BluOS audio platform, used by BLUESOUND and compatible devices, adds direct internet radio and podcast playback through a new partnership with German provider airable.

Users can search and stream tens of thousands of global internet radio stations and diverse podcast programs directly within the BluOS Controller app.

The integration unifies music streaming, radio, and podcasts into a single BluOS app, eliminating the need to switch between multiple audio applications.

BlitzWolf opens preorders for BW-FYE17 wireless earbuds at €23, shipped internationally without import duties, but likely lacking warranty and longer delivery times.

Unique bundle includes four earbuds: two classic in-ear and two semi-in-ear designs, offering comfort choices but potentially weaker stability during running or workouts.

Audio hardware uses large 13 mm dynamic drivers with Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, though lacking high-quality codecs like LDAC and omitting active noise cancellation.

Windows 11 preview build introduces per-device audio volume control, allowing independent adjustment for multiple connected devices, including two headphone pairs simultaneously.

The feature is accessed via Control Center under “Shared Audio (Preview),” while the traditional system tray volume slider still adjusts all devices globally.

A new taskbar indicator—shown as a speaker with two people—provides one-click access to shared audio settings without opening the full Control Center.

French audio brand Triangle launched Red and Black Series Hi‑Fi speaker cables, plus new RCA interconnects, targeting both rational Hi‑Fi setups and audiophile-grade systems.

Black Series emphasizes reliability and simplified engineering, while Red Series builds on the same design with thicker conductors and higher‑grade components for enhanced sonic precision.

All cables use high‑purity oxygen‑free copper (OFC) with seven‑strand braided cores, delivering natural, distortion‑free signal transmission and excellent electrical conductivity.

Apple is expected to unveil next-generation Studio Display monitors at an upcoming event, with internal documents suggesting two distinct models are in development.

The two models may include 27-inch and 32-inch versions, or dual 27-inch variants at different price tiers, though Apple has not confirmed sizes.

Both displays are rumored to support ProMotion with variable refresh rates up to 120Hz, significantly upgrading from the current 60Hz Studio Display.

NAGAOKA launched the NRING30 true wireless earphones, designed to hang like earrings, with an open-ear, non-intrusive fit for everyday listening.

The unique structure lightly hooks onto the ear’s antitragus area, avoiding insertion or clamping, significantly reducing discomfort during long listening sessions.

Open-ear design allows users to enjoy music while naturally hearing surroundings, targeting commuting, housework, online meetings, walking, and other daily activities.

Audioengine unveiled a limited-edition Limoncello Yellow lineup for 2026, led by the popular A2+ active desktop speakers as the brand’s annual “color of the year.”

Audioengine A2+ Limoncello Yellow delivers ~20 W per channel (30 W peak), Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX Adaptive/HD, USB-C 24-bit/96 kHz, and PCM5100A DAC.

Speaker design includes 2.75-inch aramid-fiber woofers, 0.75-inch silk-dome tweeters, 65 Hz–22 kHz response, >95 dB SNR, and <0.05% THD.

Jadis Electronics introduced the Jadis Óde, a French-made pure Class A integrated tube amplifier replacing the popular I35, emphasizing handcrafted construction and emotional musical reproduction.

The amplifier uses hand-selected KT88 beam tetrodes in a push-pull Class A output stage, delivering 30 W per channel into 4–8 ohms, with optional KT120 tube compatibility.

Frequency response spans 10 Hz–40 kHz (–3 dB), input sensitivity is 300 mV, and input impedance exceeds 100 kΩ, ensuring broad source compatibility.

PMG Audio launches flagship Apx ME (Metal Edition), a Warsaw-born high-end IEM limited to 200 units worldwide, priced at ¥1,210,000, starting March 6.

CNC-machined titanium shells provide lightweight rigidity, suppressing unwanted resonance to deliver driver output accurately, reflecting PMG Audio’s cost-no-object design philosophy.

Each earpiece houses 12 custom drivers across five types, including planar, 10mm PEEK dynamic, BA, VCD, and 8-way passive crossover networks.

JOYSOUND launches a limited collaboration room at Shinagawa Konan-guchi from March 4 to May 6 for the “Momoclo Summer Bakasawagi 2025” campaign.

