True Wireless Earbuds

Master Buds Open

Events, News & Features September 4, 2026

Noise Master Buds Open Earbuds Bring Bose-Tuned Open-Ear Audio to IFA

Noise is expanding its premium Master Series lineup with a new kind of earbuds: the Master Buds Open. Unveiled at IFA Berlin 2026, these are clip-on open-ear earbuds developed with Sound by Bose Technology. Instead of fitting inside and sealing the ear canal like traditional true wireless earbuds, the Master Buds Open are designed to sit around the ear. The idea is simple: you can listen to music, podcasts, or calls while still hearing the world around you.

Plaud One Explorer Edition

Events, News & Features August 27, 2026

Plaud One Explorer Addition Puts an AI Assistant in Your Ears, but It Wants to Do More Than Take Notes

Plaud is moving its AI note-taking hardware off the desk and into your ears. The Plaud One Explorer Edition is a $249.99 pair of half-in-ear wireless earbuds with a recording case, built-in 4G LTE, and Plaud’s new Agent software, giving it ambitions well beyond music and phone calls. It can record meetings, calls, conversations, and spoken ideas, then transcribe, summarize, and turn that material into follow-up work. The pitch is simple enough: if much of your work begins with conversation, Plaud wants those conversations to become the starting point for whatever comes next.

Fitnexa SomniPods 3 Earbuds Review: Having Trouble Sleeping? Maybe These Can Help!

Reviews, Health and Fitness July 7, 2026

Fitnexa SomniPods 3 Earbuds Review: Having Trouble Sleeping? Maybe These Can Help!

Everybody sleeps. Duh. And yet, everybody is unique in how well—or how badly—they sleep. I tend to sleep rather well (and heavily), but occasionally I have bouts of sleeplessness. When that happens, I resort to background noise on my clock radio, a floor fan blowing in my face, or even music via my trusty Apple AirPods Pro earbuds. The point is that everyone has tried-and-true tricks that work for them, with varying degrees of success. Enter the Fitnexa SomniPods 3 earbuds. These light, tiny wonders can help those with sleep issues, but they are not perfect. 

NextSense Smartbuds

Health and Fitness, Reviews April 2, 2026

NextSense Smartbuds Review: A Clever Sleep-Tech Idea That Never Quite Let Me Forget It Was in My Ear

NextSense Smartbuds arrive with promises that would make any sleep gadget hard to resist. You tell yourself this might be just the thing™ that finally blocks the hotel HVAC drone, the hallway slams, your spouse who somehow snores in surround sound, and the midnight brain chatter that has no business chattering when the rest of you is trying to clock out. Sleep earbuds already have a tough job. They have to stay comfortable against a pillow, disappear enough that you don’t fixate on them, last through the night, and actually help rather than just look good in an app.

JBL's New Headphones Let You Listen Your Way Without Losing Contact with the World

Events, News & Features January 5, 2026

JBL’s New Headphones Let You Listen Your Way Without Losing Contact with the World

Headphones and earbuds are really impressive if you stop and consider just how much complex circuitry is crammed into tiny spaces. Doubly so when you think about how much harder we tend to be on headphones; they have to hang tight through commutes, weather, and sweaty, sweaty workout sessions. Still, every year the sound quality gets better, the battery life gets longer, and the earbuds get tougher. Just look at what JBL has on deck for 2026!

Timekettle W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds

Reviews, Travel October 22, 2025

Timekettle W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds Review: Effortless, Accurate, Real-time Translations in an Elegant Package

Since 2016, Timekettle has become a leading manufacturer of AI translator devices, which now include handheld translators as well as several earbud models. Depending on your needs, preferences, and budget, it appears that Timekettle has a product for every situation. In the past, we reviewed the Fluentalk T1 Mini Translator, a standalone device from Timekettle, and found it to be a solid performer. In this review, we test the Timekettle W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds.

Baseus Inspire Series

Events, News & Features September 4, 2025

The Baseus Inspire Series Brings Bose-Tuned Sound, Smarter Noise Canceling, and Comfort for Every Lifestyle

With its new Inspire line, Baseus is stepping into the spotlight with three different models designed to suit different listening preferences: the Inspire XH1, Xp1, and XC1. Whether you want plush over-ear headphones that can power you through a week of travel, true wireless earbuds that balance punchy bass with crystal-clear calls, or a lightweight open-ear design that keeps you aware of the world around you, Baseus has something lined up. And thanks to a little help from Bose, the audio pedigree behind the Baseus Inspire Series gives them a very real edge.

