While Sony’s WF-1000XM5 are some top recommendations in the high-end noise-canceling earbuds, their premium price can be a splurge. If you’re waiting for them to go down to a reasonable price, then you’re in luck. Amazon has now the silver variant of the earbuds down to $233, which is 22 percent lower compared to the usual listing at $299.
Along with the launch of the Nothing Ear (review) and Ear (a) last week, the UK-based startup has rolled out the Nothing OS 2.5.5 update to the Phone (2). The firmware adds a hands-free gesture to activate ChatGPT with the noise-canceling earbuds as well as other features and enhancements to the handset.
Multiple rumors indicate Apple is working in various iterations of a HomePod speaker with display. Among the most plausible form factor seen to be adopted is a cylindrical shape like a HomePod 2 (review) but with a touchscreen on top. Now, a component from this next-gen HomePod has been apparently pictured, giving a better view on how the speaker could look like.
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Nothing, the coolest European tech brand at the moment, just launched a new pair of true wireless earbuds. After the Nothing Ear (2), we now have the Nothing Ear. Yup, that’s it! The Nothing Ear marks a reboot of the Nothing audio catalog. Priced at $149 per pair, they are Hi-Res certified, support HD audio codecs such as LDAC and LHDC, and feature Active Noise Cancellation. I share my opinion about the Nothing Ear in this full review.
If you’re put off by the premium price tag of the Apple AirPods Max (review), the new Beats Studio Pro are some cheaper alternatives that still perform admirably. The wireless over-ear Bluetooth headphones from the Apple-owned brand are down to $199 from Amazon right now, which is a steep drop from the usual listing of $349.
Although Nothing already offers affordable in-ear headphones, the Ear (a) is yet another addition to their growing stable of offerings! The earbuds come with Hi-Res certification, ANC, wireless charging, and IP certification but costs only $99. There is no US pricing just yet. In this review that we were able to perform before the launch, we wore the earbuds in our ears all the time. Stay tuned to find out whether the purchase is worth it!
The Pixel Buds Pro (review) is Google’s first foray into the premium noise-canceling wireless earbuds category. Although there are many reasons to like the Pixel earbuds, they are considered far from perfect, especially when it comes to sound quality and battery life. Almost two years from their launch, a new leak about the Pixel Buds Pro 2 has surfaced, hinting at a battery life upgrade.
While the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are the most feature-packed ANC wireless earbuds from Samsung, their steep price might be a splurge. If you’re considering cheaper options, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds FE can be a solid investment that won’t make a dent in your pocket, as they’re back on sale on Amazon for 20 percent less.
If you’re looking for an outdoor portable wireless Bluetooth speaker that does not dent your pocket, you’re in luck, as the JBL Charge 5 has returned to a near record low on Amazon. Right now, it is listed for $129, which is down $50 (28 percent) from the original price of $179. While it’s not the best price, it’s still very close.
Nothing has announced that it will unveil new Ear and Ear (a) earbuds on April 18. But just a little over a week from the said date, both of the in-ear wireless headphones have been seemingly leaked revealing their design alongside the pricing details and some key specs.