Today, Bose unveils the Bose Sport Open Earbuds and Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen), expanding its open-ear line with two products designed to create more listening moments across active pursuits and everyday life. Engineered for running, workouts, and outdoor adventures, the Sport Open Earbuds combine a secure, lightweight fit with a durable, soft silicone design and rich open-ear audio. The Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) are Bose's flagship open-ear experience, pairing the cuff-shape design Bose originally pioneered with improved, more immersive audio, longer battery life, clearer calls, and a refined design for all-day listening, from commutes and work to downtime and every moment in between.

The Bose Sport Open Earbuds ($199) and Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) ($299) will be available October 1, with preorders opening on September 19 on Bose.com and with select retailers. Both will be offered in Black or White Smoke. Sport Open Earbuds also launch in limited-edition Eucalyptus Green; and the next-gen Ultra Open Earbuds feature limited-edition Cherry Chocolate, Olive Green, and Sky Pink.

Today, RayNeo, a global leader in consumer augmented reality (AR) glasses, announced two milestone product lines: the RayNeo iO Smart Glasses and the cinema-grade RayNeo GT Series (comprising RayNeo GT and RayNeo GT Max).

The dual launch targets two primary ways consumers use spatial computing: all-day heads-up productivity and high-fidelity mobile entertainment. RayNeo enters the launch with proven momentum, leading the global consumer AR smart glasses market with a 23.7% market share by shipment volume, according to Counterpoint Research Q1 2026 data. With these additions, RayNeo expands its portfolio into lightweight everyday ambient computing and wide-field-of-view spatial cinema. Both product lines officially go on sale on September 4, 2026.

For 80 years, every chip ever built has moved data back and forth between memory and processor - consuming more than 90 percent of available power before a single calculation begins. At Anker Day in New York today, Anker Innovations announced it has ended that for consumer hardware. THUS, the company's first proprietary AI chip, computes directly inside NOR Flash memory, eliminating the transfer entirely - a neural-net compute-in-memory (CIM) architecture the company says is the first ever commercialized in a consumer device. The product carrying it, the soundcore Liberty 5 Pro, has already earned a Guinness World Records certification for the highest objectively measured speech quality score in TWS earbud history. Anker calls them Earbuds That Think.

THUS: Breaking an 80-Year Assumption in Chip Design
Every chip built today descends from an architecture established in 1945 by mathematician John von Neumann. Its defining logic was divide and conquer: break any problem into discrete steps, translate those steps into code, and execute them one at a time. Memory and the processor can therefore be physically separated. Programs live in memory; the CPU fetches one instruction at a time, executes it and advances to the next.

Sony Electronics Inc. today is introducing the next generation of its critically acclaimed 1000X series with the WF-1000XM6 truly wireless noise-canceling earbuds. Building on the legacy of the 1000X series, the WF-1000XM6 achieves outstanding sound quality with the best noise-canceling precision, enhanced call quality, and improved connectivity compared to the WF-1000XM5 predecessor model, as well as an ergonomic design which has been optimized for a comfortable fit.

In addition, Sony is also introducing a Sand Pink version of its industry-leading WH-1000XM6 over ear wireless noise-canceling headphones.

Sony Electronics Inc. has announced its latest wearable audio innovation: the LinkBuds Clip Truly Wireless Open Earbuds, new truly wireless open-clip earbuds that let users enjoy their music and the real world at the same time, redefining how people experience entertainment.

LinkBuds Clip offer a natural listening experience that keeps listeners aware of their surroundings, making it easy to hear traffic, conversations, and announcements without removing the earbuds. The socially friendly design allows users to keep listening while conversing naturally with people nearby, with reduced ear fatigue thanks to improved airflow and the absence of ear canal pressure. Designed for everyday use, they provide a secure fit, enhanced situational awareness, and long-lasting comfort.

Kiwi Ears Étude features the all-new Kiwi Vibration Transducer (KVT), a unique driver system that provides physical low-mid tactile vibrations, setting it apart from traditional bone conduction designs. Paired with a powerful 10 mm Beryllium-plated dynamic driver and three custom-tuned balanced armatures, the Étude achieves a stunningly immersive and detailed sound. With its precise 8dB sub-bass response, flat midrange, and extended treble, the Étude balances richness and clarity, offering a dynamic and lifelike listening experience.

KVT: Kiwi Vibration Transducer
The Kiwi Ears Étude is developed to showcase the KVT (Kiwi Vibration Transducer). Unlike traditional bone conduction drivers used in earphones, the KVT is more akin to scaled-down miniature vibration drivers found in Bluetooth vibration speakers. Featuring strong N52 neodymium magnets suspended by a heavy-tension spring system, the KVT physically vibrates a conduction plate when actuated by electrical currents. This technology provides tactile vibrations that enhance low-mid acoustics, offering a unique auditory experience.

Shokz revealed its brand new OpenFit 2 model at last week's CES trade event—naturally, this second generation open earbud plays successor to the original OpenFit model and will exist alongside the already released OpenFit Air (a cheaper alternative). Shokz's OpenFit series utilizes air conduction rather than bone conduction technology (as used by the OpenRun models) to deliver audio into a wearer's ear canals.

The new Open Fit 2 features a Shokz-designed DualBoost driver system—an "extra-large" 17.3 mm composite material dynamic driver produces lower/bass frequencies, while an independent high-frequency unit takes care of its namesake and mid-frequencies. TechPowerUp inspected and handled Shokz's new flagship and enjoyed the feel of its signature "Ultra Soft-Silicone 2.0" outer layer. Shokz has revised the Open Fit 2 earhook design—they believe that its updated shape should provide a better fit for the majority of owners.