Sony’s new, smarter noise-cancelling headphones can recognise the wearer’s voice

The WH-1000XM4 over-ear noise-cancelling headphones include a feature called Speak-to-Chat, which automatically stop any audio playing and let in ambient sound when it hears the wearer speak.

Sony has unveiled the new version of its popular 1000X series wireless headphones, which now include the ability to recognise the wearer’s voice.

Sony says the new system enables users to conduct a conversation without removing the headphones.