MWC might be all about smartphones, but these two earbuds stole the show for me

MWC 2025 is in full swing, and although smartphones are the focal point of the conference, mobile phone manufacturer HMD announced a unique pair of earbuds. The HMD Amped Buds feature a 1,600mAh battery for reverse wireless charging, enabling the buds' case to wirelessly charge your smartphone. Also: MWC 2025: The 5 most impressive products we've seen so far The earbuds feature active noise cancellation, a bud-and-stem design, an IP54 durability rating, 10mm drivers, Google Fast Par, and Bluetooth multipoint connectivity. The earbuds case is equipped with Qi2 wireless charging, but users can also use it as a wired power bank. Qi2 delivers more efficient wireless charging, and the HMD Skyline and iPhone 12 and newer come with native Qi2 support. The Amped Buds promise 95 hours of playback, with almost five hours of playtime with ANC on and eight hours with ANC off. HMD boasts the earbuds' 95-hour battery life, about three times more battery than mainstream competitors offer. Of cou ... Read full article.