Microsoft could challenge Apple's AirPods with wireless Surface earbuds

A new challenger could be approaching Apple’s iconic AirPods (pictured above). Microsoft is developing a pair of Surface-branded wireless earbuds, according to Brad Sams’ oft-reliable sources at Thurrott.com.Microsoft surprised the world by releasing the surprisingly good Surface Headphones last October. The sleek, premium-priced $350 headset features an intuitive control scheme and some wickedly good noise cancellation chops, courtesy of four active mics that keep tabs on the sounds around you. “Spin the noise cancellation dial on Microsoft’s new cans, and the world fades away,” we wrote at the time. Of course, you could also use the Surface Headphones to converse with Microsoft’s Cortana digital assistant via its mobile app.To read this article in full, please click here