Breggz, the premium audio brand founded by Dutch artist and songwriter Xander de Buisonjé, today announces the launch of Zohn 2, the brand's next-generation wireless earphones certified for IMAX Enhanced. Combining a five-driver acoustic architecture with Breggz Master Tuning and Sound Profiles, Zohn 2 is designed to bring listeners closer to the detail, depth and emotion of music and film as their creators intended.

Breggz founder, Xander de Buisonjé"I just want the world to hear what I hear. On stage and in the studio, I hear every layer of the music through my wired in-ear monitors. With Zohn 2, we want to bring that level of detail to everyday listening, whether you're listening to music or watching a film."

Pulsar has apparently been busy in recent months, with the gaming peripherals maker previously showing off an upcoming ergonomic gaming mouse designed for gamers with large hands and more recently teasing new dual-sensor gaming mice that will allow for true virtual sensor position for individual customization. Now, according to a recent post shared by @jakeufps on X, Pulsar is planning to launch two new Hall effect gaming keyboards: the Sboard HE TKL and Sboard HE 100%.

As you might have guessed, the names denote two distinct keyboard form factors—classic TKL and 100% layouts, the latter of which is already something of a rarity in the modern gaming keyboard market—but instead of chasing fancy features, like programmable knobs, Pulsar has gone for a cleaner aesthetic and functionality. Both keyboards have the typical 8 kHz polling rate and Hall effect switches expected from serious gaming keyboards launched in 2026, but they also have built in DACs and four-pole 3.5 mm audio combo jacks for audio passthrough. Both keyboards will also supposedly launch with silent Hall effect switches, which is another stand-out feature in a world of clacky gaming keyboards.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Hammerhead V3 Chroma, premium wired USB-C gaming earbuds engineered for distraction-free immersion, tactile handheld control, and signature style.

Designed for players who demand uncompromised, zero-latency digital audio on the go, the Hammerhead V3 Chroma brings active noise cancellation (ANC) and multi-platform versatility to mobile, handheld, and PC gaming.

HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, control and lighting systems, today announced the JBL Professional 3 Series MkIII powered studio monitor family. Representing the most extensive redesign of the 3 Series platform to date, the new lineup includes the JBL 305P MkIII, 306P MkIII and 308P MkIII powered studio monitors, along with the JBL 310S MkIII powered subwoofer.

Building on the legacy of the JBL Professional 3 Series, the MkIII family introduces redesigned acoustic systems, new Class D amplification, simplified room optimization and integrated mounting options to support workflows ranging from compact stereo production setups to 2.1, surround and immersive monitoring.

High-performance gaming peripheral brand ATTACK SHARK is set to introduce the X60 Gaming Headset, its latest premium audio offering built to meet the demands of competitive gamers and multi-device users. The headset combines advanced acoustic engineering, ergonomic comfort, low-latency wireless performance, and an RGB-enabled charging dock with integrated hub functionality. It is a complete desktop audio solution built for FPS gaming, entertainment, and extended daily use.

Built for Competitive Audio Performance
The X60 features a 53 mm dynamic driver with a PEN nano-polymer diaphragm, a material widely used in professional audio equipment for its ability to reduce distortion and improve clarity. Combined with a large independent acoustic chamber and airflow-balancing technology, the design delivers precise sound reproduction with clear layering and accurate positional cues, helping players react faster in competitive gameplay. Premium Audio Quality—Experience rich, immersive sound with crisp footsteps, detailed in-game effects, and enhanced audio depth.

GXTrust, a well-established European brand in gaming accessories, and THX Ltd., a world-class high-fidelity audio and video tuning, certification, and technology company, today announced a strategic partnership to elevate gaming audio across GXTrust product offerings. Representing a shared commitment to providing premium sound quality, immersion, and performance to gamers, this collaboration marks an advance in audio immersion for gaming fans across Europe and beyond.

High-quality audio has become a priority in modern gaming - from competitive gameplay where clear communication and directional cues are key, to immersive titles that demand rich, detailed soundscapes to transport players to brand-new worlds. This GXTrust x THX partnership comes at this critical time in the market to deliver consumer electronics products that deliver audio with a wide soundstage with emotional realism and cinematic sound.

Audio-Technica today announced the release of its ATH-M50xSTS-WL StreamSet wireless streaming headset, the first wireless model in the StreamSet lineup. Designed for streamers, content creators, and gamers, the headset combines the studio sound of the ATH-M50x professional monitor headphones with microphone technology based on Audio-Technica's 20 Series.

