headphones

The internet has a lot of thoughts about Apple's AirPods Max headphones

Apple is officially expanding its tech empire further into the headphones industry. This week, the company announced the AirPods Max, its first-ever over-ear headphones. Naturally, as with all of Apple’s new launches, the internet has a lot of thoughts about the new headphones. Read more: Here’s what Courtney Love thinks of Miley Cyrus’ recent Hole […]

10 scene trends we're still down with that prove it wasn’t a phase at all

If history has taught us one thing, it’s this. Any subculture is going to have its fair share of values, cultural markers and questionable hairstyles. That’s why our video of 10 scene trends that will never go out of style doesn’t really feel dated. Most of the time, we’re still embracing the same things. That […]

Top 10 scene trends that will never go out of style

The scene subculture has changed throughout the years from the bands we love, clothes we wear and things we have come to appreciate. While a lot has changed since the peak scene days of the early 2000s, much has stayed the same—wearing black 24/7 and being unable to pass a Spencer’s or Hot Topic without taking […]

Apple set to introduce noise cancelling AirPods this week

People have gotten used to the initially overhyped Apple AirPods since their launch in 2016, and it looks like they’re about to become even better now with the pro model. The tech giant is introducing a noise-cancelling set of AirPods starting this Wednesday, October 30. Read More: Ozzy Osbourne expected to release a new album in 2020 […]

See if your state legally lets you wear headphones while driving

[Photo by: Malte Wingen/Unsplash] Sure, we like jamming in the car like everyone else. And while we typically prefer to jam sans-headphones, some people might prefer to rock with 'em on. However, it's not actually legal to do in all places. Read more: New noise-cancelling headphones will recognize when someone says your name Digital Music News shared a breakdown […]

Apple officially removes headphone jack in new iPhone

At the company's Keynote earlier today, Apple announced a new and improved iPhone model, dubbed the best of its kind to date. The iPhone 7 will change the music consumer's experience in particular, officially removing the headphone jack for the first time ever. However, the change may not be as devastating as previously thought. Read […]

New noise-cancelling headphones will recognize when someone says your name

Amazon is joining the personal headset world by announcing plans for noise-cancelling headphones that will recognize when someone says your voice. According to a report from The Guardian, the concept includes utilizing the microphones in noise-cancelling headphones that mute outside soundscapes, and programming them to recognize certain words—such as your name. Read more: These “ear-free” headphones […]

These "ear-free" headphones allow you to hear music through your skull

StudioBananaThings’ BATBAND may mark the end of in-ear headphones. The “ear-free” device allows you to hear music through your skull, therefore permitting your ears to be more aware of your surroundings, (via ConsequenceOfSound). “BATBAND [is] the first hi-fidelity, bone conduction headphone,” offers BATBAND’s Kickstarter promo video, which you can watch below. “A truly groundbreaking product […]

These new earbuds allow you to turn life down and your music up

Doppler Labs have revealed their newest project, Here Active Listening System, an in-ear device that allows the user to control how they hear their surroundings. Rolling Stone reports that Quincy Jones and composer Hans Zimmer have signed on to the endeavor, with the artists acting as both advisor and investor.  The new Active Listening System allows its user to […]