With more and more earbuds coming with touchscreen cases, I've got to ask: "why?".

Anker Day 2026 brings two new pairs of earbuds, as well as a smartphone tie-in app and news of new components.

Dali has unveiled the Vega, an all-in-one piece of hi-fi gear that combines speaker, amp, streamer and soundbar — and it can be stuck on your wall or laid on a surface

YBA has made what it claims is the world's first "transportable" CD player for Super Audio CDs, but it's not exactly a handheld model.

The Edifier M90 is a jack-of-all-trades desktop and monitor speaker that connects in loads of ways.

The Sivga M260 look like Apple's iPod earbuds, but with a big driver, premium build and multiple connection options.

The Sivga M260 look like Apple's iPod earbuds, but with a big driver, premium build and multiple connection options.

The Verified By Spotify badge lets you find out if an artist is real on the streaming giant, but you still can't filter out AI slop in playlists

The Anker Soundcore Space 2 have a fantastic feature set and comfy design, even if the sound quality isn't the absolute best.

The Samsung Galaxy A57 has a thin body, clean software, and a good-looking screen, making it great as an everyday phone. But it struggles with performance and photography.

The H20 Audio Ript Ultra are designed to survive any kind of exercise — but with a few compromises along the way

The Poco X8 Pro Max offers a huge battery, and it lasts multiple days without needing to be charged. For many users, that will be enough of a selling point.

The Oakcastle MP300 may be simple, but it does enough that your phone doesn't, to fit into certain set-ups.

Samsung's mid-ranged earbuds aim to offer an alternative affordable option to the brand's top-priced Buds, but they're not a worthy substitute.

Samsung's new premium buds sound great, with a range of handy features, and they're pretty good-looking too. That said, they fail to fix key Buds 3 Pro issues.

If you want a low-cost pair of headphones, the Soundpeats Cove Pro have to be on your to-consider list.

The OneOdio Focus A1 Pro are bargain headphones, with a great sound and long-lasting battery. They aren't without flaws though, so check this review before you buy.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro enjoy a slight redesign, a makeover and a spec upgrade, and best of all, no price hike to match.

The Skullcandy Method 540 ANC are incredibly similar to their predecessor. The only change is a higher price and optional AI assistant, and it's hard to believe anybody wanted either of these updates.

Highguard feels fantastic to play, but it's a few major updates away from being the online shooter it wants to be.