Improved noise cancellation, longer battery life, but instances of a chirping sound mean improvements in some areas but foibles in others

The AirPods Pro 3 has a new built-in heart rate sensor—and yes, it’s pretty darn good. It works by shining light into the skin inside your ear canal and analyzing how that light reflects back—a method called photoplethysmography (PPG)—to estimate your pulse.

If the iPhone is Apple’s crown jewel, the AirPods are its quiet empire, the one product that redefined how we consume sound without ever asking for attention. It’s funny how Apple keeps making the AirPods look like they’ve barely changed,

Before I get into all the changes, here's a quick breakdown of what's stayed the same. The AirPods Pro 3's list price is still $249 (£219, AU$429). That wasn't a ...

I have always loved specialised headphones. Headphones that are the best for the gym, or travel, or listening to a new song by my favourite band for the first time. I have a wall and a drawer adorned with headphones that each have a specific purpose.

Apple's third-gen noise-canceling earbuds have arrived with a smaller design, better noise cancellation, heart-rate monitoring and improved all-around performance for the same $249. Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews ...

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While there are dozens of wireless earbuds on the market, tech consumers have found that many fall short of expectations. As a result, it’s hard to experience sound in its finest form, especially when they’re listening to their favorite music or taking ...

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I’ve long told anyone who would listen (which, OK, is pretty much just my lovely wife) that the AirPods Pro 2 is probably one of Apple’s best products. It’s got everything you’d want in a mid-priced, high-end set of earbuds: excellent sound ...