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At the end of 2023, Sony released a newly designed PlayStation 5 Slim, a handheld PlayStation 5 Portal remote player, an accessibility controller kit and a pair of true wireless earbuds to round out the PlayStation experience for gamers. For 2024, the tech and entertainment company just released a new accessory that brings games to life with precision and immersive audio.
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Priced at $149.99 at Walmart, the Sony Pulse Elite is a new true wireless gaming headset that’s specifically designed for the PS5 and PS Portal. In fact, it even connects to two devices at the same time.
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Sony PS Pulse Elite Wireless Gaming Headset
Also available at Amazon, Best Buy and Target, this accessory delivers excellent gaming audio that’s clear, rich and completely immersive with deep and rumbling bass. It comes with a USB “PS Link” dongle that connects directly into the back of the PS5 to give you a low-latency wireless audio connection with virtually zero lag. It even has a long battery life of up to 30 hours per charge.
Meanwhile, the wireless gaming headset has a clever hidden microphone design, which slides out of the left earcup to let gamers chat with teammates and opponents online. In addition to the PS5, it’s Bluetooth-enabled with Mac and PC, as well as Apple iPhone and Android mobile devices.
The Sony PS5 Pulse Elite Wireless Gaming Headset comes out on Wednesday, Feb. 21. It’s available for $149.99 at Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Target and PlayStation Direct. (You can also find them on resale sites such as StockX.)
In the meantime, watch Sony’s innovation video for the gaming headset, below.
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For serious gamers, a high-performance gaming headset is just as important as a pro-level controller, solid and speedy Internet and one powerful console (or maybe two).
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Available for pre-order for $379.99, the Logitech G Astro A5O X is a wireless dual-band gaming headset, which means it can connect and switch audio from console-to-console with just a tap of a button with Logitech G’s “PlaySync.” It’s ideal for those times when you want to finish up a game on your PlayStation 5 and then start a new game on your Xbox Series X.
It delivers exceptional gaming audio that’s clear, robust and completely immersive with deep and heart-thumping bass — thanks to Logitech G’s 40mm “Pro-G Graphene” audio drivers and 24-bit “Lightning Wireless” technology for a low latency wireless audio with virtually no lag.
Logitech G Astro A5O X Gaming Headset
Logitech G Astro A5O X Gaming Headset
“Over the last decade, the A50 has become an icon in gaming headsets due to its focus on gamer-centric design, premium sound, and superior comfort and durability,” said Ujesh Desai, general manager of Logitech G, in a press release. “Our new A50 X elevates this beloved headset with an unmatched level of performance by combining the A50’s award-winning design with several new features and advanced technologies that truly revolutionize gameplay.”
Meanwhile, the wireless gaming headset — which has comfortable padded earcups and omnidirectional microphones — comes with a base station that works as a go-between the headset itself and your 4K TV via HDMI 2.1 for better performance and audio. It also works as a charging station for the wireless headset with up to 24 hours of battery life per charge.
Compatible with Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and most PC and Mac gaming sets, the Logitech G Astro A5O X Wireless Gaming Headset — which comes in black and white models — is set for release in early 2024. It’s available for pre-order for $379.99 at logitechg.com.
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Bowers & Wilkins, a leading audio company that produces top-of-the-line products, offers an array of award-winning speakers, headphones, and other devices. The brand’s Px8 over-the-ear headphones are among those lauded devices, and Bowers & Wilkins rolled out a new color finish that reminds us of a certain suit-wearing genius superhero.
Founded in 1966, Bowers & Wilkins has emerged as a leader in providing studio speakers, home speakers, car audio devices, and more. Engineers, musicians, and true audiophiles are the target audience for B&W products but they provide their premiere technology at a fair entry price.
The latest color from B&W for the Px8 is the Royal Burgundy finish. This version of the Px8, as we noted before, is a noise-canceling over-the-ear wireless headphones set that sport a Nappa leather finish along with gold trimmings. The Royal Burgundy joins the existing and still popular Black and Tan Nappa leather finishes.
