Exclusive: Sonos CEO Tom Conrad explains why the new Sonos Ace Ultra headphones can achieve what fans wanted the first Ace to do, why its new Ultra soundbar is small, and the AI features of the company’s new ‘operating system’
 Exclusive: Sonos CEO Tom Conrad explains why the new Sonos Ace Ultra headphones can achieve what fans wanted the first Ace to do, why its new Ultra soundbar is small, and the AI features of the company’s new ‘operating system’

Sonos is turning its software into an ‘OS’, and the CEO explains what that means for updates — and talks about how the new features offer something for AI fans and skeptics.

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I tested 3 of the best-selling cheap open earbuds on Amazon, from Belkin, Anker and Tozo — and there’s a clear winner for me
 I tested 3 of the best-selling cheap open earbuds on Amazon, from Belkin, Anker and Tozo — and there’s a clear winner for me

Open earbuds are tricky to get right, so are Amazon’s super bargain buds really worth your time?

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Noble’s Vanguard audiophile wired earbuds deliver a tightly arranged wall of sound that hits like an advancing army, but there’s one gap in their armor
 Noble’s Vanguard audiophile wired earbuds deliver a tightly arranged wall of sound that hits like an advancing army, but there’s one gap in their armor

The Noble Audio Vanguard supply impeccably detailed and well-balanced sound at a relatively modest price-point.

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7 things to expect at the ‘Surprise and shine’ Apple event, from the iPhone Ultra to new AirPods
 7 things to expect at the ‘Surprise and shine’ Apple event, from the iPhone Ultra to new AirPods

Apple’s next big event is on September 9, and we’re expecting to see loads of announcements — including the first foldable iPhone.

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Ever wished your AirPods could have their own tiny rugged Pelican case? Well, Dbrand — known for controversy over its PS5 covers and unlicensed Steam Machine Companion Cube — has made one
 Ever wished your AirPods could have their own tiny rugged Pelican case? Well, Dbrand — known for controversy over its PS5 covers and unlicensed Steam Machine Companion Cube — has made one

Users didn’t like Dbrand’s Tank Case for phones, but that didn’t stop it from making one for the AirPods Pro 3.

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Exclusive: ‘The point isn’t that it never misunderstands; it’s that the user stays in control’ — Plaud tells us why its new AI earbuds want to do more than record your meetings

Plaud’s new AI earbuds record your conversations, but that’s only the beginning.

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Plaud One Is a Reinvention of Headphones for the AI Note-Taking Age

The new AI device will be on display at IFA in Berlin next week.

Add the AirPods 5, Beats 360 to Rumored Apple Headphones Coming Soon

There’s been a lot of chatter about new AirPods Pro buds with tiny IR cameras, but don’t sleep on the AirPods 5 and new Beats over-ear headphones.

Two new AirPods 5 models will launch alongside the iPhone 18, says reliable analyst — here’s what I’d like to see Apple change to make them better value than AirPods 4
 Two new AirPods 5 models will launch alongside the iPhone 18, says reliable analyst — here’s what I’d like to see Apple change to make them better value than AirPods 4

A new report suggests the Apple AirPods 5 will launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, and an ANC-toting model will be along for the ride.

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‘This is going to get AirPods banned’: we’ve got more leaked details of the camera-equipped AirPods that are on the way

We’ve got a bit more unofficial information on the camera quality and the capabilities of these upcoming AirPods.

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