<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar UK in Earbuds-airpods ]]> https://www.techradar.com/uk/audio/headphones/earbuds-airpods Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:25:29 +0000 en <![CDATA[ AirPods are finally getting a custom EQ in iOS 27, this is not a drill! ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/airpods-are-finally-getting-a-custom-eq-in-ios-27-this-is-not-a-drill Mwbh38SHfsRKjxppMfDQS6 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:25:29 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:23:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested House of Marley’s new cheap wired earbuds and they exceeded my expectations in several key ways — but they're not the best fit for everyone ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/house-of-marley-smile-jamaica-usb-c-review 4BLXJc9kFJmUj73XXGTsN9 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ More and more earbuds come with touchscreen cases, but after testing a bunch of them, I'm still not convinced it's the future — do you really get the best value this way? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/more-and-more-earbuds-come-with-touchscreen-cases-but-after-testing-a-bunch-of-them-im-still-not-convinced-its-the-future-do-you-really-get-the-best-value-this-way hPHZWPPNBcYcu9Xdss3uY8 Wed, 27 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve tested both of Anker's new feature-packed Soundcore earbuds, which offer everything from personalized sound to Dolby Atmos to AI translation — one is clearly better, but I’d actually recommend buying the other one ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/ive-tested-both-of-ankers-new-feature-packed-soundcore-earbuds cZdMbAY9sr2ZKSS9HEPAgm Sat, 23 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Anker's new feature-packed earbuds come in two flavors, both with screens on the case — but don't be distracted by the outside, because the exciting news is under the hood and on your phone ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/ankers-new-feature-packed-earbuds-come-in-two-flavors N5tTkZRS8hLkZQGCHMvZLE Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 25 May 2026 06:01:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ You've heard of Touch ID and Face ID, but is Ear ID next? Researchers have detailed a new tech would let you use AirPods or similar buds to prove who you are and unlock your gadgets — and it's actually your heartrate that they detect ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/youve-heard-of-touch-id-and-face-id-but-is-ear-id-next-researchers-have-detailed-a-new-tech-would-let-you-use-airpods-or-similar-buds-to-prove-who-you-are-and-unlock-your-gadgets-and-its-actually-your-heartrate-that-they-detect V4Bk3mYqbUkfioBDUdQ7dD Thu, 21 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These new ultra-audiophile wired earbuds offer nine drivers, are made from carbon fiber, and are all literally unique — but they cost 30x the price of AirPods Pro 3… ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/these-new-ultra-audiophile-wired-earbuds-offer-nine-drivers-are-made-from-carbon-fiber-and-are-all-literally-unique-but-they-cost-30x-the-price-of-airpods-pro-3 EqMZXpBM7ZFuf9DS3YA7AZ Mon, 18 May 2026 09:58:28 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xiaomi is teasing clip-style open earbuds, and having tested its previous open buds there's one one small feature that could make them must-buys ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/xiaomi-is-teasing-clip-style-open-earbuds-and-having-tested-its-previous-open-buds-theres-one-one-small-feature-that-could-make-them-must-buys tWVuNmV6niCDyN9t7QqpAf Thu, 14 May 2026 15:47:53 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 16:16:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL just refreshed its touchscreen-equipped earbud line with better sound, ANC, and call quality — here’s everything you need to know ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-4-series-reveal MeiLJhVDgcfPE2ngBGGd2G Tue, 12 May 2026 15:47:48 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 16:42:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ever wish for earbuds with the disc-style fit of Apple's original iPod buds, but with hi-fi-quality sound and a USB-C cable? Then I've got great news for you — but don't expect them to come in all-white ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/disc-style-fit-of-apples-original-ipod-buds-but-with-hi-fi-quality-sound-and-a-usb-c-cable WtrERhdvBvbSNjScH5BcC5 Fri, 08 May 2026 14:06:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ The excellent Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are back down to their Black Friday price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/the-excellent-bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-are-back-down-to-their-black-friday-price AApD3Dn7NLgCyx2qB5MvJ4 Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 