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consumer-tech3 days ago•1 min saved

Final Hour of Prime Big Deal Days Offers Steep Discounts on Sony, Bose, and Apple Audio

Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days conclude at 2:59 a.m. ET on October 8, offering final discounts on premium audio gear. Key deals include the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones at $378, Apple AirPods Pro 3 at $179, and Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones at $149.95. While some outlets note that many prices reflect prior sale levels rather than new lows, others highlight record discounts for specific models like the Anker Liberty 5 Pro and Bose QuietComfort 1st Gen.

via The Verge|

#amazon-prime-day #consumer-electronics #consumer-tech

technology22 days ago•5 min saved

Bose Expands Open-Ear Lineup With 2nd-Gen Ultra and New Sport Buds

Bose announces two new open-ear earbuds: the Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) at $299 with louder drivers, deeper bass, TrueSpatial with head-tracking and Cinema mode, up to 9 hours of battery life, IPX4, and a refreshed cuff-style design; and the Sport Open Earbuds at $199 with a secure cuff-style fit, IP54 resistance, 7 hours of battery life, and no Immersive Audio. Preorders begin Sept. 19 and shipments start Oct. 1, with multiple color options for each model.

via CNET|

#battery-life #bose #earbuds

tech23 days ago•32 min saved

Bose unveils 2nd-gen Ultra Open Earbuds with bigger bass, louder output, longer battery life

Bose launches Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) with a redesigned look, a new driver for higher volume and deeper bass, and Cinema Mode powered by Bose TrueSpatial technology, while keeping open-ear design (no ANC to keep surroundings audible). Battery life is boosted to up to 9 hours per charge plus a 19.5-hour case. A new, cheaper Bose Sport Open Earbuds option targets workouts, with up to 7 hours of playback and a 22-hour charging case. Preorders begin September 19 for $299 (Ultra Earbuds) with availability starting October 1; Sport Earbuds preorder is also September 19, priced at $199, with the same October 1 availability.

via The Verge|

#audio #battery-life #bose

ai1 month ago•18 min saved

Plaud launches AI Earbuds with onboard transcription and 4G edge processing

Plaud has announced the Plaud One Explorer Edition—AI-powered earbuds that record, transcribe, and summarize conversations. Each earbud has 16MB local storage (32MB total) and three mics (two-meter pickup); the charging case adds four mics, a five-meter range, 512MB storage, and up to 36 hours of battery. The case includes built-in 4G to upload and process conversations without a phone or Wi‑Fi. Plaud Intelligence powers transcription and summarization, and a Plaud Agent button integrates with Gmail, Google Calendar, Notion, and Slack. Preorders are $249.99, with shipping in Q4 2026 in selected markets (earlier September date corrected).

via The Verge|

#ai #earbuds #plaud

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

New Gear Roundup: Flagship Earbuds, Luxe Turntables, and Fresh Hi-Fi Picks

Gear Patrol’s weekly Best New Gear roundup highlights a mix of audio hardware, from Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds to Fiio CP11, Esoteric T-01 turntable with MagneDrive, Rotel Amora 5 speakers, Technics SL-1200 55th Anniversary Edition, Pro-Ject E1.2 BT turntable with Bluetooth, Monitor Audio Silver Series 8G loudspeakers, and Analogue Pocket Supreme Edition handheld—showcasing premium hi-fi, portable audio, and vinyl-forward gear announced this week.

via Gear Patrol|

#audio #earbuds #hi-fi

business1 month ago•38 min saved

Hailey Bieber Spotted in Skylrk Earbuds as Brand Teases Audio Debut

Hailey Bieber was spotted wearing Skylrk's wired earbuds, signaling Skylrk's quiet push into the audio space as the brand soft-launches its first audio products.

via Forbes|

#audio-expansion #business #earbuds

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Are High-End Earbuds Worth the Price? A Practical Guide

The article explains that the most expensive earbuds usually fall into two camps: high-end wired in-ear monitors (IEMs) for transparent, analytical listening, and premium true wireless buds (like AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM6) packed with features such as active noise cancellation and ambient/pass-through audio. While top models offer excellent sound and tech, most listeners don’t need to splurge: budget picks (e.g., Anker Soundcore Space A40 around $55) deliver solid ANC and customization, and many IEMs stay under $500 for audiophiles. For ultra-cheap options, there are surprisingly good sounding choices under $10. The core message is that price-to-sound gains level off at the high end, so choose based on your environment and needs rather than chasing the most expensive gear.

via Engadget|

#anc #budget #earbuds

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Pixel Buds Pro 2 gets Olive: new green color leaks ahead of Made by Google

A new leak reveals Olive, a green color for the Pixel Buds Pro 2, likely to be announced at Made by Google; Olive would be the fifth color option joining Moonstone, Porcelain, Peony, and Hazel, with leaks also hinting at two green variants (Moss for Pixel 11 and Pine for the Pro) in the pipeline; otherwise specs appear unchanged from the current model.