The Brilliant Collection

News & Features August 5, 2025

The Brilliant Collection by Motorola: A Sparkling Twist on Tech That Dares to Dazzle

If you’ve ever looked at your phone or earbuds and thought, “Functional, yes, but could they be a bit more fabulous?” then Motorola has clearly been reading your mind. Their new release, The Brilliant Collection, is where luxury fashion meets everyday tech, blending practicality with just enough sparkle to get you stopped in the street, but for all the right reasons. Featuring the Motorola Razr 2025 and the Moto Buds Loop, this curated collection doesn’t just shine; it struts.

JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition Wireless Headphones

Events, News & Features January 13, 2025

JLab’s 2025 Lineup: High-Fidelity Headphones, Budget-Friendly Earbuds, and Ergonomic Keyboard-Mouse Bundle

The folks at JLab are all about taking our everyday tech and making it what works for us. They understand that technology is used in the real world, not in a vacuum under ideal circumstances. This year, JLab has a few new headphones and a keyboard/mouse combo to help make 2025 sound and feel a little better. JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition Wireless Headphones The JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition Wireless Headphones are for audiophiles; 32 mm high-fidelity custom dynamic drivers power them, so you get high-res audio and a 20-40kHz audio range. In English, that means that even when…

soundcore Rave 3S

Gear Bits, Events January 7, 2025

Soundcore Brings Bright Lights, Comfortable Fits, and Big Fun to Speakers and Earbuds

Sometimes, it feels like there’s a sea of headphones and speakers out there, and they’ve all used the same drab design playbook. That’s why it’s often even more eye-catching when someone makes products that stand out a little from the crowd, and that’s where soundcore‘s new lineup really excels. Whether you’re looking for wireless earbuds or a portable speaker, they’ve got some really fun new products!

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6

Events, News & Features January 7, 2025

Lenovo ThinkPad X9, ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6, and P Series Monitors: Brilliant Upgrades for Smarter Workspaces in 2025

Ask anyone who knows computers, and they’ll agree that everything in the “Think” line from Lenovo, from ThinkPads to ThinkCentre towers and ThinkVision monitors, is the platonic ideal of computing equipment. They’re reliable, fast, and always ready to help you knock out an email or draw up a complex presentation. Lenovo has some great new refreshes, so let’s dive in!

Timekettle BabelOS and W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds Offer Revolutionary AI Translation That Connects 40+ Languages Instantly

Events, Gear Bits, Travel January 5, 2025

Timekettle BabelOS and W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds Offer Revolutionary AI Translation That Connects 40+ Languages Instantly

One of the most utopian concepts in science fiction is the idea that two species who speak different languages can easily communicate due to the magic of universal translators. Whether it’s just “universal translators” like on Star Trek or the literal Babelfish from Hitchhiker’s Guide, it feels like a futuristic concept. Timekettle is bringing the future to today with BabelOS and the W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds!

Skullcandy Push ANC Active and Skullcandy Sesh ANC wireless earbuds

News & Features August 26, 2024

Skullcandy Push ANC Active and Sesh ANC Review: Wireless Earbuds with Amazing Bang for Your Buck!

We’ve tested many headphones and wireless earbuds at Gear Diary over the years. Every once in a while, though, someone takes the standard wireless earbuds and makes them stand out by being really, really good at what they do. Skullcandy‘s new Push line is simply a home run in the wireless earbuds space! We were sent the Skullcandy Push ANC Active and the Sesh ANC Active earbuds. They share some of the same DNA, even with some key differences; let’s take a look!

The OnePlus Pad 2, OnePlus Watch 2R, and OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

News & Features July 16, 2024

OnePlus Pad 2, OnePlus Watch 2R and OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Launch Just in Time for Summer Fun!

OnePlus has just unveiled three exciting new products for North America: the OnePlus Pad 2, the OnePlus Watch 2R, and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro. The OnePlus Pad 2 gets upgraded with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, a stunning 12.1″ 3K display, six stereo speakers, and AI tools. The OnePlus Watch 2R will offer 100-hour battery life, Wear OS 4, and advanced health tracking with over 100 sports modes. Last but not least, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro TWE brings top-tier hybrid adaptive noise cancellation, BassWave 2.0 technology, and up to 44 hours of battery life.

Skullcandy Active Collection

Gear Bits July 2, 2024

Style, Sports, and Sound Are Present in the New Skullcandy Active Collection

I have a real love/hate relationship with most true wireless earbuds. They’re great for when I’m sitting in one spot but tend to pop out of my ears at inopportune times while I’m working out. I’ve tried and loved Skullcandy‘s active earbuds in the past, and they’re leaning into the need for more secure true wireless earbuds (TWE) with a major release of their all-new Skullcandy Active Collection!