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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sony WF-C710N TWS review: Translucent design and terrific sound
I don't exactly remember when or how I became so interested in listening to guided meditation podcasts before bed. It's been a couple of months now, and every night I tune in to a different meditation podcast with my earbuds on. It's the last thing I do to help myself relax after a long day at work, especially in a profession like mine, where information overload can easily lead to anxiety. During this time, I realised just how important a quality pair of wireless earbuds can be, which made me appreciate Sony's new WF-C710N even more. They are great for travel, on planes, and whether I am working in the office or at home and need to focus, I love being able to shut out the outside world. Nothing comes close to the WF-C710N. They make me feel locked away from the chaos and completely immersed in whatever I am listening to. That's exactly what I have always wanted from wireless earbuds. What: Sony WF-C710N| Price: Rs 12,990 I am a huge fan of translucent tech. I grew up in the '90s and saw how brands, including Sony, experimented with see-through designs in their products, from the Walkman to the PlayStation. That aesthetic was all the rage back in the day, and now it's making a comeback. It's great to see Sony embracing the trend with its own modern spin. The WF-C710N comes in a glass blue, semi-translucent shell for both the buds and the charging case, clear enough to let you catch a glimpse of what's inside. The design instantly reminded me of the 'cool' gadgets I always aspired to own as a kid but couldn't afford, like the Apple iMac G3 and the Game Boy, which I eventually bought years later. The see-through nature of these earbuds makes them distinct, personal, and nostalgic all at once. The case design feels premium, exactly what you would expect from Sony but it's also playful and fun to look at, almost like a toy. It felt cool to use and even cooler to show to friends, who were both delighted and a bit confused by its design. I love how the magnets inside the case hold the earbuds securely in place. The USB-C charging port is located on the back, along with the Bluetooth pairing button. There's also a pairing/power indicator LED on the front and subtle branding on the top. The case is not too big and not too small either, it's somewhere in the middle, and light enough that I completely forgot I had it in my shorts during a run the other day. It does lack Qi wireless charging, however. That said, the earbuds come with a decent-sized battery that offers up to 21.5 hours of audio playback with ANC turned on. The shape of the buds themselves is very Sony-like and quite different from AirPods. They have a unique design but sit comfortably in the ears. For some, the buds might feel a bit on the heavier side and may not be the best choice for running. I opted for a different size of eartips (Sony includes multiple sizes) to ensure a more secure fit, and they stay in place even during brisk walks. It's always best to try them all to get the most secure fit as this will impact both the audio quality and noise cancellation. Each bud weighs 5.3 grams, and the earpieces have an IPX4 rating, so they will easily withstand splashes of water and sweat. There are wear-detect sensors on each earbud, along with capacitive touch sensors that can be remapped in the app. You will notice two ANC microphones behind the grills, plus two voice pickup microphones: one on each side. By default, the left earpiece controls noise cancellation modes: a single tap cycles between Noise Cancellation and Ambient Sound (which lets you hear your surroundings), and a long press activates Quick Attention mode, which turns on Ambient Sound temporarily. The right earbud controls playback: a single tap plays or pauses audio, a double tap skips to the next track, a triple tap goes back to the previous track, and a long press activates your voice assistant. Pairing with any Android smartphone is as simple as opening the case near the device and tapping 'Pair.' For Apple products, just hold the pairing button for a few seconds, then select 'Sony WF-C710N' in the Bluetooth settings. There's a basic companion app available for both Android and iOS. The app interface is, to be honest, pretty minimal. I wouldn't call it barebones, but it could definitely have more features and a more easy to use design. The app offers seven EQ presets: Balanced, Vocal, Mellow, Relaxed, Treble Boost, Bass Boost, and Speech. I found myself using the Balanced, Vocal, and Excited presets the most. You can also customise your own EQ using the 'Find Your Equaliser' feature. I am no audiophile (maybe someday I will get there), but I have reviewed enough earbuds and headphones to tell the difference between a Rs1,000 pair and one that costs Rs12,999. That said, audio is still a very subjective experience, no two people hear or prefer sound in the same way. The WF-C710N sounds really good. I listen to a wide range of music, rock, hip-hop, R&B, pop, dance and the WF-C710N handles everything with ease. When listening to Jelani Aryeh's I'm in Love, the track sounds