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The Sonos Ace Ultra headphones improve on the original Ace with better sound, stronger ANC, and early access to Wi-Fi audio streaming within the Sonos home ecosystem, though they still lag competitors and can't group with Sonos speakers.

The author tests a Rane SL3 audio kernel module without touching their running workstation by building a minimal GNU Guix system image and booting it in a QEMU VM with USB device passthrough, verifying the module loads and ALSA detects the device.

The Beats 360 headphones are customizable and stylish, performing well in gym settings but less ideal for everyday use.

A guide to the best party speakers in 2026, reviewing models from JBL, Sony, and Marshall that offer high volume, portability, and bass for social gatherings.

The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are currently $100 off, a 33% discount, as they are being replaced by second-generation models launching in October.

Apple introduces AirPods 5 with best-in-class open-ear Active Noise Cancellation, improved sound quality, hands-free Siri AI access, and Live Translation, priced from $129.

Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones with the WH-1000XM4C, featuring minor updates like Bluetooth 6, new EQ options, and a lower price, alongside releases of midrange headphone models.

Sonos unveiled the Beam Ultra soundbar with Dolby Atmos support, demonstrating improved bass and spatial audio in a first listen demo at an event.

Sonos announced new audio products including the Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar and Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, alongside a major software update Sonos 27 with AI features like a voice assistant and custom agents.

A review of the Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless Headphones, highlighting features like battery replacement, ANC performance, and sound quality.

Sonic Pi is a live coding music synthesizer that allows users to create and perform music through programming, as illustrated by the code examples provided.

WiiM's HomePod-like smart speaker is discounted by almost $50, offering features like Wi-Fi 6E and support for over 20 music services, making it a competitive alternative in the smart speaker market.

Samsung is reportedly developing over-ear headphones called Galaxy H1, which could compete with Apple's AirPods Max and launch in 2027 based on leaks from the Galaxy Wearable app.

The Verge reviews the CMF Clip Pro earbuds, praising their comfort and sound quality for clip-style earbuds while noting they are a good value at under $100.

ChordViz is a tool that lets you build your own music visualizer for MIDI and audio.

An FCC filing suggests Sonos is preparing to release new wireless headphones, possibly called the Sonos Ace Ultra, with new color options and Wi-Fi capabilities. The successor to the Sonos Ace could launch this fall.

Nearfield lets you turn two or more Apple Studio Displays into stereo speakers.

Bose CEO Lila Snyder discusses the company's transformation into a licensing and software business, its acquisitions of McIntosh Labs and Sonus faber, and the potential impact of AI wearables on the headphones market.

WIRED's guide to the best workout headphones and earbuds, testing secure fit, durability, and sound quality across models like the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2.

Airy is a free, fast, and simple voice content creation tool showcased on Hacker News.