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AirPods are Apple’s suite of true wireless earbuds and on-ear headphones.

AirPods Max 2 vs. Sony WH1000-XM6 featured image.

AirPods Max 2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM6: Should you get the $549 or $449 flagship headphone?

The AirPods Max 2 and WH-1000XM6 are the best headphones money can buy in 2026. Here's everything you need to know before spending $449 or $549.
AirPods Max 2 headphones

AirPods Max 2 arrive with H2 chip, better noise cancellation, and smarter audio features

Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs. AirPods Pro 3.

Samsung vs. Apple earbuds in 2026: Everything you need to know before spending $179 or $249

AirPods 4 with ANC deal

A real Apple earbuds deal: AirPods 4 with ANC are 34% off

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro next to Apple AirPods Pro Gen 2.

Samsung leak drops info on a whole bunch of feature upgrades on Galaxy Buds 4

Comparison of Sony, Bose, and Apple earbuds.

Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs AirPods Pro: Which earbuds are right for you?

Apple Airpods Pro 3 Official

Your next AirPods might get tiny cameras to sense the world

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro next to Apple AirPods Pro Gen 2.

Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, Samsung’s answer to the AirPods Pro, look just like the AirPods Pro

A close up of AirPods Pro 3 in a case

Apple might launch an even more powerful AirPods Pro version this year

IN ear daily use of the airpods pro 3 in cafe

You might get an OpenAI ear wearable, and it’s not just earbuds

AirPods Max USB-C deal

Save $100 on AirPods Max if you’re deep in the Apple ecosystem

Side view of AirPods Pro 3.

Leaked Prototypes Reveal Apple Once Tested Pink and Yellow AirPods

AI headphones

AI headphones that help you hear only the people you care about

UW researchers have created AI-powered headphones that automatically isolate your conversation partners in noisy environments, offering a major leap forward for accessibility and focus.
AirPods Max USB-C deal

Apple’s AirPods Max USB-C just got a rare $120 discount

Apple’s AirPods Max USB-C are on sale for $429.99, $120 off the usual $549.99 price, making their premium sound, ANC, and seamless Apple integration much easier to justify.
A close up of AirPods Pro 3 in a case

I can’t believe Apple’s best-ever headphones are already this cheap

It’s rare to see deals on new Apple products, so seeing the AirPods Pro 3 at just $219 already is surprising, given they were only launched in September. The reason that I’m so keen on telling you about this deal is that this is a price that probably won’t be repeated before Christmas, so if […]
AirPods Pro on a trackpad.

I used AirPods for navigation on my Mac and it was an effortless bliss 

ScrollPods lets you scroll up and down on websites and local files by simply using the vertical head gestures as motions cues. It works surprisingly well, too.
Transparency settings for AirPods Pro.

AirPods Pro are nice, but I tweak these hidden settings to push them even further

The latest generation AirPods Pro sound terrific, but they lack audiophile perks. There are, however, a few tools buried in the Settings app that came as a revelation for my listening experience.
A close up of AirPods Pro 3 in a case

AirPods Pro 3 put the squeeze on Sony’s WF-1000XM6 to deliver on two key fronts

Sony's premium earbuds reign could soon be in trouble if the forthcoming XM6 don't compete with the Pro 3's biggest strengths.
iOS 26.1 RC

iOS 26.1 RC introduces tinted Liquid Glass, camera swipe toggle, and new AI features

Apple’s iOS 26.1 RC introduces Liquid Glass customization, a new lock screen camera toggle, expanded Apple Intelligence language support, and usability updates.
Person wearing AirPods 4.

Apple’s upcoming AirPods could turn out to be an entirely different beast

Apple is reportedly eyeing a variety of health-focused hardware upgrades for its entry-level earbuds, ranging from temperature sensor to a built-in camera.
Person wearing AirPods Pro 3.

I tested the AirPods Pro 3 and they wowed me for three unexpected reasons

The AirPods Pro 3 mark a pivot where Apple's earbuds turn their focus to health and conversational conveniences. But there's a lot more to love at the fundamentals, too.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and MagSafe review

AirPods Pro 3 fail to fix the AirPods Pro 2’s biggest flaw

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 gets a repairability score of 0 in iFixit teardown, meaning damaging one might cost you a visit to an Apple Store.
A runner wearing the AirPods pro 3

I’ve been testing the AirPods Pro 3 on long runs and Apple’s finally fixed its biggest problem

The AirPods Pro 3 promise a vastly improved fit… does this mean, finally, I’m about to try a pair from Apple that won’t fall out of my ears?
AirPods Pro 3 being worn by a woman doing a plank

AirPods Pro 3: everything you need to know about Apple’s new wireless earbuds

The next generation of Apple's AirPods Pro is here!
Person wearing AirPods Pro 3.

I’m pumped for the AirPods Pro 3 – but two questions remain

The new Pro 3 are bigger upgrades than I expected, but two things remain uncertain.
Apple's iPhone 17 series.

Catch every new video Apple released for its Awe Dropping event

There's lots of new gear to get excited about.
Apple CEO Tim Cook, standing outside of the Apple Campus with a large rainbow behind him.

How to rewatch the iPhone 17 launch at Apple’s ‘awe dropping’ event

Relive the bumper Apple event where eight new products were launched.
Three iPhone 17 Pro models in different colors: silver, orange and blue

Apple announces iPhone Air, iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch 11

Meet the thinnest iPhone ever, and the most powerful iPhone ever.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 inside their charging case, near iPhone 14.

I fear the AirPods Pro 3 could be today’s biggest disappointment

Fresh leaks suggest that any Pro 3 launching today could be without audio and ANC upgrades.
Apple AirPods and iPhone in hand.

Last gasp AirPods Pro 3 report points to heart-rate monitor, plus bold iPhone 17 Pro colors

At its Fall launch event, Apple could drop redesigned AirPods Pro equipped with a health sensor and a serious thermal boost for the iPhone 17 Pro.
iPhone 16 Pro and an Apple Watch.

This Apple event rumor is the most exciting, and it’s not iPhone 17

With just days before the biggest Apple Event in years, here's the rumor I'm most excited about. A sneak spoiler? It's NOT the iPhone 17 lineup!
9 dollar pair of AirPods Pro 2

AirPods Pro 3 could make a surprise appearance at iPhone 17 event

The third-generation AirPods Pro could land alongside the iPhone 17 series, while the big overhaul with health sensors will have to wait until 2026.
A man wears Apple AirPods Max headphones on a city street.

Apple’s leaked AirPods Max plans paint a disheartening picture

Apple reportedly has no immediate plans for a next-gen AirPods Max, and it's pretty odd because rivals from the likes of Sony are now offering more for less.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 in their USB-C and MagSafe case.

How to take the AirPods Pro 2 hearing test

Own a pair of AirPods Pro 2? You can now use your earbuds to test your hearing or use them as a hearing aid. Here's how.

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