Ultimate Ears speakers, Sony headphones, Bose earphones, and more on sale for Feb. 21 in the UK

Wired devices have had their time in the spotlight, and now they’re cancelled.
Once upon a time, everything was wired, and we were happy with that. But we’ve grown up and wired devices are stuck in the past. Nowadays everything is going wireless, and…

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Don’t sweat it: These are 7 of the best headphones for running or hitting the gym in the UK

The only thing more important to runners than their trainers is a quality pair of headphones and a killer playlist. Running without music is like some form of medieval torture: it sucks. And cheap, crappy headphones just aren’t going to cut it.
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Turn up the volume on your workouts for under £25 with the Soundcore bluetooth headphones

Anyone that regularly exercises with headphones on knows that a secure fit is absolutely essential. There’s nothing in this world more irritating than headphones that constantly come loose or fit uncomfortably.
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Get ready for an explosion of Alexa-powered headphones

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Get ready for the Alexa headphone explosion.

Up till now, there haven’t been too many headphones that integrate Amazon Alexa. There are certainly some you can buy — from high-end noise-canceling cans that fit over the ears to true-wireless models — but even when Alexa is present, its abilities are limited to a subset of what it can do on an Echo smart speaker.

That’s about to change in a big wayQualcomm has developed an audio chipset specifically for headphones to integrate digital assistants like Alexa, and a reference design that incorporates the technology: a neckband-style pair of headphones lets you call up Amazon’s digital assistant at the touch of a button. Read more…

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17 of the best headphones for students, according to reviews

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Investing in a good pair of headphones is a must for any student, whether they’re studying for college finals or doing SAT prep in high school and just about everything else in between.

A really good pair of noise cancelling headphones is a great way to focus on studying or writing a term paper because they can block out background noise and free students from distractions. They can also create a distraction-free zone if you’re listening to music or an audiobook, or watching a movie on a laptop in a public setting. 

While great headphones can be really expensive, we picked pairs that have amazing audio quality that won’t break the bank. After all, being broke is pretty synonymous with being a student. And with our recommendations, you can save your money and spend it on more important things for school — like textbooks, laptops, and of course, ramen noodles for late night study sessions.  Read more…

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Don’t sweat it: These are 9 of the best headphones for running or hitting the gym

The only thing more important to runners than their sneakers is a quality pair of headphones and a killer playlist. Running without music is like some form of medieval torture: it sucks. And cheap, crappy headphones just aren’t going to cut it.
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Save $100 on these rugged wireless headphones that are great for working out

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Most people can hit the gym with a pair of run-of-the-mill Apple earbuds, have a light workout, maybe get a bit sweaty, and call it a day. You’re not most people. Your workouts are a perfect storm of intensity and activity. You don’t sweat, you rain. And you can’t settle for wimpy sound quality. 

For people like you, BlueAnt has created the PUMP Wireless HD Sportsbuds. Designed to deliver unrivaled performance during extreme conditions, this elite audio accessory is just what you need to push yourself harder. 

The PUMP Sportsbuds feature audiophile-approved sound quality, generated by customized 12.5mm speaker drivers in a Kevlar- and Teflon-sealed speaker enclosure. While most wireless headphones sacrifice audio fidelity for data transmission efficiency, these headphones don’t have to. Their built-in Bluetooth 3.0 technology with AptX and AAC codecs ensures lossless listening and superior wireless range, so you can leave your mobile device in a safe place when your workouts get extra wild.  Read more…

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OnePlus’ $70 Bullets Wireless earbuds are a great alternative to BeatsX

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless
$69
The Good

Affordable price • Long battery life • Water-resistant

The Bad

Wire can be a little long • Janky case • Magnetic on/off only works with select OnePlus phones

The Bottom Line

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless are inexpensive and decent-sounding wireless neckbuds that last long.

Mashable Score3.25
Cool Factor1.0
Learning Curve5.0
Performance4.0
Bang for the Buck3.0

OnePlus is sitting pretty on top of the Android world with its new OnePlus 6, but it aspires to be more than just a phone maker.

Like Apple and Samsung, it’s cooking up an ecosystem of products that work with its phones. Though the OnePlus 6 still has a headphone jack, the Chinese startup knows wireless is the future. That’s why it’s selling the OnePlus Bullets Wireless. Read more…

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These $60 Treblab headphones are on sale for less than $25

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The only thing you should get wrapped up in at the gym is your next set, or maybe your rockin’ playlist — not your headphone wires. Save big on a set of TREBLAB XR100 wireless headphones that are on sale now for less than $25.

According to the product page, these headphones offer high-def sound and a secure fit to prevent them from slipping out. They boast up to nine hours of playtime and are also water and sweat proof so your more intense workouts won’t affect them. There’s a built-in microphone as well as music controls right at your fingertips. Read more…

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