Pocket-lint Daily - Sonos speakers leak & affordable Sony ANC headphones

All the tech daily! By Chris Hall | Tuesday February 21 2023 - If you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here](. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Instagram]( [Website](  Sonos Era 300 and 100 press images, details and pricing leak THE VERGE What's happened? Oops, there's been a bit of an era error and someone has managed to [leak Sonos' forthcoming speakers](. Why does it matter? The Sonos Era 300 and Era 100 speakers will reportedly be launched in the "coming weeks" and will bring Bluetooth to the company's smart audio line-up for the first time. What's my take? Sonos' refresh of speakers happens at a rather sedate pace, so any update is something to look forward to. It looks like the Era 100 will be a replacement for the Sonos One and the Era 300 is a larger model. The big addition, according to the leak, appears to be Bluetooth, so this next generation of Sonos speakers might be a little more connected, and slightly less tied into Sonos' legacy system. But, it's probably the design that's going to sell these speakers, as people look for something a little different. The report says they are launching soon, so watch this space.  Sony confirms affordable WH-CH720N noise-cancelling headphones SONY What's happened? Sony has announced [two pairs of affordable headphones](, the WH-CH720N noise cancelling over-ears and the WH-CH520 on-ears. Why does it matter? Both headphones bring features from high-level devices, but at more affordable prices. What's my take? Sony's headphones are hugely popular, but some just can't afford the asking price of the latest 1000X flagship. However, when it comes to noise cancellation, the new CH720N uses the same processor, so we're expecting great results. Both of the new headphones offer Sony's upscaling tech with DSEE, while also offering LDAC for higher fidelity wireless connections. Both headphones will be available in March and will cost £130/€160 for the CH720N and £60/€70 for the CH520.  Corsair HS55 headset review: Shame about that mic POCKET-LINT What's happened? Corsair's gaming accessories include some of our favourite keyboards and mice, while its headsets at the top end offer really comprehensive suites of options and incredible sound performance. At the lower end of its pricing scale, though, the HS55 represents a bit more of a compromise for those who don't want to pay too much. It's a solid enough headset, but its microphone leaves much to be desired. Our quick verdict This is a solid headset at a pretty decent price, but we can't help but feel let down by its middling microphone and slightly skewed audio balance out of the box. [Read our review.](  In Case You Missed it The [Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5]( could have an even bigger external display than Oppo's Find N2 Flip. --- Xbox Series X and S prices rise in Sweden - are the [US, UK and Europe next](? --- Intel's Core i7-11700K CPU has over a [$210 price cut at $245.53](, instead of $459.99. That's a 47% discount for the eight-core processor, with a clock speed of up to 5.0GHz for the 500 and 400 series motherboards.  From The Gear Loop KEVIN MAY/UNSPLASH The best ski and snowboarding luggage: Transport your precious ski and snowboard gear in style with the [best travel bags out there.](  And finally... ARTFLOW We've seen AI used for all sorts of things in recent years. Now the list of uses includes creating artistic portraits with just a few words. [Check out some of these examples](.  Have you checked out our weekly podcast that comes out every Friday? It's packed with news, interviews, and top things to get. You can subscribe to the Pocket-lint Podcast via [iTunes]( and [Spotify](,  or access it on the web via [Acast](. This week, the Pocket-lint Podcast takes a look at the announcements made during the OnePlus event, and chats with Peloton instructor, Sam Yo. [Listen to the latest episode today.]( Thanks for reading - if you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( [The Trust Project] [Why you can trust Pocket-lint]( You are subscribed to this email as {EMAIL}. Click here to modify your [preferences]( or [unsubscribe](.