Guides & How-to'sHow to fix problems with AirPods 4No matter how new they are, there will always be issues with tech.
Adam BirneyApril 10, 2025Wireless earbuds features & opinions
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The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the wireless earbuds industry is getting right, and where it keeps lying to you.
Guides & How-to'sHow to fix problems with AirPods 4No matter how new they are, there will always be issues with tech.Adam BirneyApril 10, 2025
VersusAirPods 4 with ANC vs Sony WF-1000XM5: Battle of the noise-canceling budsThinking of upgrading your earbuds? We pit Apple against Sony to see which is worth your cash.Adam BirneyApril 10, 2025
VersusAirPods 4 vs Beats Solo Buds: Apple's budget buds go head to headCan the Beats best the AirPods?Adam BirneyApril 10, 2025
VersusNothing Ear vs Nothing Ear (2): Should you upgrade?Nothing ventured, something gained? We pit the new Ear against the Ear (2) to see what's changed.Adam BirneyApril 3, 2025
Features & OpinionsAirPods Battery Hack: How I kept mine alive for an 8-hour flightExtend the battery life of your AirPods Pro 2 with these software tricks.
Harley MarananMarch 29, 2025
VersusJabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Elite 8 Active Gen 2Comparing Jabra's best and last true wireless earbuds.Adam BirneyMarch 21, 2025
Features & OpinionsThese are the first settings I change when I get new AirPodsYou have to set up your AirPods right to get the most out of them.
Chase BernathMarch 19, 2025
VersusSony WF-1000XM5 vs Sony WF-1000XM4Sony made the WF-1000XM5 smaller and lighter, but are they better?
Lil KatzMarch 7, 2025
Features & OpinionsBuyer beware of this Powerbeats Pro 2 sound quality issueWe tested the Powerbeats Pro 2 and found a problem.Chase BernathMarch 6, 2025
Features & Opinions5 Reasons not to buy Bluetooth headphonesWe fixed what wasn't broken, and now it's worse.
Christian ThomasMarch 5, 2025
Features & OpinionsThe PowerBeats Pro 2 have one major flawApple's $249 workout earbuds force an impossible choice that renders their headline feature useless.Adam BirneyFebruary 28, 2025
Features & OpinionsSony's new earbuds just leaked, and there's a new design to look forward toThe newest wireless earbuds from Sony might come in a striking transparent color option, according to these leaks.Chase BernathFebruary 22, 2025