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Dyson Enters the Audio Arena with the OnTrac Headphones

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Known for its disruptive approach to household appliances, Dyson has once again challenged conventions by venturing into the world of audio. The Dyson OnTrac headphones mark the company’s first foray into the headphone market, promising a level of innovation and performance synonymous with the Dyson brand.

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Dyson has applied its engineering prowess to create headphones prioritising sound quality, comfort, and noise cancellation. The company’s airflow technology and motor design expertise have been instrumental in developing OnTrac’s advanced noise-cancellation system. By sampling external sound 384,000 times per second, the headphones can effectively reduce up to 40dB of unwanted noise, creating an immersive listening experience.

At the core of the Dyson OnTrac is its focus on audio fidelity. Equipped with 40mm neodymium drivers and advanced audio processing, these headphones deliver a wide soundstage with deep bass and crisp highs. Dyson engineers have meticulously angled the speaker housings at 13 degrees to ensure a more direct and accurate sound delivery to the listener’s ear.

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Comfort is paramount for extended listening sessions. The Dyson OnTrac features a unique headband design that evenly distributes weight, reducing pressure on the head. The ear cushions are crafted from premium materials and employ a multi-pivot gimbal arm system for a customized fit. This attention to detail ensures all-day comfort without compromising sound quality.

The Dyson OnTrac also prioritizes customization. Users can select from a range of outer caps and ear cushions in various colours and finishes to create a truly personalized look. The headphones come in four core colourways: CNC Aluminum, CNC Black Nickel, CNC Copper, and Ceramic Cinnabar.

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Dyson’s commitment to innovation extends beyond the product itself. The MyDyson™ app provides users with additional control over their listening experience, including real-time soundtracking and customizable EQ settings.

Pricing & Availability

While specific details on pricing and availability for the Dyson OnTrac headphones in Malaysia have yet to be released, the product is expected to be positioned at a premium price point, reflecting the advanced technology and high-quality materials used in its construction.

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CMF by Nothing Unveils the Tech-Savvy Duo: Watch Pro 2 and Buds Pro 2

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CMF by Nothing, the brand known for its transparent tech aesthetic, is back with two exciting new additions to its lineup: the CMF Watch Pro 2 and the CMF Buds Pro 2. Taking inspiration from the success of their Phone 1 launch, these wearables offer a blend of high-tech features and sleek design, all at an attractive price point.

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The CMF Watch Pro 2 is a stylish and versatile smartwatch designed for the active individual. At the forefront is its stunning 1.32-inch AMOLED display, boasting vibrant colours and exceptional clarity. Whether you’re checking notifications under the midday sun or glancing at your stats during a workout, the display delivers a crisp and responsive viewing experience.

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But the Watch Pro 2 is more than just a pretty face. Beneath the hood lies a powerful processor that seamlessly handles all your smartwatch needs. Track your daily activities with ease using the built-in 120 sports modes, ranging from running and cycling to swimming (thanks to its IP68 water resistance). Additionally, the watch continuously monitors your heart rate and blood oxygen levels, allowing you to stay informed about your overall health.

Speaking of health, the Watch Pro 2 boasts a comprehensive sleep-tracking feature that analyzes your sleep patterns and provides insights for better rest. It even incorporates a menstrual cycle tracker for female users.

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Battery life is another highlight of the Watch Pro 2. With typical usage, you can expect a full 11 days on a single charge, eliminating the need for daily charging hassles. For heavy users, the watch still offers a respectable 9 days of battery life, ensuring it can keep up with your active lifestyle.

Customization is key when it comes to wearables, and the Watch Pro 2 doesn’t disappoint. Choose from a variety of interchangeable bezels in Dark Grey, Ash Grey, Blue, and Orange to match your style. The watch also comes with a selection of pre-loaded watch faces and allows for custom watch face creation, letting you personalize your experience.

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The CMF Buds Pro 2 are the perfect companions for on-the-go audio enjoyment. These wireless earbuds boast a sleek design that’s comfortable and secure for extended listening sessions.

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The star of the show is the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology. By eliminating up to 50dB of unwanted ambient noise, the Buds Pro 2 let you truly immerse yourself in your music, podcasts, or audiobooks. This is particularly beneficial for blocking out distractions during commutes or workouts.

