Sony’s new Walkmans for 2026 include the ZX900, WM1AM3 and WM1ZM3 hi-res digital audio players (DAPs) packed with performance and priced at a premium. Of course, not every smartphone sounds terrible, ...

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You’ve likely never heard of Trettitre. It’s a relatively new hi-fi company that’s best known for its high-end, cone-shaped Bluetooth speakers. But it also makes some pretty cool, retro-inspired music ...

There was a time not so long ago in NBA history when teams believed that they could simply assemble two or three of the top 20 players in the NBA and waltz their way to an NBA championship. Not ...

With another NBA season set to tip off, we asked our experts at USA TODAY Sports and For The Win to rank the top 100 players who will take the court in 2026-27 – regardless of position, regardless of ...

Today, most people probably associate “portable hi-fi players” or “digital audio players (DAPs)” with being superfluous and expensive. Why spend hundreds (or thousands) on something that basically ...

If you still own CDs, finding a convenient way to play them has become surprisingly difficult. Most laptops no longer include disc drives, smartphones have replaced physical music with streaming, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

Facepalm: The collapse of optical disc drive manufacturing might prove to be the final nail in the coffin for the few remaining players in the hi-fi audio industry. According to reports, premium ...