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Sony launches ULT Power Sound series with artist Peso Pluma
Digital Entertainment

Sony launches ULT Power Sound series with artist Peso Pluma

Sony is set to launch its ULT POWER SOUND series, a range of wireless speakers and headphones designed to enhance immersive audio, featuring a collaboration with Grammy-winning artist Peso Pluma.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
JBL New Zealand launches mid-range headphones with premium features
Digital Entertainment

JBL New Zealand launches mid-range headphones with premium features

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.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
Dyson's powerful noise-cancelling headphones coming to NZ
Digital Entertainment

Dyson's powerful noise-cancelling headphones coming to NZ

Dyson's high-fidelity noise-cancelling headphones have arrived in New Zealand, offering a pure listening experience lasting up to 50 hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023

Global Stories

Headphones stories

US Prime Day online sales hit USD $24.1bn, mobile drives growth
Marketing Technologies

US Prime Day online sales hit USD $24.1bn, mobile drives growth

US Prime Day online sales soared to USD $24.1bn, a 30.3% rise year-on-year, with mobile shopping driving over half of the revenue during the July event.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager Surround 80 headset brings clarity and comfort
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager Surround 80 headset brings clarity and comfort

The HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 headphones offer excellent call quality and comfort, making them ideal for hybrid workers needing reliable professional audio.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Hands-on Review: Logitech G435 wireless gaming headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Logitech G435 wireless gaming headset

The Logitech G435 is a lightweight, affordable wireless gaming headset offering dual connectivity, solid audio, and up to 18 hours of battery life, ideal for gamers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
JBL introduces safe headphones range for young listeners
Digital Entertainment

JBL introduces safe headphones range for young listeners

JBL has unveiled a new range of headphones for children aged 3-8, featuring safety-focused designs and innovative parental controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Hands-on Review: JBL Soundgear Frames
Wearables

Hands-on Review: JBL Soundgear Frames

The JBL Soundgear Frames offer an affordable and stylish alternative for music lovers, delivering impressive open-ear audio for under NZD $200.

By Imee Dequito • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Hands-on Review: JBL Soundgear Sense
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Soundgear Sense

JBL's new Soundgear Sense headphones promise a blend of comfort and sound quality, retailing at NZD $200, perfect for music lovers on the go.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless
Gaming

Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

SteelSeries' Arctis Nova 5 Wireless offers versatility across devices, exceptional sound, and comfort with its robust design and user-friendly features.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Hands-on Review: TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone

The TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone provides high sound quality and a unique LED digital display charging case at a highly affordable price, despite lacking noise-cancelling capabilities and fitting issues.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Hands-on Review: JBL Tune 770NC
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Tune 770NC

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.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023
Amber Technology unveils products for premium sound
Digital Entertainment

Amber Technology unveils products for premium sound

Amber Technology has released the new DALI EPIKORE 11 and DALI iO-12, designed for the ultimate sound experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023
Verbatim launches portable monitors for an on-the-go life
Gaming

Verbatim launches portable monitors for an on-the-go life

Verbatim launches new range of portable monitors, allowing users to extend their screens on-the-go. Available in various sizes and features.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Headphones stories

BlueAnt unveils Pump X headphones with ANC & sweatproof
Digital Entertainment

BlueAnt unveils Pump X headphones with ANC & sweatproof

Australian audio company BlueAnt has launched the Pump X over-ear headphones, designed for fitness lovers and everyday users at AUD $299.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
House of Marley unveils eco-friendly audio product range
Digital Entertainment

House of Marley unveils eco-friendly audio product range

House of Marley unveils a sustainable audio range, featuring the Roots Speaker and Positive Vibration Riddim Headphones, emphasising eco-friendly materials.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study
Digital Entertainment

Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study

UNiDAYS' latest research on Gen Z's back-to-campus spending reveals UK students will splurge £4.3 billion, averaging £1,600 each, on essentials and luxuries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024