Audio-Technica has released the ATH-M50xSTS-WL, the first wireless model in its StreamSet line aimed at streamers and gamers. The headphones connect via a low-latency 2.4GHz USB transceiver rather than Bluetooth, offer about 24 hours of battery life, and can be used while charging over a wired connection. They retain the 45mm drivers from the ATH-M50x monitor headphones, a flip-to-mute boom microphone, adaptive noise cancellation, and two swappable earpad types.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-28
Twelve South has launched Airfly View, a new version of its wireless audio dongle that adds a small built-in display for guided setup in 24 languages. The $79.99 device connects Bluetooth headphones to any headphone jack, including airplane seatback screens, cars, and gym equipment, offers up to 16 hours of battery life, and supports two simultaneous headphone connections plus Auracast broadcasting. It's available now on Amazon in black and coastal colors.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-27
Amazon is selling Sony's ULT WEAR noise-canceling headphones for $148.99, down from the $248 list price, a 40% discount worth about $99. The discount only appears once the headphones are added to the cart. The model includes a dedicated ULT bass-boost button, active noise cancellation, an ambient sound mode, wear detection, foldable earcups, app-based EQ controls, Bluetooth multipoint, and LDAC support.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-27
Amazon is selling Sony's WH-CH730N over-ear noise-canceling headphones for $128, down from their $179.99 list price, a 29% cut saving $51. The listing marks the lowest price yet recorded for the model, which offers foldable design, Bluetooth and wired connectivity, and up to 75 hours of battery life with noise canceling off.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-27
Twelve South has released the AirFly View, a Bluetooth audio transmitter that adds a built-in screen showing step-by-step pairing instructions in 24 languages. Priced at $79.99, it ships with a carrying case and an airplane headphone-jack adapter, and the display also shows battery level and connected device names.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-27
A third-party macOS utility called Open Sound Connect now allows direct control of Sony's WH-1000X and MDR-1000X headphone line from a Mac, covering noise cancellation, sound settings and custom scenes via a menu bar panel. The app requires no Sony account or phone pairing, and is distributed through a direct download with a license key, with a Mac App Store version still forthcoming. Licenses permit up to two active installations managed through a user account.
opensoundconnect.app
· 2026-10-26
Earbuds generally carry lower price tags than headphones due to differences in materials, components and manufacturing scale. Market research firm Mordor Intelligence found true-wireless stereo earbuds made up 68.2% of revenue in the earbud and headphone market in 2025, citing their portability, lightweight design and improvements like battery life and spatial-audio rendering as contributing factors.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-25
A review highlights how AI-enabled smart glasses can outperform headphones and earbuds in everyday tasks like reading incoming messages aloud and handling phone calls, since they remain on the wearer's face at all times. The piece notes that glasses avoid issues like ear fatigue from holding a phone, overheating from over-ear headphones, or isolation from noise-canceling earbuds, while still allowing awareness of surroundings during calls.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-25
An Android Authority columnist, who reviews gadgets professionally, lists seven products he continues to use despite regular access to newer alternatives. The first highlighted is the Sony WH-1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones, which he says still meet his needs even after three newer Sony generations were released.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-25
Bose launched a new line of wired headphones that quickly sold out, according to Raza Haider, the company's president of premium consumer audio. Haider says he noticed a resurgence of wired headphones among college students, a trend he says even his own daughter remarked on as a reversal from when wired headphones were considered uncool.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-23
Soundcore's Space 2 noise-canceling headphones are on sale across Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart in all three colors for $106.49, a $23 discount marking an all-time low price. The Space 2 succeeds the Space One, adding stronger noise cancellation for low-frequency sounds, improved sound accuracy, and longer battery life of up to 50 hours with ANC on or 70 hours with it off.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-23
Bose announced it is acquiring Skullcandy, the headphone brand known for bass-heavy audio, which will operate as a distinct unit within Bose's Premium Consumer Audio division and remain headquartered in Park City, Utah. The two companies had already been collaborating since 2025 through Bose's Sound by Bose licensing program, including on the Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds and the Crusher 1080 ANC headphones released this July.
entertainment.slashdot.org
· 2026-10-22
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