LG Electronics (LG) and nine-time Grammy winner will.i.am have reunited to launch the latest edition of the xboom Buds lineup with the introduction of Buds Plus and Buds Lite. The LG xboom Buds Plus, the line's most advanced earbuds with superior sound and easy usability, are now available on LG.com for $179.99. The LG xboom Buds Lite, with long-lasting battery life, are also available now for $69.99. LG xboom Buds Lite and Buds Plus are now available at LG.com and at LG authorized retailers nationwide.

Expertly tuned, tested and approved by one of pop culture's most tech-savvy musical acts, the xboom Buds series delivers unique sound, characterized by will.i.am's signature use of balanced warm tones. Guided by his belief that sound enriches experiences, will.i.am hosted the recent FYI Visionaries event to debut the new xboom lineup, which he developed as the "experiential architect" of the company's "xboom by will.i.am" brand.

QCY has introduced H3S, the latest update to its H3 over-ear headphone series, reinforcing the brand's commitment to making advanced noise-canceling audio more accessible to everyday users. Building on the strengths of the H3 line—strong noise cancellation, immersive sound, and all-day comfort—the H3S brings meaningful improvements in ANC performance, audio tuning, endurance, and ergonomics, shaped around practical listening scenarios.

Over-ear active noise-canceling headsets are becoming an integral part of modern life. From daily commutes and remote work to study sessions and moments of leisure, expectations for audio products have evolved beyond functionality alone—toward experiences that blend seamlessly into everyday living. Guided by long-standing user insight and a consistent product philosophy, QCY has responded to this shift. H3S embodies that vision: an over-ear active noise-canceling headset designed for real-world use and built to fit naturally into daily life.

As the audio landscape continues to be enriched by a wave of standout innovations, QCY, a leading brand driven by continuous audio innovation, proudly unveils its Hybrid Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds—MeloBuds N20. Combining exceptional sound performance, powerful hybrid noise cancellation, and up to 40 hours of immersive listening, the MeloBuds N20 is designed to surprise and delight, elevating commutes and everyday moments into experiences that are smarter, more comfortable, and blissfully quiet.

Tailored Sound, Elevated Listening
At the heart of the sound experience is a 13 mm dynamic driver, precisely engineered to deliver rich, full-bodied audio with remarkable depth and clarity. From resonant lows to finely detailed mids and highs, every note is reproduced with balance and power, bringing music to life with natural warmth and immersive presence. Whether you are listening to music, podcasts, or calls, the expansive driver ensures a more expressive and engaging soundstage, transforming everyday listening into a truly refined audio experience.

Cadence (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced the Cadence Tensilica Hi-fi iQ DSP IP, the sixth generation of its highly successful Hi-fi DSP family, based on a new architecture purpose-built for next-generation voice AI and emerging immersive audio. As these applications proliferate in the home entertainment, automotive infotainment and smartphone markets, the Hi-fi iQ DSP delivers the performance and energy efficiency required to meet growing SoC computational demands. Compared to the industry-leading Tensilica Hi-fi 5s DSP, the Hi-fi iQ DSP offers 2X greater compute performance, 8X higher AI performance and more than 25% energy savings for most workloads—delivering over 40% performance uplift on numerous audio codecs.

"With the increased growth of AI across virtually every facet of the industry, audio and language have become critical interfaces for users," said Anshel Sag, VP and principal analyst, Moor Insights and Strategy. "The AI performance and energy savings with Cadence's new flagship Tensilica Hi-fi iQ DSP position it to enable future AI-enhanced applications and offload processing from other IPs."

Jabra, a global leader in professional audio and video solutions, today announces the launch of the Evolve3 series, the next generation of its market-leading headset lineup. Building on the success of Evolve and Evolve2, this latest evolution introduces a boomless mic design with class-leading comfort and portability, future-ready voice access for AI and real-time adaptive noise cancellation. It's engineered to be the first true cross-over headset, built to meet the needs of today's hybrid professionals and designed for day-to-day personal use.

The Evolve3 85 (over-the-ear) and Evolve3 75 (on-the-ear) offer professional-grade voice clarity and all-day comfort in a modern, contemporary and Danish design. Whether switching between meetings, concentrating on complex projects or using voice to activate AI tools, Evolve3 is built to match the pace and flexibility of modern work.

HAVIT, a global consumer tech brand, will debut its SPACE Series at CES 2026, the world's leading tech event. Built on HAVIT's advanced acoustic technology, the SPACE Series aims to create a personal and reassuring space that helps users restore focus, calm, and imagination in a noisy and fast-paced world. "With the SPACE Series, we want every user to enjoy their own comfort zone—where fun and imagination are free to flow," said Yao, brand director at HAVIT.

