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Why Your Current Earbuds Suddenly Sound “Bad” Compared to New 2026 Models

The moment new 2026 earbuds slip into place, older ones can feel like they belong in a different decade. Bass seems thinner. Voices lose texture. Details fade. The music has not changed, but something definitely has.

Clever Dude

Are clunky mic dongles going to be a thing of the past? This company is updating popular wireless mics to work without receivers

Rode now has three wireless mics that connect to an iPhone without hogging a port, thanks to Bluetooth

Digital Camera World

Did Qi2 and Bluetooth Auracast live up to my expectations in 2025?

Did the accessories market live up to my expectations? Lets take a retrospective look at 2025, my predictions from last year, and what came to pass.

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Bluetooth 6 is about to be everywhere in 2026 — What is it, how is it better, and do you really need it?

Bluetooth 6 was introduced in September 2024, but it still remains a rare sight in our favorite tech. That's expected to change in 2026, and I have all the details you need to know right here.

Windows Central

Your iPhone is probably letting down your wireless headphones — but this tiny $50 USB-C dongle can save the day

This little dongle could be the difference between good and excellent sound with your iPhone.

Tom’s Guide

My new favorite deep Windows lore: Microsoft once broke its Bluetooth driver code by sticking a ® symbol in the name of its own mouse

Never let your legal department write driver code!

PC Gamer

This Cassette Boombox just blew away every other Bluetooth speaker — but it's not cheap

It might look old, but the GB-001 is filled with modern features — and it delivers some truly epic sound.

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Wi-Fi vs Bluetooth — which is better for streaming music to your soundbar

There are two ways to listen to music over your soundbar — but which is the best?

Tom’s Guide

Sennheiser just revealed new wireless headphones that bundle a special transmitter for 'true audiophile sound' on the go

The Sennheiser HDB 630 come with a USB-C dongle for ‘hi-res’ Bluetooth audio, but also set out to deliver great battery life and effective adaptive ANC

TechRadar

I reviewed Edifier’s palm-sized Bluetooth speaker, and it's one of the best small models of the year – here’s why

I reviewed a retro-style small Bluetooth speaker that blew my expectations out of the water – here’s what makes it so special.

TechRadar

Tile exploit could let stalkers follow you with your own tracker — Bluetooth broadcasting flaw is relatively simple to exploit, researchers discover

Georgia Institute of Technology researchers found design flaws in Tile location trackers that can be abused to stalk their owners.

Tom’s Hardware

Questyle's tiny wireless DAC is the Bluetooth audio upgrade your phone so desperately needs

Bluetooth audio is convenient, but if there’s a mismatch between the codecs your phone and your headphones support, you won’t hear your music’s full quality. Questyle’s tiny dongle fixes that by adding leading high-quality codecs to any phone –or, for that matter, PC

TechRadar

Spotify Lossless is officially on the way – these are the 5 main things you need to know

From launch date to device compatibility, these are the main points to bear in mind when it comes to Spotify Lossless.

TechRadar

Tired of guessing how good music from your phone actually is? Meet the free Bluetooth Codec Changer app I can't live without

Homescreen Heroes: if you're tired of messing around in your phone's settings to know the audio quality you're streaming over Bluetooth, you need this app

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AptX unpacked: your guide to using Qualcomm’s Bluetooth codecs (and the devices that support them)

Struggling to understand the difference between aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive? That's why we're here

A new Bluetooth upgrade signals great news for phone and wireless headphone users

Specifications for the new Bluetooth 6.1 suggest that battery life and privacy could be enhanced for phones and accessories.

Android Central

Samsung might launch real Hi-Fi wireless earbuds using UWB. Here's why that is a great idea.

UWB carries a lot more data than Bluetooth, and its limitations won't affect using it for headphones. Do it, Samsung!

Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones could be on their way, and may have fixed last-gen's biggest problem

Official filings show what looks like the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones with a Bluetooth boost and a significant design change.

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Tribit StormBox 2 review: a bargain Bluetooth speaker with big sound and decent battery life

It’s no five-star performer – but no other speaker available for this price sounds anywhere near this good.

Android Central

I finally tried Auracast, and it feels like what Bluetooth was always meant to be

After going through a demo of Auracast at IFA 2024, I'm convinced this is the perfect use case for Bluetooth.

Android Central

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 update hauls in several fixes for Pixel Bluetooth and more

Google dropped Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 for all enrolled and eligible Pixel devices.

PC Gamer

Bluetooth 6 announced with Apple-like device tracking, lower latency, and improved efficiency

We'll just have to wait and see if it's fast enough for gaming.

Tom’s Hardware

Bluetooth 6.0 adds centimeter-level accuracy for device tracking — upgraded version also improves device pairing

Bluetooth 6.0 will make Bluetooth devices even more efficient and reliable.

Bluetooth gets a huge upgrade that better helps you find your phone and other devices

Bluetooth 6.0 will be able to tell distances to improve Find My services.

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Tech startup connects to two satellites in orbit from Earth via Bluetooth — using off the shelf chip and a software update

Tech startup Hubble Network connected to two satellites in orbit from Earth via Bluetooth.

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