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‘We’ve got to make it happen’: How Apple designed AirPods 4 for effective ANC
The work that began with EarPods continues to pay off as Apple prepares to ship the noise-canceling AirPods 4.
Billy Steele09.20.2024
Bose's new noise-canceling QuietComfort Earbuds are more affordable at $179
Bose's latest earbuds still offer its powerful ANC, but they're much more affordable.
Billy Steele09.18.2024
Bose’s latest soundbar can use the Ultra Open Earbuds as rear speakers
Bose has a new soundbar for the fall shopping season. The company’s Smart Soundbar is a “small, sleek” model with AI Dialogue Mode and a Personal Surround feature for owners of the Ultra Open Earbuds.
Will Shanklin09.18.2024
AirPods Pro 2's new features have arrived. Here's what to expect
Your AirPods Pro should have already installed a major update ahead of iOS 18, so here's what to expect when you use the new features.
Billy Steele09.17.2024
8610086100Apple AirPods 4 review: Pro features for everyone
Apple offers useful ANC while keeping your ears open on the AirPods 4. but the non-ANC model is much improved as well.
Billy Steele09.16.2024
The best wireless earbuds for 2024
It's safe to say the wireless earbuds space is pretty saturated. We've tested and reviewed dozens of models; these are our top picks.
Billy Steele09.13.2024
7510075100Ultimate Ears Everboom review: A floatable outdoor speaker that packs a punch
Small enough to haul easily, yet loud enough to power a party, the Everboom checks a lot of boxes for a UE speaker.
Billy Steele09.12.2024
The ‘audio earrings’ Kamala Harris didn’t wear during the debate barely even exist
After Tuesday's presidential debate, predictable conspiracy theories incorrectly suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris was wearing an earpiece.
Kris Holt09.12.2024
Why are Apple's AirPods Max still saddled with 2020 hardware?
Apple's AirPods Max are almost four years old, but this week's update barely changed anything. It's hard to recommend them without a more substantial improvement.
Nathan Ingraham09.11.2024
The key updates that make AirPods 4 block sound better — and just sound better
Improved sound quality and the addition of ANC are key upgrades on the AirPods 4, but there are specific reasons why both of those are effective.
Billy Steele09.11.2024
How Apple's Hearing Aid and Hearing Test will work on AirPods Pro
Apple is expanding its hearing health features on the second-gen AirPods Pro. Here's how some of those tools will work.
Billy Steele09.10.2024
Apple AirPods 4 hands-on: Seriously impressive ANC performance
Our first ears-on with the new AirPods 4.
Billy Steele09.10.2024
Apple’s Voice Memos app is getting simple multitrack recording
Apple’s Voice Memos app is getting multitrack recording. You’ll be able to sing right on top of a guitar track.
Lawrence Bonk09.10.2024
Miniroll is the smallest Ultimate Ears speaker, but it packs big sound
Ultimate Ears' latest speaker is the smallest in its current lineup, but it's still loud and built for adventures.
Billy Steele09.09.2024
Sony's MDR-M1 studio headphones offer an audio and comfort upgrade over the MDR-7506
Sony's new studio-monitoring headphones have upgraded drivers, wide frequency response and high noise isolation.
Billy Steele09.05.2024
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are coming in 2025
The successor to the Powerbeats Pro is coming next year.
Billy Steele09.04.2024
Noble Audio pairs dynamic and planar magnetic drivers in its first headphones
Noble Audio's first headphones feature a unique driver arrangement that should offer enhanced audio quality.
Billy Steele09.03.2024
Klipsch's latest soundbar is the first to come with Dirac Live room calibration
Klipsch's largest and most powerful soundbar in its current lineup has a unique feature to adjust to your living room.
Billy Steele09.03.2024
Bang & Olufsen debuts the $1,549 Beoplay H100 headphones
You'll really have to love Bang & Olufsen audio gear to invest in its latest flagship headphones.
Billy Steele09.03.2024
Spotify says Apple 'discontinued' the tech for some of its volume controls on iOS
Spotify has created a temporary solution for volume controls on iOS when using Spotify Connect after Apple made a change to its operating system.
Billy Steele08.30.2024