Nothing introduces $149 Ear (2) premium wireless earbuds
A viable alternative at the top-end of the market?
The Best Headphones - Holidays 2022
A quality set of headphones are essential for enjoying music and games, listening to podcasts and audiobooks on the go, and keeping your focus up while working out. Here's our guide to the best headphones you buy right now.
Sony WF-1000XM4 and Google Pixel Buds Pro are on sale today
With hi-res audio support and excellent noise cancellation, the Sony WF-1000XM4 are one of the best earbuds you can buy, they're on sale for $178 (usually $250). If you want to save more, the Pixel Buds Pro also pack excellent ANC and are marked down to $150.
Nothing's sophomore wireless earbuds launch on November 4 for $99
Another transparent design from Nothing
Apple AirPods Pro 2 launch with improved ANC, new H2 chip, improved battery life
Better performance for the same $249 price
JBL's new wireless earbuds come with a touchscreen-equipped charging case
Is another screen necessary?
Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with smaller form factor, improved ANC and 24-bit Hi-Fi audio go up for pre-order
Priced at $230 in three different colorways
Engineering students develop noise-canceling earbuds powered by machine learning
The breakthrough also required development of a new dual-signal Bluetooth protocol
Sony's new LinkBuds S come with a lightweight design and ANC
Arriving later this week for $200
Apple sued over claims Amber Alert permanently damaged hearing of child wearing AirPods
He now requires a hearing aid after the alert ruptured his eardrum
The Pixel Buds Pro are Google's first wireless earbuds to feature active noise cancellation
Pre-orders open in July for $199
Sony unveils the LinkBuds, open-design TWS earphones
The Sony LinkBuds feature an open-ring driver allowing you to be aware of your surroundings while also listening to music. Early reviews arrive to mixed first impressions.
Jabra will start selling hearing enhancement earbuds later this month
The Jabra Enhance Plus earbuds will be available for $799 at select hearing care establishments
Startup says its all-silicon microspeakers will be cheaper and smaller than traditional drivers
The Nanoscopic Electrostatic Drive (NED) should allow OEMs to add more functionality to wireless earbuds
Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 and the Galaxy Buds Pro could be causing ear infections
Not a feature you want in an earbud
Third-gen AirPods debut with a new design and better sound quality
The latest AirPods sound better and pack new features like Spatial sound and MagSafe charging, though the open design may not be for everyone.
Palm is back, this time with a set of true wireless earbuds
Shop around, as these might be rebranded with a higher price tag
Apple launches redesigned AirPods with spatial audio, longer battery life and increased durability
Apple prices third-gen AirPods at $179
Yamaha introduces its smallest and lightest true wireless earbuds to date
More competition in the wireless earbuds space
Samsung's new Galaxy Buds2 feature active noise cancellation from $149.99
Samsung's latest true wireless earbuds arrive on August 27
Logitech's new wireless earbuds are built for business professionals
Logitech suits up for business
JLab Audio's latest true wireless earbuds come in five colors and start at just $20
The entry-level true wireless earbuds market is red hot
Klipsch T5 II ANC earbuds use Bragi AI to accept/reject calls and skip tracks
Nod to accept or shake to reject
Nothing's Ear (1) debut today to mixed reviews
Nothing's earbuds are distinctively styled and offer enviable specs including ANC, wireless charging and that $99 price. But there's room for improvement if they want to overcome more established rivals, in particular connectivity hiccups.