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Amazon is selling Skullcandy's Crusher 540 Active wireless over-ear headphones for $119.99, down from a $209.99 list price, a 43% cut. The gym-focused model features sweat and water resistance, adjustable sensory bass, 40mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.2, and up to 40 hours of battery life with rapid charging.
Samsung unveiled the SmartTag 3, its latest Bluetooth tracker, which for the first time works with iPhones through the SmartThings app, though features like Compass View, Ring Phone, and Left Behind Alerts remain Android-exclusive. The device is 35% smaller and 33% lighter than earlier models, offers battery life up to 550 days, extends directional finding to about 200 feet, and adds Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding and geofenced Place Notifications. It starts at $29.99 and is expected in the US by early November.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy SmartTag 3 alongside its new Galaxy Tab S12 lineup, priced at $30 for a single unit or $100 for a four-pack. The tracker gains longer Bluetooth range, extended battery life of up to 550 days, ultra-wideband precision finding, a geofencing 'Place Notification' feature, and cross-platform compatibility through the SmartThings app for both iPhone and Android users. Samsung also added a new pet activity monitoring function as a notable feature of the device.
Amazon's new $59.99 Fire TV Stick 4K, available now, can be powered directly from a television's USB port instead of requiring a separate adapter. It runs Amazon's refreshed TV OS with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, and replaces the previous 4K 'Select' and 'Plus' sticks, trimming the streaming lineup to four devices. Amazon also unveiled a redesigned Fire TV Remote for $14.99, shipping late October, plus Alexa Plus integrations across the Fire TV app and a new Amazon Music app.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy SmartTag 3, a Bluetooth tracker that is 35 percent smaller and 33 percent lighter than its predecessor, with battery life extended to 550 days of normal use or 790 days in power-saving mode. The device drops the SmartTag 2's key-ring cutout in favor of a squircle design requiring an optional case, and adds iOS compatibility alongside new location-history and movement-alert features.
Google has quietly updated its Find Hub app with a new 'Remembered' tab that uses Gemini AI to help users track items that can't carry a physical Bluetooth tracker. Users can tag an item, add a note and photo, and later recall where they placed it. The feature was highlighted by an Android Authority writer who has been using it for several weeks.
Nothing has released the Headphone 1 Pro, a premium follow-up to its $299 Headphone 1 launched in 2025. The $399 headphones use a triple-driver setup, a 10-microphone active noise cancellation system, and tuning developed with Metropolis Studios, housed in an aluminum, titanium and scratch-resistant glass build. Nothing claims 68 hours of battery life with ANC off, 30 hours with it on, plus Auracast and Bluetooth 6.1 support.
Bose has released firmware update 10.12.12 for its $449 QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2, adding beta support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcasting. The update also improves wired USB audio, including gaming chat balance and web conferencing compatibility. Bose says its QC Headphones Gen 2 will receive the same beta firmware next.
Bose is rolling out firmware update 10.12.12 for its QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), adding Bluetooth LE Audio support that enables Auracast broadcasting and streaming via the LC3 codec. The update also improves USB-C audio for voice calls and gaming microphone use, and adds 5.1 spatial audio support for compatible Android devices, with beta access starting this week through the Bose app.
Bose has opened pre-orders for its first wired earbuds in over a decade, using a USB-C connector instead of Bluetooth or a 3.5mm jack. The earbuds include an in-line remote, IPX4 water resistance, and a carrying case, drawing power directly from the connected device with no app required. They launch October 15 in black, white, and a limited mint color, available via Bose's site and select Best Buy stores.
Amazon is selling the Hisense FlexBoom portable Bluetooth speaker for $99.99, a $20 cut from its $119.99 list price. Hisense's speaker offers up to 80W of audio power, Bluetooth 5.4 with Auracast and TWS pairing, an IP67 rating, and up to 20 hours of battery life. The retailer's price matches the lowest the speaker has hit since it launched.
Pixel owners are reporting on Reddit that absolute volume control, which keeps phone and Bluetooth headphone volume levels synced, has stopped working reliably since installing the Android 17 QPR1 update. A Pixel 10 user described the feature failing entirely after the September update, while others say it works intermittently and can sometimes be restored by disconnecting and reconnecting their audio device.