Audio quality is another strong suit of the Buds Pro 2. Equipped with dual drivers and advanced audio processing, the earbuds deliver crisp highs, rich mids, and deep bass, ensuring a well-balanced and immersive listening experience.

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Battery life is impressive too. The Buds Pro 2 deliver up to 7 hours of continuous playback with ANC enabled, and a whopping 29 hours with the charging case included. This translates to days of uninterrupted listening before needing to recharge.

For added convenience, the Buds Pro 2 integrate seamlessly with your smartphone. The earbuds feature intuitive touch controls for playback, volume adjustment, and voice assistant activation.

Pricing & Availability

The CMF Watch Pro 2 will be priced at USD$69 internationally and at RM339 in Malaysia. Its bezels and straps will be retailing at RM99 a set. The Watch Pro 2 comes in two colour options for the watch body (Dark Grey and Ash Grey) with interchangeable bezels available in Dark Grey, Ash Grey, Blue, and Orange.

The CMF Buds Pro 2 will be priced at USD$59 internationally and at RM299 in Malaysia. Buds Pro 2 continue this trend. The Buds Pro 2 are currently offered in Dark Grey, Light Grey, and Orange.

Both are expected to be available for purchase in Malaysia starting July 15th, 2024.

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Shokz OpenFit Air Shakes Things Up in Malaysia

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When it comes to bone conduction or open-ear audio, the first brand that comes to mind is Aftershokz. However, you’d be hard-pressed to find the company now as it celebrated its 10th anniversary; back in 2021 with a rebrand. It’s now known as Shokz. Shokz has continued its leadership in open-ear audio products leading the foray into the space with other brands like Huawei and Bose following suit. However, Shokz continues to set itself apart thanks to the deployment of bone-conducting technology that delivers clear sound. The latest product to employ this technology is the OpenFit Air.

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The new OpenFit Air joins the company’s renowned lineup as a true wireless, open-ear audio solution. It’s also deviating from the bone conduction technology that has been the hallmark of Shokz products. The new OpenFit Air uses what Shokz is calling DirectPitch technology. This technology optimises sound delivery through the use of superposition. A little bit of a throwback to high school physics – a superposition is an overlap in one or more waves that can result in an amplification of the strength or amplitude of the wave. Using this concept, DirectPitch is able to deliver sound in a directed way that reduces sound leakage and prevents audio degradation. Paired with Shokz’s OpenBass Air and low-frequency technology, the OpenFit Air can deliver full sound with powerful bass. This allows your ears to be unobstructed while you enjoy that new Billie Eilish album.

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The OpenFit Air also comes with four microphones that are able to track and isolate your voice with Adaptive Beamforming. This builds on the small 18x11mm drivers that drive the audio experience of the Air. These drivers deliver rich, full audio which immerses you in your audiobook or podcast while allowing you to be aware of your surroundings.

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The earbuds themselves are lightweight, weighing only 8.7g. They are made of soft silicone making them sweat-resistant and comfortable. It’s also pliable to fit all ear shapes for better comfort and sound quality. The Air-Earhook, which hooks on your ear as the name suggests, has an ultra-fine 0.75mm flexible nickel-titanium memory alloy that provides added security and better fit when you use the OpenFit Air. The Airs also come with IP54 water and sweat resistance with a 10-metre Bluetooth range.

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The battery on the OpenAir Fit can give you a full six hours of listening on a single charge. The case adds 22 hours of battery life or about 3 full charges on a single, complete charge. Need a quick top-up mid-run or workout? The OpenFit Air will be able to give you 2 hours of listening with a 10-minute charge. You’ll also be able to take control of your listening session with intuitive touch controls and even connect to more than one device with multipoint pairing.

Pricing & Availability

The Shokz OpenFit Air are now available online at the Nove Marketing website and in retail outlets like Urban Republic. They will be retailing for RM599 and will be available in three colours: pink, white and black.

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Apple’s HomePod Lineup Lands in Malaysia Bringing Audiophile Sound for Every Room

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Apple is bringing its acclaimed HomePod speakers to Malaysia. The HomePod lineup offers stunning audio experiences for every corner of your home. Starting May 10th, both the full-sized HomePod (2nd generation) and the compact HomePod mini will be available for purchase.

