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Sunglasses that let you listen to music? Believe it or not, this isn’t a totally new idea. Back in the early 1980’s, there was a short-lived clavicle headphone fad, where people would listen to their music by placing a speaker on their collarbone. Needless to say, bone conduction technology has improved a lot since then. Applying the principles of bone conduction to sunglasses makes a …

Wireless audio can be a like a dream come true, but it can also be like a nightmare. It all depends how well your earbuds sync, how long their batteries last, and how comfortable it feels while you’re using them. Finding a good pair doesn’t have to be tough when you know exactly what you’re trying to get. EOZ Air Premium True Wireless Earphones EOZ …

For Bluetooth speakers around the $30-40 price range, excellence in one aspect of their design just means another attribute will be taking a hit. For example, excellent battery life can mean a heavier speaker, which translates into worse portability. Having to balance a dozen different factors, picking a good pair of Bluetooth speakers can be tricky. Especially if you care about more than portability. Solice …

Wireless earbuds are getting pretty popular, but there are advantages to keeping your buds wired. With that physical connection linking each earbud, your audio equipment doesn’t have to spend any battery power or computational energy trying to keep both buds in sync. With a wire, you can take advantage of a larger shared battery. And that quickly translates into a more enjoyable listening experience. TREBLAB …

Portability and comfort don’t always go hand in hand. It can actually be quite challenging to find headphones that don’t sacrifice too much portability, or too much comfort, in order to achieve the right balance. When you start to look for extra features like ANC, things only get more complex. But when you do find that balance, it’s absolutely worth it in the end. Dyplay …