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Season 2 of The Last of Us has arrived. With the first episode of the much-anticipated sci-fi series kicking off on Max, Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards sat down with the show's producers Craig Mazin, Neil Druckmann, and Halley Wegryn Gross as well as stars Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Young Mazino, Isabela Merced, and Rutina Wesley. They shared how Joel and Ellie's community has grown with new characters — and some plot points very different from the video game.Listen to them talk about Maria and Tommy's son, Ellie's friends Dina and Jesse, and Joel's therapist, Gail (Catherine O'Hara).
Apple’s Vision Pro ambitions just hit the reset button. Following the lukewarm commercial debut of its $3,500 mixed reality headset in February 2024, the company is retooling its strategy — and it's going cheaper, lighter, and (hopefully) more appealing to the masses.
SEE ALSO: With iPadOS 19, Apple might once again try to make the iPad more like a MacAccording to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is now all in on developing a more affordable version of the Vision Pro. That makes sense: At seven times the cost of the Meta Quest 3, Apple’s current headset was never going to be mainstream. It also doesn’t help that the Vision Pro weighs about 1.5 pounds — enough to leave your neck sore after extended use.
Per Gurman's reporting, Apple was originally planning a simple spec bump for the Vision Pro — swapping out the M2 chip for the forthcoming M5 — but CEO Tim Cook seems to have shifted course.
The company has scrapped plans for a pair of AR glasses, and its roadmap now includes two new versions: a consumer-friendly model with a lower price tag and a tethered version designed to connect to a Mac for ultra-low-latency display streaming and enterprise-grade tasks (think surgery and flight simulators).
For now, the biggest hurdle for Apple's lighter and cheaper Vision Pro refresh is Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports, which pose a major challenge to cutting costs on an already expensive device.
SAVE 55%: As of April 14, the Happrun Native Bluetooth projector is $49.99, down from $109.99 at Woot. That's a 55% discount and a $60 savings.
Opens in a new window Credit: Happrun Happrun Native Bluetooth Projector $49.99 at WootProjectors used to be classroom staples during math class or for a movie night in the backyard, but nowadays, they’ve become a way to turn any room into a home theater. I bought one for my bedroom a couple of months ago, and it’s been surprisingly impressive both in picture and sound quality.
And right now, you can get a projector of your own at Woot for less than 50 bucks. As of April 14, the Happrun Native Bluetooth projector is available at the low price of $49.99, down from $109.99 at Woot. That’s a 55% discount and $60 in savings.
SEE ALSO: This ridiculously rugged phone has a built-in projector. Really.This Bluetooth projector has 1080p HD resolution and built-in Hi-Fi speakers, and it can project a display of up to 200 inches. It’s also compatible with Fire TV Stick, Roku, and Chromecast, so you can stream your favorite shows and movies. (Note: These aren’t included with the projector.)
You can set this projector up on the ceiling, desktop, or a tripod. Plus, it has a 4.3-star rating and over 10,000 reviews, so you can feel confident about the quality you’re getting.
SAVE $35: As of April 14, get the Amazon Echo for just $64.99. That's its lowest price of the year, knocking off $35 for 35% savings.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo $64.99 at AmazonWhether it's a big shopping event or just any old Monday, we're here tracking deals on our favorite devices. We always have our eyes on Echo devices, the ultra popular smart home device that answer to your beck and call. Plus, with the recently rolled out Alexa+, Echo devices are more capable than ever, able to execute tasks like making a dinner reservation or holding a conversation.
As of April 14, the Amazon Echo is seeing its first discount of 2025. Now down to $64.99, that saves you $35 off its usual $99.99. That provides you a nice 35% in savings.
Having spent a lot of time hunting for Echo deals, it's rare to find a deal on the OG Echo model. The Echo Pop and Dot are frequently on sale, especially during big sale events like Prime Day. However, sometimes the Echo doesn't even see a sale event discount. During Amazon's Big Spring Sale, we were waiting to see a deal on the Echo, but it never came.
Now you can finally score a deal on the Amazon Echo and bring home this smart speaker. Not only will it play your favorite music or podcasts on command, but also help you set routines with your other smart home devices.
