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Android Authority
20-05-2025
- Android Authority
Sony WH-1000XM5 and XM4 deals getting hot after XM6 release!
Chris Thomas / Android Authority These offers come from Amazon. Additionally, you'll be glad to hear the discounts apply to all color models available. Sony WH-1000XM5 Sony WH-1000XM5 Sony WH-1000XM5 The king of the ANC pack extends its reign See price at Amazon Save $101.99 Limited Time Deal! The Sony WH-1000XM5 have a pretty high retail price, too, at $399.99. That said, you can currently get them for just $298, and the experience is pretty similar to the newer model's. These were at the top of the SoundGuys list of the best headphones for years, too, before the XM6 iteration came to replace them. The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are known for their impressive audio quality and ANC performance. They compete only against the best in these departments. We also really like the design, which is honestly very similar to that of the Sony WH-100XM6 headphones. We can say most people will have to look pretty close to tell them apart. We are also big fans of the XM5's battery life. While the Sony WH-1000XM6 have better battery life at over 37 hours, based on internal tests from SoundGuys, the XM5 cans don't fall far behind at about 32 hours per full charge. The best part is that the battery life can be extended to a whopping 53 hours if you turn off noise canceling. Of course, these are still high-end headphones, so you get an ample set of features. You can take advantage of touch gesture controls, Bluetooth Multipoint, Find My Device support, and more. If we had to make a request, it would be to add USB-C listening, but the Sony WH-1000XM6 lack that, too. Regardless, you can still listen wired using the 3.5mm headset jack. The truth is, these high-end headphones don't truly get that much better with every new release. The upgrades are minimal, so the experience will be very similar between the XM5 and XM6 headphones. You might not even notice a difference, unless you are a serious audiophile. Sure, the Sony WH-1000XM6 are technically better, but I do not believe they are really worth over $150 more in terms of value. As our own Adam Birney summarizes it: 'For most users, the XM6 is a better product—but the XM5 remains the better deal.' If you want to learn why, here is the SoundGuys comparison between the Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Sony WH-1000XM5. Sony WH-1000XM4 Sony WH-1000XM4 Sony WH-1000XM4 An exceptional pair of noise canceling headphones. High-quality Bluetooth codecs, great sound, improved noise-canceling, good battery life, and smart features like auto-pause and Bluetooth multipoint make the Sony WH-1000XM4 a great all-round pair of headphones. See price at Amazon Save $120.00 Limited Time Deal! If you want a nice pair of high-end headphones at a much more reasonable price point, the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are still excellent in 2025! You will notice more of a difference compared to the XM6, but the XM4 are still really good, especially when you consider the $228 discounted price point. The audio quality is still excellent. While not as impressive, ANC still does better than most other models at this price point. Most listeners will love these, as the experience is still premium, albeit older. The design is also pretty different from the two newer models, but they look good and are still built very well. You won't miss out on many extra capabilities, either. These still get Bluetooth Multipoint, auto-pausing, touch controls, etc. That said, these are the ones with the worst battery life out of the three, but they still get about 24 hours of listening per charge, which is nothing to scoff at. If you need a more in-depth comparison, here's our Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Sony WH-1000XM4 article. I am the deals guy around here, and I would much rather get the XM5 or XM4 headphones over the expensive Sony WH-1000XM6. Your hard-earned money will stretch much further with these. Act quickly, though, as we're not sure how long these deals, or the current stock, will last.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Highway code to be brought up to date in autumn
"Long overdue" updates to the Manx Highway Code are expected to be published in the autumn, the infrastructure department has confirmed. It will adopt guidance and rules from the UK's Highway Code revised in 2022, with "Manx modifications" which include advice on sharing roads with horse trams. Changes will give pedestrians greater priority over cars at junctions and introduces a "hierarchy of road users", putting more responsibility for road safety on motorists. Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood said the code, which was last updated in 2014, involved a "cultural change" away from harm reduction and towards "safer roads in general". The details of the changes were revealed in response to a question for written answer put forward by Chris Thomas MHK. Under the new code, drivers will be encouraged to open their door with their left hand when exiting the vehicle, so that they have better visibility behind them. When overtaking, they would need to give cyclists at least 5ft (1.5m) and at least 6.5ft (2m) for people walking in a road with no pavements. The overhaul includes guidance for the positioning of cyclists on the road and behaviour when riding in groups. It also states cyclists should give way to pedestrians and horse riders on shared paths and bridleways but can overtake slow moving traffic on the left or the right, with appropriate care. Pedestrians crossing at side roads would have the right of way over vehicles or cyclists and the "hierarchy of road users" would ensure those driving vehicles have a responsibility for "more vulnerable road users". Haywood said the changes would need a "shift in mindset", which may "take a little while for people to bed in with". But the update was "really about focusing on road safety for the most vulnerable users", she said. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Manx Highway Code to be reviewed after UK changes Walking and biking prioritised in new Highway Code Isle of Man Government - Department of Infrastructure
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Highway code to be brought up to date in autumn
