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AirPods with cameras could not arrive at a worse time — and I'll just say no

By Lance Ulanoff Published

Apple may have accidentally leaked its AirPods with Cameras plans, and it's clear that this is the last thing our ears need.

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The best open earbuds, all real-world tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott Last updated

Stay aware with the best open-ear headphones and air-conduction buds for running outdoors, sports, yoga and more.

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Samsung is 'borrowing' another AirPods feature — but it's a worthy one

By Tom Bedford Published

Watch out AirPods Pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds’ hearing aid tech just gained official US approval and should arrive in two Pro models by the end of 2026

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Soundpeats is unveiling UU2 open earbuds with or without you

By Tom Bedford Published

The Soundpeats UU2 are clip-style earbuds with physical touch controls and sound leakage avoidance.

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'The chicification of surveillance is deeply concerning' — why our tech is getting far too close (and what you can do about it)

By Becky Scarrott Published

'The chicification of surveillance is deeply concerning'

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User shares $5 fix for AirPods Pro slipping out while running and chewing

By Rowan Davies Published

This AirPods owner bought liquid silicone earbud replacement tips, and they've never looked back.

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CMF's first clip-on open buds land, with low pricing and none of Nothing's elite surveillance tech

By Becky Scarrott Published

If the Nothing sub-brand's inaugural clip-style open earbuds can ace the ‘three point fit’ idea, I predict a class-leading set of LDAC-toting buds — especially for this crazy low price

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Apple AirPods Pro 3 either worn by a man standing in front of a red-brick wall, or on a table with gray twine cover
A fresh report points to new AirPods in 2026, but not Apple's camera-enhanced buds

By Tom Bedford Published

A fresh report points to new AirPods set to be unveiled this year, but not Apple's much-touted camera-enhanced models (yet).

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Nothing Ear (3a) review: do folks buy Meta glasses because they like the frames? Well, these buds sound good, but their USP had me asking: 'Are they for music, or surveillance?'

By Becky Scarrott Published

Is everything coming up roses for Nothing's new $99 / £99 noise-cancelling earbuds? Depends on whether the USP sits well with you, I think… 

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 buds and case in a man's hand.
Here's when Samsung's clip-on earbuds are said to be arriving

By Tom Bedford Published

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Able (or just 'Galaxy Able') were a no-show, so when could the much-rumored open earbuds release?

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