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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jack White, Elton John, Metallica and Rob Zombie Lead Tributes to Ozzy Osbourne: ‘Long Live the Oz!'
Jack White, Metallica, Rob Zombie, Elton John and more paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the Black Sabbath frontman died at 76 on Tuesday morning. Osbourne had been recovering from several spinal surgeries as well as his ongoing battle with Parkinson's disease. Osbourne's family confirmed his death in a statement: 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.' More from Variety Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Frontman and Heavy Metal Legend, Dies at 76 Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's Final Concert Film to Release in 2026 Ozzy Osbourne Sets New Memoir About Black Sabbath's Final Concert, His 'Descent Into Hell' With 'Near-Total Paralysis' and More Osbourne announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2020. In February 2023, he issued a statement saying that he was retiring from touring, citing spinal injuries he had sustained in a 2018 accident. The legendary rocker delves into his health issues and final concert in a separate documentary from Paramount+, titled 'No Escape From Now,' which is set to premiere later this year. Less than three weeks ago, Osbourne performed from a throne on stage at Villa Park, telling fans, 'You've no idea how I feel — thank you from the bottom of my heart.' The concert was featured performances from Osbourne's friends, including Metallica and Guns N' Roses, and was billed as the heavy metal legend's 'final bow.' Metallica's official X account shared a photo of the band with Osbourne with a broken heart emoji. 💔 — Metallica (@Metallica) July 22, 2025 Jack White shared an image of a young Osbourne with the caption, 'He made it.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jack White (@officialjackwhite) The official social media accounts for Rob Zombie posted a carousel of images of Osbourne, adding 'Goodbye Ozzy. Thanks for everything. It was always a blast being around you. 🦇 You will be missed.' Elton John said: 'So sad to hear the news of @ozzyosbourne passing away. He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) Questlove shared on Instagram, 'Long Live The Oz' and 'Rest In Melody.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Questlove (@questlove) Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones said in a tweet he was 'very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne.' He continued, 'What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.' Nancy Sinatra said on X: :So sad for all of you. His energy will soar through the Universe and live on forever.' American singer-songwriter Ryan Adams penned a lengthy tribute post on Instagram titled 'RIP Ozzy Osbourne.' He writes, 'It's hard to wake up on tour in a world without an Ozzy. I can't imagine how hard this is for his loved ones and extended chosen family. 'Diary of a Madman' was the first cassette I bought that truly felt like I was holding a magical implement. It still is today. And all the rest followed. I am but just one of the endless list of lives your music inspired and changed forever. To Jack, Kelly and Sharon and fam, we love you. My deepest condolences and love.' David Draiman, lead singer of the heavy metal band Disturbed, wrote in a social media post, 'Goodbye my dear teacher… …a father to all of us …my friend. I love you @OzzyOsbourneand I will miss you terribly.' Goodbye my dear teacher……a father to all of us…my friend. I love you @OzzyOsbourne and I will miss you terribly. #Ozzy — David Draiman 🟦🎗️🇺🇸🇮🇱✡️☮️ (@davidmdraiman) July 22, 2025 Flavor Flav shared an image of himself with Osbourne and country star Jelly Roll, writing, 'Man, real heart broken over the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, we go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year. Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP.' Man,,, real heart broken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,,, we go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year. Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP 🤍 — FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) July 22, 2025 Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rock Fest, largest rock and camping event in US, turns 31
