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Sony Group Corp. put out new clip-on earbuds on Wednesday, joining a market where Bose Corp., Motorola under Lenovo Group Ltd., and Huawei Technologies Co. already sell similar products. The LinkBuds Clip cost $230 and went on sale right after being announced. These earbuds are part of a newer category of open-style devices that sit outside the ear canal instead of going inside it. Companies selling these say the setup lets people stay aware of what’s happening around them better than regular earbuds. The design means you can have conversations with people near you or hear your surroundings even when music is playing at a normal volume. A lot of people also say they’re easier to wear all day. Sony has made open-ear headphones before, but this is the first time the company has tried a clip-on style. Design comes with tradeoffs There are some downsides to this design. Bass sounds aren’t usually as strong, and most clip-on models don’t have active noise cancellation for times when you’d want to block out sudden loud sounds. People standing nearby can sometimes hear what you’re listening to as well. Sony tried to fix the sound leakage issue by adding a “sound leakage reduction” mode that’s supposed to make the earbuds quieter to people around you. There’s also a “voice boost” mode made for clearer podcast and audiobook listening. A silicone “cushion” piece comes with the LinkBuds Clip. Sony says this helps people with smaller ears or anyone who wants a tighter fit. The earbuds have an IPX4 water resistance rating, so they can handle sweat and light rain. The battery lasts up to nine hours on one charge. With the charging case, you get 37 hours total. Three minutes of charging gives you an hour of playback time, the company said. Sony…

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