#headphones

#headphones

CMF, the budget-focused sub-brand that Nothing plans to spin off into a standalone subsidiary, has launched its first pair of over-ear wireless headphones. The CMF Headphone Pro borrows features like a multi-function roller control from Nothing's Headphone 1 that debuted in July, but while Nothing's over-ears feature a polarizing boxy design, CMF's go hard on the soft curves with round earcups, cushions, and a well-padded headband.

The sound is good, the noise-cancelling is great, and the look is amazing. Isn't that enough? With headphones, I kind of want to replicate a live show. I'm sitting at my desk, cleaning the kitchen, or standing on the train, and I want that shit to rock. On the standard EQ, I found the Dyson OnTrac lacking, but once I switched to boost the bass, I couldn't be happier.

Apple has taken what is arguably one its most iconic and widely acclaimed products -- the AirPods Pro 2 -- and elevated them with a significant upgrade for 2025. Since the product has a simple mission and it didn't appear that there were a ton of things Apple could do to make them better, it's always a risk to make big changes.

Well, you can go right ahead and check off all three boxes with the Marshall Major V on-ear wireless headphones. These Bluetooth headphones are stylish as heck, produce great sound, and pretty dang affordable. They're normally listed at $160. However, Amazon has them as part of a limited time deal at the moment. They're going now for as low as 38% off which drops the price by a solid $61. You'll only be paying $99.

Bose has announced a second-generation version of its QuietComfort Ultra wireless headphones it first introduced nearly two years ago. The name is the same, but the new Ultra finally adds support for listening to lossless audio over a USB-C cable, while still carrying forward the 2.5-millimeter analog headphone jack for those who don't always want to go wireless. Available for preorder starting today through Bose's online store, the second-generation QuietComfort Ultra is priced at $449 - a small price bump over the $429 originals.

Labor Day brings it with it the same things every year: A day off from work, and massive discount deals on Amazon. The Amazon Labor Day Sale is now live, with markdowns upwards of 40% on the top headphones and speakers, the most desirable Apple products, iconic vinyl records and turntables to spin them on, and so much more. Plus, some of these deals extend even beyond the September 1st holiday!

I was planning on talking to you guys today about how my recent trip out to Colorado, along with the fast-approaching fall, has me uncharacteristically drawn to a more outdoorsy way of dressing. I bought a pair of Hoka trail shoes despite living nowhere near anything that could rightfully be called a trail. I bought a new fleece. I agreed to test a $650 Arc'teryx jacket for some reason?

The EarFun Tune Pro features active noise cancellation (ANC), a dual-driver design, USB-C, aux input, and boasts up to 120 hours of battery life.

The Solo 4 design shows Beats' deviation from flashy, chrome accents adorned with heavy branding, transitioning to a muted matte finish with simplistic elements.

Apple AirPods Max are priced at $429.99, a 22% discount from the original price of $549.00, providing features like active noise cancellation and high-fidelity audio.

Amazon's Prime Day sale is still ongoing, prompting retailers to lower prices to attract customers, with Walmart running its sale from July 8 to July 13.

During Amazon's Prime Day sale, significant discounts are available on popular gadgets including Apple's AirPods 4, with a notable $100 off, and $50 off on the Meta Quest 3S headset.

The Nothing Headphone (1) is expected to launch on July 1, debuting alongside the Phone (3), with a competitive pricing strategy across regions.