Fairphone confirmed to The Verge that its second-generation Fairbuds will launch on October 14, 2026, debuting in Europe before arriving in the US shortly after. The earbuds will retain seven replaceable, modular parts like the original and add support for Sony's LDAC codec, up from SBC and AAC. Pricing is set at €119 in Europe and $119 in the US, compared to $99 for the first-generation model.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-29
Technics has announced the EAH-A1000, its new flagship adaptive noise-cancelling over-ear headphones, marking the brand's first use of 40mm magnetic fluid drivers in this category. The headphones use surround sound technology edges to cut distortion, multiple microphones per ear for adaptive noise cancellation, and support LDAC and lossless USB Audio playback. Technics claims up to 45 hours of battery life but has not disclosed pricing or release timing.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-29
Fairphone confirmed to The Verge that its second-generation Fairbuds will officially launch on October 14th, following earlier leaks and a teaser posted on X. The earbuds retain seven fully replaceable and modular parts and add support for Sony's LDAC high-resolution audio codec, which the original model lacked. Fairbuds 2 will launch in Europe at €119 before arriving in the US at $119.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-29