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The second-generation model also has improved ANC. Gadgets 

Shure’s Aonic 50 Headphones Boast Spatial Audio and Extended Battery Life

Jim Hendler,

Shure has made significant improvements to the internal features of its Aonic 50 headphones in the second-generation model, while keeping the design largely unchanged. The company unveiled the upgraded version today, which is a high-end wireless headphone priced at $349. The new model boasts enhanced performance in various aspects, including spatial audio, improved active noise cancellation (ANC), and double the battery life compared to its predecessor. As for sound quality, Shure says the new Aonic 50 features spatial sound technology that utilizes an “acoustic modeling and critical listening” algorithm that…

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You’ll have more options to experience the company's excellent ANC. Gadgets 

Rumored Release of Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Earbuds

Nitin Misra,

According to leaked information from MySmartPrice, Bose is said to be getting ready to release a new range of headphones and earbuds. The upcoming QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are expected to follow in the footsteps of the highly acclaimed QuietComfort Earbuds II. Additionally, the QuietComfort Ultra headphones appear to be a higher-end version of Bose’s QuietComfort 45 headphones. One of the highlights of Bose products, and especially the QuietComfort II headphones, is active noise reduction. The company’s ANC technology is second to none, and these new products deliver on that. Both…

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The more immersive sound was previously reserved for AirPods. News 

Apple’s Beats Studio Pro May Feature Head-Tracking Spatial Audio

Adriana Marais, , ,

According to leaked specifications reported by 9to5Mac, Apple’s rumored Beats Studio Pro headphones could be more appealing to certain listeners compared to AirPods. The Studio Pro is said to be the first Beats earphones to provide support for head-tracking spatial audio, a feature previously exclusive to newer AirPods models like the AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and third-generation base model. If the idea of experiencing sounds with distinct positions interests you, these upcoming over-ear headphones might be worth exploring. The Beats Studio Pro might also have an edge over the AirPods…

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They provide a middle-ground between regular earbuds and bone conduction's situational awareness. Gadgets 

OpenFit Offers Open-Ear Audio without Bone Conduction Technology

Jim Hendler, ,

Shokz, a well-known player in the bone conduction headset market, has decided to switch things up with their latest release. Instead of bone conduction, they have introduced the Shokz OpenFit Bluetooth earbuds, which utilize “air conduction” technology. Priced at $179.95, these earbuds are designed to be worn just outside of the ear with an over-the-ear hook to ensure they stay in place. As a lifestyle headset, they offer the benefits of keeping your hearing open, remaining secure during movement, and being comfortable for extended wear. OpenFit seems to fill the…

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When users wear in-ear TWS earbuds for long hours, the humidity in the ear canal rises—creating a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses to thrive. Gadgets 

18-Year-Old From UP Becomes Deaf After Using In-Ear Wireless Earbuds

Adriana Marais, , ,

Headphones, whether wired or wireless, have become an important part of our lives for enjoying music, podcasts and more. Many people today spend a large part of the day with headphones in their ears. However, long-term use of headphones can damage your hearing and – in some cases – may require surgical intervention. According to a report in The Times of India, a team of doctors in Delhi has successfully restored the hearing of an 18-year-old boy from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The boy suffered from hearing damage caused by excessive…

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