Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds boost battery life but ditch heart rate tracking

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Over two-and-a-half years after the last version was released, Anker’s Soundcore audio brand is updating its budget wireless earbuds with the new Liberty 5. Launching next week for $129.99 – cheaper than the Liberty 4 that debuted at $149.99 – the earbuds will feature improved active noise cancellation, longer battery life, and Dolby Audio support. But in-ear heart rate tracking, one of the more notable features of the Liberty 4, is not being carried forward to the new model. Although Anker hasn’t formally announced the Soundcore Liberty 5 yet, or added them to its online store, they’re already available through Anker’s AliExpress storefront, and can be preordered through Best Buy Canada. The Soundcore Liberty 5 feature a similar design to previous models with a stem that can be pinched as a shortcut for functions like playback contro ... Read full article.