This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. In advance of CES 2021, JBL unveiled several new true-wireless earbuds, including the stylish Live Pro Plus ($180), which feature active noise canceling and are designed to compete with Apple’s AirPods Pro, and the Live Free NC …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. JBL has a new Charge Bluetooth speaker for 2021 — the Charge 5 — that the company says offers improved audio and an elevated dustproof and waterproof design. The wireless speaker, which features a built-in USB charging port for juicing up …
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Way back in 2015, Swedish company Earin was the first to release a set of true wireless earbuds. Now it’s unveiled its third-generation A-3 earbuds. and they look a lot like what the standard AirPods would look like if you removed their trademark extruding stems. The new buds are set to hit Kickstarter on Jan. 14 for $199 in a …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. It’s not always easy to pick out a pair of headphones to give as a gift. Besides the sheer volume of options, you need to consider whether you’re buying a gift for an audiophile, a gamer or simply someone who wants to use headphones to make phone …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. If your gift budget calls for finding the best gifts for $50 or less and you are trying to move beyond typical presents such as wine, slippers or a candle (not that there’s anything wrong with those), you’ve come to the right place. Note that pricing …
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We have a full review of the AirPods Max that’s chock-full of info for people contemplating dropping $549 on Apple’s high-end noise-canceling wireless headphones. But not everybody wants to unpack a few thousand words to find the answers to a few vital questions you might have about the AirPods Max, especially if you already own a pair. That’s why I’ve …
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When Apple first revealed its new AirPods Max noise-canceling headphones, many people naturally balked at their $549 price tag (they’re £549 in the UK and AU$899 in Australia) — and their oddly shaped Smart Case. Personally, I wasn’t surprised by their high price tag — and yes, for most folks, it is high. That’s because back in January I’d heard through a …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Looking for the best holiday gifts under $100, without resorting to a scarf, coffee mug or gift card? Our picks include thoughtful and meaningful presents, including tech gear for gamers, treats for music lovers and even something for your favorite quarantine cook. We’ve either either …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Hanukkah is over and Christmas is just a few days away, which means if you’re on the hunt for deals on wireless headphones, you’ll want to act fast. One of the most popular categories in wireless headphones is so-called sport or workout headphones. Some models …
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9.1 Sony WH-1000XM4 $350 at Target $348 at Amazon Get Price Alerts $350 at Best Buy You’re receiving price alerts for Sony WH-1000XM4 Like Excellent sound and top-notch noise canceling Slightly more comfortable Improved voice calling Pairs with two devices at the same time New Speak-to-Chat mode Upgraded Bluetooth system-on-chip Good battery life Don’t Like It’s expensive Looks virtually the …
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