Audeze upgrades its Maxwell gaming headset with magnetic ear pads
Audeze upgrades its Maxwell gaming headset with magnetic ear pads Audeze – the headphone-maker now owned by Sony – announced a refreshed version of its Maxwell gaming headset at CES on Monday, offering roomier ear pads that attach magnetically for easy replacement. The Maxwell 2 for PlayStation is available now for $329, while the Xbox […]
JBL expands open-ear lineup with new buds coming to the US in March
JBL expands open-ear lineup with new buds coming to the US in March JBL has announced wide availability of three new open-style earbuds in early 2026. The JBL Sense Pro and Sense Lite join the original Sense, which came out in 2024. The new Sense Pro and Lite use JBL’s OpenSound technology, support Dual Connect […]
Fender’s first wireless headphones have a long-lasting, replaceable battery
Fender's first wireless headphones have a long-lasting, replaceable battery Fender Audio, the consumer electronics brand owned by the famous guitar maker, has announced its first pair of wireless headphones at CES 2026. What sets the Mix headphones apart from the competition are impressive battery life, a modular design that allows the ear cups and headband […]
Sony’s XM5 headphones and the latest Kindle round out this week’s best deals
Sony's XM5 headphones and the latest Kindle round out this week's best deals If you’re feeling the stress of having procrastinated on your holiday shopping — and you missed out during Black Friday and Cyber Monday — we’ve got you. We’ve found a variety of gadgets on sale that make for great gifts, many of […]
Bose’s first-gen QC Ultra headphones just hit their lowest price to date
Bose's first-gen QC Ultra headphones just hit their lowest price to date The QC Ultra remain a great noise-canceling option if you plan on traveling during the holidays. | Image: The Verge If you value peace and quiet, particularly when traveling, Bose’s first-gen QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are worth checking out. They’re our favorite noise-canceling headphones […]
Sony’s XM5 over-ear headphones are cheaper than ever — and they come with free wireless earbuds
Sony's XM5 over-ear headphones are cheaper than ever — and they come with free wireless earbuds The XM5 headphones come with a free pair of Sony WF-C700N earbuds, which you can gift to someone for the holidays. | Image: The Verge If you’re looking for a solid pair of noise-canceling headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM5 are […]
The AirPods Pro 3 just dropped below $200 for the first time
The AirPods Pro 3 just dropped below $200 for the first time The AirPods Pro 3 are better than their predecessors in every way. Apple’s latest gadgets have gotten some notable discounts lately — including the recently released Apple Watch Series 11, which is still on sale for $100 off at Amazon. Now, we’re seeing […]
The AirPods Pro 3 are back to their lowest price ahead of the holidays
The AirPods Pro 3 are back to their lowest price ahead of the holidays The AirPods Pro 3 make for a nice upgrade or gift, especially at $30 off. | Image: The Verge If you didn’t catch the Black Friday deal on Apple’s AirPods Pro 3, the good news is the price has dropped again […]
You can put the best part of Fairphone’s new headphones into the older model
You can put the best part of Fairphone's new headphones into the older model Over two years after Fairphone introduced its first pair of modular and repairable wireless headphones, the company has announced an upgraded version. The new Fairbuds XL look similar to the originals but feature an updated design with more comfortable fabrics and […]
The tech world is sleeping on the most exciting Bluetooth feature in years
The tech world is sleeping on the most exciting Bluetooth feature in years It’s been a few years since the official introduction of the Bluetooth technology Auracast, which allows devices like earbuds, headphones, speakers, and hearing aids to connect to a single source without the need for pairing. Like a radio picks up your local […]