Shop the Amazon Echo for just $64.99 now.
GET $210 OFF: On April 14th, the Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 Chromebook MediaTek Kompanio 520 4GB RAM 64GB Storage Touchscreen Laptop is on sale for $189.
Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 Chromebook MediaTek Kompanio 520 4GB RAM 64GB Storage Touchscreen Laptop $189 at Best BuyWith Trump tariffs blowing up international trade, anyone thinking of replacing some tech might want to go ahead and pull that trigger. However, when you're in the market for a laptop, that emergency purchase could be expensive — less so if you nab a deal on a Chromebook like the Ideapad Slim 3.
Right now, the Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 Chromebook is on sale for $189. Buy now and you'll save a whole $210, or 53%.
SEE ALSO: This Razer Basilisk V3 deal is primed for devastating clicksThe Ideapad Slim 3 is true to its name: slim. In "Abyss Blue" it cuts an attractive profile. It has a 14-inch HD touchscreen for decent picture quality and simple tactile swipes through content.
While the Ideapad isn't especially powerful, with only 4GB of RAM, it will get you around the internet and more. It makes use of a MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor with ChromeOS. It's a lightweight system on a lightweight laptop, meant for people on the go.
This laptop isn't built for heavy gaming, but it will do fine for lightweight titles, running them with the integrated Arm Mali-G52 MC1. As far as storage goes, the laptop has 64GB for music, PDFs, and film.
Right now, as of Apr. 14th, the Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 Chromebook MediaTek Kompanio 520 4GB RAM 64GB Storage Touchscreen Laptop is on sale for $189, getting you a whole $210 off.
This is a laptop for folks that need on-the-go productivity tools and browser options in a lightweight machine.
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The online world seems like something you can navigate with total freedom, but on closer inspection, there are actually content restrictions and blockades in every corner. There are often good reasons for this, but there's also something to be said for retaining your right to online freedom.
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SAVE UP TO 20%: The Amazon Spring Grocery Sale has pantry essentials marked down by as much as 20% including Easter candy, spices, sauces, beverages, snacks, and plenty more.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Spring Grocery Sale take up to 20% off pantry essentials Get DealWe're all feeling the pinch as we meander the aisles of the grocery store. Beyond the shocking price of eggs, everything else is also shooting up in price. As we all sit and wonder what tariffs will do to tech prices, we're also holding our breath about pantry items like coffee, nuts, and the ever-essential crispy chili oil. Fortunately, Amazon is throwing us a life raft by offering hundreds of pantry goods at a discount.
As of April 14, the Amazon Spring Grocery Sale takes up to 20% off essentials like coffee, snacks, condiments, spices, Easter candy, beverages, tea, baby food, canned groceries, baking ingredients, and plenty more.
Restocking the pantry from time to time when you find sale prices is always wise. Consider upcoming plans like Easter baskets, Memorial Day barbecues, and festival season while adding items to your cart. Snag some Kind Bars, Jelly Belly's, Lindt chocolates, and Unreal treats for Easter baskets and stock up on Liquid I.V. for summer trips.
The Amazon sale also features tons of hydration deals like Stumptown Coffee and Saratoga Sparkling Water. Let's not forget the essential three-pack of Cholula Hot Sauce.
The Amazon Spring Grocery Sale has thousands of items discounted and you can browse all options here, or shop from our curated list of picks below. In either case, these deals offer savings on groceries at a time when the checkout lane feels a bit scary. Bon appetite!
