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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon has 100s of deals to shop this weekend — save up to 80% on tech, home, kitchen and more
It's nearly June, and do you know what that means? Amazon Prime Day is slowly creeping up on us. However, we're still quite some days away, and I wouldn't want to rush us through summer. That said, I have some good news for ya — you don't have to wait until July to score some epic Amazon deals. Between Amazon's coupon page and deals store, you can still save on plenty of products across all categories. Need a new pair of headphones, a smart TV or even a laptop? There are tons of tech discounts that have you covered. The same goes for beauty items, personal wellness, kitchen appliances and so much more. Are you planning on shopping solely Canadian products? Eh, we heavily support that, and we suggest shopping Amazon's Canada Showcase. 🇨🇦 And hey, if you're looking for a Father's Day gift, Amazon has plenty of dad-approved finds, from lawnmowers to handy gadgets and gizmos. Keep scrolling to dive into some seriously good deals to score this weekend. Wow, talk about an epic deal. At 80 per cent off, you can add these bestselling Monster earbuds to your cart for just $30. They're wireless, waterproof and look super sleek, too. Shoppers are "impressed" with these little 'buds and confirm they deliver "good sound quality." So, if you don't feel like forking out hundreds on name-brand styles (understandably), you can opt for these affordable ones instead. More deals like this: Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for $329 (originally $479) Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $30 (originally $146) Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) for $150 (originally $240) Acer Aspire 3 Laptop for $400 (originally $530) New Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet for $90 (originally $120) If you've been wanting to ditch your clunky, corded vacuum cleaner for a sleek, cordless option, I highly suggest snagging this one for 72 per cent off. It's a no. 1 bestseller, and shoppers say it's "light and powerful." Why make your chores more painful, ya know? Lightweight is the way to go when tackling cleaning the house. And for less than $150, you can't really go wrong. More deals like this: 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo for $171 (originally $360) Cordless Electric Cleaning Brush for $50 (originally $400) Conair Garment Upright Steamer for $65 (originally $100) Lift-Top Coffee Table with Hidden Compartment for $152 (originally $220) Bissell PowerClean Turbo Pet XL Upright Carpet Cleaner for $200 (originally $250) More than 4,000 people purchased this vitamin C serum in the past month and for a good reason. There are so many benefits to vitamin C in skin care, and this one is packed with even more goodies, like hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, niacinamide, retinol and more. This will quickly become a staple in your beauty regimen. More deals like this: grace & stella Eye Serum Roller for $10 (originally $14) Hypochlorous Acid All Natural Face and Skin Spray for $16 (originally $19) Vital Proteins Bovine Collagen Peptides for $49 (originally $58) MANSCAPED The Lawn Mower 5.0 ULTRA Body Hair Trimmer for $127 (originally $150) Rosemary Essential Oil for Hair & Skin for $15 (originally $19) These 25-foot LED string lights are exactly what your patio or porch is missing. Just picture how much more enchanting your summer nights will feel with a little illumination to set the vibe. For 30 per cent off, you can snag these Edison bulbs for just $20. They're an "Amazon's Choice" product with more than 73,000 reviews to back 'em up. More deals like this: Patio Outdoor Umbrella for $120 (originally $140) Pop-Up Canopy Tent for $110 (originally $150) Expandable Garden Hose for $40 (originally $47) Outdoor Bug Zapper with LED Light for $38 (originally $45) Greenworks Pressure Washer for $114 (originally $160) From someone who went from living in a Keurig household to a Nespresso household, I can honestly say I am never going back. Nespresso coffee is top-tier, in my humble opinion — robust, smooth and very flavourful. If you don't already own a machine, this white one by De'Longhi is currently more than half off, so now's your chance. More deals like this: Double Wall Glass Coffee Mugs for $33 (originally $40) Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 8-qt. (7.6L) 2-Basket Air Fryer for $150 (originally $170) Amazon Basics Enamelled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven for $59 (originally $87) Vacuum Sealer Machine for $80 (originally $200) Digital Kitchen Scale for $15 (originally $22)
Man of Many
4 days ago
- Man of Many
Man of Many's Staff Favourites—31 May 2025
By Dean Blake - News Published: 31 May 2025 |Last Updated: 30 May 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 5 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Here at Man of Many, we're often given the opportunity to try out products ahead of time for review, but sometimes our favourite things are just the things we already own, or have purchased ourselves. So, each week, we strive to show off a few of our own, personal favourite products or experiences in the hopes that we can help people make better buying decisions. Also, sometimes it's just fun to write about things you like. Here's our Staff Favourites for this week – enjoy! Skullcandy's Method 360 ANC | Image: Skullcandy Skullcandy's Method 360 ANC Dean Blake – Entertainment and Technology Journalist I've been testing a few earphones recently, and I've got something cool to share. Audio brand Skullcandy have delivered a really, really good pair of earphones—the Skullcandy Method 360 ANC—which have some of the best audio quality in an in-ear format I've yet used. That partially comes from the fact these earphones are made in collaboration with Bose, one of the best audio makers in the biz. Now, the Method 360 ANC look very (and sound) similar to Bose' Quiet Comfort earbuds, but they're about $100 cheaper, which is always a nice thing, and they have some fantastic active noise cancelling for when