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  "publishedAt": "2026-07-07T08:17:16.000Z",
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    "Sammy Guru",
    "Samsung's",
    "earbuds",
    "OpenDots 2",
    "Apple's AirPods",
    "teaser videos across the firm's social media accounts",
    "'This is terrible' Meta smart glasses feature limited behind paywall",
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    "Millions of Freeview users warned of signal disruption — what you must know",
    "WhatsApp's new privacy update will let you hide your phone number — how to enable",
    "the Galaxy Z Fold 7's slim, tall design",
    "The GB News Editorial Charter",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nSamsung appears to be gearing up to launch its very first clip-on earbuds — the Galaxy Able.\n\nThe sharp-eyed team at Sammy Guru spotted code that appeared to reveal the earbuds' new name, along with everything we can expect from their new design.\n\nUnlike many of Samsung's earbuds that are designed with active noise cancellation (ANC), these could feature an open-ear design so you can still hear what's happening around you while enjoying your music or podcasts – ideal for staying aware during your commute or morning jog.\n\nThe leak also looks _very_ similar to Shokz's newly released OpenDots 2. Other brands offer similar versions, like the Ultra Open earbuds from Bose or the LinkBuds Clip from Sony.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe leaks suggest the Galaxy Able will use bone conduction technology to deliver sound, which works by sending vibrations through your cheekbones directly to your inner ear.\n\nThe trade-off? You won't get ANC, but that's rather the point if you want to hear the world around you. This style is especially handy if you're running a race, where the ANC tech is banned, so that you can hear announcements and the other runners around you.\n\nWhat makes Samsung's possible move into this category of earbuds particularly significant is the sheer size of its global reach.\n\nThe company sells more wireless earbuds worldwide than Sony, and its ecosystem of phones, tablets, and wearables means millions of people could suddenly discover clip-on earbuds exist.\n\nUntil now, this style has remained somewhat niche, with most everyday users only familiar with traditional options like Galaxy Buds or Apple's AirPods.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nSamsung is expected to announce these new earbuds at its next Galaxy Unpacked event. The tech firm hasn't officially announced when the blockbuster event will take place, but whispers indicate that it could occur on July 22 in London.\n\nAt the hotly anticipated event, the firm could reveal the Galaxy Z Fold 8, a successor to its popular foldable smartphone. A series of teaser videos across the firm's social media accounts (@SamsungMobile, @SamsungMobileUSA) show everyday items being snipped into shorter, wider shapes. The posts display chocolate bars with their tops lopped off and puzzles missing their upper rows.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * 'This is terrible' Meta smart glasses feature limited behind paywall\n  * Still using Windows 10? Microsoft extends security updates until 2027\n  * Millions of Freeview users warned of signal disruption — what you must know\n  * WhatsApp's new privacy update will let you hide your phone number — how to enable\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIt's all pointing towards a possible boxier look for the mobile. Rather than mimicking its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 7's slim, tall design, the new model could give you a more widescreen experience when opened. This is ideal if you're looking to read a book or watch a show on a tablet-sized screen.\n\nWhispers suggest the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are also on the cards, so July could be a rather exciting month for Samsung fans.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Samsung could be rethinking Galaxy Buds to take on Shokz and Sony"
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