Ears

Nothing, the technology company led by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has announced its third product, the Ear Stick. As you can probably guess from the name, this is another audio product, making it Nothing’s second following the Ear 1. Nothing describes the Ear Stick earbuds as having a “half in-ear design,” which means they are much like Apple’s AirPods and do not create a seal in your ear to isolate you from the world. For that, Nothing wants you to buy the Ear 1 headphones, which also have active noise…

Think of the chattiest creatures in the animal kingdom and songbirds, dolphins, and—yes—humans probably come to mind. Turtles probably don’t register. But these charismatic reptiles also communicate using a large repertoire of clicks, snorts, and chortles. Now, by recording the “voices” of turtles and other supposedly quiet animals, scientists have concluded that all land vertebrate vocalizations—from the canary’s song to the lion’s roar—have a common root that…

Karen Hopkin: This is Scientific American’s 60-Second Science. I’m Karen Hopkin. Some things are SO adorable, we say they’re cute as a bug’s ear. Of course, bugs don’t have ears. But a new study shows that orb-weaving spiders can use their webs to detect sounds. The findings are unfurled in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Ron Hoy: Any animal that makes sounds is likely to have an ear. Hopkin: Ron Hoy studies neurobiology and behavior at Cornell University in Ithaca. Hoy: …ranging all the way from…

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 hands-on: still a solid buy despite only minor improvements MSRP $100.00 “The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 makes only marginal improvements over its predecessor, but still retains all the things we love.” Pros Excellent durability Light and portable Balanced, 360-degree sound Affordable price point…

Ultimate Ears has announced its new and improved Wonderboom 3 portable Bluetooth speaker, which not only features several performance upgrades but introduces sustainable materials. The Logitech-owned brand has gone big on the speaker’s environmental credentials. The latest Wonderboom speaker uses a minimum of 31% post-consumer recycled plastic, and is wrapped in a sustainable fabric made from 100% recycled polyester. The packaging is also FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified. The firm says this means you can…

A big part of how a pair of wireless earbuds sounds is how well they fit, and how effectively they can channel music into your ears. It’s why most earbud makers will include a handful of silicone ear tips, as everyone’s ears are different. But Ultimate Ears’ new UE Drop buds are guaranteed to fit every user perfectly, because they’re created from molds of their ear.Custom-designed ear inserts for earbuds are far from a new idea, but the companies that make them mostly target professional musicians who need to wear an ear…

Ultimate Ears brought its in-ear monitor (IEMs) expertise to true wireless earbuds in 2020 with the UE Fits, a set of buds with fancy tech that molds the tips to fit your ears. Despite the interesting premise, the earbuds didn't deliver on a lot of the basics you expect from an audio accessory these days, namely subpar audio and limited features. The Logitech-owned brand is back with a new take on custom-fit buds, only this time the company is making the process more like how you would order a set of IEMs with the UE…

While a ton of people are fans of Apple's AirPods Pro earbuds, there are also many who are on the hunt for something else. They may find that the earbuds either don't fit right for their ears, don't like Apple's approach to audio, or think the price point is too high. If any of these reasons match how you feel, Bowers & Wilkins has a deal for you with their own high-end earbuds, the PI5 True Wireless in-Ear Headphones. The earbuds are a whopping $108 off and selling it at $141 for Prime Day, making it one of the best…

MP3 players have become somewhat obsolete, or at the very least, they’re niche products catering to a smaller audience. Even Apple pulled the plug on its iPod Touch earlier this year, as the smartphone has become the primary device for listening to music. Samsung is also well aware of this, and the company added several audio-related clever features — such as Adapt Sound — to its smartphones running One UI. Another audio feature built into One UI is Volume Monitor. As the name implies, this tool monitors your music…

Master & Dynamic’s MW75 headphones are like a luxury car for your ears — with a price to match MSRP $599.00 “Ultra-premium sound and style for an ultra-premium price.” Pros Luxurious materials Top-notch build quality Incredible sound Very good battery life Digital wired connection…