Huawei just unveiled fully waterproof IP57-rated open earbuds and I think they could be the bargain of 2025

Huawei FreeArc are here, boasting IP57 dust- and water-ingress protectionIt's Huawei's second open-ear option after FreeClip, but the firm's first 'shell' designThey're affordable – and there's an extra saving if…

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Feel like the battery on your wireless earbuds degrades faster than other tech? You might not be wrong

New research examines battery degradation in different devicesDesign might make more of an impact than you expectUnderstanding the issues might lead to longer-lasting techIt looks like it’s official: batteries may…

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You have to see Dark Matter’s stunning wired earbuds, which have up to 8(!) drivers in stunning designs

Four models with up to 8 driversLaunching 21 January 2025$599 to $1,699 (about £499 / AU$965 to £1,399 / AU$2,739)There's a new name in the high-end earbuds market: Dark Matter…

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B&O’s earbuds with replaceable batteries for a ‘longer-lasting product’ get slammed for not being very replaceable

iFixit gives the Beoplay Eleven one out of tenSays the batteries are no more replaceable than AirPods'Beoplay Eleven are "far behind" Apple in terms of techOne of the big selling…

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