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JBL New Zealand launches mid-range headphones with premium features
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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JBL New Zealand unveils the LIVE 770NC and 670NC, headphones boasting premium features like Adaptive Noise Cancelling and up to 65-hour battery life, all offered at a mid-range price.
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Hands-on review: JBL Tune 770NC
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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With a lightweight foldable design and fantastic battery life, the JBL Tune 700NC are the ideal accessory for students or office workers who are after versatility when it comes to their choice of headphones.
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Dyson's powerful noise-cancelling headphones coming to NZ
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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digital music
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nz
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headphones
Dyson's high-fidelity noise-cancelling headphones have arrived in New Zealand, offering a pure listening experience lasting up to 50 hours.
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Amber Technology unveils products for premium sound
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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digital music
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speakers
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headphones
Amber Technology has released the new DALI EPIKORE 11 and DALI iO-12, designed for the ultimate sound experience.
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Verbatim launches portable monitors for an on-the-go life
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital music
Verbatim launches new range of portable monitors, allowing users to extend their screens on-the-go. Available in various sizes and features.
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Hands-on review: Soundpeats Runfree Sport Headphones and Air4 Wireless Earbuds
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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digital music
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cloud services
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Soundpeats releases affordable AirPod-like earbuds, the Air4 Wireless Earbuds, for just $89.99 USD, providing a cheaper alternative for music lovers.
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Snom delivers more value to partners with innovations
Tue, 14th Mar 2023
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smartphones
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pc hardware
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digital music
Despite ongoing inflation across Europe, Snom has continuously delivered value to its sales partners, with an unchanged pricing policy since November 2021.
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Yealink's BH7X Bluetooth Headsets are the new hybrid work standard
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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digital music
Yealink showcases its new BH7X Series Bluetooth headsets, delivering crystal-clear sound, sleek design, and seamless collaboration for hybrid workers.
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FMI finds earphone and headphone market to expand by billions
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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digital music
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The earphones and headphones market is estimated to be worth USD$ 22.3 billion in 2022 and is projected to close in on a valuation of $35.2 billion by 2028.
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Clip-on headphones market to register 17% CAGR in 2022-2032
Wed, 19th Oct 2022
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digital music
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headphones
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The clip-on headphones market is projected to register a CAGR of 17%, up from US$70 billion in 2021 to reach a valuation of US$392 billion by 2032.
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Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 350 Wireless Headset
Mon, 12th Sep 2022
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digital music
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The Quantum 350 positioned itself as the perfect balance between a great quality of sound and an affordable price compared to devices on the current market.
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Hands-on review: Bose Frames Tempo Style Bluetooth audio sports sunglasses
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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digital music
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gaming
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The Bose Frames Tempo Style sunglasses look very good. The best-looking of the entire Frames range, in my opinion.
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Hands-on review: JBL Free WFH wireless headphones
Mon, 5th Sep 2022
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gaming
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JBL’s Free WFH Wireless headphones provide peace and quiet to help you work from home, with noise-cancelling technology and a long battery life.
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Hands-on review: Jabra Evolve2 75 headphones
Mon, 29th Aug 2022
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cloud services
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gaming
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uc
Jabra Evolve2 75 headphones offer a flexible and enjoyable experience with impressive battery life, connectivity, and sound quality.
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Hands-on review: Campfire Audio X Astell & Kern Pathfinder earphones
Fri, 26th Aug 2022
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gaming
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pc hardware
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digital music
Campfire Audio and Astell-Kern have collaborated to release the premium Pathfinder earphones, priced at a staggering US$1,899.
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Sony to bring new 1000X series WH-1000XM5 headphones to the market
Mon, 16th May 2022
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digital music
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headphones
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bluetooth
Sony has announced the newest edition of its award-winning wireless headphones, with the 1000X series WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling model.
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Hands-on review: Technics EAH-A800 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
Mon, 16th May 2022
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digital music
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gaming
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Designed in Osaka, Japan, these headphones just exude quality. They aren’t heavy, but they feel well built and solid.
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Hands-on review: Jabra Evolve2 85 wireless headset
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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uc
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gaming
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voip
On behalf of remote workers and those trapped on endless video conferences, we check out a high end headset from the Danish manufacturer Jabra.
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Hands-on review: Jabra Elite 4 Active Wireless Earphones
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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gaming
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uc
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digital music
It’s been a little a while since I’ve tried a new pair of wireless earphones, mainly due to a couple of rough experiences with them in the past.
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Hands-on review: Sony WF-C500 earbuds
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital music
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Sony WF-C500 budget earbuds offer impressive sound quality and premium feel, lacking only in features like ANC and wireless charging.
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Hand-on review: Sony X-Series XG500 Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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gaming
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digital music
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For as long as I can remember, Sony have been known as purveyors of quality sound. I leapt at the opportunity to review two of their latest products.
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Bose is back with the QuietComfort 45 headphones
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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digital music
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headphones
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bose
Bose is set to release its new QuietComfort 45 (QC45) headphones next month, with improvements to noise cancellation and new modes.
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Apple reveals AirPods Max, the company's debut in over-ear headphones
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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apple
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digital music
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technology gifts
Apple has unveiled its AirPods Max over-ear headphones, featuring active noise cancelling and a £549 price tag.
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Hands-on review: The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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digital music
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gaming
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Sony's newest headphones, the WH-1000XM4s, are packed with smart features and excellent sound quality. Find out more in this review.