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More info. Nothing has a new set of earbuds this week, the Ear (Open) buds, designed with a nifty wrap-around aesthetic and the classic see-thru look we’ve come to expect from the maker.

This is not a full review of the new Nothing Ear Open: the product just launched ... Some more specs: eight hours of playtime from the buds is a very respectable figure, as is the 30-hour total ...

They take an already excellent pair of buds and make them more comfortable and more capable. When it comes to in-ear Bluetooth buds, I’m a very picky person. Most models are too large ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a ...

The open in-ear form factor has been getting more attention from brands in the last few months and Xiaomi's Buds 5 are the latest pair of TWS buds to omit the silicon tips. Despite not carrying ...

The ‘open’ buds allow you to stay aware of what’s going on around you, without having to resort to a tinny ‘transparency’ mode Nothing’s latest Ear (open) buds offer something very ...

How you feel about Google's new Pixel Buds Pro 2 will largely depend on how well they fit your ears. That's the case for most in-ear noise-canceling buds, of course, but with the Pixel Buds Pro ...

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 An extremely comfortable fit, intuitive controls, and excellent ANC. Pros Cons Since my ears hate in-ear buds, I was most excited to test its reworked fit. I also recently ...

Google has continued to stick with the former, with the Pixel Buds Pro 2 embracing a design that rests on your ear canal more than anything else. The earbuds “float” in your ears, as Andrew ...

The stabilizer will keep the bud propped into the ear, preventing it from slipping away. The overall change is immediately noticeable when putting them in my ears. Not only do the buds feel ...

Without any silicone tip, or much of an arch in the design to hook them into your ear, the Buds 5 just refuse to stay in place. They'll start to slip if you so much as walk, and a head shake or ...