Anker Launches Sleep Earbuds With Active Noise Cancellation and 'Snore Masking'
Anker has brought a new version of its wireless sleep earbuds, called the Soundcore Sleep A30, to the market. The company says the Sleep A30 could be even more effective at helping users achieve a peaceful night's sleep by blocking disruptive noises through active noise cancellation (ANC). Previous models, like the Sleep A20, relied on a snug fit inside the ear to passively block sound, but the A30 adds active noise cancellation for the first time, all while keeping enough battery life to last through the night, as reported by The Verge.
The Sleep A30 has a slimmer and smaller design compared with earlier models. Anker says this helps make the earbuds more comfortable to wear overnight, especially for side sleepers, as there is less pressure when resting on a pillow. Anker includes four sizes of silicone eartips, three sizes of memory foam tips, and three sizes of ear wings.
Anker says the new Sleep A30 can block up to 30dB of external noise, and the addition of ANC, which uses two microphones inside and outside the ear. But it comes at the cost of lower battery life. The A20 could run for up to 14 hours on a single charge, but the A30 tops out at nine hours on its own or up to 45 hours with the charging case when playing stored sleep sounds. When streaming music or podcasts from a phone, battery life drops to 6.5 hours per charge or 35 hours with the case.
The charging case uses unique technology that Anker calls "Adaptive Snore Masking technology." If the case detects snoring from someone nearby, it analyzes the sound and generates audio to mask it, sending this to the earbuds to help block out the noise.
The Sleep A30 also features sleep monitoring and position tracking, which lets users see how restful their night was through the Soundcore mobile app. Other functions include a private repeatable alarm with snooze and a "Find My Earbud" feature to help locate earbuds lost in bed. The A30 uses Bluetooth 5.3 for connectivity.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Android Authority
2 hours ago
- Android Authority
Having trouble opening Chrome? It may be Microsoft's fault
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR A bug is preventing Windows users from opening Google's Chrome browser. The bug is connected to Microsoft's Family Safety feature. There are a few workarounds, like renaming to Microsoft isn't afraid to deploy tactics to nudge you away from Chrome. For example, earlier this year, Bing users were running into a pop-up that discouraged them from switching browsers. However, the friction between the two isn't always intentional, which could include the current issue that's preventing Windows users from opening Chrome. Spotted by The Verge, a growing number of Windows users are reporting that they are either unable to open Chrome or the browser keeps closing itself. The issue appears to be connected to a bug affecting Microsoft's Family Safety feature, a set of parental controls and filters for Microsoft 365 subscribers. 'Our team has investigated these reports and determined the cause of this behavior,' said a Chrome support manager. 'For some users, Chrome is unable to run when Microsoft Family Safety is enabled.' Strangely, this bug only seems to prevent Chrome from opening. The outlet reports that other browsers, like Opera and Firefox, are unaffected. Although the issue is known, Microsoft has remained quiet about a fix and when it could roll out. In a bug tracking thread, a Chromium engineer said, 'We've not heard anything from Microsoft about a fix being rolled out.' The tech giant also did not respond to the outlet's questions. If you're experiencing this issue, there are some workarounds you can use until a fix is released. Some users on Reddit found that renaming to seemed to work. You can also disable the 'filter inappropriate websites' setting in Family Safety. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Gizmodo
6 hours ago
- Gizmodo
Soundcore Waterproof Speaker Is Going for Peanuts, Anker Offers This Deal With Limited Stock
A little bit of music goes a long way. Whether you're working out and trying to push out one more set, you're reading a book and want something instrumental in the background, or you're just sitting and zoning out. Heck, even in the shower or bath, it's nice just to listen to some tunes and relax a little bit. It just so happens we've got a great deal for that exact situation today. See at Amazon That's because you can currently get this Soundcore Select 4 Go bluetooth shower speaker while it's down to just $20. That's a 43% reduction on the normal price of $35, and a seriously excellent purchase. This is one of those limited time Amazon deals though, so it's worth noting that we've got no way of knowing just how long it'll last. So, if you like the sounds of this thing, make sure you grab it quickly. Shower Party Time The key thing about this little speaker is that it's IP67 waterproof and dustproof. This means that it being in the bathroom or shower room isn't an issue, because it's literally built to deal with those environments. There's a lot to be said about not having to worry about tech in the bathroom, so this is a big deal. In fact, it's designed for that environment so much that it actually floats. This means you can deploy it outside in a paddling pool or swimming pool if you need to, which is awesome. The sound is solid too, of course, thanks to the 5W output, which means you can still enjoy high-quality audio even though this small device is the thing putting it out. It also boats a 20 hour battery life when fully charged, which should be enough for all but the longest baths. It's more likely that it just means you only have to charge it once a week or so, but it's always nice to be able to take longer baths sometimes, or at least not have to think about charging it constantly. You can even pair up a couple of these devices for stereo pairing, and given that they're only $20 at the moment, getting two really isn't that big of an expense either. Just make sure you're quick if you want this device at this price, because we're not expecting it to be on sale for all that long, or go on sale again for a little while either. See at Amazon
Engadget
6 hours ago
- Engadget
Windows parental controls are blocking Chrome
Stop me if you've heard this one before: Microsoft is making it harder to use Chrome on Windows. The culprit? This time, it's Windows' Family Safety feature. Since early this month, the parental control measure has prevented users from opening Chrome. Strangely, no other apps or browsers appear to be affected. Redditors first reported the issue on June 3 (via The Verge ). u/Witty-Discount-2906 posted that Chrome crashed on Windows 11. "Just flashes quickly, unable to open with no error message," they wrote. Another user chimed in with a correct guess. "This may be related to Parental Controls," u/duk242 surmised. "I've had nine students come see the IT Desk in the last hour saying Chrome won't open." A Google spokesperson pointed Engadget to a statement in its community forum. "Our team has investigated these reports and determined the cause of this behavior," Community Manager Ellen T. wrote. "For some users, Chrome is unable to run when Microsoft Family Safety is enabled." Curiously, Microsoft hasn't fixed the bug after 17 days. (Go figure!) Windows Family Safety is an optional parental control feature for families and schools. It lets them manage children's screen time, filter their web browsing and monitor their activity. There are a couple of workarounds while we wait for the company to take action. One is to turn off the "Filter Inappropriate Websites" setting in Family Safety. However, that removes the security feature, letting the kids run wild on the World Wide Web. (Weeee!!) A simpler fix is to navigate to your Chrome folder and rename to something like . Engadget emailed Microsoft for a comment. We haven't heard back, but we'll update this story if we do. If you've ever installed Chrome on Windows, this bug may trigger deja vu. Microsoft has a long history of desperate tricks to keep you on its default products. That has included obnoxious prompts, pop-up ads for Bing and begging users to stick with Edge. At least European users will get some relief. Microsoft is scaling back its cheap tactics there to comply with EU regulations.
