Audiology experts are sounding the alarm about noise-canceling earbuds and headphones, warning users that blocking out background noise can affect how your brain processes sound and reduce your ...

Earbuds pose risks for hearing loss, infections and overstimulation. Experts warn that loud volumes damage inner-ear cells ...

Do you find yourself leaning in while you’re having a conversation, all the better to read the speaker’s lips? Do you ask people to repeat themselves? Do you crank the television a little (or a lot) ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commercial cinema technology and smart-home tech. Some months ago, I encountered an entirely new format of earphones ...

So I was intrigued when Shokz reached out to say at CES 2026, its new $249.95 OpenFit Pro buds would have “noise cancellation ...

If you’re in the market for new or better headphones, you might be wondering where you should look. You could easily purchase some AirPods, JBL or Beats, but are they really the best options for you?

Over the past couple of years, Nothing has found itself in an interesting place. A company founded by ex-OnePlus founder Carl Pei, the London-based startup was quick to put out a few phones to prove ...

Are "Open Ear" (OE) styled earbuds and headphones finally having their moment? That is, breaking through to a level of mass awareness as safer, comfier alternatives to the typical ear-sealing buds and ...