Category: Wireless

December 20, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy Buds are among the best true wireless earbuds you can buy – and it looks like a new version of the earbuds is on the horizon. An FCC filing for a “Bluetooth headset” from Samsung all but […]

December 12, 2019

Apple’s AirPods Pro offer noise cancellation, water resistance and an adjustable fit. But at $250, they cost a pretty penny — especially when you consider Amazon’s less expensive Echo Buds. At $130, they are much cheaper than the AirPods Pro […]

November 27, 2019

Over the weekend, Bloomberg said that its sources indicated that the Apple AirPods Pro were beating sales expectations. Now, Nikkei is also corroborating that line of thinking quoting supply chain sources in China who say that Apple has doubled AirPods […]

November 19, 2019

It was yet more wonderful news for Apple. For a long time, investment bank Piper Jaffray has been releasing studies suggesting Apple products are the first choice of teens. I was borderline breathless, therefore, when I read of a new […]

November 7, 2019

Apple released two new models of AirPods this year, the second-generation AirPods made their debut in March, followed by AirPods Pro in October. Both new models feature always-on Hey Siri recognition, 5-hour battery life and a charging case that works […]

October 28, 2019

An increasing number of AirPods leaks over the past few weeks have claimed that Apple is in the process of launching the next generation of wireless AirPods earphones that will have a different design than the original model, as well […]

October 18, 2019

Apple refreshed the AirPods earlier this year, but that was only a minor upgrade for the iconic wireless earphones. AirPods 2 got a case that can be recharged wirelessly and a brand new chip, but the device still looks exactly […]

October 3, 2019

LG’s Tone+ Free wireless earbuds include a rather unique feature. Built into their charging case is a UV light, which is designed to kill any bacteria that might be living on the earbuds as you charge them. In a month […]

August 19, 2019

Three of China’s biggest smartphone makers are working together on a new wireless file transfer protocol that will work between their respective devices. Xiaomi’s MIUI, Oppo’s ColorOS, and Vivo’s FuntouchOS — all based on Android — will integrate the peer-to-peer […]

August 6, 2019

OnePlus has strengthened its position in the US market over the past year by offering both the OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 7 Pro through T-Mobile. Now, in a bid to capitalize on the growing popularity of 5G, the company has […]

August 1, 2019

The fate of T-Mobile and Sprint’s $26.5 billion merger may hinge on whether a federal judge sees satellite TV provider Dish Network as a viable fourth competitor in the US wireless market. But there isn’t an easy answer — especially […]

July 10, 2019

5G—the next-gen wireless data technology that will allow you to download full-length movies in a matter of seconds—is finally here. Well, it’s here and there, but definitely not everywhere. As is the case with every emerging technology, the deployment of […]

July 8, 2019

Remember the rumor that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 10+ will ship with a faster, 25W charger in the box? Currently, the S10 family comes with slower chargers, and we cross fingers that the improved charging rate has been necessary on […]

July 1, 2019

Most wireless earbuds aren’t designed for swimming, but a few sprinkles or a sweaty workout may be fair game in some cases. Apple’s AirPods and Powerbeats and Samsung’s Galaxy Buds offer varying levels of water resistance (or none at all […]

June 28, 2019

Let’s get this out of the way: it’s the wireless way or the highway in 2019. If you’re not buying completely wireless earbuds, you shouldn’t be buying earbuds at all — the future is now, people. And while AirPods may […]

June 20, 2019

As any screenshot you’ve taken on your smartphone will tell you, most of us are in dire need of charging our phones. And since apps are only going to get more useful, and phones more advanced, it’s safe to assume […]

June 4, 2019

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is set to be officially unveiled very soon as it will make its debut at an event in China on June 11. That has now been confirmed by Xiaomi, and it’s likely to be the […]

May 10, 2019

A great wireless router is an essential element of tech life, whether you’re building out a smart home or you just want the best experience streaming music and video at home. If you’re suffering with low wireless throughput or dead […]

April 29, 2019

Did you somehow miss the news last week when we told you that Apple’s brand new AirPods 2 cord-free earbuds had just gotten their first big discount? Well if you did, we’ve got good news and bad news. The good […]

April 25, 2019

While average download speeds (the higher the better) and latency (the lower the better) are the most commonly used indicators to rank the overall quality of cellular networks, congestion can sometimes have a greater impact on the real-life user experience, […]