Google Pixel Buds review: Bluetooth earbuds are a missed opportunity

Google enters the headphone market with interesting but flawed earbuds that don't match Apple's AirPods - and translation doesn't live up to the hype

The Google Pixel Buds are a set of wireless neckband-style Bluetooth earbuds that have a few fancy tricks up their sleeve, including the ability to near real-time translation. But are they really that good?

First things first, the Google Pixel Buds are not entirely wireless, unlike Bluetooth earbuds such as the Bragi Dash Pro or Apple's AirPods. Instead there's a cable running between the two earbuds, which is a shame, as cables between earbuds are no longer needed, and it frequently gets tugged and caught by clothing restricting the moment of your head.