# Open-ear earbuds are growing as an alternative to noise-canceling designs

Source: https://idevice.com/open-ear-earbuds-ambient-awareness-appeal
Published: 2026-05-29

## What happened

Open-ear earbuds are growing in appeal among people who want music without losing awareness of their surroundings.

## Sources

- [Open-ear earbuds are the new headphones for people who want plausible deniability](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/open-ear-earbuds-are-the-new-headphones-for-people-who-want-plausible-deniability/) (Digital Trends, 2026-05-29)