Sony SRS-RA5000 speaker review: An expensive experiment
Digital Trends
APRIL 9, 2021
As the first speaker that lets you experience Sony's 360 Reality Audio format, it's intriguing but too pricey.
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Digital Trends
APRIL 9, 2021
As the first speaker that lets you experience Sony's 360 Reality Audio format, it's intriguing but too pricey.
The Verge
OCTOBER 5, 2020
The new Nest Audio sits between the Nest Mini and Home Max in price, size, and output. Despite that lower price, the Nest Audio is an improvement over the Google Home in nearly every way. Similarly, Sonos is now in the smart speaker game , bringing its rock-solid wireless streaming and class-leading audio quality to the table.
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TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
who listen to podcasts — we still haven’t seen that crossover behavior, where audio becomes a part of everyday lives,” CEO Doug Imbruce argued. “We think that’s because the experience of discovering and consuming podcasts is ancient. It literally feels like browsing the web in 1997.” Image Credits: Podz.
Engadget
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Given its been nearly six years since the original, there are understandably substantial improvements to audio quality and battery life, as well as the addition of active noise cancellation (ANC). That component assists with everything from heart-rate monitoring to Spatial Audio and ANC.
The Verge
JUNE 9, 2021
At launch, it’s a very hit or miss experience Late on Monday night, Apple flipped the switch on two new features for its Apple Music subscription service : immersive Dolby Atmos spatial audio and lossless-quality streaming. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. That sounds incredible.’
The Verge
DECEMBER 24, 2020
The Echo Frames have sold me on the concept of having discreet, personal audio available at all times. But while I’m sold on the concept , for reasons both in and out of Amazon’s control, the experience of actually using the Echo Frames falls well short of their potential. Echo Frames audio and battery life.
TechCrunch
APRIL 5, 2023
Startup Adthos this week launched a platform that uses AI to generate scripts for audio ads — and even add voiceovers, sound effects and music. We train and select them based on our experience in markets and ad creation,” Wedel said. “We use real-life voice actors for the training of synthetic voices.
Mashable Tech
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
That is a 33% discount on a pair of AI-powered noise-canceling earbuds with real-time translation, 360 Audio, high-resolution sound, and IPX7 water resistance. These earbuds are designed for serious audio lovers. SSC HiFi and UHQ audio codecs deliver 24-bit/96KHz high-resolution sound. The AI features go beyond just audio.
The Verge
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Here are words I’ve used to describe Pixel hardware in past reviews, all of which apply to the Pixel 5: utilitarian , humdrum , unassuming , and premium. The bottom speaker sounds much better than the panel audio speaker. Instead, Google has used the technology it acquired when it bought Redux in 2018 : panel audio.
TechSpot
AUGUST 12, 2020
Wireless audio has ballooned in popularity, in part thanks to Apple AirPods. In terms of user experience, AirPods are tough to beat, but that comes with a steep price tag and ecosystem limitations. So when electronics startup EarFun offered us to review a set of AirPods alternatives that would only.
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Even with current-generation VR’s inherent awkwardness, it feels like a final product rather than an early-adopter experiment. But text is notably less grainy, and in turn, the whole experience feels more polished. The problem isn’t the sound quality; the Quest 2 has reasonable audio, although I find it a little thin.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 30, 2012
This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. Cinchcast :: cinchcast.com.
The Verge
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
It was a unique device — instead of prioritizing an accessible price and smart assistant features, it was laser-focused on audio quality and considerably more expensive than its closest competitors from Amazon and Google, while being less capable as a smart speaker. As a result, the HomePod didn’t really take off.
The Verge
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
In the meantime, Microsoft has built what feels like an exciting PC upgrade experience in a console form. These load times and CPU improvements, alongside a big bump to 12 teraflops of GPU performance, all contribute to an experience in existing games that feels a lot smoother. Optimized games and 120Hz modes.
Engadget
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
A series of events (Black Friday, the holidays, CES) pushed this review onto the back burner, which means I spent a lot of time with the watch in a less formal capacity, wearing it on and off for around three months before formally evaluating it for this review. Two new colors, green and cream, add to the silver hue from last year.
Digital Trends
AUGUST 11, 2021
Great sound, ease of use, and a huge list of features make this Sony soundbar very hard to beat.
The Verge
AUGUST 6, 2020
But I generally like the look and the fact that Samsung is experimenting. This spaciousness lends well to audio quality, which is dynamic and full-bodied. It’s not a constant source of frustration, but it happens with more frequency than other earbuds I’ve reviewed lately. Buds Live have a style all their own.
The Verge
MARCH 12, 2021
In this review I’m looking at the Summit Series , which is MSI’s attempt to enter the same space. Gen 1, one combination audio jack, one microSD reader, and one HDMI jack, in addition to the barrel-plug power port. Audio jack, HDMI, USB-C, USB-A, and power port on the left. Gen 2, one USB 3.2
The Verge
MARCH 27, 2021
Bose’s sporty shades offer good sound, a steady fit, and total awareness It’s still fair to call audio sunglasses a niche category, but with Bose offering several models, Amazon in the game , and counting recent announcements from Razer and JLab , it’s certainly a growing one. Describing the sound quality of audio sunglasses can be tricky.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 3, 2012
This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. Cinchcast :: cinchcast.com.
The Verge
JULY 27, 2020
It’s a shame that the phone’s audio quality doesn’t keep up. The other two extra cameras on the back of the device were more of a mixed bag in my experience. It’s a big screen, but the phone’s small bezels mean that the phone itself wasn’t too large for me. I wouldn’t like it to be any bigger, however.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 27, 2012
This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. Cinchcast :: cinchcast.com.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 28, 2013
Ideal for capturing contact information for your mailing list, event registrations, and even customizing PayPal into your website for donation processing, Wufoo is well-reviewed and reasonably priced. The design is slick, the functionality is cutting-edge, and the reviewers are raving. Worldometers :: worldometers.info.