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The lineup delivers powerful, room-filling audio that will elevate your listening experience. The larger HomePod boasts rich bass and crisp highs, perfect for audiophiles. It utilizes advanced computational audio and a custom-engineered woofer to deliver clear vocals and immersive instrumentals. Additionally, room sensing technology adjusts the sound based on its placement, ensuring optimal acoustics in any room.

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The mini, despite its size, packs a punch. Its Apple-designed acoustic waveguide delivers rich 360-degree sound, while the S5 chip and software work together to optimize volume and clarity.

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Both models go beyond just music. With Siri built-in, you can control your smart home with simple voice commands. Set lights, adjust thermostats, or even check the temperature in a room – all hands-free. They also act as a smart home hub, allowing you to connect and manage various smart home accessories through the Apple Home app.

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The HomePod lineup integrates seamlessly with the Apple ecosystem. Handoff allows you to transfer music playback between your iPhone and HomePod effortlessly. Multiroom audio lets you play the same song throughout your house or create different sound zones with multiple HomePods. Additionally, pairing with Apple TV 4K unlocks a powerful home theatre experience, complete with enhanced dialogue clarity.

Pricing and Availability

The HomePod (2nd generation) will be available in Malaysia for RM1,549, while the HomePod mini comes in at RM529. Pre-orders start May 1st through Apple’s online store and app, with in-store availability starting May 10th.

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Project Sound Lift, a Leap Forward in AI-Powered Audio Editing

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Project Sound Lift, which was announced on stage at Adobe MAX, is poised to change the world of audio processing. This cutting-edge AI-powered tool will change the way audio layers are split in recordings, making it possible to separate voices from background noise with unmatched accuracy.

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Users are able to isolate different components of sound like laughter, alarms, speech, crowds, traffic, typing, and more with Project Sound Lift. With the built-in AI, the tool is able to instantly find each layer of sound and make separate files for each one.

Adobe’s Project Sound Lift, on the other hand, focuses on specific sounds, making the audio editing process more tailored and precise. Adobe differentiates the tool with its many filters while other tools like Supertone’s Clear and Goyo’s Voice Separator focus on separating and changing background noise, voices, and vocal reverb.

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The technology is already being used by the industry to restore older tracks. Of course, it comes as no surprise that the Beatles continue to break new ground with the restoration of their hit song “Now and Then”. The track is available on streaming platforms like TIDAL and Spotify. The track producers used a similar AI-based method to separate John Lennon’s voice from the piano music of the original track from a cassette recording.

Adobe showed off what Project Sound Lift could do during Adobe MAX, which also can be viewed on their YouTube channel.

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Sennheiser Accentum Wireless Headphones Launched in Malaysia for RM999

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Sennheiser‘s ACCENTUM Wireless headphones are now available in Malaysia. The feature-rich headphones mark a new dawn for Sennheiser in Malaysia after the acquisition of Sennheiser’s commercial business by Sonova. The headphones are also the trailblazing product for a new partnership between Sonova and StreamCast Asia as the exclusive distributor of Sennheiser consumer audio products in Malaysia.

The ACCENTUM Wireless headphones are not just another pair of headphones; they promise to be the ultimate “Soundtrack to Your Life.” These headphones combine the legendary Sennheiser acoustics with the tranquillity of Hybrid Active noise-cancelling technology. Engineered with the discerning audiophile in mind, the ACCENTUM Wireless headphones feature 37mm dynamic transducers, meticulously tuned to provide exhilarating sound experiences. They deliver exceptional bass performance and striking clarity. The acoustics have been refined to offer broad-spectrum ANC performance, effectively reducing external disturbances through a combination of passive isolation and concealed microphones targeting both low and high frequencies.

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What truly sets these headphones apart is their remarkable battery life, offering an astounding 50 hours of playback time on a single charge. For those moments when time is of the essence, the “quick charge” feature provides an additional 5 hours of listening with just a 10-minute charge. Additionally, the included USB-C charging cable allows these wireless headphones to be used as wired ones when Bluetooth is not an option. This not only adds to their versatility but also contributes to reducing electronic waste, promoting sustainability.

