The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds could land sooner than the AirPods Pro 3, according to a new leak

Editor’s Note: For gadget lovers, this is a heads-up that the next big audio showdown is heating up. Sony’s XM6 earbuds have a strong reputation for noise-canceling and sound quality, so an earlier launch could sway buyers who are on the fence about waiting for Apple’s next move. It’s also a sign of how competitive the wireless earbud space has become—every month counts when you’re trying to out-innovate the competition.