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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days agoradio time machine AI audio system recreates past sounds for cognitive health in elderly care
AI-powered Radio Time Machine enhances well-being in elderly care by generating nostalgic audio content to stimulate memories and communication.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days agoThe person who always has headphones in - even when nothing is playing - isn't ignoring you, they built a portable wall years ago because somewhere along the way they learned that being available to everyone meant being known by no one - Silicon Canals
Creating boundaries in a culture of constant availability is essential for personal well-being and deep thinking.
fromWIRED
6 days agoMeet the Man Making Music With His Brain Implant
Galen Buckwalter, a 69-year-old research psychologist and quadriplegic, participated in a brain implant study to contribute to science that aids those with paralysis. The six chips in his brain decode movement intention, allowing him to operate a computer and feel sensations in his fingers again.
Music production
fromgizmodo.com
2 weeks agoNothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?
While both pairs of wireless headphones share a similar look overall, there are actually some major design differences worth noting. One of the biggest differences is in color. While the Headphone 1 come in just black or white, the Headphone A expand the color options to include pink and yellow in addition to black or white, though the latter is limited edition.
Web design
Wearables
fromZDNET
2 weeks agoBose just gave me a compelling reason to put my AirPods Pro away for good
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen deliver incremental but meaningful improvements including essential missing features, enhanced comfort design, and reliable fit despite larger aesthetics, while maintaining the original price point.
Wearables
fromMail Online
2 weeks agoAO rivals tech giants Apple & Sony with first noise-cancelling earbuds
AO's affordable noise cancelling earbuds effectively block background noise up to 35 decibels with 32-hour battery life, performing well for commuting despite occasional struggles in wind and bumpy transport.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month agoMotorola's Bose-Tuned Speaker Automatically Follows You Room to Room - Yanko Design
The Moto Sound Flow portable speaker addresses design and connectivity frustrations through aesthetic appeal, Bose-tuned audio, and UWB technology for seamless automatic connection.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks agoThis ring-like wearable speaker has integrated magnetic earbuds for on-demand personal audio - Yanko Design
The ring-like portable speaker has a lanyard that lets users hook it onto a backpack or simply carry it around the wrist. Another option is to wear it around the neck, turning the device into a personal stereo system that surrounds the user with sound while remaining lightweight and portable.
Wearables
fromZDNET
2 months agoI listened to earbuds with Bose's AI noise cancelling, and can't go back to regular ANC
In the fast-paced race to load AI into every smartphone, laptop, tablet, and earbud, the flashiest AI-powered features usually receive the most attention. When your earbuds use AI to perform real-time translation services or allow hands-free access to a gen AI chatbot, you'll know. There's another way your earbuds use AI that isn't as exciting to talk about, but when it's done well, it's incredibly valuable: AI-powered adaptive noise cancellation.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months agoSony's last-gen, but still great 1000XM5 are cheaper than ever
It's rare for Sony's flagship headphones, even slightly outdated models, to receive a big discount. However, the WH-1000XM5 in black or silver is selling at its lowest-ever price today at Adorama when you enter the code JHCE9834 at checkout (it's the last step before placing the order). Originally $399, they're $204.56 - practically half price. According to historic pricing data from CamelCamelCamel, this handily beats the previous best-ever price of $248 near the end of 2025.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months agoSony just shook up the Bose rivalry with these earbuds, and I wasn't prepared for it
Sony's include removable ear-fitting cushions, addressing common fit and stability issues with clip-on open-ear earbuds. Sony's inclusion of fitting cushions is ideal for people like me who shy away from clip-on earbuds due to poor fit, which often diminishes the listening experience and causes discomfort. Fortunately, these cushions are included with your purchase, similar to the eartip replacements for in-canal earbuds.
fromWIRED
1 month agoI Have Fallen in Love With Open Earbuds (and You Should Too)
They're called open earbuds (or open-ear buds, depending on the brand), and just about every audio brand has a pair (or three). They come in a slew of styles, but most either loop around your ears like older Beats buds, or clip on like funky-futuristic earrings. Whatever the style, they're designed to deliver satisfying sound while keeping your ear canals open to the sounds of the world around you.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromKotaku
2 months agoBose's Latest ANC Wireless Headphones Hits Record Low, New QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen) Is Now Cheaper Than AirPods Max - Kotaku
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 headphones discounted $50 on Amazon to $400, delivering flagship adaptive noise cancellation, new sound modes, and wired lossless support.
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