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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
A ton of Apple devices are on sale on Amazon right now — some of them are even at their Prime Day prices
Save up to $85 on Apple AirPods Pro 2, an Apple Watch SE, an Apple iPad Mini and more. Apple Watches, AirPods, iPads and other Apple gadgets rarely go on sale, especially outside of the Prime Day, Boxing Day and Black Friday periods. However, sometimes we get lucky with a rare (and random) sale on Apple devices, like today's sale on Amazon Canada. For a limited time, Amazon shoppers can save on some of Apple's best-known and best-selling devices, includes the aforementioned AirPods and Apple Watches. Some of these prices are as low as they were on Prime Day (score!), so it's a great opportunity to save if you had your eye on something from the Apple-verse. Keep scrolling to shop the deals.
Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Tom's Guide
I usually give budget earbuds a tough time, but not this $29 pair — here's why I won't stop until everyone owns them
I'm a bit of a stickler when it comes to audio products. I find that if my earbuds/headphones/speaker/soundbar falls short of expectations, I can't ignore it. When I'm listening to music I want to be immersed in that music. That's why I'm on a mission to find the best wireless earbuds — although so far, there's a clear winner, and it's the $249 Apple AirPods Pro 2. But still, I'm yearning for the best budget earbuds. Why must all semi-decent earbuds be so pricey, I thought, while testing pair after pair of cheap buds, slowly losing hope. I was beginning to think that good inexpensive earbuds were a myth. But then, I tested the JLab Go Pods ANC. Without a shadow of a doubt, these are the #1 top budget earbuds money can buy right now. That's the whole article — you don't need to read any further. If you want the best cheap earbuds, it's the JLab Go Pods ANC or bust. If you want a little more information, though, please do keep reading. The JLab Go Pods ANC are some of the cheapest earbuds I've ever seen... and they're on sale for $29 right now. These earbuds can do it all: surprisingly excellent sound quality, an impressive IP66 durability rating, 26 hours battery life, and 3 ANC modes. These are truly the best cheap earbuds money can buy. As a professional audio reviewer, I've tested my fair share of earbuds now. I've tested $30 pairs, $50 pairs, $80 pairs, $100 pairs, $150 pairs... you get the picture. I've tested a lot of earbuds. And the truth? More often than not, the sound quality is disappointing. Some of the best sounding earbuds I've tested are the $129 Skullcandy x Bose Method 360 ANC and the $70 EarFun Air 2 NC. But these are rare diamonds in the rough, and trust me when I say there's a lot of rough. I've been impressed by JLab gear in the past (the JLab JBuds Lux ANC are, to date, the only budget over-ear headphones I've ever recommended), but the JLab Go Pods ANC seemed too good to be true. Why? Because they're literally $36. So it's fair to say that I didn't have high hopes — but boy, was I wrong. The JLab Go Pods ANC sound awesome. Thanks to the fully-configurable 10-band EQ in the JLab app (which I'll discuss in full later), the sound style can be adjusted to suit your tastes. Listen to bass-heavy electronic? Up the bass. Want to get the most out of your singer-songwriter's voice? Up the treble. I found an EQ that suited most genres of music and I stuck to that. I enjoyed a balanced yet complete soundscape, with loud and infectious bass and strong, clear treble without a smidge of tinniness. Truly, for $36, the sound quality is unmatched. No other cheap earbuds come close to the JLab Go Pods ANC — not even other JLab earbuds. These earbuds literally have me tearing my hair out and screaming, "Why? How?" How are they so cheap? Why do they sound so good for $36? I don't get it. These earbuds are truly a miracle. But you best believe it. Most budget earbuds I test have a companion app, but sometimes it either doesn't work (Mixx StreamBuds Ultra Mini, $69) or is only available on one pair of earbuds (Belkin). The JLab app has a huge range of functions: the aforementioned 10-band EQ customization; a range of ambient soundscapes like bird noises and waves; volume limiter to protect your hearing; touch control customization; interval timer for HIIT workouts; activate music or movie mode. As you can see from the image above, the JLab app is absolutely