Apple’s big AirPods 5 launch event might be over, but its most anticipated headphones may well arrive later this month

Rumors point to the Beats 360 releasing later in September, thanks to a recent firmware update to the cans.

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Audio-Technica just launched its first wireless open-back headphones with an affordable price-tag and ‘noise reduction’, and I must try them
 Audio-Technica just launched its first wireless open-back headphones with an affordable price-tag and ‘noise reduction’, and I must try them

Meet the refreshingly affordable, good looking, portable Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC open-back headphones

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Don’t pay $400 for Sony’s latest headphones — the excellent WH-1000XM5 are down to a record-low of $198 and the smarter buy
 Don’t pay $400 for Sony’s latest headphones — the excellent WH-1000XM5 are down to a record-low of $198 and the smarter buy

Grab the Sony WH-1000XM5 while these five-star-rated headphones are still on sale at Amazon.

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Sony updates its generation-defining headphones for the replaceable-battery era: meet the WH-1000XM4C — same, but different
 Sony updates its generation-defining headphones for the replaceable-battery era: meet the WH-1000XM4C — same, but different

Still hankering after a set of WH-1000XM4s (or even XM3s)? Sony’s done the decent thing and refreshed them for the era of replaceable batteries

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The 9 best new headphones and earbuds we saw at IFA 2026: tiny keychain AirTag buds, big Beyerdynamic cans, ‘Noise’ with sound by Bose, and much more
 The 9 best new headphones and earbuds we saw at IFA 2026: tiny keychain AirTag buds, big Beyerdynamic cans, ‘Noise’ with sound by Bose, and much more

Our 9 favorite headphone innovations from the huge annual IFA tech exhibition

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IFA 2026 ‘Best in Show’ awards: our 25 favorite reveals at the Berlin tech expo, from somersaulting robots to modular solar batteries for renters
 IFA 2026 ‘Best in Show’ awards: our 25 favorite reveals at the Berlin tech expo, from somersaulting robots to modular solar batteries for renters

Our 15 favorite innovations from the enormous IFA 2026 tech exhibition

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I get to try all the latest headphones as a reviewer — but I’d still recommend the six-year-old Sony WH-1000XM4 for just AU$299
 I get to try all the latest headphones as a reviewer — but I’d still recommend the six-year-old Sony WH-1000XM4 for just AU$299

It’s no surprise Sony continues to sell the XM4 noise-cancelling headphones, but this 32% saving is a surprise — one that shouldn’t be ignored.

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Sony WH-1000XM5 tumble to record-low price at Amazon — here’s why our experts recommend these ‘class-leading’ headphones
 Sony WH-1000XM5 tumble to record-low price at Amazon — here’s why our experts recommend these ‘class-leading’ headphones

Looking for your next pair of headphones? The Sony WH-1000XM5 are easily some of the best on the market — especially at this price.

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Skip the new Sonos hardware — these excellent older soundbars and headphones are now up to 20% off
 Skip the new Sonos hardware — these excellent older soundbars and headphones are now up to 20% off

Sonos has cut the price of several of its best soundbars, headphones, and speakers by up to $100, so these are the 4 top deals I’d buy if you want to save money and skip the newly announced tech.

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You can stop searching because I’ve found the best headphones in the Labor Day sales: Sony’s 5-star cans, now half price!
 You can stop searching because I’ve found the best headphones in the Labor Day sales: Sony’s 5-star cans, now half price!

With $200 off, the Sony WH-1000XM5 Labor Day deal beats any other headphone deal live now.

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