{
  "id": 270684,
  "title": "Sony could release a cheaper version of its WH-1000XM4 headphones, according to leaks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/sony-could-release-a-cheaper-version-of-its-wh-1000xm4-headphones",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-07T16:15:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/tech/976735/sony-wireless-headphones-anc-wh-1000xm4c-leak"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Sony is reportedly planning to release a more affordable version of its WH-1000XM4 headphones. According to The Verge, the new headphones, possibly called WH-1000XM4C, are expected to launch in early September 2026 in black, silver, and lavender color options.\n\nThe price of the new headphones is expected to be around €249.99 or £219.99, which is approximately $289 to $297 after currency conversion, as reported by The Verge.\n\nThere is also a discounted deal available for the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, with a price of $229, down from the $398 RRP, as reported by Android Authority.",
  "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."
}