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It also serves to set up a mobile karaoke

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One of the things that the world of social media, vertical video, and content creation has taught me is that average image quality can be supported by almost anyone, but bad sound cannot. That a TikTok or Reel looks bad is passable, but if it doesn’t sound good, the rejection is immediate. We have the greatest proof of this when we open TikTok: the mobile is the default camerabut the audio capture device is usually a wireless microphone. There are several options on the market and today we must add a very interesting proposal from a brand that knows a lot about audio: JBL. The firm has just announced the new JBL EasySing Mic Mini. And yes, they come with a twist: you can set up the world’s largest duffel bag wherever you want. JBL EasySing Mic Mini | Image: JBL Why an external microphone? Because the microphone (“microphones”, really, it is normal that there are several) of mobile phones is not designed for content creation. Not at least in a professional or semi-professional way. Mobile phones use very small, omnidirectional MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems) microphone systems. They have a very high noise floor, they distort if we bring them very close to the sound source and they are omnidirectional, so they capture all the sound around them. They are useful for making calls, for everyday video recording, and for guerrilla content like a quick story. Now, from 20-30 centimeters away its performance drops greatly, even more so if we record outdoors. While mobile video has evolved at breakneck speed, audio remains a pending task. That’s why a dedicated microphone is still a good investment when creating content at a higher level. JBL EasySing Mic Mini | Image: JBL JBL EasySing Mic Mini. That is the name given to JBL’s new proposal. This new microphone has a more compact format than the EasySing Mics available so far, which are more reminiscent of a normal microphone. The new Mic Mini comes in a more compact case that we can carry in our pocket or backpack, and includes two devices: the dongle (which we will connect to the speaker or mobile phone) and the microphone, which we can hold in our hand, attach to an accessory or clip it to our t-shirt using the magnetic clip. A dongle… The dongle has a USB type C, AUX and Bluetooth connection, so it can be connected to practically any device, be it a mobile phone, laptop or speaker. The connection to the microphone is via 2.4 GHz and the effective range is about 20 meters. At the expense of testing it, it is to be expected that the sound quality will be much better than what we can achieve by recording with the mobile microphone. JBL EasySing Mic Mini | Image: JBL …a little bit of AI… One of the keys to the microphone is the built-in AI system, which works de facto on the device itself. The device is capable of reducing noise, separating the voice from any song and improving our voice to reach high tones. And why would we want the microphone to separate the voice from a song? …and karaoke. Because one of the curiosities of this microphone is that it allows us to set up karaoke anywhere. Simply connect the dongle to a compatible JBL speaker and play music. The dongle itself will be in charge of analyzing the song and eliminating, if we want, the background voice so that only ours can be heard. We can leave 25% of the original voice to use as a guide, use it as a 50% accompaniment, or eliminate it completely. If we connect the microphone to the JBL One app we can also access voice effects and additional settings, such as an equalizer. JBL EasySing Mic Mini | Image: JBL Versions and price. The JBL EasySing Mic Mini will be available for 149.99 euros from June 2026. Of course, it has not arrived alone. In addition to this new microphone, which is the most different proposal in the catalogue, JBL has renewed its product range with the following products. JBL Live 780NC | Image: JBL JBL Live 780NC and 680NC: supra-aural headband headphones that mount 40 mm drivers, incorporate active noise cancellation and offer 80 hours of autonomy. The difference between the two is that the 780NC uses six microphones for noise cancellation, while the 680NC uses four. Both are compatible with Smart TX. JBL Live 4 | Image: JBL JBL Live 4: TWS headphones in stick in ear (Live Beam 4), in ear (Live Buds 4) and semi-open stick (Live Flex 4) formats with smart casing. The main novelty is Perfect Call 2.0, a six-microphone system to improve call quality; and the new smart case with a screen and more functions, such as checking notifications. JBL PartyBox 330 | Image: JBL JBL PartyBox 330 and JBL PartyBox 130: your new speakers to mount the backpack anywhere. They have up to 280W of power, lights and, of course, microphone compatibility. Images | JBL In Xataka | The best song to test the performance of your headphones, according to a sound researcher who has been using it for 35 years

Chinese electric cars already have massages, karaoke and even a refrigerator. The next step is an under-seat toilet.

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If you can’t hold back the urge to urinate while you’re in the car, the normal thing to do is wait until you make a stop at the next gas station to relieve yourself. That’s normal, and then there is Seres, the Chinese manufacturer of Aito cars, which has patented a rather peculiar solution: add a toilet integrated into the cabin that unfolds like a drawer. Exploring other areas. China has one of the most saturated electric car markets and competitive on the planet. Dozens of brands fight for the same type of audience and differentiation has become a race without limits: from massage seats and karaoke systems, even integrated refrigerators, giant screens…If everyone is doing the same thing in infotainment, why not explore the next territory? And this seems to be the conclusion reached by Seres, the Chongqing-based company that manufactures Aito brand vehicles. A portable toilet. According to they count From CarNewsChina, the Intellectual Property Administration of China granted Seres authorization for this patent on April 10. The device consists of a toilet integrated under the passenger seat that is extracted using a system of sliding rails (something similar to a drawer) manually or by voice commands. When not in use, it is completely hidden under the seat, without taking up additional space in the cabin. How it works inside. According to collect The BBC, which had access to the original document presented to the Chinese authorities, the system includes a fan and an extraction tube to evacuate odors to the outside of the vehicle. The waste is collected in a tank that must be emptied manually. In addition, it incorporates a rotating heater that evaporates urine and dries solids. Is for when the car is stopped. Before too vivid mental images arise, it is worth clarifying: the design is designed so that you stop as soon as possible and start with the task. According to CarNewsChinaSeres’ own engineers specify in the patent report that the objective is “to satisfy the needs of users during long journeys, camping or during prolonged stays in the vehicle.” Endless traffic jams, overnight stops or campsites without facilities are the intended use cases. It’s not as crazy as it seems. Toilets in cars are very rare, but it would not be the first time they have been seen in a car. In fact, just as account BBC, in the 1950s, a special version of the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith already included a toilet under the back seat. There are also those who have modified their car to include one, such as this owner of a Toyota 4Runner. What Seres is proposing now is, in essence, a more technologically sophisticated version of an idea that already existed seventy years ago. Obstacles. Just because the patent exists does not mean that it will reach production. CarNewsChina points out several important technical obstacles, including integrating drainage pipes into compact chassis (especially in electric ones where the battery occupies a large part of the floor), guaranteeing the durability of the rails or achieving an airtight seal that prevents odor leaks. And then there’s the psychological barrier, which is basically convincing passengers that it’s perfectly normal to use the bathroom just inches from where the rest of the family sits. Seres is not going through its best moment. The company is going through a difficult time. According to data of China EV DataTracker, deliveries of Aito M9its high-end SUV, have fallen 44.2% year-on-year for three consecutive months. Seres and Huawei plan to soon launch a renewed version of the model to stop the decline. And in this context, these types of patents can help the brand, not even to make them a reality, but to try to generate conversation around its vehicles. Cover image | Polestones and Aito In Xataka | You buy a second-hand car, you pay for it and the police confiscate it: this is how the ‘twin’ car scam works

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