'ridiculously good wireless earbuds' are now just £15 at Amazon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/these-ridiculously-good-wireless-earbuds-are-now-just-gbp15-at-amazon fAd5q24WxJy8d6YfNq9sK4 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:56:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ This updated open-source app makes it easier to use your AirPods with Android — just in time for the rumored AirPods Ultra ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/this-updated-open-source-app-makes-it-easier-to-use-your-airpods-with-android-just-in-time-for-the-rumored-airpods-ultra JTS7d5AhTe45cJ4TTNRGD4 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:43:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'A price that seems like a mistake': I've tested tons of open earbuds, and Earfun's new clip-style buds are the best cheaper pair I'd actually recommend — here's my full review ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/earfun-clip-2-review 66zrvT9pEyr4zAB2WpXeCR Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Could be the best open earbuds yet' — Honor's new clips solve my biggest open earbud problem, and I'm already ready to hand out awards ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/could-be-the-best-open-earbuds-yet-honors-new-clips-solve-my-biggest-open-earbud-problem-and-im-already-ready-to-hand-out-awards HGdBezbdszDcZe8HBNzSg3 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:31:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Activo Scoop review: cheap IEMs that don't skimp on quality ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/activo-scoop-review uBF5472NptjqFk3dXfnEve Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2026 09:20:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I would ditch all my headphones in favor of these brilliant open earbuds' stacked feature set, were it not for one flaw... ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/shokz-openfit-pro-review qdrQFG8rTxnaws3X5u6n6i Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:10:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Major clearance sale drops the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 to just £59 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/major-clearance-sale-drops-the-samsung-galaxy-buds-3-to-just-gbp59 FHCcmiWVRyAtwspcyFKVvD Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:52:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the AirPods Max 2, and they're an upgrade worth waiting five years for — it’s the smarter, more immersive listening experience that stands out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/apple-airpods-max-2-hands-on 96G8KQw5LB8tCKQjkvs53b Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:44:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Only limited by the physics': inside Apple’s AirPods Max 2 and the H2 chip upgrade ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/only-limited-by-the-physics-inside-apples-airpods-max-2-and-the-h2-chip-upgrade 43xXztN5SoVLTj9EFkUtEP Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:46:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Sign of the times': Panasonic launches a USB-C version of its cheap wired earbuds, because who has a headphone jack any more? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sign-of-the-times-panasonic-launches-a-usb-c-version-of-its-cheap-wired-earbuds-because-who-has-a-headphone-jack-any-more U6grRHhrke8yv9yzyCxToC Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:37:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I switched back to earbuds after using headphones for three years — here’s what I have and haven’t missed ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/i-switched-back-to-earbuds-after-using-headphones-for-three-years-heres-what-i-have-and-havent-missed cqBoJvqRwQSnWLk47LNRBR Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wired earbuds are in right now, and this budget-friendly pair from Sennheiser are so good I’d spend my own money on them ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/wired-earbuds-are-trendy-right-now-and-this-budget-friendly-pair-from-sennheiser-are-so-good-that-id-spend-my-own-money-on-them 6ecGt6EwMqVW2heAAGsVzf Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $25 AirPods Pro 3 case looks exactly like a classic Macintosh mouse — and could be the perfect Apple 50th anniversary tribute ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/this-usd25-airpods-pro-3-case-looks-exactly-like-a-classic-macintosh-mouse-and-could-be-the-perfect-apple-50th-anniversary-tribute NxNAUr8FtYpRk9YB2Sfoz9 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:52:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'So good for the money, it shouldn't be allowed' — forget AirPods, these 5-star Cambridge earbuds at 34% off are my pick of Amazon's Spring Deal Days ]]> https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/so-good-for-the-money-it-shouldnt-be-allowed-forget-airpods-these-5-star-cambridge-earbuds-at-34-percent-off-are-my-pick-of-amazons-spring-deal-days MZqgF3twB46sQWtCxxDLd6 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:10:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'An odd choice': Cleer has put audiophile-grade perks in open earbuds, and I'm confused ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/an-odd-choice-cleer-has-put-audiophile-grade-perks-in-open-earbuds-and-im-confused iJpGD6WngA62ZBBhXCXrad Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:52:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'If anyone can make open earbuds work, it'd be Skullcandy': these new sports-specific buds could dethrone the Shokz — and cost half as much ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/if-anyone-can-make-open-earbuds-work-itd-be-skullcandy-these-new-sports-specific-buds-could-dethrone-the-shokz-and-cost-half-as-much vHfFzfaNBsBsaWt3qqrtrU Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:23:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ My top half-price earbuds in Amazon's Spring Deal Days? Easy, the 5-star Nothing Ear (a) — now just £49.99! ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/my-top-half-price-earbuds-in-amazons-spring-deal-days-easy-the-5-star-nothing-ear-a-now-just-gbp49-99 BaiQWoEKPVvnJ9T8tdeeic Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:36:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get wired in Amazon's Spring Sale: audiophile IEMs, portable hi-res players and more at lowest ever prices ]]> https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/get-wired-in-amazons-spring-sale-audiophile-iems-portable-hi-res-players-and-more-at-lowest-ever-prices n7pEfLz4M557wkAT4Qd4yJ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:34:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Sennheiser’s new USB-C wired earbuds and was wowed by their stellar sound, luxurious looks, and legendary low price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sennheiser-cx-80u-review aazRphZ8zbjZNxcL3askRE Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Asus just released new open earbuds... for gaming? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/asus-just-released-new-open-earbuds-for-gaming f3pwUN3huyP4FxPkj3BfAW Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:21:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I use OneOdio headphones every day, and the budget version cans are now just £35 — run! ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/i-use-oneodio-headphones-every-day-and-the-budget-version-cans-are-now-just-gbp35-run 3ebbp5jD9QVYnDV8w5JP2L Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:45:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 vs Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: audio architecture, battery life, pricing and more ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-vs-galaxy-buds-4-pro-audio-architecture-battery-life-pricing-and-more Sk87nqTypDw7YuN5KT9Cbn Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 things we learned from Samsung’s big Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event — from the S26 Ultra to the Buds4 Pro ]]> https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/9-things-we-learned-from-samsungs-big-galaxy-unpacked-2026-event-from-the-s26-ultra-to-the-buds4-pro QAJjXUX782iShGvmdTBADE Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:52:46 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:36:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I'm loving the audio and design upgrades, but one huge problem remains' — after using Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for one week, there's still an issue ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/ive-used-samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-for-a-week-now-and-im-loving-the-audio-and-design-upgrades-but-one-huge-problem-remains Hhus7oVwmcRHYB7wEXPi7H Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:01:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Sony WF-1000XM6 are the most feature-packed earbuds I’ve ever tested — here are 3 hidden functions you shouldn't miss ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/the-sony-wf-1000xm6-are-the-most-feature-packed-earbuds-ive-ever-tested-here-are-3-hidden-functions-you-shouldnt-miss acPdHgqTeweiYMzuqzwde7 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two Galaxy Buds 4 dummy models have surfaced ahead of Galaxy Unpacked — and no one can ignore the striking resemblance to AirPods ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/two-galaxy-buds-4-dummy-models-have-surfaced-ahead-of-galaxy-unpacked-and-no-one-can-ignore-the-striking-resemblance-to-airpods EzFeftTDL2fNJiXiYX6vrC Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:46:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ These tiny, cheap keyring wireless earbuds