Latest news with #Bowers&Wilkins
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Bowers & Wilkins and McLaren Racing, where sound meets speed
Bowers & Wilkins will support McLaren Racing's global travel and race preparation efforts. The appeal of Formula One will undoubtedly appeal to fans who want to merge music with the roar of a V8 engine using Bowers & Wilkins headphones. Usually, when you attend a Formula One Grand Prix, you wear headphones or earplugs because of the loud roar of the V8 engines. While many people use earplugs, others opt for headphones and with a plethora of brands currently available on the market. Bowers & Wilkins headphones and McLaren From Bose to Sennheiser, Sony, and now Bowers & Wilkins, users are spoiled for choice. While many headphones have their own unique features, such as noise cancellation, long battery life, and convenient touch controls, as well as Bluetooth multipoint connectivity, some users want to see a performance attached to the buds. Bowers & Wilkins, the British audio pioneers, have announced a new chapter in their partnership with iconic performance brand McLaren. ALSO READ: Dell announces new AI-driven headset portfolio F1 sound While the two brands have worked together for almost a decade to bring exceptional sound into McLaren's supercars, this partnership now shifts into high gear, expanding to include the McLaren Formula 1 Team. Adriana Wooldridge from Homemation, distributors of Bowers & Wilkins in South Africa, said the announcement is a perfect meeting point of engineering, performance, and passion. 'More than speed or sound, it's about how both can transform an experience. Whether you're behind the wheel or with your headphones, this collaboration represents the best of British innovation.' Collaboration As part of the partnership, Bowers & Wilkins will support the McLaren Racing team's extensive global travel and race preparation needs with their award-winning audio products, from noise-cancelling headphones to immersive sound systems. This collaboration also means fans can expect more co-branded products in the future, following the success of the Px8 McLaren Edition headphones and the Zeppelin McLaren Edition wireless speaker. Nick Martin, co-chief commercial officer of McLaren Racing, said both brands share a commitment to innovation and technical excellence. Availability While no availability or pricing has been specified, South African music lovers, motorsport fans, and audio enthusiasts will welcome the news as it signals more than a partnership, but a promise of what's possible when two performance powerhouses collaborate. NOW READ: Samsung's new TV's allow you to take care of your pets [VIDEO]
NDTV
6 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
2025 Volvo XC60 Facelift To Launch In India On August 1
Volvo took the wraps off the 2025 Volvo XC60 in February this year. However, the brand has pushed the official launch date for a few months now. However, now the Volvo XC60 is scheduled for the launch on 1st August, 2025. Recently, Volvo recorded sales of over 2.7 million units of the XC60, surpassing the Volvo 240 as the best-selling Volvo model ever. Since its debut in 2008, Volvo Cars' mid-size SUV has remained a favourite among customers. 2025 Volvo XC60: Exterior Updates The 2025 Volvo XC60 carries the same silhouette as the present model. However, it does get a bunch of design tweaks like a newly designed grille with diagonal slats and redesigned air vents on the rear, taillamps with smoked-out effects, and newly designed alloy wheels. 2025 Volvo XC60: Interior Updates The 2025 Volvo XC60 will get a bigger 11.6-inch freestanding infotainment screen with a new UX and OTA updates. A refreshed upholstery and cabin can be expected for the facelifted Volvo XC60. However, it retains the Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity audio system and other major interior elements. 2025 Volvo XC60 Facelift Interior 2025 Volvo XC60: Engine And Powertrain The 2025 iteration of the Volvo XC60 is liley to carry the same engine as its present model. It will get a 2.0-litre twin-turbo petrol engine, paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. It is capable of delivering 250 hp of maximum power and 360 Nm of peak torque.
Mint
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
Can you watch a film in a moving vehicle?
