{
  "id": 5280103,
  "title": "These Sleep Headphones Are My Best Redeye Flight Hack. They Just Got a Nifty Upgrade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/these-sleep-headphones-are-my-best-redeye-flight-hack-they-just-got-a",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-03T07:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/anker-sleep-earbuds-4-pro-sleeplab-pro-ifa-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Last month, the esteemed writer found themselves jet-setting overnight from Asia to the UK, facing a daunting prospect. Armed with Anker's Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds, they managed to doze off for a total of seven hours, five of them during the first leg of their journey. These sleep headphones proved to be the perfect solution, as they effortlessly drowned out cabin noise while remaining comfortable enough for sleep. The writer discovered the ideal combination in these A30s and eagerly awaited the improved versions announced at IFA in Berlin.\n\nAnker's latest upgrades to the Sleep Earbuds 4 and Sleep Earbuds 4 Pro models bring several enhancements. The earbuds have become even smaller and more ergonomic, ensuring a cozier sleeping experience. The Sleep 4 Pro model introduces a touchscreen case, allowing users to set alarms, play relaxing sounds, and check insights without touching their phones. A standout feature is the \"track-assess-adjustment system,\" which uses built-in sensors to measure PPG, heart rate, and HRV, adjusting audio to deliver the most effective sleep sounds for each user.\n\nWhile the Sleep Earbuds 4 will be available in October, the Sleep Earbuds 4 Pro will follow in November. Pricing has yet to be disclosed. Anker has also unveiled a pair of stylish bedside speakers, the SleepLab and SleepLap Pro, which will complement their sleep ecosystem. The SleepLab offers soothing music and a nightlight, while the SleepLap Pro uses radar to track sleep, heart rate, and breathing, then plays tailored audio to help users fall and stay asleep without the need for wearables.\n\nAnker's innovative approach to sleep technology continues with the launch of its first neural-net compute-in-memory AI audio chip, the Thus. This chip powers several new audio products, including the Anker Soundcore AeroClip 2 Pro. This clip-on earbud device is more than just an earbud; it's an AI note-taker that captures online meetings and calls, transcribing them and providing summaries. The device will launch at $230, with no phone or subscription required.\n\nOther Anker audio products unveiled at IFA include the Anker Soundcore Space 2 Pro and Soundcore Liberty Buds 2, both emphasizing clear call quality. The Space 2 Pro features immersive adaptive active noise cancellation and up to 60 hours of listening time, while the Liberty Buds 2 boasts six-sensor full-band ANC for pure silence. Both models will be available starting September 22, with the Space 2 Pro priced at $200 and the Liberty Buds 2 at $130.\n\nFinally, Anker's Anker RIC Hearing Aids, powered by the Thus chip, provide a clinical-grade hearing aid experience. These devices drown out unwanted noise while amplifying desired voices, thanks to four beamforming microphones. The Thus chip runs 40 billion operations per second to isolate sound. Priced at $299, these RIC Hearing Aids offer 12 hours of battery life, with 36 hours possible using the included case. Fast charging provides 2 hours of battery life in just 5 minutes.",
  "summary": "Anker announces the Sleep Earbuds 4 Pro at IFA, along with a stylish bedside sleep speaker, a hearing aid and a bunch of headphones.",
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  "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."
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