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Google Pixel Buds 2a are official, bringing noise cancellation and Gemini AI to your ears for a low price – and Pixel Buds Pro 2 get some great free upgrades too
By Carrie Marshall published
Google's smallest wireless earbuds are getting some really big upgrades

What are the best AirPods to buy today? I've used every model since 2016, and here are my recommendations
By Matt Bolton published
Are the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 or AirPods Max the best value? Here's how I'd spend my money

A gentle reminder to clean your earbuds and headphones: study reveals they may carry 10x more bacteria than a toilet seat
By Becky Scarrott published
Sponsored by Pure
Your go-to buds or cans for a musical (or informative) commute may be harboring more nasties than you think…

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE arrive with real-time translation, Buds 3 Pro looks, and the longest battery life of any Galaxy Buds
By Becky Scarrott published
AI with Gemini including voice activation and translation with real-time interpreter, plus enhanced ANC – on paper there's plenty to like for the money.

I tested $5 earbuds and they didn’t even last a week – here’s what I learned
By Harry Padoan published
I tested wireless earbuds that only cost $5, but they still ended up being a total waste of money. You should put that $5 towards something better instead – here’s why.

The best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets, as chosen by TechRadar experts
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated The best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones – here are our top recommendations based on in-house testing

I tested these $5 wired earbuds and they sounded better than expected – but I still wouldn’t recommend them
By Harry Padoan published
Sure, wired earbuds for $5 may sound like a good deal, but I’d recommend spending a little more for a lot better quality.

iFi's high-end ‘Pods’ turn every pair of wired IEMs I own into hi-res Bluetooth earbuds, but they're a pretty penny
By Becky Scarrott published
You'll breathe new life into your wired IEMs but take note: your bank account will feel a lot lighter…

iOS 26 reveals a new real-time translation gesture for AirPods 4 and Pro 2, and it could make your French phrase book a thing of the past
By Carrie Marshall published
Obrigado, Apple! An image in iOS 26 beta shows a double stem squeeze for real-time translation in AirPods – and it can’t come soon enough
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