Fortunately, Best Buy is running a limited-time sale that knocks$70 off all colors of AirPods Max. Act fast, though; these deals aren’t going to last long. Hey, did you know?CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Support for personalized spatial audio and the excellent transparency mode are also included. Not sure these AirPods Max are the right option for you? Our collection of thebest wireless headphone dealsis sure to have something for everyone....

Apple makes some of thebest headphonesout there. TheAirPods Maxare the company’s top-of-the-line option with arguably the best noise cancelation on the market. According to CNET’s David Carnoy, Apple’s AirPods Max are thebest high-end wireless over-ear headphonesyou can get. They have an Apple H1 headphone chip in each ear cup and offer top-notch sound quality. Be sure to check out our roundup of thebest AirPods Max accessoriesto find cases, cushions and more....

But, as noted by Bloomberg, these features aren’t approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Apple has reportedly been tinkering with using AirPods to take the temperature of wearers for several years. See also:Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Right for You? But you may have to wait at least a little while for the temperature and hearing checks. The new health features may not arrive on AirPods for several months or even years, Gurman reported....

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Best Buy and Target are matching the deal, too. Find My support is built-in if you do, though. Read more:Best AirPods Pro Accessories for 2023: Cases, Eartips, Wireless In-Flight Transmitters and Chargers

There’s also a new personalized spatial audio feature along with swipe gestures for controlling playback.

Lossless audio support will be music to the ears of many Apple fans. “AirPods may support health management functions in the future,” Kuo said. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

What do you want most from a set of wireless earbuds? Maybe it’s fit, features or functionality. All three buds take a different approach. The WF-1000XM5 buds have a terrible name but awesome customization tools. This video will delve into all this and more. If you’re debating which of the three to get, look no further.

TheAirPods Pro 2’s latest update adds two new features: Conversational Awareness and an Adaptive mode. Both prefs are mainstays onSony’s WF-1000XM5 earbuds. I wanted to see exactly how each company approaches these features. The video above will help answer these questions and more.

Researchers performed the study on a small sample size of 21 people. The latest version of Apple’sAirPods Pro, released earlier this year, retail for $249. In August, theUS Food and Drug Administrationfinalized a ruling that would makeover-the-counterhearing aids accessible to Americans.

Your next pair ofAirPodscould have a USB-C charging case. There has been speculation that thenext iPhonecould have a USB-C charging port instead of Lightning. The move from Lightning to USB-C has been encouraged by the European Union. The law was intended to decrease the number of cables consumers collect with their various devices and prevent e-waste. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Transportation Security Administration has been kept on its toes in recent months. First, there was astowaway cat. Then, adog in a backpack. Now a more exotic pet is getting its moment in the X-ray limelight. TSA found a boa constrictor in a carry-on bag at Tampa International Airport in December. The boa’s name is Bartholomew, which is a pretty great name for a boa. Snake on a plane? Woman claimed the snake was her emotional support pet....

Just months after theDisney Wish set sailin July, the company is already eyeing its next cruise ship. Disney’s second Bahamas destination is at Lighthouse Point on the island of Eleuthera. The company is working with Bahamians on making the experience authentic, D’Amaro said. 90% of the Disney site on the island will be powered by solar energy. Read more:The Most Unexpected Things on Disney’s Newest Cruise Ship, the Wish