Sony's upcoming WH-1000XX headphones have been seen in the wild prior to their official release.

      Leaks of the WH-1000XX ColleXion emerge ahead of the May 19 debut with a hefty price tag

      Sony has yet to release any official statements, but images of its forthcoming headphones have already surfaced online. Actor Damson Idris was seen wearing a yet-to-be-released pair of Sony over-ear headphones in New York City prior to the Met Gala, providing the first glimpse of what is rumored to be called the WH-1000XX or ‘The ColleXion.’

      While Sony is set to officially announce them on May 19, the leaked information has already raised expectations (via NotebookCheck). If the specifications are accurate, these headphones could pose significant competition to Apple’s AirPods Max 2.

      What distinguishes the Sony WH-1000XX from its predecessors?

      The most noticeable change is the design. In contrast to the Sony WH-1000XM6, the WH-1000XX showcases a metal headband and a metal casing around the 3.5mm jack, imparting a distinctly more luxurious appearance. Additionally, the earcup arms integrate into the cups rather than sitting atop them.

      Sony has also reverted to a non-foldable design, which was last utilized in the WH-1000XM5. However, this has resulted in an increase in weight; the headphones are said to weigh approximately 312g, making them around 25% heavier than the WH-1000XM6.

      What are the specifications like?

      The WH-1000XX is said to be the first Sony wireless headphones to incorporate DSEE Ultimate, the company’s premier AI music upscaling technology.

      They will also deliver studio-quality sound along with 360-degree spatial audio that includes head tracking. Regarding noise cancellation, the leaks indicate there will be 12 dedicated microphones—four more than those found in Apple’s AirPods Max 2.

      Expected battery life is around 24 hours with active noise cancellation enabled, surpassing the AirPods Max 2 by four hours.

      However, all this comes at a steeper price. The WH-1000XX ColleXion is anticipated to retail at $649, which is $100 more than the AirPods Max 2, making it Sony’s most costly headphone offering to date.

      Manisha Priyadarshini is a tech and entertainment writer with over nine years of editorial experience.

      Amazon’s Alexa+ integrates into your Bose speaker, provided you’re willing to pay the price

      This indicates that the competition for AI assistants is expanding beyond Amazon's own devices.

      Amazon has officially launched Alexa+ on platforms outside its hardware. Alongside the release of its Lifestyle Ultra speakers, Bose has announced that Alexa+ will be available on its speakers and soundbars across the United States. This is a first for any audio brand not affiliated with Amazon. Notably, the rollout includes both new and existing Bose products.

      Bose enhances home audio with its most stylish and intelligent Lifestyle Collection

      Bose's latest home audio lineup comes with bold claims: delivering cinematic sound without the mess, a long-awaited redesign of their soundbar, and a speaker compact enough for your bookshelf.

      Bose has unveiled the Lifestyle Collection, which comprises three new premium audio products designed to function individually or as a cohesive system: Lifestyle Ultra Speaker ($299), Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer ($899), and Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar ($1,099). All products promise high-fidelity sound crafted with materials that are appealing enough to serve as home decor. Pre-orders are already available on Bose’s official website, with availability set to begin on May 15.

      Samsung launches a high-definition stretchable display for vehicle dashboards

      The prototype for a 3D-style dashboard adapts while driving, suggesting more versatile displays for future automobiles.

      Samsung Display has showcased a sharper stretchable display that could enhance the flexibility of future car dashboards while ensuring vital driving information remains visible. They are presenting Stretchable Display 2.0 at SID Display Week 2026 in Los Angeles, where the demo serves as an automotive instrument cluster. The significant update is in the sharpness; the micro LED panel now achieves 200 PPI, an improvement from the 120 PPI version Samsung Display displayed last year, bringing it up to par with current automotive screen standards.