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The best noise-canceling earbuds you can buy: Expert tested
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All aboard the Space One headphones: Quality features for a down-to-earth ...
April 19, 2024 by Jada Jones
The best earbuds you can buy: Expert tested
April 19, 2024 by Nina Raemont

The best Amazon deals right now: Save on headphones, tablets, and more

We rounded up the best Amazon deals that you can shop right now, so you can save more. Grab savings on tablets, TVs, and more top tech products this month.

How to choose the best AirPods for you: Expert advice

New AirPods could be coming this fall, but if you can't wait that long, we've ranked the best AirPods you can buy right now based on our hands-on testing.

April 12, 2024 by Jason Hiner in Headphones

These $56 earbuds converted me to open-ear headphones (and they're very super comfy)

I never loved the idea of open-ear headphones, but the Baseus Elie Sport 1 have changed my mind.

April 11, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Headphones

Amazon just dropped the price on our favorite Anker sleep earbuds

Catch up on lost sleep by putting the Anker Soundcore Sleep A10 earbuds in your ears, and its price just dropped by $40 on Amazon.

April 11, 2024 by Nina Raemont in Headphones

Fairphone's 'fully repairable' earbuds also pack replaceable batteries

The phone maker's Fairbuds boast six hours of listening time, 20 hours of charging in the case, and a 3-year warranty.

April 10, 2024 by Nina Raemont in Headphones

The best Walmart deals of April 2024 that you can shop

Walmart has a range of great tech deals. Right now, you can save big on top-tech including laptops and gaming consoles while making Walmart your one-stop shop.

April 9, 2024 by Charlie Osborne in Deals

Sennheiser's new earbuds solve one of my biggest problems as a runner

The Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds provide reliable heart rate and body temperature metrics in a well-integrated package.

April 8, 2024 by Matthew Miller in Headphones

The best Verizon deals: Get a Samsung Galaxy S24+ for $1,000 off

Find cheap iPhones, great value Samsung smartphone-and-tablet bundles, and more at Verizon.

April 5, 2024 by Charlie Osborne in iPhone

The best headphones for 2024: Expert tested

A reliable pair of headphones is a must-have, but finding the right ones for you can be tough. I tested the top headphones available to help you find your best match.

April 5, 2024 by Jada Jones in Headphones

New 'AirPods Lite' and AirPods Max expected later this year

More reports drop hints about upcoming Apple AirPods that sport new designs and lower prices.

April 3, 2024 by Nina Raemont in Wearables

How I used the same AirPods for five years straight (and you can, too)

Apple's second-generation AirPods turned five this year and are currently on sale for $89 on Amazon. I'm pausing to salute their longevity.

April 3, 2024 by Kyle Kucharski in Headphones

Apple's best priced AirPods are $40 off right now

Get Apple's AirPods for $40 off through this Amazon and Walmart deal.

April 2, 2024 by Nina Raemont in Headphones

These 7 tech products helped us find inner peace

These smart rings, meditation devices, massagers, and more helped the ZDNET staff improve our physical and emotional well being -- and they may help you, too.

April 1, 2024 by Allison Murray in Health

Get a pair of Beats Studio Buds+ for $100

These noise-cancelling earbuds come with a pocket-sized charging case, on-ear controls, and customizable settings.

March 26, 2024 by StackCommerce in Headphones

Qualcomm's new audio chips can make cheaper headphones sound more expensive

Popular chipmaker Qualcomm announced two new audio platforms that bring major enhancements to a bunch of Bluetooth audio products. Here's what you should know.

March 25, 2024 by Jada Jones in Innovation

The best headphone deals: AirPods, Beats, Bose, and more

We found the best headphone deals available now so you can listen to amazing sound for less.

March 25, 2024 by Nina Raemont in Headphones