Sony has unveiled the PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge wireless headsets featuring planar magnetic drivers and PlayStation Link connectivity for low-latency audio across PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC, and Mac. The Pulse Edge includes active noise cancellation and double the magnets for deeper bass, while both models offer AI-enhanced noise rejection and directional audio for gaming.
Sony announced two new PS5 Pulse headset models featuring improved sound quality with planar magnetic drivers, enhanced noise rejection for chat, and improved comfort. The standard Pulse Wireless Headset launches by year-end 2026, while the premium Pulse Edge model with active noise cancellation and detachable mic arrives in early 2027.
Valve's Steam Frame VR headset launches at $1,059 for the 256GB model and $1,299 for 1TB, marking a price increase from original plans due to rising hardware costs. The headset features eye tracking, dedicated wireless PC streaming, and 16GB RAM, positioning it as a premium PCVR device compared to Meta's Quest 3 but priced competitively among dedicated PC VR headsets. Reservations open today through September 17th with shipping beginning September 18th.
Global call center headset market reached $1.546 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $2.18 billion by 2031 at a 5.1% CAGR. China's call center industry generated 4.4 million agent seats and 55.3 billion RMB in market size in 2024, representing roughly 13% of global market share. Noise cancellation in call center headsets primarily aims to prevent background noise like keyboard sounds from reaching the customer, not to isolate sound for the wearer.