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The best Bluetooth speaker for 2024: 17 portable options for every price range
The Bluetooth speaker space is oversaturated at this point. We set out to find the best portable Bluetooth speakers across a number of different price ranges and uses cases. These are our favorites.
Jon Turi11.27.2024
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
8810088100Loop Switch 2 review: Easily adjustable earplugs that are great for concerts
An overhauled version of Loop's Switch ear plugs are designed to be easier to adjust while you're wearing them in various loud environments.
Billy Steele11.23.2024
What is Sonos’ Sound Motion technology?
The Sound Motion technology inside of Sonos' Arc Ultra soundbar is a big boost for sound quality. Here's how it works.
Billy Steele11.20.2024
MEMS drivers are coming to open-wear devices like XR glasses, smart watches and earbuds
The company behind the "sound from ultrasound" micro speakers, xMEMS Labs, is taking aim at open-fit earbuds, AR glasses and smart watches with its new Sycamore driver.
Billy Steele11.19.2024
The best soundbars to boost your TV audio in 2024
Here’s a list of the best soundbars you can buy as chosen by Engadget editors, plus tips on what to look for while shopping.
Billy Steele11.19.2024
8710087100Sonos Arc Ultra review: New tech powers a big audio upgrade
Sonos’ latest premium soundbar relies on new technology to improve audio quality, and the upgrade delivers more than just a bass boost.
Billy Steele11.11.2024
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
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
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
Spotify debuts an in-app cover art maker for playlists
Spotify has launched a new feature that lets you customize your own images for use as playlist covers.
Mariella Moon10.22.2024
8510085100Engadget review recap: Budget-friendly gadgets that are good
Over the last three weeks, the Engadget team has coincidentally covered a bunch of products that perform really well for the money.
Cherlynn Low10.20.2024
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
The best noise-canceling earbuds for 2024
Active noise cancellation is a big feature on most wireless earbuds now. These are the best noise-canceling earbuds you can get today.
Billy Steele10.10.2024
The best DACs for Apple Music Lossless in 2024
Looking for to upgrade your audio so you can enjoy Apple Music's new Lossless offerings? Here's our pick of the best DACs for every device you own.
James Trew10.07.2024