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Bose’s new earbuds don’t go inside your ears at all

The Ultra Open Earbuds have a unique clip-on design.

After a soft launch with fashion / culture brand Kith, Bose is officially announcing its new Ultra Open Earbuds today. A silicone-coated flex arm attaches the “earbud” piece to a round battery barrel that sits behind your ear and also has a button for controlling your music. Unfortunately, despite their premium price, Bose’s latest buds omit wireless charging and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity — two features that are increasingly common in high-end earbuds.

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