The evolution of technology in cars has standardized features that were once reserved for the luxury segment. This, in turn, presents a conundrum for cars commanding a hefty premium over the mainstream ones. To stand apart, displays have offered car makers with avenues to innovate within the confines of a car cabin. For the BMW i7, this manifested in what is a rarity in cars in India—a full-scale theatre with a 31.3-inch 'Oled' (organic light-emitting diode) display, paired to an 18-speaker, 655-watt surround sound system built by British audio brand Bowers & Wilkins. To go with this, the company's infotainment modes come with a dedicated 'Theatre mode'—which rolls up the window and rear windscreen shades, closes the glass roof's shades too, and flips the display down for the rear passengers to savour. The experience, interestingly, is heightened by the company's inclusion of a port that allows users to use any streaming device with it. Through this, passengers in the rear seat can plug in an Amazon Fire Stick, connect it with their mobile phone's data plan, and have a functioning smart Oled television to view while on the highway for a long drive. The in-car theatre experience is definitely a unique one. The fold-out 'television' comes with a very wide aspect ratio; as a result, the content streamed on it actually uses a significantly smaller amount of the display area—at times, less than 70% of it. But, the display stands out for producing deep blacks and a sublime surround sound unit that would not be out of place even in a living room. This experience is further heightened by the use of a voice AI assistant, which responds to commands such as 'make the cabin cooler" and 'open the sunroof". The company uses an unspecified voice AI model underpinning the features, giving users access to voice commands to ensure that the theatre screen does not need to be folded away in order for other features to be accessed from the rear seat. Streaming quality is consistent with any smart television experience. However, patchy data networks across highways could play spoilsport—in which case, making content available offline prior to travel could be a better way to go. Other features that also aid volume adjustments and other elements include gesture control of playback as well. The only hiccup? The inside rear-view mirror is a traditional mirror and not a screen feeding visibility from the back of the car through a camera. This means that when the TV is deployed for the passengers in the back seat, there is no way for the chauffeur to see what's car, of course, allows drivers to voluntarily switch on the rear camera view on the main display, which can make up for this shortcoming. For a more seamless experience, buyers would likely have liked a more conventional aspect ratio screen for a more immersive television experience. Even without it, the unit delivers a show that can keep passengers on the rear seat relaxed and engaged for hours—all within the traditional comforts that luxury cars have offered over time.
Tom's Guide
03-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
Quick! Don't miss $155 off Sennheiser's excellent sounding Momentum 4 headphones
Sennheiser's one of those brands that everyone's heard of, but might not have sampled. That's a massive shame, because the likes of the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless are some of the best noise canceling headphones you can buy today, with great sound and epic noise-canceling. Even better, you can currently pick up a pair with a massive $155 discount, bringing them down to $295 if you head over to Amazon right now. That's one huge saving — and it looks like stock might run out soon! Sennheiser's answer to the WH-1000XM5 and the QuietComfort Ultra are sometimes forgotten, but they deserve all the accolades. They're a comfortable pair of headphones that sound excellent and block out loads of noise. It's the battery life that truly wows, however — there's 60 hours worth with ANC turned on. They more than earned their 4.5-star review. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless are a steal at this price. They lead the way in battery life when you compare them to the established competition, double the staying power of the Sony WH-1000XM5, and nearly triple that of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. Turn the ANC off and that battery life boosts even further, making sure that they last that weekend trip when you forgot to pack your USB charger. You muppet. There's more to them than just game-changing battery, of course. They sound better than their rivals, with Sennheiser's famous audio architecture providing a clear, balanced sound that outperforms almost everything that costs the same. They're comfortable, handsome, and feature some solid touch controls to make them easy to use when you're on the go. What more could you want? How about excellent call quality to make sure that you can hear every word when you're catching up with your mom in your weekly catch up. You're welcome. They fall down slightly in the clamping force and size — they are a little tight on some heads, and they're a relatively small pair of headphones (larger-headed people might want to look elsewhere. Might I suggest the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 for the discerning gentleman/gentlelady?) All in all, though, this is a great pair of headphones at an excellent price. And to think Prime Day hasn't even begun yet!
