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Breaking in the new JBL Tour One M3 at a silent concert

Experiential launch highlighted new audio innovation’s advanced features

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The JBL Tour One M3 was recently released in the Philippines, and JBL let us try the latest audio innovation out in true immersive fashion.

JBL’s approach was an experiential launch, letting us break in the over-ear headphones and see — or better yet, hear —for ourselves its advanced features.

Junkets with media members, influencers, and other distinguished guests are nothing new for brands when they introduce something new — be it products or campaigns. It’s just a matter of execution and ensuring everything clicks.

Right from the moment we stepped inside the event ballroom, JBL asked us to wear the Tour One M3. They quickly reminded us that from that point, everything we were about to hear throughout the event would be through the latest product offering.

The author’s vantage point inside the medium-sized ballroom.

It also meant that if you got curious and removed your headphones for a few seconds, you could hear how silent the room was. I personally loved how straightforward the entire activity was.

In a way, it’s a “show, don’t tell” approach. Nothing felt forced. And as someone who just continues to buff up knowledge on audio wearables, it gave a welcoming vibe.

Make no mistake, JBL still touched on some of the Tour One M3’s key advanced features and specs. Informative, but not overdone.

After a brief introduction and a snapshot of the products’ key highlights, we proceeded with the immersive experience.

Film viewing to highlight JBL Spatial 360

The first part featured us watching snippets from various classic flicks. This phase highlighted the JBL Spatial Sound of the JBL Tour One M3.

You could tell where the sound is coming from and it matched the visuals on the projector. The directional sound really takes entertainment to the next level, and you can benefit from this technology for gaming and other scenarios.

Silent concert with Clara Benin, Janine Teñoso

Then, two famous Filipino indie singers in Clara Benin and Janine Teñoso took the stage. For close to an hour, the artists serenaded us with hit songs that we all took in with the Tour One M3.

Throughout, the headphones provided studio level clarity and precision. There were no interruptions whatsoever and you could barely notice the latency from, say, the movement of the singers’ mouths to what you’re able to hear.

You’d hear nothing else except their voices, as well as the various instruments being played. You could also distinguish the different layers of sound quite easily.

For instance, from my spot from the very last row, I could recognize where the sounds where coming from as I glimpsed the guitarists and percussionists.

Smart Tx for Auracast

That’s where you can say the Smart Tx audio transmitter did its work. This small add-on allows Auracast, improving latency, stability, and call quality for various scenarios.

You can also plug the Smart Tx to audio sources like TVs and laptops and just connect and control as there is an interactive touch display on the Smart Tx.

And mind you, there were about 40 of us who enjoyed the silent concert together — all wearing Tour One M3s connected and synced seamlessly.

JBL Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0

Another standout feature on the new Tour One M3 is the JBL Adaptive Noise Cancellation 2.0. This lets the already clear and well-defined audio stand out even more.

Although it wasn’t noisy inside the ballroom to begin with, come production staff members were obviously talking in real-time to ensure a seamless program from start to finish.

With ANC 2.0 turned on, you couldn’t hear anything from them even if you could obviously see their mouths moving.

Personalized listening

The JBL Tour One M3, which succeeds the Tour One M2, features JBL’s newly-developed 40mm Mica Dome drivers.

They are precisely tuned to deliver deep bass, balanced mids, and crystal-clear highs from the get-go. But if that’s not enough, further personalization can be done via the JBL Headphones App.

There are six preset sound profiles, but you can add your own custom profile. You can also set up a customized hearing profile with JBL Personi-Fi 3.0.

Events like what JBL carried out make you appreciate what they’re offering as the entire presentation got the message across. And that is, the JBL Tour One M3 is keen on becoming a game-changer in the flagship audio wearable scene.


The new JBL Tour One M3 and JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx are now available in Black, Latte, and Blue at JBL stores, partner retailers, and the JBL website.

The headphones retail for PhP 19,999 while the variant with a Smart Tx is priced at PhP 26,999.

Customers in the Philippines can also experience the products up close at the JBL Tour One M3 Experience pop-up at SM North EDSA until July 30.

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Insta360 Flow 2 update improves Android support, adds new iOS features

Better Android lens support

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Excerpt: Better Android lens support

Insta360 has released a major spring update for its Flow 2 series handheld gimbals, bringing wider Android compatibility and new features for iPhone users.

The update focuses on improving how the Flow 2 and Flow 2 Pro work across different devices. It expands support for flagship Android phones while adding new shooting tools for iOS, making hands-free, stabilized video easier to capture without extra gear.

Android finally gets full lens access

One of the biggest changes is native multi-lens support on Android. When paired with the Insta360 app, the Flow 2 series can now access ultra-wide and telephoto lenses on supported devices from Samsung, Google Pixel, vivo, OPPO, and more.

This means users can shoot at full resolution using their phone’s native cameras, whether capturing wide landscapes or zoomed-in details. The update brings Android performance closer to what iPhone users have been getting, especially in more dynamic shooting scenarios like concerts, sports, and vlogging.

The improved lens access also works with features like Widescreen Mode, helping users create smoother, more cinematic footage with better framing flexibility.

Faster 360 panoramas for quick sharing

The Flow 2 series continues to stand out with its ability to capture full 360-degree panoramas. With the new 360 Panorama 2.0, stitching is now 50% faster, producing results in about 20 seconds.

