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Snapdragon Sound Explained! An interview with Qualcomm about next gen wireless audio!

This video is sponsored by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

What is Snapdragon Sound? I sat down with Sarah McMurray, Sr Mgr, Product Marketing, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. to talk about high fidelity, major improvements coming to Bluetooth, and when new headphones will be available. From true wireless to active noise cancellation, Sarah talked us through the next phase of audio certifications from Qualcomm. Plus we answered questions from Snapdragon Insiders around the globe! You want the scoop on next gen audio? We’ve got it!

It’s been great to collaborate with Qualcomm and their new Snapdragon Insiders community, created for tech enthusiasts who deserve something extra. They’re among the first to celebrate, engage with, and experience the latest in what Snapdragon has to offer. This includes news, announcements about Snapdragon-enabled devices, and access to small-group interactions with content creators and Qualcomm experts.

Learn more about Snapdragon Insiders: https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragoninsiders Continue reading “Snapdragon Sound Explained! An interview with Qualcomm about next gen wireless audio!”

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Creative SoundBlaster X3 Review: Computer-y, but Fun!

Treat your ears!

A lot of consumer tech products seem to lack consideration for good audio. At this price there are plenty of ways to spruce up ONE  audio spec, but very few boxes tackle as many different audio solutions.

Let’s take a listen to the SoundBlaster X3!

Continue reading “Creative SoundBlaster X3 Review: Computer-y, but Fun!”

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1More Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless Review: Bluetooth Neckbands Rule!

NECKBANDS RULE!

1More has refreshed their dual driver Bluetooth earbuds!

Better battery! Better Noise Reduction! Let’s take a listen to 1More’s PRO neckband! Continue reading “1More Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless Review: Bluetooth Neckbands Rule!”

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#2020Hearing: A year-long tech project to protect your hearing!

2020 Hearing.

A year-long series of videos and articles aimed at protecting your hearing and improving your audio entertainment. I’ve never been so excited to share a hashtag.

Here’s my official introduction to this series, and some early thoughts on the content I’ll be producing.

I hope you’ll help me spread the word!  Our ears deserve a bit more attention.

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Apple: Premium e-Waste and Normalizing Disposability

Let’s be frank. If I hadn’t put “Apple” in the post title, would you have clicked on it?

The reason this article is going to focus on Apple, they are the highest profile company pushing these kinds of manufacturing decisions. If you’re a fan of Apple hardware, I’m sure there will be an inclination towards defending your brand.

“Other companies are doing things like this too.”

Other companies should be criticized too.

Though, we should acknowledge that many of these companies wouldn’t be following this path without Apple. AirPods show how profitable it is to make expensive headphones as disposable as possible. Apple stands to take the lion share of the profits with this tactic. It’s my belief we should start with the largest companies, and THEN work down to smaller players copying Apple.

We should “punch up” with our criticisms. Apple is currently the king of this e-waste hill. We’ll start with them. Continue reading “Apple: Premium e-Waste and Normalizing Disposability”

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Neckbands are BETTER than True Wireless Earbuds: It’s not even close…

Consumers are being pushed to Bluetooth audio, as phones ditch the headphone jack. The popular trend is true wireless. It’s kind of futuristic to cut the cord, but is it really better?

It is not.

There’s not a single comparison point where true wireless earbuds are better than a neckband solution, other than “they look nifty”.

Allow me to rant into your ear holes for a minute… Continue reading “Neckbands are BETTER than True Wireless Earbuds: It’s not even close…”

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CCA C16 Earbuds Review: 8 Drivers PER EAR are CRAZY!

We’re in a headphone driver arms race. Consumer dual drivers were novel. Triple drivers were exotic. Then four and five driver earbuds blew out minds. But eight. Eight is getting a bit crazy. CCA earns their price, this is a unique and interesting sound for a pair of in ear monitors, but my feelings on these buds are a bit complicated… Let’s chat… Continue reading “CCA C16 Earbuds Review: 8 Drivers PER EAR are CRAZY!”

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Comica SIG.LAV V05 MI Lavalier for iPhone: Terrible name, GREAT microphone!

Comica SIG.LAV review! Smartphone cameras are amazing, but recording audio from smartphones hasn’t evolved as fast as the optics. Comica has a killer solution for iPhone users looking to spruce up their vlogs and mobile journalism projects, but is it a good fit for general consumers making family videos? Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “Comica SIG.LAV V05 MI Lavalier for iPhone: Terrible name, GREAT microphone!”

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