The ATH-M50xSTS-WL brings low-latency, interference-resistant 2.4 GHz digital wireless connectivity to the StreamSet range, expanding the lineup beyond its XLR and USB models. An included USB transceiver enables plug-and-play use with PCs and compatible gaming consoles, giving users the freedom of a cable-free streaming experience.

A newly published Sony Interactive Entertainment patent application, titled "Audio Processing System and Method," describes a way to turn in-game sounds into visual cues for players who are deaf or hard of hearing. The system classifies the intended effect of a sound before it plays, such as building fear or tension, warning of danger, or describing the environment, and then displays a matching visual element. That could be an icon, a shape, or even an onomatopoeic word like "Roar!" for a nearby monster. Properties such as color, brightness, or transparency are tied to the sound's volume and character.

The patent also describes directional lighting to show where a sound is coming from, either as LEDs around the display or as LEDs encircling the touchpad on a DualSense controller. The application, published on October 22, is a continuation of a US application filed in May 2023, which in turn claims priority from a UK filing dating back to June 2022. One interesting detail is support for older games, since the patent suggests the operating system or a helper app could tag a legacy game's sound files and generate the cues without changes to the game's code.

Audio-Technica announces the introduction of its ATH-AWX7000 Closed Back Dynamic Wooden Headphones, combining ultimate audio performance with exquisite Japanese wood craftsmanship to create the company's finest headphones ever. The new ATH-AWX7000 features newly developed HMD (Hybrid Matrix Diaphragm) technology along with additional advancements and sets an extraordinary new sonic standard in audiophile dynamic headphones.

The housings of the ATH-AWX7000 are crafted from Kiso cypress, a prized wood used to construct Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. The wood is hand-finished in traditional Echizen lacquer to bring out the natural color of the wood's grain. Over time, the color will darken, to add to the wood's beauty and distinctive character. The headphones' frame and other components are finished in the traditional Japanese deep navy hue of kachi-iro (the traditional lucky color of the samurai).

A developer who goes by levi on X has announced Utsuro, a new project that runs Xbox One games on Apple devices. It's still very early, but the developer says it already runs Minecraft: Xbox One Edition "extremely well," and the attached video shows it running on iOS with touchscreen controls. According to the project's GitHub page, Minecraft hits around 36 to 60 FPS on the Mac build, and Sonic Mania and Rocket League run there too, complete with screenshots. Sonic Mania is marked as playable at around 57 FPS with sound, while Rocket League renders and drives at roughly 15 to 20 FPS, with dark lighting and no audio yet.

Utsuro also works differently from a typical emulator. Apparently, it skips hardware emulation altogether and runs the console's Windows-based software layer as x86-64 code on Apple's Arm chips through FEXCore, and fills in the system pieces the console itself would normally provide. Graphics go through Apple's Metal API, with the Xbox One's Direct3D 11.X shaders converted to Metal's shader language, while audio runs on CoreAudio. Getting it running isn't exactly simple either. On iOS, the app has to be sideloaded, needs a JIT helper like StikDebug, TrollStore, or a jailbroken device, and expects a decrypted dump of the game. The macOS version currently has to be built from source.

Bose Corporation, a global leader in audio innovation and research, announced today it has acquired Skullcandy, a lifestyle audio brand known for its bold products that bring together sound, style, and performance. Bose and Skullcandy have each spent decades finding new ways to bring people closer to the music they love. Together, they'll combine Bose's audio expertise, technology, and global reach with Skullcandy's design, understanding of its consumers, and authentic community connections to create new products and experiences and accelerate growth.

The acquisition follows a multi-year partnership that has already brought Sound by Bose technology to Skullcandy earbuds and headphones. The companies have seen firsthand how their strengths can come together to create products consumers love while staying true to what makes Skullcandy special, providing a foundation to accelerate further collaboration and innovation.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Kraken Kitty V3, a wired RGB headset designed for streamers looking to showcase their style and engage with their community. Building on the legacy of the iconic Kraken Kitty line, it puts its signature stream-reactive kitty ears and earcups powered by Razer Chroma RGB front and center, complemented with the Razer HyperClear Cardioid Mic and immersive audio.

With plug-and-play USB Type-C connectivity for compatible PC and mobile devices, creators can get connected and go live in seconds. Hybrid fabric and leatherette ear cushions deliver lasting comfort and passive noise isolation, helping streamers stay focused through extended gaming sessions, livestreams, and community interactions.

