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Powerbeats Pro 2 Coming Soon: Apple to Announce Them ‘Imminently’

Powerbeats Pro 2 Coming Soon: Apple to Announce Them ‘Imminently’

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In September, Apple said that it would be launching Powerbeats Pro 2 in 2025, and it appears the wireless earbuds are coming very soon. Powerbeats Pro 2 images found in iOS 18 code In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said the Powerbeats Pro 2 are “due imminently.” In addition to Apple filing the Powerbeats Pro 2 in regulatory databases last month, Gurman said Apple is planning to hold product briefings with the media “in a week or so” to go over the new features of the wireless earbuds. Powerbeats Pro are a sportier, fitness-focused alternative to AirPods Pro with built-in, adjustable ear hooks for a secure fit. Apple’s teaser video last year showed MLB star Shohei Ohtani wearing the Powerbeats Pro 2, revealing a more vertical, slimmer design compared to the original Powerbeats Pro, which are now discontinued. MLB star Shohei Ohtani wearing the Powerbeats Pro 2 We previously reported that the Powerbeats Pro 2 will offer heart rate monitoring during workouts. Based on our iOS 18 code findings, you will be …

Ed Sheeran beats copyright appeal over claim Thinking Out Loud ripped off Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On | Ents & Arts News

Ed Sheeran beats copyright appeal over claim Thinking Out Loud ripped off Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On | Ents & Arts News

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An appeals court has upheld a ruling that Ed Sheeran’s hit song Thinking Out Loud did not illegally copy the Marvin Gaye classic, Let’s Get It On. The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, New York, agreed with a lower-court judge’s dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Structured Asset Sales (SAS), which owns rights to the 1973 Gaye song that previously belonged to the late co-writer Ed Townsend. SAS had made the allegations against Sheeran, his record label Warner Music, and music publisher Sony Music Publishing.

Best Prime Day Headphone Deals: These AirPods, Beats and Sony Discounts Are Still Available

Best Prime Day Headphone Deals: These AirPods, Beats and Sony Discounts Are Still Available

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$26 at Amazon Soundcore H30i wireless on-ear headphones: $26 Save $14 Show more (3 items) No matter the brand and model, it’s worth investing in durable, comfortable headphones that can survive sweaty workouts or block out noise at the office. Though top models will likely cost top dollar, you can score some of the best wireless earbuds and headphones out there at a steep discount, thanks to Amazon’s October Prime Day. We’ve combed the internet to find you the best Prime Day (and anti-Prime Day) headphone deals worth shopping for. Don’t forget that today is the final day of the sale. These deals go fast, so if you see one you like, don’t wait. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. So, take advantage of these deals and instantly improve your audio experience, and maybe get a jump on the upcoming holiday season by grabbing another pair — or two — for your favorite music lovers. We’ll be updating this roundup frequently, so if nothing strikes your fancy right now, …

Japanese seniors pop and lock to breakdancing beats in latest sport tailored to ageing population | Japan

Japanese seniors pop and lock to breakdancing beats in latest sport tailored to ageing population | Japan

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Head spins and monkey flips are noticeable by their absence. But in their place there is a lot of laughter and a thumping beat, along with the occasional grimace and yelp of frustration. The 10 people – wearing bright orange and green T-shirts that mark them out as members of Ara Style Senior – do not belong to the demographic you would normally associate with breakdancing. Their average age hovers just below 70, and the oldest is 74. But on a hot afternoon in an eastern Tokyo suburb, amid nervous smiles and initial timing issues, the group ends with a perfectly executed pose the dance’s originators in 1970s New York neighbourhoods would probably agree is not too shabby at all. Senior breaking is one of a growing category of sports tailored to Japan’s large population of older people who, thanks to the country’s extraordinary longevity statistics, are determined to keep popping and locking for as long as their bodies will allow. Ara Style Senior practice in Tokyo. Photograph: Justin McCurry/The Guardian “At first I thought, …

Beats Solo Buds review: Apple’s budget earbuds rock | Headphones

Beats Solo Buds review: Apple’s budget earbuds rock | Headphones

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Apple’s latest Beats-branded earbuds offer the sound, fit and Android-loving features of its popular Studio Buds but in a smaller, much cheaper and longer-lasting package. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. The Solo Buds follow in the footsteps of last year’s Buds+, offering full integration with Apple’s various devices and Google’s Android, making the best of both platforms. But Beats has cut a few features here and there to reduce the price to £80 (€90/$80/A$130), which is half the cost of the brand’s other true wireless buds. They look remarkably similar to the Studio Buds and Buds+, keeping the compact pill shape but with a little refinement in the shape that touches fewer parts of my ear for even greater comfort. They feel light and fit very well, with a range of four sizes of earbud tips included. The top of the earbud protrudes slightly from your ear to make them easy to grip. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian A hidden button just …

