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Wait, did Samsung just forget the Galaxy Buds 2 FE? Because it certainly looks that way…
By Becky Scarrott published
The latest Galaxy Buds Controller app has name-dropped two new Samsung Galaxy Buds monikers, in what has been an odd month for tech naming strategies generally.

Bose unveils next-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with better noise cancellation, plus 2 new portable speakers – all in color options I love
By Carrie Marshall published
The best noise-cancelling earbuds just got even better, and more fun

Maybe AirPods Pro 3 really are coming this year, based on a hint in iOS 26
By Matt Bolton published
We've had mixed reports about Apple next-gen earbuds, but a picture is starting to form…

I tried the $1.8k 'hearable' earbuds and I fear ChapGPT may have left these niche brands behind
By Becky Scarrott published
Sorry, but the Zohn-1 RTW are a hard sell now that Breggz has dropped its 'in-ear computer' tagline – and I'm worried they're just another ChatGPT casualty.

The best budget earbuds, all real-world tested by our expert audio team
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated The best budget wireless and wired earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.

Astell & Kern's new titanium earbuds with planar magnetic drivers are the portable music upgrade of my dreams – but my wallet's nightmare
By Carrie Marshall published
Astell & Kern's luxury IEMs are inspired by the moon and priced like a space rocket

AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 will get two useful free upgrades in iOS 26
By Matt Bolton published
Some AirPods models get clearer voice pickups and a handy new camera option – but not all.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 review: a solid budget alternative to the AirPods, but there’s better out there
By Harry Padoan published
I tested Anker’s rival to the AirPods 4 and it was a tighter contest than I’d anticipated.

AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 drop to a bargain price, just in time for their free upgrades announcement at WWDC 2025
By Carrie Marshall published
Get AirPods 4 for under $100, and AirPods Pro 2 for a seriously great price

Activo Volcano review: Astell & Kern’s offshoot brand delivers its cheapest IEMs to date and they're both solid and talented, but not without fault
By Harry Padoan published
The Activo Volcano are well-priced and deliver impressive low-end output, but they’re bested by rivals on instrument separation, comfort and design.
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