Sony Electronics Inc. today announced new premium Walkman digital media players - NW-WM1ZM3, NW-WM1AM3, and NW-ZX900. Designed for music enthusiasts and audiophiles, the new Walkman models are engineered to deliver exceptional sound and incorporate a wealth of premium audio components throughout their design.

The NW-WM1ZM3 and NW-WM1AM3 bring together Sony's most advanced audio technologies, including key components made from oxygen-free copper, for uncompromising sound quality. The WM1 Series is designed to convey the artist's original intent, delivering detailed, high-resolution sound. Developed in pursuit of exceptional sound quality, it captures subtle nuances throughout a performance, while maintaining clarity, scale, and dynamics at higher volumes.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Barracuda V2 Pro, a premium multi-platform wireless gaming headset engineered for gamers who move seamlessly between desktop gaming and mobile use, with added flexibility for console and handheld play.

Built for the way gamers play today, the Barracuda V2 Pro combines Razer TriForce Bio-Cellulose 40 mm Drivers, THX Spatial Audio+, Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, AI-powered microphone noise cancellation, and simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connectivity in a headset with up to 70 hours of battery life.

1MORE, the professional audio brand, announces that the 1MORE SonoFlow Max HQ60 is now available worldwide. As the latest flagship model in the SonoFlow series, the 1MORE SonoFlow Max HQ60 combines advanced noise cancellation, high-resolution audio performance, and a comfort-focused design to support listening at home, at work, and on the go.

Designed for listeners who value sound quality and everyday versatility, the 1MORE SonoFlow Max HQ60 combines QuietMax 2.0 noise cancellation, a coaxial dual-driver acoustic architecture, THX certification, and extended battery life in a wireless over-ear headphone.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the launch of licensed gaming headsets featuring Charizard, Lucario, and Sylveon designs, developed in collaboration with The Pokémon Company International.

• Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed - Charizard Edition
• Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed - Lucario Edition
• Razer Kraken V4 X - Sylveon Edition

Elgato, a Corsair brand, today introduced Wave Go, its first wireless microphone, extending its Wave audio lineup beyond the desktop to the fast growing mobile recording segment with a clip-on microphone and a handheld interview mic in one portable system. The global launch brings Elgato into a new growth category while connecting mobile creators to its existing audio software and Stream Deck controls.

Julian Fest, SVP and General Manager of Elgato"More content is being filmed on phones today than ever before, in more places and in ways that didn't exist a few years ago," "Wave Go was built for that world. One mic that handles it all, and sounds amazing the entire time."

Apple today announced HomePod mini 2, featuring Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and enhanced audio experiences. Siri AI, coming to HomePod mini 2 in a future software update, is a profoundly more capable and conversational assistant with personal context understanding, broad world knowledge that powers tasks like richer music discovery, and the ability to tap into even more apps—bringing a whole new level of capability to HomePod mini.

Users can enjoy room-filling audio with a single speaker, in a stereo pair, or using multiroom audio. When paired with the new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2 supports four-speaker surround sound—Apple's most immersive home theater setup yet. And HomePod mini makes it easy for different users to manage the connected home with just a voice command, securely controlling accessories and running automations.

Today, Logitech debuted Rally Speaker 2 Pro and Rally Speaker 2 Max, audio systems engineered to bring highly-precise sound targeting to extra-large conference rooms and training environments. Rally Speaker 2 Pro and Max house Logitech's proprietary Sound Shape technology and mark Logitech's entry into the Pro AV market.

Acoustics are particularly tricky in high-value spaces such as executive boardrooms and divisible rooms. Ceiling speakers—the usual fix—are costly to install, involve complex wiring, and result in voices coming from unnatural directions while sound waves crash into each other, creating echo and cognitive fatigue. Rally Speaker 2 Pro and Max—speakers at the front of the room only—present a less expensive, simpler way to guarantee uniform sound coverage throughout these spaces.

Today, Logitech unveiled the largest enterprise product launch in company history, engineered to equip companies for the AI revolution. Headlined by Logitech Rally Bar 2, Rally System 2 Pro, and Sound Shape technology, the new portfolio brings advanced compute, intelligence, and sensing into more workspaces to support the next decade of intelligent collaboration.

Henry Levak, general manager of Team Workspace Solutions at Logitech"This second generation of smart video collaboration devices is Logitech's answer to a new, dual mandate for IT: Deliver exceptional meeting experiences today while preparing for an AI-powered tomorrow."

