Surface Earbuds video: Gesture-controlled earbuds that support one-click pairing

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Microsoft's Surface Earbuds include gesture support, and they're shown off in a sporting new video.

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What you need to know

  • Microsoft's new Surface Earbuds support gestures and securely fit into your ears.
  • The new headphones are shown off in a video by Microsoft.
  • The Surface Earbuds also integrate with Office, including translating PowerPoint presentations.

Lost among the announcements of folding phones, a new version of Windows 10, and a Surface device powered by ARM are the Surface Earbuds. The new headphones from Microsoft support one-click pairing, can be navigated with gestures, and are designed to fit securely in people's ears.

The Surface Earbuds have dual-array microphones and come in a charging case. The new video also shows off how the Surface Earphones integrate with Microsoft Office, including translating PowerPoint presentations.

Here's everything Microsoft announced at its Surface 2019 event

Sean Endicott
Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

Beyond tech news, Sean is a UK sports media pioneer. In 2017, he became one of the first to stream via smartphone and is an expert in AP Capture systems. A tech-forward coach, he was named 2024 BAFA Youth Coach of the Year. He is focused on using technology—from AI to Clipchamp—to gain a practical edge.