After six long years, Google has finally given its smart speaker lineup a proper refresh. The new Google Home Speaker drops on June 25, 2026, for $99.99, and the biggest change isn’t the hardware – it’s what’s running the show. Say goodbye to the classic Google Assistant; Gemini is now in charge of every voice…
Wharfedale has quietly addressed something that many audio enthusiasts felt was missing, and it could make a real difference for home theatre setups. The British audio brand Wharfedale has officially introduced the Heritage Centre, a dedicated centre channel speaker designed to complete its popular retro-inspired lineup. Wharfedale Elysian 2 Review Until now, users of models…
Schiit Audio has unveiled the Eitr 2, a compact yet powerful digital-to-digital converter (DDC) designed to bridge the gap between modern USB sources and high-end external DACs. Built for audiophiles who demand cleaner digital transmission, the Eitr 2 converts USB audio signals from computers and mobile devices into multiple formats, including S/PDIF, AES/EBU, and optical,…
Bang & Olufsen is closing out the fifth series of its prestigious Atelier anniversary project with a bang. To mark the brand’s 100-year legacy, the Danish luxury icon has revealed the final two installments of its bespoke collection: the Beolab 90 Monarch and Zenith Editions. These ultra-limited speakers join the previous Shadow, Mirage, and Titan…
Sonova Holding AG, the Swiss hearing technology group best known for its Phonak and Unitron hearing aid brands, is considering divesting the consumer audio division it acquired from Sennheiser four years ago, according to signals in the company’s financial statements for the 2025–2026 financial year. The move would mark a significant strategic reversal for the…
Denon just quietly dropped something worth paying attention to. The audio brand has launched three new wireless speakers — the Home 200, Home 400, and Home 600 — and they’re built to do something most home speakers can’t: deliver full Dolby Atmos Music across an entire house, all from a single app. The design alone…
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“Philips buried the Moving Sound name in the late 1980s. Nearly 40 years later it is back, and this time it has Bluetooth 6.0, a color display with tape animations, and neon pink accents that will stop every scroll on your feed.” Nobody revives a product line from the 1980s and makes it look this…
Écoute Audio has unveiled the TH1 — Bluetooth headphones with a real Nutube 6P1 vacuum tube preamp visible through the earcup. LDAC, 32-bit USB-C, ANC, 20 hours battery. Price: $1,200.
Philips is set to grow its premium Fidelio lineup with two new products: the FA7 Hi-Fi micro system and the L5 wireless on-ear headphones, both due to arrive in Q4 2026. Philips Fidelio FA7: A Full-Featured Micro System The Fidelio FA7 is a two-piece desktop micro system comprising a main unit and a dedicated speaker…