February 20, 2004: Music goes small as the iPod mini launch brings the reimagined digital audio player to Apple stores. Released with 4GB of storage and in five colors, the diminutive device features ...

Maxell is a heritage Japanese audio and electronics manufacturer with a history dating back to the 1960s. Over the years, the brand has become synonymous with audio cassettes and other recordable ...

The Functionalist design philosophy that Dieter Rams brought to Braun from the 50s to the 90s still inspires the look of a few devices, including Apple’s iPod, Teenage Engineer’s synthesizers and ...

Vinyl records are firmly back in rotation, but getting started does not have to mean spending a fortune or building a complicated hi-fi stack from day one. Whether you want a simple, all-in-one setup ...

Why would you buy a portable music player? In this age of smartphone ultra-convenience, bolstered by access to so many streaming services and extensive hi-res Bluetooth codec support, what's the point ...

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has released the latest episode of his podcast, The Magnificent Others, featuring Jack Osbourne, son of the late Ozzy Osbourne, as the guest. U2 is ...

Listening to the news can feel like a journey. But 1A guides you beyond the headlines – and cuts through the noise. Let's get to the heart of the story, together – on 1A.

Portable Bluetooth speakers have become an easy default for listening away from your desk or living room. They’re the kind of tech you grab without thinking, whether you’re heading outside, cleaning ...

February 19, 2026 • The classic spiritual conjures themes of freedom and resilience, which flow through a conversation between pianist Lara Downes and the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative.