Staying aware of your surroundings matters. That includes hearing smoke alarms, appliance beeps or a knock at the door. Still, real life gets busy. You wear headphones. You get focused. Sounds slip by ...

I have immersed myself in the tech world for over five years, focusing my efforts on providing readers with in-depth reviews of gadgets. Exploring the ins and outs of the latest tech has been quite a ...

Image of the Fairbuds XL on a table (Daniel Cooper for Engadget) Two years ago, Fairphone launched a pair of modular, fully-repairable headphones called the Fairbuds XL. Now, the Dutch social ...

Final has introduced TONALITE, a new pair of true wireless earphones designed to deliver sound that matches the listener’s individual hearing. The earphones use advanced 3D scanning and acoustic ...

Evanston, on a supposedly quiet Monday morning, is noisier than you might think. “OK, what’s that guy so angry about?” Fred Armisen asked as a garbage truck barreled down Sherman Avenue. A moment ...

While there’s been a modest revival in dedicated audio players, most listeners — including many discerning audiophiles — are streaming music straight from their smartphones. And why not? Android ...

I’m an Android guy, and have been since the mobile operating system came into existence. That doesn’t mean I’m fully committed to Google’s ecosystem. Like most consumers, I appreciate a good tech ...

With earbuds and personal music devices being so common, it’s crucial to understand their risks. If not used carefully, they can cause permanent hearing damage. Thirty-one million Americans between ...

You might close apps to speed up your phone, but Android already limits idle apps to save battery, so you don't need to micromanage them. Apps like Gmail still run background services to deliver ...

Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali was arrested by Greater Manchester Police following a rape allegation, prompting the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to suspend him with immediate effect. The 24-year-old ...

Finding high-quality audio can be quite a challenge. Even though wireless earphones are super popular, true audiophiles still prefer wired options for the best sound experience. This is especially ...

Poet Antrobus (Signs, Music) delivers a spellbinding account of his youth as a deaf, mixed-race child in East London. Diagnosed deaf at seven years old, Antrobus struggled socially and academically.