The wireless earbud market, after all, isn’t short of new entrants. And on top of that competition, Apple also doesn’t have the same level of ecosystem lock on AirPods as it does on the iPhone. While lots of people may never make the switch from their iPhone to an Android device simply because they can’t bear the thought of having to leave Apple’s Messages app and get green-bubbled in perpetuity,

Looking for a set of earbuds that are not within Apple's AirPods ecosystem? One option we can wholeheartedly recommend is the OnePlus Buds 4 for $99 on Amazon (save $30). To get that price, be sure to check the 'Apply $30 coupon' that is on the product page (right beneath the $129 asking price).

The Apple AirTag is Amazon's top-selling tech gadget, and it's on sale for only $22.98, only a few bucks more than the record-low price we saw on Prime Day. A great back-to-school gadget, simply attach the AirTag to your backpack or any item you don't want to lose, and your iPhone will locate it.

The AirPods market appears to be flatlining in the United States, but the launch of AirPods Pro 3 later this year could boost sales, a new

Regardless of which version of the AirPods 4 you purchase, these earbuds deliver more bass-rich sound than their respective predecessors. They also boast the new Voice Isolation feature, which improves voice calls by noticeably reducing background noise while making your voice sound clearer.

The Apple AirPods 4 are 31% off and the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC are 29% off from Best Buy. Here's your chance at savings when buying the wireless earbuds.

In which I gladly accept a set of AirPods Max with new USB audio and hook 'em up to various sources – and with a bit of patience, I reaped the rewards.

As iconic as Apple’s AirPods Max carrying case—which looks a lot like a bra—may be, other companies apparently aren’t afraid to infuse a little AirPods energy into their own accessories, and one of those companies is Nothing. Here’s its own personal take on the oft-bullied iBra: