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Bose is launchingtwo open-ear models targeting different listeners at two price points, with pre-orders opening around September 19 and both products shipping October 1. The Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) are priced at $299, while the Sport Open Earbuds come in at $199.

Growing concerns about ear infections and noise-isolation pain have fueled the rise of open-ear earbuds. Beyond core audio brands, even phone brands, including Nothing, have hopped on the trend, while bigger ones, such as Samsung, are now exploring the format. While Bose was among the earliest mainstream players in the category, it is now expanding its…

When I think about Bose headphones, the iconic QuietComfort line immediately comes to mind. No, not the more recent Ultra version with all of today’s bells and whistles. I’m talking about the business-traveler-chic models that popularized active noise cancellation (ANC). They were never going to win any design contests, but you could rely on them…