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I tested the affordable Bose smart soundbar and loved its immersive sound

The Bose Smart Soundbar is a strong mid-range option, costing $100s less than the flagship models from Bose and Soundbar ...
New Atlas

Yamaha dumps its inline-four engine in favor of a V4 configuration

Note: It’s purely MotoGP. Now that we have that clarified, here’s the big breaking news: Yamaha recently declared that it was formally retiring its iconic inline-four "big-bang" M1 – the same platform ...
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I've tested the perfect Yamaha soundbar for small spaces – it won't crowd compact rooms

If you've ever put time and energy into upgrading your home entertainment setup, you'll know just how large a good sound system can be with multiple subwoofers and additional speakers that all need a ...
The New York Times

Like Fancy Japanese Toilets? You’ll Love the Sound of This.

Devices that conceal unwanted noises are the next frontier in advanced toilet technology. Would you like some peaceful birdsong, or perhaps a burst of artillery fire? Donna Burke, who moved to Japan ...
The New York Times

Frank Gehry’s Buildings Sound as Marvelous as They Look

Gehry, who died on Friday at 96, made an invaluable contribution to classical music by designing spaces with stunning acoustics. The swooping interior of Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.Credit ...
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Piega’s latest premium floorstanders promise a sound that “comes astonishingly close to a live concert”

Piega has expanded its range of Premium Gen 2 speakers with the launch of the Premium 801 three-way floorstanding speakers. Piega’s Premium Gen 2 range was launched earlier this year with the two-way ...
BBC

Sound of 2026: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year

The nominees for 2026 include (L-R): KWN, Skye Newman, Chloe Qisha, Royel Otis and Sombr The soundtrack to the next 12 months will match cutting-edge pop with jangly guitar anthems. That's according ...
PGA Tour

Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children's: How to watch, pre-tournament notes, storylines, more

The Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children’s returns this week as one of the most unique international team events in golf. For the first time, Feather Sound Country Club in ...
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New light rail stations to open Saturday in Kent, Des Moines and Federal Way

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Three new Link light rail stations are set to open on Saturday, connecting Seattle to Kent, Des Moines, and Federal Way. Sound Transit estimates that the new stations—Kent Des ...