Neowin News Feed for: Earphones

This Bowers & Wilkins Bluetooth TWS with ANC, lossless support is at its lowest ever price

Sayan Sen — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:34:01 +0000

The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 TWS earbuds are currently a great deal, as they are the lowest priced. They support ANC, aptX lossless, and more features. Read more...

London authorities: The whole bus didn't ask for your Spotify playlist

Usama Jawad — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:30:01 +0000

Transport for London is running a poster campaign encouraging public transport commuters to be considerate of others when taking calls. Read more...

Astonishing new tech could kill headphones forever as it bends sound right into ears

Sayan Sen — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 20:46:01 +0000

Astonishing new technology is able to bend sound waves that takes them straight to your ears. Is this end of headphones and earphones? Read more...

Samsung could launch bone conduction headphones alongside the Galaxy Z Fold7

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:46:01 +0000

A fresh rumor suggests that Samsung may introduce a bone-conduction headphone at the July event alongside its foldables. Read more...

Samsung's affordable Galaxy Buds FE 2 are purportedly in the works

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:46:01 +0000

Samsung has reportedly started working on the Galaxy Buds FE 2, which will replace the original Galaxy Buds FE from 2023. Read more...

Future Samsung Galaxy Buds might transmit audio over UWB instead of Bluetooth

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:28:01 +0000

Samsung has filed a patent for wireless earphones that will use ultra-wideband (UWB) for transmitting audio instead of Bluetooth. Read more...

XPAN-enabled Wi-Fi earbuds from Qualcomm may be just around the corner

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:36:01 +0000

XPAN tech, which was announced back in 2023, seems to have found its place in a product, that could debut very soon. Read more...

New model of the AirPods Max expected to debut at the "It's Glowtime" event

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:58:01 +0000

Ahead of the official "It's Glowtime" event, it is reported that Apple could launch a new model of the AirPods Max alongside the new iPhone models. Read more...

Nothing is up to something, as a new audio device gets spotted in IMDA certification

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:48:01 +0000

Nothing might be working on a new pair of earphones, as a new audio device with the marketing name "Ear Open" has been spotted in IMDA certification. Read more...

Earphone manufacturers have been getting very creative in response to the competition

Paul Hill — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:02:01 +0000

Vendors of earphones and other audio products are increasingly getting more creative with the features they include to stand out during a price war and increased competitiveness, Canalys has said. Read more...

The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 spotted in a slightly new design

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:40:01 +0000

A Reddit user seems to have gotten his hands on a series of images that show off the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 in a slightly new design in raspberry color with the same egg-shaped case design. Read more...

Fresh leak gives us a peek at the fun colors of the Pixel Buds Pro 2

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 05:04:01 +0000

A leakster has shared all the different colors that the alleged Pixel Buds Pro 2 is expected to launch in. While there are two standard colors, there are a couple of fun colors as well. Read more...

Here's an unboxing video of the alleged Samsung Galaxy Buds3 series

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:22:02 +0000

Just a day before its official launch at the Unpacked event in Paris, an unboxing video of the alleged Samsung Galaxy Buds3 series has popped up online showcasing the earphones in both colors. Read more...

Fresh leak shows off the Galaxy Buds3 Pro with LED strips on stem and new charging case

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 04:30:01 +0000

Ahead of its official debut next week, a fresh leak of the retail box of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro shows off the rumored LED strips on the stem, new charging case, and fast pair in action. Read more...

Alleged Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro receives FCC certification, launch imminent

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 16 May 2024 06:18:02 +0000

After picking up the TUV and BIS certifications, the alleged Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro has picked up FCC certification. The TWS is expected to be unveiled at the upcoming Unpacked event on July 10. Read more...

Meta is rumored to be working on camera-equipped AI-powered earphones

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 14 May 2024 07:14:01 +0000

Meta believes that AI-powered earphones are the future of wearable technology, and reportedly, the company is working on "Camerabuds" earphones with cameras for advanced AI features. Read more...

Baseus Eli Sport 1 TWS Bluetooth 5.3 earphones review

Robbie Khan — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 17:30:01 +0000

With an open-ear/open-air design, the Eli Sport 1 have a unique style that sit just above the ear canal. Does air conduction in a TWS offer a practical benefit vs in-ear buds? Let's take a look. Read more...

Deal of the Day: Save up to 40% on JBL headphones today

Steven Parker — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:30:01 +0000

Whether it is over/on-ear headphones or earbuds you are looking for that look and sound good, you can't go wrong with a brand like JBL, and today you can save up to 40% on some offerings. Read more...

Deals: This popular IPX8 wireless bluetooth 5.0 earphone is up to 45% off

Sayan Sen — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 08:22:02 +0000

The TOZO T10 is currently selling for up to 45% discount with a coupon on Amazon US and UK. The T10 is a very popular truly wireless earbud as it provides great sound at an affordable price. Read more...

Lightning Deal: 38% off the Soundcore Spirit Dot 2 Earphones

Steven Parker — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:26:01 +0000

Today on Amazon, and in amongst the Lightning Deals, you can find Soundcore by Anker Earphones at 38% off for the next few hours. Normally costing $79.99, they are down to just $49.99. Read more...

Huawei FreeBuds 4 true wireless earbuds review [Update]

Robbie Khan — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:54:01 +0000

Huawei has updated the FreeBuds to a new level with impressive features. But will the sonic performance reflect the specs on paper? I spend some time with the 4th generation to find out! Read more...

