Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commercial cinema technology and smart-home tech. Some months ago, I encountered an entirely new format of earphones ...

The convenience of wireless earbuds is hard to beat. However, these devices typically present two significant drawbacks: they sit inside your ears, which can lead to discomfort for some, and they ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many Bluetooth headphones these days that support active noise cancellation, and an added benefit of ANC is transparency mode. But not all ...

Shokz OpenFit Pro earbuds solve open-ear audio's biggest flaw with triple-microphone noise reduction that cuts ambient sound by 99.4% while preserving awareness.

If there’s one thing that CES 2026 illustrated to audiophiles, it’s that open-ear audio is the thing right now. The category isn’t new—big names in the audio space like Bose and Nothing have been ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. It’s a niche but growing market, with brands offering ...

Nothing is launching its first-ever pair of earbuds with an open-ear design in the Nothing Ear (open). The Nothing Ear (open) are a pair of earbuds that don’t sit within your ears, but rather sit on ...

Are "Open Ear" (OE) styled earbuds and headphones finally having their moment? That is, breaking through to a level of mass awareness as safer, comfier alternatives to the typical ear-sealing buds and ...

A strong playlist and a pair of wireless headphones are key for me to turn a humdrum jog into a great run. But, when I’m logging miles outside and sharing the road with cars, I prefer to keep my ears ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Finding quality headphones that fit your budget and requirements in terms of audio quality and added functionality shouldn't be too hard since ...