"Long overdue" updates to the Manx Highway Code are expected to be published in the autumn, the infrastructure department has confirmed. It will adopt guidance and rules from the UK's Highway Code revised in 2022, with "Manx modifications" which include advice on sharing roads with horse trams. Changes will give pedestrians greater priority over cars at junctions and introduces a "hierarchy of road users", putting more responsibility for road safety on motorists. Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood said the code, which was last updated in 2014, involved a "cultural change" away from harm reduction and towards "safer roads in general". The details of the changes were revealed in response to a question for written answer put forward by Chris Thomas MHK. Under the new code, drivers will be encouraged to open their door with their left hand when exiting the vehicle, so that they have better visibility behind them. When overtaking, they would need to give cyclists at least 5ft (1.5m) and at least 6.5ft (2m) for people walking in a road with no pavements. The overhaul includes guidance for the positioning of cyclists on the road and behaviour when riding in groups. It also states cyclists should give way to pedestrians and horse riders on shared paths and bridleways but can overtake slow moving traffic on the left or the right, with appropriate care. Pedestrians crossing at side roads would have the right of way over vehicles or cyclists and the "hierarchy of road users" would ensure those driving vehicles have a responsibility for "more vulnerable road users". Haywood said the changes would need a "shift in mindset", which may "take a little while for people to bed in with". But the update was "really about focusing on road safety for the most vulnerable users", she said. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Manx Highway Code to be reviewed after UK changes Walking and biking prioritised in new Highway Code Isle of Man Government - Department of Infrastructure
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
isle of Man highway code to be brought up to date in autumn
"Long overdue" updates to the Manx Highway Code are expected to be published in the autumn, the infrastructure department has will adopt guidance and rules from the UK's Highway Code revised in 2022, with "Manx modifications" which include advice on sharing roads with horse will give pedestrians greater priority over cars at junctions and introduces a "hierarchy of road users", putting more responsibility for road safety on Minister Michelle Haywood said the code, which was last updated in 2014, involved a "cultural change" away from harm reduction and towards "safer roads in general". The details of the changes were revealed in response to a question for written answer put forward by Chris Thomas the new code, drivers will be encouraged to open their door with their left hand when exiting the vehicle, so that they have better visibility behind overtaking, they would need to give cyclists at least 5ft (1.5m) and at least 6.5ft (2m) for people walking in a road with no pavements. 'Shift in mindset' The overhaul includes guidance for the positioning of cyclists on the road and behaviour when riding in also states cyclists should give way to pedestrians and horse riders on shared paths and bridleways but can overtake slow moving traffic on the left or the right, with appropriate crossing at side roads would have the right of way over vehicles or cyclists and the "hierarchy of road users" would ensure those driving vehicles have a responsibility for "more vulnerable road users".Haywood said the changes would need a "shift in mindset", which may "take a little while for people to bed in with".But the update was "really about focusing on road safety for the most vulnerable users", she said. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Onshore wind farm project within budget
The initial costs of an onshore wind farm project have been higher than expected but the scheme is still within budget, the chairman of Manx Utilities has said. John Wannenburgh MHK confirmed £3.14m had so far been spent on "predevelopment costs" for the Cair Vie project at Earystane and Scard in the south of the Isle of Man. Although "additional survey work" was required after environmental scoping feedback, the government-owned firm believed the plan remained "financially viable", he said. Concerns were raised about "rising costs" in the House of Keys on Tuesday, with calls for the project to be scrapped or moved to another site. The proposed plans, which would see up to five turbines built in the area able to deliver a quarter of the island's annual electricity needs, are part of the government's commitment to decarbonise the island's energy supply by 2030. There were calls by Chris Thomas MHK for the scheme to be moved as the current £40m projected cost was in line with that outlined previously for a scheme at Sulby and Druidale in the north of the island. Jason Moorhouse MHK questioned if the cost of the project had "almost doubled" when compared to paperwork issued by Manx Utilities in July 2023 that put the price of the scheme at £23.5m. In response, Wannenburgh said that lower figure had been the "indicative" price of the components needed at the time, but not the full cost of the overall project. He said predevelopment costs for onshore wind farms were typically 10% to 15% of the overall spend. That had so far covered ecological surveys, feasibility work, consultants, project management and network connection investigations, he said. It had also involved engaging with stakeholders, and the additional ecological surveys, which were underway following feedback on the environmental scoping report. The £40m overall figure was "consistent" with the original costs outlined by Manx Utilities in July 2023 and it would be "irresponsible" to stop the process and relocate, he said. "We must see the process though from where it is, and we will make final decisions when the final environmental impact assessment is reported," he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Renewed call for rethink over onshore wind farm Wildlife surveys begin on onshore wind farm plans New ferry terminal opens its doors Fears raised for wildlife over onshore wind farm Concerns raised at southern wind farm meeting Plans for onshore wind farm in south to progress Wind farm project likely to cost about £40m Manx Utilities - Cair Vie onshore wind farm project Tynwald - House of Keys
