ZDNET's key takeaways In 2026, the open-ear earbud market is expected to become even more crowded with increased ...

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At CES 2026, we saw a firewall-mounted subwoofer solution, tiny bass speakers that offer private thump-thump, and more.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Creative Technology has unveiled its new Sound Blaster GS5, ...

In a restaurant or at a party, background noise can make it hard to hear people talking, even up close. But soon we could be wearing headphones that use AI to filter out noise that’s more than a few ...

Priced from $4,800 to $9,000 each, PRO Audio Technology’s versatile new line of loudspeakers can handle near sound reinforcement levels while sounding like true high fidelity. The five new ...

What if you could hear a game world as vividly as you see it? Imagine standing in a crumbling cathedral, where your footsteps echo off ancient stone walls, or creeping through a dense jungle, every ...

There are a daunting number of these speakers on the market, with countless combinations of size, style and sound. We focused on speakers that are easily portable, with sizes ranging from hand-held to ...

The “sub crawl” is a little-known way you can optimize the placement of your surround sound system’s subwoofer. I rely on it whenever I get a new system to test or buy for myself. It can seem odd, but ...

Creative Technology has announced the launch of the Sound Blaster GS5, a compact soundbar designed to elevate audio while taking up minimal space. The Sound Blaster GS5 features SuperWide technology ...