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Klipsch hasnt debuted new headphones in years, but thats going to change in 2026. At CES, Klipsch announced the upcoming Atlas hi-fi series that includes wireless and both closed and semi-open back models. All three are expected to arrive this summer, but the company hasnt announced pricing or many details on any of them just yet. However, I was able to listen to the Atlas HP-1, the wireless model with active noise cancelation (ANC). Without going into specifics, Klipsch says the HP-1 is designed for both daily wear and travel. This is thanks to the combination of light weight, comfort and standout battery life. Inside, coaxial drivers provide the companys warm signature sound profile. Third-party support for spatial audio and hearing compensation is also in the works. This concludes the info Klipsch announced this week. After seeing the HP-1 in person at CES, I can tell you they look quite similar to Bowers & Wilkins recent headphones designs. Klipsch has opted for wood accents on the outside of the ear cups, likely as a nod to its speaker heritage. But the combination of leather and metal, as well as the headband and ear cups, remind me a lot of B&Ws Px7. Klipsch Atlas HP-1Billy Steele for EngadgetDuring my brief time with the HP-1, the excellent sound quality was the thing that stood out most. Klipsch is demoing the headphones with lossless audio over USB-C, so it will be interesting to see what the audio is like in wireless mode. However, the companys trademark warmth and deft tuning is immediately apparent, giving preference to highs and mids without overbearing bass. Theres ample low-end tone, but it compliments everything else and didnt overpower in the Rage Against The Machine songs and other tracks I listened to. Its difficult to paint a comprehensive picture here since I wasnt only really able to observe sound quality and only for a short time. But the HP-1 is certainly a premium set of headphones that are comfy to wear (at least for the few minutes I wore them) and definitely sound good. The biggest downside will likely be price, which I expect to be at least $500. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/klipsch-atlas-hp-1-hands-on-a-return-to-hi-fi-headphones-at-ces-2026-130000415.html?src=rss
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MTV shut down its remaining 24/7 music channels in several countries, including the UK and Australia, at the end of 2025. The main MTV network shifted its focus to reality shows long ago and it occasionally dips back into music with things like the Video Music Awards, but this shutdown felt like the end of an era. If you yearn for the days when MTV actually played music videos, though, you might be in luck. A developer who goes by the name of Flexasaurus Rex has paid tribute to the MTV of old with a web app that has several channels of non-stop streaming music. MTV Rewind has 11 channels at the time of writing, including one that features videos from the original channels first day of existence in 1981. Theres a channel dedicated to MTV Unplugged performances, a rap-focused stream, one for each decade from the 70s to the 20s and (my personal faves) 120 Minutes and Headbangers Ball options. MTV Rewind has so far pulled in more than 33,000 music videos. Thats over two months worth of music, as Loudwire notes."MTV was a cultural institution that changed music, fashion and youth culture. Then they stopped showing music videos and became reality TV, Flexasaurus Rex said. I felt a wave of sadness when the announcement hit. Nothing felt like it could fill that void. So I started coding. Built it in 48 hours: MTV Rewind."Each channel plays videos in a random order and theres a shuffle all option if you cant decide which stream to watch. If a song isnt hitting for you, just tap the skip button. There are some era-appropriate ads too. For instance, I hadnt seen this one from the Got Milk? campaign before it popped up. It reminded me of the J. Walter Weatherman gag from Arrested Development:The apps database is powered by IMVDb (The Internet Music Video Database). The videos are all pulled from YouTube, one of the things that helped spell the demise of MTVs 24/7 music channels. There wasnt exactly a strong case for Total Request Live to stay on the air, for instance, when we have access to practically every music video ever at our fingertips. One of my favorite things about MTV Rewind is that it has a hit counter like the Geocities of old. So very 90s. In fact, the whole thing is rad. Tubular, some might say. MTV Rewind isnt associated with MTV or its parent company. However, it does use MTVs name. Heres hoping Paramounts lawyers dont crack down on this. Its nice to have fun things on the internet. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/music/mtv-rewind-is-a-developers-tribute-to-247-music-video-channels-120000424.html?src=rss
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In a converted postal station in Buenos Aires' Retiro neighborhood, Posdata has reimagined the traditional café as a space where correspondence and coffee converge.
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