rich, crisp, and natural. The stereo separation on these earbuds is excellent, and everything just sounds stunning, with a clarity that makes listening to music an absolute joy. They are not very bass-heavy, but you surely get deep bass. What truly sets these wireless earbuds apart, regardless of price, is the signature Sony sound. As I mentioned earlier, I listen to a lot of podcasts, whether it's during my morning walks or meditation sessions at night. For spoken word content, the WF-C710N is absolutely terrific. These earphones make listening to anything vocal feel truly special. Watching movies and videos with these earbuds is also a pleasant experience, especially when viewing content on an iPhone or iPad. The WF-C710N supports only AAC and SBC codecs, and not the higher-resolution LDAC codec, unlike some higher-end Sony models. The fit of the buds does a decent job of canceling external noise, especially higher frequencies and incidental sounds. The earbuds handle city traffic noise fairly well, which is something many of us deal with daily. The noise cancellation doesn't eliminate noise as effectively as Sony's high-end WF-1000XM5 or Apple's AirPods Pro 2, but those options come at a higher price. Music and podcast sound better with noice cancellation and ambient sound (I am not particularly fond of this mode on these earbuds) off. That's my observation. I found microphones on the WF-C710N deliver clear phone calls. People on the other end said they could hear me clearly. I will confess, when I first started using the WF-C710N, they didn't immediately impress me. It took a few good days to truly realise how well Sony designed these wireless earbuds. They aren't the most high-end earbuds on the market, and that's perfectly fine. You could argue that many other brands sell wireless earbuds at half the price what Sony offers. And I totally agree. However, the truth is, nothing quite comes close to the audio quality the WF-C710N delivers, especially with that neutral sound signature. It's honestly hard to describe in words. Look, price doesn't matter as much when you are getting this much value, and that's true for any product. In the end, the choice is yours. Anuj Bhatia is a personal technology writer at who has been covering smartphones, personal computers, gaming, apps, and lifestyle tech actively since 2011. He specialises in writing longer-form feature articles and explainers on trending tech topics. His unique interests encompass delving into vintage tech, retro gaming and composing in-depth narratives on the intersection of history, technology, and popular culture. He covers major international tech conferences and product launches from the world's biggest and most valuable tech brands including Apple, Google and others. At the same time, he also extensively covers indie, home-grown tech startups. Prior to joining The Indian Express in late 2016, he served as a senior tech writer at My Mobile magazine and previously held roles as a reviewer and tech writer at Gizbot. Anuj holds a postgraduate degree from Banaras Hindu University. You can find Anuj on Linkedin. Email: ... Read More
Newsweek
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Sergio Garcia De-escalates Broken Driver Situation, Claims Was Not on Purpose
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Sergio Garcia concluded his Open Championship performance with a final-round 68. It was a solid Sunday for him, to say the least, but he didn't seem pleased with the quality of his game. His frustration peaked on the second hole, when he was seen unhappy with his tee shot. At that moment, Garcia reversed his swing in such an unexpected way that the shaft snapped in half. This was a serious problem for the Spaniard, who had to play the next 16 holes without his driver. The rules of golf prohibit replacing clubs that have been broken by players during the round amid reactions of this kind. 🚨⛳️😤 #WATCH — LIV Golf star Sergio Garcia snapped his driver in a fit of rage after a poor tee shot on the 2nd hole. He must play the final round without it and is not allowed to replace it. — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) July 20, 2025 However, Garcia downplayed the matter, saying the club breakage was an accident. "I didn't smack it straight down," he said, according to the transcripts of his post-round press conference. "I kind of, like, swiped it back. I've done that 50 times, and I've never broken a club. The shaft just snapped in half, and I was surprised. I wasn't trying to break it, and I was actually surprised when I saw that -- because usually, if it breaks, it breaks by the neck, and it broke in the middle of the shaft. "I don't know, maybe the shaft had a little thing there because I didn't feel like with what I did it should have broken, but that's what it was, and then I got some good practice when I threw it." Trending in The Right Direction Garcia also said that moment on the second hole was probably the outlet for everything he's been feeling about his game over the past few months. "To be totally honest, the last two or three months have been really tough the way I've played, and I controlled myself very, very well," he said, according to the transcripts. "To be