The Vergecast · Monday, September 28, 2026
Bose is launching new wired earbuds for $99, marking their return to the wired earbud market after an 11-year absence. The earbuds feature two microphones per earbud for noise canceling and transparency modes. The Verge subscriber Per Kallan noted this could signify a recession indicator.
“And for the first time in 11 years, Bose is making wired earbuds again.”
“They're $99 and have two microphones per earbud for both noise canceling and transparency modes.”
“Either nature is healing or this is a recession indicator, writes Verge subscriber Per Kallan.”