AOL

I tried Apple's noise-canceling AirPods 4 for the first time. I felt like a scared Victorian child.

It's March of 2026, and I just bought my first pair of noise-cancelling headphones. I'm shocked, astounded, perturbed, and horrified: Is this how you people have been walking around all this time?!
Popular Science

Apple AirPods Pro 3 earbuds first impressions: The rightful Air to the throne

🛍️ Amazon Big Spring Sale: 100+ editor-approved deals worth buying right now 🛍️ By Tony Ware Published Sep 25, 2025 3:15 PM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) Adding us as a Preferred ...

I tested the AirPods Max 2, Sony XM6, and Bose Ultra 2: Why Bose is my top pick

I tested the AirPods Max 2, Sony XM6, and Bose Ultra 2: Why Bose is my top pick ...

AirPods Max 2 vs Pro 3: Which should you actually buy?

AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Pro 3: nearly identical sound, but are the Max 2 really worth $300 more? Here’s the honest breakdown ...

The Apple AirPods Max 2 Does A Lot of Things a Little Bit Better

A long-overdue refresh to Apple’s iconic over-ear headphones has a few subtle upgrades, but no signature hook.
Computerworld

A week with Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3

Apple sells millions of these things every year, so the arrival of new models that offer built-in translation and health tracking matters. With built-in translation and health tracking, Apple’s latest ...