9 Reasons to gift the 1MORE Colorbuds 2 this holiday season
Bang for the buck ANC earphones
Two months ago we unboxed and checked out the 1MORE Colorbuds 2. They’re a pair of true wireless earphones that offer so much bang for your buck.
So much so that when 1MORE asked if we could do a follow up for the holidays, we said sure!
We could easily name 9 reasons to gift it to someone special or to yourself.
1. Value for Money
For under $100, the 1MORE ColorBuds 2 offer so many features exclusive to more expensive wireless earbuds.
You get active noise cancelling, transparency mode, fast charging, wireless charging, and so much more at just $79.99.
And if you’re feeling lucky, you can win a pair just by joining our giveaway:
GadgetMatch x 1MORE Comfobuds Pro Giveaway
2. Active Noise Cancelling
The 1MORE ColorBuds 2 offers two listening modes: Active Noise Cancellation and Pass Through.
It’s easy to get lost in your own world when you have ANC on, which is helpful when you’re on the subway and want to get things done despite everything that’s going on.
Pass through is great for when you’re biking or running or just doing errands and just want your very own soundtrack to your life.
Also, for the best noise cancellation you need a good seal. The ColorBuds 2 ship with three different sized foam tips so you can get a good fit.
3. IPX5 Rating
Speaking of fit, the ColorBuds 2 stay in my ears through my runs, where I end up sweating a lot.
But no worries, these buds have an IPX5 water resistance rating.
So unless you intend on spraying them with a nozzle, the Colorbuds 2 will still work despite the sweat from your most rigorous workouts.
4. Pocketable
The 1More Colorbuds 2 come in a small charging case. That’s because the Colorbuds 2 themselves are pretty small compared to your average in-ear noise-cancelling earphones.
So for users with small ear canals who struggle finding earphones that fit, this pair is something you’d want to check out.
Because of its size and pebble-like shape the case is so easy to bring just about anywhere: pop it into the pocket of your shorts or your purse with your other essentials.
5. Long Battery Life
What’s small that lasts long? Yep, the ColorBuds 2.
Unless you don’t sleep every night, you probably won’t find yourself in a scenario where you’ll be using your earbuds the whole day. In case you do, with its case, the 1More ColorBuds 2 offer a total of 24 hours of battery life when not using active noise cancellation and up to 18 hours with ANC enabled.
That’s more than long enough to last through your commute, the entire work day, and even a workout.
6. Fast Charging
Probably even more impressive than its long battery life is the ColorBuds 2’s fast charging feature.
With only a 15 minute charge, the ColorBuds2 can deliver two hours of playback.
7. Wireless Charging
I’m all for fast wired charging through and through but wireless charging support is great, too.
I love that I can just plop down the ColorBuds 2’s case on any of my wireless chargers.
If you own a phone that supports reverse wireless charging like the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, you can charge the case on the back of your phone, too!
8. Sound ID
Despite its size and price, the ColorBuds 2 is packed with technology that makes listening to music an even more enjoyable experience than usual.
Together with award-winning audio technology company Sonarworks, 1MORE integrated Sound ID into the 1MORE music app.
With it, you can tune the sound coming from the earbuds depending on your preference.
So whether you want more bass or higher treble, you can customize your settings on the 1MORE music app through a quick in-app test.
A little fun fact: SoundID is based on the same tech used to record music in over 70,000 recording studios around the world.
It’s also the same tech used to record the music of some of popular artists like Lady Gaga and Adele.
9. Color Options
Apart from personalized sound, you also get three color options to suit your style.
There’s Midnight Black, which is a nice classic color. There’s Frost White for those who like it clean and pristine. Lastly, there’s Twilight Gold, which is another neutral color that’s just a little bit more chic.
Those were 9 reasons you should get the 1MORE ColorBuds 2 this holiday season.
If you want to try your luck, don’t forget to join our giveaway! We are giving away three pairs so you can win a one for yourself or for your loved one.
Accessories
Sony WF-1000XM6 was accidentally leaked online
The design suggests some interesting changes.
Despite how small they are, the unannounced Sony WF-1000XM6 has just made a huge appearance, albeit accidentally, in an online retail store. Though the leak doesn’t reveal all the technical details about the device, the scant photos and specs are enough to paint an interesting picture about Sony’s next earbuds.
Via The Walkman Blog, an online retailer called Power Buy accidentally released a store page for the WF-1000XM6. The page contains extensive photos and a few specs for the device. Now, the specs don’t reveal much. As we can already ascertain based on previous releases, the earbuds will have Active Noise Cancelation and IPX4-rated water resistance.
The photos, however, are telling. For one, the WF-1000XM6 will return to a completely matte texture after a brief switch to a glossy texture for the current generation. The overall design is more elongated or pill-shaped, too. Previous earbuds feature a more circular or compact design.
Conversely, the charging case switches from a pill-shaped design to a more angular one, featuring flat bases. The flatter design should make the case stabler while on a surface but might make it clunkier when inside a pocket.
The leak caps it all off by including a price: THB 11,990 (or roughly US$ 381), which is a lot higher than the current generation. Either Sony went crazy with the price increase, or this is just a placeholder price. Only time (and an official launch) will tell. The leak, unfortunately, doesn’t reveal a launch date, so it might still be quite a wait.
SEE ALSO: Sony WH-1000XM6: Master of sound quality and noise cancellation
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OBSBOT launches AI-powered 4K Tiny 3 series webcams
Professional-grade audiovisual features in compact bodies
OBSBOT has announced the global launch of two new AI-powered 4K webcams: the Tiny 3 and Tiny 3 Lite.