The B&W team has refined the bells and whistles of its flagship headphones. If one is familiar with the vast world of headphone drivers, the Px8 came equipped with 40mm Carbon Cone drive units, the same drivers that power its innovative loudspeaker units. Paired with the Bowers & Wilkins-developed DSP (Digital Signal Processing), fans who use music streaming services can expect 24-bit high-resolution sound.
Other features of the Px8 included its standard single cast-aluminum arm structure, and the earcups, memory foam cushions, and headband also feature the Nappa leather trim. The Px8 also comes with a handy carrying case for easy transport and storage.
B&W updated its acoustic tuning that promises faster response and low distortion across a wide range of frequencies, building upon the build quality of the bar set by the Px7 S2 earbuds and the Px7 S2e over-the-ear headphones. What listeners can expect is the best representation of sound from the music you enjoy, especially if you use a streaming service that offers high-fidelity options.
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 model is priced at $699 in the Black, Tan, and new Royal burgundy finish.
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Beats by Dre is no stranger to the audio game, as the company has been pioneering top-rated headphones, earbuds and speakers for over 15 years. Now, one of the company’s newest products is getting a mark down as part of Amazon Prime Big Deals Day sale.
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Looking for tech deals? Save up to 50% off Beats Studio Pro and Beats Solo3 headphones from Oct. 10-11.
The all-new Beats Studio Pro headphones are on sale for $179.99 (reg. $349.99), Beats Solo3 start at just $94.05 (reg. $199.95).
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Beats Solo3 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
Beats Solo3 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones came out in 2021, and are one of the best-reviewed headphones online, with up to 22 hours of playtime, big, booming sound, and the latest Bluetooth technology, which means better connectivity and fewer drops. Solo3 are available in black, silver, citrus red and rose gold (you can also find them on sale for $99 at Walmart and $129.99 at Best Buy).
The noise-cancelling headphones feature pure adaptive noise canceling technology (pure ANC), which works to actively block out external noises like traffic, birds and conversation. Get a quieter, more immersive listening experience when you turn the ANC feature on.
Regularly, $199.95, Amazon’s Prime Day deal has the Solo3 headphones on sale for $95 — a whopping $105 off. Beats Studio Pro headphones are $170 off — this is the cheapest price we’re seeing online and the perfect chance to cop a pair of $350 headphones for under $200.
The Studio Pro headphones are available in four colors: black, brown, navy and sandstone.
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Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise–Cancelling Headphones
Music-wise, Beats has always been known for dynamic, wide-ranging sound, and these headphones deliver, with a well-balanced mix of highs and mids, and full, pulsating bass. The Studio Pro feature up to 40 hours of battery life.
Beats headphones are equipped with real-time audio calibration, which constantly works to adjust the track so it’s at its most pristine quality.
A single charge gets up to 22 hours of playtime with Beats Solo3. A quick 10-minute charge gets you up to three hours of play. Beats’ totally wireless headphones are great for commuting, for the office, or for travel. With noise-cancelling, they’re great when you want to put on some music and tune out your roommates or family members too.
This set includes Beats Studio3 or Studio Pro Wireless Headphones, a carrying case, 3.5mm RemoteTalk cable, Universal USB charging cable and quick start guide.
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PinkPantheress says she first met Rodrigo over dinner in London in 2021 and the two immediately hit it off. “We’re both quite similar ages and so it was quite nice to meet someone in front of me who was my age and had the same type of interests and sense of humor,” PinkPantheress recalls. “We’ve had different experiences in the music industry, but she can still empathize with a lot of what I might be going through as a young person navigating the industry and everything.”
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PinkPantheress spoke to Billboard in New York last week before a performance to promote Bose’s new line of QuietComfort Ultra headphones and wireless earbuds. The “Boy’s a Liar” singer says she’s been a fan of Bose for years and so it was a no-brainer to partner with the company to help launch their new releases.
