Billy Steele
Billy has been covering audio for a decade, with hundreds of headphone, soundbar, speaker and gear reviews during that time. After beginning his career in tech journalism as a news freelancer at Engadget in 2011, he progressed to a full-time member of the news desk in 2013. In addition to hardware, his expertise includes audio platforms and streaming services with significant long-form reporting on those topics. In 2019, Billy was Engadget’s most prolific reviewer, completing more product testing than anyone else on staff. He's also an aspiring backyard pitmaster with a number of smart grill reviews and outdoor gear guides under his (apron) belt. Recently, Billy has expanded his reporting to motorsports with in-depth coverage of Formula E’s Gen3 car.
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Bose's new noise-canceling QuietComfort Earbuds are more affordable at $179
Bose's latest earbuds still offer its powerful ANC, but they're much more affordable.
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AirPods Pro 2's new features have arrived. Here's what to expect
Your AirPods Pro should have already installed a major update ahead of iOS 18, so here's what to expect when you use the new features.
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Apple AirPods 4 review: Pro features for everyone
Apple offers useful ANC while keeping your ears open on the AirPods 4. but the non-ANC model is much improved as well.
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Ultimate Ears Everboom review: A floatable outdoor speaker that packs a punch
Small enough to haul easily, yet loud enough to power a party, the Everboom checks a lot of boxes for a UE speaker.
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The key updates that make AirPods 4 block sound better — and just sound better
Improved sound quality and the addition of ANC are key upgrades on the AirPods 4, but there are specific reasons why both of those are effective.
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How Apple's Hearing Aid and Hearing Test will work on AirPods Pro
Apple is expanding its hearing health features on the second-gen AirPods Pro. Here's how some of those tools will work.
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Apple AirPods 4 hands-on: Seriously impressive ANC performance
Our first ears-on with the new AirPods 4.
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Apple Watch Series 10 hands-on: Bigger, lighter and thinner than ever
Our first up-close look at the new Apple Watch.
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Apple event live updates on iPhone 16 launch, iOS 18, Apple Watch 10, AirPods 4, Apple Intelligence and more
Live updates from the September 2024 event at Apple Park.
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Miniroll is the smallest Ultimate Ears speaker, but it packs big sound
Ultimate Ears' latest speaker is the smallest in its current lineup, but it's still loud and built for adventures.
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Sony's MDR-M1 studio headphones offer an audio and comfort upgrade over the MDR-7506
Sony's new studio-monitoring headphones have upgraded drivers, wide frequency response and high noise isolation.
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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are coming in 2025
The successor to the Powerbeats Pro is coming next year.
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Noble Audio pairs dynamic and planar magnetic drivers in its first headphones
Noble Audio's first headphones feature a unique driver arrangement that should offer enhanced audio quality.
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Klipsch's latest soundbar is the first to come with Dirac Live room calibration
Klipsch's largest and most powerful soundbar in its current lineup has a unique feature to adjust to your living room.
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Bang & Olufsen debuts the $1,549 Beoplay H100 headphones
You'll really have to love Bang & Olufsen audio gear to invest in its latest flagship headphones.
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Spotify says Apple 'discontinued' the tech for some of its volume controls on iOS
Spotify has created a temporary solution for volume controls on iOS when using Spotify Connect after Apple made a change to its operating system.
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Sony's new budget-friendly earbuds have a transparency mode and longer battery life
Sony WF-C510 have a key feature most budget earbuds don't: ambient sound mode.
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Apple Podcasts now has a useful web interface for browsing and listening to shows
Apple Podcasts on the web now allows you to do a whole lot more than just listen.
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Dyson OnTrac headphones review: When the basics aren’t enough
An almost infinitely customizable design is what’s unique about Dyson’s first headphones (without onboard air purifiers).
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Meater's Pro XL uses four of its updated wireless probes to monitor your grill with WiFi
Meater is putting its updated wireless probes to use in a new smart grilling hub.