Soundcore takes the wraps off the Liberty Air 2 Pro

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:01 +0000

Today saw the launch of the latest true wireless earphones from Soundcore, the Liberty Air 2 Pro. Priced at $129.99, the new earbuds feature active noise cancellation, wireless charging, and more. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S21 might not ship with a charger and earphones in the box

Rajesh Pandey — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:52:01 +0000

Samsung could end up following in Apple's footsteps and not bundle a power adapter or earphones with the Galaxy S21. The company is mulling only removing the earphones and keeping the charger though. Read more...

Redmi SonicBass Wireless Earphones review: Pretty good sum of parts

Abhishek Baxi — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:48:09 +0000

Xiaomi has launched its new Redmi SonicBass Wireless Earphones in India today. These affordable in-ear neckband-style earphones are a follow up to the Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphones. Read more...

Creative launches its first TWS earphones, the Outlier Air, in India

Abhishek Baxi — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:16:01 +0000

Creative Outlier Air are the company's first true wireless in-ear earphones and support Qualcomm aptX audio as well as Bluetooth 5.0 for enhanced audio experience and connectivity. Read more...

Beats officially unveils the Powerbeats with up to 15 hours of battery life

Jay Bonggolto — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:30:01 +0000

Beats introduced today its latest Powerbeats, available for $149.95 from March 18 via Apple, Best Buy and more. They're powered by Apple's H1 chipset and boast up to 15 hours of listening time. Read more...

Apple's unannounced Powerbeats4 sighted at Walmart store

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:16:01 +0000

The Powerbeats4, Apple's latest entrant to its wireless Powerbeats family, has been spotted in a retail store ahead of launch or even any sort of official announcement from the company. Read more...

Apple opens pre-orders for Powerbeats Pro, shipping in the summer

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 03 May 2019 22:50:01 +0000

Apple's Powerbeats Pro are now available for pre-order from its online storefront for $249.95. For now, only the black model is up for pre-order and shipping will start this summer. Read more...

Beats announces the Powerbeats Pro with up to nine hours of playback for $250

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 18:38:01 +0000

Beats has unveiled the Powerbeats Pro, its new wireless earphones that completely ditch the cord from its predecessor, the Powerbeats 3, while still keeping the earhook design. It'll retail for $250. Read more...

Apple-owned Beats may launch its own true wireless earphones in April

Jay Bonggolto — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 10:40:01 +0000

Beats is believed to be unveiling its next-generation PowerBeats in April. The new audio product will supposedly be true wireless earphones with native support for "Hey Siri", among other features. Read more...

GLOBAL GIVEAWAY: Win a pair of gaming earbuds + USB sound card adapter from Neowin! [Update with winner]

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:28:01 +0000

Our latest giveaway is for all you audiophiles and gamers. With10mm drivers and 7.1 virtual surround sound, the Quake earbuds are perfect for FPSes, and there's a USB sound card for a little oomph. Read more...

Quake Earbuds review: awesome sound let down by poor quality

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:08:01 +0000

Plextone's Quake earbuds try and reach for the sun with excellent sound quality and 7.1 surround sound but fail to live up to their true potential due to an uninspiring design and sub-par quality. Read more...

OnePlus announces new USB Type-C Bullets earphones

Jeet Suthar — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 06:02:01 +0000

After confirming that the OnePlus 6T lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack, OnePlus has announced its new USB Type-C Bullets earphones. They will go on sale along with the OnePlus 6T later this year. Read more...

New OnePlus Bullets Wireless earphones could launch with OnePlus 6T

Jeet Suthar — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 08:14:01 +0000

A new OnePlus Bullets Wireless earphones with model number BT32B has passed through FCC. The company could launch the new headphones along with the OnePlus 6T smartphone next month. Read more...

Earin's sleek and stylish wireless M-2 earphones are now available to purchase

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 02:24:01 +0000

Earin was perhaps one of the first companies to come to market with a set of truly wireless earphones. The company has now made its second pair of earphones, the M-2, available to purchase. Read more...

Meizu Halo earphones give you a chance to shine

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 01:30:01 +0000

Meizu has debuted its unique earphones that give users the power to illuminate the night. The audio peripheral comes in either red or blue, and will be available for retail purchase at month's end. Read more...

Apple investigating AirPods explosion at a gym

Richard Tyr Blewitt — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:24:02 +0000

Apple is investigating an incident wherein one of the earphones in a pair of its AirPods began to emit white smoke while being used by a man at gym. Apparently one of the earphones then exploded. Read more...

Google starts shipping initial orders of Pixel Buds

Jay Bonggolto — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 22:36:01 +0000

Google is beginning to ship the Pixel Buds to customers who pre-ordered the $159 wireless earphones back in early October, with deliveries set to start arriving on doorsteps throughout this week. Read more...

Review: Jaybird X3 - The Bluetooth earphones you've been waiting for

Robbie Khan — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 14:00:01 +0000

Jaybird's X2 Bluetooth earphones were very well received but they were a bit large for many people, and costly. The X3 is smaller and cheaper, but don't be fooled, Jaybird has a winner here. Read more...

A quick look at the dodocool foldable Bluetooth headphones

Vlad Dudau — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 12:38:02 +0000

The dodocool wireless headphones are new on the market, and the company is virtually unknown. But its device offers good audio quality and great battery life, as well as a few extra bonuses. Read more...