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Wired earphones are still better than wireless, science says

Bring back the headphone jack!

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In everyone’s desks, there exists a forgotten and perpetually tangled pair of earphones buried under piles of cords. The rise of wireless earphones coincides with the slow death of wired ones. The tech industry hopes to replace everyone’s audio equipment with wireless technology. As a result, new smartphones have frequently done away with the once-celebrated headphone jack. Jacked smartphones are a rare thing now.

Unfortunately, the argument of convenience has not convinced the entire market yet. Even now, users are clamoring for the return of jacks. Sadly, companies are championing the contrary.

Now, it’s time for a gut check. Despite claims of success, wireless earphones still don’t match up to the quality of wired earphones.

Audio website Sound Guys tested the audio quality of current Bluetooth technology. The test involved several flagship phones and Bluetooth earpieces. For actual audio, Sound Guys used several codecs including those used for high-fidelity and CD-quality audio.

It’s a sad day for Bluetooth. Wireless earphones could not accurately reproduce the audio quality of wired earphones. Regardless of codecs used, the technology lost a significant number of bits at the other end of the hardware. This includes Apple’s poster child for wireless audio: AirPods. So far, only Qualcomm’s aptx HD and Sony’s LDAC came close.

Amidst arguments against sound quality, wireless technology’s support for convenience still stands. Wireless earphones are still an easy solution to music while on a commute. Regardless, at their current state, Bluetooth earphones are bad alternatives to the smooth and crisp sound of wired earphones.

With tests to prove it, tech companies are making a mistake by getting rid of the headphone jack. Wireless technology is still in its toddler stages. To its credit, new devices are coming out every month. The technology can land into a renaissance in the future.

SEE ALSO: Swings Bluetooth earphones are also good-looking earrings

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Apple AirTag 2 Review

Range, Sound, and REAL-WORLD Tests!

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THE Michael Josh puts AirTags in his bags, suitcases, keys, heck, even his TV remote.

They’ve saved him many times and keep anxiety at bay when it comes to delayed or missing baggage.

And just about last month, Apple announced a new model — the same size, shape, and price. But, it comes with a whole bunch of improvements that make it more findable.

So, should you rush out to get the new ones? In this review video, we test the range and sound of the all-new AirTag 2 in the real world.

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New SIHOO Doro C300 ergonomic chair launches with deals on Amazon

Now available in the US, UK

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The SIHOO Doro C300 ergonomic office chair has been unveiled in the United States and United Kingdom with deals on Amazon and the SIHOO website available.

The chair is available in Black and Gray for an introductory price of US$ 279.99 / £ 259.99 on the SIHOO website.

That’s a significant reduction from the regular retail pricing of US$ 559.99 / £ 339.99. In addition, customers can get the product from Amazon US or Amazon UK for US$ 279.99 / £ 279.99.

The Doro C300 is developed around SIHOO’s self-adaptive dynamic lumbar support system. It automatically tracks body movement and continuously aligns with the natural curve of the spine without manual adjustment.

It uses the brand’s BM Tracking System to respond instantly to twisting, leaning, and reclining. This ensures consistent lower back support and stability, regardless of posture or position.

The real-time adaptive support moves in sync with the user. This dynamic approach helps reduce pressure on the lower back and promotes proper spinal alignment in the process.

The chair also features a flexible and fully breathable mesh backrest, built around a triangular elastic support frame. It naturally conforms to the body and moves side to side.

Moreover, a smart weight-sensing mechanism with integrated spring system automatically adapts reclining resistance based on the user’s weight.

The Doro C300 can support 110°, 120°, and 130° recline angles. On the top part is a neck and head support with extra-large 3D mechanical headrest. This, too, adjusts precisely in multiple directions and locks securely in place.

Furthermore, 4D armrests with soft PU padding adjust in multiple directions and synchronize with the backrest as it reclines for consistency.

Onto its seat cushion, the Doro C300’s seat is engineered to distribute pressure evenly across thighs and hips.

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Sony WF-1000XM6 is out now: Price, availability

The new model features better noise cancellation and a redesign.

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Well, the rumors are true. After briefly showing up in a leak last month, the new Sony WF-1000XM6 is finally here. Sony is launching its latest wireless earbuds today, alongside the debut of a pink colorway option for last year’s WH-1000XM6.

But first, here’s the Sony WF-1000XM6.

Once again, Sony is improving on the lineup’s noise cancellation technology. The earbuds will pack a third-generation QN3e, the brand’s HD Noise Cancelling Processor. The processor can supposedly achieve a 25 percent better noise reduction, compared to the previous generation. Each earbud will also have four microphones to further bolster noise cancellation.

As the leaks hinted previously, the Sony WF-1000XM6 features a redesign for the popular wireless earbuds series. The earbuds themselves are now more pill-shaped and are returning to a matte texture. The brand says that the redesign will help with noise cancellation, comfort, and stability.

Meanwhile, the charging case switches over from a pill-shaped design to a sharper one.

Like its predecessors, the earbuds will boast studio quality design. Calling functionality, likewise, will get a boost, thanks to a bone conduction sensor, two microphones for AI beamforming, and AI-based noise cancellation to isolate voices from background noise.

The Sony WF-1000XM6 debuts today with two colorway options: Platinum Silver and Black. Both variants will sell for US$ 329.99.

If that’s not enough, the Sony WH-1000XM6, the lineup’s larger sibling, will debut a Sand Pink colorway option. The new model will carry the same price tag: US$ 459.99. However, interested buyers can enjoy an initial sale price of US$ 399.99 through February 15.

UPDATE: Singapore price and availability

The WF-1000XM6 in Black and Platinum Silver is available in Singapore from early March 2026 with a suggested retail pricing at SGD 479.

Buyers who pre-order will receive an exclusive blind box containing a specially curated set of Lanyard and Pouch (worth SGD79.90), upon successful product warranty registration from now to March 31, 2026, while stocks last.

Trade-in program when you pre-order the WF-1000XM6: 

Date Promotion 
Now to 1 March 2026 Enjoy SGD 120 OFF with trade-in of Sony’s 1000X Series wireless headphones

 

Enjoy SGD 90 OFF with trade-in of Sony’s wireless headphones

 

SEE ALSO: Sony WH-1000XM6: Master of sound quality and noise cancellation

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