The snack-inspired case returns, with a few very grown-up conditions.

A new earbud shape meets an ordinary shopping checklist.

A familiar pair of earphones gets a more convenient plug. The useful detail is what stays the same.

Open-ear earbuds are winning more ears, but that does not make them the right swap for everyone. Here is how to choose around your day.

Studio work, album time and one very deliberate cable: ADAM Audio’s H715 Reference makes a case for staying at your desk a little longer.

A little woodworking, a lot of acoustic ambition, and a price that makes the wallet sit very still: meet Audio-Technica’s new closed-back flagship.

Light blue, purple and grey, plus a cable that never asks for its own charger. Green House’s new USB-C earbuds make a rather pleasant case for keeping things simple.

Dynaudio tuning, adaptive noise cancellation and a rather impressive battery headline. The Enco X4 wants to be your commute companion; first, a tiny compatibility chat.

Sony’s 24g microphone brings three recording modes to USB-C phones. Let’s check the setup before another passing bus steals the entire video.

Sony’s premium Walkmans arrive in November with gold-plated materials and luxury prices. The shiny little things still need to audition for your playlist.

Sony’s INZONE gear gets two new looks, including a very tempting Glass Purple. We’re admiring the colour; our ears still get the deciding vote.