Neowin News Feed for: Microphone

Microsoft Teams is getting a crucial feature that has been surprisingly missing so far

Usama Jawad — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:14:01 +0000

Joining calls might finally get smoother as Microsoft adds a long-missing pre-meeting feature that solves a common frustration. Read more...

Hands on with the Maono PD200W Hybrid Podcasting Mic, which is currently $45 off

Steven Parker — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:00:01 +0000

Maono sent over their new microphone designed specifically for podcasting. Having never really thought about them before, this was something I had to try out. Read more...

WhatsApp's Meta AI voice chat adds a new layer of surveillance, privacy concerns

Paul Hill — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 06:48:01 +0000

Meta AI voice chats are available for some WhatsApp beta for iOS users in the latest release but brings some privacy concerns. Read more...

Review: Upgrade your audio capture - NANK Mike Pro vs Maono Wave T5 head-to-head

Robbie Khan — Wed, 14 May 2025 16:00:01 +0000

NANK and Maono recently released two lavalier wireless microphone kits for use with cross-platform devices. Both offer versatility and convenience, but which one sounds the best? Read more...

Android 16 may let you choose the audio input device for recording

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:02:01 +0000

Android 16 may add a system-wide media switcher that will let you change the audio input device for all apps. Read more...

Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon partner admits your phone could listen to everything

Sayan Sen — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:02:01 +0000

An advertising partner of Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Amazon admitted that your smartphones and other devices can listen to everything you say for ad targeting. Read more...

Get the Razer Seiren V2 PRO USB microphone for just $83.99

Taras Buria — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:18:01 +0000

The Razer Seiren V2 Pro USB microphone has dropped to a new all-time low price. Now, you can get this microphone with analog volume and gain controls with a big 44% discount on Amazon. Read more...

iPhone 16 could get an upgraded microphone setup for enhanced Siri exprience

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:38:02 +0000

A new survey report from Apple insider Ming-Chi Kuo suggests the iPhone 16 series, expected in the second half of 2024, will have an upgraded microphone setup for enhanced Siri experience. Read more...

Columbia Univ builds breakthrough algorithm that stops spying microphones from listening

Sayan Sen — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:18:02 +0000

The Columbia University's computer science department has developed a new algorithm that can be used to stop microphones and automatic speech recognition systems from spying on the public. Read more...

See. Hear. Tell. A week with Microsoft's new Modern remote work accessories

Christopher White — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:16:01 +0000

With remote work here to stay, Microsoft sent us a webcam, a speakerphone, and both a wired and wireless headset to see if they could augment our work-from-home life. Find out what we think of them. Read more...

Cyber Monday: Razer Nari wireless headphones 46% off, Seiren X Mic 30% off

Steven Parker — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:00:01 +0000

Today Razer has a couple of deals with deep savings you can grab, the first of which is already live, lets you save $65 off wireless 7.1 headphones and the other going live later today is $30 off. Read more...

Google admits error in not mentioning microphone in the Nest Secure

Paul Hill — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:06:01 +0000

Google has issued an apology over its Nest Secure which comes with a microphone that was previously not mentioned in the tech specs. It was revealed after Google enabled voice controls on the device Read more...

Google is being sued over the defective mic found in the Pixel and Pixel XL

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 01:52:01 +0000

Google can't seem to get away from controversy as it is now being sued for defects that were found in the Pixel and Pixel XL. The lawsuit claims that the firm sold defective products knowingly. Read more...

Razer introduces new webcam with beauty light

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 20:44:01 +0000

Today, Razer announced two new products for those that are into streaming their content: the Kiyo webcam with a ring light and the Seiren X USB microphone featuring professional-grade construction. Read more...

Pixel and Pixel XL owners complain of microphone failures, including on replacement handsets

Andy Weir — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 14:32:01 +0000

Google has acknowledged complaints about microphone issues from some owners of its flagship Android phones, and recommends warranty replacements - but some of those replacements have the same issues. Read more...

Researchers show how hackers can use headphones as microphones to spy on you

Justin Luna — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 10:20:01 +0000

A group of researchers have created a piece of code that has the ability to turn headphones into microphones, which in concept will make it possible for hackers to listen in and spy on people. Read more...

Bienna QY8 Sports Bluetooth aptX earphones review

Robbie Khan — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 07:28:01 +0000

Superb wireless headphones at a low price. The support for near CD quality output is a huge bonus. Can the Bienna QY8 compete in such a crowded market? Let's find out. Read more...

Symphonized NRG Premium Noise-isolating Headphones review

Robbie Khan — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 20:40:01 +0000

With countless entry level earphones on the market today, can consumers buy a pair that doesn't compromise on build or sound quality? The Symphonized NRG Premium is certainly a worthy contender. Read more...

Advance Wars Cube will not support microphone

Wed, 15 Sep 2004 20:44:24 +0000

Nintendo has rebuffed suggestions on a Japanese website that Advance Wars: Under Fire, under development at UK-based Kuju, will support the GameCube microphone. The report said that Nintendo had announced the new GameCube microphone peripheral,... Read more...

Nintendo Microphone

Thu, 09 Sep 2004 22:06:59 +0000

In late August, IGN Cube reported some of the first details available on Nintendo's new mystery peripheral for use in Mario Party 6. The report came amidst the announcement of Nintendo's official holiday lineup, creating... Read more...

Nintendo DS to support external microphone headset

Fri, 27 Aug 2004 17:04:44 +0000

The Nintendo DS handheld console is set to support external microphone headsets, it has emerged, after eagle-eyed fans noticed that the device sported a "mystery" port next to the headphone socket. The port... Read more...

Mario Party 6 to use microphone controller

Fri, 27 Aug 2004 17:01:20 +0000

Latest entry in Nintendo's party game series to come packaged with the new peripheral. Amid the slew of new game announcements and release date changes announced by Nintendo this morning, it was... Read more...