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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 and 3 include a built-in hearing test and hearing aid feature, introduced with iOS 18.1 in October 2024. Apple describes the test, which takes as little as five minutes, as 'clinical-grade,' though it is not a substitute for an audiologist's examination.
WIRED published a curated list of early Black Friday headphone and earbud deals for 2026, highlighting discounts on previous-generation models as well as some newly released ones. Notable deals include up to 50% off older Sony headphones and a 20% discount on Apple's AirPods Pro 3. The list was recently updated to add Nothing, CMF, and Shokz products while removing expired deals from Bose, Google, and Beats.
Retailers are running early Black Friday discounts on headphones and earbuds, including markdowns of up to 50 percent on older Sony headphone models and a 20 percent discount on Apple's AirPods Pro 3. WIRED compiled a list of ten tested headphone and earbud deals it recommends, covering both new and older generation products.
Apple has outlined a method for determining the exact generation of AirPods a user owns by checking the model or serial number, rather than relying on visual design cues. The company notes that several AirPods and AirPods Pro models share nearly identical designs and charging cases, making appearance alone an unreliable way to tell them apart.
During Amazon Prime Day, significant discounts have been applied to the Apple AirPods Pro 3, renowned for their noise cancellation and additional features such as a heart rate sensor and live translation. The earbuds provide up to eight hours of use per charge and are highlighted as a top choice for iPhone users. The sale is part of a broader event featuring various tech deals, including headphones and sound systems.
Amazon's October Prime Day sale is live, and WIRED's Reviews team has compiled a list of tech deals it says have been tested in staff members' own homes. Among the highlighted discounts is the Apple AirPods Pro 3, now priced at its lowest point since June. WIRED notes the roundup was last updated October 7 with additional products added.
Amazon has launched its Prime Day sale, featuring discounts on the latest Apple AirPods Pro 3. The earbuds are praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, and new health and translation features, making them a recommended buy for iPhone users. The sale is part of a curated selection of tech deals tested by WIRED Reviews.
Translation earbuds, such as Apple's AirPods Pro paired with the Translate app, let users hear real-time spoken translations by connecting to a phone, selecting languages and activating a live translation mode. Some designs require sharing an earbud with the other speaker instead. Behind this simple interface, the devices run three technical stages: speech recognition, machine translation, and text-to-speech synthesis.
Apple unveiled the AirPods 5 at its 'Surprise and shine' event, offering two versions with active noise cancellation now 50% more effective than the AirPods 4. The base model costs $129 without wireless charging, while the $149 step-up version adds wireless charging, longer battery life, and stem volume controls. Both use the existing H2 chip and look identical to last year's AirPods 4, but feature upgraded internal acoustics for slightly better sound.
Amazon's Labor Day sale has dropped the 2026 Apple Studio Display with Nano-Texture Glass and Tilt-Adjustable Stand to $1,684.88 via an on-page coupon, a $214 cut from its $1,899 list price and a new all-time low. The same sale also brings AirPods Pro 3 down to $199, a $50 discount, plus deals on iPad Air, AirTag 2, and new Anker and Powerbeats Pro 2 accessories.
Anker used IFA 2026 to reveal its first over-the-counter hearing aids, a receiver-in-canal design built on the company's Thus audio chip previously used in its Soundcore earbuds. The devices use four beam-forming microphones to isolate speech from a person facing the wearer, offer up to 12 hours of battery life (36 with the charging case), and can gain two hours of use from a five-minute fast charge. Anker has not yet disclosed specific models, US pricing, or availability, saying more details will come later this year.
Amazon's 2026 Labor Day sale is now live with steep discounts across Apple products, including AirPods Pro 3 back down to $199, AirTag 2 as low as $20, and Apple Watch SE 3 hitting a $200 all-time low. Renewed iPhone 17 Pro units are discounted up to $290, while the newly launched M6 Mac mini and refurbished M5 MacBook Air configurations also see modest price cuts.