Qualcomm’s new audio chips can make cheaper headphones sound more expensive

Jada Jones/ZDNET Qualcomm announced two new sound platforms for wireless mid-tier and premium earbuds, headphones, and speakers that allow manufacturers to include audiophile-level sound quality, enhanced ANC, improved call quality, and lower power consumption across a broader range of Bluetooth audio products. Manufacturers use Qualcomm’s chipsets and audio platforms in some of our favorite wireless … Read more

Amazon Spring Sale Takes $100 Off Sony’s Noise-Canceling WH-1000XM4 Headphones

There are a lot of excellent wireless headphones on the market and Sony makes several of them. While the latest and greatest from Sony is the WH-1000XM5, they can be quite expensive, so going for the previous generation is not a bad idea — especially when you can find them on sale. With Amazon’s Big … Read more

30+ best headphones and speakers deals ahead of Amazon spring sale 2024

Table of Contents Table of Contents Best noise-cancelling headphones deal Best AirPods deal Best wireless earbud deal Best Bluetooth speaker deal UPDATE: Mar. 19, 2024, 1:15 p.m. EDT There’s still one more day until Amazon’s Big Spring Sale starts, but we’ve already found some great deals on headphones and speakers. Here are some of our … Read more

Soundpeats Air4 Pro Review: Premium Features for Less

Confusion aside, nearly all the commands you need are at the ready, with more control options available in the Soundpeats app. Considering the previous two pairs of Soundpeats buds I tested had no app support at all, that’s a notable step forward for the brand. Economy Plus As expected, the Air4 Pro don’t offer everything … Read more

Best AirPods (2024): Which Apple Headphones Should You Buy?

If you’re hunting for your first pair of AirPods, you may have a few questions, such as proper cleaning methods and how to tinker with certain settings. We’ve got some answers to a handful of common questions about AirPods. Do Airpods work with Android? Yes, you can use AirPods with non-Apple devices, since they use … Read more

14 Best Noise-Canceling Headphones (2024): Over-Ears, Wireless Earbuds, Workout

Now that the majority of new headphones and earbuds offer at least a modicum of noise canceling, it’d be impossible (and unproductive) to list everything we like above. But if you haven’t yet found your fit, here are some more favorites worth considering. Bowers & Wilkins Px7 for $218: It’s no surprise that the Bowers … Read more

One of our favorite noise-canceling headphones is $100 off right now

Sony/ZDNET Our lives are busy and loud, leaving us overstimulated and unfocused. But hope is not lost, because noise-canceling headphones exist. If you’re in the market for some silence, you can’t go wrong with a pair of Sony’s noise-canceling headphones. How about these Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones that normally go for $350 but are $100 off … Read more

Grab these Beats noise-cancelling headphones for nearly half off

Snag a pair of Beats Studio Pros for $180 only. StackSocial Listen up, if you’re on the lookout for top-of-the-line headphones that aren’t priced as high as some of these fresh-on-the-market editions, then you’ve come to the right place. For a limited time only, you can get these open-box, sandstone Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise-Cancelling … Read more

There’s an International Manhunt Underway for Whoever Stole a Race Car Driver’s AirPods

A pair of AirPods are at the center of an international mystery after Formula One driver Louis Delétraz left his headphones on a United Airlines flight. Delétraz, who said he left the Airpods under a seat in row 16 of a flight to Geneva, Switzerland, tracked the headphones as they flew across the globe. But … Read more