Bose’s new wired earbuds are simple in the best way
Bose’s new wired earbuds are simple in the best way

After Apple courageously removed the headphone jack from the iPhone in 2016, most people switched to Bluetooth earbuds and never looked back. But their wired counterparts have stuck around, and their sales even went up this year after five years of decline. Part of the resurgence can be tied to the fact that they’re cool […]

Bose starts adding Auracast to its headphones
Bose starts adding Auracast to its headphones

A new firmware update for the $449 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2 adds support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast as beta features. The flagship Ultra headphones are the first from Bose to support the audio sharing technology, which the company plans to bring to more devices soon. Only a few major manufacturers include […]

Bose’s first wired earbuds in 11 years add noise canceling
Bose’s first wired earbuds in 11 years add noise canceling

Everything old is new again as today Bose announced its first pair of wired earbuds since discontinuing the option in 2015. The new tethered earbuds, which are simply called the Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds, do away with battery anxiety and the need to remember to charge them every few days. Their functionality is limited, […]

Bose’s next open earbuds have more bass, more volume, and more battery life
Bose’s next open earbuds have more bass, more volume, and more battery life

Bose announced a new version of its Ultra Open Earbuds that helped kick off the industry trend of clip-on wireless earbuds nearly two-and-a-half years ago. The new Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) feature a subtle redesign with improved performance in both sound quality and battery life. They’re also joined by a new cheaper alternative called […]

The second-generation Bose QuietComfort Headphones are good, but don’t stand out
The second-generation Bose QuietComfort Headphones are good, but don’t stand out

Bose QuietComfort headphones used to be innovative. Bose’s noise-canceling research is the reason the technology is where it is today, and its headphones set the standard. They were the ubiquitous traveler’s accessory. But over the past few years, it’s felt like Bose has rested on that reputation, as other companies have caught up. Sony and […]

What happens to Bose when headphones become AI?
What happens to Bose when headphones become AI?

Today, I’m talking with Lila Snyder, who is the CEO of Bose. You certainly know Bose — it’s one of the most famous brands in all of consumer tech. The company started 60 years ago selling speakers to consumers, and its focus on research and development has led it to be a leader in both […]

Bose reveals second-gen QuietComfort Headphones and they steal some of the Ultra’s tricks.

Bose’s new QuietComfort Headphones bring TrueSpatial audio, lossless USB-C playback, improved noise cancellation, and a refreshed design for $359.

Bose’s upgraded QuietComfort headphones add head-tracking immersive audio
Bose’s upgraded QuietComfort headphones add head-tracking immersive audio

Bose announced a second-generation version of its entry-level QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones that were originally introduced in late 2023. The new headphones feature a refreshed design with a more comfortable headband that’s easier to adjust and ANC that better adapts to changing noise environments. The second-gen QuietComfort are also getting Bose’s TrueSpatial immersive audio technology that […]

Bose’s upcoming QuietComfort headphones appear online in six gorgeous colors

Bose’s next QuietComfort headphones have appeared online in six finishes, including Rosewood Mauve, DewDrop Mint, Eucalyptus Green, and Hazelnut Taupe. They are expected to launch on August 13.

Bose’s next QuietComfort headphones could steal the Ultra’s best features

A new leak suggests Bose’s QuietComfort headphones are finally getting a refresh — with smarter features, a redesigned look, and no price increase.