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Conversation Awareness Is a New AirPods Killer Feature (Here's How to Enable It)

Conversing while wearing AirPods just got easier.

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (Gen 4) Review: Better Than Ever, but So Is the Competition

The fourth-generation Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is the best iteration of this interface yet, but while it has grown, the competition has improved too.

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How to Record the Sound Coming From Your PC (Even Without Stereo Mix)

Jamming a microphone in front of your computer's speakers is a terrible way to record your PC's audio.

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How to Turn On a Microphone on Windows 10 and 11

Let your PC hear 👂 you!

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Google Brings Back Multiple Speaker Groups for Nest and Chromecast

A patent dispute with Sonos forced Google to disable the feature in September.

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Smartphones Prove That Laptop Speakers Don't Have to Suck

It's so bad it has to be on-purpose at this point.

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The Best PS5 Headsets of 2023

Finally get your hands on a PS5? Consider picking up one of our favorite headsets for the next-gen console.

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The Best Free DAWs and Music Making Software

You don't need to spend big on software to get started making music.

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What Are Microphone Polar Patterns, and How do They Affect Your Recordings?

Even a basic understanding of polar patterns will help when buying, choosing, or using a microphone.

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How to Record Audio on iPhone

Because it's easier to speak than to type!

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iPhone Volume Keeps Going Down By Itself? Here’s How to Fix It

Learn how to keep the volume at the level you like.

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The Best Bookshelf Speakers of 2023

You don't need fridge-sized speakers to fill your life with music. Here are our picks for the best bookshelf speakers.

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Amazon Bolsters Fire TV with a Soundbar, New 4K Hardware, and More

Prepare for a smarter Fire TV experience.

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How to Configure Your Microphone and Headset in Discord

Discord is great for voice chat while gaming, but bad voice quality can ruin the game. Configure your input device for crystal clear sound.

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The Best MP3 Players of 2023

MP3 players have come a long way, and many of them play much more than just MP3s.

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Logitech’s New Yeti Microphones Have RGB Lights and Fewer Options

These are the first Yeti mics to use Logitech G branding.

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The Best Boomboxes of 2023

Do you miss the humble boombox? Well, they never went away, and they've never been more feature-packed.

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The Best Subwoofers of 2023

Looking to bring the boom to your music or home theater? We'll help you find the best subwoofer for your budget.

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The PS5 Now Supports 8TB M.2 SSDs and Dolby Atmos Audio

Expandable storage capacity is now doubled, and gamers can enjoy proper Dolby Atmos surround sound.

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