Wireless earphones under $200
CHRISTMAS is fast approaching, which means you could be searching for gift ideas. Here are three options that won’t break the bank.
Audio
This $499 gadget is worth every cent
IF YOU are looking to spend some money on premium tech products this Christmas, it’s hard to look past the Sony WH-1000XM2 noise-cancelling headphones.
How to make money from a podcast
A COMEDY podcast network based in Melbourne has recently made the transition from hobby to full-time profession. Here’s how to do the same.
Buy these noise-cancelling headphones
ONE of the most common questions when it comes to noise-cancelling headphones is which product to buy. This could be the answer you are chasing.
TV as you’ve never heard it before
TELEVISION is finally growing up, with big-screen Hollywood stars in small-screen exploits. But without the right equipment, you could miss out on the finer details.
Sonos’ bold ultimatum to customers
THIS company told its customers they had to accept a new policy or their product would “cease to function”. They weren’t happy.
Audio gadgets a sound investment
AUDIO technology has come a long way since the ghetto-blaster. We round up four of the best new sound machines for parties and podcasting.
The 8.3kg must-have TV accessory
THERE are more versions of this product flooding the market. But can something so large and unwieldy actually be necessary for your TV?
What happened to Pandora?
FROM Monday, internet radio service Pandora will no longer broadcast in Australia. Here is everything you need to know.
Jay-Z launches scathing attack on Apple
HAVING already taken shots at his former buddy Kanye West, rapper Jay-Z has turned his attention to tech giant Apple.
The change you need to your loungeroom
YOU might not know it, but one of the most common items in your living room has become outdated, with new technology taking its place.
Five best Apple AirPod alternatives
DON’T want Apple’s cotton bud-like AirPods sticking out of your ears? We found five wireless alternatives, from button-shaped buds to high-quality cans.
5 of the best bass-shaking speakers
IT’S time to cut the cords and stream music to your party, and we’ve rounded up five of the best streaming speakers to do it.
A product to match 4K Ultra-HD devices
IN an attempt to deliver the best product to meet modern demands, JBL has created a product to match 4K Ultra-HD devices.
Bizarre outrage over Apple’s $649k deal
WHEN Chance the Rapper received $649,000 to stream his new album on Apple Music for two weeks, he didn’t expect to cop a backlash.
How noise cancelling headphones work
WE have all heard of noise cancelling headphones, but how do they actually work and do they live up to the promise?
5 sweet solutions to sound situations
WHETHER you’re wanting to tune out on your commute and listen to your favourite CD in any room of your house, here are five sweet solutions sound situations.
How to cut the headphone cord
WHETHER your phone cannot take it any more or you just want to cut the cord, more headphones are going wireless and we’ve tested five of the best.
Tech products to evoke nostalgia
FROM the very first Sony Walkman to one of the most popular schoolyard toys of the 90s, here are six classic retro tech items you will love.
AirPods won’t be available for Xmas
APPLE’S new wireless headphones will not be ready for Christmas in an embarrassing blow for the company.
AirPods could come in time for Christmas
IF YOU have been holding out to buy Apple’s AirPods, there is some light at the end of the tunnel according to Tim Cook.
Your headphones can spy on you
HACKERS could hijack your headphones to slyly record your secret conversations, researchers have warned.
Three portable wireless audio options
GONE are the days of needing messy cables to play music, with a plethora of wireless audio options now mainstream.
Podcasts you should be listening to
PODCASTS are no longer the poor cousins of radio. From heartbreaking stories to mindblowing knowledge, here are 11 of the best.
How to avoid Apple’s AirPods
NO headphone jack? No drama. We rounded up five fresh headsets charged and ready to deliver tunes from your iPhone 7.
Pandora fires shot at streaming industry
PANDORA has fired a major shot at Spotify, Tidal and Apple Music by undercutting them on price and seeking to match them with on-demand music.
Aussie’s solution to Apple’s problem
AN AUSSIE entrepreneur has launched a new product, which promises to solve the biggest issue with the upcoming iPhone 7.
‘The world’s most intense boom box’
IT’S a music speaker, karaoke machine, turntable, home entertainment sound bar, light machine and radio all-in-one. But does it really need all of this?
Your Father’s Day gadget gift guide
SOCKS and jocks are so last century. Here are five of the five best tech gadgets to consider for Father’s Day (and yes, it is just 12 days away).
Headphones to help you tune out
THE latest noise-cancelling headphones provide a effective and polite way to shut up noisy colleagues, or silence the rumble of public transport.
Apple in talks to buy Tidal
APPLE is exploring the purchase of struggling rival music streaming service Tidal, which is run by rap star Jay-Z and a number of other artists.
Sony really missed the mark here
WHEN you are forking out $299.95 on headphones, you would expect them to be quality. Which is why it’s such a shame Sony failed with this product.
Huge change coming to Apple Music
APPLE Music is looking to take down its biggest rival Spotify by making some huge changes to the subscription music streaming service.
Streaming is saving the music industry
THE world’s biggest recording artists might not be happy with the digital streaming royalties, but these services are helping salvage a dying industry.
Rose stars with emojis in new video
AUSSIE singer Elizabeth Rose invites you to tap, swipe and tilt her latest music video — an interactive clip created with internet giant, Google.
Samsung cries poor, splits with Milk
THE fat lady has sung for Samsung, with the tech giant admitting defeat and revealing the closure of its online song-streaming service in Australia.
Oh dear, what was Sony thinking?
SONY’S latest marketing for a new line of goodies has completely missed the mark in a hilarious way.
