{
  "id": 1999286,
  "title": "Sony’s WH-1000XM4 revival finally shows its face, with a notable upgrade in tow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/sonys-wh-1000xm4-revival-finally-shows-its-face-with-a-notable",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-19T18:52:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-wh-1000xm4c-leak-images-and-upgrade-3700676/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony plans to relaunch its popular WH-1000XM4 headphones as a more affordable model, codenamed WH-1000XM4C. The refreshed version of the headphones, which has been met with excitement, features a few upgrades and notable changes. According to new images shared by Roland Quandt of WinFuture, the WH-1000XM4C retains the familiar XM4 design while also incorporating Bluetooth 6.0 technology, offering a potential upgrade over the original model. While the design remains largely unchanged, the new headphones may see a slight reduction in battery life and the absence of NFC, both of which are expected to help bring the price down.",
  "summary": "Leaked images show the WH-1000XM4C in its new color options, and we get Bluetooth 6.0 for good measure.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}