Oladance

Today, Oladance announced new open-ear headphones with Open Wearable Stereo (OWS) technology that makes them ideal for sports. According to the company, it provides a “natural, open, and safe connection between consumers and their environment.”OWS uses air conduction technology as the medium of sound transmission, which offers a 3D sound effect. They’re said to be much more comfortable to wear compared to bone-conduction earphones. To avoid discomfort, irritation, or hearing damage, these open-ear headphones…

So-called open-style earbuds are an interesting idea. By placing a speaker near your ear canal instead of in your ear canal like a conventional set of wireless earbuds, they’re supposed to let you hear your music while staying fully aware of your surroundings. And it looks like it’s an idea that’s catching on. In 2021, Bose was just about the only company making such a product — the $199 Bose Sport Open Earbuds. But in 2023, there are several to choose from including Cleer Audio’s $130 Arc and newcomer Oladance’s…