via Android Authority|

#earbuds #google-pixel-buds #leak

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

AirPods Pro 3 price dips to $189 on Amazon, one of this year’s best deals

AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $189.99 at Amazon, about $60 off the $249 list price (roughly 25%), delivering one of the year’s best AirPods deals. The piece also notes rumors of a future AirPods model with cameras that could be pricier, and highlights ongoing Apple shopping events and discounts across retailers.

via 9to5Mac|

#airpods-pro-3 #amazon #apple

news2 months ago•12 min saved

Nothing Debuts CMF Clip Pro Open-Ear Earbuds to Tackle Fatigue and Leakage

Nothing launches the CMF Clip Pro open-ear earbuds: a 6.5g, three-point clipped design with a titanium C-bridge for comfort, LDAC/Hi-Res audio, an app-controlled Sound Seal leakage system, a 4-mic VPU setup for clearer voice, up to 10 hours per charge (32.5h with case, up to 36h in Long Battery Mode), IP54, Bluetooth 5.4, priced around $99/£79 with pre-orders and staggered availability from August to September 2026.

via Android Authority|

#audio #cmf #earbuds

gadgets2 months ago•29 min saved

Nothing CMF launches its first open-ear buds with a dial-on-case twist

Nothing’s budget sub-brand CMF announces its first open-ear earbuds, the Clip Pro, at $99 in the US. Available in white, black, and orange, the buds pair with a color-coordinated charging case that features a built‑in “Smart Dial” to control volume, playback, calls, and pairing without phone unlocks. Each earbud weighs 5.9 grams, has a 10.8 mm driver, and supports LDAC, AAC, and SBC, with four mics for calls, an IP54 rating, and up to 10 hours of listening (roughly 33 hours total with the case). Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, Google Fast Pair, and Microsoft Swift Pair, plus Low Latency Mode via the Nothing X app, are included. Update note: weight corrected from 6.5 g to 5.9 g per earbud.

via The Verge|

#bluetooth-54 #clip-pro #earbuds

technology2 months ago•10 min saved

Five Must-Have Accessories to Supercharge Your Galaxy Tab

A tech guide highlights five practical Galaxy Tab accessories to boost productivity and convenience: the Book Cover Keyboard for laptop-like typing, Sparin tempered-glass screen protectors for durable display protection, affordable JLab Go Pods ANC for solid noise-canceling audio, the Ugreen Nexode 20,000 mAh 45W power bank for portable charging, and the Anker Nano 65W GaN II wall charger for compact fast charging. The picks emphasize value, broad compatibility across Galaxy Tab models, and a preference for quality third-party options over Samsung-branded accessories, with no sponsorship.

via bgr.com|

#accessories #charging #earbuds

tech2 months ago•32 min saved

Why spend hundreds on sleepbuds when a $55 pillow can do the trick

The Verge’s Thomas Ricker argues that side sleepers don’t need pricey sleepbuds; a Blissbury Ear Pillow with two ear cutouts, memory foam, and adjustable thickness lets you sleep with existing earbuds (AirPods, Buds, Pixel Buds) for about $55, offering a cheap, simple alternative that still keeps pressure off the ears—though sleepbuds can still help if a partner snores.

via The Verge|

#blissbury-ear-pillow #ear-pillow #earbuds

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

Nothing Ear (3a) debuts with ANC, new XS tips, and up to 42 hours total battery life

Nothing unveiled the Ear (3a) true wireless earbuds with new XS silicone tips, 12mm drivers, 45dB active noise cancellation, Transparency, Spatial Audio, and AI-powered three-microphone noise reduction. A 32MB onboard storage enables on-ear recording up to 1 minute (including 30 seconds pre-roll). Battery life ranges from 6 hours per charge with ANC (25 hours with the case) to 10 hours per charge without ANC (42 hours with the case); a 5-minute fast charge adds about an hour of playback. Connectivity includes Bluetooth 6.0, Google Fast Pair, and LDAC/SBC/AAC, with a redesigned rounder charging case and improved status light. Colors: Black, Pink, White, Yellow. Price: $99.

via GSMArena.com|

#anc #audio #battery-life

technology3 months ago•5 min saved

Nothing Ear 3A Buds Add Built-In Voice Capture for $99

Nothing announces the $99 Ear 3A wireless earbuds with 32MB of built-in storage that lets you record up to two hours of audio directly to the buds by pinching their stems, powered by Audio Snapshot and synced to the Nothing X app. They include a redesigned charging case, a 12mm driver, improved noise cancellation, support for SBC/AAC/LDAC, about 10 hours of listening time (42 with the case), and come in four colors including pink.

via CNET|

#audio-snapshot #built-in-storage #earbuds