Nothing Ear (2) Review: An Exercise in Iterative Refinement
The removal of headphone jacks from smartphones initiated by Apple caused a surge in the number of wireless earbuds in the market. That, of course,…
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Exploring 4 Types of Sustainability through 4 different smart-speaker designs that embrace the circular economy
My personal pet peeve is when a brand uses terms like eco-friendly or sustainable or ethical without really providing any concrete explanations or evidence. It’s…
Invisible turntable makes playing your vinyl look almost magical
Vinyl and record players miraculously resurfaced a few years ago, giving people of all ages a chance to experience or revisit the unique quality of…
HomePod Nano speaker concept brings Apple back to its classic Braun-inspired design days
As we hear rumblings of a HomePod 3 with a larger screen, I can’t help but ask about the fate of the HomePod Mini. It…
The Sonos Era 300 with six drivers and Dolby Atmos challenge Apple in their ‘spatial audio’ battleground
The Sonos Era 300, along with its smaller sibling, the Era 100, packs massive sound in a small package. While the Era 100 serves as…
This inventive window blind based LG speaker will impress anyone who sees it in action
Window blinds are an essential part of our homes, serving multiple purposes such as providing privacy, blocking outdoor light, and enhancing the overall aesthetics of…
Robot-inspired GravaStar Supernova speaker doubles as lantern for outdoor enthusiasts
The idea of a Bluetooth speaker that doubles as a lantern for outdoorsy adventures is nothing new. But when the execution of this dual utility…
LG Equal speaker lets you easily create the mood you want through intuitive EQ
When you want a speaker system that can make the music you’re playing sound better, an equalizer speaker is worth considering. It lets you boost…
TWS earbuds disguised as pearl earrings are the perfect intersection of fashion and technology
I’d pick these over those ugly AirPods stems any day… Yes, this is still a design and tech website. No, those aren’t average earrings. Sure,…
This speaker design transforms into a chair to create a personal listening space
Every day, our eyes and our brains are bombarded with visual stimuli, especially from the smartphones we are glued to most of the time. Even…
Unique bone-conducting wearable allows swimmers to listen to music and podcasts underwater
Swimming remains one of the most top-tier exercises, providing full-body cardio, resistance training, and the ability to stay cool while exercising all in one shot….
Huawei ‘Watch Buds’ with built-in TWS earbuds begins its global rollout, starting with the EU and UK
Ever stepped out of the house and realized long after that you left your TWS earbuds at home? Or into a video meeting and just…