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Beats back with customisation, IP-rated ANC
White earbuds may well be the norm, as are a bunch of black headphones, but if you like to stand out, the next pair from Beats is all about your choices.
Sonos Ace Ultra reviewed: just great headphones
A new pair of headphones promises sound from home speakers to headphones and back, alongside improvements in sound and noise cancelling. Do the Sonos Ace Ultra deliver?
Bose opens round two for Open buds
More earbuds that cling to your ears like jewellery are on the way from the brand that started the trend, as Bose splits into two approaches: premium and sport.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 reviewed: future-focused
Five generations in, Sennheiser has nailed the over-ear Momentum headphones. Is the smaller Momentum True Wireless 5 a flash of pint-sized brilliance, too?
Sennheiser joins open-earbuds in Clip
Earbuds that clip to your ears like earrings are becoming a dime a dozen, and now some of the bigger brands are playing, too.
Sony revives a classic with XM4 headphones
One of Sony’s best pairs of headphones is returning to shelves, as the company looks to its archives to bring something excellent back.
Yoto’s Gen 4 Player adds a button for parent control
If your kids rely on a Yoto to play books and music, and love it because they have control, the latest feature is a button to take some of the power back.
Apple to bring ANC to more ears in AirPods 5
An update to the Apple’s standard AirPods means you’re basically picking between wired and wireless charging, but get noise cancelling regardless.
Hisense HiClips reviewed: a total surprise
Hisense isn’t known for portable audio, but the company’s first effort in that space surprises in more ways than one. The Hisense HiClips might even be good.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd-gen reviewed: still solid
A tweak in design and hardware makes the Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd-gen as good as ever, if not for the price.