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Nothing unveils Headphone (1) Pro with aluminum, titanium and glass build

Nothing's Headphone (1) Pro keeps the brand's signature square, two-tone transparent design but swaps plastic for aluminum cans, titanium arms and a glass window, while weighing 2 grams less than the original Headphone (1). The headphones ship with a hard-shell case resembling Apple's AirPods Max 2 case, and feature softer padding, a wider headband and reduced clamping force for added comfort, along with noise canceling and transparency modes powered by extra microphones.

Amazon Prime Day Offers Discounts on Apple AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds

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.

Apple AirPods Max 2 now $120 off at major retailers

The second-generation Apple AirPods Max over-ear headphones are currently discounted by 22%, reducing their price to $429 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. The new model features enhanced active noise cancellation and software updates powered by the upgraded H2 chip, bringing additional features like live translation and adaptive audio. The discount is available across multiple stores, not just during Prime Day sales.

Nothing Headphone (1) Over-Ear Headphones Drop to $189 for Prime Day

The Nothing Headphone (1), the company's first over-ear model launched in 2025, is now available at a record-low price of $189, reflecting a $110 discount for Prime Day. These headphones feature a transparent, bold design with physical controls, noise cancellation, and up to 35 hours of battery life. The deal highlights the product's popularity and competitive features in the over-ear headphone market.

Sony ULT WEAR headphones drop to $132.95 on Amazon, 47% off

Amazon is selling Sony's ULT WEAR over-ear noise-canceling wireless headphones for $132.95, down from their $249.99 list price. The headphones feature a dedicated bass-boost button, active noise cancellation, up to 50 hours of battery life, and multipoint Bluetooth pairing.

Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones drop to $378 on Amazon

Amazon has cut the price of Sony's WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones to $378, down from their $459.99 list price, an $81.99 saving. The deal ties the lowest price the headphones have hit so far this year, ahead of the upcoming Prime Day sale.

Bose launches wired USB-C earbuds with ANC for $99, arriving Oct. 15

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 launches wired earbuds with noise canceling for $99

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.

JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones drop to $49.95 on Amazon

Amazon has cut the price of JLab's JBuds Lux ANC wireless over-ear headphones to $49.95 from an $84.95 list price, a 41% discount. The headphones feature hybrid active noise canceling rated up to 35 dB, 40mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint pairing, and a claimed 70+ hours of battery life via USB-C charging.

Beats 360 and Sony WH-1000XM6 take different design paths in premium headphones

A comparison of Apple's Beats 360 and Sony's WH-1000XM6 highlights contrasting design philosophies: Beats opts for a lighter, sportier, highly customizable plastic build with swappable ear cushions and headbands, while Sony offers a more understated, foldable design with a protective hard-shell case. Sony's headphones weigh less at 254 grams versus Beats' 294 grams, and each brand ships with a different accessory case—Sony's rigid and compact, Beats' a soft gym-bag-style pouch.

WIRED updates 2026 noise-canceling earbuds guide, names Bose QuietComfort Ultra top pick

WIRED refreshed its noise-canceling earbuds recommendations for September 2026, updating specs, prices and links across brands including Bose, Apple, Samsung, Anker and Beats. After testing in real-world noisy settings like subways and cafes, the reviewer named the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) as the top overall performer for active noise cancellation and sound quality.

Sony relaunches WH-1000XM4 as WH-1000XM4C with Bluetooth 6.0 and new tuning

Sony has released the WH-1000XM4C, a refreshed version of its popular 2020 WH-1000XM4 headphones, priced at $300. The update adds Bluetooth 6.0, a 10-band equalizer with gaming EQ, a new lavender color option, and revised sound tuning, while keeping the same QN1 noise-canceling chip and four-microphone array. Battery life drops slightly to 27 hours from the original's 30, and Sony launched it alongside two new midrange models, the WH-CH730N and WH-CH530.