Best new products in May 2024: Apple, Google, Beats, Brooks

Best new products in May 2024: Apple, Google, Beats, Brooks

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This story is part of NBC Select’s New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches. We will continuously update this article throughout the month with new releases we think you should know about. Tech launches Apple iPad Pro (M4) (pre-order) The previous iPad Pro was one of the best tablets, and this M4 version has a few key upgrades. Both the 11-inch and 13-inch versions have an OLED screen (a first for an iPad), which should display richer colors and color contrast compared to previous models. These are also the thinnest, lightest iPads available: the 11-inch version weighs under a pound and is 5.3 millimeters thick. They have Apple’s new M4 processor, which has faster performance, especially for graphically intense tasks like gaming, according to the brand. The Magic Keyboard (M4) is also new. It can be used with the iPad Pro (M4). It has a full 14-key function row and an aluminum palm rest. Apple iPad Air (M2) (pre-order) This model is an upgrade from the previous iPad Air (5th Gen). …

Katt Williams Special Beats Tom Brady Roast in Netflix Rankings

Katt Williams Special Beats Tom Brady Roast in Netflix Rankings

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Netflix‘s Roast of Tom Brady got loads of press coverage (including several stories on this very website), but a different live special from the streamer’s Netflix Is a Joke festival racked up more views over the weekend. Katt Williams: Woke Foke, which streamed live on Saturday, May 4, earned 4 million views (determined by total viewing time divided by running time) worldwide, according to Netflix’s internal measurement for April 29-May 5. That’s double the 2 million for the Brady roast, albeit with an extra day for users to watch as the roast streamed Sunday evening. The roast had more total viewing time at 6.2 million hours, to 4.1 million hours for Williams’ special — but it was also almost three times as long as Woke Foke. That both specials made the global top 10, however, is testament to Netflix’s growing capacity to host live events. The streamer’s first live stand-up special, Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, finished outside the worldwide top 10 for its debut in March 2023 (when Netflix ranked shows by total time watched rather …

New Beats Pill Spotted in iOS 17.5 Beta

New Beats Pill Spotted in iOS 17.5 Beta

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Images of a new version of the Beats Pill speaker are in the iOS 17.5 beta, giving us our first clear look at the device that’s been spotted with a number of sports stars. We don’t know much about the new speaker, but it has the same pill-shaped design as other Pill speakers, and it has a lanyard that we have not seen on prior models. We don’t know much about the new speaker, but it has the same pill-shaped design as other Pill speakers, and it has a lanyard that we have not seen on prior models. Beats has not yet announced the Beats Pill, and a release date remains unknown. NBA superstar LeBron James and F1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo have both been seen carrying the speaker. Popular Stories iOS 18 Rumored to Add New Features to These 16 Apps on Your iPhone Apple is expected to announce iOS 18 during its WWDC keynote on June 10, and new features have already been rumored for many apps, including Apple Music, Apple Maps, Calculator, Messages, …

Beats Studio Pro Headphones Are 50% Off at Amazon Right Now: Save 0

Beats Studio Pro Headphones Are 50% Off at Amazon Right Now: Save $170

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If you’re on the hunt for a pair of top-tier headphones with excellent sound and style, the time to shop is now. Amazon is currently slashing prices on Apple’s lineup of earbuds and headphones, including the premium noise-cancelling Beats Studio Pro. Oprah herself swears by the new Beats Studio Pro headphones, so much so they made Oprah’s Favorite Things list in 2023. Apple just released the Beats Studio Pro last summer and now the noise-cancelling headphones are on sale at Amazon for 50% off. Regularly $350, you can get the Beats Studio Pro for $180 today. Beats Studio Pro Amazon Beats Studio Pro Beats’ custom acoustic platform delivers rich, immersive sound whether you’re listening to music or taking calls. Save $100 on Oprah’s favorite headphones. “I love all things Beats. Some of us are over-the-head-headphone people, and if you know one of them, these are the best of the best,” Oprah said about the wireless headphones. The Beats Studio Pro regularly sell for $350, but they are marked down to $200 at Amazon and would make the perfect travel companion this spring. Lightweight and comfortable, the new Beats …

Top Stories: Apple Event Preview, iPad Pro With M4 Chip Rumor, New Beats Headphones, and More

Top Stories: Apple Event Preview, iPad Pro With M4 Chip Rumor, New Beats Headphones, and More

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It’s been a long time since the last one, but an Apple event is finally right around the corner! While it’s anticipated to be a fairly short pre-recorded affair, we’re expecting to see the first updates to the iPad lineup in over a year and half, so make sure to tune in to see what Apple has in store. Other news and rumors this week included a couple of product introductions from Apple’s Beats brand, a roundup of rumors about updates to Apple’s stock apps coming in iOS 18, and more changes to Apple’s policies in the EU related to the Digital Markets Act, so read on below for all the details! What to Expect From the May 7 Apple Event Apple’s first event of 2024 kicks off on Tuesday, May 7, at 7 a.m. Pacific Time, and we’ve put together our usual pre-event guide outlining what we’re expecting to see on Tuesday. Several new products are expected to be unveiled, including two new iPad Pro models, two new iPad Air models, an updated Apple …