No sound in video calls? Here’s how to fix it
You’re in the middle of a video conference, everyone is waiting, but your microphone isn’t working? Or you can be heard, but all the other participants remain mute? Welcome to the club of Windows audio…
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Creative Pebble X review: Big PC sound in a tiny package
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Clear, crisp sound Attractive RGB accents Wired and wireless connectivity Cons Comes without a subwoofer Limited app support for Android and iOS Control buttons are tiny Our Verdict The…
Sound Blaster is back — with a modular Stream Deck-style control hub
Those of you who can remember a time before giant CRT televisions became “retro” might have fond memories of Creative Labs. The company made the Sound Blaster series of add-in sound cards, hardware that’s now…
OpenAI’s Sora 2 lets users insert themselves into AI videos with sound
On Tuesday, OpenAI announced Sora 2, its second-generation video-synthesis AI model that can now generate videos in various styles with synchronized dialogue and sound effects, which is a first for the company. OpenAI also launched…
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 headphones review: Great sound and battery life
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent sound quality Competitive price Impressive battery life Cons Noise-cancellation could be stronger No spatial audio or Dolby Atmos Our Verdict The noise-cancellation could be a little more effective,…
Apple teams up with Universal Music Group to add Sound Therapy to Apple Music
May 15 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and Apple always uses the occasion to highlight some of the new accessibility features coming to iPhones and Macs. This year, Apple’s got another announcement to share: three…
Asus ROG Delta II review: Premium sound but cumbersome ear pads
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great sound Lightweight Two audio sources simultaneously Two pairs of ear pads included Cons Ear pads have to be fiddled in with difficulty Only partially suitable for small heads…
Test: Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi – headphones with good sound (but many weaknesses)
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good sound Smart personalized sound feature Comfortable fit Cons Mediocre noise cancellation Poor touch controls Limited and feature-poor app Our Verdict Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi is stylish, sounds great,…
Nvidia’s new ‘Studio Voice’ AI feature makes your crappy mic sound pro
Nvidia has mostly been in the news lately for its GeForce RTX 50-series cards and DLSS 4 technology, which is way more than just “fake frames.” But the company has been working in other directions…
Is 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound better for gaming?
Your sound can really affect how immersive your gaming experience can be, which, understandably, makes it critical to choose the best surround sound setup — 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Each has their pros and…