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The AirPods Pro are excellent wireless earbuds with effective noise canceling that’s almost as good as a pair of over-ear headphones (like, say, the AirPods Max). They also work seamlessly with the iPhone and other Apple devices. But other options cost less than the AirPods‘ asking price, such as the Galaxy Buds Live, Amazon Echo Buds and Jabra Elite 75t. I used …

There are a lot of wireless headphones out there, and that means there’s a lot of competition for your headphone dollars. In CNET’s latest roundup of the best wireless headphones, David Carnoy assembled a veritable trophy case of awesome headphones like the Sony WH-1000XM4, Apple AirPods Max and Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. But while they’re all worthy audio gear, …

Audio glasses are quickly becoming a thing. Last year Bose followed its original Frames with three second-generation models, including the sporty Tempo Fames, and Amazon is selling the second-generation of its Echo Frames while plenty of others, like Razer, are now jumping in on the “smart” glasses action. The Razer Anzer, which comes in round and square versions in two …

Some of the best features of Apple’s AirPods may soon come to non-Apple Bluetooth headphones, thanks to a push by Qualcomm.  One of the biggest benefits of using AirPods Pro or Beats headphones with iPhones, iPads and other Apple devices, reviewers say, is that they “just work.” The earbuds pair quickly with Apple products, they automatically switch between a user’s iPhone and Mac, and …

You can make a strong case that the trophy for best noise-canceling headphones could just as well go to the Sony WH-1000XM4 or Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 — they’re both such good performers that it’s almost a toss-up. Recently, CNET’s Rick Broida tried a refurbished pair of the Sony 1000XM4’s and deemed them indistinguishable from the full-price retail version. …

The JBL Bluetooth speaker that received the biggest improvements for 2021 is among the company’s smallest. The JBL Go 3 has a completely new look — it’s now covered in durable fabric instead of having the naked plastic design of its Go predecessors — and that new design coupled with surprisingly decent sound for its small size makes the Go …

For its first three generations, JBL’s Clip micro Bluetooth speaker had a circular design. But for the fourth-gen Clip 4, JBL has moved to a more oval shape and bulked up the speaker slightly. It’s a tad heavier at 0.24 kilograms (0.53 pounds) vs. 0.22 kilograms (0.49 pounds) for the Clip 3. But it does seem more durable, with a …

I’ve been a fan of Samsung’s recent Galaxy true-wireless earbuds. The Galaxy Buds Plus fit my ears really well and has become one of the better true-wireless values, selling for less than $100 online. And the Galaxy Buds Live, also discounted a bit since its original debut, feature a discreet and innovative “open” design and I like to use them …

We’re back! Welcome to season two of The Cheapskate Show, the podcast that’s all about saving you money. This week, we’ve got three great topics: Got old hardware sitting around? You might be surprised what you can do with a seemingly outdated phone, laptop or tablet.  Wyze just dropped its $50 over-the-ear headphones, which include active noise-canceling. Can they possibly rival …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. In this time of social distancing, giving a thoughtful gift has more power than ever. It’s a way to say “I’m thinking of you, even though we can’t be together.” If you’re looking to truly wow someone in your life with a great present and …