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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Auracast | History Defined

Victrola announces upgrades to its Auracast turntable and a collaboration with Third Man Records

Changes include new finishes, an upgraded Ortofon cartridge and a replaceable headshell

What Hi-Fi?

Marshall’s new big and bullish home speaker is just as much of a delight on the eyes as it is on the ears, and it blew me away with its rumbling bass and amp-inspired aesthetic

The Marshall Stanmore IV is a stellar-sounding speaker with a beautiful look to match, I only wish it had better-than-Bluetooth streaming.

TechRadar

The JBL Go 5 is one of the best budget speakers I’ve tested, and it offers stellar sound for just $54

The JBL Go 5 is a compact and budget speaker, offering refined sound quality, excellent IP68-rated durability, and it's accompanied by a user-friendly app.

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After testing the new Sony WF-1000XM6, I'm convinced they're the only earbuds you need for great sound and excellent ANC

Sony's WF-1000XM6 earbuds are their best yet, and the best ANC earbuds on the market right now.

Android Central

I found the 5 best Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 features you probably aren't using

The new Galaxy Buds 4 are here, and they come with a handful of helpful software features that work best with Samsung phones.

Android Central

I just tested the ‘best party speaker of 2026’ — here's why you should buy the Marshall Bromley 450

The Marshall Bromley 450 is an excellent and powerful party speaker, featuring a wide soundstage, tactile controls, and sporting a luxurious design.

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Philips 'The Tina' (TAV9000D) review: Back to the future in style

Philips' all-in-one vinyl and music centre pays homage to retro sound systems

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I just tested the JBL Flip 7 — is it the best compact Bluetooth speaker yet?

With its bulletproof design, thumping bass, and decent price point, the JBL Flip 7 is another outstanding Bluetooth speaker, with enough hardware and software smarts to justify an upgrade over the excellent Flip 6.

Tom’s Guide

German airport trials new technology to help travellers with hearing loss

Gate information such as boarding calls, changes or delays will be relayed straight into hearing aids

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Marshall's dinky streaming hub brings wireless multi-room and vinyl support to its rock'n'roll Bluetooth speakers

The compact device supports Auracast, Spotify Connect and Tidal

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Bring Heddonism to your home with Marshall's brand new Wi-Fi music hub — it turns Marshall's Bluetooth speakers into a multi-room system

Marshall's new Heddon media streaming hub streams from Wi-Fi to Auracast and works with the key music streamers.

TechRadar

What is JBL PartyBoost? Is it the same as Connect+ and Auracast?

Learn how to connect your JBL speakers wirelessly for an even bigger sound

What Hi-Fi?

2025 was awesome for consumer audio, but some key things were very underwhelming

Nothing dropped the bomb, on-device voice controls just bombed, Auracast floundered, and lossless came alive! My takeaways for audio in 2025.

Android Central

Panasonic TVs are getting an Auracast upgrade – and that means headphones for everyone

Panasonic is rolling out an Auracast upgrade across multiple models – including 2024 TVs

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This is the most underrated Bluetooth feature everyone should be using

Auracast is the game-changing Bluetooth feature I want to see more companies embrace

Android Central

Unlock the best Bluetooth audio on your Android phone with these game-changing dongles

Don't buy a new phone! Instead, buy one of these dongles to get the Bluetooth audio you thought you couldn't have

I finally found a reason to like Auracast –and it wasn't what I expected

Forget station announcements, it's all about audio groups

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Arcam A15+

The Arcam A15+ gains circuit and power supply refinements to reinforce its status as a class-leader.

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EarFun claims a "world's first" for its new dual-driver buds and over-ears

EarFun's new headphones boast ANC, lossless, LE Audio and Auracast, with big battery life and a surprisingly low price tag

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New LG TVs just got a free upgrade that makes it super-easy for multiple people to listen with headphones or hearing aids

Bluetooth Auracast enables easy listening for multiple people, without the hassle of pairing

Android Central

One UI 8 beta has a funky lock screen trick that morphs around images

Samsung's One UI 8 software might bring new lock screen customization via a morphing clock.

Tom’s Guide

LG TVs have one of the most useful features of 2025 — and no one’s talking about it

Auracast could change the way many of us experience TV

Android Central

Samsung showcases Auracast's potential for hearing accessibility

At the event, attendees utilized Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro or GN hearing aids to listen to audio from a single source — highlighting the Auracast's ability.

Android Central

Ask Jerry: Can Auracast help me?

Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!

What Hi-Fi?

JBL's dynamic duo explode onto our list of the best Bluetooth speakers

The JBL Flip 7 and Charge 6 have arrived on our list of the best Bluetooth speakers, ousting each respective model's previous generation.

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