iOS 26 gives AirPods charging case a new, expanded lighting system - 9to5Mac
The AirPods charging case is getting a surprise iOS 26 update, as revealed in a new popup highlighting an expanded lighting system.
I've reviewed 18 pairs of headphones this year so far — and these are the only 3 I recommend
Which headphones should you buy?
I tested these good-looking sub-$100 true wireless earbuds but their lacklustre sound was too hard to ignore
The Final Audio ZE3000 SV’s great design is let down by meager sound and inconsistent fit
AirPods Pro 2 get better every year, and iOS 26 extends that streak - 9to5Mac
AirPods Pro 2 have received powerful new features every year via firmware updates, and iOS 26 continues the trend with its additions.
‘I’m just telling you that’s a little bit more secure’: Kamala Harris says she uses wired headphones over wireless as a result of what she was told in Senate Intelligence Committee briefings
The former Vice President doesn’t trust wireless headphones, and she’s got good reason not to
This AirPods feature keeps embarrassing me, but it’s too useful to turn off
Shaking your head to dismiss a notification alert sounds convenient. Except, it looks stupid when you see someone doing it.
Forget the Sony WH-1000XM6 – I think the XM5 headphones at just AU$369 is the better buy
This 33% discount brings the XM5 back to its all-time low price on Amazon
Google's new favorite color could be coming to the Pixel Buds Pro 2
Moonstone is the color
Cambridge Audio's updated P100 SE flagship wireless headphones aim to improve the original's sound quality
The Melomania P100 SE aim to improve the original P100’s sound quality
Apple just released new AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 beta firmware - 9to5Mac
Apple has released brand new beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 users, with iOS 26 features included.
JBL's comfortable, easy to get along with wireless headphones are more than £50 off at Amazon
The JBL Tour One M3 drop from £330 to £274 at Amazon
Earbuds for Androids: The Budget-Friendly JBL Tune Beam Are 35% Off
These affordable buds bring the noise and cancel it, too. With next-gen Bluetooth tech and solid battery life, they’re somehow under $70 today only. What a deal!
iOS 26 lets you keep AirPods audio from auto-switching to speakers - 9to5Mac
iOS 26 offers a brand new setting that can prevent your AirPods’ audio from automatically switching to other speakers.
Bose's Immersive Audio feature remains divisive – but is it slowly winning me over
Is Bose’s Marmite spatial audio feature a winner or a waste of time?
Features aren't everything in wireless earbuds, but I can't say I'm not tempted by these sub-$25 buds that have Bluetooth 6.0, ANC, LDAC, and good waterproofing
These adaptive ANC buds have a serious spec for a silly price
Holy headphones deal! Shave 10% off the price of the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) thanks to this tidy trade in offer
Grab an old pair of headphones to take advantage of the offer
These Affordable Earbuds Might Be The Highest-Rated Tech We've Ever Seen
“They blow my AirPods out of the water,” one reviewer wrote about the Tozo T10 wireless earbuds.
The LG Xboom Buds looks tempting, but we'd advise you to steer clear
We think you can do better…
Status Audio's new 3-driver wireless earbuds have us very excited – they could be the perfected version of some nearly-genius buds
We’re going to listen to Status Quo on the Status Pro (X)
CIRP: AirPods regain market share, but overall growth stalls - 9to5Mac
While AirPods remain the most popular wireless earbuds among iPhone users, Apple might be feeling the pressure of slowing growth.
Big headphones too hot for summer? I swapped mine for buds – here’s are 3 cheap wireless earbuds I’d buy as an audio reviewer
Help your ears chill out this summer
I love my AirPods, but I can’t stop listening to the OnePlus Buds 4
Ever since I shifted away from the AirPods 4 and got the OnePlus Buds 4, the latter’s audio and functional excellence have made it hard to put them down.
Beyerdynamic adds to its wireless headphones stable with the Aventho 100 noise-cancelling on-ears
Joining the premium Aventho 300 over-ears
After 2 weeks of testing, the Bose Quietcomfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen are even easier to recommend | Stuff
Some of the best ‘buds in the biz are back for a second go, a little earlier than expected. Have the Quietcomfort Ultra Earbuds stepped up?
