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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 powered by Tensor A1 chip

August 14, 2024

Aside from the new smartphones, Google also announced the new Google Pixel Buds Pro 2. The new Pixel Buds Pro 2 is powered by Google’s Tensor A1 chip for better audio performance, helpful Google AI, and improved noise cancellation.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 and its twist-to-adjust stabilizer.

Design-wise, the new Pixel Buds Pro 2 is 24% lighter and 27% smaller than its predecessor, the Pixel Buds Pro. Google claim that it is the most comfortable and secure fitting earbuds, thanks to the new twist-to-adjust stabilizer.


Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4, LE Audio, Super Wideband
  • Processor: Tensor A1
  • Audio: Custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver, Active Noise Cancellation with Silent SealTM 2.0
  • Sensors: Three microphones, Capacitive touch, IR proximity sensor, accelerometer and gyroscope (motion-detection), Hall Effect sensor (case)
  • Charging: USB-C charging port, Qi-certified wireless charging
  • Battery
    • (Active Noise Cancellation off) up to 12 hours of listening time, and up to 48 hours total listening time with the charging case.
    • (Active Noise Cancellation On) up to 8 hours of listening time, and up to 30 hours of total listening time with the charging case.
  • Compatibility Requirements: Compatible with any Bluetooth® 4.0+ devices, including Android 6.0 or newer, iOS, tablets, and laptops.
  • Sweat and Water Resistance:
    • Earbuds: IP54
    • Case: IPX4
  • Dimension
    • Each earbud (with medium eartip): 22.74mm x 23.08mm x 17.03mm
    • Charging case: 49.9 mm x 63.3 mm x 25.00 mm
  • Weight
    • Each earbud: 4.7 g (with medium eartip)
    • Charging case: 65.0 g (with earbuds)
  • Colors: Porcelain, Hazel, Peony , Wintergreen

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 is available for pre-order today for $229, and the new Pixel buds Pro 2 will be available at the Google Store and US retail partners on September 26th.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Series Now Available for Preorder

July 12, 2024

Together with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, Samsung also announced a number of complementary accessories to enhanced your mobile experience like Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Series.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Series is composed of the Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro, both will retail for $179.99 and $249.99, respectively. Galaxy Buds3 series is available in two colors, Silver and White. For those who will preorder any of the Galaxy Buds3 Series by July 23 will receive a protective Clip Case, which is worth $30.00.

This what Samsung has to say about the Galaxy Buds3 Pro;

To deliver a premium audio experience, Galaxy Buds3 Pro is equipped with advanced hardware, including enhanced 2-way speakers36 with planar tweeter for sophisticated, precise high range sound production, and Dual Amplifiers for a crystal-clear sound experience on the go. And now, thanks to Ultra High Quality37Audio that supports a doubled sampling rate with SSC codec, you can listen to any high-resolution audio source as it was intended and enjoy every sound in superb detail. This level of sound quality extends to phone calls, too. With a pre-trained model based on machine learning, the Buds3 series is now able to restore the original voice of the speaker in various noise environments while also providing a rich and natural call — similar to the high-quality calls of smartphones — with the Super-Wideband38 Call feature.

Here are the specs of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Series;