Rock Fest is ready to bring another stellar lineup of rock to audiences next week. Described on its webpage as 'Our Motherfest'n Reunion,' the festival promises three days of rock favorites as well as up-and-coming musicians. Headlining on Thursday is Rob Zombie in his return to Rock Fest. When not making films, Zombie is best known for horror and sci-fi themes in his music and is best known for songs like 'More Human than Human' and 'Creature of the Wheel.' Friday brings heavy-metal fan favorite Five Finger Death Punch, known for songs like 'Remember Everything' and 'Wash It All Away.' Metal band Bad Omens hits the stage in Cadott on Saturday, known for the songs 'Just Pretend' and 'The Worst in Me.' There will also be a 'Bonus Bash,' featuring bands that include Drowning Pool, Born of Osiris, A Killer's Confession, Convictions and Left on Red. 'This will be our 31st rendition of Rock Fest, so it'll be a big year,' said Rock Fest promoter Wade Asher. 'We changed our branding a little bit and gave it a new and refreshed look, but we still have that nature of Rock Fest that everybody loves and knows. 'Rock Fest is about the music — that's the number one thing for us. It's an incredible lineup, with Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch and Bad Omens. It's just really well lined-up this year.' This isn't to say, of course, that music will be all that will be taking place at the festival grounds. 'There's going to be a full tournament-style kickboxing event that's going to be on site,' explained Asher. The WFC tournament is said to feature over 100 fighters. He explained that there will also be photo ops, art installations, and more. 'There will be different activities that are going to be onsite that you normally wouldn't see anywhere,' said Asher. The event started about seven years after its country cousin, Country Fest, back in 1994. It was at that point specifically more for classic rock, said Asher, with the first Rock Fest attracting the likes of Eddie Money, REO Speedwagon and Cheap Trick. The festival has since evolved into the behemoth it currently is, which is now the largest rock and camping event in the country. In the last few years, Rock Fest has feature well-known names in the industry such as Jelly Roll, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, Slipknot, Alice in Chains, Mötley Crüe, Korn, KISS and Pantera. Despite the rock-heavy lineup in each Rock Fest, Asher stated he thinks it's an asset to the festival to include artists outside the genre when making the lineup each year. 'We try to get a bit multi-genre and dabble in other stuff as well,' he said. 'We have Ja Rule this year, for instance. We had Ice Cube one year; we had Snoop Dog in another. We want to give the fans just something a little bit more than they would expect.' Asher takes pride in being able to bring some of the biggest names of music to a part of the country that might surprise some of the uninitiated. 'It's definitely a destination festival — that's for sure, in the middle of nowhere. They say they count as many cows on their way out here as they do people when they get here,' he said with a laugh. 'But it feels pretty good — we've built an infrastructure over time, and now artists call us to come play, even the headliners. They know they're going to have a good day and the fans are going to be great. It's evolved into something special — something beyond my wildest dreams.' Solve the daily Crossword
New York Post
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Turnstile announce ‘The Never Enough Tour,' one NY show. Get tickets
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. When it rains, it pours for Turnstile fans. In early June, the hardcore group dropped their fourth studio album 'Never Enough' along with a film to accompany the release. Shortly after, the Baltimore natives announced they'll take the record on the road this fall. From September through October, Brendan Yates and co. will hit theaters, pavilions, auditoriums, parks and lawns all over North America along with special guests Blood Orange, Amyl and the Sniffers, Mannequin Pussy, Speed and Jane Remover joining them on select dates. Advertisement Early on in the run, the 'Blackout' rockers make their sole NY stop at Buffalo's Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B on Sept. 21. They'll also play Boston and Philadelphia on the jaunt. In addition to their headlining spots, the four-time Grammy nominees will also play a trio of festivals over the next few months. First up is the 11-day, multi-genre Ottawa Bluesfest in July. After that, the quintet are slated to rock the heavy Aftershock Festival in Sacramento and typically EDM-centric III Points in Miami. Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Turnstile shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the 'Never Enough Tour' is Friday, June 13. Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. Advertisement They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Turnstile tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. Turnstile 2025 festival appearances As noted above, the band has a trio of festival appearances lined up this year. Here's where they'll be and who they'll they be playing with when they're not at their own gigs. Advertisement Turnstile festival appearances Ottawa Bluesfest July 10-20 at the LeBreton Flats Park in Ottawa, ON, CA Green Day,Tom Morello, Pixies, Kaytranada, The Decemberists Aftershock Festival Oct. 2-5 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA Blink-182, Korn, Deftones, Rob Zombie, Bring Me The Horizon III Points Festival Oct. 17-18 at the III Points Campus in Miami, FL Dom Dolla, Despacio, Turnstile set list One day before album's release, Turnstile rocked out at Brooklyn's Under The K Bridge Park. Here's what they took to the stage at the show (which also featured Paramore's Hayley Williams, Teezo Touchdown, Boy Harsher, Big Boy and End It), according to Set List FM. 01.) 