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It’s easy to get lost in the music when you’re wearing comfortable headphones and jamming away to your favorite songs, but your brain could be suffering from burnout.
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Luxury audio brand Master & Dynamic partnered with Neurable, a neurotechnology company specializing in developing AI-powered tools, to introduce an innovation in smart headphones.
The MW75 Neuro headphones measure your brain activity to help boost productivity and avoid burning out by integrating Neurable’s brain-computer interface (BCI) and AI technology. Electroencephalography (EEG) sensors in the ear pads of the headphones track and analyze brain signals and translates them into “detailed brainwave data that offers valuable insights into focus levels and more,” according to a news release.
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Master & Dynamic MW75 Neuro Smart EEG ANC Headphones
Available in onyx and grey, MW75 Neuro headphones are up for pre-order and will be released on Oct. 31. They feature memory foam pads, an anodized aluminum headset, tempered glass and lambskin leather.
On the technical front, the hi-fidelity headphones are powered with 40mm beryllium metal drivers, Bluetooth 5.2, adaptive technology that connects to hi-res Bluetooth audio up to 100 feet and a 22-hour battery.
With the Neurable app, you can access your brainwave data and focus score, track your progress, find tips to enhance productivity and enact the Brain Break feature, which prompts you to pause and refocus.
“The brain serves as the core of our health and well-being, yet we have only scratched the surface of what is possible by understanding and harnessing its power,” said Dr. Ramses Alcaide, co-founder and CEO of Neurable. “In partnership with Master & Dynamic, we are eager to bring the future of neurotechnology to the world with the debut of our groundbreaking MW75 Neuro smart headphones. These headphones mark the beginning of BCI-enabled technology for all, with the development of future use cases already underway.”
Master & Dynamic’s product lineup includes the MW75 ANC Noise–Canceling Headphones ($599), MH40 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones ($399) and the MW09 Wireless Earbuds ($349).
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For Minecraft‘s 15th anniversary, we’ve seen a number of collaborations with top brands and retailers, like Lego, BMX, Walmart and others. But now, another popular company announced a new partnership and collaboration with the sandbox video game.
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Beats by Dre just dropped the Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones in the style of Minecraft. The new pair goes for $199.99 at Target.
And if you’re a Target Circle member, you can order now and get Beats Solo 4 Minecraft Wireless Headphones delivered straight to your home for free with orders over $35.
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If you want to take it a step further, you can sign up for the Target Circle Card (with no annual fee), which offers an extra 5% discount on all purchases, two-day free shipping with no order minimums and more. Learn more about the Target Circle Card here.
The Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones: Minecraft Special Edition are also available at Apple.com.
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Meanwhile, the wireless headphones feature Minecraft’s iconic pixel art style and frames, while they come in a black and green colorway. They also have a “hidden” Minecraft Creeper on the inside of the headband.
Aside from the Minecraft touches, these wireless headphones are pure Beats by Dre with premium and robust audio, deep and rumbling bass and a comfy fit with up to 50 hours of battery life per charge. The headphones are foldable for easier travel, while they come with a matching travel case. They feature Apple’s “Spatial Audio” for virtual surround sound and seamless syncing to any iPhone, iPad, MacBook and Apple TV 4K.
Priced at $199.99, the Beats Solo 4 Minecraft Wireless Headphones are available at Target. In the meantime, watch the Beats x Minecraft announcement trailer below:
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Additionally, Amazon has the Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones in various colors — like matte black, slate blue and cloud pink — on sale for $120, or 40% off their list price. This is the all-time lowest price ever on these stylish wireless headphones.
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Sonos is easily one of the best consumer audio brands on the market, but shockingly, it has never sold headphones, that was until now. The company unveiled its new Ace headphones.
The company’s first entry into the headphone market will not blow you away design-wise. However, what the brand is banking on with its Ace headphones is the sound quality that will offer “the most precise and immersive home theater experience possible.”
The Sonos Ace comes in two color options, “Soft White” and “Black,” with a simple modern look. It is for people in the market for a new pair of headphones that are not called AirPods Max or anything from Apple Beats.
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The Ace headphones fold in the same way as AirPods Max but offer a lightweight travel case, something AirPods Max users have been screaming for.
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Of course, the Ace headphones are wireless and offer features like “world-class” noise-canceling and transparency modes combined with “breathtaking” hi-resolution wireless audio.
Spatial audio is also available. Sonos promises an astounding 30 hours of battery life, with three hours of juice off three minutes of charging.
Comfort was another focal point with the Sonos Ace headphones featuring vegan leather ear cups that are “pillowy soft” and give the users a “wearing nothing” feeling, and they are replaceable.
“Sonos Ace represents our ambition to create moving sound experiences that are equal to the moment we live in. It is an exciting new chapter as we embark on what it means to design for personal listening,” said Maxime Bouvat-Merlin, Sonos Chief Product Officer. “True to Sonos’ heritage of premium products, each individual detail of Sonos Ace has been expertly crafted, custom designed, and tuned by the world’s leading sound experts to give you a listening experience unlike any other.”
The Sonos Ace headphones are available for pre-order, will officially launch on June 5, and will cost $449.
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Playing video games is great! It’s a wonderful way to decompress at the end of a long day or week. However, if you’re looking to take your game to the next level, then a trusty gaming headset just might do the trick.
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There are a few things to consider when looking for a gaming headset. First is immersive audio that’s detailed, robust and rich. The next thing is a sturdy microphone so you can easily communicate with other players online when playing multiplayer games. One of the things you don’t want is your microphone to die just when you’re about to take over a hill or command base.
Finally, you want to look for a gaming headset that’s comfortable to wear around your ears and over your head for long periods of time.
