I tested it, and Astell & Kern’s new pocketable smartphone DAC is a clear winner for detail, marred just slightly by bantamweight bass
I tested it, and Astell & Kern’s new pocketable smartphone DAC is a clear winner for detail, marred just slightly by bantamweight bass

Astell & Kern realises we can’t all afford one of its lovely digital audio players. So it’s trying to bring a little of the A&K magic to your humble smartphone…

A Spotify user just found a way to make it look like Apple Music — but there’s something about it that doesn’t sit right with me
A Spotify user just found a way to make it look like Apple Music — but there’s something about it that doesn’t sit right with me

There’s a hidden smartphone setting that lets you view Spotify in light mode, but it’s a real eyesore.

Several of the best Bose headphones are on sale for record-low prices at Amazon
Several of the best Bose headphones are on sale for record-low prices at Amazon

Several Bose headphones and earbuds are on sale right now at Amazon for the lowest prices we’ve ever seen, making it a great time to snap up some five-star-rated buds and cans.

I visited elite head-fi brand Audeze and found out exactly why planar magnetic headphones are better for gaming audio than regular dynamic drivers

I visited premium headphone brand Audeze to find out exactly why planar-magnetic drivers are perfect for gaming.

My favorite quirky hi-res audio firm just released ultra-cheap over-ear headphones, and I cannot understand how FiiO kept the price so low
My favorite quirky hi-res audio firm just released ultra-cheap over-ear headphones, and I cannot understand how FiiO kept the price so low

$49 wireless headphones with LDAC, 75-hour stamina and ANC? OK but they’re made by Temu, right? Try head-fi specialist FiiO (and yes, I’m shocked too)

Tidal just drew a line in the sand on AI music — 100% AI-generated tracks won’t earn royalties on the music streaming platform

Tidal wants to stem the tide of AI-generated music, and is “currently working with an external partner to manage detection”

A classic piece of tech is becoming redundant: BBC waves bye-bye to its Long Wave broadcasts

The BBC has turned off its last Long Wave radio broadcast, encouraging more listeners to make the move to digital.