stuffed full of features. I had a blast customizing my EQ one band at a time, finding the optimal setting, cycling through the ambient noise soundscapes, and playing with the touch controls to find my ideal setup. I absolutely adore this app, and made my experience with the JLab Go Pods ANC even more enjoyable. Here, I will give an honorable mention to the EarFun app, which I think it just as great as the JLab app. EarFun also makes affordable earbuds, but none are quite as affordable as the $36 Go Pods ANC. I can't really do much else now but let the numbers speak for me. These earbuds are the same price as an entree at a nice restaurant, a week's worth of gas, just a couple days of groceries. It's very rare to get earbuds of this quality at this price. I'd expect the JLab Go Pods ANC to cost at least $70 — and that's still cheap. Some of our highest-rated budget earbuds so far are as follows: EarFun Air 2 ($49), EarFun Air 2 NC ($69), EarFun Air Pro 4 ($99), Soundpeats Air5 Pro ($79), and the Soundcore Liberty 5 ($129). But what do all of these earbuds have in common? They're not as cheap as the JLab Go Pods ANC. Some of them are three times the price, actually. Seeing as the JLab Go Pods ANC have an IP rating of IP66, they have a companion app, a 2 year warranty, excellent sound quality for the price, 3 ANC modes, 26 hour battery life (better than AirPods Pro 2), and the case isn't flimsy... I'm just lost for words. And I write for a living. As I said above, I just don't get how these earbuds are so cheap. I can't wrap my head around it. It's unfathomable, unbelievable, inconceivable... And yet, the earbuds exist. They are sitting on my desk next to me as I write this. At just $36, these are — realistically — a pair of earbuds that everyone could have as a backup pair. Obviously they're good enough to be your only pair, but in a pinch, the JLab Go Pods ANC won't let you down. They didn't let me down. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Tom's Guide
I wasn't expecting much from these $69 budget earbuds — but they actually impressed me with their punchy sound
JLab reliably produces budget earbuds that actually sound good, such as the JLab JBuds Pods ANC. If you're looking for a good pair of earbuds that costs less than $70, this is it. Sporting a premium design that makes the earbuds look pricier than they are, the JBuds Pods ANCs are also very comfortable. The ANC is effective and doesn't give you much to complain about, while their long battery life is the cherry on top of the cake. Even though the earbuds' default out-of-the-box sound profile leaves a lot to be desired, it can be easily corrected via the app — and it makes the earbuds sound fantastic across most genres. If the lack of aptX and LDAC support and no wear detection doesn't put you off, these could be the best cheap wireless earbuds for you. For the complete breakdown, read my full JLab JBuds Pods ANC review. Specs JLab JBuds Pods ANC Price $69 / £59 Colors Black Frequency response 20Hz-20KHz Battery life (ANC on) 7 hours, 31 hours (charging case) Battery life (ANC off) 10 hours, 56 hours (charging case) Multipoint connectivity Yes Paired devices max 2 Connectivity Bluetooth 5.4 with SBC, AAC Weight 0.31oz (each bud) Durability IP55 The JLab JBuds Pods ANC earbuds retail for $69 / £59 and are available in just one colorway: Black. If you want more colorful earbuds, it might be worth considering the JLab JBuds Mini ($49) but you'll be missing out on ANC. The JBuds Pods ANC are priced similarly to the likes of the EarFun Air 2 NC ($69) and the Soundpeats Air5 Pro ($79). The sub-$70 price tag also makes the JBuds Pods ANC a great budget alternative to the Apple AirPods Pro 2 ($249), the Sony WF-C710N ($119) and the Bose QuietComfort ($179). The JBuds Pods ANCs are good value for money because they have long battery life and they boast great sound quality. The JLab JBuds Pods ANC feature a drop-stem design, similar to the Apple AirPods Pro 2, the EarFun Air 2 NCs and the Soundpeats Air5 Pros. It's nothing special and nothing we haven't seen before, but I like the matte finish on the buds and the case. I think it lends the JBuds Pods ANC a premium edge and makes them look pricier than they actually are. As for comfort, the JBuds Pods ANC fit snugly in my ears. Each earbud weighs 0.31oz, so slightly on the heavier side when compared to, say, the 0.16oz Air5 Pros. Still, the JBuds Pods ANC didn't feel too heavy during my testing, and I comfortably