#spatial-audio

#spatial-audio

It's been three years since Sony released the last iteration of its revered WH-1000X series over-ear headphones, and there couldn't be bigger shoes to fill. The are considered by consumers and industry experts to be some of the best headphones on the market, with high marks for their comfort, sound, software features, and excellent noise-canceling capabilities. Also: The 20+ best Black Friday headphones deals worth grabbing now

Wireless earbuds are better than ever in 2025, but there's no substitute for a pair of big, beefy, wireless over-ear headphones. With over-ear audio, you get (ideally) active and passive noise cancellation, a bigger battery, and added comfort with cushy cups that don't plug up your ear canal. Just like wireless earbuds, though, there are lots of different wireless headphones out there, and even the best of the best have different strengths and weaknesses.

In India's fast-growing audio market, true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones under Rs. 5,000 have become one of the most competitive and value-driven categories. What was once a segment limited to basic wireless earbuds has evolved to include impressive features such as active noise cancellation (ANC), spatial audio, long-lasting batteries, and even dual-device connectivity. Today, users can find earphones that balance style, comfort, and performance without stretching their budgets.

It's been three years since Sony released the last iteration of its revered WH-1000X series over-ear headphones, and there couldn't be bigger shoes to fill. The are considered by consumers and industry experts to be some of the best headphones on the market, with high marks for their comfort, sound, software features, and excellent noise-canceling capabilities. Also: Sony WH-1000XM6 vs WH-1000XM5: Are the new Sony headphones worth the upgrade?

Bowers & Wilkins has unveiled the next chapter in its flagship headphone line with the release of the Px8 S2. Designed to set a new benchmark in the high-end noise cancelling headphone market, the Px8 S2 delivers a mix of cutting-edge engineering, uncompromising design, and an audio performance that brings studio-level clarity to portable listening. With a $799 price tag and availability beginning now, the Px8 S2 solidifies Bowers & Wilkins' position at the forefront of luxury audio.

It's quite obvious that the new iPhone Air's key selling point isn't the camera, but that doesn't mean it can get away with mediocre image quality. The only camera on the back uses a familiar 48MP, 1/1.56" sensor coupled with an f/1.6 aperture. Apple promises lossless, optical-like zoom quality at 2x to compensate for the absence of a dedicated zoom camera.

Huawei FreeBuds 7i was launched in China on Thursday alongside the Huawei Mate XTs triple foldable handset. The TWS headset comes with 11mm dynamic drivers and an 8 sq mm air chamber for absorbing and reducing noise. It offers support for immersive spatial audio and a 10-band customisable equaliser. With the case, the earphones are claimed to offer a playback of up to 35 hours without ANC or up to 20 hours with ANC.

The 30mm drivers here are the same as Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones, so you're getting rich audio as a baseline, with some EQ presets designed specifically for effects you'll encounter in FPSs, like footsteps, gunshots, and directional sound effects. Notably, however, they're smaller than the 40mm drivers in the H9, supporting Sony's goal here in allowing for clearer, more detailed sound.

The Nothing Headphone 1 will be launched on July 1, featuring advanced audio technologies, including active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and impressive battery life.