Tom's Guide
02-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Save money on headphones this Prime Day — here are 3 audio deals to watch out for
Prime Day 2025 is closing in — there's only just over a week from the time of writing before there are some record-breaking deals on all kinds of products at Amazon. But there's only one category that I care about, and that's audio gear. Prime Day is the best time of year to bag a cut-price pair of the best headphones, and I'm here to tell you what models you should be watching out for the most. There are a few headphones launched this year that we should be paying attention to, as well as some that are already reduced. Here are the 3 pairs you should keep a close eye on over July 8-11. Is this cheating a bit? Using a whole brand and headphone family in a list of headphones? No. I make the rules, and I say it's not cheating. Because you should be watching out for the entirety of the XM series when it comes to Prime Day, because its one of the best ways to grab some of Sony's flagships no matter your budget. In fact, you can already grab the Sony WH-1000XM4 for a great price already, and Prime Day isn't even here yet. The XM5s always drop to great prices over Prime Day, and we've had a sneaky peek recently as to what kind of savings to expect on the XM6 after a surprise free gift card. What kind of savings are we looking for? Some lowest prices with some luck. That means a $130 discount for the XM5, and an impressive $220 for the XM4. Anything within $20 of those two is well worth the pickup. We've less data on the XM6 on account of their newness, but I'd like to see anything from $30-$50 off. That would be a suitable discount to make them worth picking up over some of the now more accomplished competition. Sony's older ANC cans are still an excellent option if you're looking to balance flagship performance with a lower price. Their 4.5-star review attests to their solid sound, brilliant noise canceling, and good comfort. 30 hours of battery life is plenty as well, and the case remains the best of the Sony family. The WH-1000XM5 were our favorite headphones for a long time for a good reason. Good sound and even better ANC made sure that they landed an exemplary 4.5-star review, and we're hoping to see a big price drop during Prime Day. Their biggest discount has been $120 — here's to hoping we see something similar again! The latest version of Sony's headphones garnered a 4-star review, with particular note on the vocal clarity and solid ANC. They're a bit more expensive now, and we've no data to predict a discount, but we're hoping for something nice and big. I wasn't expecting anything to dethrone the Sony WH-1000XM5 from their place as the best headphones, but the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 were perhaps the biggest surprise of the year. They're a package that, pound for pound, beats out the WH-1000XM5 and the XM6 in just about every metric. Sound quality, comfort, looks... the list goes on, and on. Just know that if you pick up a pair of the PX7 S3, you're getting our latest pick of the bunch — and it is an accomplished bunch. As for what kind of discount to expect, things are slightly murkier thanks to a lack of discount data. They're another new pair of headphones, but I'm hoping we see at least $50 off over Prime Day. Anything $20 below that would be good, although any discounts are welcome. It would be their first discount too, and there's no time like the present. Bowers & Wilkins' latest set of cans are the best we've seen so far, as demonstrated in their 4.5-star review. They've got the best sound I've ever heard for the price, and they're some of the most comfortable headphones you can put on your head. 30 hours of battery makes sure they'll last a long time, and they've got a super sturdy protective case. The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones might not have the sound or the battery life of their similarly priced contemporaries, but they beat everyone out when it comes to a specific feature. Noise canceling. If you're looking for the best way possible to block out every single noise around you, you've got two options. These, or a pair of industrial ear defenders — and only the Bose options are going to play you sweet, sweet tunes. We have some idea of savings as well, thanks to some price drops over the last year or so. The biggest price drop we've seen has been $120, so I'd imagine we'll see something close to that. Perhaps $100 off. We'd like to see more, of course, but we'll have to wait for the sale proper to see what kind of savings to expect. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones more than earned their 4.5-star review thanks to the best noise canceling you've ever heard. They might not have the most battery life in the world, but they've got solid, bassy sound and supreme comfort. I love my pair, and it's probable you will too.