Users can capture everything in one go, then choose their preferred framing afterward. The feature also supports interactive sharing via links, letting viewers pan and explore the image on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Creative templates such as Tiny Planet are also available for quick edits, making it easier to turn panoramic shots into shareable content.

Dual View adds more angles in one take

Dual View Mode introduces multi-angle recording without the need for additional cameras. It allows simultaneous recording using the front and rear cameras, or even dual rear lenses, producing three clips in a single take.

This is useful for creators who want to capture reactions alongside the main shot or experiment with different focal lengths at once. Combined with AI tracking, the feature keeps subjects centered while adding more variety to footage.

Apple Watch control for hands-free shooting

For iPhone users, the update adds Apple Watch control, turning the watch into a remote for the gimbal.

Users can start or stop recording, adjust settings, switch modes, and even control zoom using the Digital Crown. This allows for better control during solo shoots, especially when the phone is mounted on the gimbal at a distance.

Smarter tracking and remote control tools

The update also improves several AI-powered features across the Flow 2 series.

AI Tracker now works across more Android apps, enabling subject tracking during video calls, livestreams, or hands-free recording. Multi-person tracking keeps groups in frame, while Active Zoom Tracking allows up to 15x zoom while maintaining focus on moving subjects.

There’s also a new smartphone remote control feature, which lets users operate the gimbal using a second phone. This adds flexibility for more complex shooting setups without interrupting the shot.

Availability

The update is available now through the Insta360 app and the official website. Compatibility may vary depending on the smartphone model.

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Jabra launches PanaCast Room Kit for simpler hybrid meetings

The function room setup that doesn’t need an IT guy

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Jabra is expanding its hybrid work ecosystem with the new PanaCast Room Kit.

It’s a video conferencing solution built for meeting rooms. But it skips the usual complexity. No tangled cables, no custom programming, and no need for IT on standby.

The kit is designed for teams of three to 15 people. Setup takes minutes: Connect the cameras, place the speakers and microphones, and link everything with a single cable.

That’s it. A standard room becomes a smart collaboration space without the usual friction.

Built for inclusive meetings

At the center of the experience is the PanaCast 55 VBS.

It uses a 180-degree multi-camera system powered by onboard AI. Jabra’s Virtual Director technology tracks speakers and reframes the view in real time.

Everyone stays visible. Even those seated at the far end of the table.

The goal is simple. Make remote participants feel like they’re in the room.

Audio keeps up with that promise. The PanaCast SpeakerMic extends coverage up to 11 meters. Every voice comes through clearly and at a consistent volume. No need to raise your voice just to be heard.

No-fuss by design

The system adds a Huddly L1 camera for a secondary angle. This gives meetings a more complete and inclusive view.

There’s also the Jabra Control IP touch controller. It handles meetings with simple, one-touch controls.

Everything works together with minimal input. No manual pan-tilt-zoom adjustments. No audio balancing. The AI handles it.

Enterprise-ready, plug-and-play simple

The PanaCast Room Kit is fully UC-certified. It works with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet.

It also runs on the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP), bringing enterprise-grade security and reliability.

The idea is straightforward. High-end meeting tech shouldn’t be hard to use.

From small huddle spaces to larger boardrooms, the kit scales without added complexity. It removes the usual barriers to hybrid collaboration.

Whether it’s a quick team sync or a full boardroom discussion, the PanaCast Room Kit aims to give everyone a front-row seat.

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Sony announces open-back INZONE H6 Air

Deeper and tighter bass, more immersive gaming soundscape

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Gamers are set to get another immersive headphones from Sony with the launch of the INZONE H6 Air.

This latest offering features an open-back acoustic structure and custom drivers for deep and tight bass, thanks to back ducts integrated into the drivers.

The open-back structure also helps with a realistic immersive sound field, making gamers feel they are in the game space.

This design minimizes internal reflections by leaving the housing unobstructed. The result is accurate sound field reproduction exactly as game creators intended.

The Sony INZONE H6 Air also features precision-tuned driver units engineered with the same technology as Sony’s renowned MDR-MV1 open-back studio monitor headsets. It is specially adapted for this particular wearable.

Back ducts integrated into the driver unit help deliver deep and controlled bass reproduction, while maintaining clear separation of mids and lows. This detail is helpful especially for titles where rich sound detail matters.

Crafted with premium aluminum, the INZONE H6 Air is also one of Sony’s lightest gaming headsets at just 199 grams. The headset uses the same spring hinge headband design seen on the INZONE H9 II.

Furthermore, the headset features an “RPG/Adventure” equalizer profile as it is developed with sound engineers from PlayStation Studios.

This specific profile is optimized for RPG and adventure titles, recreating the acoustic experience of a sound studio and delivering an immersive listening experience.

An additional cardioid boom mic focuses on voice angled towards the user’s mouth, eliminating unnecessary side noise.

Fnatic Edition devices, INZONE Buds Glass Purple

In addition to the Sony INZONE H6 Air, Sony has launched the Fnatic Editions of the INZONE Mouse-A, INZONE Mat-F, and INZONE Mat-D.

This next step in the collaboration between Sony and Fnatic makes the professional esports club even more present in fans’ daily gaming experience.

Rounding out the new releases is the INZONE Buds in Glass Purple colorway. This joins the previous black and white options, giving owners plenty of choices to suit their styles.

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