Designed for content creators, streamers, podcasters, remote professionals, educators, and more, the Tiny 3 series sets a new benchmark for professional webcams.
The products combine studio-grade spatial audio, flagship-level imaging, and industry-leading AI intelligence.
The two variants also come in ultra-compact aluminum-alloy bodies while delivering premium sight and sound.
Both the Tiny 3 and Tiny 3 Lite feature industry-leading triple silicon MEMS microphone array. This system combines one omnidirectional and two directional microphones powered by Sisonic MEMS technology.
The architecture is commonly found in premium TWS earbuds and professional audio equipment. Such technology enables:
- ultra-low distortion up to 130 dB SPL
- exceptional 69dB signal-to-noise ratio
- full spectrum 50Hz-20kHz frequency response
- consistent unit-to-unit studio quality
This way, users can expect immersive sound that rivals dedicated microphones without the need to buy an extra product.
In addition, the Tiny 3 series features five dedicated audio profiles so users can tailor fit the webcams for various needs:
- Pure Audio Mode — zero processing, studio-grade capture
- Spatial Audio Mode — enhanced left-right stereo separation for vlogs, storytelling with soundscape
- Smart Omni Mode — AI-powered 360-degree pickup with balanced vocals, ambient sound
- Directional Mode — focuses on voice in front while cutting surrounding noise
- Dual-Directional Mode — clear audio capture from front and rear while rejecting side noise
Moreover, the Tiny 3 series comes with Voice Locator. This feature lets the product find users, smoothly rotating the gimbal and tracking them automatically.
They can also leverage voice commands or the OBSBOT Vox SE wireless lavalier for cable-free audio.
Flagship imaging
Picture wise, the Tiny 3 features 4K@30fps video and up to 120fps high-frame rate capture. The system also uses advanced DCG HDR for balanced highlights and shadows, as well as ultra-fast dual all-pixel PDAF autofocus.
And powered by OBSBOT’s AI algorithms, the series introduces AI Tracking 2.0. Key capabilities include:
- accurate tracking of subjects like individuals, groups, hands, objects, and more via Only Me mode
- auto zoom, customizable composition lines, Face Framing
- Voice Tracking
- Multiple AI modes, including dedicated Desk Mode, Whiteboard Mode
- Intuitive gesture and voice controls
For further control, users can use the OBSBOT Center and OBSBOT live for creative controls. These cover exposure and gamma curve adjustments, manual white balance tuning, and more.
Furthermore, the Tiny 3 products support remote interaction and VR features powered by the OBSBOT Toolkit.
They also integrate effortlessly with the OBSBOT ecosystem for livestreams, gaming handheld capabilities, and more.
Price, availability
The Tiny 3 starts at US$ 349 while the Tiny 3 Lite starts at US$ 199. The Vox SE, meanwhile, retails for US$ 59.
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Soundtrack for the city: HIDDEN.NY x AIAIAI TMA-2 headphones
Living in a big city like New York makes you want to have music on a lot: on the subway, walking between meetings, sitting in a café with your laptop, zoning out on a long walk home, or romanticizing the smallest things. Headphones have become an essential part of my life.
That’s why the HIDDEN.NY x AIAIAI collaboration makes sense. The TMA-2 HIDDEN Edition headphones are reminiscent of early-2000s tech. It’s nostalgic but with New York City character, at least the kind that I encounter and not the one you see in movies.
If you follow either brand, the partnership feels natural. HIDDEN.NY started as an Instagram mood board and grew into a full lifestyle platform rooted in street culture and design. AIAIAI is a Danish company that’s long been part of music culture, known for modular gear that artists use.
The first thing you notice is the colorway. The transparent design with green highlights is subtle. It’s not loud but still stands out.
You can see the structure of the headphones, which makes them feel more like an accessory than just another piece of black plastic tech. Bonus points that they are a conversation starter, too.
In daily use, the headphones are easy to live with. They are light and comfortable, which is important when you’re wearing them for long stretches. They don’t clamp too hard nor do they feel bulky.
Sound-wise, they’re clean and balanced. While it doesn’t have active noise cancellation, it works well for all the ways people actually listen in a big city. I like that you don’t have to think about the sound much.
It’s just good in a way that doesn’t get in your way, whatever mood I’m in wherever I am in the city, these headphones are great company.
AIAIAI’s modular approach also means these aren’t built to be tossed when something wears out. The speaker, headband, earpads, and cable are all replaceable.
So much of the tech we use should grow with us, even if they get outdated. So AIAIAI builds systems that can be upgraded over time. That’s part of why artists and DJs use them.
Especially because it’s a collectible, it feels like a piece you’ll want to keep. As someone who uses his prized possessions for a really long time, I love this about these headphones.
In a city where everything moves fast and feels temporary, it’s nice to have gear that doesn’t feel disposable.
The campaign, shot by photographer Gunner Stahl, probably looks familiar if you’re attuned to hiphop culture. What sets his work apart is his portraits feel more raw and relaxed instead of posed and polished. It aligns with HIDDEN.NY’s aesthetic, the kind of everyday style that feels genuine.
At the end of the day, the HIDDEN.NY x AIAIAI TMA-2 Bluetooth headphones make sense for people who live in cities like New York, where music is part of how you move, work, and think.
They sound good, they look interesting and different. They fit into real life without trying too hard.
The TMA-2 Hidden Edition headphones retail for US$220 and is available on aiaiai.audio.
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