totally honest, I didn't feel like I did that much on the second tee." Sergio Garcia of Spain plays his second shot on the 12th hole during day three of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 19, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Sergio Garcia of Spain plays his second shot on the 12th hole during day three of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 19, 2025 in Portrush, Northern got off to a strong start this season, with a win and two top-10 finishes in the first five LIV Golf tournaments. However, after missing the cut at the Masters Tournament, things changed dramatically. In the next four tournaments, his best result was a tied-for-25th finish at LIV Golf Dallas. He made the cut at the PGA Championship, but finished tied for 67th. His game has shown signs of recovery this month, with a top-10 finish at LIV Golf Andalusia and a T33 finish at the Open Championship. Garcia needs this rebound if he wants to achieve his goal of returning to the Ryder Cup next September. More Golf: PGA Tour's Wyndham Clark snubs media at Royal Portrush after Oakmont ban
New York Post
20-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Furious Sergio Garcia snaps driver in half on second tee — and plays rest of British Open without one
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Sergio Garcia, at age 45 and playing on LIV Golf, has been happy to have qualified for the British Open. That joy, however, turned to rage early in his final round Sunday when he snapped his driver in half, smashing it to the turf after hitting an errant tee shot on the second hole. The Spaniard missed the fairway left on the par-5 second hole and pounded his driver on the ground, breaking it at the shaft. Garcia, who ironically birdied the second hole, was forced to play the rest of his final round without a driver, because the rules of golf state that you cannot replace a club that was broken in anger. Rule 4.1 states: 'A player is allowed to keep using and/or to repair any club damaged during the round, no matter what the damage and even if the player damaged it in anger. 'A player is not allowed to replace a damaged club, except when it is damaged during the round by an outside influence or natural forces, or by someone other than the player or his or her caddie.' 'The last two or three months have been really tough the way I've played, and I controlled myself very, very well,' Garcia said afterward. 'To be honest, I didn't feel like I did that much on the second tee. Obviously, I didn't hit a good drive. I didn't smack it straight down. I kind of like swiped it back. I've done that 50 times, and I've never broken a club. 'The shaft just snapped in half, and I was surprised. I wasn't trying to break it, and I was actually surprised when I saw that. I didn't feel like with what I did it should have broken, but that's what it was, and then I got some good practice when I threw it.' 3 Sergio Garcia snaps his driver by smashing it on the ground at the second tee during the British Open on July 20, 2025. X/NUCLR Golf 3 Sergio Garcia looks down as the top of his driver falls off on the second tee at the British Open on July 20, 2025. X/NUCLR Golf Garcia went on to shoot his best round of the week, a 3-under-par 68, and finished the week 3-under for the tournament. He was in need of a strong finish to show European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald that he's worthy of a captain's pick. Garcia missed the cut at the Masters before finishing tied for 67th at the PGA Championship. He failed to qualify for the U.S. Open. 'I had a good conversation with Luke last week, and we both know what we want,' Garcia said. 'The only thing I can do is keep working hard, keep building my confidence up, and if I'm able to do that, then it should be fine. We'll see. 'It would mean the world to me to be there,' he went on. 'If I can help the team, that's my main goal. I think that I can bring things to the team. At the end of the day, he's going to make whatever he thinks is the best decision for him and his team, so we'll see.' 3 Sergio Garcia during the 15th hole at the British Open on July 20, 2025. Getty Images Garcia said he believes the Open wasn't his 'last chance' to prove himself to Donald, saying, 'There's still a good amount of weeks left. I've got to try to play the best I can, and then we'll see what happens. This week, I felt like my game was on and off a little bit.' Garcia said he's been assured by Donald that the decision will be only golf related and not political, with LIV Golf being a deterrent. 'That's what he's told me — it's just about how my game is and what I can bring, what I can add to the team, as simple as that,' Garcia said. 'Obviously, going into the U.S., going into New York, experience is always good, mostly because you're still going to have some rookies there, and I think those experienced guys have a great job to do there to make sure that those rookies know what they're getting into. 'It's nice to have one of those experienced guys to put their arm around you and make you feel like 'don't worry, I've got you,' when people are shouting at you and screaming and wishing you all the bad things that you can think of.'