The room features JBL Bar 1300MK2 soundbar, delivering Dolby Atmos playback of Momoiro Clover Z live footage with immersive, concert-like spatial audio.

Exclusive digest video content is curated from Day 2 of the “Momoclo Summer Bakasawagi 2025” Blu-ray, tailored specifically for this collaboration room.

Sony released flagship true wireless WF-1000XM6 on February 27, priced ¥44,550 direct, ¥45,000 on Amazon, in black or silver, both in stock.

As a successor to the 2023 model, Sony collaborated with mastering engineers to deliver sound faithful to artists’ intent.

Audio upgrades include new QN3e noise-canceling processor and a dedicated 8.4mm dynamic driver for higher resolution, richer detail.

iFi Audio introduced the second-generation GO link 2 USB DAC/headphone amplifier, redesigned to be 8% smaller and 29% lighter than its predecessor.

GO link 2 bypasses internal smartphone and laptop DACs, converting any USB source into a high-resolution digital player with true plug-and-play operation.

The ESS Sabre DAC supports up to 32-bit/384 kHz PCM and native DSD256, with optimized tuning reducing distortion by 62% versus the original GO link.

Nakamichi launches the Elite Pro P800J on February 27, an open-back wired headphone with an 80mm planar magnetic driver, priced around ¥142,220 for home use.

The design rejects portable-focused compromises, adopting studio-grade noise suppression using a 3-core shielded cable and 4.4mm 5-pole plug with dedicated GND.

A 4N OFC 1.3m cable with mini-XLR connectors physically blocks RFI/EMI noise, dramatically improving perceived silence and “blackness” in the audio background.

Jabra announced the Polish launch of Evolve3 85 (over-ear) and Evolve3 75 (on-ear) headsets, available from March 1, 2026, priced at PLN 1999 and PLN 1499 respectively.

Both models eliminate the traditional microphone boom, using Jabra ClearVoice with deep neural network (DNN) processing trained on tens of millions of sentences for professional voice clarity.

Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation dynamically adjusts in real time during calls and music, complemented by Enhanced Spatial Sound and Sidetone for more natural, less fatiguing conversations.

Q Acoustics Easyfit In-Ceiling Speaker Series targets mainstream custom installation with faster mounting, discreet design, and competitive pricing in a crowded architectural audio market.

Initial lineup includes 6.5-inch QI65CE, QI65CWE, and QI65CWE Stereo models, with an 8-inch QI80CE version scheduled for release later in 2026.

Innovative Easyfit mounting system uses four high-tension spring fixings, eliminating power tools and screw clamps to reduce installation time and long-term failure risk.

Totaldac Balloon is a passive spherical loudspeaker designed as a wideband point source, suitable for small and large rooms.

The 500 mm one-piece spherical cabinet minimizes edge diffraction, improving phase coherence and precise sound radiation from a true point source.

A coaxial two-way driver combines a 10-inch woofer with a 1-inch compression tweeter and circular horn hidden behind the dust cap.

iFi Go Link 2 is the brand’s smallest DAC yet, 8% smaller and 29% lighter than Go Link, targeting phone and laptop audio upgrades.

Designed for Hi‑Res and Lossless streaming from Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and Qobuz, it delivers up to 62% lower distortion than predecessors.

The DAC supports up to 32‑bit/284kHz playback, reproducing extremely detailed audio, while S‑Balanced output cuts crosstalk by 50% for cleaner separation.

Gustard R26II is a second-generation R2R DAC/streamer featuring a fully discrete 26-bit R2R architecture derived from flagship R30, quadrupling resolution over its predecessor.

The DAC supports native 1-bit DSD processing, achieving over 130 dB dynamic range for black backgrounds and the organic, textured sound prized by R2R enthusiasts.

Digital inputs include USB-B and LAN with native DSD512 support, plus I2S handling up to DSD2048 and PCM 1536 kHz for extreme-resolution playback.

iFi Audio GO link 2 is a compact USB-C DAC dongle designed to restore high-quality wired headphone audio on smartphones and laptops without analog jacks.

The updated design reinforces the short USB-C cable for improved durability against twisting, while maintaining an ultra-lightweight 7.8-gram form factor.

Output power increases by 33% to 100 mW at 32 ohms, enabling confident driving of more demanding wired headphones beyond basic in-ear models.