A Reimagined Audio Lineup for Modern Life
The SPACE Series includes three product forms—over-ear, semi-in-ear, and open-ear clip-on—each engineered with tailored acoustic solutions that adapt naturally to real-world scenes.

JLab, a leader in personal technology, today announced the launch of its newest products and updates, showcasing the brand's continued commitment to delivering high-quality, consumer-focused audio solutions. Headlining this announcement is the introduction of the JBuds Mini ANC, the next-gen Go Work 3 headset, and a fresh Cloud white colorway for the JBuds Open Headphones.

World's Smallest Noise-Cancelling Earbuds
Building on the success of the original JBuds Mini, the new JBuds Mini ANC pack active noise canceling (ANC) technology into a remarkably tiny footprint. With a 50% smaller case and 30% smaller earbuds than the JLab Go POP+, these are the smallest true wireless earbuds with ANC offered by a major audio brand.

Kensington, a worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business, and home office professionals, will preview new Thunderbolt 5 docking stations, ergonomic input devices, professional video conferencing solutions, and next-generation security products at CES 2026 at Pepcom's Digital Experience! 2026 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel on January 5, 2026. The new solutions are designed to enhance performance, productivity, and protection for IT, business, and hybrid work users.

Kensington Expands Family of High-Performance Thunderbolt 5 Docking Solutions
Kensington will showcase its expanding portfolio of high-performance Thunderbolt 5 docking stations with a preview of the new Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station (SD5010T5) and will spotlight its high-end, innovative SD7100T5 EQ Pro 19-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station.

Fender Audio, a consumer electronics brand owned by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and operated under license by Riffsound Pte. Ltd., makes its CES debut with the launch of two flagship products: the ELIE portable speaker series and MIX headphones. These releases mark Fender Audio's entry into the premium personal audio market with products designed for performance, versatility, and modern lifestyles.

ELIE Speakers
The ELIE (Extremely Loud Infinitely Expressive) portable Bluetooth speaker series combines elegant design with precision audio engineering to create a new benchmark in portable sound. Available in two models—E6 and E12—each unit integrates built-in subwoofers and a world-first Waves SOC implementation to deliver powerful, distortion-free sound across a wide dynamic range. Reinventing how DSPs (Digital Signal Processors) and SOCs (System on a Chip) are utilized in speaker design, the ELIE speakers deliver more power at a higher efficiency, yielding greater volume and acoustic clarity than other portable speakers in the same size and category.

MMX 150 wireless: A headset for gaming and everyday use
While developed for focused gaming sessions, the MMX 150 is equally suitable for casual party games, listening to music, or binge-watching your favourite series. Its wide-ranging soundscape can be customised via the beyerdynamic app.

Inside the headset, a 40 mm premium dynamic driver forms the foundation of an immersive sound experience. Gamers benefit from precise spatial reproduction, allowing them to detect even the subtlest in-game sounds. Latency is just 30 milliseconds when used with the included dongle. Alternatively, the headset can connect via Bluetooth 5.3. LC3 codecs ensure energy-efficient transmission, extending battery life to up to 50 hours.

Fairphone, the global leader in modular and sustainable electronics, introduces the new Fairbuds XL, the next evolution of its award-winning modular, self-repairable headphones. Building on the success of its predecessor, the new Fairbuds XL improves on features that made the original a success, delivering richer sound, greater comfort, and even better sustainability.

Chandler Hatton, Chief Technology Officer at Fairphone: "With the new Fairbuds XL, we set out to build something truly worth keeping. Every improvement we made had to enhance both performance and responsibility. So you get richer sound, a more comfortable fit, and a design you can open, repair, and continue using long after most products are replaced. Better audio, better materials, certified longevity - all working together. This is what technology looks like when modularity, longevity and caring for people and the planet is at the core of the design from the very start."

Today, EPOS launches the IMPACT 500, an on-ear Bluetooth headset for professionals with dynamic work styles who demand unrivalled call clarity and active noise cancellation - with a forthcoming option to go dongle free!

Smarter sound, smarter focus
The IMPACT 500 combines high-end technology from EPOS AI enabling industry-leading voice pick-up, with EPOS BrainAdapt that lessens brain fatigue and enhances focus and productivity by as much as 40%, according to internal studies. Adaptive microphone technology powered by EPOS AI intelligently identifies and shuts down noise, heightening the clarity of the speaker's voice.

Creative Technology today announces the launch of the Aurvana Ace 3, setting a new benchmark in personal audio. Featuring the award-winning xMEMS solid-state driver system, Snapdragon Sound with aptX Lossless, and Mimi Sound Personalization, the Aurvana Ace 3 offers an unrivaled listening experience—precisely tuned to each individual's hearing profile.

PURE PERFORMANCE: High-resolution audio, delivered wirelessly
With support for Snapdragon Sound with aptX Lossless and LDAC [Editor's note: Requires compatible device and high-resolution audio content], users can enjoy CD-quality, high-resolution music playback—wireless and uncompromised.

