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I'm an audiophile, but I can't argue with how good these $50 earbuds sound

ZDNET's key takeaways The JLab JBuds Pods are on sale at Amazon for $50. They're a fantastic-sounding pair of earbuds, with dynamic lows and just the right amount of highs. The controls can be a bit finicky, so make sure you spend a bit of time mastering them. View now at Amazon The JLab Jbuds earbuds are currently marked down to $49 during Amazon Prime Day. That's 29% off the regular price of $70. If I'm not listening to music, then I'm probably asleep, so you can imagine that I've gone thr

TIL you can make "GIFs" with SVGs for GitHub README.md files

The moving image below is only 49Kb and has an incredibly high resolution. It's similar to a GIF but instead of showing moving images, it shows moving SVGs! The best part: Github supports these in their README.md files! Getting these to work involves asciinema and svg-term-cli. After uploading the asciinema you can use the tool to download a file that you can immediately click and drag into a README. It's something that I'm using extensively on bespoken. How it works? I was surpised to learn

OnePlus Buds 4 Review: These Wireless Earbuds Have Almost Everything

Not everyone is an audiophile, and that’s okay. But once you’ve seen (or heard, I guess) the light of getting a little bit more than usual, it’s hard to go back. So what exactly is “a little bit more” when it comes to wireless earbuds? It’s not always easy to identify, but you’ll know it when you hear it, and the OnePlus Buds 4, while not looking like it on the surface, are definitely delivering that something extra. See Buds 4 at OnePlus Speaking of looks, let’s start there. If minimalism is

Impulse Buys Under $25 on Amazon That Make Surprisingly Great Gifts

Impulse buying can get a bad rap -- and for good reason. We've all purchased things in the spur of the moment that we didn't actually need. But impulse purchases don't always have to be something you'll regret, especially if you're shopping for the perfect gift. Impulse buying can lead to rare finds that surprise and delight -- and leave your recipient wondering how they ever lived without that wonderful and unique thing. We rounded up our favorite impulse buys that ended up being must-have pro

The best budget robot vacuums

Editor’s note: Amazon Prime Day 2025 is officially underway. If you’re looking to make the most of the four-day shopping extravaganza, we’ve put together a guide to the best Prime Day deals you can get. Today’s robot vacuums are becoming a bit like cars: with all the features, upgrades, and fancy trimmings available these days, it’s easy to forget that they can just be simple machines that get us from point A to point B. Yes, some bots blow hot air on their bums (mop pads), deftly navigate dog

Beats Studio Buds Plus Are Cheaper Than Any Big Shopping Event Last Year, Only for 2025 Prime Day

Are your earbuds getting a little worn out? We all like to hang onto our treasured earbuds and headphones for as long as possible, because at one point, they probably did a great job. It’s okay to just retire them though, and if you’re hitting that point in the cycle, or you’re just ready to upgrade because you can, then we’ve got an incredible deal today. See at Amazon You can grab the amazing Beats Studio Buds+ earbuds for just $100 right now. That’s $70 off (-41%) the normal price, but this

The viral sleep earbuds that knocked me out are $35 off this Prime Day

ZDNET's key takeaways The Ozlo Sleepbuds, created by three Bose engineers, launched last fall, and they are the most useful sleep earbuds I've tested so far The earbuds are $35 off during Prime Day The sound is perfect for masking environmental annoyances that keep you awake, and the fit is comfortable and secure. The sleep tracking feature hasn't hit the earbuds yet, and setup took a few tries and several glitches, but once these work in your ears, they get you to bed instantly. View now at

Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for Music and More in 2025

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2: Bowers & Wilkins released the PX7 S2 headphones in 2022 with some significant improvements over the first-generation version.That was followed by a slightly upgraded version, the PX7 S2e ($400), with the "e" standing for evolved. The audio quality has been slightly upgraded thanks to improved digital processing (the headphones have been retuned), which we assume involves an upgraded chip. You may see this model nicely discounted because Bowers & Wilkins has released the

You might not need flagship earbuds after hearing what the OnePlus Buds 4 offer

OnePlus TL;DR OnePlus unveiled the Buds 4 alongside other devices during its Summer Launch event. The OnePlus Buds 4 feature dual drivers, LHDC support, Bluetooth 5.4, up to 44dB noise cancelation depth, and an IP55 rating. The OnePlus Buds 4 are priced at $129.99 with discounts available on oneplus.com until July 31. Today, at the OnePlus Summer Launch event, OnePlus has unveiled the OnePlus Buds 4, alongside the OnePlus Watch 3 43mm version and the OnePlus Nord 5 and Nord 5 CE. The OnePlu

Score the all-time best price on Galaxy Buds 3 Pro with innovative translation feature

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Attention, Samsung fans — a deal on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro has surfaced that you’ll want to know about. You can snap these earbuds up for just $174.99, down from their usual $249.99. That’s a solid 30% off the recommended retail price, making it the best offer you’re likely to find anywhere right now. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $174.99 (30% off) The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are packed with handy features. These AI-powered true wireless earbuds come with a red

Deal alert: Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 drop to $169.99 in rare saving opportunity

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority You can score the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 at a discounted price of $169.99, down from the normal price of $229. That’s a 26% discount relative to the recommended retail price and the lowest price we’ve ever tracked them at since launch. If you’ve been holding off on upgrading your earbuds, this deal is a standout opportunity. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Wingtips and better battery life With an extreme focus on their size and shape, Google'

Prime Day 2025: The best headphone and earbud deals available right now

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . If you’ve been holding out on a new set of earbuds or headphones during Prime Day, now’s a great time to take a look at the deals. While Sony and Bose are typically among our favorites each year, there are a number of options available at discounted prices right now. Whether you prefer

The AirPods Pro 2 are $149 on Amazon right now - the lowest price we've seen yet

Jada Jones/ZDNET Apple unveiled new AirPods last year, and while you might be considering buying the brand's latest earbuds, you shouldn't forget about the sweet discounts that activate on earlier models once Apple releases new hardware -- especially if you're looking for a new pair of high-quality noise-canceling earbuds. Amazon currently has a great deal on the AirPods Pro 2, our pick for the best AirPods model that you can buy. Also: The best early Prime Day deals you can shop right now Th

Why I recommend these $70 open earbuds over pricier models from Bose and Sony

ZDNET's key takeaways The EarFun Clip earbuds are available now on Amazon for $70 With just the right tweaking in the app, you can elevate the sound of these earbuds well above average The app is required for these earbuds to sound their best. $69.99 at Amazon I've tested so many earbuds and headphones over the years that they tend to blend together. That doesn't mean that there aren't standouts (such as the Denon PerL Pro, which still serves as my all-time favorite pair). Also: Finally, ope

I've used my AirPods Pro 2 since they first launched. Here's my buying advice for 2025

Jada Jones/ZDNET During Apple's September hardware event last year, the company announced the iPhone 16 lineup, new AirPods, and an upgraded Apple Watch. I was most happy to see the AirPods 4 model, which introduced noise cancellation to the lineup for the first time and upgraded software features -- but I was secretly hoping for the AirPods Pro 3. Also: Turn your AirPods Pro 2 into hearing aids: Testing and tracking hearing health in iOS 18.1 Unfortunately, a new AirPods Pro model didn't app

Amazon Is Going Nuts, Gives You 2 Free Blink Cameras When You Buy One During Prime Day

Amazon is pulling out all the stops for Prime Day, especially when it comes to its own smart home brands. Blink is known for its easy-to-use security cameras and it is front and center with the most aggressive deal we’ve ever seen. Right now, Amazon is offering a bundle that includes three Blink Outdoor 4 cameras and a Blink Mini for an incredible 66% off: The entire bundle is only $99, down from the regular $289. To put this into perspective, you’re getting the entire bundle for what you would

Amazon Offers AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Processor at Nearly 50% Off for Prime Day, Clearing Out This 4.8-Star CPU

Are you considering putting together your first gaming PC by yourself? We’ll let me just start by letting you know it isn’t as difficult as you might think. As soon as you find all the PC parts you need that fit within your budget, it’s just a matter of putting them in the right spot. There are tons of great tutorials and guides on YouTube to show you exactly what you need to do, even if you’re a complete novice to this sort of thing. See at Amazon The real hard part is actually that very firs

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Show HN: Ossia score – A sequencer for audio-visual artists

ossia score is a sequencer for audio-visual artists, designed to create interactive shows. Sequence OSC, MIDI, DMX, sound, video and more, between multiple software and hardware. Create interactive and intermedia scores, script and live-code with JavaScript, ISF Shaders, Faust, PureData or C++. Leverage IoT protocols such as CoAP or MQTT, interact with joysticks, Wiimotes, Leapmotions, Web APIs and BLE sensors and integrate programs from a wealth of creative programming languages such as Struct

