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Headphones

Headphones were the original piece of wearable technology and they remain as essential today as ever. But they are starting to change rapidly now, as things like noise cancelling and Bluetooth wireless technology enable the dream of completely cable-free living. What will the best headphones of the future look like?

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Bose is slashing prices on earbuds and headphones ahead of Mother’s DayBose is slashing prices on earbuds and headphones ahead of Mother’s Day
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The stainless steel Apple Watch Series 7 is down to its lowest price yetThe stainless steel Apple Watch Series 7 is down to its lowest price yet
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Apple’s AirTags are receiving a rare discount at Amazon right nowApple’s AirTags are receiving a rare discount at Amazon right now
The Nothing Ear 2 are a capable $149 update to the company’s debut earbudsThe Nothing Ear 2 are a capable $149 update to the company’s debut earbuds
Nothing Ear 2 review: it’s what’s on the inside that counts

The second-generation earbuds might look almost identical to the Ear 1s but with a $50 higher asking price. Lucky for Nothing, their sound quality is in a different league.

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Google’s noise-canceling Pixel Buds Pro are $55 off today for Verge readersGoogle’s noise-canceling Pixel Buds Pro are $55 off today for Verge readers
Leak shows unannounced Sony XM5 earbuds from the inside and outLeak shows unannounced Sony XM5 earbuds from the inside and out
Is Nothing behind mysterious new ‘Particles by XO’ earbuds?Is Nothing behind mysterious new ‘Particles by XO’ earbuds?
Amazon’s latest Echo Dot is discounted to its best price of the yearAmazon’s latest Echo Dot is discounted to its best price of the year

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