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Amazon is selling the Logitech G502 X Plus Wireless RGB Gaming Mouse for $107.99 via an on-page coupon, down from its $159.99 list price. That marks a 33% cut and the lowest price the mouse has hit to date, according to the listing's 4.4-star rating and pricing history.
Omdia data show Apple shipped 16.8 million true wireless stereo earbuds in Q2 2026, up 1.2% year over year, giving it 20.5% market share even as the overall TWS category shrank 0.7%. Meanwhile, the open wireless stereo segment—clip-on and ear-hook designs that leave the ear canal open—grew 12%, led by Shokz with a 10.3% share after 107.9% growth.
The UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) is spending $94 million over three and a half years across 18 projects to build high-altitude pseudo-satellites—essentially long-endurance drones—that would deliver wireless internet to areas lacking ground networks. The program, called Enduring Atmospheric Platforms, targets a unit carrying a 300-watt communications payload that can stay airborne for a full week, with work split into technology development, system integration, and deployment phases.
Bose has refreshed its clip-on Ultra Open Earbuds with a new driver for louder, deeper bass sound, longer battery life of up to nine hours, and a subtly redesigned beveled metal cap. Alongside this, Bose introduced a cheaper $199 Sport Open Earbuds model built for a more secure fit during workouts. Both open-ear designs skip noise cancellation on purpose, letting wearers stay aware of their surroundings while listening.
Cricket Wireless has introduced a 5G home internet service running on AT&T's network, offering unlimited data for $60 a month plus a $50 gateway modem purchase. Bundling with a mobile line costs $75 for new customers or $45 for existing Cricket subscribers, and the service includes taxes in its advertised pricing with no contract required.
A new comparison examines the practical differences between passive wired speaker setups and wireless Bluetooth systems, focusing on modularity, latency and cable management. It notes that wired systems let users swap components like amplifiers or speakers independently, while removing Bluetooth transmission delay from the audio chain. The piece also cautions that cables alone don't guarantee better sound quality if the source audio is already compressed.
Apple's new AirPods 5 launch at $129 for the standard model, adding active noise cancellation that was previously missing from the lineup. A $149 version bundles a Wireless Charging Case and extended battery life, making it the more compelling purchase for most buyers.
Amazon is currently discounting JBL's Live Buds 3 wireless earbuds by $70, pricing them at $129.95. The buds support LDAC high-resolution audio streaming and use a six-microphone array for calls.
Apple's new AirPods 5 lineup starts at $129, with a $149 version including a wireless charging case, both undercutting the $179 AirPods 4 with ANC by at least $30. Unlike the previous generation, both new models include active noise cancellation, adaptive audio, transparency mode, and an IP57 rating, while the pricier version adds swipe-based volume controls on the stem for the first time on non-Pro AirPods.
A comparison of gaming mouse specs finds that modern wireless models can match wired ones on the metrics that matter most: latency, polling rate, DPI, and tracking speed. High-end mice on either connection type can reach polling rates up to 8,000Hz, far outpacing a typical 125Hz office mouse, meaning the wired-versus-wireless debate has less impact on performance than it once did.
Vinich has released a new MagSafe wallet designed to mimic a classic foldable wallet rather than the typical slim card holder look, aiming to complement leather iPhone cases. It offers over 15 color options, including an aged leather aesthetic and a Desert Titanium finish for caseless iPhones, plus room for three to five cards and a couple of folded bills.
Valve developers told the BBC and other outlets that the Steam Frame VR headset was meant to launch cheaper, but rising global RAM and storage costs forced its price up to $1,059. The company said it was too late in development to redesign the device with less memory, and it may be selling the headset near cost, similar to its Steam Machine console.