The Verge
DECEMBER 12, 2021
That said, they still sound very good for the price; Sony rarely skimps on audio quality. The C500s lack the noise cancellation, LDAC support, and richer audio experience of the much pricier 1000XM4s. But voice call quality isn’t a strength for Sony’s entry-level buds, and the experience can be rough in noisy environments.
TechCrunch
AUGUST 5, 2023
So until an AI can do it for you, here’s a handy roundup of the last week’s stories in the world of machine learning, along with notable research and experiments we didn’t cover on their own. The company launched the AI Test Kitchen experience last year to let users interact with projects powered by different AI models such as LaMDA 2.
The Verge
MAY 2, 2021
USB-C, USB-A, audio jack on the left. It also offers a comfortable typing experience, with satisfying keys that are still quiet. Gen 1 Type-A, and a 3.5mm combination audio jack. My one disappointment was audio. The 7c certainly works — but the experience was a bit slow. It’s also quite portable at 2.65
The Verge
MARCH 24, 2022
Google announced Wednesday it’s making some improvements to how it decides which product reviews it shows in Search results. The idea behind these and other recent product reviews updates is to ensure that reviews you see are high quality and actually include helpful information about a product you might be considering buying.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 8, 2013
If your nonprofit engages in advocacy, it’s worth experimenting with. This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. That said, you should also monitor this site (and others like it) for the rare rogue review.
The Verge
JUNE 3, 2021
Google never managed to get the two Pixel Buds connected as reliably as many competitors, and some owners still complain of audio dropouts even after numerous firmware updates. Both the antenna and chipset architectures were optimized for stronger transmission power and increased range to avoid cross-body audio dropouts.
The Verge
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Sony gives you a wild amount of control over the phone display’s white balance settings, for example, and there’s a Dolby Atmos EQ menu in the settings if you want to tune how the phone’s audio sounds. There are advanced camera features and audio visual modes to really tailor the experience to your needs.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 27, 2012
This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. Cinchcast :: cinchcast.com.
The Verge
DECEMBER 23, 2020
We’ve reviewed a number of Asus laptops this year that are members of the ROG Zephyrus gaming line — powerful, while still portable and attractive. If you clicked on this review, you’re probably most curious about the frame rates this laptop is putting up. Overall, CS:GO was a smooth experience. Suffice to say: they’re good.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 10, 2022
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The Verge
APRIL 6, 2021
But it’s also designed to slot into Sonos’ multiroom audio platform and showcase the versatility that comes with it. For this review, I’ll keep it simple and focus on speakers that resemble the Roam in size. But this is not a cylinder-style speaker that shoots audio in all directions. This speaker doesn’t float. Yes, I checked.
The MatrixFiles
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Yes, today, we can go back to the recording, but that’s time-consuming and we don’t always keep the video or audio recording of a meeting. Our experience with Fathom by and large has been terrific. What has been your experience? If there’s ever a question about a discussion or a decision, we go back to the notes. How about you?
The Verge
OCTOBER 25, 2021
The new regular AirPods get a lot right even before the gimmicky spatial audio part For the first time since their introduction in 2016, Apple’s AirPods have a completely new design. The third-gen AirPods have redesigned drivers and support spatial audio with head tracking.
The Verge
MAY 13, 2020
typing experience. On top of that, one of those tabs was running a videoconference over WebRTC, and I was recording audio via Audio Hijack and using Bluetooth headphones. I can’t definitively say the new Magic Keyboard will be reliable long term, but all signs point to that. It’s not a whole lot more than that, however.
The Verge
JANUARY 26, 2021
and an audio combo jack on the left and two Type-A USB 3.2 separate input and output audio jacks, and an SD card reader (though that reader was frustratingly slow according to reviewers ). When it came to regular multitasking and office work, I didn’t experience any performance issues with the GP66. Gen 2 with DP1.4,
The Verge
OCTOBER 16, 2020
The attention to detail is impressive, with accurate inscriptions and colors across all four models, and Sega even managed to find room for a headphone jack so you can experience Game Gear audio in glorious stereo. Other games have had easy modes or cheat codes programmed in. The Game Gear Micro is clearly an absurd product.
The Verge
OCTOBER 5, 2021
I wish this looked like the Surface Pro X,” lamented Tom Warren in his otherwise positive review of the Surface Pro 7. Across the internet, reviewers begged Microsoft to find a way to put the Pro 7’s chips in the Pro X’s chassis. It makes for a better Windows experience, regardless of the app you’re using. The $1,099.99-and-up
The Verge
JANUARY 15, 2021
But they also inch Samsung closer to a siloed-off world, not unlike Apple, where the best experience is reserved for people who stick to Samsung-branded devices. A few features like 3D audio and automatic device switching — sound familiar? Clarity is also good, as you should be able to hear in Becca’s video review above.
The Verge
MAY 16, 2020
Type-A, an audio jack, and an Ethernet jack on the left side. Type-A, one audio jack, one Ethernet jack. If you can tolerate the noise, you’ll get a decent gaming experience out of the Aero. The audio had more than enough volume to overpower the loud fans. On the right, two more USB 3.2 On the right: two USB 3.2
The Verge
JUNE 4, 2020
I suspect it will also be the introduction for many people to Dolby Atmos audio in the home. That said, most recent 4K TVs should be capable of sending Atmos audio from apps like Netflix to the soundbar through the TV’s HDMI ARC port. surround experience. Hearing the Arc will make you want to own it. Dolby Digital Plus.
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