TDM., the innovative audio company that designs products to move with the rhythm of daily life, today announced Neo, the world's first high-fidelity headphones that transform into a portable speaker with a single twist. Already recognised as the most awarded headphones of CES 2026, Neo has been designed for people who move between solo and social listening throughout the day, enabling an immediate transition from private audio to shared sound without switching devices or carrying additional hardware. Neo is available now in black and white for £249.00, with a carrying case included. Customers can purchase Neo on the TDM. website (Ships Oct 16th), wider availability on Amazon and Walmart coming soon.

Neo has been engineered for moments when listening habits change quickly—from commuting with headphones to arriving at a gathering, or from taking a private call to joining a group conversation. Its patented twist mechanism is built directly into the headband, allowing the device to shift from headphone mode to speaker mode in one motion. The audio system uses four 40 mm drivers: two inward-facing drivers for balanced, detailed headphone playback, and two outward-facing drivers that deliver energetic, room-filling sound when used as a speaker. Five watts of power per side give Neo an output level that is notable for a device that fits in the palm of a hand.

The next-generation Xbox Elite Series 3 controller has been revealed by none other than Microsoft. Within the Design Lab service, where gamers can customize their Xbox controllers and order them directly, Microsoft recorded a controller named "Edessa," which is linked to an accessory or customization product called "Beatrice." Today, we learn that Microsoft is preparing a more customizable controller than the current Elite Series 2. Thumbstick options reportedly include Hall effect modules with standard, loose, and tight tensions, along with a TMR-based option. This could allow users to choose both the sensing technology and the feel of the sticks. There is also a low-friction "silent" stick option, available in standard and longer neck designs.

Haptic feedback may also receive an upgrade. One listed motor configuration combines impulse trigger motors with voice-coil haptics, potentially delivering more advanced feedback than the existing Elite controller. Another feature mentioned is an "Audio Scroll Wheel," which seems to indicate a dedicated physical dial for controlling audio. Faceplates include metal finishes, predefined designs, multiple colors, and engraving options. Paddle configurations are similarly extensive, covering standard, classic, and doublewide shapes, with different lengths and layouts, including a Butterfly arrangement or no upper paddles. Several D-pad designs are also listed, with separate cosmetic and performance variants. The Beatrice platform alone reportedly contains 27 topper and paddle combinations.

Ugreen, a leading global consumer technology company, today introduced ClipBuds Pro 2, premium open-ear clip-on earbuds designed for people whose days move between meetings, commutes, and active moments. Built around the theme of "Clarity in Calls. Depth in Sound," ClipBuds Pro 2 is designed to keep voices clear through office chatter and calls on the move, while delivering rich, detailed sound with greater depth, balance, and expression. Its lightweight open-ear design stays comfortable throughout the day while keeping users connected to their surroundings.

Clear Calls for Work and Everyday CommunicationBuilt for video meetings, open-office calls, and conversations on the move, ClipBuds Pro 2 features a 6-mic voice pickup system that combines a 4-mic array with two bone-conduction Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) sensors. By detecting the subtle vibrations generated when you speak, the VPU sensors help identify your voice amid surrounding noise. Working alongside AI-enhanced noise reduction, the system reduces office chatter, traffic, and wind. Even on busy streets with noise levels reaching 75dB, it helps keep your voice clear and natural to the person on the other end, so every word comes through with less repetition.

Today, Shure announced the launch of the MV6 USB Gaming Microphone Gen 2, including a new white variant, the latest evolution of its digital MOTIV microphone portfolio. Following the success of the original MV6, the MV6 Gen 2 incorporates feedback from gamers, streamers, and creators to deliver a more customizable audio experience while maintaining an accessible price point.

Engineered specifically for PC gaming, streaming and content creation, the MV6 Gen 2 brings Shure's professional broadcast technology to more creators, including those purchasing their first dedicated microphone and looking to elevate their sound beyond a headset.

Today, Bose announced its return to wired earbuds with the introduction of the all-new Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds. The launch comes at a time when wired listening is gaining popularity and many are rediscovering the joy of plugging in and pressing play. Priced at $99, the earbuds combine the simplicity of a wired connection—no Bluetooth or charging required—with Bose's premium sound, proprietary QuietControl noise cancellation, and clear call quality in a comfortable, modern design.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds will start shipping on October 15 and are available for My Bose exclusive preorder starting today at Bose.com and Best Buy. Launching in Black or White Smoke, the new USB-C wired earbuds are also available in limited-edition Dewdrop Mint.