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Windows Vista retail packaging
Windows 11 Insiders surprised by return of Vista startup sound — it’s a bug not a feature, says MS exec

By Mark Tyson Published

The latest Insider Build in the Windows 11 Beta and Dev channels plays the Windows Vista startup sound as it boots to the desktop.

Windows
Blu-ray discs
Ancient CD ripping tool updated for the first time in 16 years, now supports Windows 11

By Mark Tyson Published

CD ripping tool CD2WAV32 has just been updated to version 4.00jp after 16 years in stasis, but Windows 11 was updated to rip CDs back in 2022.

Windows
AI used for active noise cancellation in real time
Researcher develops AI-infused active noise-cancellation headphones — Tech can isolate user-specified environmental sounds in real-time

By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh Published

The demo showed it can filter background noises effectively in real time

Headphones and Headsets
Creative Technology with the latest Super-X Fi Gen 4
19 years later, X-Fi is still kicking — Creative announces Super X-Fi Gen4 AI audio profile

By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh Published

But does it use AI for optimization?

Headphones and Headsets
Sonic Logo
Qualcomm reveals 'Sound of Snapdragon' audio logo — similar to Intel's Jingle, Netflix's 'ta-dum'

By Mark Tyson Published

The firm explains why it has decided to make a sonic logo now.

Tech Industry
Intel OpenVINO AI tools for Audacity
Audacity gets AI transcription and noise suppression courtesy of Intel OpenVINO plug-ins

By Mark Tyson Published

A handful of new Intel OpenVINO-powered AI plug-ins for Audacity are expected to appeal to both music makers and podcasters alike

Artificial Intelligence
Innuos PhoenixNET switch
$4,349 Innuos PhoenixNET audiophile network switch runs at 100 Mbps for 'lower operating noise'

By Mark Tyson Published

Innuos has released the PhoenixNET audiophile 3-port network switch, which runs at just 100 Mbps for 'lower operating noise' but is priced at $4,349.

Networking
The FiiO KB3 HiFi Mechanical Keyboard
Audiophile mechanical keyboard KB3 HiFi has onboard DACs and op-amps

By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh Published

Fiio and Jade Audio collaborated on the KB3 HiFi, which is a wired keyboard with built-in headphone DACs and op-amps.

Keyboards
Razer Hammerhead Pro Hyperspeed
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed Review

By Matthew S. Smith Published

Razer’s earbuds deliver low-latency for gaming, but ANC and feature set don’t impress.

Gaming Headsets
HyperX Cirro Buds Pro
HyperX Cirro Buds Pro Review: Stuck in the Minors

By Matthew S. Smith Published

The HyperX Cirro Bud Pros deliver ANC and comfortable design at a budget price, but audio quality in games, movies, and music could leave you wanting more.

Gaming Headsets
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