‘Kanye West is a blithering twat’
PIRATE Bay has trolled Kanye West after he threatened to sue the website for leaking his new album.
Kanye’s album launch goes very wrong
THE self-proclaimed “greatest living rock star of all time” tried to get sneaky with the launch of his new album. Except it backfired.
Apple’s fail has Android laughing
IMAGINE Apple’s horror when it realised it played right into its competitor’s hands with its fancy new platform.
Apple’s incredible revenue record
APPLE Music has made huge steps forward since their launch in June last year. But it is their enormous earnings figures that remain truly mind-blowing.
Obama’s favourite Xmas playlist
EVER wonder what music gets President Barack Obama in the Christmas mood? Sign in to Spotify to find out.
Top speakers for summer parties
WITH a world of music on your smartphone, you need world-class speakers to power your tunes. Here are five top-name devices.
The move keeping The Beatles alive
FOR years they have been behind the times, but now the original Beatles members have made a drastic decision to keep their music relevant.
The 15 best gadgets of 2015
IT’S been a big year in technology, and now we’re able to look back and judge the most exciting new gadgets on offer.
Best and freshest wireless speakers
THE weather is heating up and when you take the party outside it’s a good idea to take the music with you. We look at five of the best wireless speakers.
Apple Music loses millions of subscribers
Millions of early adopters who signed up for Apple Music dropped the service after the free trial period ended, the company revealed late Monday.
Get a home theatre on a budget
HOME theatre trends are clear: we want simple, wireless units that are big on screen size and low on cost. Here are five ways to do it.
Big trends in simple home theatre
Home theatre trends for 2015 are clear: we all want simple, wireless units that are big on screen size and low on cost.
Sonos predicts full stream ahead
FOR years wireless speaker pioneer Sonos has predicted a total streaming music revolution. A recent change means that revolution is here now.
Tune out to Apple Music or pay up
IF you don’t want to start paying for Apple Music, you need to turn it off — right now. Here is what to do today.
Fix your speakers in just 45 seconds
FIRST Sonos revolutionised speakers. Now it is launching a 45-second system that could change the way you hear music forever.
This is the best ad you’ll see all year
THE latest Beats headphones commercial for the Rugby World Cup pulls on all your heart strings and could be the best we’ve seen in a long time.
How to build a $3 billion empire
WHEN he was young, Luke thought he was going to “take over the world”. It turns out he was right, and it led to a big pay day.
Apple ‘could sue’ over Drake charity gig
DRAKE’S appearance at a Hurricane Katrina charity concert, which was streamed on Jay Z’s Tidal music service, has upset Apple Music.
Samsung sounds off on audio
Samsung leads the smartphone race but streaming audio belongs to Sonos. We tour Samsung’s US audio lab to check its new sound investment.
Is Apple’s latest gig just one big flop?
APPLE is hoping to revolutionise the entire music industry again with its new streaming service. But a new survey paints a bleaker picture.
Is Dr Dre the saviour of Apple Music?
HAVING already made a decent entry into the world of streaming services, Apple Music faced it first big test to attract new customers. How did it go?
This is Obama’s Spotify playlist
The White House on Friday released two music sets “hand-created” by the president of the United States for daytime and evening listening.
iPod comeback is more than nostalgia
Apple’s new iPod may be its last but the sixth generation iPod Touch has more in common with the iPhone 6 than anything with a scrollwheel.
Album that was 16 years in the making
THERE is some serious hype building ahead of the release of the Dr Dre’s third studio album. Not surprising being it has been 16 years in the making.
Tay dishes the dirt on her latest ex
TAYLOR Swift has never been afraid to talk publicly about an ex, so it is no surprise that she has dished the dirt on her latest: Spotify.
Why Apple Music is worth every cent
IF YOU are looking to join a music streaming service, Apple Music is your best option. Here’s why.
Is Apple’s new idea worth your money?
APPLE reckons its new scheme is even better than Spotify, and it’s officially available as of today. But should you be spending money on it?
Apple Music’s one core flaw
APPLE Music may not be the record industry’s saviour when it launches next week, with experts saying it misses one big feature that its rivals deliver.
Are Apple and Tay Tay pulling a swiftie?
AFTER Taylor Swift’s very public disagreement with Apple and their quick back pedal, the internet now has a giant conspiracy theory about the two.
‘We hear you Taylor’: Apple bows to Swift
TAYLOR Swift’s bad blood with Apple has hit a turning point. The tech giant now wants to make sure the two get back together and fix their Apple Music love story.
How Beats trick you into paying more
YOU know those $300 headphones you just bought? Beats has a sneaky trick it uses into thinking they’re premium.
How to future-proof your lounge room
CURVED screens are overthrowing tube TVs and wireless surround-sound systems have killed big speaker boxes. Here are five top gadgets to update your lounge room.
Why Apple Music will beat Spotify
OPINION: APPLE Music is the company’s attempt to win the streaming wars. Does it have what it takes? We think so.
Spotify and Starbucks join forces
MONTHS after ending its tradition of CD sales, coffee giant Starbucks has announced a partnership with music streaming service Spotify.
Music prices halved amid Apple rumours
THE price of music streaming is falling in Australia, with one player cutting its subscription price in half as rumours swirl that Apple will weigh in soon.
Apple’s next big thing to launch in June
NEW reports suggest that Apple will announce and launch its new music streaming service next month, with two surprising twists.
Apple’s plans to kill Spotify and YouTube
APPLE is getting serious about its music streaming service. The company is under fire for foul play after its believed they are trying to force Spotify to drop its free tier.
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