Bose is replacing its $499 Smart Soundbar 600 with a speaker it simply calls Smart Soundbar. Along with a new A.I. Dialogue Mode, you can now pair the company's Ultra Open Earbuds with the soundbar to use as personal surround speakers.

Bose just unveiled a new product in its QuietComfort line: the new QuietComfort Earbuds. In addition, a new Smart Soundbar is now available.

Bose is combining the strengths of its soundbars and clip-on Ultra Open Earbuds for a new home theater feature that can fool your ears (and brain) into thinking that you’ve got actual rear surround sound speakers — simply by playing audio through the earbuds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds go after the AirPods with active noise cancellation for $179. Bose also refreshes its $500 soundbar to produce cleaner dialog and pair with its Ultra Open Earbuds.

Bose’s Smart Soundbar ($499 USD) has one feature we’ve never seen before in any home theater speaker setup. It has the capability to work in conjunction with Bose Ultra Open E

They’ve got a fresh design and quirky software features like the ability to trigger your phone’s camera shutter.

Every now and then, we take a break from our ongoing coverage of new products to take a second look at a previously reviewed product — like the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. I originally published this review in March 2023.

For the new QuietComfort Earbuds, Bose says the design is meant for "everyday use." There's a collection of ear tips and stability bands to help you find the perfect fit, and the IPX4 rating should be enough to withstand sweaty workouts.

Billed as "everyday earbuds," the QC Earbuds feature active noise canceling for $120 less than Bose's flagship QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds.

Bose has taken the wraps off its latest QuietComfort earbuds, offering ANC at a lower price point. The company also has a new soundbar with an AI feature.