Qualcomm today announced Snapdragon Sound, which is what the company describes as “a chain of audio innovations and software” that work together to significantly improve audio quality when listening to music through wireless headphones, earbuds, and other devices. The goal is to deliver “high-resolution, wired quality audio, wirelessly,” according to James Chapman, Qualcomm’s VP of… Read more
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MSI MEG Z590 Ace Review: New Ace in Town
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read more...Best Bluetooth record players: budget to premium plate spinners
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read more...Intel Kills Off Overclocking-Focused Extended Warranty
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read more...Discovery Plus is the perfect background noise streaming service
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read more...Apple AirPods Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds+: Which should you buy?
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read more...My PS5 is now matte black thanks to Dbrand’s Darkplates
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read more...Monster Hunter Rise was made for the Switch, and it’s coming to PC, too
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read more...Bungie addresses major Destiny 2 player complaints with massive changes on the horizon
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read more...Spotify will let you filter your liked songs by mood and genre
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