Bose has updated its standard QuietComfort Headphones with a redesigned headband, reshaped earcups and relocated power switch, plus new software features. The company added Immersive Audio spatial sound and Cinema Mode, previously exclusive to its Ultra line, along with a new CustomTune calibration tool that tailors sound and noise cancellation to a listener's ears. The headphones also drop the 3.5mm jack in favor of USB-C for both charging and lossless wired listening.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-11
Apple has started taking preorders for its new AirPods 5 earbuds ahead of a September 18th launch, the same day as the Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, and iPhone 18 Pro lineup. The lineup includes a $129 standard model that now includes active noise cancellation, a feature previously reserved for pricier variants, and a $149 upgraded version with wireless charging, longer battery life, and stem-based touch controls for volume.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-11
Apple unveiled the AirPods 5 lineup alongside its new iPhones, splitting it into a $129 standard model and a $149 version with a wireless charging case, swipe-based volume gestures, and Live Translation. Both versions now include active noise cancellation and IP57 water resistance, features previously reserved for pricier AirPods.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-10
Apple's newly announced AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are now listed for pre-order on Amazon ahead of their September 18 release. The AirPods 5 lineup adds Active Noise Cancellation across both models starting at $129, while the Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 introduce a new Health Sensing System with higher-frequency heart rate and HRV tracking, a readiness score, and audio features like Live Rewind and Siri Recap. New band colors, including translucent Ocean Band options, are also available starting at $99.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-10
Apple unveiled two new AirPods 5 models at its Surprise and Shine event, bringing Active Noise Cancellation to its standard earbuds lineup starting at $129. The new models feature a redesigned acoustic architecture, deeper Siri AI integration, improved transparency mode, and better dust and water resistance rated IP57, up from IP54 on the AirPods 4.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-10
Apple has released AirPods 5, its new entry-level earbuds starting at $129, replacing the AirPods 4 lineup. Unlike before, Active Noise Cancellation now comes standard on all models rather than costing an extra $50, and Apple says the noise cancellation itself is up to 50 percent stronger than on AirPods 4. The buds also get a more natural-sounding Transparency mode and improved audio quality drawn from AirPods Pro 3 engineering.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple unveiled the AirPods 5, priced at $129 and available in stores from September 18, with preorders already open. A version bundled with a wireless charging case, offering extended battery life and on-stem volume controls, costs $149. Apple says the earbuds cut up to 50 percent more background noise than the AirPods 4, thanks to a new multiport acoustic design and upgraded computational audio.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple introduced the AirPods 5, bringing active noise cancellation to its standard earbuds lineup for the first time, claiming a 50% improvement over the prior generation. The new model also adds stem-based volume control, previously exclusive to AirPods Pro, plus hands-free Siri and Apple Intelligence support via the H2 chip.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-09
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.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple unveiled new AirPods 5 earbuds at its Surprise and Shine event, offering two models priced at $129 and $149 with improved active noise canceling that Apple says is 50% more effective than the previous generation. The pricier model adds wireless charging, longer battery life, and stem-based volume controls, while both ship September 18 and are available for preorder now.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple unveiled the AirPods 5, an update to its entry-level earbuds line featuring a redesigned acoustic architecture that delivers 50 percent better noise reduction than the AirPods 4. The lineup keeps the same two-tier pricing structure: $129 without a wireless charging case and $149 with one, both arriving September 18.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple has released a new generation of AirPods that improves active noise cancellation but leaves out the camera-equipped design that had been rumored ahead of launch. The earbuds focus on incremental audio and performance upgrades rather than new hardware features like built-in cameras.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-09
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