"Bose's Innovative Ultra Open Earbuds: A Game-Changer in Earbud Design"
Bose has unveiled its new Ultra Open Earbuds, priced at $299, featuring a unique design that wraps around and attaches to the outer ear instead of going inside the ear canal. The open design allows for full awareness of surroundings and features Bose's OpenAudio tech to direct sound towards the ears while minimizing sound leakage. With 7.5 hours of continuous playback and IPX4 water resistance, the earbuds lack active noise cancellation but support Qualcomm's AptX Adaptive for higher-bitrate wireless audio. Despite the unconventional design's practicality, the high price and absence of wireless charging and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity may limit their appeal for some consumers.