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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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