Grocery deals at Amazon:Kind Snack Bars, Caramel Almond & Sea Salt (12 count) — $11.04 $16.99 (save $5.95)
Beach Cliff Sardines in water (3.75 ounce can, 12 pack) — $11.62 $13.68 (save $2.06)
Liquid I.V. Passion Fruit Hydration Drink Mix (10 count) — $12.99 $14.99 (save $2)
Stumptown Coffee Roasters Whole Bean Coffee (Hundred Mile, 12 ounces)— $12.99 $15.99 (save $3)
Four Sigmatic Focus Mushroom Coffee (Ground, 12 ounces) — $13.60 $16.60 (save $4.06)
Jelly Bean Shareable Bag (1.31 pounds) — $16.67 $18.97 (save $2.30)
Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean Coffee (2.2 pound bag) — $16.73 $22.31 (save $5.58)
Saratoga Sparkling Water Bottles (12 Pack) — $16.96 $21.02 (save $4.06)
Maille Mustard Variety Pack (4 pack, 7 ounces) — $17.14 $20.19 (save $3.05)
Lindt Lindor Caramel Milk Chocolate Candy Truffles (60 count) — $21.55 $25.36 (save $3.81)
Tate's Bake Shop Tiny Chocolate Chip Cookies (24 pack, 1 ounce) — $24 $39.71 (save $15.71)
Unreal Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars (40 mini bars) — $28.49 $34.90 (save $6.41)
Lindt Excellent 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar (12 pack) — $31 $40.68 (save $11.68)
SAVE 50%: As of April 14, you can score a Blink Mini 2 home security cam for just $19.99, down from $39.99, at Amazon. That's a 50% discount and $20.99 in savings.
Opens in a new window Credit: Blink Blink Mini 2 $19.99 at AmazonIf you’re on the fence about buying a home security system, we found a compact starter camera that could be a great fit. It’s low-cost, easy to set up, and doesn’t require a monthly subscription.
As of April 14, you can get the Blink Mini 2 for just $19.99, down from $39.99, at Amazon. That’s a 50% discount and a savings of $20.99. It’s also the lowest price we’ve seen on this particular camera.
SEE ALSO: Take 50% off the SimpliSafe Indoor Home Security System ahead of summer vacationThe Blink Mini 2 is plug-and-play, so you don’t have to deal with any wiring or electrician fees. It’s also weather-resistant, so you can place it indoors or outdoors to keep an eye on your property. (You’ll need the Blink Weather Resistant Power Adapter if you plan to use it outside.) With a 1080p HD resolution, a built-in spotlight, night vision, and two-way audio, there’s no way burglars can sneak by undetected.
You can set it up to send notifications to your phone whenever it detects motion and customize the settings so it only alerts you when it detects people, not pets. Or connect it to an Alexa-enabled device to view a live stream, arm and disarm the system with your voice, and more.
SAVE $320: As of April 14, get the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra phone for its lowest price ever of $1,099.99. Get it for $320 off and 23% savings at Amazon.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (512GB) $1,099.99 at AmazonIs your phone on its last legs? The battery is struggling to get through the day, and your apps are slowing down. Yeah, it's probably time for a new phone. If you don't want to spend all day at the store just to upgrade your phone — and spend a fortune while doing so — then it's time to look online. Buying an unlocked phone helps you catch a deal while providing you the freedom of choosing your wireless carrier.
As of April 14, you can grab the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for just $1,099.99. That's down from $1,419.99 to save you $320 for 23% off. That brings it down to its lowest price ever.
This deal is especially sweet knowing that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a 2025 release. It's the newest phone in the Galaxy line-up, supercharged to power-up Samsung's AI. While we weren't necessarily thrilled about all the AI features on this phone in our review, it still has a lot to offer. It has a near 27 hour battery life so you can go a full day between charges, plus the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor is powerful for quick navigation.
Shop the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for $1,099.99 at Amazon and save $320.
Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are at each other's throats again in Another Simple Favor, the sequel to 2018's comedy-thriller A Simple Favor.
SEE ALSO: 'Another Simple Favor' review: Blake Lively is at her best bad and madDirected by Paul Feig, the film picks up five years after the events of the original, which saw Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) send the glamorous (and murderous) Emily Nelson (Lively) to prison. But Emily isn't out of Stephanie's life just yet! Not only has Stephanie written a true crime memoir based on the events of A Simple Favor — she also runs into Emily herself while on her book tour.
That's right, Emily's out of prison on appeal, and she has one more favor to ask of Stephanie: Will she be her maid of honor at her destination wedding in Capri? (With a threat of legal action hanging over Stephanie's head, she has no choice but to accept.)
The trailer for Another Simple Favor jets off to the Italian island, re-acquainting us with familiar faces like Emily's ex-husband Sean (Henry Golding), who would rather "shave [his] balls with a rusty knife than be at this wedding." It also introduces some new players, including Emily's fiancé Dante (Michele Morrone) and her aunt Linda (Allison Janney).
