Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Romania-based Meze Audio has released its latest open-back ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Any serious music lover will tell you that there’s nothing ...

Audio-Technica (A-T) says its new Buy at Amazon open-back headphones use the same driver technology found in its flagship $1,999 ATH-ADX5000 model, but they have a far lower price. The ATH-ADX3000 are ...

The Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X open-air headphones are currently available for $139.99, down from $199.95, giving audiophiles a 30% discount on one of the best open-back options in its class. These ...

With CES 2026 closing in, it looks like some brands are jumping into the pool early. Cleer Audio is among them with the latest announcement of its new ARC 4 series of open-ear TWS earbuds. The ARC 4 ...

At CES 2026, TOZO is putting a spotlight on a new category of wearable audio with the debut of the TOZO Open X2 Pro, an open-ear headphone designed to blend intelligent audio, hands-free control, and ...

The makers of the AV1 video format have started the Open Audio Codec.

AI startup Stability AI has teamed up with chipmaker Arm to bring Stability’s Stable Audio Open, an AI model that can generate audio including sound effects, to mobile devices running Arm chips. While ...