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Apple HomePod 3 vs. The Smart Speaker Competition: 2025’s Ultimate Showdown

Apple HomePod 3 vs. The Smart Speaker Competition: 2025’s Ultimate Showdown

Sound Quality & Speaker Hardware When it comes to audio performance, Apple’s HomePod line has set a high bar for what a “smart speaker” can sound like. The HomePod 2nd generation inherited the original’s acoustic prowess: it features a single 4-inch high-excursion woofer for deep, authoritative bass and a ring of five horn-loaded tweeters for clear highs Theverge. Each tweeter is beamforming, meaning the HomePod actively shapes the sound field and, with an array of built-in microphones, it auto-calibrates to its environment in real time. Place it against a wall or in an open room, and it senses the acoustics
Audio Tech Explosion: New Headphones, Jaw-Dropping Speakers & Big Industry Moves (Sept 2–3, 2025)

Audio Tech Explosion: New Headphones, Jaw-Dropping Speakers & Big Industry Moves (Sept 2–3, 2025)

Key Facts New Headphones & Earbuds Sony Ups the Game for Gamers: On September 2, Sony expanded its INZONE gaming audio lineup with two pro-tier releases. The INZONE H9 II wireless headset is a sequel tuned with esports team Fnatic, featuring the same 30 mm dynamic drivers used in Sony’s audiophile WH-1000XM6 headphones ecoustics.com. This yields a broader frequency range and punchier bass, tailored for immersive FPS gaming. It adds a new FPS audio mode for competitive play and integrates with Sony’s INZONE Hub and Sound Connect apps for custom EQ and 360 Spatial Sound ecoustics.com. Battery life is beefed up
Ultimate Smart Speaker Showdown: Sonos Era 100 vs Apple HomePod 2 vs Audio Pro C20

Ultimate Smart Speaker Showdown: Sonos Era 100 vs Apple HomePod 2 vs Audio Pro C20

The Sonos Era 100 uses a stereo pair of tweeters and a 25% larger woofer than its predecessor, with Trueplay room tuning and Bluetooth 5.0 plus USB-C line-in. The Apple HomePod 2 features a 4-inch woofer and five beamforming tweeters delivering 360-degree sound, supports Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, and auto room adaptation via built-in mics (two in stereo widen the soundstage). The Audio Pro Addon C20 employs dual 1″ tweeters and a 6.5″ woofer driven by three Class D amps (up to 190W total) and includes a built-in phono preamp for vinyl playback. Era 100 and HomePod 2 offer

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Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

7 February 2026
Binance bought 3,600 bitcoin for its Secure Asset Fund, bringing its holdings to 6,230 BTC after bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 following a sharp drop. The broader crypto market lost about $2 trillion since October, with $1 billion in leveraged bitcoin positions liquidated in 24 hours. Strategy reported a wider Q4 loss as bitcoin fell. Gemini will cut up to 200 jobs and exit the UK, EU, and Australia.
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