have Apple Find My location support — they're an AirTag and noise-cancelling earbuds in one essential package ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/these-tiny-cheap-keyring-wireless-earbuds-have-apple-find-my-location-support-theyre-an-airtag-and-noise-cancelling-earbuds-in-one-essential-package pQW6fvqpYUKSbUJ2JaLgzk Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AI just made my favorite Skullcandy earbuds worse — and I’m not sure anyone asked for it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandy-method-540-review RiX8tTEn4orVoHbrUakc6a Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Six weeks in and I’m still sticking to my New Year fitness regime — and it’s all thanks to these Shokz earbuds keeping me motivated ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/six-weeks-in-and-im-still-sticking-to-my-new-year-fitness-regime-and-its-all-thanks-to-these-shokz-earbuds-keeping-me-motivated bAhUS53dg7ZEPhRiLJrVRM Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:04:36 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:05:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 leak suggests they could be missing a much-wanted AirPods 4 feature ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-leak-suggests-they-could-be-missing-a-much-wanted-airpods-4-feature 3xuUbngB8dpo73W8pUkrMa Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:52:37 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:53:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Claude showing up ChatGPT to Samsung teasing its Galaxy S26 smartphones ]]> https://www.techradar.com/tech/icymi-the-weeks-7-biggest-tech-news-stories-from-claude-showing-up-chatgpt-to-samsung-teasing-its-galaxy-s26-smartphones ZdSSXw2YeFxb6hCEmscJmH Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony officially unveils the WF-1000XM6 flagship earbuds — here are the 5 big upgrade areas you need to know ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sony-officially-unveils-the-wf-1000xm6-flagship-earbuds-here-are-the-5-big-upgrade-areas-you-need-to-know SZ7gtthLZjYpJssfWZGWc6 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:12:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I reviewed Sony's flagship WF-1000XM6 earbuds — and it's another case of 'great sound, impressive features, middling noise cancellation' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sony-wf-1000xm6-review emdCZ7HSx9GkbNtPxYKPMa Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:12:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'A resounding home run' - the Nothing Ear (a) earbuds are some of the best we've tested and they even converted me from being an in-ear headphones skeptic ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/a-resounding-home-run-the-nothing-ear-a-earbuds-are-some-of-the-best-weve-tested-and-they-even-converted-me-from-being-an-in-ear-headphones-skeptic hGnRXchhzEPzjC92rA84M Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:11:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony's new WF-1000XM6 elite earbuds seem to be imminent — here are 3 upgrades I hope to see, as a headphones reviewer ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sonys-new-wf-1000xm6-elite-earbuds-seem-to-be-imminent-here-are-3-upgrades-i-hope-to-see-as-a-headphones-reviewer CZ66TTAn7ot7vzrwMg7vz8 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:48:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ These ultra-cheap wireless earbuds let you play Flappy Bird on the charging case, and it sure is one of the features of all time ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/these-ultra-cheap-wireless-earbuds-let-you-play-flappy-bird-on-the-charging-case-and-it-sure-is-one-of-the-features-of-all-time FWxzNzzepn4yHsVMVz8TZK Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fresh leak reveals the full specs for the Sony WF-1000XM6 – and these wireless earbuds look like a serious upgrade ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/fresh-leak-reveals-the-full-specs-for-the-sony-wf-1000xm6-and-these-wireless-earbuds-look-like-a-serious-upgrade DkKeE5sBHMYJAEo3rh5Aj6 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:22:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Samsung Buds 4 Pro design leaks yet again in all its glory — but I tested the Buds 3 Pro, and I hope Samsung fixes one invisible flaw ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/the-samsung-buds-4-pro-design-leaks-yet-again-in-all-its-glory-but-i-tested-the-buds-3-pro-and-i-hope-samsung-fixes-one-invisible-flaw Dn29wggZWaifBZ33VsGNLF Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:53:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the earbuds that morph from workout headphones to open 'buds and it works — but that's only half the story ]]> https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aerofit-2-pro-review iDqs2KtVNFLNtznx6bDsHm Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:19 +0000