WiiM’s Sound smart speaker looks like a HomePod for audiophiles
The WiiM Sound features playback controls on the top as well as a 1.8-inch high-res touchscreen on the side that can also be used for navigating playlists and menus, selecting presets, or just displaying album art for whatever’s currently playing. Using a four-inch woofer and “dual-balanced mode radiator tweeters” the
Razer’s Clio is a $230 surround sound head cushion
Powered by a 5,400mAh battery that Razer says is good for up to 14 hours of use, the Clio uses adjustable straps to attach to “most high-back gaming and office chairs” so that it’s positioned directly behind your head. Inside each of the cushion’s angled wings is a near-field speaker
First Images of Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor in Oliver Hermanus’ The History of Sound
Another day, another first look at a Josh O’Connor-starring, MUBI-backed period drama set to premiere in competition at this month’s Cannes Film Festival. Following the first images of Kelly Reichardt’s much-anticipated crime drama The Mastermind, today brings our first glimpse at Living director Oliver Hermanus’ gay drama The History of
Skullcandy Method 360 ANC review: Brilliant Bose sound on a budget
Skullcandy Method 360 ANC MSRP $100.00 “The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC are nothing short of a gift to Bose fans on a budget.” Pros Affordably priced Excellent sound quality Comfortable and secure Multipoint and wear sensors Very good battery life Cons Awkward charging case No wireless charging Table of Contents
Jackbox is back with new party games, including one based on sound effects
Jackbox has been making fun party games for well over a decade at this point, but it just held its . The company had plenty of news to share, including the pending release of both a new minigame collection and a standalone trivia title. The Jackbox Party Pack 11 includes
How to boost Apple Music sound quality
Summary Turn on High Quality cellular streaming to boost Apple Music’s quality on the go. On many devices, you can also switch Apple Music over to lossless, but only if you’re using wired audio gear — no Bluetooth allowed. The difference between High Quality AAC and lossless ALAC is usually
Ben Burtt on How Modern Hollywood Has Lost a Sensitivity for Sound, Lightsabers, and the Wilhelm Scream
It’s mid-July and I’m sitting in my living room, wondering what Ben Burtt, a man responsible for some of the most beloved cultural artifacts of the 20th century, will think of the decor. He appears on my screen calling from Locarno, where he’s just received a lifetime achievement award. I
Can Sound Healing Really Transform Your Life?
Have you ever noticed how your favorite song can instantly lift your mood? Or how ocean waves crashing against the shore make you feel at peace? That’s the power of sound—it moves us, calms us, and, believe it or not, heals us. Sound healing isn’t just some mystical concept. It’s
