Apple’s $549 AirPods Max 2 add better ANC and live translation
Apple's $549 AirPods Max 2 add better ANC and live translation Apple has just announced the AirPods Max 2 with better noise cancellation and sound quality. The second generation of Apple’s over-ear headphones starts at $549 and comes equipped with an H2 chip, powering features like adaptive audio, conversation awareness, voice isolation, and AI-powered live […]
Asus’ new open earbuds are a wonderful companion for handheld gaming
Asus' new open earbuds are a wonderful companion for handheld gaming They look like your average open earbuds, but with optional RGB LED effects. | Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge The Cetra Open Wireless aren’t like most other gaming earbuds. They’re large, with an open-style design that rests just outside of your ears, […]
Anker’s last-gen sleep buds are nearly 40 percent off ahead of daylight saving time
Anker's last-gen sleep buds are nearly 40 percent off ahead of daylight saving time Anker’s last-gen earbuds are tiny and lightweight, making them comfy to wear while sleeping. | Image: Anker Bad news: most Americans are about to lose an hour of sleep next week. Good news: if you have trouble falling (or staying asleep), […]
The best AirPods deals you can get right now
The best AirPods deals you can get right now The AirPods Pro 3 are currently on sale for $219 ($30 off), which is about $10 more than their typical sale price. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge If you know where to look, you can often score deals on Apple’s ever-expanding AirPods […]
Soundcore’s Space 2 are an evolution of its budget headphones
Soundcore's Space 2 are an evolution of its budget headphones We finally have an update to the Soundcore Space One that launched two and a half years ago. At MWC 2026, Soundcore has announced the Space 2, which will be available in the US on April 21st in three colors – linen white, jet black, […]
You can still grab great deals on Bose headphones and Astro Bot this weekend
You can still grab great deals on Bose headphones and Astro Bot this weekend Welcome to the weekend, friends! While the rest of our team was checking out Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy S26 lineup and prepping for Apple’s “special experience” next week, we’ve been sifting through Woot’s “Video Games for All” sale and a truly weird […]
MWC 2026: all the phones, gadgets, and announcements from Barcelona
MWC 2026: all the phones, gadgets, and announcements from Barcelona The Verge is heading to Barcelona, Spain, for Mobile World Congress, the biggest phone show of the year. CES may dominate the headlines when it comes to TVs, computer components, and AI inanity, but for all things mobile MWC has it beat. Since it’s a […]
The see-through Beats Studio Buds Plus are more than 40 percent off for Presidents Day
The see-through Beats Studio Buds Plus are more than 40 percent off for Presidents Day If you like how well AirPods work with iPhones but want something more colorful and flexible, the Beats Studio Buds Plus are a nice middle ground. They’re platform-agnostic and are on sale for $99.95 ($70 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, […]
Diesel’s wired earbuds look exactly like wired earbuds from Diesel
Diesel's wired earbuds look exactly like wired earbuds from Diesel Despite evidence to the contrary, not only are wired earbuds alive and well, they’re enjoying a resurgence. Brands like Belkin and even respected headphone maker Master & Dynamic now offer tethered earbuds again. Even the Italian fashion brand Diesel has decided wired headphones are still […]
The Shokz OpenFit Air earbuds are matching their all-time low price
The Shokz OpenFit Air earbuds are matching their all-time low price Shokz OpenFit Air earbuds are $40 off in all colorways. | Image: The Verge If you like to take your workouts outside, open-ear earbuds are helpful for staying aware of surroundings, but that extra peace of mind often comes at the expense of bass. […]