wore them for five straight hours. I stuck with the default tip size, but if you have smaller or bigger ears, there are two extra pairs included in the box. The JBuds Pods ANCs' charging case feels premium too. Its plastic shell doesn't feel fragile, which I found wasn't the case with the likes of the Sony WF-C710N or the Bose QuietComfort. That's a brownie point for JLab. The JBuds Pods ANC also one-up the QuietComforts when it comes to durability, as they're IP55 rated as opposed to the QuietComforts' lower resistance rating of IPX4. The IP55 rating means the earbuds are resistant to low-pressure water jets from any direction and dust. They're also sweatproof, so you can wear them while working out. The JLab JBuds Pods ANC utilize Bluetooth 5.4 with support for AAC and SBC codes. Unfortunately, there's no aptX or LDAC support which I've seen in similarly priced earbuds, like the EarFun Air 2 NC and the Soundpeats Air5 Pro. It's worth grabbing either those or the EarFun Air Pro 4 ($89) if hi-res streaming codecs are important to you. The JBuds Pods ANC can connect up to two smart devices simultaneously thanks to multipoint connectivity. The earbuds also feature Google Fast Pair, and my Google Pixel 7 Pro was quick to recognize the JBuds Pods ANC as soon as I took them out of their case. Within seconds, I was listening to music. I also found it easy to swap between watching YouTube videos on my MacBook Air M2 and listening to music on my phone. But similar to the Air 2 NCs and the Air5 Pros, the JBuds Pods ANC don't feature wear detection, so playback doesn't pause when a bud is removed and doesn't automatically resume when you put it back in your ear. Controlling the JLab JBuds Pods ANC is easy as pie. Like most other earbuds today, they don't sport any physical controls, so everything is done via a combination of tapping and holding. Alongside being able to adjust volume, play/pause, answer/reject calls, and cycle through EQ presets, you can also double-tap the left earbud to toggle Siri or Google Assistant. In my testing, the earbuds were responsive and registered all my commands quickly. The JBuds Pods ANC are accompanied by the JLab app, available on iOS and Android, and it's your one-stop shop for customizing all JLab gear. The app is easy to use with a straightforward interface. Here, you can customize the JBuds Pods ANCs' touch controls, ANC level, and toggle spatial audio. You can also customize the 10-band equalizer, and I highly recommend doing so. I found the JBuds Pods ANCs' default sound profile (out of the box) tinny and lacking in depth and bass, so I customized the EQ to see if I could fix the problem — and I did. It's very easy to do so and you can move it in tiny increments to really fine-tune the sound to your liking. On the daily, I use my trusty Marshall Monitor IIIs to listen to music, but I challenged myself to forget about them for a few days and use only the JLab JBuds Pods ANC. Now, the Monitor IIIs are a class apart and it would be unfair to pit the JBuds Pods ANC against them, but even then I was impressed with what these budget buds are capable of. To test the earbuds, I listened to a few genres — such as rock, indie, EDM, metal, etc. — on Qobuz, one of the best music streaming services. As I mentioned up top, I don't think the JBuds Pods ANCs' default EQ sounds good. It sounds tinny and lacks character so I highly recommend diving into the app's EQ settings and fine-tuning the sound. Once I'd done that, it completely transformed the earbuds. Bass sounded punchy with some warmth to it, and vocals sounded loud and clear. Green Day's 'One Eyed Bastard' sounded detailed, with each guitar riff clear and not too distorted. This was also the case with 'Vignette' by Twenty One Pilots. The synth and bass worked together and harmonized well, and Tyler Joseph's high notes never sounded piercing either. Turning to softer songs, I listened to 'Paris, Texas' by Lana Del Rey and the JBuds Pods ANC made her vocals feel like a lullaby and almost ethereal. Every drop in octave was clear as was the subtle backing vocals. The JBuds Pods ANCs boast great bass response too… within a limit, which I'll discuss soon, but let's talk about the positives first. The bassline in Pink Floyd's 'Money' was powerful and clear as I was able to hear every note plucked. It was punchy but never felt booming or 'too much.' One area the JBuds Pods ANCs struggle in is when there are a lot of instruments involved, as they get easily