{
  "id": 222834,
  "title": "Bose QuietComfort 2nd gen headphones just dropped: Why were excited",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/bose-quietcomfort-2nd-gen-headphones-just-dropped-why-were-excited",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-06T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-release-price"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a major update to its popular headphone line, Bose has unveiled the second generation of its QuietComfort headphones, set to release on August 13 at the same price point as its predecessor. These new headphones, priced at $359, offer several enhancements, including improved noise cancellation, spatial audio technology, lossless audio playback, and a new colorway option. The second generation headphones will be available for preorder starting August 8 on Bose's website, with the option to choose from black, white smoke, eucalyptus green, dewdrop mint, and rosewood mauve. Notable upgrades include oval-shaped ear cups for better passive noise isolation, plush headband sliders for easier adjustments, and more intuitive button placement. Bose also addresses sudden audio distortion from loud sounds with an improvement in ANC.",
  "summary": "The Mashable team loves the Bose QuietComfort headphones, and as of Aug. 6, the new second generation in the line comes with two major fixes. Here's what's new with Bose's latest and where to buy them.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bose releases 2nd gen QuietComfort headphones on Aug 13",
    "Features improved noise cancellation and spatial audio",
    "Available in 5 colors starting Aug 8 preorder"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Bose's QuietComfort Headphones get a major upgrade with a design that's sleeker than ever",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/boses-quietcomfort-headphones-get-a-major-upgrade-with-a-design-thats",
        "published": "2026-08-06T13:00:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "Bose reveals second-gen QuietComfort Headphones and they steal some of the Ultra’s tricks.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/bose-reveals-second-gen-quietcomfort-headphones-and-they-steal-some",
        "published": "2026-08-06T13:48:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}