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Six years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones

The VergeMonday, September 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Six years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones
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Six years ago Sony and Bose were in the middle of a noise-canceling battle, with each new model of headphones better than the last. In the fall of 2020, Sony released the WH-1000XM4 headphones to wide acclaim.

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Technology
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Why it matters
Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow. Six years ago Sony and Bose were in the middle of a noise-canceling battle, with each new model of headphones better than the last. In the fall of 2020, Sony released the WH-1000XM4 headphones to wide acclaim. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Six and Sony.
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What happened

Six years ago Sony and Bose were in the middle of a noise-canceling battle, with each new model of headphones better than the last. In the fall of 2020, Sony released the WH-1000XM4 headphones to wide acclaim.

Why it matters

Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.

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  1. The Verge published: Six years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones

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Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Six and Sony.

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