David Carnoy

Beyerdynamic Free Byrd Earbuds Review: Great Sound for $249

Beyerdynamic may be late to the game, but it’s finally introduced its first true-wireless earbuds, and they come with a name that might remind a few folks of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s signature song. Available now in two colors for $249 (£199 or roughly AU$350), the Free Byrd earbuds have active noise canceling, up to 11 hours …

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Top AirPods Pro Alternative Earbuds Drop to Only $26 Ahead of Prime Day

This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. The Edifier TWS 330NB earbuds have been on the market since early 2021 and are frequently discounted. But rarely do they get as low as $26, which is what they’re at now when you apply the code CNET330NB …

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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2: High

Several new premium noise-canceling headphones have been arriving in recent weeks, including Sony’s WH-1000XM5 ($400, £380, AU$650), Master & Dynamic’s MW75 ($599, £549 or roughly AU$970) and a teaser for Sennheiser’s upcoming Momentum 4 Wireless. Now Bowers & Wilkins has joined the fray with its new PX7 S2 noise-canceling headphones, which are available for preorder now for $399 (£379, AU$599). It’s …

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Get $50 Off Sennheiser’s CX or CX Plus True Wireless Earbuds

If you can’t afford Sennheiser’s new Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds ($250), both its CX True Wireless and step-up CX Plus, which includes active noise canceling, are good midrange earbuds options. They’re once again being discounted by $50, with the CX Wireless available at $80 and the CX Plus down to $130. (The black version of the CX Plus is actually …

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Best True Wireless Sports Earbuds With Ear Hooks

Truth be told, I’m not a huge fan of earbuds with ear hooks that wrap around the top of your ear. It’s a design that Beats popularized with its Powerbeats line of earbuds, and it’s not for everyone. But many people love these types of wireless sports buds because they add an element of security: While your buds may fall …

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Master & Dynamic’s MW75 Headphones: Hands

Over the years Master & Dynamic has developed a loyal following for its premium priced — and premium built — headphones and earbuds, which tend to start at around $300. On Tuesday it unveiled the MW75, a new set of flagship noise-canceling headphones that will be available for sale on June 28 in four colors. They’re impressive headphones, but they …

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What Are the Best Wireless Earbuds Right Now?

Wireless earbuds and headphones are among the most popular products on CNET. Not only do we test a lot of earbuds, but we create a lot of best lists to help folks narrow down their choices and navigate the buying process. After testing dozens of models, the Sony WF-1000XM4 currently sits at the top of the list — and it’s actually on …

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Get 40% off Earfun’s Impressive Air Pro 2 Noise

For those of you who missed this deal in April, it’s back. Earfun may not be a household name like Sony or Bose, but it keeps churning out solid true-wireless earbuds for affordable prices and one of its latest models, the Earfun Air Pro 2, are quite good. Not only do they feature solid active noise cancellation but the sound …

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Sony Earbuds Sale: Get $52 Off WF

Sony’s WF-1000XM4 noise-canceling earbuds, which earned a CNET Editors’ Choice in 2021, have been on sale sporadically over the last year and are now discounted to $228, or $52 off their list price of $280 in a “limited-time deal” on Amazon. They briefly dipped to $218 last December, but $228 is the lowest price we’ve seen for them in 2022. …

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MacBook Air M2: What You Can Get For Your Money

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple has announced the new MacBook Air M2, which starts at $1,199 in the US, or $200 more than the MacBook Air M1, which remains in the line. While you can’t preorder the new MacBook Air M2 till July, you can check out what configurations …

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