The ACCENTUM Wireless headphones are not only about audio excellence; they are touted to excel in handling voice calls as well. With two built-in microphones and a dedicated wind-reduction mode, they ensure that voice calls are crisp and clear. Thanks to adjustable side tone and advanced signal processing, conversations remain natural and free from fatigue, effectively minimizing background distractions. The multipoint feature allows seamless switching between active wireless connections, making these headphones an ideal choice for individuals who frequently switch between VoIP calls on their computer and streaming a podcast on their mobile devices during meetings.

In terms of design and comfort, the ACCENTUM headphones have been thoughtfully designed to ensure extended wearing comfort. The earcup and headband padding contact points gently conform to the wearer’s shape, providing a secure and natural fit. This design reflects the compact fold-flat design of the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless, showcasing a cohesive and sophisticated look that places equal emphasis on sound and ergonomics.

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Staying in control of the ACCENTUM’s features is made intuitive with the simplified 4-button layout and the optional companion smartphone app. From managing Bluetooth connections and features to experimenting with the 5-band EQ, the Smart Control App enhances the headphone experience with a user-friendly interface that fits in your pocket. The Smart Control App can also store user presets and deliver updates, ensuring that the ACCENTUM headphones continue to operate smoothly as the devices they connect to evolve.

Pricing & Availability

The ACCENTUM Wireless headphones are available in two elegant colour options: black and white with sandstone accents. Both colours will be available for purchase from November onwards, and you can find them at the official Sennheiser website and all authorized Sennheiser resellers at an attractive price of RM999.

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Sony INZONE Buds & Sony INZONE H5 Headset Unleashed for the Ultimate Gaming Experience

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Sony is at it again bringing its audio prowess to gaming-focused products. Its latest offerings, the INZONE Buds and INZONE H5 are set to level up your gaming experience. These audio devices are a collaboration with Fnatic, the iconic esports team with back-to-back international titles.

INZONE Buds Wirelessly Elevating Your Gameplay

With the INZONE Buds, your gaming experience becomes a truly wireless one. The INZONE Buds come with a high-performance driver unit, the Dynamic Driver X, which can deliver deep bass, robust mids and highs. It also brings every sound within the game, from powerful explosions to subtle footsteps to life off the screen with minimal distortion. Sony touts unparalleled auditory realism with Buds. They also come with a new design that minimizes ear contact, making extended gaming sessions more comfortable.

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The INZONE Buds comes with 360 Spatial Sound. The 360 Spatial Sound immerses you in the game. You’ll be able to hear your opponents no matter where they are with precision giving you a competitive edge. Sony has taken the science of sound to another level by customizing the sound field to your ears. Using the 360 Spatial Sound Personaliser app, you can create a personalized hearing profile based on your ear shape and canal acoustics.

INZONE Buds feature Sony’s active noise cancellation, ensuring you’re fully immersed in your game. This is enhanced with AI-augmented noise reduction which utilises the microphones of the buds to intelligently cancel out ambient noise.

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Sony’s INZONE Buds takes speed and latency seriously. Like its recently announced PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds, the INZONE Buds come with a USB-C dongle connection. According to Sony, the USB-C dongle ensures a latency of less than 30ms and latency is crucial when it comes to gaming especially if you’re doing it competitively.

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The INZONE Buds boast an impressive battery life, thanks to the low-power L1 processor. You get up to 12 hours on the headphones and an additional 24 hours with the charging case – the industry’s longest battery life. With Bluetooth Low Energy compatibility the INZONE Buds can provide 24 hours of battery life when connected to your smart device. You can even leverage Sony’s Headphone Connect app to tweak your settings.

INZONE H5: Your Ideal Gaming Companion

The INZONE H5 Headphones are a step above the H3 which was announced nearly a year ago. They offer a 2.4GHz wireless connection freeing you from your gaming setup. Like the INZONE Buds, the H5 delivers 360 Spatial Sound, pinpointing sound positions in 3D space.

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Weighing just 260g, featuring soft-fit ear pads and a low-pressure design, the INZONE H5 is built for extended gaming sessions. AI-based noise reduction and a bi-directional microphone enhance your gaming experience while you also get to communicate seamlessly with your teammates.

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You’ll be able to enjoy up to 28 hours of wireless gameplay on a single charge. If you run out of juice midway through your gaming session, you can simply plug in with the 3.5 mm plug.

