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Skullcandy Unveils New Wireless Earbuds with Skull-iQ Tech

The latest true wireless earbuds include voice commands and more

By Joshua Hawkins Joshua Hawkins Freelance Technology Reporter Full Sail University Josh Hawkins is a freelance writer for Lifewire who loves writing about the latest tech and gadgets that help make people’s lives easier. As an avid gamer and VR enthusiast, he also enjoys diving deep into the technology that helps bring those kinds of experiences to life. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 28, 2021 10:34AM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Skullcandy has revealed two new sets of true wireless earbuds, both of which are equipped with its new Skull-iQ smart feature technology. On Tuesday, Skullcandy unveiled the Grind Fuel and Push Active, two new true wireless earbud sets that will join its already available lineup. What sets the Grind Fuel and Push Active apart from Skullcandy’s previous earbuds, however, is the company's new Skull-iQ smart feature technology. Skullcandy Users can now take advantage of voice commands when wearing the earbuds by saying, “Hey Skullcandy.” They can then give commands to play or pause media, accept or reject incoming phone calls, and even turn on safety modes like Stay-Aware Mode. Additionally, Skull-iQ opens the door for Spotify Tap access, allowing users to control Spotify directly with their voice. It’s the first partnership between an audio accessory company and Spotify of this nature and should make it easier for users to navigate Spotify using their voice. Finally, another significant component of the Skull-iQ feature is over-the-air updates. This will allow the company to provide software updates for its earbuds in the future, allowing for improvements, advancements, and new features to be added after release. Skullcandy The Skullcandy Grind Fuel and Push Active are available starting September 28 and will retail for $99.99 and $79.99, respectively. Both sets of earbuds offer true wireless via Bluetooth 5.2, as well as over 40 hours of battery life when using the charging case. You also can keep track of where your earbuds are at all times using the built-in Tile finding technology with the Tile app. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The 8 Best Wireless Earbuds of 2022 The 7 Best Wireless Earbuds Under $50 in 2022 The 6 Best Budget Earbuds of 2022 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless Earbuds Review: Premium Earbuds With Amazing Sound The 9 Best Wired Earbuds of 2022 Samsung Galaxy Buds Review: True Wireless Earbuds for Android Users The 10 Best Earbuds of 2022 Jabra Elite 75t Review: Among the Best True Wireless Earbuds Plantronics Backbeat Pro 5100 Review: Truly Wireless Earbuds Perfect for Phone Calls Anker Soundcore Liberty Air Review: Affordable AirPod Alternatives What Are AirPods and How Do They Work? The 9 Best Headphones for Running, Tested by Lifewire Sennheiser CX 400BT Review: Simple Earbuds With Impressive Sound Quality Bose SoundSport Free Review: Excellent And Simple True Wireless Earbuds Apple AirPods Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live: Which Noise-Cancelling Wireless Earbuds To Get? Jaybird Vista Review: Durable Earbuds For a Rugged Lifestyle Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies