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Amazon is selling the Bose SoundLink Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $179, down from its $269 list price, a $90 discount. The speaker offers up to 20 hours of battery life, USB-C charging, an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, and Bluetooth support for aptX Adaptive and Snapdragon Sound. It carries a 4.6-star rating on Amazon.
Amazon is selling the Bose Smart Ultra Dolby Atmos Soundbar for $679, down from its $999 list price, a $320 discount. The price matches the lowest seen for the product so far this year, according to the report.
Nothing has released the Headphone (1) Pro, a flagship follow-up to last year's Headphone (1), featuring a new three-driver system with bass, precision, and treble xMEMS drivers tuned with London's Metropolis Studios. The headphones add a 10-microphone adaptive noise cancellation system rated up to 46 dB, Hi-Res wireless and wired audio support up to 24-bit/192kHz, five Dynamic Spatial Audio modes, and an aluminum-and-titanium build with Nothing's signature transparent design.
Bose has introduced the Noise Canceling Earbuds, a wired USB-C pair that draws power directly from the connected device rather than requiring a battery charge. The earbuds support 24-bit/48kHz audio via USB Audio Class 2, include Quiet, Aware, and ANC-Off modes, and use four microphones for noise capture alongside a dedicated mic on an in-line remote. They go on sale October 15 for $99 with interchangeable eartips in three sizes.
Bose has introduced Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds that connect via a 4.2-foot USB-C cable and use its QuietControl technology, offering Quiet, Aware and ANC Off modes. The earbuds include dual microphones per earpiece, an in-line remote with physical controls, and support for lossless audio on compatible devices. They are IPX4 rated, available in three colors including a limited-edition Dewdrop Mint, priced at $99 and now up for preorder with shipping expected mid-October.
Bose has released firmware update 10.12.12 for its $449 QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2, adding beta support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcasting. The update also improves wired USB audio, including gaming chat balance and web conferencing compatibility. Bose says its QC Headphones Gen 2 will receive the same beta firmware next.
A tech reviewer has published a list of budget-friendly earbuds that rival Apple's AirPods Pro 3, which cost $249. All the recommended alternatives include active noise cancellation, matching the core feature set of Apple's buds, though they lack the deep iPhone, iPad and Mac integration that AirPods Pro offer.
Bose is rolling out firmware update 10.12.12 for its QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), adding Bluetooth LE Audio support that enables Auracast broadcasting and streaming via the LC3 codec. The update also improves USB-C audio for voice calls and gaming microphone use, and adds 5.1 spatial audio support for compatible Android devices, with beta access starting this week through the Bose app.
Bose has launched new Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds, its first wired earbud product in 11 years. Consumer audio president Raza Haider said the product went from concept to market in about eight or nine months, faster than typical audio product cycles. Early reviewers who tested a late-stage prototype reported strong sound quality and effective noise cancellation compared to cheaper wired options like Apple EarPods.
Bose has opened pre-orders for its first wired earbuds in over a decade, using a USB-C connector instead of Bluetooth or a 3.5mm jack. The earbuds include an in-line remote, IPX4 water resistance, and a carrying case, drawing power directly from the connected device with no app required. They launch October 15 in black, white, and a limited mint color, available via Bose's site and select Best Buy stores.
Bose has unveiled its first wired earbuds in 11 years, called the Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds, priced at $99 and available for preorder in black, white smoke, and a limited-edition mint color. The USB-C earbuds feature an inline remote, dual microphones per earbud with adjustable ANC modes, lossless audio support, and an IPX4 water-resistance rating, with shipping expected around mid-October.
Bose has cut the price of its original Ultra Open Earbuds by about 33 percent, matching the lowest price seen for the product. The discount comes as Bose prepares to launch two new clip-on open earbud models, the Bose Sport Open Earbuds and Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen), on October 1.