Headphones

Music

JBL's solar-powered headphones might never need to be plugged in

Audio giant JBL has turned to crowdfunding platform Indiegogo with a new set of solar-powered headphones that promise “virtually unlimited” playtime, owing to a Powerfoyle material built into the headband that generates power from the sun.

The prototype headphones are presently being tested on the streets of New York City

Good Thinking

Smart headphones designed to keep wearers from being hit by cars

Not only do many people walk around with their eyes glued to their smartphones, but a lot of them also wear headphones. With that in mind, scientists are developing headphones that warn their wearers when vehicles are approaching.

With a transmitter plugged into the guitar and the Waza-Air headphones popped on the noggin, players can noodle away without disturbing other in the home

Music

Boss crams guitar amp and FX into wireless headphones

Last year, music gear maker Boss cut the instrument cable for its impressive portable guitar amp: the Katana Air. Now the company has put premium amplifier technology and guitar effects into a pair of wireless headphones.

V-Moda heads to the recording studio with the M-200 reference-grade headphones

Wearables

V-Moda courts music pros with M-200 studio headphones

With multiple editor's choice awards under its belt, V-Moda clearly makes decent headphones. But the models released so far also come with a signature sound. The M-200 headphones, though, have been specifically tuned for producers and musicians.

The Marshall Major III Voice headphones can now update you on the weather, thanks to Google Assistant

Wearables

Major headphones come with Google Assistant cooked in

Marshall Headphones has announced a useful upgrade to its wireless Major over-ears, which now come with Google Assistant.

The Human Headphones are mounted directly onto the ear, no headband required

Wearables

Human Headphones do away with the headband

Human Inc has launched a pair of wireless headphones that are mounted directly to the ears, no headband required.

The Omen Mindframe Prime headphones incorporate both active and passive cooling technologies

Games

HP mixes active and passive cooling to help hot-headed gamers

HP has announced new additions to its gaming portfolio, including a pair of gaming headphones that feature both active and passive cooling.

The IE 80S BT is positioned as a smart audiophile product that can be enjoyed anywhere by the sophisticated listener on the move

Music

Sennheiser launches its first audiophile Bluetooth in-ear headphones

Sennheiser fans can stop holding their breath. The iconic German brand has finally produced an audiophile-quality set of in-ear, Bluetooth headphones. Based on the IE 80S wired model, the new IE 80S BT promises hi-res audio and a breathtaking soundstage.

BG Audio's Augmented Audio experience allows users to invite others to the listening party

Wearables

Augmented Audio headphones let you beam your tunes to other listeners

Though portable Bluetooth speakers allow music lovers to share audio with those around them, headphones are mostly a private listening experience. With the launch of Augmented Audio, BG Audio gives users the choice to keep things private or share with others, either locally or remotely.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700s are priced at US$399

Music

Bose introduces new flagship noise-cancelling headphones

Bose's active noise cancellation tech has gone from strength to strength over the past few years, most recently culminating in its wireless and wildly popular Quiet Comfort 35s. The company is promising even bigger and better things from its upcoming Noise Cancelling Headphones 700s

The MW65 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Over-Ear Headphones are Master & Dynamic's first wireless over-ear wireless headphones to come with active noise-cancellation

Home Entertainment

Master & Dynamic finally releases active noise-canceling headphones

New York audio brand Master & Dynamic has introduced its "most technically sophisticated headphones yet," and its first wireless over-ears with active noise-canceling technology.

Music

Nura's new subscription model gives you high-end headphones on a monthly fee, fully insured

We've made no bones about our opinion of the remarkable Nura headphones, calling them "the best headphones any of us have every heard." Now, the company is offering them on a monthly subscription deal with some interesting bonuses.