overwhelmed. I noticed this as soon as I put 'Une vie à t'aimer' from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an orchestral, power ballad with many percussion and string instruments. The song started off fine but as soon as the electric guitars and drums kicked in, everything sounded muddled together and, overall, the song sounded unpleasant — and I never thought I'd say that about such a fantastic track. I also noticed this while listening to 'Von Dutch' by Charli xcx where the bass sounded booming and overpowering and I wanted to take the JBuds Pods ANCs out of my ears instantly. Overall, though, the JBuds Pods ANC are great for most music and while they struggle with heavy tracks, it's important to remember that they cost less than $70. For a pair of budget earbuds, they are not bad at all. But if you want a balanced sound profile, I'd recommend saving even more on the JLab Go Pods ANC ($36). As the name suggests, the JLab JBuds Pods ANC feature hybrid active noise cancelation. Of course, at this price, I can't expect it to be better than the Sony WF-C710Ns' or the Bose QuietComforts'. But still, it's effective enough to block out most sounds. I first tested them indoors with music playing and ANC on, and I could hear the clickity clackity of my keyboard — but to be fair, I was using a loud keyboard (the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical). I swapped to a quieter keyboard, the Hexgears Immersion A3 TKL, and the JBuds Pods ANC blocked out the sound of its keys. I couldn't hear my partner saying my name and she had to wave to grab my attention too. Outdoors, I could still hear traffic even with ANC at its highest level but again, I'm not expecting budget earbuds to make me feel lonely with mindblowing ANC. I do appreciate that there's a 'Be Aware' transparency mode, though, which can be toggled by holding the left earbud, and it ensures you're aware of the sounds in your surroundings. I like that I don't have to remove my earbuds every time I need to speak to a cashier at a grocery store. The JLab JBuds Pods ANCs' battery life is fantastic. With ANC off, the earbuds can last up to 10 hours and the charging case provides an additional 46 hours, so 56 hours in total. This, of course, drops when using the earbuds with ANC on. You can then get 7 hours of playback time and an additional 24 hours with the charging case (31 total hours), which is still respectable. To test these claims, I left the earbuds playing music at 50% volume with ANC on and they needed to go back into the case after just over 7 hours, which is accurate. Compared to competing rivals, the JBuds Pods ANC boast longer battery life. For context, with ANC on, the EarFun Air 2 NCs have a 6-hour battery life and 27 hours with the charging case, while the Soundpeats Air5 Pros have a 7.5-hour battery life and 37.5 hours with the case. Heck, this is even better than the pricier Sony WF-C710Ns (30 hours) and the Bose QuietComforts (31.5 hours). With ANC off, the Air 2 NCs can last up to 9 hours (40 hours with charging case) and, again, the WF-C710Ns fall short of the JBuds Pods ANCs with just 33.5 hours total with a charging case. If you want a pair of earbuds that don't make you worry you're going to run out of juice while out and about, I'd highly recommend the JBuds Pods ANCs. The JBuds Pods ANC feature quick charging, and JLab says that charging the buds for 10 minutes yields 2 hours of playback time. Also, the case is compatible with wireless charging. I was able to use my Google Pixel 7 Pro's Battery Share feature to charge the case as well as a wireless charging pad in the office. If you want a pair of earbuds that sound great and don't break the bank, then get the JLab JBuds Pods ANC. I found these earbuds very comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, and I love that they look pricier than they actually are, thanks to the matte finish. They also boast long battery life and come with a user-friendly companion app for EQ customization — and you'll need it because they don't sound great straight out of the box. With the EQ adjusted, though? The 11mm drivers do a fantastic job of making most genres sound lovely. However, it's worth noting that the earbuds don't have aptX or LDAC support and wear detection, if that has an impact on your purchasing decisions. Overall, the JBuds Pods ANCs will keep you happy for a long time. They're awesome for music and the long battery life will have you listening for hours and hours.
