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The best thing about Jabra’s new earbuds is the case

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The best thing about Jabra’s new earbuds is the case We’ve all had at least one flight where this really would’ve saved the day. | Image: JabraJabra is refreshing its earbuds lineup today with upgraded versions of the Elite 10 and Elite 8 Active. Both, now known as “Gen 2,” come with the expected improvements to sound quality, noise cancellation, and other fundamentals. But the real game changer, …

The Verge 951 2024-06-11

Nothing’s new earbuds prove that it can (mostly) hang with the heavyweights

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Nothing’s new earbuds prove that it can (mostly) hang with the heavyweights Nothing is churning out new earbuds at a faster clip than smartphones. The company just introduced the Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a), priced at $149 and $99, respectively. Together, they mark Nothing’s fourth and fifth products in the headphone category. First came the original Ear 1, which stood out for its partly transparent design but suffe…

The Verge 438 2024-05-11

Sony’s WF-1000XM5 earbuds are on sale for just $7 shy of their all-time low

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Sony’s WF-1000XM5 earbuds are on sale for just $7 shy of their all-time low Sony’s flagship earbuds are smaller, lighter, and better-sounding than the last-gen model. | Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeWhether you need some peace while working from home or plan on taking some summer travels, a good pair of wireless earbuds is crucial for preserving and protecting your sanity. My favorites have been from Sony’s flagship l…

The Verge 1.1k 2024-05-04

The Fairbuds noise-canceling earbuds have an easily swappable battery

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The Fairbuds noise-canceling earbuds have an easily swappable battery The buds’ modularity have made for a chunkier design. | Image: FairphoneFairphone, the makers of the ultra-repairable Fairphone 5, have launched a new pair of easy-to-repair wireless earbuds. Instead of tossing away your earbuds when the batteries eventually die, Fairphone’s new Fairbuds let you replace the batteries inside the buds themselves a…

The Verge 687 2024-04-20

Nothing’s next set of earbuds might include a Playdate-inspired glow-up

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Nothing’s next set of earbuds might include a Playdate-inspired glow-up Image: Android HeadlinesConsumer tech startup Nothing, which is expected to launch its newest earbuds later this month, will also debut a new color variant that evokes a certain yellow handheld, according to leaked renders shared by Android Headlines. Nothing previously announced that it would be dropping numbers in its naming strategy, so inste…

The Verge 420 2024-04-18

Sony’s comfy LinkBuds S earbuds are at their lowest price for a limited time

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Sony’s comfy LinkBuds S earbuds are at their lowest price for a limited time The black version of the light and airy LinkBuds S can be had for just $108.80. | Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeYou might think that two weeks before Black Friday is a bad time to get the best prices on tech, but with so many deals dropping early it doesn’t hurt to be shopping ahead of schedule. For example, the Sony LinkBuds S wireless earbud…

The Verge 1.1k 2024-03-02

Where to preorder Sony’s Pulse Explore earbuds and Pulse Elite headset

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Where to preorder Sony’s Pulse Explore earbuds and Pulse Elite headset The Pulse Explore earbuds retail for $199.99. | Image: SonyPlayStation fans have a ton of gadgets to look forward to in the next few months. The new PlayStation 5 “slim” has already landed (at least in limited quantities), while the PlayStation Portal is set to arrive in less than a week. Meanwhile, the $199.99 Pulse Explore earbuds and $149.99 …

The Verge 929 2024-02-27

Sony’s new PlayStation Link earbuds and headset finally have release dates

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Sony’s new PlayStation Link earbuds and headset finally have release dates Image: SonySony has finally announced a release date for its PlayStation-branded Pulse Explore earbuds and Pulse Elite headset. While the Pulse Explore earbuds will launch on December 6th, 2023, Sony’s wireless headset comes out on February 21st, 2024. Both devices will be available for preorder starting on November 9th in the US, UK, France, Ge…

The Verge 468 2024-01-31

Qualcomm turns to Wi-Fi to take wireless earbuds and headphones to the next level

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Qualcomm turns to Wi-Fi to take wireless earbuds and headphones to the next level Image: QualcommAny flagship pair of headphones or earbuds you buy nowadays is going to be very, very good. Noise cancellation has grown more impressive than ever, and Bluetooth codecs like LDAC and AptX Adaptive have led to meaningful upticks in audio quality. But there’s always room for our tech to get better, and particularly in the realm of w…

The Verge 758 2024-01-16

A Simple Pair of Earbuds Could Monitor Your Brain

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A Simple Pair of Earbuds Could Monitor Your Brain New sensors can transform earbuds into powerful health monitors that track brain activity and lactate levels in sweat. They could help doctors diagnose, monitor, and treat disease.

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Use the Earbuds App to Share Songs Between Spotify and Apple Music

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Use the Earbuds App to Share Songs Between Spotify and Apple Music Have you ever wanted to share a song or a playlist with a friend or a group online, only to find that they subscribe to Apple Music and you subscribe to Spotify? Earbuds, an iPhone and Android app, breaks down those walls so music nerds can share whatever they’d like. Read more…

Lifehacker 790 2023-12-05

You Can Get Flux 7 Earbuds on Sale for $23 Right Now

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You Can Get Flux 7 Earbuds on Sale for $23 Right Now The Flux 7 Earbuds are a cheaper AirPod alternative that works on both iOS and Android devices, and they’re on sale: You can get a single pair for $22.97 (reg. $69.99) or two pairs for $34.97 (reg. $99.99) until Oct. 15. Read more…

Lifehacker 763 2023-11-30

Jabra’s rugged Elite 8 Active earbuds are on sale for the first time

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Jabra’s rugged Elite 8 Active earbuds are on sale for the first time Jabra’s latest flagships are also some of its toughest thanks to their IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. | Image: JabraAt this point, it would be an understatement to say there are a lot of wireless earbuds to choose from. There is something to be said about a competent platform-agnostic pair that takes a more targeted approach to featu…

The Verge 1.3k 2023-11-06

Sony announces Olivia Rodrigo edition of its LinkBuds S earbuds

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Sony announces Olivia Rodrigo edition of its LinkBuds S earbuds Image: SonySony is releasing a custom pair of its LinkBuds S earbuds designed in collaboration with pop star Olivia Rodrigo. And the partnership goes beyond just style: this pair of the LinkBuds S will include two custom EQ modes that are optimized for each of Rodrigo’s albums, Sour and Guts. These profiles were tuned by both Rodrigo and her pr…

The Verge 1.3k 2023-11-03