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Sony LinkBuds

Photo: Gizmodo
Photo: Gizmodo

Instead of relying on ambient sound boosting modes that can sometimes be awkward to quickly access when you need to hear someone or something while wearing a set of wireless earbuds, Sony’s LinkBuds feature a donut-like design with a hole in the middle that lets sounds pass right through. They’re not the best earbuds for those who prefer quiet solitude, but for cyclists, commuters, or those who want to listen to music while keeping an ear on office gossip, they’re an innovative choice that sound surprisingly good. We’re also in love with a unique feature that lets you tap your temple, not the earbuds themselves, as an easy way to control playback and make volume adjustments.

– Andrew Liszewski