Indianapolis Star
15-07-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
What did people buy during Amazon Prime Day? These were the 20 most popular picks
Amazon Prime Day 2025 shattered records, expectations and my sleep schedule. Running from Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11, this year's first-ever four-day sales event was the biggest in Amazon's history, with U.S. shoppers spending an estimated $24.1 billion, according to Adobe Analytics. But what exactly did people buy? While popular tech deals like Apple AirPods Pro 2 and home essentials like Bissell vacuums predictably topped the charts for our readers, some of the most popular items were surprisingly quirky and incredibly useful, like this portable neck fan. Now that we're all coming down from the week-long shopping craze, I've rounded up the best-selling Prime Day deals from the July 2025 sale, according to our readers. Check out the most popular items below. Spoiler alert: Some Prime Day deals are still live, so you have a little more time to save! The AirPods Pro 2 come with Active Noise Cancellation and are currently the lowest price of the year. Shop this Prime Day deal to get the earbuds for less than $150! Save 40% at Amazon More: Apple AirPods Pro 2 are still under $150: Shop the best deals at Amazon Never eat undercooked meat again with this easy-to-use digital meat thermometer. Save 35% at Amazon Make yard clean-up a breeze with this standing weed puller. Buy at Amazon Over 100,000 people have purchased these pore pads multiple times, which tells you that they work! Save 52% at Amazon Get the best-selling garden hose with 90,000 reviews for less than $70 at Amazon during Prime Day 2025. Save 37% at Amazon This popular portable tire inflator is still on sale post-Amazon Prime Day! Save 34% at Amazon This portable neck fan might be your answer to how you can beat the scorching summer heat. Get it for less than $27 at Amazon. Save 33% at Amazon Save on the top-rated set of Apple AirTags that are super helpful for keeping track of your valuables. Save 19% at Amazon More: ⌚️ The top-selling Apple Watch Series 10 is still $120 off at Amazon 30,000 people bought this top-rated handheld vacuum last month. Get it at Amazon today. Buy at Amazon With this portable luggage scale, you'll never have to worry about your checked bag meeting its weight requirements again. Save 23% at Amazon Get this editor-approved outdoor tool on sale for less than $40 at Amazon. Save 33% at Amazon More: 🛠️ 5 editor-approved Prime Day tool deals: Save up to 51% on DeWalt, Ryobi, Fanttik Snuggle up in one of Amazon's coziest products and save 38% on the viral marshmallow blanket loved by Amazon shoppers, editors and TikTok users alike. Save 38% at Amazon More: I own this fluffy marshmallow blanket in 3 colors—get it for 38% off at Amazon ☁️ Save on the super popular Crest 3D Whitestrips with this best-selling Amazon deal. Save 15% at Amazon Everyone raves about this powerful multi-use cleaner, including USA TODAY Shopping editors! Shop this Prime Day deal today to save 22%. Save 22% at Amazon Dash kitchen appliances are some of the cutest things. This easy ice cream maker is no exception. Save 11% at Amazon Get the top-selling Waterpik Aquarius on sale for an insane post-Prime Day discount. Save 40% at Amazon This golf rangefinder has a range of 5-1200 yards with an accuracy of 0.5 yards. Get it for less than $90 at Amazon. Save 31% at Amazon More: Spoil yourself with Amazon Prime Day deals that are actually worth it Save 20% on this brush with 23,000 Amazon reviews right now. Save 20% at Amazon Save on two Kasa Smart Plugs and turn your house into a smart home on a budget! Save 5% at Amazon This portable charger was a top-selling during Amazon's 2025 Prime Day sale. Buy at Amazon More: Prime Day Apple deals are the lowest prices of 2025. Here's what you can still buy The 2025 Amazon Prime Day sale started on Tuesday, July 8 and ended on Friday, July 11. USA TODAY Shopping covers all the hottest product launches, best sales and more, so be sure to follow along! Yes, you must be an Amazon Prime member to access the exclusive Prime Day deals. The July Prime Day sale has tons of special Prime-exclusive discounts on select products that can help members save more than anyone else. Plus, joining Prime helps guarantee you get other perks like fast shipping all year long, access to Prime Video, Prime Reading, Prime Gaming and more. → More: Is an Amazon Prime membership worth it? Here's what you need to know New members can try one week of Amazon Prime benefits for just $1.99. After that, Prime costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. Sign up for an Amazon Prime membership to get exclusive perks and benefits all year. Join Amazon Prime
