There’s a time and a place for noise-canceling headphones (like in a loud office), but there are other times when it’s essential to hear what’s going on around you. Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds have a unique cufflike design that allows you to listen to your music (or podcast) of choice without tuning out your surroundings.
As a gift, it’s perfect for the avid runner or biker who enjoys a little music but is constantly at odds with oncoming traffic — from a safety perspective, the open earbuds are the way to go. It’s also a genius travel gift, a way to zone out through the stress of airport travel without missing the call that your flight is boarding. For the recipient who’s constantly posting a selfie somewhere new, think of it as a travel essential.
Beyond all of the functional reasons to consider gifting these earbuds, it doesn’t hurt that they’re actually good-looking. The design is sleek and stylish, more fashion accessory than dorky tech add-on. For the Gen-Z or Gen-Alpha sibling or niece, it’s the gift that will win you some major cool points since they will look great with their mixed-metal earscapes featuring hoops from Ana Luisa or Jenny Bird.
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