'NEVER ENOUGH' 02.) 'T.L.C. (TURNSTILE LOVE CONNECTION)' 03.) 'ENDLESS' 04.) 'Come Back for More / Fazed Out' 05.) '7' 06.) 'Keep It Moving' 07.) 'Pushing Me Away' 08.) 'FLY AGAIN' 09.) 'I CARE' 10.) 'DULL' 11.) 'DON'T PLAY' 12.) 'Real Thing' 13.) 'Big Smile' 14.) 'Drop' 15.) 'UNDERWATER BOI' 16.) 'HOLIDAY' 17.) 'ALIEN LOVE CALL' 18.) 'LOOK OUT FOR ME' Encore 19.) 'MYSTERY' 20.) 'BLACKOUT' 21.) 'SEEIN' STARS' (with Hayley Williams) 22.) 'BIRDS' Turnstile new music Advertisement On June 6, Turnstile officially put out their fourth studio album 'Never Enough.' It rips. The melodic title track lulls listeners into thinking the band went full dream-pop until the drums and guitar steadily pick up a minute in and the song turns into a delightful headbanger. From there, the punk side comes to play on the angry, unrelenting 'Sole' before they retreat to an indie rock sound on 'I Care.' Yates and Turnstile don't care what genre you're into; they're going to do what they want. If you want to hear for yourself, you can find 'Never Enough' here. And, please make sure to spin 'Look Out For Me.' It's unlike anything else on the record and a stunning piece of trance. Turnstile special guests Every Turnstile show will come with an opening act or two. To make sure you'e onboard with their work, we've linked each artist's most-streamed song on Spotify below. Blood Orange: 'Champagne Coast' Advertisement Amyl and the Sniffers: 'Hertz' Mannequin Pussy: 'Romantic' Speed: 'THE FIRST TEST' Jane Remover: 'Dancing With Your Eyes Closed' Hardcore groups on tour in 2025 Advertisement Prepare to thrash. Many of the biggest heavy groups around will be on the road these next few months. Here are just a few of our favorites you won't want to miss live. • Knocked Loose • Blink-182 Advertisement • Descendents • Black Flag • Sex Pistols Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. Advertisement This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic Metal Singer, 60, Scolds Concert Goers in Frustrated Display
One of the most prominent members of the shock-rock genre has been Rob Zombie. The singer came to prominence with the band White Zombie, before splitting off to pursue a solo career. His first solo album debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200. Zombie went on to release more successful music, and venture into filmmaking, directing House of 1,000 Corpses, and the two Halloween remakes. He has made himself a place in the horror genre, whether that's music or film. Zombie has always branded himself with his distinct voice, which has now been used in some other ways. At a recent headlining appearance at the Boardwalk Rock festival, Zombie got pretty frustrated with his crowd. Watch this. Zombie's frustration around the phones is made pretty clear in the video. His comments sparked a lot of discourse over the issue, with fans taking sides. "I agree, put the phones away and enjoy the moment," one fan commented, while another took the opposite stance, remarking, "Ok, roll those ticket prices back too since we're being all nostalgic."The arguments on either side continued, one fan in favor saying, "Agreed. You can find the performance on YouTube in every which way. Take 1-2 pics. A quick video if you must and just enjoy the show." Another fan showed their displeasure with Zombie's comments, arguing, "Concerts are too expensive. Let the people do what they want. Just play the damn song." People seem to have really strong opinions on either side of this issue. Regardless, Rob Zombie is still selling tickets, and giving it his all on stage. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬
CNN
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are so good that I've ditched my AirPods Max
The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are here to silence the competition, and I spent the last two weeks putting them through their paces. They're Sony's latest bid in its seemingly never-ending fight to make the best over-ear headphones that silently tell others 'this isn't a good time to talk to me.' And this pair arrives with a bit of a burden, as the Sony WH-10000XM5 headphone that preceded them weren't as universally adored as the XM4 of yesteryear. Fortunately, my weeks of testing the XM6 have demonstrated that Sony's learned from its mistakes and is ready to take the throne with some of the best noise-canceling headphones, a pair that may, in fact, be the best we've ever seen. And now that their release date is here, it's the perfect time to decide whether or not you need them. Sony WH-1000XM6 Over-Ear Headphones The XM6 are the latest version of Sony's noise-canceling over-ear headphones and feature a return to the folding design that users loved