Apple debuts 3rd-gen AirPods, new Apple Music Voice plan, HomePod mini colours

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True to the rumours, Apple has officially unveiled the third-generation AirPods. These base level buds get a refreshed look, Spatial Audio support, and the Pro's "force sensor" for controlling calls and music. The AirPods also get IPX4 water and sweat resistance.

The runtime gets increased by an hour. It is now at six hours on the buds and up to 30 hours with the case. The AirPods' charging case now also supports MagSafe. The third-gen AirPods start at $239, and you can order these now with shipping starting on October 25.

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Apple unveils new powerful MacBook Pros with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips

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If you were impressed with the performance of the Apple MacBooks with the original M1, the company wants you to know that'll blow that chipset out of the park. There are two new M1 chips out of Apple's stable, the M1 Pro and M1 Max. 

The M1 Pro will be 70% faster than the original M1 chipset, with a GPU that's 2x faster, 32GB of unified memory, and 200GB/s memory bandwidth. The M1 Max gets a higher unified memory (up to 64GB).

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Alienware redesigns flagship Aurora gaming desktop for its 25th anniversary

Alienware celebrates its 25 years of existence with a new look for the Aurora desktop gaming PC. The latest version has a redesigned chassis with additional internal space and more efficient airflow. This stylish gaming PC should also run more quietly. This open-air Legend 2.0 chassis has 50% more internal volume than the Aurora R12 or R10 without significant changes to the machine's overall size.

You won't need tools to open up the shell, making it easier to access the components. And for those who want to show the machine's interiors, the Dell-owned brand offers an optional transparent side panel that lets you see the motherboard lit up by up to eight zones of AlienFX lighting. Alienware is also offering an optional magnetic cable cover for some tidying at the back of the machine.

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Clubhouse offers musicians a high-quality audio mode

One of the best things about Clubhouse is it allows musicians to play things like new material to an audience. And now, these singers and bands can play these songs with a higher quality sound in stereo. The app gets a new Music Mode that's accessible through the three-dot menu. It's under the Audio Quality section with a new option called Music. 

According to Clubhouse, "You'll also be able to use professional audio equipment for your performance, like external USB microphones or mixing boards." Musicians who add pre-recorded Clips can even use the mode, "so any snippets you share from performers using music mode will also sound great." The app already supports spatial audio, and now this new feature further improves sound quality on the platform.

Source: Engadget