Bose counters the AirPods 4 with new $179 QuietComfort Earbuds

Image: Bose Bose is adding a non-”Ultra” earbud option to its lineup today. The new $179 QuietComfort Earbuds offer active noise cancellation, an “everyday earbud design,” wireless charging, and up to 8.5 hours of battery life — presumably with ANC off. Available in black, white, or purple, the QC Earbuds also support multipoint connectivity and are IPX4 water and sweat resistant.The new earbuds add some unique software tricks that aren’t on Bose’s other