Doppler Labs

Although Amazon’s first pair of wireless earbuds weren’t exactly a home run, 2021's follow-up delivered great sound, solid ANC, and a highly competitive $120 starting price. Two years later, the Echo Buds have gotten a complete redesign, and instead of targeting the AirPods Pro, Amazon now seems to be going after Apple’s basic AirPods with a simpler design and a price we can’t see Apple ever trying to match.Uh Oh, Amazon Bought Your Favorite Robot CompanyThe previous generation Echo Buds featured an in-ear design with…

Photo: Andrew Liszewski | GizmodoAlthough the company’s specialty seems to be manufacturing hype, after the Ear (1) and Phone (1), Nothing is back with its third product: another set of wireless earbuds that deliver solid performance (with a side of gimmick) at a very compelling price that makes them hard to ignore, even for iPhone users.Although they didn’t deliver industry-leading sound quality, noise-canceling performance, or even the smallest charging case, Nothing’s original Ear (1) wireless earbuds were still a…

Image: NothingNothing’s first product was a pair of wireless earbuds called the Ear (1) that managed to deliver on an impossible level of hype with excellent performance and solid features for $99. With the company’s equally hyped smartphone now out in the wild, Nothing is returning to earbuds once again with a follow-up called the Ear (stick) that, like Apple’s AirPods, are designed for those who prioritize comfort over blocking out the noise of the world.As with any wireless earbud that comes with active noise…