The Trekz Air from AfterShokz take an entirely different approach from most other Bluetooth headphones: they rely on bone conduction, rather than traditional drivers, to deliver sound. The open-ear ...

Bluetooth wireless earbuds designed for fitness use are increasingly common. They’re extremely compact, lightweight, water and sweat resistant and they don’t get in the way of physical activity.

When it comes to portable, personal audio, many of us are content to plug our ears with buds or cover them with cushioned cups. Such designs help isolate the user from environmental noise and improve ...

Earbuds drive me crazy. I love listening to music. There’s a component stereo system, two turntables and a dozen wireless speakers spread across my office. I’d listen to music all day if I could. But ...

Music is a serious motivator for us runners. Land on a song with the right rhythm and you’ll immediately find your feet in lockstep with the beat, the miles flying by almost effortlessly. The problem ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, ...

In a CES debut, AfterShokz is introducing its Trekz Titanium headphone. Trekz was brought to market via a 60-day Indiegogo campaign that raised $654,916 with 4,888 contributors from 94 countries.

When Aftershokz released its Trekz Titanium bone-conduction headphones, there was a marked change from the Bluez 2 line before it. The design shifted from a stiff plastic headband to a ruggedly ...

Bone conduction has been around in some form or another for some time now, but the technology still hasn’t managed to crack the mainstream. New York-based hardware startup AfterShokz may have come the ...

While music can be a great motivator, noise-cancelling headphones may be dangerous if your running route takes you near bustling traffic, construction, and other hazards. For runners who want to stay ...