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We rounded up the best gaming headsets for different types of gamers, as well as for different types of consoles. Whether you’re an Xbox Series X gamer, a livestream cosplay gamer or everything in between, we’ve got you covered with our recommendations for next-level gaming immersion.
And if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can order now and get your games and accessories delivered to your home in less than two days thanks to Prime Delivery.
Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video and Prime Gaming; fast free shipping in less than two days; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market; access to exclusive shopping events — such as Prime Day and Black Friday — and more.
Read on to find our favorite headsets for gamers.
Sony
Best For PlayStation 5
PlayStation Pulse Elite Wireless Headset
A next-generation console calls for a next-generation gaming headset such as the PlayStation Pulse Elite Wireless Headset. It connects easily to the PS5 while also delivering wireless audio that’s immersive and deep.
HyperX
Best For Battery Life
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset
If you’re looking for a gaming headset that lasts for a long time, then the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset is the one for you since it has a whopping 300 hours of battery life per charge. That’s nearly 13 days of use!
SteelSeries
Best For Xbox
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
For Xbox gamers, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset is ideal thanks to impressive high-fidelity audio, advanced noise-cancelation and comfy all-day fit. It comes in white and black too.
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Best For Switching between Devices
Logitech G435 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset
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The Logitech G435 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset comes with a Bluetooth switch mode that makes it easier to go between consoles and gaming devices at a moment’s notice.
Audeze
Best For Sleek Design
Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset
The Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset has a premium fit with a sleek and stylish design that makes gaming sound as good as it looks.
Razer
Best For Cosplay
Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Pro Wired RGB Headset
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If you’re a cosplayer, then the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Pro Wired RGB Headset comes with kitty, bear and bunny ears that are interchangeable for various livestream looks.
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It’s a new year, meaning new Apple/Beats products. To help roll them out, the company enlisted the help of top female athletes Angel Reese, Naomi Osaka, and Sha’Carri Richardson.
The Apple-owned company unveiled the latest model in its long line of over-ear wireless headphones, the Solo 4. At launch, the Solo 4 headphones will cost $199 and promise up to 50 hours of battery life.
The Solo 4’s exceptional battery life can be attributed to the lack of active noise cancellation, a must-have feature now more than ever. It’s a bummer the Solo 4 headphones do have it, but Beats promises the other features make up for the lack of noise cancellation.
Those features include wired audio and passive tuning, allowing the Solo 4s to continue to work when the battery is dead and plugged in without sacrificing sound quality.
The Solo 4 also features custom acoustic architecture and supports native software on both Android and iOS devices.
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Beats also announced a new entry-level wireless earbuds model, the Solo Buds, which cost $79.99. While they might not be a premium offering, Beats still promises the Solo Buds will offer users “big Beats sound in the smallest case we’ve ever made.”
Also, for a $79.99 price point, you’re not getting ANC (active noise cancellation) or a charging case, but Beats boasts the Solo Buds will offer 18 hours of use on a single charge; after that, you have to plug up via USB-C.
The Solo 4 headphones are now available for pre-order and launch on May 2 in Matte Black, Slate Blue, and Cloud Pink.
The Solo Buds will arrive sometime in June, along with Matte Black, Storm Gray, Arctic Purple, and Transparent Red color options.
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The iconic amp maker Marshall is offering up an iconic deal right now, with its best-selling Major IV Headphones available for just $96 on Amazon. Regularly $150+, this is the first time these wireless headphones have been under $100, and the cheapest price we’re seeing for the retro-inspired cans online. Explore Explore See latest videos, […]
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Steve Lacy wants to bring fans into his universe through a new collaboration with Bose. The partnership aims to put a “retro spin” on the tech brand’s new Ultra Open Earbuds, as well as the Quietcomfort Headphones featuring a vintage-inspired colorway boasting style and quality sounds.
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When it came to designing the Bluetooth earbuds and over-ear headphones, the Grammy-winning artist took inspiration from what was already out there.
“I love applying the old approach to newer things,” Lacy said on the official campaign page. “And I think we created something that felt like vintage and modern, which is always something that feels good for everyone, I think, and classic. So I’m really happy with how it came out, and I like how it goes with my outfits.”
Steve Lacy X Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
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The Billboard Hot 100-topping “Bad Habit” singer wanted his exclusive colorway to boast vibes reminiscent of vintage mixing boards from the 1970s. While the base of the case and earbuds are light gray, you’ll notice accents of pink, blue and green for some subtle pops of color, which Lacy noted is “very me, right now” in a press statement.
A limited amount was made for the collaboration, and while it’s sold out online, you can still take advantage of all that the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds have to offer.
Billboard Shopping had the opportunity to test out the brand-new wireless earbuds and love the unique fit and its ability to let you seamlessly have a conversation without having to constantly pause and play your music — or take out an earbud. While the collaboration earbuds are priced at $399, you can save $100 with the first version, which is available in a black or white colorway.
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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds use a cuff-like design that helps leave your ear open to hear noises around you whether it’s a bicycle or your name called to notify you your morning coffee’s ready. You can switch between immersive audio that’ll provide some noise-cancelling capabilities and they’re waterproof to help prevent rain or dirt from damaging the acoustics.The wireless earbuds have been ranked a No. 1 bestseller on Amazon for open-ear headphones with reviewers praising the long battery life (up to 7.5 hours of play time!) and comfort.
Bose’s official campaign video was creative-directed by Lacy and aims to show just how “powerful” the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds can be. It follows the “Dark Red” singer as he’s taking a walk while listening to music. Along his journey, he completes good deeds within his community using his superhuman strength, which he obtains whenever he’s wearing his Bose earbuds.
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