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Apple AirPods 4 review: Pro features for everyone
17 Sep

Apple AirPods 4 review: Pro features for everyone

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With a big redesign to the “regular” AirPods, Apple delivers two new models. Sure, they have a similar look, and share a few features, but the biggest change from the third-gen version is the addition of active noise cancellation (ANC) for an added cost. The AirPods 4 with ANC ($179) option has more to offer in terms of conveniences, but the overhaul has greatly benefitted the AirPods 4 ($129) too. Apple has given its entry-level AirPods extra power, while also offering an option between those and the most expensive earbuds in its arsenal. However, your AirPods choice may still come…
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AirPods Pro 2’s new features have arrived. Here’s what to expect
17 Sep

AirPods Pro 2’s new features have arrived. Here’s what to expect

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Prior to iOS 18's arrival, Apple released a firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2 that will deliver new features the company announced at WWDC in June. Now that the latest version of the mobile OS is available, your iPhone can fully employ the new tools, which include Siri Interactions, Voice Isolation and more. Your AirPods Pro 2 should have already installed the update and be ready to go when you upgrade to iOS 18, so here's what to expect when you use the new features.Siri InteractionsSiri Interactions allow you to interact with your phone at times when you can't…
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Why the AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid features are a bigger deal than you think
15 Sep

Why the AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid features are a bigger deal than you think

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Apple's high-end earbuds will be able to be used a full-on hearing aids. (Apple)Could Apple really be teeing up a change that could save my elderly mother more than $1,500? That’s the promise of the company’s newly announced initiative to add true hearing aid functionality to the AirPods Pro — and why, with all due respect to the iPhone 16 and its fancy Camera Control button, it was the most promising section of Monday’s keynote, to my eyes.The news couldn’t have come at a better time for me. My 80-year-old mother has finally admitted that her hearing is, shall we…
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The best wireless headphones for 2024: Bluetooth options for every budget
12 Sep

The best wireless headphones for 2024: Bluetooth options for every budget

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Over-ear, noise cancelling headphones are the way to go if you want to get one piece of gear that will give you the best, all-around listening experience. Stellar sound quality, powerful active noise cancelation (ANC), reliable Bluetooth connections and more should all be present on a good pair of wireless headphones that offer the complete package. It goes without saying that some companies do this better than others. We at Engadget have tested and reviewed all of the most popular wireless headphones on the market and we continue to do so to keep our finger on the pulse and familiarize…
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Why are Apple’s AirPods Max still saddled with 2020 hardware?
11 Sep

Why are Apple’s AirPods Max still saddled with 2020 hardware?

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As I write this, I’m listening to tunes on my 2020-vintage AirPods Max. Yes, that makes me a bit of an Apple fanboy, and at least six pairs of headphones over them. But for me, they still sound outstanding, have great active noise cancellation and work well with my most-used devices. They also are missing a few features compared to the second-generation AirPods Pro that came out in 2022. That doesn’t bother me, given that they’re almost four years old — but the idea of spending the $550 that Apple is asking for the refreshed version of these headphones announced…
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Sony’s MDR-M1 studio headphones offer an audio and comfort upgrade over the MDR-7506
05 Sep

Sony’s MDR-M1 studio headphones offer an audio and comfort upgrade over the MDR-7506

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Sony's MDR-7506 headphones have become a go-to option for recording studios and creators. The set of cans are only $100 and they offer crisp, clean sound so you know exactly what your audience is going to hear. Today, the company announced a more robust option for studio headphones, the MDR-M1, that has a slightly updated design, new drivers, wider frequency range and improved bass response.Inside, the MDR-M1 packs newly developed drivers capable of frequency response of 5Hz – 80kHz. Sony explains that this ultra-wide range is crucial for things like subtle details in various recorded sound sources (Dolby Atmos and…
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Noble Audio pairs dynamic and planar magnetic drivers in its first headphones
03 Sep

Noble Audio pairs dynamic and planar magnetic drivers in its first headphones

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The last time we checked in on Noble Audio, the company had developed a set of wireless earbuds with xMEMS drivers inside. Now, the company is back with its first set of wireless headphones, and it created a unique driver arrangement for this product too. The FoKus Apollo is the first set of cans to offer a hybrid speaker setup that pairs a 40mm dynamic driver alongside a 14.5mm planar magnetic driver, according to the company. The duo should offer "top-end clarity of planar with the power and body achieved by dynamic drivers," thanks to the inherent sonic capabilities of…
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Bang & Olufsen debuts the $1,549 Beoplay H100 headphones
03 Sep

Bang & Olufsen debuts the $1,549 Beoplay H100 headphones

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Luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen is know for its high-end design and equally exorbitant prices. Typically the company's earbuds and headphones are more expensive than most competitors, but not astronomically so. That's changed with the company's flagship noise-cancelling headphones though. Following the $999 Beoplay H95, B&O has announced the Beoplay H100 that will cost you $1,549. The company says the H95 have been its "most successful headphones to date," and the H100 has a number of improvements over that model.Like most B&O headphones, the Beoplay H100 is crafted with premium materials, from the lambskin leather ear pads to the…
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The best wireless workout headphones for 2024
28 Aug

The best wireless workout headphones for 2024

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Setting the mood with the right music can make working out easier and more enjoyable. Wireless workout headphones give you the freedom to do any kind of exercise you prefer, be it weight-lifting or skateboarding, untethered and in your own little world with your favorite playlist or podcasts. But if you plan on sweating or doing anything more vigorous than a brisk walk with your headphones, there are things to consider like water resistance, battery life and overall comfort. And if you want just one pair that you can use in and out of the gym, the decision can quickly…
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Sony’s new budget-friendly earbuds have ambient sound mode, but only cost $60
26 Aug

Sony’s new budget-friendly earbuds have ambient sound mode, but only cost $60

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Sony refreshed its affordable earbud offering in 2021 when it debuted the $100 WF-C500. While that model delivered a refreshed design with 10 hours of battery life, support for 360 Reality Audio and more, budget-friendly sets have dropped well below the initial price of the C500. Now Sony is back with an even cheaper option, the WF-C510, that will be available for $70.The company tweaked the design once more for this budget-friendly pair, engineering earbuds that are 20 percent smaller and 15 percent lighter than the C500. In fact, Sony says this new model is its smallest design ever for…
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