But of course, the true star of the trailer is the catty interplay between Lively and Kendrick, with the ever-present threat of murder hanging in the air between them. "You know, just girlfriend stuff," Stephanie says.
In her review of Another Simple Favor out of its 2025 SXSW premiere, Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko called the film a "divinely twisted thriller." The movie also stars Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Alex Newell, and Elena Sofia Ricci.
GET $30 OFF: Today, April 14th, the Razer Basilisk V3 Optical Gaming Mouse is available for $39.99 from Best Buy for a savings of $30.
Opens in a new window Credit: Razer Razer Basilisk V3 Optical Gaming Mouse $39.99 at Best BuyWith clicks, scrolls, and perceptive tracking, a gaming mouse puts you in the action. The Razer Basilisk does more, with 11 buttons and a configurable scroll wheel, this ergonomic gaming mouse is primed for digital crafting, slaying, leaping, and all the rest of the action.
Right now, the Razer Basilisk V3 Optical Gaming Mouse is available for $30 off. Get it for $39.99.
SEE ALSO: The best laptops for 2025, tested by our expertsThe Basilisk uses an optical 26000 DPI sensor for precise tracking. Its scroll wheel has three modes to cater to different preferences including a free spin that will keep going until it stops and a precise tactile spin.
With RGB built right in, the Basilisk glows from below and within. These 11 RGB zones are fully customizable.
As of now, Apr. 14th, the Razer Basilisk V3 Optical Gaming Mouse is on sale for $39.99 for a savings of $30.
Whether you're aiming a Boltgun in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide or parrying in Avowed, this mouse's game-focused features will be useful.
Katy Perry's trip to space is almost here.
Well, sort of, anyway. Blue Origin's mission NS-31, which includes an all-female civilian astronaut crew, is getting ready to launch on Monday morning from Van Horn, TX. The launch is set for roughly 9:30 a.m. ET, though it could happen either earlier or later, depending on how things go. That's why it's important for you to tune into the livestream ASAP, which can be seen on YouTube.
SEE ALSO: The U.S. is building a fuel depot in spaceOf course, the crew doesn't only consist of Perry, though she may be the most famous member of it. NS-31's crew also includes CBS Mornings host Gayle King, journalist Lauren Sánchez (who is engaged to Blue Origin owner Jeff Bezos), former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, film producer Kerianne Flynn, and activist Amanda Nguyễn.
As with William Shatner's famous 2021 trip, this flight won't take the crew up to the Moon or the ISS or anything like that. It takes the crew into sub-orbit for a short time, before (hopefully) safely returning to Earth. Real spaceflight or not, though, it's almost certainly going to be memorable for all involved.
Director Ari Aster is no stranger to horror, delivering family grief-based frights in Hereditary and sunlit chills in Midsommar. In his fourth feature, Eddington, he turns his lens on a familiar (and recent) horror: the year 2020.
The first trailer for Eddington, distributed by A24, takes the form of a doomscroll through Instagram circa 2020. In voiceover, COVID-19 conspiracy theorists talk about a lab in Wuhan, China, being tied to Tom Hanks, arguably the first celebrity to contract the virus. Scroll down, and come face to face with the sheriff of Eddington, New Mexico, played by Joaquin Phoenix (who also starred in Aster's third feature, Beau Is Afraid).
SEE ALSO: Ari Aster and Joaquin Phoenix on 'Beau Is Afraid's most challenging scene"If you value your life, you should think twice, because the people of Eddington like guns," the sheriff says in a clip from Fox News. Foreboding!
The trailer scrolls further, revealing more of Eddington's cast. Austin Butler plays a motivational speaker with the username vernonjeffersonpeak, who tells his followers, "Your pain is not a coincidence. You are not a coincidence."
Next up is Emma Stone (username louise.cross), who denies an announcement her husband made the day prior. Pedro Pascal joins the feed soon after as Mayor Ted Garcia, who commits to guiding Eddington through the pandemic.