Beats today introduces Powerbeats Fit, the latest evolution of its popular Beats Fit Pro earbuds and a new addition to the bestselling Powerbeats family. Powerbeats Fit delivers enhanced durability and improved in-ear comfort with a redesigned wingtip that is just as stable as Powerbeats Pro 2's earhook—all housed in a more compact charging case with an IPX4 rating. Powerbeats Fit is available to order starting today in four stylish colors—Jet Black, Gravel Gray, Spark Orange, and Power Pink—for $199.99 (US) from apple.com.

"Reintroducing Beats Fit Pro as Powerbeats Fit—alongside Powerbeats Pro 2—unifies our lineup under a name synonymous with athletic performance and gives customers a clearer choice between two distinct, fitness-first form factors," said Oliver Schusser, Apple's vice president of Music, Sports, and Beats. "Powerbeats Fit combines the best of Beats Fit Pro with next-level comfort, durability, and portability—making it a worthy addition to the Powerbeats family."

In today's hybrid work environment, clear, reliable audio is essential. IT leaders and employees alike agree: seamless collaboration starts with the right tools. Enter the Dell Pro Plus Earbuds (EB525), the latest addition to Dell's AI-based audio portfolio. These earbuds combine advanced noise filtering, voice optimization and all-day comfort for employees with easy deployment and manageability for IT teams.

As the world's first earbuds to earn Microsoft Teams Open Office Certification, the Dell Pro Plus Earbuds are designed to empower effortless communication, whether you're commuting, working remotely or jumping into a quick Teams meeting. For IT, they simplify the challenge of managing audio solutions in a hybrid work environment, ensuring employees have the tools they need to stay productive, connected and focused on what matters most.

Bang & Olufsen's new Beo Grace earpieces combine a slim aluminium form with outstanding sound performance, embodying the brand's uncompromising mastery in uniting acoustic innovation with timeless design and craftsmanship. Born from Bang & Olufsen's relentless pursuit of perfection and inspired by fine jewellery, Beo Grace fuses miniaturised design with audio innovation, bringing exceptional sound that fits effortlessly in your pocket.

"Beo Grace is more than a new product, it is a symbol of the century ahead. Inspired by the elegance of fine jewellery and crafted from our signature aluminium, it distils everything Bang & Olufsen has stood for since 1925: uncompromising sound, enduring craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. With Beo Grace we are bringing our heritage of acoustic ingenuity into a form you can wear - a piece of design sculpture that ushers in a new era of wearable sound," says Bang & Olufsen CEO Kristian Teär.

Today, Logitech introduced Zone Wireless 2 ES and Zone Wired 2 headsets, designed for noisy offices. With AI-powered noise-canceling mics, hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) that automatically adjusts to minimize background noise, and a gaming-inspired headstrap design for all-day comfort, the headsets turn open office clamor into quiet focus zones. While open offices cultivate free-flowing face-to-face interaction, they are also notorious for distractions. Studies cite $468 billion in productivity losses for companies due to time-sucking distractions that hinder deep, focused work.

"Uninterrupted focus is the new currency of work. With more employees returning to office, it's more critical than ever to protect their concentration," said Hanneke Faber, Chief Executive Officer. "Zone Wireless 2 ES and Zone Wired 2 for Business were engineered to safeguard against those costly distractions."

LG Electronics (LG) is expanding the xboom Buds lineup with the introduction of Buds Plus and Buds Lite, building on the success of the original xboom Buds launched in January. Designed to deliver high-quality audio experiences for casual listeners and discerning audiophiles alike, the new models offer immersive sound, extended battery life and ergonomic comfort, ensuring uninterrupted listening wherever life takes you.

Expertly tuned by world-renowned musician will.i.am, the xboom Buds series delivers high-resolution sound quality and rich bass. With this expansion, LG continues to differentiate its audio offerings by providing a diverse range of features and pricing options tailored to different lifestyles - from premium performance to essential everyday use.

Today, Bose is announcing the next generation of its critically acclaimed noise-cancelling headphones, the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen). Retaining the hallmarks of the QuietComfort line—world-class noise cancellation, high-quality audio, and legendary comfort and stability—this new release introduces a suite of meaningful enhancements to Bose's flagship headphones to take the iconic listening experience they provide to the next level.

The next-gen QC Ultra Headphones deliver upgrades in both audio and noise cancellation, including lossless USB-C audio for crystal-clear, low-latency sound; a new algorithm for more precise adaptive noise cancellation; and the addition of Cinema Mode to make video content more lifelike with clearer dialogue. Additional thoughtful updates include extended battery life, smarter on-head detection with a faster start-up time and automatic Bluetooth standby with a deep sleep low-energy mode. These new features and enhancements are all wrapped in a new premium design with polished metal materials and colorways.