The Best Way to Stop Mosquitos Isn't a Spray or Candle, and It's 13% Off for Amazon Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day Deal: The Thermacell E-Series mosquito repellant system keeps bugs 20 feet away, and it's $5 off (that's a 13% price drop) for Amazon Prime Day right now. The main unit stands about 5 inches tall and holds a 6.5-hour charge while dispensing a DEET-free repellant. Longer, hotter summers mean one thing: longer, itchier, angrier mosquito seasons. And if June's sizzling heat waves are any preview of summer's dog days, you're gonna need more than good vibes and a flickering citronel

Beyond Prime Day, Energizer 20,000mAh Power Bank Is Almost Free at Best Buy’s Black Friday in July

While battery lives on phones are often doing their best, the fact is that they never really last as long as you’d like. It’s a pain to have to suddenly stop using your phone just to try and make that last 10% last until you actually get home, especially when you’ve got a commute ahead of you or anything else where you might want your GPS or some music. See at Best Buy It’s in times like those that you’re going to be incredibly thankful that today was the day you bought a good power bank. That

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AirPods 4 Now Priced Like Budget Earbuds, as Amazon Clears Out Stock Without Asking Apple

Apple has long set the benchmark for wireless earbuds whether you’re after active noise cancellation (with the AirPods Pro 2) or prefer a more streamlined experience without ANC. Right now, it’s the latter that’s stealing the spotlight during Amazon’s Prime Day event with the AirPods 4 dropping to an all-time low price of $99—down from their usual $129. Better still, this sale is not behind a Prime membership, so the savings are open to anyone. See at Amazon Coming in at $99, the AirPods 4 are

Show HN: Ossia score – a sequencer for audio-visual artists

ossia score is a sequencer for audio-visual artists, designed to create interactive shows. Sequence OSC, MIDI, DMX, sound, video and more, between multiple software and hardware. Create interactive and intermedia scores, script and live-code with JavaScript, ISF Shaders, Faust, PureData or C++. Leverage IoT protocols such as CoAP or MQTT, interact with joysticks, Wiimotes, Leapmotions, Web APIs and BLE sensors and integrate programs from a wealth of creative programming languages such as Struct

Apple’s latest AirPods are already on sale for $99 before Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day kicks off tomorrow, July 8th, but you don’t have to wait until then to pick up Apple’s latest pair of AirPods at a discount. Right now, the AirPods 4 are available for around $99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, while the AirPods 4 with noise cancellation are going for around $149 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. That’s within $10 of the lowest price we’ve seen on the ANC model and matches the lowest price to date on the base pair. Both versions of Apple’s

Producing tangible business benefits from modern iPaaS solutions

The scenario illustrates the power of iPaaS in action. For many enterprises, iPaaS turns what was once a costly, complex undertaking into a streamlined, strategic advantage. According to Forrester research commissioned by SAP, businesses modernizing with iPaaS solutions can see a 345% return on investment over three years, with a payback period of less than six months. Agile integration for an AI-first world In 2025, the business need for flexible and friction-free integration has new urgency.

These workout earbuds from Beats measured my heart rate - and they're on sale

ZDNET's key takeaways The Powerbeats Pro 2 retail for $250 in vibrant Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, and Electric Orange colorways. The earbuds can replace your smartwatch or fitness tracker, offering exercise and activity data via companion apps. The sound isn't very robust, delivering weak bass and hollow mids. View now at Apple The Powerbeats Pro 2 are $50 off right now on Amazon, ahead of Amazon's four-day Prime Day event that kicks off tomorrow. They're great exercise earbuds for iPhon

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Apple formally appeals €500 million DMA fine in the EU

As expected, Apple has today formally appealed the €500 million fine it received from the European Commission for allegedly violating the Digital Markets Act. As a refresher, Apple announced major changes to the App Store in the EU in March 2024, including alternative app marketplaces, new business terms for developers, and support for third-party browser engines. The European Union issued its first fines against Apple and Meta under the DMA in April. The commission said that the fine was due

The best wireless earbuds for 2025

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . These are the wireless earbuds we've tested and reviewed that are the best for all needs and budgets. Finding the best wireless earbuds can make a huge difference in how you experience music, podcasts, calls and even daily commutes. Whether you're tuning out distractions on the train