I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There are many reasons a person may prefer in-ear headphones, or IEMs (in-ear monitors) as ...

The oldest known example of ear piercing comes from “Ötzi the Iceman,” a man who lived in the Alps some 5,300 years ago. Scientists found Ötzi’s earlobes had gauges that stretched them 7 ...

People use ear seeds to stimulate pressure points in the ear. They’re a type of auriculotherapy, which is acupressure or acupuncture focused on the ear. Some people claim they have health ...

Are you a fan of high-quality audio but don't want to put anything in your ear canals? These are our favorite on-ear and over-ear headphones. I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011.

Perichondritis is an infection that occurs in the tissue of the cartilage located in your outer ear, which is called the auricle or pinna. The infection itself is sometimes referred to as ...

Good news: You can enjoy your favorite music, podcasts and more without going poking around inside your ear canals. Just pick one of the best open-ear headphones, which reside on the outside.

Where wires once dominated, Bluetooth now takes centre stage. If you’re looking for cordless audio, this is the list you need—from affordable in-ear options to premium earphones, we’ve ranked the best ...

This is the Nothing Ear (open) - the flamboyant maker's entry into the open-ear TWS market. The buds ship in a semi-transparent charging case with a USB-C cable. The Nothing Ear (open) combine ...

A trusted resource for hearing solutions for over 70 years, Miracle-Ear uses state-of-the-art technology to remove the barriers of hearing loss. Miracle-Ear specializes in customizable hearing ...

Nothing is launching its first-ever pair of earbuds with an open-ear design in the Nothing Ear (open). The Nothing Ear (open) are a pair of earbuds that don’t sit within your ears, but rather ...

Open-ear headphones have always been alluring to me, but it’s an idea that’s hard to pull off in a pair of earbuds. With the new Nothing Ear (open), though, I’m remarkably impressed with ...