about the XM4. Phenomenal audio quality No matter what I threw at the Sony WH-1000XM6, these headphones delivered fantastic sound. As my playlist shuffled between the warm, throwback hip-hop sounds of Camp Lo's 'Luchini' to Rob Zombie's groove metal vibes on 'Never Gonna Stop' and then Kesha's electro-pop banger 'Joyride,' the proverbial record never scratched once. That's likely owed to how the new driver units in this year's model enable richer sound than I've heard on other wireless headphones. Everything from Kesha's glitched-out warbling to the bass of Camp Lo's track to Mr. Zombie's relentless riffs didn't just sound right; it sounded great. Even albums I've been spinning on repeat lately, like Charly Bliss' 'Forever' and Lucy Dacus' 'Forever Is a Feeling' sounded fresh on the XM6. I'm not saying that you should throw out your AirPods Max or Bose QuietComfort Ultra, but I think I've got a new default pair for nearly everything I do. It's a bit hard to quantify how great the XM6 sound is, but they delivered a terrifically full and vibrant version of Charly Bliss' 'Back There Now,' a bouncy track I've listened to on countless other devices. The XM6 also won when I lowered the volume to about 30%, with sturdy bass, perfectly fuzzy guitar riffs and singer Eva Hendricks' vocals all hitting so well I was reminded about how great the band sounded in concert last year. The differences in sound quality were a bit less obvious when listening to classical music, as the XM6 only sounded better by the slimmest of margins when I listened to Dvorak's 'Symphony No. 9 in E Minor.' Still, the highs sounded slightly sweeter and the low-end bass was a bit bolder on the XM6 than on the QC Ultra and AirPods Max. Phenomenal noise cancellation We always put a lot of time and effort into our product reviews, and that includes truly living with a product like I did with the XM6. I brought them (and their competitors) on a 4.5-hour bus ride from upstate NY to the city, where Sony's headphones proved the best of the bunch. They were better overall at quieting the chaos around me, including the bus' air conditioner. Whenever it turned on, the XM6's new adaptive noise-canceling tech (upgraded from an automatic version) kicked in to erase that sound, something that the AirPods Max couldn't muffle. Neither the AirPods Max's nor the Bose QC Ultra's active noise cancellation, for example, erased as much of the ambient noise around my home, including my air purifier, washing machine and traffic leaking in from outside. If I had to rank them, I'd say Bose's ANC is closer to what Sony's pulling off, and sometimes on par. More often than not, though, the XM6's noise cancellation proved a notch above. Maybe this is due to how the Sony XM6 have 12 microphones to the eight each that the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Apple's AirPods Max have. Still, the XM6's noise cancellation seems more like an iteration than a revolutionary advancement, as they couldn't silence the sounds of one of my relatives who is always shouting on phone calls. The headphones did their best to lower that noise pollution and made a strong case for keeping them charged. In less stressful settings, the XM6 definitely proved their worth by helping me focus when working from home while there's construction happening on the floor below my apartment. A perfectly fitting design Unlike the XM5 model, the XM6 feature folding hinges that let you wrap the headphones inward to take up less space. This lets you store them in smaller-sized compartments, like their new case (more on that below). These headphones also have supple synthetic leather ear cups that enable a consistently comfortable and snug fit on my head, which is crucial for effective noise-canceling. The XM6's 8.9-ounce weight makes them feel superlight on my head, nearly indistinguishable from the 9-ounce QC Ultras. I bring up the heft because putting the 13.7-ounce AirPods Max on after the Sonys makes my head feel like it's sinking down ever so slightly. Comfort also came into play with noise-canceling, as the XM6 apply less pressure to my ears than the AirPods Max do. One of my favorite features of the 1000XM6 is that their headband extends much farther upward than the AirPods Max band does, which allows me to comfortably wear a hat while I'm using them, something I literally cannot do with Apple's over-ear headphones. The XM6 offer similar headroom as the Bose QuietComfort Ultra. The 1000XM6 also feature a more-asymmetrical design than the previous model, with Sony adjusting the headband to provide another visual cue to signal the front and back sides. The arms are placed more toward the fronts of the cups than the backs, which eliminates some guesswork when you're trying to put them on correctly. Beyond the great style and fit, I also love that the Sony XM6 have a regular 1/8-inch headphone jack. Unlike Bose that uses a smaller headphone jack (and Apple's AirPods Max, which only send wired sound over USB-C), the XM6 are compatible with one of the best