Olive Pro earbuds function as hearing aids and wireless headphones
Dezeen promotion: Olive Union has launched a range of earbuds called Olive Pro that function as both hearing aids and wireless headphones. More
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IRIS Flow Headphones use algorithms to enhance listening experience
A pair of wireless algorithm-driven headphones features in this captioned video produced by Dezeen for audio technology brand IRIS. More
Rocco Giovannoni showcases immersive InMergo headphones
Product designer Rocco Giovannoni is exhibiting his InMergo headphones during the VDF x Ventura Projects collaboration. More
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Water-filled Inmergo headphones by Rocco Giovannoni allow immersive listening
Water rather than air carries sound in designer Rocco Giovannoni's Inmergo headphones, which promise rich audio even for people who are hard of hearing. More
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House of Marley's wireless earbuds are made from recycled materials and bamboo
Music electronics brand House of Marley has created a pair of bamboo and recycled plastic earbuds as an "eco-conscious alternative" to plastic headphones. More
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Aivan grows headphones from fungus and yeast
Fungus, yeast-based bioplastic and other materials grown by microbes have been used to make the Korvaa headphones, designed by Finnish studio Aivan in collaboration with scientists. More
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NuraLoop adaptive earbuds deliver audio tailored to the wearer's hearing
Australian audio company Nura has launched what it says are the world's first adaptive earphones, which alter their output to suit the user's hearing. More
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Bose launches Frames sunglasses that are also headphones
American audio brand Bose's latest product is a pair of sunglasses that let the wearer listen to music, make calls and access augmented-reality experiences. More
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3D-printed Hex hearing aids double as earphones to reduce stigma of hearing loss
These 3D-printed hearing aids could help people who are partially deaf to tune out unwanted background noise, but they also function as regular earphones.
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Master & Dynamic unveils design for headphones made from colour-changing leather
Audio brand Master & Dynamic has revealed designs for headphones made from leather that changes colour to match different moods. More
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Google's new headphones double as a personal translator
Google has launched a pair of wireless headphones that incorporate its voice assistant feature, meaning they can translate 40 languages in real time. More
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Moshi updates Avanti headphone collection with onyx-black version
Dezeen promotion: electronics and accessories brand Moshi has added an onyx-black version to its collection of Avanti headphones, which are designed to be used for long periods of time. More
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Will.i.am's latest design is a pair of Bluetooth headphones
Music producer Will.i.am has made another foray into the design world, with a pair of wireless headphones inspired by the shape of vinyl records. More
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Competition: win a three-piece audio set by Master & Dynamic
Competition: Dezeen has teamed up with audio company Master & Dynamic to give away a set of lambskin-leather headphones, a headphone stand and a microphone designed for noisy environments (+ slideshow). More
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Apple's AirPod headphones connect wirelessly to iPhones and other devices
Apple has revealed wireless versions of its ubiquitous white headphones during a presentation today, when its latest iPhones were also unveiled. More
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Doppler Labs' in-ear listening system features a remote control for your ears
Wearable technology company Doppler Labs has developed a set of wireless earbuds that connect with a smartphone app to augment the user's real-world audio experience. More
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Bone-conduction headphones allow cyclists to hear traffic noise while listening to music
Graduate shows 2015: these headphones by Royal College of Art graduate Gemma Roper clip to a cycling helmet and play music through the wearer's cheekbones so they are still able to listen out for vehicles (+ movie). More
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Maxime Loiseau's streamlined headphones feature printed electronics
New York 2015: design student Maxime Loiseau has created a set of prototype headphones that transmit sound through printed electronics. More
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Kilo Design creates modular headphones for Aiaiai
Danish studio Kilo has designed a set of headphones that allow users to create different arrangements of headbands, earpads, cables and speakers (+ movie). More
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"No one will ever write a book called Zen and the Art of iPhone Maintenance"
Opinion: is the Internet of Broken Things the logical conclusion to the ever-escalating cycle of technological development and built-in obsolesce in our gadgets, asks Justin McGuirk. More