Galaxy Buds3 Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Color Silver, White Silver, White
Dimensions Earbud: 18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9 mm Earbud: 18.1 x 19.8 x 33.2 mm
Charging Case: 58.9 x 48.7 x 24.4 mm Charging Case: 58.9 x 48.7 x 24.4 mm
Weight Earbud: 4.7g Earbud: 5.4g
Charging Case: 46.5g Charging Case: 46.5g
Speaker 1-Way: 11mm Dynamic Driver Enhanced 2-Way: 10.5mm Dynamic + 6.1mm Planar
Microphone 3 Mics + VPU 3 Mics + VPU
Sound Quality UHQ* UHQ*
24bit Hi-Fi** 24bit Hi-Fi**
360 Audio with Direct Multi-Channel*** 360 Audio with Direct Multi-Channel***
ANC & Ambient Sound ANC ANC
Ambient sound
Voice Detect*
Battery Capacity Earbuds: 48mAh (typical) Earbuds: 53mAh (typical)
Charging Case: 515mAh (typical)* Charging Case: 515mAh (typical)*
Music Time Up to 5 hours / Total up to 24 hours (ANC on) Up to 6 hours / Total up to 26 hours (ANC on)
Up to 6 hours / Total up to 30 hours (ANC off)* Up to 7 hours / Total up to 30 hours (ANC off)*
Talk Time Up to 3.5 hours / Total up to 18h (ANC on) Up to 4.5 hours / Total up to 20h
Up to 4 hours / Total up to 20h (ANC on)
(ANC off) Up to 5 hours / Total up to 22h
(ANC off)
Connectivity Bluetooth® 5.4, Auto Switch Bluetooth® 5.4, Auto Switch
Codec: SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec) HiFi, SSC UHQ (Samsung Proprietary) Codec: SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec) HiFi, SSC UHQ (Samsung Proprietary)
AAC, SBC AAC, SBC
Sensor Voice Pickup Unit (VPU), Force & Touch (Swipe), SWIR, Accelerometer, Hall sensor Voice Pickup Unit (VPU), Force & Touch (Swipe), SWIR, Accelerometer, Hall sensor
Compatibility Android 10 or higher with more than 1.5GB of Memory Android 10 or higher with more than 1.5GB of Memory
Water Resistance IP57* IP57*
*earbuds only *earbuds only

Sony Announces PlayStation Portal Remote Player, a Dedicated Device for Streaming PS5 Games

August 24, 2023
Sony Announces PlayStation Portal Remote Player, a Dedicated Device for Streaming PS5 Games

Sony has announced the PlayStation Portal remote player, a dedicated handheld device that allows users to stream PS5 games to a different location in their home. The Portal features an 8-inch LCD screen with 1080p resolution and a refresh rate of 60fps, as well as two controllers that are similar to the DualSense controller.

The Portal connects to the PS5 via Wi-Fi and supports all PS5 games that are compatible with Remote Play. This includes both first-party and third-party games, as well as VR games. The Portal also includes a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio.

The PlayStation Portal remote player is scheduled to be released later this year for $199.99 or around . It will be available in black and white. Sony did not provide any details regarding the specs and other details of the remote player.

Aside from the PlayStation Portal remote player, Sony also announced the Pulse Elite wireless headset & Pulse Explore wireless earbuds.


Pulse Elite is our new wireless headset that offers lossless audio and comes with a retractable boom mic and AI-enhanced noise rejection capable of filtering background sounds. A charging hanger is also included with the product for a convenient charging and storage option. Pulse Elite will be available for $149.99 USD or around SAR 564.


Pulse Explore is our first set of wireless earbuds, providing a premium portable audio experience with dual microphones and AI-enhanced noise rejection capable of filtering background sounds. It also offers lossless audio and comes with a charging case. The Pulse Explore is the first device from Sony to provide wireless earbuds to the mass consumer market using planar magnetic driver technology. Pulse Explore will be available for $199.99 or around SAR 751.96. Sony will share more details such as specs, when pre-orders begin and launch dates.

In addition to the devices that Sony announced, the company unveil the PlayStation Link, a proprietary wireless technology that will seamlessly connect the Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore to the PlayStation Portal remote player. The PlayStation Link offers low latency, lossless audio and easy switching between multiple PlayStation Link hosts such as PS5 with the USB adapter and PlayStation Portal. A PlayStation Link USB adapter will also be sold separately as a standalone item, and can be used on PC and Mac, and be able to connect Pulse Elite or Pulse Explore to non-PlayStation device.

Another advantage of the PlayStation Link is that Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore can simultaneously connect to a PlayStation Link supported device (PS5, PC, Mac, or PlayStation Portal) and a Bluetooth supported device. For example, Pulse Explore can be connected to PS5 (via the USB adapter) using PlayStation Link and also to a mobile phone through Bluetooth at the same time. While playing on PS5, gamers can instantly answer a call and hear it through the same Pulse Explore earbuds.

Rewatch Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked August 2022

August 18, 2022
Rewatch Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked August 2022

If you’re like me, who is just catching up on the latest gadget/tech news for past two weeks, then you’re on the right place. Samsung recently help their annual unpacked and announced the latest products namely the Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy ZFold4, Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro and Galaxy Buds2 Pro.

To relive the experience, you can watch replay of the event below;