Audio

What you need to know

• Rumors claim that Samsung's previously rumored open-ear or "clip-on" earbuds, the Galaxy Buds Able, have changed names to "Galaxy Buds On."
• However, a leak from another source claims "Galaxy Able" might remain, as the title was discovered in the Wearable app's code with the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
• Earlier this year, Galaxy Buds Able were rumored to be earbuds that rely on bone conduction for producing sound with

What you need to know

• Nothing Ear 3a introduces Audio Snapshot with onboard storage.
• The earbuds can also record phone calls and meetings.
• New 12mm drivers, 45dB ANC, and Hi-Res Audio support are included.
• Pricing starts at just $99.

Nothing makes some of the best wireless earbuds on the market, and

Deals on wireless earbuds are hardly uncommon, but finding a discount that drops 50% off one of my favorite models? That's when I really start paying attention. This week only, Best Buy's 4th of July sale is carving half off the Momentum 4 True Wireless earbuds by Sennheiser, knocking the price of the top-rated buds down to only $149.99.

A good pair of earbuds is fairly easy to find, but finding a good pair of affordable earbuds can be a challenge. The Pixel Buds 2a are surprisingly good for their price point, which makes this Prime Day deal even better, bringing the earbuds down to their lowest price since launch.

Over-ear headphones can get expensive quick — I routinely test models between the $400 and $600 price points. If you're on a budget, going with an on-ear pair of headphones can be an excellent way to save without sacrificing quality. On-ear headphones come with perks of their own, like lightweight designs and secure fits.

I became a Powerbeats user with the Powerbeats2 Wireless — they came out 12 years ago — and I've used every model released since. The Powerbeats Pro 2 are the most well-rounded workout earbuds yet, and I bought two pairs of the Nike collab for $250 each for me and my sister.

I test every mainstream pair of wireless earbuds that come out, and my buying advice is simple: grab the pair that matches your phone. More often than not, it really is that easy. If you have an iPhone, get AirPods. If you have a Samsung Galaxy phone, get Galaxy Buds.

In between summer travel and beach parties, I'm gonna be spending a lot of time relaxing in the comfort of my own home. I love listening to music, and since I've been meaning to upgrade my setup after moving into a new space, something as cool as the new Sony PS-LX3BT Wireless Bluetooth Turntable seems to fit the bill!

Indeed, Prime Day is often the perfect time to pick up the more expensive products on your wishlist, especially if you're looking for earbud deals. For instance, these Bang and Olufsen Beoplay Eleven earbuds are 30% off for Amazon Prime Day, bringing the premium-level buds' price tag down to just $419.30.

It has been a busy 15 months of travel, and I managed to visit 12 countries in that time. That involved over 60,000 miles and over 150 hours of flying time. In all that time, I used just one headset predominantly: Bose's QuietComfort Ultra, and there's a good reason for that.