According to the official summary from A24, Pascal's mayor and Phoenix's sheriff (whom the trailer reveals to be the person scrolling) will go head to head in a standoff that will light a powder keg in Eddington. Get a taste for yourself in the full trailer above, which also features Phoenix confronting masked protestors, TikTok dances about James Baldwin, and a black square posted as part of Blackout Tuesday. It's a pretty accurate time capsule of social media in 2020 — but how much do you really want to relive that?
Eddington also stars Luke Grimes, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward, Clifton Collins Jr., William Belleau, Cameron Mann, Matt Gomez Hidaka, and Amélie Hoeferle.
Eddington hits theaters July 18.
SAVE $60: As of April 14, AirPods Pro 2 are on sale at Best Buy for $189.99. That's 24% off their list price of $249.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $189.99 at Best BuyBest Buy is celebrating the changing of the seasons with its own Spring Sale, and there are quite a few deals worth considering. My personal favorite pair of earbuds, the AirPods Pro 2, are discounted as part of its sale event. If you've been looking to invest in new earbuds, I highly recommend these if you're an Apple user.
The AirPods Pro 2 have been marked down from their list price of $249.99 to $189.99, allowing you to save $60 on list price. On top of that sweet deal, your purchase also comes with Apple Fitness+ for three months if you're a new subscriber and up to three months of Apple Music if you're a new or returning subscriber, which are great offers to kickstart your journey with these new earbuds.
SEE ALSO: My favorite iPad is $80 off at WalmartThese earbuds are ready to immerse you in your favorite music, audiobooks, podcasts, and more with great sound quality courtesy of the H2 chip. They even feature Personalized Spatial Audio that surrounds you in the sounds you're listening to. More importantly, though, you'll get noise-canceling features — Active Noise Cancelation, Transparency mode, and Adaptive Audio — that can either completely block out any outside noise or allow some in to keep you a bit more aware.
We consider the AirPods Pro 2 to be the best pick for Apple users in our overall roundup of the best earbuds, saying, "They produce a sound that's rich and well-balanced, they have excellent noise cancellation (that falls just behind the Bose QC Ultras), and they work seamlessly within the Apple ecosystem."
This deal may not last for long beyond Best Buy's Spring Sale, so act fast to save on the AirPods Pro 2.
There are a couple more earbud deals floating around right now that are worth checking out alongside the AirPods Pro 2. Also at Best Buy, the Bose Ultra Open-Ear earbuds have received a $70 discount and at Amazon you can score a nice deal on Sony’s WF-1000XM5 earbuds.
Trump's tariff policies have been all over the place since so-called "Liberation Day", with so many pauses and changes that the only thing easy to keep track of has been the rapidly dumping stock market.
In the clip above from Last Week Tonight John Oliver does his best to sum up the whole mess, talking about everything from the origins of Trump's love of tariffs to the reaction his changing policies have had from Fox pundits and Republicans.
"Look, I don't know where things are going to go next," sums up Oliver. "We're taping this on Saturday, who knows what's happened between now and when you are seeing this. Maybe Trump will have rolled the tariffs back even further, maybe he'll have put even bigger new ones on mangos. What is clear is he's destabilising our economy with no real plan of action."
There's a global trade war underway, and prices of tech products are increasing.
Sony just increased the price of its PlayStation 5 gaming console in Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
The prices, effective starting April 14, are as follows:
Europe: PS5 Digital Edition: €499.99
UK: PS5 Digital Edition: £429.99
Australia: Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – AUD $829.95
PS5 Digital Edition – AUD $749.95
New Zealand: Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – NZD - $949.95
PS5 Digital Edition – NZD $859.95
The prices represent a roughly 15 percent increase across the board.
The good news is that the Disc Drive for PS5 will get slightly cheaper (€79.99 in Europe, £69.99 in the UK, AUD $124.95 in Australia, and NZD $139.95 in New Zealand). Also, the PS5 Pro still costs the same in all of these markets.
SEE ALSO: 'The Last of Us Complete' lands on PlayStation 5, along with a Collector's Edition that's up for preorderSony says the price hikes are due to a "challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates." The increased U.S. tariffs for China, where Sony produces the PS5, aren't mentioned, and prices in the U.S. haven't changed — yet. Given that tariffs on Chinese goods have sharply risen (and fluctuated, seemingly at President Trump's whim) in the past week, it's reasonable to expect similar, if not higher, price hikes in the U.S. as well.
