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Save The Music partners with Bose to deliver a J Dilla Music Technology Grant to Metro Detroit. Photographer: octavia olds; M-1 studio. To celebrate, Save The Music + Bose hosted a hands-on speaker. Build workshop with Southfield High students. In 2025, Save The Music teamed up with Bose, world renowned for premium audio, to deliver a J Dilla Music Technology Grant to Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology in Metro Detroit. The grant includes over 400 pieces of music technology, equipment and is bringing cutting-edge tools and learning opportunities into the classroom. To celebrate Bose's commitment to audio and music, Save The Music facilitated a student activation at Southfield High School, inviting Bose employees to the classroom to see the grant in action. As part of this activation, Bose brought an unforgettable, hands-on audio engineering experience to students. A group of 8 Bose employees - Rashaan Josey, Aaron Jeferson, Tim Shield, Michael Rogers, Courtney Catcho, Timmothy Phung, Yolanda Kempf, and Dawn Henderson - led a full "Speaker Build" workshop designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and technical confidence in the next generation of music makers. Inside the speaker Build workshop. Save The Music introduced the Bose team who then led a planned lesson on the science of sound; drawing a connection to the J Dilla Music Technology grant. Bose broke down how speakers actually work - from electrical signals and magnets to cones, coils, and vibration. Students then rolled up their sleeves and got to work: * Assembling their own functioning speakers * Learning how each component affects sound quality * Experimenting with enclosure design and airflow * Testing their builds with their favorite music and beats The room lit up as students powered on their speakers for the first time - hearing their hard work come alive through systems they built themselves. The Bose x Save The Music impact. Save The Music is proud to partner with Bose to bring music technology to more classrooms in Metro Detroit. In addition to directly expanding access to music technology, the event at Southfield High School helped students envision career pathways and see themselves as creators, engineers, and innovators. For many, this was their first time building a piece of audio equipment from the ground up, an experience that has the potential to shift a young person's perspective on what's possible. "Through our partnership with Save The Music, we are helping local high school students experience the science and creativity behind modern audio firsthand," said Rashaan Josey, President of Bose Automative. "From building their own speakers to discussing real STEAM career paths, these opportunities open the next generation's eyes to what's possible and remind us why investing in music and technology matters." Stay tuned for more highlights from this partnership and the inspiring work happening inside Southfield High's music technology program.

Poco partners with Bose to put a subwoofer in its latest phone. The Poco F8 Ultra includes stereo speakers plus a third driver for bass. Image: Poco Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade's experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Xiaomi spin-off brand Poco has partnered with Bose to help its new F8 phones stand out in an increasingly crowded market. Both the F8 Pro and F8 Ultra feature stereo speakers designed collaboratively with the audio company, and the Ultra goes one step further by including a subwoofer too. Both new F8 phones feature the same dual stereo speakers tuned by Bose, though you'll have to buy the Ultra if you want the benefits of the subwoofer as well, which Poco says delivers "deeper, more impactful bass." Additionally, there are two sound profiles tuned by Bose engineers: a Dynamic mode that delivers extra bass, and a Balanced option that emphasizes vocals and a more even soundstage. "By combining Bose's expertise in acoustic engineering with Poco's innovation in design and technology, Poco F8 Series achieves a level of clarity and depth that redefines what's possible in mobile sound," said Nick Smith, president of audio technology and chief strategy officer at Bose. Image: Poco The two phones are otherwise fairly typical affordable flagships. The F8 Ultra has a more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, with a large 6.9-inch OLED display, triple 50-megapixel rear camera, and wireless charging. The F8 Pro uses last year's Snapdragon 8 Elite, a smaller 6.59-inch screen, and downgrades to each of the three rear lenses. Both have IP68 ratings though, plus batteries bigger than 6,000mAh, which should deliver decent longevity. The F8 Pro starts from $579, while the Ultra is available from $729, though a $50 early bird discount is available at launch. The two phones were announced alongside a pair of sub-$400 tablets, the Pad X1 and Pad M1, both of which lean on high resolution displays and Dolby Atmos speakers to serve as good value entertainment options. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. The verge daily. A free daily digest of the news that matters most.

Poco F8 Ultra and F8 Pro announced. The Poco F8 Ultra and F8 Pro were unveiled during a launch event in Bali, Indonesia. The F8 series offers flagship specs and Sound by Bose technology. Poco F8 Ultra The Poco F8 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, paired with the VisionBoost D8 chipset. It also features a 6,700 mm2 vapor chamber for improved cooling. The Ultra comes with a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 3,500-nit peak brightness, and up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The display offers slim bezels and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. Moving to the back, you'll find a triple camera setup with a primary 50MP Light Fusion 950 sensor with OIS and a 1/1.31-inch size. The phone also features a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and a 50MP ultrawide unit. At the front, you'll find a 32MP selfie camera. The phone also includes a rear-mounted woofer that works with the dual speakers to deliver a 2.1 setup. Poco has partnered with Bose to fine-tune the audio experience on the F8 series. The Poco F8 Ultra has a 6,500mAh battery that supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. The phone runs Android 16-based HyperOS 3, which includes several AI features and Google Gemini. It will get 4 years of major updates and 6 years of security patches. It gets an IP68 rating, a metal frame, and eSIM support. The phone is available in Denim Blue and Black color options. Poco F8 Pro The Poco F8 Pro is equipped with the older Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and features the company's 3D triple-layer IceLoop system for thermal efficiency. It comes with a 6.59-inch AMOLED LTPS display with 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. The phone also features a metal frame and gets a glass rear panel with a matte finish. Poco has provided a triple-rear camera setup on the F8 Pro with a 50MP Light Fusion 800 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP telephoto camera with 2.5x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. For selfies, the phone gets a 20MP sensor on the front. The device packs a 6,210mAh battery with 100W fast charging support. Other specs include an IP68 rating, Sound by Bose audio technology, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and eSIM support. The F8 Pro also runs Android 16-based HyperOS 3 out-of-the-box and gets the same 4 years of major updates and 6 years of security patches. The Poco F8 Pro is available in Black, Blue, and Titanium Silver colors with both phones available to order via the official Xiaomi UK online store. It is priced at £399 for the 12GB/256GB option, whereas the 12GB/512GB model has a price tag of £449. As for the Poco F8 Ultra, it starts at £549 for the 12GB/256GB variant, whereas the 16GB/512GB model is priced at £599.