Pricing & Availability:

These gaming audio devices will be available in Malaysia from October 2023.

The INZONE Buds will be available in Black and White and will be priced from MYR899.

The INZONE H5 will be available in Black and White. No pricing details have been announced just yet. However, given that it’s positioned between the H3 which is priced at MYR439 and the H7 which is priced at MYR1,099, we expect it to be priced at about MYR700 to MYR850. In the US, the H5 is priced at USD$149.99 which equates to about MYR709.

Together with the two new products, Sony also announced a new black colour for the INZONE H9 which is priced at MYR1,299.

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3 Wireless Earbuds Below MYR50 That May Be Worth Your Buck

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We’re always reviewing the latest and greatest in tech when it comes to our regular content. So we thought it’d be a nice change of pace to check out a few earbuds that are below MYR 50. Here are three that left an impression.

1. AWEI T60 TWS Wireless Bluetooth

Price: MYR39

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I’ve personally had experience with these earbuds. That’s why I’m putting them at the top of this list. They come with easy touch controls, a long-lasting battery and a fast-charging base that takes about 30 minutes to an hour for a full charge. It’s also a little flashy with cool breathing lights.

These have been my ride-or-die earbuds for a little bit now. It’s thanks to the decent sound quality and punchy bass. There may be a few glitches when it comes to Bluetooth stability and connection, however, overall it’s a pretty decent set of earbuds for the price.

The Awei T60 TWS Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds are available on Shopee and Lazada.

2. Baseus Encok WM01 TWS Bluetooth Earphones 

Price: MYR45.60

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If you are one for style and aesthetics then I recommend this lovely pair – The Baseus Encok WM01. They come in 6 shades: Black, Yellow, Green, White, Pink, and Purple. It’s perfect for those who want to keep to their style, these earbuds have great sound and thanks to their noise reduction systems make listening to your tunes a breeze without the hassle of being disturbed.

It’s also pretty compact and fits snugly in your ear. It has a long-lasting battery of over 5 hours when fully charged and 25 hours with the charging case.

The Baseus Encok WM01 are available on Shopee and Lazada.

3. 【BACRAB】K55 Wireless Bluetooth 

Price: MYR37.50

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If you are looking for earbuds mainly for gaming you should check out the BACRAB K55. They’re decently powerful earphones that will not disturb or cause issues when used for games.

I’ve used it for a year myself and it didn’t have many issues. It also doesn’t affect game performance or connectivity on games like Mobile Legends or League of Legends Wild Rift.  On average, the K55 can last up to 3 hours while gaming. Listening to music alone would give you an added hour or 2 of use.

It’s got decent sound, and punchy bass allowing you to immerse yourself in your games and music. It’s also got that gamer aesthetic complete with touch controls.

The Bacrab K55 is available on Shopee and Lazada

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Bose Unleashes New QuietComfort Lineup with new Bose Immersive Audio Technology

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Bose has unveiled a trio of new audio products set to redefine the listening experience: the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, and QuietComfort Headphones. These devices maintain Bose’s signature sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfort while introducing a significant innovation—Bose Immersive Audio.

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Bose’s Immersive Audio is the company’s take on directional audio. Unlike its competitors, the technology doesn’t use AI to approximate audio direction – particularly when it comes to headphones. Instead, it generates a wider, more spacious soundstage that allows for layered, multidimensional sound. The best part? It’s platform agnostic – meaning that it’s done on the headphones itself. The onboard IMU and Bose’s proprietary digital signal processing software allows for a live concert-like experience, even with audio sources that don’t natively support spatial audio.

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It comes with two modes: Still and Motion. “Still” mode keeps audio stationery for a consistent experience, while “Motion” mode, adapts sound according to your position and movements.

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These headphones replace the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 as Bose’s top-tier over-ear headphones. They address a common concern by folding it down for easy storage. The headphones introduce Bose’s Immersive Audio technology, along with CustomTune audio calibration. They provide clear calls, accurate voice assistant responses, and up to 24 hours of battery life.

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The new QuietComfort Ultra headphones feature a completely re-engineered system with proprietary signal processing, advanced microphones and a robust chipset. These technologies enable improved noise cancellation and CustomTune while supporting Bose’s Aware mode with ActiveSense and improved voice pickup.