In the wake of Trump's tariffs, numerous tech products have become more expensive. We're tracking them all here, but the list includes Asus laptops, Nvidia GPUs, and Sony TVs.
SAVE $70: As of April 14, the Bose Ultra Open-Ear earbuds are on sale for $229 at Best Buy. That's 23% off their list price of $299.
Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Ultra Open-Ear True Wireless Open Earbuds $229 at Best BuyThe springtime sales aren't finished yet. Best Buy is throwing a Spring Sale right now that features quite a few great deals on tech. If you've been looking to invest in new earbuds for your outdoor adventures in the warmer weather, there are plenty of options to check out in the sale, including a very nice discount on the Bose Ultra Open-Ear earbuds.
The Bose Ultra Open-Ear earbuds have received a $70 discount at the retailer, which means their price has dropped from $299 to $229. Multiple color options are on sale as well, so you can save on the black, white smoke, 60th anniversary diamond edition, moonstone blue, lunar blue, chilled lilac, and sunset iridescent earbuds. As a bonus, your purchase also comes with YouTube Premium for free for three months if you're a new subscriber.
SEE ALSO: The 8 best earbuds to buy in 2025 from Bose, Sony, and moreThese earbuds are perfect for those who like to be a bit more aware of their surroundings while listening to music, podcasts, and more, rather than be tuned out with noise-cancelation. Their open design allows you to stay in touch with the world around you without skipping a beat. Our review had high praise for them, with writer RJ Andersen saying, "Bose's new earbuds have a unique design that prioritizes awareness over noise cancellation. Though we were skeptical at first, these buds are extremely comfortable and score top marks for battery life, spatial audio, and sound quality."
There's no better time than now to upgrade your earbuds with this great discount on the Bose Ultra Open-Ear earbuds in Best Buy's Spring Sale.
Looking for more headphone and earbud deals to check out right now? Over at Amazon, you can also score some great discounts on the Sony WF-C700N earbuds and the Soundcore AeroFit headphones.
SAVE $120: As of April 14, Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds are available for $179.99 at Amazon. That’s $120 off their usual price of $299.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WF-1000XM5 $179.99 at AmazonI didn’t think I needed another pair of earbuds until I saw Sony’s WF-1000XM5s hanging out at $179.99 on Amazon. Now I’m inventing reasons to upgrade. This is a 40% drop on a set of earbuds that actually lives up to its noise-cancelling flex — and that’s not something I say lightly. Sony claims these are their best truly wireless buds yet. Honestly, I believe them.
What sold me is the balance. They’ve nailed that elusive mix of powerful noise cancellation, rich sound, and decent call quality, which usually means sacrificing one for the other. These don’t. You can pop them in on a noisy train, crank up your playlist, and suddenly it’s just you and Beyoncé. Or doom metal. I’m not here to judge.
SEE ALSO: Live your Kawaii gamer dreams with this discounted Logitech POP ICON keyboard and mouse comboThe new design is a bit glossier than before, and the earbuds are smaller, so they don’t look like you’re trying to receive a satellite signal from your ear canal. They’re light, comfy, and surprisingly good at staying put, even when I forget I’m wearing them and start acting like a backup dancer in the produce aisle.
Price: $179.99 $299.99
Retailer: Amazon
Noise Cancellation: Active noise cancellation with dual feedback microphones
Sound Quality: Wide frequency reproduction, detailed vocals
Call Quality: Enhanced clarity in noisy environments
Battery Life: Up to 8 hours (24 hours with case), 1 hour playback from 3-minute charge
Design: Smaller, in-ear fit with glossy finish
Smart Features: Alexa built-in
Connectivity: Bluetooth
You’ll get up to 8 hours of battery on a single charge, and the case stretches that to 24 hours. Plus, a three-minute charge gives you a full hour of listening time, which is perfect for those of us who remember to charge things only after walking out the door.
I think this deal is kind of a no-brainer. If you’ve been eyeing a pair of high-end earbuds that won’t absolutely destroy your bank account, Sony just made your decision very easy.