Sony has introduced its new LinkBuds, a pair of wireless earbuds with a unique ring mechanism that protrudes from the side.
Sony LinkBuds Official Product Video
The company calls this form factor an "open ring design" and is intended to let in more ambient sound without sacrificing the LinkBuds' audio output. According to Sony, the LinkBuds also have several features that ensure high sound quality and spatial perception.
It seems that the ring is intended to help maintain environmental awareness by letting in noise from the outside world. Sony mentions that it designed the LinkBuds with a focus on people who work from home and people who play AR games, so that they can pay attention to what’s going on around them.
The LinkBuds weigh a mere four grams and are designed to fit comfortably in your ear, according to the tech giant. The pair has a battery life of up to 5.5 hours, or 12 hours if you use the case.
