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The best AirPods Max alternatives in 2025
By Tammy Rogers last updated
These alternative ANC headphone models all offer comparable audio performance and features to rival the AirPods Max, but cost a lot less money.

Best Apple AirPods alternatives: Top picks of 2025
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The best Apple AirPods alternatives: rival earbud designs tested and ranked for sound quality and features.

Powerbeats Pro 2 tipped to launch next week — here's the rumored date and price
By Dave LeClair published
Some exciting new features are coming to the new Powerbeats Pro 2, which are expected to be released soon.

The best noise-cancelling headphones in 2024
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The best noise-cancelling headphones around today — from over-ear cans to wireless earbuds, we test the lot.

I ran, cycled and worked out with the Shokz OpenFit 2 — here’s my verdict
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Shokz OpenFit 2 headphones benefit from a series of important upgrades on the original OpenFit, including better sound quality, longer battery life and physical controls.

Apple releases instructions for installing new AirPods firmware updates — here's how
By Scott Younker published
Apple has finally revealed how to update the firmware for your AirPods with step-by-step instructions.

Apple reportedly working on AirPods with cameras — here’s what they could do
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple could still release a pair of AirPods with infra-red cameras — here's what we know about them.

Best over-ear headphones in 2025: Top picks tested by experts
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The best over-ear headphones you can buy right now tested and rated for sound quality, noise-cancelling performance, comfort and features.
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