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JBL's Tour One M3 headphones come with a touchscreen transmitter
JBL's new premium ANC headphones will ship with what JBL calls the Smart Tx audio transmitter.
Billy Steele01.06.2025
JBL is adding ANC to seven new pairs of wireless earbuds at CES 2025
JBL is introducing seven new pairs of wireless earbuds at CES 2025, with a focus on offering multiple sizes and fits, active noise cancellation, and in a few cases, spatial audio.
Ian Carlos Campbell01.06.2025
The best wireless workout headphones for 2025
Get into the zone before a workout by choosing the right pair of wireless workout headphones for you. These are Engadget's favorites.
Samsung debuts the QS700F soundbar and updates the Q990 at CES 2025
Samsung has an all-new soundbar design for 2025 as it preps for the arrival of Eclipsa Audio.
Billy Steele01.06.2025
LG previews the compact S20A soundbar at CES 2025
LG's only new soundbar for 2025 is a compact unit designed to save space and link up with its TVs.
Billy Steele01.06.2025
The best budget wireless earbuds for 2025
Here are the best budget wireless earbuds you can get right now, each of which comes in at $100 or less.
Jeff Dunn12.31.2024
The best headphones for running in 2025
Finding the right pair of headphones or earbuds to accompany you on your next 5K can be a challenge. We tested more than a dozen models to find the best headphones for running that you can buy today.
Valentina Palladino12.17.2024
7910079100Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: An impressive headphone debut
Cambridge Audio’s first wireless headphones have a high-end look and long battery life.
Billy Steele12.04.2024
Bang & Olufsen reveals its latest premium earbuds, the $499 Beoplay Eleven
Bang & Olufsen has revealed its latest set of earbuds, the Beoplay Eleven. The company claims that they boast the most advanced active noise cancellation tech of any earbuds to date.
Kris Holt11.26.2024
8810088100Loop Switch 2 review: Easily adjustable earplugs that are great for concerts
An overhauled version of Loop's Switch ear plugs are designed to be easier to adjust while you're wearing them in various loud environments.
Billy Steele11.23.2024
What is Sonos’ Sound Motion technology?
The Sound Motion technology inside of Sonos' Arc Ultra soundbar is a big boost for sound quality. Here's how it works.
Billy Steele11.20.2024
MEMS drivers are coming to open-wear devices like XR glasses, smart watches and earbuds
The company behind the "sound from ultrasound" micro speakers, xMEMS Labs, is taking aim at open-fit earbuds, AR glasses and smart watches with its new Sycamore driver.
Billy Steele11.19.2024
8710087100Sonos Arc Ultra review: New tech powers a big audio upgrade
Sonos’ latest premium soundbar relies on new technology to improve audio quality, and the upgrade delivers more than just a bass boost.
Billy Steele11.11.2024
The best AirPods for 2025
You don’t need a set of AirPods to get wireless audio from your iPhone, iPad or Mac, but Apple’s earbuds and headphones offer a lot of convenient integrations with its other products that you won’t find anywhere else. These are the best AirPods you can get right now.
Billy Steele11.07.2024
How to use Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid
With an iPhone and the AirPods Pro 2, you now have a hearing aid in your pocket. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it.
Billy Steele11.01.2024
How to take Apple’s hearing test with the AirPods Pro 2
With an iPhone and the AirPods Pro 2, you now have a hearing test in your pocket. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it.
Billy Steele10.31.2024
Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health tools could normalize wearing earbuds everywhere
Apple's suite of hearing health tools are now available. Here's what it's like to use them.
Billy Steele10.29.2024
Spotify debuts an in-app cover art maker for playlists
Spotify has launched a new feature that lets you customize your own images for use as playlist covers.
Mariella Moon10.22.2024
8510085100Engadget review recap: Budget-friendly gadgets that are good
Over the last three weeks, the Engadget team has coincidentally covered a bunch of products that perform really well for the money.
Cherlynn Low10.20.2024
JLab's $30 Go Pop ANC are its most affordable noise-canceling earbuds ever
Decent ANC earbuds can be yours for as little as $30.
Billy Steele10.15.2024