Daily Record
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Sergio Garcia snaps driver in rage at The Open after wild tee shot
The Spaniard was furious with himself at the second at Royal Portrush and the head came flying off his driver Seething Sergio Garcia disrupted the calm morning air at Royal Portrush by snapping his driver in rage. The Spanish star lost the plot on the second tee after sending a wild shot off target. Garcia was furious at himself and cracked his club into the deck. As he smashed it into the turf, the head came flying off leaving him without a big dog for the rest of the round. The LIV ace is desperate to do well at The Open to give himself a chance of making The Ryder Cup team for the clash against the United States at Bethpage in September. However, at level par, he's been unable to trouble the leaders in Northern Ireland and his chances of playing in Luke Donald 's team look slim. At the beginning of the month, Europe's record points scorer had outlined his ambitions as he said: 'It's going to be my second time playing at Royal Portrush, and it's obviously nice. "It's one of the goals that you have at the beginning of the year, to try to play as many majors as you can with the limitations that we get. "I didn't help myself very much the last three months, but I'm glad that I got enough work done in the first third of the year, in the first part of the season. I'm excited about it and, hopefully, I'll play well. 'It's a five-week stretch, so it's going to be Dallas, BMW Munich, Valderrama, British Open and JCB, so it's a big stretch. But thankfully I'm doing well physically, even at my age, and hopefully I'll be able to get through the five weeks well.' 'If they had told me I was going to be in this position and with a chance of being on the Ryder Cup team, obviously I would have taken it without a doubt. Now what I have to do is keep showing my strengths, keep showing my golf, especially what I showed in the first third of the year. 'The good thing is that I know I'm on Luke's ballot and I just have to keep showing that I can do good things and that I can help the team. The Ryder Cup is my favourite golf tournament in the world. 'It would be incredible to be able to compete in another Ryder Cup, especially knowing that in New York, at Bethpage, it's going to be tough and maybe a little experience always comes in handy.' Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
Axios
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Labubu madness hits Houston with a pop-up cafe
Labubu, the mischievously cute monster with fangs, is all the rage. And you can be surrounded by these little creatures at Lucky Box Cafe, a pop-up cafe this summer at Popfancy Dessert Bar. The toys are becoming tough to find nationwide. But in Houston, you can try the local Pop Mart locations — or score one at this Asiatown pop-up. Vibes: At Lucky Box Cafe, Labubu dolls are dangling from clouds, on display stands, and ready to be dressed up in a Build-A-Bear-esque setup. Dig in: The menu leans into kawaii (cute) Japanese aesthetics with character-themed treats. Though their mystery surprise gift drink — which hinted at a mini Labubu prize — was sold out Monday evening. My experience: I tried the Lychee Mango Secret Booster ($7) and Ube-Cereal I Love You So Matcha ($8). I got them with the Bubu-Jelly Cake ($6) add-on. The jelly — shaped like the monster — came on the side (not in the drink as expected and hoped), but it was fun to eat. The lychee drink was refreshing, with a fun mango star jelly and a pretty cup. The matcha was heavy on the ube cereal and a bit too sweet. The bottom line: The pop-up is more about the aesthetic and experience than the food.
