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It's been a while since V-Moda updated its Crossfade Wireless headphones, but now the series has a new flagship – with the company promising that an improved sound and a longer battery life will add up to "the most immersive club experience ever."

It's been just six years since the very first true wireless earphones jumped from movie fiction to reality, but now they're everywhere. One notable manufacturer absence has been German audio veterans Beyerdynamic, until now.

Personalized audio pioneer Nura has released a "no compromises" flagship to top its true wireless earphones range. NuraTrue Pro introduces a host of high-end enhancements including lossless audio and multipoint connectivity – but it comes at a price.

Your smartphone continuously emits Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signals, even when it isn't paired to a Bluetooth device. Scientists are now reporting that by analyzing those signals, it could be possible for someone else to track your whereabouts.

It's been a couple of years since Sennheiser refreshed its excellent Momentum true wireless earphones, but that's now changed with the launch of third generation earbuds with improved ANC, personalized audio delivery and a fresh new look.

The goal of the Roli Seaboard 2 is no less than to inject some soul and instrumental virtuosity into digital music, by giving keyboard players expressive tools to rival and even eclipse what acoustic musicians have to work with.

Cardo has overhauled its flagship dynamic-mesh intercom for motorcyclists. The new Packtalk Edge gets a magnetic "air mount," a slimmer design with no pop-up antenna, upgraded Bluetooth 5.2, improved JBL sound, USB-C and wireless updates.

Orange Amps took a page out of Marshall's book a few years back and entered the headphone space with the O Edition cans. Its latest product in the mobile audio space employs bone conduction tech to deliver an open ear wireless listening experience.

Vinyl record sales are on the rise, and those new to disc spinning will need a turntable to get in the groove. Monoprice has launched three new models that balance a good feature set with budget-friendly pricing.

Guitarists who want to take a six-string buddy along for a trip have plenty of options, but compromises usually need to be made. The Mogabi smart guitar travels a different path by cramming all manner of useful functionality into a portable package.

If you sleep on your side, or roll about during the night, it's hard to find earbuds that'll stay in and be comfortable to use. Enter Kokoon's Nightbuds, specifically designed to deliver Bluetooth audio and sleep coaching, no matter how you lie down.

As we've noted a number of times, sales of vinyl records are on the up, but many music lovers also want modern convenience. Brit hi-fi brand Cambridge Audio launched an aptX HD Bluetooth turntable in 2019, and has now announced a follow up.