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<p>Beats' Powerbeats 3 has a slightly updated design to help users get a more secure fit and is also equipped with Apple's W1 custom Bluetooth chip, which delivers improved battery life (12 hours) and dead-simple connectivity for Apple devices.</p>

Apple's Beats headphones are 'shoddy,' says lawsuit

Commentary: Five plaintiffs allege Powerbeats headphones don't last, don't resist sweat and water, and have defective batteries.

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Apple's new Beats headphones -- inspired by fancy car upholstery?

Commentary: Apple's Beats brand collaborates with fashion house Balmain to offer beige, gold and Kylie Jenner.

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<p>The Beats EP headphones</p>

Beats EP, a Beats headphone for audiophiles?

Could it be true? Beats makes a headphone for the audiophile crowd? The Audiophiliac thinks so!

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Top 5 best wireless headphones

We asked CNET's man with the golden ear drums, David Carnoy, to provide his expertise in crafting this list.

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AirPods vs. BeatsX vs. Powerbeats3: Comparing wireless earbuds

We'll breakdown the differences between these W1 chip earbuds and let you know which one is best for what you do.

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AirPods vs. BeatsX

It's a Prizefight Punchout between two of Apple's best wireless ear buds. Do the BeatsX have what it takes to beat down Apple's popular but polarizing AirPods?

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The iPhone 10th anniversary edition could cost $1,000

If Apple decides to release a premium-edition iPhone over $1,000 (roughly converted to £800 or AU$1,300) would you buy it? BeatsX are finally here, and will the Apple TV ever be relevant?

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BeatsX review: Hey, AirPods, it's OK to have wires

The BeatsX is an appealing neckband-style headphone that offers a lot of the "magic" of Apple's AirPods in a more conventional wireless headphone design that's also sports friendly.

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Delayed BeatsX earphones will finally be available Feb. 10

Beats by Dr. Dre says its highly anticipated wireless neckband-style headphone and AirPods competitor will be in stores shortly -- and two new colors are coming.

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Beats' new budget-priced headphone is surprisingly good

The affordable Beats EP is a wired on-ear model that's not only well built but delivers decent sound for the money.

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<p>Simply the best? Still?</p>

Apple delivers best experience in every category, research says

Commentary: Research that examines which brands engage customers and are the drivers in their product categories sees Cupertino win -- yes, even in music.

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AirPods' sales spike barely dents market share for Beats and Bose

Have Apple's AirPods taken a big bite out of Beats' share of the wireless headphone market? Actually, the latest NPD Group retail tracking data suggest it's more of a nibble.

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