“I’m a producer, so even in the early days in the studio or at school, I remember using Bose products and I never even really questioned them as a brand,” she says. “There are certain brands that have been around for so long that they’re kind of like the standard, and we don’t even question where they came from because we’ve just always had it there. That’s how I feel about Bose.”
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Earbuds
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The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds will be available beginning in October for $429 and $299 respectively. In addition to their noise-cancellation properties and comfortable fit, the new releases introduce Bose’s “Immersive Audio” technology, which creates a wider, more realistic soundstage so you feel like you’re right in the middle of the studio or concert. The result: music moves with you rather than being locked in a fixed position, so you’re always hearing the most accurate, detailed sound possible even when you’re on-the-go.
The headphones and earbuds are available to pre-order now.
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The best music is meant to be experienced, and you can’t do that with a lot of noise and distractions buzzing around in the background. That’s why more and more people are switching from their generic wired headphones to a pair of good active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones.
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Most ANC headphones will cost you into the hundreds of dollars, but right now, a surprise Amazon sale gets you the Soundcore by Anker Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones for just $44.99.
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Soundcore by Anker Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones
$44.99 $59.99 25% OFF
The Soundcore by Anker Life Q20 Headphones deliver hi-res music in crisp, clear detail, thanks to the Q20’s 40mm drivers. In terms of over-ear headphones, the brand’s BassUp technology is almost unmatched as it aims to conduct real-time analysis of low frequencies and strengthen bass output as needed. You can also customize your listening experience by double pressing the play button for an amplified listening experience — especially when jamming to genres such as EDM or hip-hop.
Ultimately, what you’re buying these headphones for, though, is their advanced noise-canceling technology. Anker’s headphones feature dual noise-detecting microphones that pick up and filter out up to 90% of ambient sound to ensure that nothing distracts you from your music.
The Anker Life Q20 deliver a whopping 40 hours of playtime in noise-canceling mode. Turn off ANC and get up to 60 hours. Need a quick boost? A short, five-minute charge gets you up to four hours of listening time.
The Anker noise-canceling headphones have a 4.5-star rating (out of five) with more than 47,000 five-star reviews. One shopper has even claimed the design and listening experience makes them “way better than AirPods.
This $45 deal not only gets you the Anker Life Q20 active noise-canceling headphones, but includes ultra-soft memory foam and protein leather earpads, charging cables and a travel case.
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Bose is one of the most-trusted names in audio engineering and their earbuds and headphones have been seen on everyone from top musicians and world-class producers, to star athletes like Patrick Mahomes (Bose is an official partner of the NFL).
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Now, the company is offering up one of the best Bose deals online for Amazon Prime Day, with a $130 discount on its best-selling wireless headphones. Right now, you can get the Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones for just $199 on Amazon. Regularly $329.99+, the latest Bose deal gets you a whopping 40% off one of the top-rated Bluetooth headphones on the market.
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Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
$199.00 $329.00 40% OFF
The Bose QuietComfort 45 features bass-boosting, high-fidelity audio and Bose’s signature clear, crisp sound. Whether you’re listening to rock or rap, music sounds well-balanced and detailed — download the Bose Connect app to personalize the headphones even more to how you like to hear your tunes.
What makes these Bose headphones stand out is their two levels of active noise cancellation, which help you tune out outside noise (I.e. traffic or conversations) so you can focus on the music. A built-in mic makes this great for taking calls on the go too, while Alexa capabilities let you control your settings, volume and more using just your voice.
A single charge gets you up to 22 hours of playtime; a quick 15-minute charge gets you up to three hours of use.
Everything pairs easily over Bluetooth 5.1, so you can stream your favorite playlists from your phone or computer with no stuttering or lag. The connection is super smooth and stays paired with your device even from the other side of the room.
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Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
$199.00 $329.00 40% OFF
This deal gets you the QuietComfort 45 Wireless Headphones, a carrying case, charging cable, audio cable and user manual. Choose from four colors on sale.
Regularly $329+, get Bose’s Bluetooth headphones for just $199 right now on Amazon and see all the Bose Prime Day deals here.
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