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Building on the success of the QC Earbuds II, the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds offer noise cancellation, CustomTune calibration, responsive touch controls, and now Immersive Audio. Improved call quality is achieved through adaptive filters and dynamic microphone mixing. It also comes with an IPX4 water and dust resistance rating. They provide up to six hours of battery life, with an optional case for wireless charging.

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Replacing the QuietComfort 45 Headphones, these offer high-fidelity audio and noise cancellation. Users can customize noise cancellation levels and modes. They provide up to 24 hours of battery life, support multipoint Bluetooth 5.1, and include a Spotify Tap button for convenience.

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Compatibility and Connectivity

All three products support Snapdragon Sound Technology Suite, including Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive codec for audio streaming. They are Bluetooth 5.3 compatible and feature Google Fast Pair for Android devices. They are also compatible with Bose SimpleSync technology, allowing personalized pairing with select soundbars and speakers.

Pricing & Availability

Pre-orders for these products are now open.

The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are priced at GBP£449 (MYR2,610.17) while the Earbuds will cost GBP£299 (MYR1,738.21). Both will be available starting in early October in Black and White Smoke.

The QuietComfort Headphones will be available on September 21, 2023, in Black and White Smoke. There will also be a limited-edition Cypress Green colour. It will be priced at GBP£349 (MYR2,028.89).

The wireless charging case which is compatible with both the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the QC Earbuds II will be on sale for GBP£49.95 (MYR290.38).

There isn’t any word yet on when these products will be available in Malaysia. However, you can still purchase it on the Bose website.

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No Proper Mic? That is Okay, Adobe’s Got You with Enhance Speech.

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Content creators that deal with videos and audio know the struggle. The struggle to get good audio is universal for almost any modern content creator. In most cases, while most might not realise it, bad audio can break your immersion or a good video. Think about it, imagine watching The Conjuring on mute. You will find that it is way less scary than it is.

Good audio is not just limited to the music, or sound effects though. In the world of radio, YouTube personalities, and podcasts, great audio usually means great vocals. We understand that struggle because we produce our very own podcast (available on Spotify, coming back in 2023). We had to spend a little bit of money to get a set of gears for the office and home ready and going for our Podcast series, Tech & Tonic, just to get that crisp and smooth radio voice.

Thing is, we do have to spend a bit of our own money to get better audio even at home. Getting at least a dedicated USB mic was the only way to get quality audio for our podcasts during the pandemic. But what if you do not or do not have that money to spend on a mic? What if your regular built-in mic on your laptop or headphone is enough to create your own podcasts? It is possible today with Adobe’s latest free tool.

Adobe, as one of the most widely used content creation suite, has been researching on ways to improve creative workflow using AI for years. Their AI tool has helped make Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and even Rush even more efficient and way cleverer than before. They have also been messing about with AI in audio processing with Project Sasha, recently rebranded to Adobe Podcast.

As part of the project, they came up with something called Enhance Speech. The tool is free at this time, only requiring you to have an Adobe account to begin with, even without any subscription plans. The tool also works best with a desktop web browser, so you do want to get on at least a Chromebook to get it working. MP3 and WAV file format works best with the tool currently and the upload limit is 1GB.

Once you do that, the tool uses some form of deep learning algorithm to transform your audio from a slightly noisy recording to sounding like its recorded in an isolated professional studio. There have been reports that the tool does not work too well in extremely noisy scenarios though, so you do want to ensure that you are still doing as much as you can to keep your recording environment as quiet as possible. Of course, description only goes so far. You ought to experience the tool yourself, since it is free.

Our sample is a voice recording using the Samsung Galaxy Note9, one recorded with the mic right up near the mouth, and one placed on the table. We did not make too much effort in isolating the recording environment. We have some traffic noise, construction nearby, and even the MRT going about in our recording environment.

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You can hear that a lot of the pop peaks have been cancelled out. While there is not much in terms of noise, the resulting audio sounds much cleaner and contains some of those radio like quality in the voice. Wind noise and echo is reduced to the point where you do not hear them too. If you are looking to start a podcast or improve your audio without spending extra money, you might want to give this tool a whirl on their website.