and oldest tech standards there is, so you don't need to worry about adapters if you want to use them with a wired audio source. The XM6 come in three colors: black, Platinum Silver (basically white) and Midnight Blue. The best headphones case, period Buying pricey tech means you want to treat it with the care and protection your investment deserves, which is why noise-canceling headphones always come with a case to shield them from the other things in your bag. That said, not all cases are the same, and Sony now makes the best one. The company shrunk down last year's case and, more importantly, switched from a zipper enclosure to a super-convenient magnetic flap that's strong enough to stay closed even when I'm shaking it by its hanging loop. It's not a perfect case, as my review units' white shell has already scuffed slightly from rubbing against something in my bags. Still, it's much better than the holster that Apple includes with the AirPods Max, which doesn't cover the band at all, and exposes the tops and bottoms of the headphones. Excellent battery life Color me amazed: After two weeks of multiple hours of listening every day, I've still got 40% battery life left on the XM6. Sony rates the endurance of this newest model as above and ahead of the pack, with up to 40 hours of juice (30 with noise cancellation enabled). That beats Bose's and Apple's estimates by six to 10 hours. Oh, and Sony added the ability to listen to your music wirelessly while the headphones charge over USB-C, a boon to everyone with very long cables. Sony did not provide any notes on supported fast charging standards, but its claim that the XM6 gain three hours of battery life after only three minutes of charging matches my experience. Using the included USB-A to USB-C cable, I got 5% battery life from a three-minute charge, which would be up to two hours of life. But switching to a USB-C cable, I got 11%, which could be as much as 4.4 hours. Good call quality When you get nearly everything right — and, frankly, superior to the field — good is good enough. That's especially the case here with Sony's improved call quality. My colleague and senior tech editor Mike Andronico described a phone call made from our office as clear with maybe the slightest bit of fuzz. Looking to test Sony's AI boast — the company brags that it used 500 million voice samples to make sure the XM6 can identify vocals and remove background noise — I went down to a subway platform and used the headphones to record a voice memo I sent to my boss. He observed mixed results, stating 'it starts out very clear but gets very muffled halfway through. The noise isolation is very impressive though, I can't really hear anything in the background.' This is neither a win nor a loss in my book. In a blind comparison of voice memo recordings made with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, the AirPods Max and the XM6, Sony's new headphones fell in the middle of the pack. I think I sounded clearest and most natural on the AirPods Max, and the XM6 had me a little loud, while the QC Ultra made me sound slightly distant. Andronico disagreed with my rankings, putting Bose up front and the Sony last, proving how subjective this all is. The rankings also changed when I switched to live calls, as the Sony and Bose both earned scores of 7.5 out of 10 from the folks I was talking to on the other end of the line, while the AirPods Max fell slightly below, at 7 out of 10. An unfortunately higher price than before At $450, the Sony WH1000-XM6 cost $50 more than the XM5 had when they were released, and those cans are often as cheap as $348 these days. This isn't a big problem when you look at the XM6 in comparison to the competition, as the Bose QC Ultra also retail for $450, while the AirPods Max cost $549. But considering the economy at the moment, I understand how some folks will blanch at that price. If you want decent Sony over-ear headphones for under $200, check out the Sony Ult Wear headphones. The app is bad, and special features are a mixed bag Tech companies earn some tough love on occasion, and I'm here to give some to the team behind Sony's consumer audio devices. In 2025, no company should be shipping an app that looks this old and jumbled. For example, the main tab of the Sony app places a bunch of its settings within easy reach, but then has a button called 'Device settings' that opens up a menu that has three sections of its own: sound, system and services. Here, you'll find some of the settings you've already seen, like Speak-to-Chat, the equalizer and, frankly, too many other features to sort through unless you have spare time. Is there any reason to use the app? Well, you need it to activate Sony's Adaptive Sound Control feature, which can switch your noise canceling and ambient sound settings based on where you are or what you're doing. So, if you're at home or sitting still, it'll keep ANC on, and then turn ambient mode on when you're walking out and about, and need to have a greater awareness of what's going