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  "id": 16894867,
  "title": "Samsung's Galaxy Buds On are its first clip-on, open-ear wireless earbuds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/samsungs-galaxy-buds-on-are-its-first-clip-on-open-ear-wireless",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-28T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Engadget",
    "slug": "engadget",
    "url": "https://www.engadget.com/2299270/samsungs-galaxy-buds-on-are-clip-on-open-ear-wireless-headphones/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung has unveiled its first clip-on, open-ear wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds On. This new design aims to provide a more secure fit compared to competitors from Sony, Bose, and Sennheiser. Despite not offering high-level noise cancellation like the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, Samsung claims its Audio Leakage Reduction technology minimizes sound leakage by managing reversed sound waves at each bud's rear.\n\nDevelopers leveraged data from over 119 million ear scans to ensure a comfortable fit across various ear shapes and sizes. The Galaxy Buds On boast IP54 water resistance and a low-pressure fit, preventing the discomfort often associated with traditional wireless headphones. Unlike Samsung's previous open-type design, the Galaxy Buds Live, these new buds feature a high-efficiency Class-D amplifier, balancing power consumption and sound quality.\n\nBattery life is impressive, offering up to 9.5 hours of music playback on a single charge, with the charging case extending usage to 38 hours. The Galaxy Buds On incorporate three microphones and a voice pickup unit (VPU), working in tandem to isolate speech and reduce background noise. Algorithms have been trained on various ambient sounds, such as construction noises and car horns, to enhance call clarity.\n\nAdditional features include head-gesture controls, enabling users to accept or decline calls, dismiss alarms, and manage notifications by nodding or shaking their head. The Galaxy Buds On will also integrate seamlessly with Galaxy smartphone features, such as accessing Gemini Live, recording Quick Voice Memos, and establishing a connection with Galaxy phones upon opening the case. Samsung plans to release the Galaxy Buds On in early November 2026, with a suggested retail price of $229.",
  "summary": "Samsung is returning to open-ear design wireless buds and these ones clip on.",
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        "published": "2026-10-27T12:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Samsung Galaxy Buds On's pricing and availability has been revealed, and the debut clip-on open earbuds cost a lot more than I was expecting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/samsung-galaxy-buds-ons-pricing-and-availability-has-been-revealed",
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