Apple today announced AirPods Pro 3, taking the most popular headphones in the world to an entirely new level. AirPods Pro 3 deliver unbelievable sound quality and the world's best in-ear Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)—removing up to 2x more noise than the previous-generation AirPods Pro, and 4x more than the original AirPods Pro. The updated design helps AirPods Pro 3 fit even better and provides greater in-ear stability during activities like running, HIIT, yoga, and more. For the first time, users can utilize AirPods Pro 3 to measure heart rate and track over 50 workout types with the new experience in the Fitness app on iPhone. Live Translation also comes to AirPods, making face-to-face conversations easier by helping users connect even if they don't speak the same language.

AirPods Pro 3 can be pre-ordered today, with availability beginning Friday, September 19.

"With AirPods Pro 3, the most popular headphones take a massive leap forward, providing fantastic sound quality and the world's best ANC of any in-ear wireless headphones," said John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. "Combined with an improved fit that provides greater stability for even more people, heart rate sensing, extended battery life, and Live Translation enabled by Apple Intelligence, AirPods Pro 3 take personal audio to the next level."

xMEMS Labs, the leader in solid-state MEMS audio solutions, today announced that its breakthrough Cypress full-range MEMS speaker, together with the Alta-S companion drive ASIC, is now ready for mass production. This milestone represents the industry's first commercially viable full-range solid-state audio solution capable of meeting the demanding Sound Pressure Level (SPL) requirements for noise-cancelling true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds.

With Cypress' silicon diaphragm, monolithic solid-state construction, lightning-fast mechanical response, and flat, near-zero phase response, earbuds can now achieve wider-bandwidth noise suppression, improved passive noise isolation, and unprecedented sound clarity in a package just 46 mm³ and weighing only 98 milligrams.

Belkin, a leading consumer electronics brand for over 40 years, today announced three new charging solutions, further expanding its award-winning mobile power portfolio, alongside four new additions to its growing SoundForm audio range. The newly announced products will debut at IFA 2025, where Belkin will be exhibiting in Exhibit Hall 3.2, Stand #115.

Designed and developed at Belkin's Global Headquarters in California, the latest product lineup reflects the brand's hallmark commitment to safety, performance, and usability. Belkin continues to deliver future-ready accessories that meet the evolving needs of today's devices and consumers. Every Belkin mobile power device undergoes SmartProtect testing for uncompromising safety, while SoundForm audio products pass 150 quality checks to ensure balanced bass, clear vocals, and crisp treble. With 98dB output for adults and safe 85dB limits for kids, testing covers frequency response, distortion analysis, noise isolation, and more.

JBL's well-loved headphone range is back with some serious upgrades. The newly refreshed JBL TUNE Series has something for everyone, no matter how you like to listen. JBL Tune 780NC and Tune 680NC introduce Adaptive Noise Cancelling (ANC) and JBL Spatial Sound to the popular value headphone range, while JBL Tune 730BT and Tune 530BT offer great everyday listening with JBL Pure Bass Sound. Complete with fresh designs, new colors to choose from, and on-ear and over-ear options, the new JBL Tune headphones look, feel and sound the part.

JBL Tune 780NC and Tune 680NC
Whether you're zoning in at the library, taking a call on a packed train or relaxing to a playlist, JBL Tune 780NC and Tune 680NC are feature-packed and here to upgrade your listening. Available for just €129.99 and €99.99 respectively, the new headphones are packed with 40 mm drivers in 780NC and 32 mm drivers in 680NC for JBL Pure Bass and added Spatial Sound.

beyerdynamic is set to unveil three new headphone models at the International Radio Exhibition (IFA) in Berlin. The brand-new additions are precisely tailored to the different needs of users. While the AVENTHO 200 proves to be a flexible companion for frequent travelers, the AMIRON 200 delivers motivating sounds for runners and active sports enthusiasts. The range is rounded off by the new AMIRON ZERO, which appeals to style-conscious early adopters with its innovative clip design.

AVENTHO 200: Take it anywhere and use it flexibly
The AVENTHO 200 is a versatile companion for at home and on the go. Whether relaxing with the favorite playlist, traveling, or for professional purposes, the wireless over-ear headphones from beyerdynamic adapt to everyday life and offer the ideal balance of functionality, comfort, and outstanding sound quality at any time.

At IFA Berlin 2025, one of the world's leading tech trade shows, global consumer tech brand HAVIT is set to make a bold statement with a series of audio innovations, showcasing its latest breakthroughs in immersive audio technology. HAVIT warmly invites attendees to visit our booth and experience our transformative updates firsthand.

HAVIT's Highlight Products: Pioneering the Future of Audio
Leading HAVIT's lineup are the SPACE NC02T adaptive ANC earbuds and the FUXI-H8 gaming headset—the world's first open-back gaming headset.