on around you. It works fine enough, and it will be valuable if you need the extra awareness in public, but I wouldn't really use these headphones for running (one of the motions it can detect), as designs like these aren't made for sweat resistance. If you enable Speak-to-Chat, the audio you're listening to will automatically get quieter when the headphones hear someone talking. I almost wrote this off immediately because it means you can't sing along with your tunes, though a coworker rightly noted this could make it easier for a loved one at home to get your attention. I just wouldn't enable it in public, because this feature activated accidentally when my video editor was talking to me on the street. You also get touch controls on the right ear cup, including double-tap to pause and swipe up and down to adjust volume. Additionally, you can press your palm on the right ear cup to enable Transparency mode when you need to hear someone or something more clearly. This worked well in my testing, and it's a great way to listen for announcements on the subway. The volume up and down swipe gesture on the right ear cup, however, requires more presses than I'd like, making me miss the dedicated volume controls on the Bose QC Ultra and AirPods Max. I miss the perks of Apple's integration Sony's got strong wearing detection, which means your favorite songs and podcasts will pause when you remove the headphones. But for someone like me who is downright spoiled by the Apple ecosystem integrations, I'm slightly annoyed that simply removing the XM6 doesn't disconnect them from my phone. For example, when I stood up from my desk to take a break and put my the XM6 down, the latest episode of 'The Besties' video game review podcast paused, which is great. But when I hit 'play' in my podcatcher, the audio resumed on the headphones and not my phone's speaker as I'd wanted it to. That said, the XM6 support multi-device pairing for simultaneous connections, while Apple's AirPods only go from one device to the other. So, should you buy the XM6? Well, since the XM3, XM4 and XM5 are pretty universally adored, folks who've already bought into the Sony noise-canceling headphones economy probably don't need to rush to upgrade. Yes, this year sees Sony elevating its sound quality and noise cancellation, as well as improving on the case and design of the XM5, but I'm not sure that's enough to clear $450 in your budget. Those with the AirPods Max, which have stayed the same except for new colors and the USB-C port in last year's refresh, will love Sony's lighter design and may notice the superior noise cancellation. You'll just be giving up the convenience that automatic pairing delivers (living in the Apple ecosystem pays off). Oh, and Sony's case is loads better. I don't know if anyone with a recent pair of Bose ANC headphones would need to upgrade if their pair is still working well, as the gap between sound quality and noise cancellation doesn't merit spending another $450 if your gear still works. But if your older pair is aging poorly or you've been waiting to get a pair of premium noise-canceling headphones, you should just get the Sony XM6. They're great, if not the best, at everything that truly matters. And as someone who practically lives in the Apple ecosystem with most of his tech, I'm truly impressed by how the Sony XM6 combine sound quality, noise canceling and a great case to pull me away from the AirPods Max. How long is the battery life for the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones? How long is the battery life for the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones? The Sony WH-1000XM6 are rated for up to 40 hours of power without noise-canceling and 30 hours when noise-canceling is turned on. How much do the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones cost? How much do the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones cost? The Sony WH-1000XM6 are priced at $450, which is $50 more than the XM5's original retail cost and $100 more than what the previous model currently costs. Are the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones noise canceling? Are the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones noise canceling? Yes, and you can enable or disable active noise cancellation for the WH-1000XM6 by using the long button next to the power button CNN Underscored thoroughly tests the products we review and provides full transparency about our testing methodology. We're made up of skilled writers and editors who have many years of experience testing, researching and recommending products, and they ensure each article is carefully edited and products are properly vetted. Electronics writer Henry T. Casey has reviewed tech for a decade, including home theater audio equipment, portable speakers and streaming devices. Casey goes the extra mile for streaming devices, not just testing them during his work day but living with them at home, which sometimes annoys friends when he's taking notes during movie night.
