audio quality Archives

AppWizard

November 29, 2025

Grab a HyperX Cloud III for just $39, if you’re quick – that’s a saving of over $60 on our favorite wired gaming headset

The HyperX Cloud III is a gaming headset known for its comfort, audio quality, and microphone performance, currently available at a 61% discount. It is ranked as the top wired headset and offers both analog and USB inputs, with the USB connection enabling DTS Spatial Audio virtual surround sound. The headset features cushioned earcups, a customizable headband, and 53mm drivers for balanced audio. It includes a removable boom mic with sound clarity and an LED indicator for mute status. The main cable has a 3.5mm analog jack and comes with adapters for USB-C and USB-A connections. The headset is priced at .99, frequently discounted to .99, making it an affordable option for gamers. The current deal is available only in light gray and red.

AppWizard

November 27, 2025

Qobuz: I tested the Android TV app and I was impressed! – Son-Vidéo.com: blog

Qobuz has launched its app on Android Smart TVs, providing high-quality music streaming with lossless sound and high-definition masters. The app features a user-friendly interface optimized for larger screens, allowing easy navigation and access to curated playlists, personalized recommendations, and synchronized library data across devices. It supports Hi-Res audio streaming and includes Qobuz Connect, enabling users to control playback from smartphones or tablets. The app is compatible with Qobuz's Studio and Sublime subscription packages, offering access to over one hundred million titles in Hi-Res quality. Qobuz emphasizes editorial content, including album reviews and artist interviews, enhancing the listening experience with a human touch.

AppWizard

November 23, 2025

Mafia: The Old Country’s Free Ride update is out now, replacing its empty open world with an extremely basic one

The Mafia series is known for its linear storytelling, with Mafia: The Old Country emphasizing this aspect while introducing a Free Ride update that enhances player experience by replacing the previous Explore mode. This update offers meaningful activities and hidden secrets, rewarding players with new vehicles, weapons, charms, and outfits. Additional features include a photo mode, a black-and-white Cinema Siciliano mode, a default Sicilian language setting, a Classic difficulty mode, and first-person driving. Despite critiques of the game's predictability, it has been successful, as noted by Take-Two Interactive's CEO, who indicated that the game's structure and pricing have produced favorable results.

BetaBeacon

November 19, 2025

This Nintendo DS emulator finally plays nicely with DSi games

The MelonDS team has released version 1.1 of the Nintendo DS emulator, which includes enhancements for Nintendo DSi emulation and cheat database support.

AppWizard

November 16, 2025

Google is making it easier for Gemini app users to generate videos from photos

Google has introduced the Ingredients to Video feature from Veo 3 to its Gemini app, effective today. This feature allows users to control various aspects of their video content using reference images and is available exclusively to subscribers of the Google AI Plus, Pro, or Ultra plans. The feature complements the recently rolled out Veo 3.1 video-generation model, which offers enhanced realism, improved audio quality, and greater narrative control. The Ingredients to Video feature was initially launched in the Flow platform and is now integrated into the Gemini app, marking an expansion of its accessibility. The rollout of Veo 3.1 is expected to reach all paid users by next week. Gemini and Veo 3 maintain stricter controls over video generation compared to OpenAI's Sora.

AppWizard

November 12, 2025

Qobuz Launches Android TV App

Qobuz has launched a new Android TV app available for download on the Google Play Store, providing users access to its extensive music catalog directly on their televisions. The app features seamless access to the entire Qobuz library, including playlists, albums, and personalized recommendations, all in lossless, CD, and Hi-Res quality. It includes Qobuz Connect, allowing remote playback control via smartphones or tablets. The app is compatible with all devices equipped with Google TV. Qobuz, founded in 2007, operates in 26 countries and offers over 100 million tracks in various high-quality formats, holding Hi-Res Audio certification from the Japan Audio Society.

AppWizard

November 5, 2025

Qobuz Launches Its Much-Anticipated Android TV App

Qobuz has launched its Android TV app, available on the Google Play Store, compatible with all TVs and devices running Google TV or older Android TV systems. The app allows users to browse a library of albums, playlists, and recommendations, streaming tracks in CD-quality or hi-res audio based on user setup. Qobuz Connect, launched in March, enables high-resolution music streaming to compatible hi-fi devices, controlled via smartphone or tablet. Qobuz, founded in 2007, offers over 100 million tracks in lossless quality and is available in 26 countries.

Winsage

November 1, 2025

Extending Bluetooth® LE Audio on Windows 11 with shared audio (preview)

Today, the shared audio (preview) feature has been rolled out in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build (26220.7051) for Dev and Beta Channels, allowing users to share audio between two Bluetooth audio devices simultaneously. This feature utilizes Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast technology and is currently available on select Copilot+ PCs, with plans to expand support to more devices in the future. Users can share audio by connecting two compatible Bluetooth LE Audio accessories to their Windows 11 PC and accessing the “Shared audio (preview)” tile in quick settings. Compatible devices include specific Surface Laptop and Surface Pro models, as well as Samsung Galaxy Book models. Compatible Bluetooth LE Audio accessories include Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Sony WH-1000XM6, and recent hearing aids from ReSound and Beltone. To use the feature, users must enroll in the Windows Insider Dev or Beta Channels and ensure their OS and drivers are updated. Feedback from users is encouraged to improve the experience.

Winsage

October 31, 2025

Windows 11 tests Bluetooth audio sharing that connects two headsets at once

Microsoft is enhancing the audio experience for Windows 11 users with a new feature that enables shared audio streaming across multiple wireless devices using the Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) audio codec. This feature is currently in preview mode for Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. Users can connect Bluetooth LE-supported devices to their Windows 11 PC and select the “Shared audio (preview)” option from the quick settings menu. The shared audio feature is available on select Copilot Plus PCs, including the 13.8 and 15-inch Surface Laptops and the 13-inch Surface Pro, with plans for additional devices like the Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 and Galaxy Book5 Pro to support it soon. Compatible devices include Bluetooth LE models such as the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Buds 3, Buds 3 Pro, and Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones.

AppWizard

October 31, 2025

Save $70 on my absolute favorite gaming headset, which connects to PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC all at once.

The Logitech Astro A50 X wireless gaming headset is currently available at a discounted price of 9.99 on Amazon, marking the lowest price since April 2023. The headset features 40mm Pro G Graphene audio drivers, supports advanced audio technologies such as Dolby Atmos, Windows Sonic, and 3D audio on the PS5, and includes a microphone with a 16-bit, 42kHz sampling rate. Its standout Playsync feature allows users to switch between multiple audio streams seamlessly, and it can connect to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via a charging base. Logitech claims the headset can deliver up to 24 hours of continuous use.