I tested Majority’s biggest Bluetooth party speaker and while it aces the rugged and durable part, it’s no JBL Xtreme 5 — here’s why

The Majority Move M4 is a large portable speaker that looks like a real JBL Xtreme rival, but can it really put up a fight?
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Spotify is giving one of its best playlists a big visual upgrade to give subscribers ‘a closer connection’ to its New Music Friday curators — and I think it could be the update it’s always needed

Spotify is rolling out videos to its New Music Friday playlist, spotlighting its editors new music recommendations.

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Justin Bieber just teased new Bluetooth speakers under his SKYLRK brand and actually, they look like something I wish B&O would do

Like baby, baby, baby no — these really are Justin Bieber speakers and headphones.

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You can get the AirPods equalizer update right now — but you probably shouldn’t

Most AirPods and AirPods Pro owners will get EQ controls soon, but via multiple betas, it’s actually available now.

I never knew what a UV santising mattress vacuum was ’til last week — then this £19 Aldi bargain fixed my nighttime headaches

I never thought I needed a mattress vacuum, but after seeing the dust this cheap Aldi buy sucked out of my bed and sofa, I’m hooked
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Deezer just launched a free site to scan your playlists for AI slop — and yes, it works on Spotify, Apple Music and Tidal

Deezer’s new AI music detector scans playlists on any music streaming service to check for slop — but if you want the tracks named, shamed and nixed, you’ll need to make the switch
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I heard iFi’s new portable DAC and its bespoke I/V, added K2HD tech and bigger touchscreen display make it a clear step up on the original Gryphon

I went hands on with iFi’s new GR 2 DAC, and its exceptional specs and user friendly design make it feel like a worthy follow-up to its legendary predecessor.
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‘A total gamechanger for big bass in a small space’: I heard a groundbreaking new subwoofer driver that fits in a tiny box 6x smaller than a regular sub, but can punch you in the gut like it’s a home theater beast with its ‘powerful but tight’ sound

GSS Audio’s innovative transducer can put the power of a 10-inch sub in a box the size of a microwave dinner — and it’s designed to work in soundbars or wall-mounted speakers too.
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Some Spotify users are convinced the platform is creating AI artist profiles and bios, and I think these conspiracy theories are getting out of hand — and there are other music fans who agree

Spotify is facing more scrutiny over AI slop, but the accusations are getting out of hand.

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Sony didn’t learn from Bose’s good example: it’s ending streaming support for lots of services on tons of its speakers, soundbars and Blu-ray players — they’ll still work, but you’ll lose the likes of Netflix, Spotify, Prime Video and even Google Cast

Nothing online lasts forever, but Sony’s shutdown of services is especially severe, and affects over 70 products

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