BTS member V has become a global brand ambassador for Nothing, debuting in a campaign for the company's new Headphone (1) Pro featuring advanced audio technology including triple-driver architecture and 68-hour battery life. The $399 headphones, shot in Seoul and launching September 29, 2026, are designed to emphasize creative expression and technical excellence for producers and creators.
Apple's new AirPods 5 bring active noise cancellation at lower prices, but AirPods Pro 3 offer advantages including in-ear design with ear tips, built-in heart rate monitoring for fitness tracking, and exclusive hearing health features like hearing tests and clinical-grade hearing aids.
Bose has started adding Auracast support to its QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2 via firmware update, making them the first Bose headphones to support the Bluetooth LE Audio technology. Auracast allows devices to broadcast audio to multiple supported headphones simultaneously for applications like airport announcements, venue performances, and lectures. The update also improves wired USB audio and web conferencing compatibility.
The Sennheiser Momentum 5 are $399.99 premium headphones that deliver balanced sound, effective noise cancellation with eight microphones, and exceptional 57-hour battery life with a user-replaceable cell. While slightly less comfortable than pricier Sony and Apple competitors, they offer strong value with a compact carrying case and comprehensive app controls for sound customization.
A reverse engineer discovered the protocol for Apple's undocumented Mikey chip, which controls microphone power and button input on iPod Classic headsets. The chip uses an I2C bus with resistive loads for button detection and a handshake 'chirp' between headset and device. The findings have been integrated into Rockbox firmware for improved wired headphone support on vintage iPods.
Beats unveiled the Beats 360 headphones, featuring extensive customization options with over 256 combinations and targeting active lifestyles with breathable materials and secure fit. Beats President Oliver Schusser discussed the product's development, Apple's relationship with Beats, and how the headphones balance optimization for both iOS and Android platforms while coexisting with Apple's AirPods line.
The Beats 360 and Sony WH-1000XM6 are premium wireless headphones with different design philosophies. Sony offers superior sound quality with LDAC support and slightly better ANC with adaptive modes, while Beats emphasizes customization and sportier aesthetics with marginally longer battery life. Both deliver solid noise cancellation and are reliable choices for premium audio, though Sony edges ahead in audio fidelity.
Beats has released the Beats 360, a $350 over-ear headphone model featuring customizable interchangeable ear and headband cushions in over 250 color combinations. The headphones include two cushion materials—Performance Knit for workouts and UltraPlush for everyday use—and feature a wireless design with physical controls, addressing previous Beats models' lack of workout suitability and customization options.
Beats 360 headphones feature a true wireless design with independent batteries and processing in each earcup, connected by a power-management cable rather than traditional audio cabling. This architecture eliminates the need for a charging case and ensures synchronized power management between the two sides.
Sonos releases the Ace Ultra, its second premium wireless headphone model priced at £399/$449, aiming to improve upon the original Ace's mediocre sound quality and underwhelming ANC performance. The new model retains the appealing minimalist design and comfort of its predecessor while competing directly with the Sony WH-1000XM6 and Sennheiser HDB 630 at the same price point.
Beats announced the new Beats 360 headphones available for pre-order on Amazon ahead of Thursday's launch, with interchangeable ear cushions and headbands in multiple colors. Cushion Kits are discounted to $9.99 through October 31, down from $49.99, and Amazon is running a broader sale on Beats accessories including discounts on Solo Buds, Studio Buds+, Pill, and other models.
The Beats 360 are modular over-ear headphones priced at $350, featuring swappable earcup and headband cushions, IPX4 water resistance, and strong noise cancellation and voice-call performance. They offer top-tier sound quality and are positioned as a sports-oriented alternative to AirPods Max, though they lack wired audio and wear-detection sensors.
Apple-owned Beats launched the Beats 360, $349 over-ear wireless headphones specifically designed for workouts with IPX4 sweat resistance, lighter weight than AirPods Max 2, customizable ear cups and headband, and up to 32 hours of battery life. The headphones feature custom audio drivers, improved ANC, and various Apple integration features.
Beats introduces its first IP-rated headphones, the Beats 360, designed for workouts with IPX4 water resistance, swappable knit ear cups, and moisture-wicking capabilities. While durable and sweat-resistant, the over-ear headphones shift during high-intensity exercises and have midrange audio issues, though they offer good bass and removable ear cushions in multiple colors.
Beats announces the Beats 360 over-ear headphones priced at $349.99, featuring advanced acoustic architecture with 1.75× more active noise cancellation than Studio Pro, personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking, and customizable interchangeable cushions in multiple colors and materials. The headphones include IPX4 water resistance and automatic acoustic tuning based on cushion type, with launch promotions offering cushion kits at $9.99 in select markets.
Beats unveils Beats 360, a flagship over-ear headphone featuring interchangeable ear and headband cushions for customization, advanced Active Noise Cancelling with 1.75x more noise reduction than Studio Pro, and premium comfort materials. Available for $349.99 starting today with in-store availability September 24.
Sonos released the Ace Ultra headphones ($449), an improved follow-up to its poorly-launched original Ace. The key upgrade is Wi-Fi integration that allows the headphones to function as full members of a Sonos system, enabling seamless audio switching between speakers and headphones via the Sonos app, plus enhancements to noise cancellation, sound customization, and battery life.