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  YouTube Reportedly Rolls Out New UI for Video Player; Adds Features to Commemorate 20th Anniversary

  YouTube is said to be rolling out a new user interface (UI) for the video player as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. As per a report, the existing gradient layer has been removed from the bottom of the screen and is replaced by individual pill-shaped capsules for media controls. Additionally, the platform has announced the rollout of new ...

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  Urban HX30 Wireless Headphones With Hybrid ANC, Up to 14-Hour Battery Life Launched in India

  Urban HX30 wireless headphones were launched in India on Monday. The over-the-ear headphones are equipped with 44mm audio drivers and feature touch controls. The Urban HX30 headphones offer support for Hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) up to 32dB, a dual-microphone system, and include a single button that lets users switch between ANC and Tran...

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  Oppo Enco Free 4 With Dynaudio Tuning, IP55 Rating Launched: Price, Specifications

  Oppo Enco Free 4 has been launched in China, and the new wireless headset features a coaxial dual driver setup with a 11mm woofer and a 6mm tweeter. It offers up to 11 hours of playback without ANC, and 5.5 hours with ANC enabled. The TWS headset features IP55 dust and water resistance, according to the company.

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  Huawei Watch Fit 3 With 1.82-Inch AMOLED Display, Up to 10 Days Battery Life Launched in India

  Huawei Watch Fit 3 has been launched in India. The smartwatch comes with a 5 ATM water-resistant rating, Bluetooth calling support and a functional crown. It is claimed to last for up to 10 days on a single charge. Users can control music playback and the camera shutter directly from the watch on compatible phones. The Watch Fit 3 is equipped with ...

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  JBL Tune Buds 2, Tune Beam 2 and Tune Flex 2 With ANC, Spatial Sound Launched in India

  JBL has introduced the Tune Series 2 TWS earphones in India. The lineup includes the JBL Tune Buds 2, Tune Beam 2 and Tune Flex 2 headsets. They support adaptive noise cancellation, spatial sound, multi-point connectivity, and Google Fast Pair. Users can customise several features to personalise their audio experiences with the JBL Headphones app...

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  Noise Air Buds Pro 6 With LHDC Support, Up to 50 Hours Total Battery Life Launched in India: Price, Features

  Noise Air Buds Pro 6 have been introduced in India. The TWS earphones are equipped with 12.4mm drivers and support dual device connectivity. They are claimed to offer up to 49dB hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) and up to seven hours of playback time on a single charge. The Air Buds Pro 6 support spatial audio, Google Fast Pair, in-ear detecti...

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  Adobe Adds New Features to Premiere Pro and After Effects, Makes Generative Extend Generally Available

  Adobe is rolling out several new features for Premiere Pro and After Effects. Announced on Wednesday, these features will be showcased at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show 2025 in Las Vegas. The company says it took feedback from professional editors and motion designers and is now introducing artificial intelligence (AI) workflow...

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  HMD 130 Music, HMD 150 Music With 2W Speaker, UPI Support Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  HMD 130 Music and HMD 150 Music have been launched in India as the latest feature phones by Human Mobile Devices (HMD). The new feature phones come in multiple colour options and have a 2,500mAh battery. They are claimed to offer up to 50 hours of music playback on a single charge. They have UPI payment capabilities and sport 2.4-inch QVGA displays...

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  Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 With Bug Fixes; AirPods Max Gets Lossless Audio

  Apple on Monday released new firmware for several of its audio products. AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max users can download the update to access new features and bug fixes. The company says when paired with an iPhone running the latest iOS 18.4 update, AirPods Max with USB Type-C can take advantage of two new audio features, lossless audi...

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  Instagram Adopts Popular TikTok Feature, Adds 2X Playback Speed Option for Reels

  Instagram has silently rolled out a new feature for its app which lets users double the playback speed of Instagram Reels. Earlier this year, Instagram extended the duration of Reels to up to three minutes and this latest feature is aimed at offering an option to users for consuming longer content quickly.

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  Sony WF-C710N TWS Earphones With ANC, Up to 30 Hours Total Battery Life Launched

  Sony WF-C710N TWS earphones were launched in select global markets on Tuesday as successors to the Sony WF-C700N TWS headsets. They are equipped with noise-cancelling features including Ambient Sound and Adaptive Sound Control. The WF-C710N are compatible with the Sound Connect app and are claimed to offer a total playback time of up to 30 hours ...

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  Apple's AirPods Max to Gain Lossless Audio, Low-Latency Audio Support With iOS 18.4 Update

  Apple's AirPods Max will soon support lossless audio playback, enabled by iOS 18.4. This update applies to the refreshed version featuring a USB Type-C port. Apple also promises low-latency performance via USB cable, comparable to its built-in speakers. These enhancements elevate the audio experience of Apple's most premium wireless headphones.

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  Huawei FreeBuds 6 With Semi-Open Design, Up to 36 Hours Total Battery Life Launched: Price, Features

  Huawei FreeBuds 6 were launched in China on Thursday alongside the Huawei Pura X foldable smartphone. The TWS earphones come in a water-drop shape with a semi-open ear design. They are claimed to be smaller and lighter than preceding models. The earbuds are equipped with dual drivers including 11mm dynamic drivers and micro-tweeter units. Togethe...

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  Realme Buds Air 7 With Up to 13 Hours Battery Life Launched in India: Price, Features

  Realme Buds Air 7 have been launched in India. The TWS earphones are claimed to offer a battery life of up to 13 hours on a single charge. They are said to provide a total playback time of up to 52 hours with the case. The earphones have an IP55 dust and splash resistance rating. They support dual-device connectivity, LHDC 5.0 audio codec, up to 52...

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  Mivi SuperPods Concerto TWS Earphones With Up to 60 Hours Total Battery Life Launched in India

  Mivi SuperPods Concerto TWS earphones were launched in India on Thursday. They offer up to 35dB active noise cancellation (ANC) support and come with 3D soundstage technology. The earphones are claimed to offer a total usage time of up to 60 hours together with the case. The TWS earphones come with a Hi-Res Audio certification as well as support fo...