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Samsung's Galaxy Buds On Clip to Your Ear for $229
Samsung's first clip-on open-ear buds promise 9.5 hours per charge and cost $229 in the US from early November. Europe waits until 2027.
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Schiit Mani 3 Moves the Gain Button to the Front for $149
Schiit's Mani 3 phono preamp keeps the Mani 2's $149 price, adds front-panel gain and loading controls, and ships now in black.
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Technics SL-1210MKX Adds a ±50% Pitch Slider for Scratch DJs
Technics' SL-1210MKX turntable ships January 2027 at £1,299 with a heavier chassis and a new ±50% pitch setting. It's for DJs, not casual vinyl fans.
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HomePod mini 2: Is It Worth $149 Without Siri AI?
Apple's HomePod mini 2 is $149 and ships October 30, but its Siri AI feature arrives later. Is the HomePod mini 2 worth buying now, or should you wait?
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Sony's New Walkmans Start at $1,899. The Flagship Is $5,899.
Sony's three new Android 16 Walkmans run from $1,899.99 to $5,899.99. The flagship is gold-plated copper, and the old model is now far cheaper.