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Each week, there are a ton of great products that get released that we don't have time to cover. Here are our top picks for new gear from the last seven days you should check out.
Sony
Andrew O'Hara
Sony opens preorders for noise-cancelling, fully wireless WF-1000XM3 earbuds
Sony on Friday launched preorders for the WF-1000XM3, a rare example of fully wireless earbuds equipped with active noise cancellation (ANC).
Roger Fingas
Apple TV trails behind Roku, other TV platforms in US device sales
The Apple TV ranked low in U.S. sales of streaming TV devices during the March quarter, leaving it nowhere near rivals like Roku or Sony, according to new estimates.
Sony's summer AirPlay 2 and HomeKit televisions include $70,000 8K model
Sony has revealed its lineup of smart televisions it will be shipping in the spring and summer, with the range including support for both AirPlay 2 and HomeKit, enabling the televisions to stream content from Apple's device ecosystem and take advantage of the company's smart home framework.
Malcolm Owen
When to use an external microphone or recorder to make your podcasts
You can record your podcast on your iPhone, but what you might not be able to do so easily is make sure that the audio sounds good. Buying a broadcast-quality microphone or a separate audio recorder can bring your podcasting up a level, and there is some hardware that we like.
William Gallagher
New Apple TV app coming to third-party smart TVs, streaming devices this spring
Apple is opening its new Apple TV experience to new audiences by expanding the device range it will be available on, with a selection of smart TVs and set-top boxes from third-party device producers set to offer the new version of the app in the coming months.
Apple sold 35 million AirPods in 2018, currently most popular 'hearable' brand
Apple sold around 35 million AirPods during 2018, Counterpoint Research estimated on Friday, adding that the company represents the most popular "hearable" brand in the U.S. at the moment.
Sony brings PlayStation 4 Remote Play app to iPhones & iPads
Sony on Thursday launched an iOS version of its free PS4 Remote Play app, letting PlayStation 4 owners stream their games to an iPhone or iPad when they can't play on a TV.
Apple reportedly testing three-camera iPhone with USB-C, plans major iPad enhancements for iOS 13
Next year's iPhones will reportedly include models with a rear-facing 3D camera incorporating a laser scanner for purposes like augmented reality, while iOS 13 could deliver much-awaited features like Dark Mode and CarPlay enhancements.
Victor Marks
Neil Hughes
