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Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: An impressive headphone debut
The company’s first set of headphones is more affordable than most flagship models.
Sony LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open review: Two designs, one clear champ
And a speaker in a pear tree.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) review: A more affordable ANC ace
You no longer have to pay $300 to get Bose quality on your earbuds.
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7910079100Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: An impressive headphone debut
Cambridge Audio’s first wireless headphones have a high-end look and long battery life.
Billy Steele12.04.2024
The best VR accessories for 2024
Here are the best VR accessories you can get right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Lawrence Bonk12.03.2024
Bang & Olufsen reveals its latest premium earbuds, the $499 Beoplay Eleven
Bang & Olufsen has revealed its latest set of earbuds, the Beoplay Eleven. The company claims that they boast the most advanced active noise cancellation tech of any earbuds to date.
Kris Holt11.26.2024
The best wireless earbuds for 2024
It's safe to say the wireless earbuds space is pretty saturated. We've tested and reviewed dozens of models; these are our top picks.
Billy Steele11.26.2024
The 12 best gifts under $25 for 2024
Here are the best tech gifts you can get this year that all come in at $25 or less, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Valentina Palladino11.22.2024
The 19 best gift ideas for the remote worker in your life
Shop for the best gifts for remote or hybrid workers — we've rounded up the most practical work from home gifts that would be perfect gifts for the holiday season.
Engadget11.22.2024
It might be time to say goodbye to Apple's lightning to 3.5mm jack adapter
It's sold out in most countries.
Sarah Fielding11.18.2024
The best gifts for book lovers in 2024
Here are the best gift ideas for book lovers this year, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Amy Skorheim11.15.2024
The best travel gifts for 2024
Shop our holiday picks for the best gifts for travelers, frequent fliers and globetrotters, chosen by the experts at Engadget.
Engadget11.11.2024
The best gaming headsets for 2024
After testing dozens of contenders, we've put together a list of good headphones for gaming and dedicated gaming headsets, which aren't quite the same thing.
Jeff Dunn11.08.2024
The best AirPods for 2024
You don’t need a set of AirPods to get wireless audio from your iPhone, iPad or Mac, but Apple’s earbuds and headphones offer a lot of convenient integrations with its other products that you won’t find anywhere else. These are the best AirPods you can get right now.
Billy Steele11.07.2024
The best wireless headphones for 2024: Bluetooth options for every budget
Here's a list of the best wireless headphones you can buy right now, as reviewed by Engadget editors.
Billy Steele11.01.2024
How to use Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid
With an iPhone and the AirPods Pro 2, you now have a hearing aid in your pocket. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it.
Billy Steele11.01.2024
How to take Apple’s hearing test with the AirPods Pro 2
With an iPhone and the AirPods Pro 2, you now have a hearing test in your pocket. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it.
Billy Steele10.31.2024
The best noise-canceling headphones for 2024
Noise cancellation is a primary feature on most flagship, over-ear headphones. If you're looking to get a pair of cans that can truly block out the world, these are the best noise-canceling headphones you can get today.
Billy Steele10.30.2024
Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health tools could normalize wearing earbuds everywhere
Apple's suite of hearing health tools are now available. Here's what it's like to use them.
Billy Steele10.29.2024
The best earbuds for Android devices in 2024
We've tested and reviewed dozens of wireless earbuds to figure out the best AirPods alternatives for Android fans.
Jeff Dunn10.28.2024
JLab's $30 Go Pop ANC are its most affordable noise-canceling earbuds ever
Decent ANC earbuds can be yours for as little as $30.
Billy Steele10.15.2024
TikTok owner ByteDance unveils its first earbuds in China
ByteDance is moving into audio gear with its first earbuds. Ola Friend will only be available in China for now and the earbuds connect to the company's generative AI assistant, Doubao.
Kris Holt10.10.2024
8510085100Sony LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open review: Two designs, one clear champ
Two years after the LinkBuds and LinkBuds S, Sony is back with an all-new model and a revamped version of the original.
Billy Steele10.10.2024