Qualcomm’s Personal AI is following the user from their phones to earbuds—and health wearables are next

Qualcomm’s Personal AI vision combines phones that build private context about your life with always-on earbuds and wearables capable of delivering proactive help without reaching for a screen.

Vikhyaat Vivek     September 23

Spotify finally brings Taste Profile to the US, and it sounds like a boon for your iffy feed

After testing it among a small pool of users, Spotify is finally rolling out the new Taste Profile feature for users in the US market. Broadly, it lets you conversationally change what you see in your music, podcast, and audiobook feed.

Nadeem Sarwar     September 23

Spotify is finally fixing one of the most annoying ways it eats your phone storage

Spotify is testing a Cache Limit setting on Android that lets you control how much space the app's temporary files take up, while leaving your downloads alone.

Rachit Agarwal     September 23

Apple TV’s new comedy asks if Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey are secretly brothers

Brothers is a new Apple TV comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as fictionalized versions of themselves who discover they might actually be brothers.

Rachit Agarwal     September 22

Beats 360 headphones are built for workouts with sweat resistance and swappable cushions

Beats 360 brings sweat resistance, swappable cushions, and premium noise cancellation to over-ear headphones, giving workout-focused listeners a new alternative to AirPods Max 2 models.

M. Priyadarshini     September 22

Digital Trends Readers’ Choice Awards 2026: It’s time to pick your favorite tech brands

Dear readers, we need your votes to pick the brands that won you over and crown the winners for the 2026 edition of Digital Trends Reader's Choice Awards.

Nadeem Sarwar     September 22

Fender x Teufel Bluetooth speakers bring big sound in style without the bulk

Fender® x Teufel™ Bluetooth speakers

C. Iverson     September 19

Who needs another sports subscription? Samsung TV Plus has something free

Samsung TV Plus adds Front Office Sports Tonight on September 18. Find out where to watch the free sports news show and when on-demand episodes arrive.

Paulo Vargas     September 18

Bose launches two new open-ear earbuds, and your ears are staying in the conversation

Bose has unveiled two new open-ear earbuds, with the Sport model targeting workouts and the Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) bringing richer sound and longer battery life.

Varun Mirchandani     September 17

Sony’s new PlayStation Pulse gaming headsets go big on bass and finally add ANC

Sony’s new PlayStation Pulse and premium Pulse Edge wireless headsets bring larger planar drivers, PlayStation Link, Bluetooth, and AI microphones, with Edge adding ANC and upgraded hardware.

Vikhyaat Vivek     September 16

LG 39GX950B review: An ultrawide OLED that gets remarkably close to having it all

The LG 39GX950B is a 5K2K OLED ultrawide that gets remarkably close to eliminating the usual monitor compromises.

Sam Buckingham     September 15

Yamaha B200A packs Dolby Atmos and a built-in subwoofer into a $250 compact soundbar

Yamaha unveiled the B200A, its most compact Dolby Atmos soundbar yet, combining immersive audio with a built-in subwoofer.

M. Priyadarshini     September 15

SimpliSafe wants its new doorbell to stop porch pirates, not just record them

SimpliSafe’s $199 Video Doorbell Series 2 combines 2K video and AI detection with live security agents who can confront intruders, trigger a siren, and request police dispatch.

Vikhyaat Vivek     September 15

Spotify can finally stop your kids from wrecking your Wrapped and music recommendations

Spotify launched a new toggle that excludes kids and family music from your taste profile, retroactively removing it from your Spotify Wrapped stats too.

Shikhar Mehrotra     September 15

How to pre-order Apple’s new iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5

Planning to buy one of Apple's newest devices? Here's when you can pre-order, where to buy, and which deals can save you money.

Pranob Mehrotra     September 15

LG addresses privacy concerns over voice recording and data collection on smart TVs

LG says its smart TVs do not continuously record conversations, while explaining how voice control, content recognition and advertising features handle user data.

Moinak Pal     September 13

Samsung’s rumored ear-hook Galaxy Buds could offer longer battery life than the flagship Buds 4 Pro

Samsung's rumored fitness-focused Galaxy Buds could feature an ear-hook design, customizable touch controls, and larger batteries than the flagship Buds 4 Pro, according to a fresh leak.

Pranob Mehrotra     September 11

Samsung is prepping a return to flagship headphones and the leaked specs look compelling

Samsung may finally return to over-ear headphones with the Galaxy H1, a leaked device featuring spatial audio and automatic ambient sound switching.

M. Priyadarshini     September 11

Galaxy Buds On may be Samsung’s answer to Bose and Sony’s clip-on earbuds

An APK teardown revealed the Galaxy Buds On, Samsung's upcoming clip-on earbuds codenamed Able, showing their design, features, and a Q4 2026 launch window.

Shikhar Mehrotra     September 11

Marantz’s new MCR 60n hi-fi system handles CDs, vinyl, streaming, and TV audio in one compact box

The $1,000 Marantz MCR 60n can play CDs, connect directly to a compatible turntable, stream high-resolution music, handle TV audio over HDMI eARC, and power passive speakers.

