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Headphones

Headphones were the original piece of wearable technology and they remain as essential today as ever. But they are starting to change rapidly now, as things like noise cancelling and Bluetooth wireless technology enable the dream of completely cable-free living. What will the best headphones of the future look like?

Sennheiser announces Momentum 4 earbuds and revamped sport buds with health sensorsSennheiser announces Momentum 4 earbuds and revamped sport buds with health sensors
You can ignore your phone with the JBL Live 3 earbuds’ touchscreen smart caseYou can ignore your phone with the JBL Live 3 earbuds’ touchscreen smart case
Urbanista’s solar headphone lineup adds adaptive noise cancellation at lower pricesUrbanista’s solar headphone lineup adds adaptive noise cancellation at lower prices
Sony’s XM5 headphones are over $100 off thanks to eBay’s New Year’s saleSony’s XM5 headphones are over $100 off thanks to eBay’s New Year’s sale
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Dan Seifert
2023 was business as usual in the headphone world2023 was business as usual in the headphone world
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are down to their lowest price to dateSamsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are down to their lowest price to date
The Bose Frames will soon be no moreThe Bose Frames will soon be no more
Victoria Song
The AirPods Pro and Beats Studio Pro have hit near all-time low pricesThe AirPods Pro and Beats Studio Pro have hit near all-time low prices
Sony’s WH-1000XM5 have dropped to a new all-time low priceSony’s WH-1000XM5 have dropped to a new all-time low price
Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds are down to a new all-time low priceSennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds are down to a new all-time low price
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Chris Welch
Chris Welch
This is a great time to buy nice wired earbuds that will outlast any pair of AirPods.

Sennheiser’s lauded IE 600 wired earbuds are down to $499 for Cyber Monday. Yes, that’s objectively a lot of money. But they normally run 700 bucks and are widely considered one of the best sounding pairs of earbuds on the market today. Here’s a detailed video review on them. No gimmicks. Just pristine audio.

If you take care of these buds, they’ll last many, many years to come. No need to worry about deteriorating battery life when you’re plugged in the old fashioned way — with a USB-C dongle nowadays, I guess.

If the IE 600s are firmly outside what you’re willing to spend, then consider the IE 200s, which have a similar sound tuning and can be had for $120 today.

Note: If you buy something from these links, we might get affiliate revenue.

A photo of Sennheiser’s IE 200 earbuds next to the company’s IE 600 eabuds.
Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
The new Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are $30 off ahead of Black FridayThe new Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are $30 off ahead of Black Friday
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are at a new low price of $154Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are at a new low price of $154
Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
Leaked Sonos email discloses headphones team, job cuts.

The internal email from Chief Product Officer Maxime Bouvat-Merlin did not specify how many jobs will be lost. Per Bloomberg, the cuts will happen today, and are the result of “a shift in product strategy.” The email also disclosed that a team is dedicated to headphones inside Sonos, which might be behind the “major product in a new multibillion-dollar category” mentioned in yesterday’s earnings call.

Sonos Plans to Cut Jobs as It Prepares Push Into Headphones

[Bloomberg]

Sony’s comfy LinkBuds S earbuds are at their lowest price for a limited timeSony’s comfy LinkBuds S earbuds are at their lowest price for a limited time
Where to preorder Sony’s Pulse Explore earbuds and Pulse Elite headsetWhere to preorder Sony’s Pulse Explore earbuds and Pulse Elite headset
Logitech’s custom-fitting G Fit earbuds and G303 Shroud mouse are on saleLogitech’s custom-fitting G Fit earbuds and G303 Shroud mouse are on sale
Sony’s noise-canceling XM5s are matching their lowest price to dateSony’s noise-canceling XM5s are matching their lowest price to date
The new Echo Show 5 and Apple’s leather AirTag Loops are over half offThe new Echo Show 5 and Apple’s leather AirTag Loops are over half off
Google researchers use off-the-shelf headphones to measure heart rateGoogle researchers use off-the-shelf headphones to measure heart rate
Apple’s future AirPods roadmap just leaked, and big changes are comingApple’s future AirPods roadmap just leaked, and big changes are coming
Qualcomm turns to Wi-Fi to take wireless earbuds and headphones to the next levelQualcomm turns to Wi-Fi to take wireless earbuds and headphones to the next level
Nintendo’s premium Switch OLED console is at its lowest price of $289.99 againNintendo’s premium Switch OLED console is at its lowest price of $289.99 again
Brandon Widder and Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Amazon’s noise-canceling Echo Buds are on a clearance sale for $56.99Amazon’s noise-canceling Echo Buds are on a clearance sale for $56.99
How to use Apple’s Conversation Awareness mode on the AirPods ProHow to use Apple’s Conversation Awareness mode on the AirPods Pro
The last-gen Sonos Move is on sale for $150 less than the new modelThe last-gen Sonos Move is on sale for $150 less than the new model
eBay’s early holiday sale brings discounts on Samsung’s The Frame TV and Bose headphoneseBay’s early holiday sale brings discounts on Samsung’s The Frame TV and Bose headphones
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
The Pixel Buds Pro are starting to get Conversation Detection.

Google announced the new feature, which turns on transparency mode and pauses music when you start talking, at its event last week, and now 9to5Google reports that the feature is rolling out as part of the 5.9 update for the headphones. It’s an optional feature, though, so if you don’t like it, you don’t have to use it.

Google rolls out Pixel Buds Pro 5.9 update with Conversation Detection

[9to5Google]

Sony announces new gaming earbuds — not to be confused with the PlayStation earbudsSony announces new gaming earbuds — not to be confused with the PlayStation earbuds
Hisense’s affordable, HDR-ready U6K TV has hit an all-time lowHisense’s affordable, HDR-ready U6K TV has hit an all-time low
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Save $65 on Google’s Pixel Buds Pro ahead of their big software updatesSave $65 on Google’s Pixel Buds Pro ahead of their big software updates
Google Pixel Buds Pro rumor says conversation detection is coming in an updateGoogle Pixel Buds Pro rumor says conversation detection is coming in an update
Beyerdynamic’s first wireless gaming headset opts for simplicity over RGBBeyerdynamic’s first wireless gaming headset opts for simplicity over RGB
Jon Porter
Jon Porter
Dead AirPods case battery? This mod could help.

Even though Apple has officially switched to USB-C, modder Ken Pillonel (who made headlines modding the port into the iPhone and AirPods) thinks there are still improvements to be made. He’s designed a replacement outer shell for the first- and second-generation AirPods case that’s designed to make it easier to open for battery replacements. He’s giving away the part for free (minus shipping) throughout October.

Nothing launches a smartwatch and earbuds that cost less than $120 combinedNothing launches a smartwatch and earbuds that cost less than $120 combined
Bowers & Wilkins’ PX7 S2 noise-canceling headphones have dropped to a new lowBowers & Wilkins’ PX7 S2 noise-canceling headphones have dropped to a new low

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