Audio

Earbuds used to be simple: small speakers, a cord, and a jack. Today they’re tiny computers with microphones, sensors, and on-device AI that do far more than pipe sound into your ears. AI-powered smart earbuds have quietly become one of the most transformative consumer gadgets of the last few years — and they’re only getting smarter. Here’s why these pocket-sized devices matter, what they can do today, and how to pick a pair that actually improves your everyday life. What “AI-powered” earbuds actually mean When manufacturers say an earbud is “AI-powered,” they’re usually pointing to software and on-device processing that…