USA Today
15-07-2025
- Business
- USA Today
What did people buy during Amazon Prime Day? These were the 20 most popular picks
From AirPods to garden tools, here's what shoppers couldn't stop buying during Amazon Prime Day. Amazon Prime Day 2025 shattered records, expectations and my sleep schedule. Running from Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11, this year's first-ever four-day sales event was the biggest in Amazon's history, with U.S. shoppers spending an estimated $24.1 billion, according to Adobe Analytics. But what exactly did people buy? While popular tech deals like Apple AirPods Pro 2 and home essentials like Bissell vacuums predictably topped the charts for our readers, some of the most popular items were surprisingly quirky and incredibly useful, like this portable neck fan. Now that we're all coming down from the week-long shopping craze, I've rounded up the best-selling Prime Day deals from the July 2025 sale, according to our readers. Check out the most popular items below. What did people buy during Amazon Prime Day 2025? Spoiler alert: Some Prime Day deals are still live, so you have a little more time to save! 1. Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds More: Apple AirPods Pro 2 are still under $150: Shop the best deals at Amazon 2. Alpha Grillers Digital Meat Thermometer 3. Grampa's Weeder The Original Stand Up Weed Puller Tool 4. Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0 5. Flexzilla Garden Hose 5/8-Inch x 100-Foot 6. Kuxisa Portable Tire Inflator 7. Kidee Portable Rechargeable Bladeless Neck Fan, 360° Airflow 8. Apple AirTags 4-Pack More: ⌚️ The top-selling Apple Watch Series 10 is still $120 off at Amazon 9. Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean Cordless Handheld Vacuum 10. Travel Inspira Luggage Scale 11. Tietoc 6-Inch Mini Cordless Electric Chainsaw More: 🛠️ 5 editor-approved Prime Day tool deals: Save up to 51% on DeWalt, Ryobi, Fanttik 12. Bedsure Sage Green Throw Blanket More: I own this fluffy marshmallow blanket in 3 colors—get it for 38% off at Amazon ☁️ 13. Crest 3D Whitestrips Age Renewal 14. Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner 15. Dash My Mug Ice Cream Maker Machine Aqua 16. Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser For Teeth Cleaning 17. RedTiger Golf Rangefinder with Slope More: Spoil yourself with Amazon Prime Day deals that are actually worth it 18. Urtheone Boar Bristle Hair Brush 19. Kasa Smart Plug 2-Pack 20. Portable Charger 40000mah Power Bank More: Prime Day Apple deals are the lowest prices of 2025. Here's what you can still buy When did Amazon Prime Day end? The 2025 Amazon Prime Day sale started on Tuesday, July 8 and ended on Friday, July 11. How to stay updated on the best shopping updates USA TODAY Shopping covers all the hottest product launches, best sales and more, so be sure to follow along! Yes, you must be an Amazon Prime member to access the exclusive Prime Day deals. The July Prime Day sale has tons of special Prime-exclusive discounts on select products that can help members save more than anyone else. Plus, joining Prime helps guarantee you get other perks like fast shipping all year long, access to Prime Video, Prime Reading, Prime Gaming and more. → More: Is an Amazon Prime membership worth it? Here's what you need to know New members can try one week of Amazon Prime benefits for just $1.99. After that, Prime costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. More: Amazon Prime for Young Adults is back! Do you qualify for the discount? Find out here
