The third coming of Apple’s super-successful AirPods may just be its mightiest. Not only do they look different, they really are different with enhanced sound quality, bona fide noise cancellation, and hands-free Siri access. The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature is its biggest upgrade: the built-in microphones pick up external sound, and the headphones respond by canceling them out while delivering superior sound quality. Transparency mode capitalizes on the AirPods Pro’s outward- and inward-facing microphones help bypass the isolation of the new silicone tips and allow natural conversational hearing capability. Those silicone earbuds are new for Apple, and they fit your ear canal as well as hold the AirPods Pro in place better than previous versions. The Adaptive EQ actually works by adjusting sound to the shape of your ear canal, so it’s like getting customized headphones. Now the $249 asking price doesn’t seem all that nuts, does it? The AirPods Pro go on sale October 30th.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
