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Samsung's new clip-style Galaxy Buds On have a major advantage over Sony and Bose

ZDNet

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Samsung's new clip-style Galaxy Buds On have a major advantage over Sony and Bose Advanced audio features are great, but ecosystem integration is better. Here's how Samsung's newest clip-on Buds compare to its rivals. Jada Jones is a journalist based outside of Atlanta, Georgia. They're fitted with advanced AI and connectivity features.


The best wireless earbuds you can buy right now

Engadget

In the last two years, true wireless earbuds have made quite the leap. There's no doubt the popularity of Apple's AirPods helped make these headphones a mainstay, but companies' ability to offer reliable connectivity, great sound and active noise cancellation (ANC) in an increasingly smaller form factor has hastened widespread adoption. You can also get features that used to be reserved for premium models on mid-range devices. Of course, the popularity means that new earbuds are popping up all the time and the list of options is longer than ever. To help, we've compiled the best wireless earbuds you can buy right now, including noteworthy features for each selection.


Sony WF-1000XM4 review: the best-sounding noise-cancelling earbuds

The Guardian

Sony's latest top-of-the-range noise-cancelling earbuds are a cut above the previous generation and the competition. They are the successors to the WF-1000XM3, which were great but huge. Sony has significantly shrunk the case and earbuds for the mark four model without sacrificing performance. The earbuds are fairly heavy, weighing 7.3g each, compared with the 5.4g AirPods Pro, but they don't feel so in the ear, and they are comfortable for hours of listening without a break. They don't have stalks but protrude further than some slimmer rivals.


The best July 4th tech deals we could find

Engadget

As the holiday weekend approaches, deals on the latest gadgets have been popping up across the web. Apple's 10.2-inch iPad is $30 off right now and Solo Stove, the maker of compact, stainless steel fire pits, has knocked $120 off most of its devices. We even have a few holdouts from Amazon Prime Day still available, like deals on Anker's Eufy RoboVac 11S and a two-pack Nest WiFi system. Here are the best July 4th tech deals we could find. The 10.2-inch iPad remains on sale for $299, or $30 off its normal price.


Google Pixel Buds review (2020): Truly smart earbuds

Engadget

But Google has never had a true competitor. Google's 2017 Pixels Buds were Bluetooth, but not completely wireless -- and for the most part they felt incomplete. Back in October, Google announced an updated version of the Pixel Buds ($179) that aren't only true wireless, they pack in even more smart features. Now it's time to find out just how much the company learned from its shortcomings. To get started with a phone that's running Android 6.0 and up, all you have to do is flip open the Pixel Buds case.