‘Only limited by the physics’: inside Apple’s AirPods Max 2 and the H2 chip upgrade

Five years after its debut, Apple’s AirPods Max 2 arrives with the same iconic design but a completely rebuilt interior — and the engineers behind it say the H2 chip’s headroom means the best may be yet to come.

I’ve tested a ton of open earbuds, but these are the only three models I’d buy

I can be pretty picky when it comes to open earbuds, but if I was going to buy a set, it would certainly be one of these.

I switched back to earbuds after using headphones for three years — here’s what I have and haven’t missed

From travel convenience to overall aesthetics, here are three things I’ve missed with using earbuds — and three things I haven’t.

Wired earbuds are in right now, and this budget-friendly pair from Sennheiser are so good I’d spend my own money on them

Yes, wired earbuds are trendy again, and this cheap set is all you need for beautiful compression-free audio.

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are a no-brainer for iPhone users — and this Amazon deal makes them even more enticing

The AirPods Pro 3, unfortunately, launched in Australia at a higher price than their predecessor, but this Amazon Big Smile Sale discount makes them a much more attractive proposition.

‘So good for the money, it shouldn’t be allowed’ — forget AirPods, these 5-star Cambridge earbuds at 34% off are my pick of Amazon’s Spring Deal Days

I have them; I love them — and for just £78.99 they’re an absolute no-brainer on the last day of Amazon’s Spring Deal Days sale extravaganza.

‘An odd choice’: Cleer has put audiophile-grade perks in open earbuds, and I’m confused

Cleer Audio’s new Arc 5 open earbuds offer THX and Dolby Atmos spatial audio, in a confusing package.

‘If anyone can make open earbuds work, it’d be Skullcandy’: these new sports-specific buds could dethrone the Shokz — and cost half as much

The Skullcandy Push 540 Open combine old-school tools with Skullcandy magic, and it could give them the gumption to take on the Shokz as our favorite open earbuds.