The Germans don’t mess around, as the latest Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 headphones proved. Bose, Apple, and, to a lesser extent, Sony, have all indulged in 360° audio for their wireless headphones. Not Sennheiser, though. The manufacturer continued to focus on audio quality, even if it meant sacrificing a very popular feature (with manufacturers). In my opinion, this is a very commendable philosophy, albeit a very risky one.
The Consumer Electronic Show—CES 2024 for short—is in full swing since the beginning of the week and German audio specialist Sennheiser has unveiled three new products in Las Vegas. These include the new and improved Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, further in-ear headphones with the Momentum Sport and, last but not least, the Accentum Plus over-ear headphones.
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Which Apple wireless headphones to choose in 2024? Is there really a difference between the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 1? Do all AirPods have Active Noise Reduction (ANC) or Custom Spatial Audio? In this AirPods comparison, nextpit tells you which Apple earphones best suit your needs and budget.
If you’re planning to upgrade your wireless earbuds at the start of the year, there’s now a great chance to do so. Bose’s popular and powerful QuietComfort Earbuds II dropped to their lowest price of $199 as part of an ongoing clearance sale from Amazon. This means you get to take home a huge $80 off (29 percent) their regular price.
OnePlus has introduced the OnePlus Ace 3 smartphone in China, also known as OnePlus 12R in global markets. Along with the budget flagship Android device, the company has made the OnePlus Buds 3 official, which could also launch in internationally including in the USA and Europe.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro continue to be popular high-end ANC earbuds on Amazon, this is thanks to the generous discount offered regularly. The ongoing sale has now slashed the in-ears price of up to 32 percent, dropping one of the variants to $155, which is close to a record low price.
The Amazon Echo Show 5 (2023) is an affordable entry in the world of smart speakers. With its Alexa voice control and small 5.5-inch touchscreen display, the third-generation intelligent speaker is a compact control center for your smart home. Now that Amazon has slashed the price of this tiny friend by a considerable margin, we ordered the Echo Show 5 for the nextpit editorial team to review.
While 2024 is almost upon us, there are still plenty of chances to do some last-minute headphones shopping. Some best-selling ANC over-ears are on sale. These include the Beats Studio Pro (2023) from Apple which fell to $179 on Amazon right now.
The start of 2024 will be a busy schedule for OnePlus, with the company set to launch the OnePlus 12R on January 4 in China before a global release on January 23 alongside the OnePlus 12. Apart from the handset though, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 are also tagged as well, which is confirmed in a teaser that reveals the updated design of the ANC wireless earbuds.
Leaks about the unannounced Apple HomePod with a touch display continue to make waves. After the alleged prototype with a LCD touchscreen was spotted in October this year, a new set of information and pictures have appeared recently, revealing vital cues about the speaker’s design.