Think you can't enjoy Prime Day because you can't wear in-ear wireless earbuds? Bose would like a word..?
Pick up something different this Prime Day
Sony WH-1000XM6 review: raising the bar for noise-cancelling headphones
Upgraded Bluetooth cans fold up, fit well, have long battery life, sound great and reduce more noise than rivals
Some of our favorite headphones are steeply discounted for Prime Day
Including the best from Sony and Bose.
I Gave Dyson's OnTrac Headphones Four Stars, and They're 40% Off for Prime Day
The Dyson OnTrac headphones sound good, have strong noise cancellation, and they’re only $300 for Amazon Prime Day. I can vouch that this deal is a steal.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 hit cheapest price in a year in Amazon Prime Day deal
The popular Apple AirPods Pro 2 are currently just £179 – the cheapest price in the past year, according to Amazon – as part of its Prime Day deals.
AirPods vs AirPods Pro: How they compare
Don’t know whether to buy the AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, or AirPods Pro 2? Here’s how they stack up.
I spent 24 hours with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds gen 2 — here's what I like and don't
The most iterative of iterative updates
Shokz OpenDots One vs. Shokz OpenFit 2+: which open-ear buds are right for you?
Do you like your open headphones clip-on or with earhooks?
I just tested these stunning earbuds — and they beat Bose and Sony on design and sound
If you can find them!
The best travel headphones in 2025, tested and reviewed
Turn on and take off with the best noise-cancelling headphones for airplanes, trains, and every terminal in between, chosen by experts.
I'm glad my AirPods will soon hit pause when I fall asleep – and Beats headphones could get the same trick
This could actually be useful
I reviewed the Nothing Headphone (1), and they’re so close to being the best headphones debut I’ve ever seen – but so far
Impeccable features, but we’ve got to talk about the sound
These are (allegedly) the world's smallest earbuds — here's what happened when I tried them
Small but mighty
The three best open earbuds I've tested in 2025 (and I've tested dozens of options)
Affordable, feature-packed and impressive sounding
New leak may have revealed just about every Nothing Headphones 1 spec
More details emerge
I stumbled upon the motherlode of Sony headphones Prime Day deals — Act fast!
Enjoy Sony headphones’ brand of ultra-premium audio for less this Prime Day
I tested the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 noise-cancelling earbuds and while excellent they make this one key compromise | Stuff
These new A100s build on last year’s M100s with a more compact design and footprint – does the rework work?
Cambridge Audio's affordable earbuds deliver lossless and LDAC through Class AB amps
Some of my favorite noise-cancelling buds are back with a serious audio upgrade
AirPods Max 2: Here’s what rumors say is coming next - 9to5Mac
AirPods Max launched almost five years ago and only received a small hardware update since then, but true AirPods Max 2 are in the works.
Want to turn your elite IEMs wireless, without sacrificing audio quality? This add-on for wired earbuds is made for audiophiles
Make your elite IEMs into true wireless ones with this impressive but expensive adaptor
New AirPods Pro 2 beta firmware available with iOS 26 features - 9to5Mac
Apple has released new beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 that includes the forthcoming iOS 26 features.
I've tested the greatest wireless headphones around, but I still use these affordable wired earbuds all the time - here's why
Beautiful sound and stunning looks at an affordable price
This iOS 26 feature could be Apple preparing for AirPods Pro 3 cameras - 9to5Mac
AirPods Pro 3 are expected to launch some time in the next year, and iOS 26 has a new feature that may indicate cameras are coming.
Had AirPods 2 for a few years and not sure they fit as well as you remember? There's a reason – and a cheap buy fixed mine
Here’s a tip for you
After testing the Shokz Open Fit 2, I might never wear another pair of fitness headphones | Stuff
Fitness fans: the Shokz Open Fit 2 should soundtrack your next workout. Open fit wireless earbuds have never been so comfy
The new version of Bluetooth could bring better battery life, zero lip-syncing issues and possibly improved sound quality
Longer battery life is just one of the benefits
