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Sony CRE-C10 OTC hearing aid inside carrying case.

Sony CRE-C10 OTC hearing aids review: effective hearing help is finally more affordable

Sony's first hearing aids, the CRE-C10, are tiny, comfortable, and give you just the right amount of hearing help – for way less than the established brands.
Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones seen in silver.

Best headphones for 2024: Sony, Bose, Apple, and more

From budget-friendly to the best that money can buy, these are the headphones you should be shopping for.
Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones.

Can a lower price and the Grammys save one of 2023’s most controversial products?

Dyson drops the price of its air-purifying headphones and seizes a tie-in with the Grammys. Is it enough to make these odd cans cool?
The Anker Soundcore Life Note C wireless earbuds with droplets of water on them.

These sweat-resistant Anker wireless earbuds are discounted to $20

The Anker Soundcore Life Note C wireless earbuds with an IPX5 rating for water and sweat resistance are so cheap at their discounted price of $20 from Walmart.
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7, both earbuds in front of case.

Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7 review: ultra-comfy noise cancellation

Audio-Technica brings its signature blend of top-notch sound quality and ergonomic design to a great set of noise-canceling earbuds.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 close-up.

Apple’s latest AirPods Pro earbuds are at their cheapest price yet

The second-generation Apple AirPods Pro with USB-C are available with a $60 discount from Amazon, which brings them down to their cheapest-ever price of $189.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Earcup/logo close-up.

The 11 best noise-canceling headphones for 2024

It's a noisy world, but our picks of the best noise-canceling headphones will help hush it for you while making music, podcasts, and other sounds even sweeter.
Dali IO-12 close up shot.

Dali IO-12 review: incredible wired and wireless sound, no app required

Dali's latest headphones go all-out on sound quality and luxurious comfort, with a price to match.
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X closed-back wired headphones.

Beyerdynamic’s DT 770 Pro X offers premium features for less

Beyerdynamic has a new option for audiophiles and studio pros who want a closed-back set of cans – the $199 DT 770 Pro X.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds with Kith branding.

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds use a glasses-friendly earclip shape

With its new Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, Bose has made a return to the open-earbuds space, which it abandoned in 2022.
An Auracast demonstrator points to a transmitter at a mock airport gate showing the technology at CES 2024.

My flight home from CES 2024 proved that the world needs Auracast

A new Bluetooth tech we demoed at CES 2024 is going to make it easier for people to hear and share audio in public spaces like airports, auditoriums, and bars.
EarFun Wave Pro at CES 2024.

First listen: EarFun’s first over-ear headphones are impressive for $80

EarFun's first wireless, noise-canceling over-ear headphones are the Wave Pro, an $80 set of hi-res audio cans. Here are our first impressions.
Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones seen in black.

Sony’s best noise-canceling headphones are $100 off today

The Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones, with excellent sound quality and amazing noise cancellation, is on sale from Amazon for $300 after a $100 discount.
The Shokz OpenMove bone conduction headphones on a patterned background.

These Shokz bone conduction headphones are 31% off right now

The Shokz OpenMove bone conduction headphones, which offer a lot of benefits compared to traditional wireless headphones, are on sale for only $55 from Amazon.
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7 wireless earbuds.

Audio-Technica’s latest hi-res earbuds debut at CES 2024 for $199

Audio-Technica adds a more affordable way to get great sound and comfort.
Sennheiser Momentum Sport.

Sennheiser’s new sports earbuds send heart rate, temperature to popular fitness apps

The Sennheiser Sport wireless earbuds are loaded with sensors for tracking key fitness stats like heart rate, which they can share with many top fitness apps.
Woman wearing Sennheiser Accentum Plus in black.

Sennheiser Accentum Plus aims at the middle ground between budget and baller

Sennheiser's latest wireless headphones, the Accentum Plus, add much-needed features, without a big jump in price.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 in copper/black.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 debut with lossless audio, but skip the spatial trend

The latest gen of Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless earbuds get solid sound improvements but take a pass on the biggest trend in audio.
Mojawa HaptiFit Terra bone conduction headphones.

Mojawa’s latest headphones provide real-time fitness feedback using AI and haptics

Mojawa's bone conduction headphones go beyond music by offering real-time training feedback.
JBL Live 770NC in white.

JBL upgrades its 2024 wireless headphones with massive battery life

JBL's 2024 collection of wireless headphones bring spatial audio, better noise cancellation and bigger batteries.
Woman wearing JBL SoundGear Sense.

JBL’s first open-ear earbuds have a detachable neckband

JBL has joined the open-earbud party with the SoundGear Sense, which feature a detachable neckband.
JBL Live Flex 3 in silver.

JBL’s $200 Live 3 earbuds get the Tour Pro 2’s touchscreen charging case

JBL's smart charging case debuted on the Tour Pro 2 in 2023, but it's now a feature on the Live 3, a family of three wireless earbuds that sell for $200.
Raycon Everyday Pro earbuds and headphones.

Raycon launches $149 Everyday Pro wireless earbuds and headphones

Raycon has expanded its Everyday line of wireless earbuds and headphones with a new Pro series, which offer a sleeker look and longer battery life.
Woman wearing JLab JBuds Lux.

JLab steps closer to Sony and Bose with JBuds Lux ANC headphones

JLab has always provided great budget wireless headphones and earbuds, but in 2024 it's looking to compete with higher-end brands.
The Zygo Solo Underwater Streaming Headset.

The best headphones for swimming, chosen by experts

Music is a must for any workout -- even swimming. Here, we've selected the best of the best watertight headphones.
The Dyson Zone air-purifying ANC headphones on a model.

The weirdest and wildest AV gear of 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, we're looking back at some of the more interesting and weirdest audio/visual and home theater gear that wowed us throughout the year.
A collection of open-ear earbuds in their charging cases.

Open-ear earbuds and spatial audio ruled 2023 — and they’ll be even bigger in 2024

Open-ear earbuds and spatial audio were massive trends in 2023. Here's a recap of what we saw and heard, and what it could mean for 2024.
Close up of Sonos logo on a Sonos Arc soundbar.

7 things Sonos’ first headphones will need to get right

Excited for the rumored Sonos headphones? So are we. But as the company enters brand new territory, success is far from guaranteed.
Back Bay FirstClass 70 in front of charging case.

Back Bay FirstClass 70 review: budget buds that beat the big brands

In the world of sub-$100 wireless earbuds, there's plenty of choice, but not always plenty of value. The Back Bay FirstClass 70 are the exception.
EarFun Free Pro 3 in charging case held in the air (lid open).

EarFun Free Pro 3 review: featherweight earbuds with a big bass punch

When it comes to the sub-$100 category, no one does it better than EarFun, and the Free Pro 3 are the proof.
Master & Dynamic MW75 Neuro.

Master & Dynamic’s next luxury headphones can tell you when your brain need a break

Boutique personal audio company Master & Dynamic has partnered with brain-computer interface company Neurable to create brain-sensing headphones.
Apple AirPods Pro Second Gen charging case with USB-C.

Apple lets AirPods Pro owners upgrade to USB-C

Apple now sells the USB-C version of the AirPods Pro charging case on its own.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 sitting beside iPhone 14 and charging case.

What we want from the AirPods Pro in 2024

Apple's iconic AirPods Pro are amazing wireless earbuds, but there's still room for improvement. Here's what what we think the company should do next.
Woman wearing Huawei FreeClip.

Huawei joins the open-ear trend with its FreeClip wireless earbuds

Huawei's FreeClip are designed to be more comfortable than other open-ear models, while also doing more to prevent sound leakage.