S. Kumar Manglam     September 10

ElevenLabs and Universal Music Group’s new AI music platform will let you create remix of licensed songs

UMG partners with ElevenLabs on a new AI platform letting fans remix and mash up songs, marking ElevenLabs' first major label deal.

M. Priyadarshini     September 10

Bowers & Wilkins’ pricey 800 Series Diamond D5 speakers are now available to buy

Bowers & Wilkins’ 800 Series Diamond D5 speakers are finally available to buy three months after their debut at HIGH END Vienna. The seven-model lineup starts at $15,000 for stereo speakers and reaches $65,000 for the flagship 801 D5.

S. Kumar Manglam     September 10

Yoto’s new kids’ speakers are built for lost cards, endless replays, and nightly bedtime stories

Yoto’s fourth-generation Player and Mini introduce cardless favorites, smarter bedtime routines, faster hardware, and tougher designs, with prices starting at $109.99 and preorders opening September 10.

Vikhyaat Vivek     September 10

Apple just launched a whole bunch of new devices. Here’s how much they all cost

From the $1,999 iPhone Duo to the updated iPhone 18 Pro lineup, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5, here is the complete pricing and availability breakdown for every new release.

Pranob Mehrotra     September 9

AirPods 5 vs AirPods 4: Is there anything worth upgrading?

AirPods 5 bring 50% better ANC, stem-swipe volume controls and longer battery life, but are they enough to justify upgrading from AirPods 4?

Moinak Pal     September 9

Sonos’ big comeback update lets ChatGPT control your music and speakers

Sonos 27 is rolling out with ChatGPT and Claude integration, automatic portable surrounds, and a redesigned app, as the company continues rebuilding trust after its software troubles.

Vikhyaat Vivek     September 9

How to download movies and shows from Apple TV

Want to watch Apple TV shows without wifi? Here's exactly how to download movies, shows, and events on iPhone, Mac, and Vision Pro, plus the limits you need to know.

Rachit Agarwal     September 7

Sony WH-CH730N and WH-CH530 get longer battery life, new colors, and better calls

Sony has launched the WH-CH730N and WH-CH530 with longer battery life, Bluetooth 6.0, improved calls, and new color options.

S. Kumar Manglam     September 7

Sony brings back its fan-favorite WH-1000XM4 headphones with a replaceable battery and 10-band EQ

Sony has revived the WH-1000XM4 as the $299.99 WH-1000XM4C with a replaceable battery, Bluetooth 6.0, and a new 10-band equalizer.

S. Kumar Manglam     September 7

Apple may finally let you link four HomePods into a room-filling surround sound system

Code found in audioOS 27 beta 8 suggests Apple is testing a four-HomePod surround sound system and a new Party Mode, though neither is official yet.

Shikhar Mehrotra     September 4

JMGO’s IRIS Series matches gaming monitors and TVs with true 4K resolution at buttery-smooth 120Hz

JMGO's new IRIS Series debuted at IFA 2026 as the world's first 4K@120Hz projector line, with pricing starting at $1,899 for early-bird pre-orders.

Shikhar Mehrotra     September 4

Timekettle’s new W4 Plus AI earbuds want to be your personal interpreter everywhere

Timekettle unveiled the W4 Plus AI Interpreter Earbuds at IFA 2026, combining real-time conversation, call, and multimedia translation in one device.

M. Priyadarshini     September 4

Hohem’s Eyepic solves a big problem for vloggers with a clever modular design

Hohem has unveiled the Eyepic, a modular vlogging gadget that combines a three-axis gimbal with a wearable 4K action camera, at IFA 2026 in Berlin.

Pranob Mehrotra     September 4

Aurzen’s ZIP Pro finally brings full HD to your pocket-sized projector

Aurzen just launched the ZIP Pro, a tri-fold pocket projector with native 1080p, double the brightness, and support for Nintendo Switch.

Rachit Agarwal     September 4

Belkin’s SoundForm lineup brings ANC earbuds to under $60

Belkin unveiled three new SoundForm audio products at IFA 2026, including budget ANC earbuds and kid-friendly headphones at more accessible prices.

Rachit Agarwal     September 4

Beyerdynamic’s new headphones pack fast charging, a 90-hour battery, and swappable ear pads

Beyerdynamic's new Aventho Y headphones bring a 90-hour battery, fast charging, dual-device Bluetooth, and swappable parts like the battery and ear pads.

Rachit Agarwal     September 3

Soundcore Space 2 Pro headphones promise crystal-clear calls with Anker’s new AI chip

Anker's Soundcore Space 2 Pro headphones use the Thus AI chip to deliver clearer calls, and offer 60 hours of battery life, personalized sound profiles, and wear detection.

M. Priyadarshini     September 3

[Update] DJI’s new 360 camera fixes one of the biggest headaches with owning one

DJI’s second-gen 360 camera brings meaningful upgrades where they matter, but there’s a catch: you can’t buy it globally yet.

Shimul Sood     September 3