What is ANC and how does it improve your headphones?

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April 7, 2022

It’s been nearly six years since Apple ditched the headphone jack, and as we all know, Bluetooth is now the norm. It’s a frustrating situation that has just one clear benefit—because wireless earbuds and headphones are battery-powered, they have enough juice to run ANC.

You probably have a passing familiarity with ANC. But this technology doesn’t just block environmental noise; it uses the laws of physics to destroy unwanted sounds. Check out our cover story to learn all about ANC, its benefits, and of course, its flaws.

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Prime Members Are About to Pay Even More for Amazon Music


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Buying an Xbox Series X is Actually Easy Now (But Not the PS5)


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The term “gaming phone” sounds cheesy because, honestly, it is. But really, it just means the device has steller internal components that’ll let you carry out any activity with speed and smoothness. The RedMagic 7 is a gaming phone, yes, but it’s also just a really awesome smartphone for the everyday user. Read More »

 

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