you're moving about the noisy city. Plus, when you sync them up with the Skull-iQ app on your phone you can customise how the earbuds act when you tap them, play with the ANC, and set more specific EQ levels if you're after a particular sound. That's all great, but they also come in a frankly massive charging case that delivers an additional 20+ hours of battery life, charges with USB-C, and can be clipped onto your bag or something if you want to be able to access them at a moments notice. They're great, and if you're in the market for some new earbuds, these ones are only AUD$189.99. Favourite Article of the Week: Best Glamping Spots Near Melbourne for a Relaxing Weekend Getaway Forget Calendly – Enter Google Calendar Appointments Scott Purcell – Co-founder You know that graveyard of unused productivity apps sitting on your phone or in the bookmarks toolbar of your browser? The ones that guzzle up subscription fees before you're none the wiser? Well, one of those for me was the 'Calendly' app. Brilliant product, absolutely, but it probably gathered more dust than bookings on my calendar. It just wasn't something I really used, yet it was costing me lots of money. Enter the Google Calendar Appointment Schedule, which essentially achieves the exact same thing at the amazing price of $0. I love that you can carve out time for the gym each day or mark an entire Friday as 'Do Not Disturb'. Your colleagues or clients only see the slots you want them to book, and the meeting is locked in with no extra email back and forth or a request to send you a calendar invite. To get it set up, go to Google Calendar > hit Create > then Appointment Schedule > add any details you need and voila, your booking calendar is now complete. The link provides live updates and automatically hides times that clash with your other events. You can also add in a handy buffer between meetings if you need and don't wish for back-to-backs. The paid Google Workspace plans come with some added benefits, like being able to charge for your time. Give it a go and let me know what you think! Favourite Article of the Week: Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge Smartphone Defines Innovation for Innovation's Sake Omakase John Guanzon – Head of Creative & Production I'm the kind of guy who'll study dining menus like an HSC Advanced English text before booking a place to eat, but sitting down for an Omakase where you surrender all control and expectations to the chef and the restaurant team was such a surprising breath of fresh air. The 18-seat kappo-style restaurant is the brain-child of Darren Templeman (formerly Restaurant Atelier), but he runs it with head chef Bonnie Yu and sommelier Aurelien Jeffredo. There's no printed menu, only a 10-course omakase shaped by the day's produce and the team's instincts. Just vibes, really. Inside, it's just one long, narrow counter with 18 seats lined up with a full view of the kitchen. While it always feels busy, there's this weird sense of calm. The three-person team moves like they've done this a hundred times. Smooth, in sync, no fuss. The highlight, though, is the food. I couldn't tell you exactly what we ate (there was no menu to snap a photo of), but I remember the flavour sensations having a party in my mouth. A few dishes are still burned into memory, though: the warm hen's egg filled with onion purée and topped with trout roe, and a buttery lobster tail grilled over charcoal. Yum! Favourite Article of the Week: Razer's Vertical Gaming Mouse Feels Like It Was Made Specifically for Me
Engadget
26-05-2025
- Business
- Engadget
Skullcandy Method 360 ANC review: A cheaper version of Bose's best earbuds, with a few key sacrifices
Skullcandy isn't a name that usually comes to mind when you think of premium headphones. The Utah-based company has primarily made its name in the budget space, selling more on low prices and loud, sports-heavy marketing than the promise of excellent sound quality. With the new Method 360 ANC, the audio maker is trying to change that by latching onto another brand entirely. Skullcandy proudly boasts that its latest wireless earbuds feature 'sound by Bose,' which is to say that Bose has supplied the acoustic tuning, ear tips and overall shape of the device. In fact, the new buds look quite similar to Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds from afar. But that upscale pair retails for $299 and the Method 360 ANC only costs $130 (or as low as $100 at third-party stores of this writing). So has Skullcandy managed to capture the best of Bose at a more affordable price? Kind of. With its Bose-inspired design and rich feature set, the $130 Method 360 ANC is a fine value, though it's still a level below actual QuietComfort earbuds. $100 at Amazon Explore More Buying Options $100 at Best Buy The Method 360 ANC is indeed roughly as comfortable as the QuietComfort Ultra. Each earpiece is slightly heavier and more plastic-y — and Bose's pair was already on the bulky side — but the soft ear gels and stability fins help them fit snug without creating too much pressure. I had no issues with them coming loose over several weeks of testing. The earbuds have an IPX4 water-resistance rating — not the best, but enough to survive most people's workouts. The larger frame creates more space for the side touch panels, and all the controls do work reliably, which isn't a given in the $100 range. These earbuds also come with most of the features you'd want from a modern pair. There are active noise cancellation (ANC) and ambient sound modes. Battery life is fine at eight to 11-ish hours, depending on ANC usage. They can dependably connect to two devices simultaneously, and they work with Google's Fast Pair tech on Android devices. They support wear detection, too, and there are three different sets of ear gels and fins in the box. Any settings tweaks I've made in Skullcandy's Skull-iQ app have taken effect quickly, and in general the software is easy to navigate. The only major omissions here are the lack of wireless charging and a short one-year warranty. The Method 360 ANC is almost identical to Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds in terms of design. For this review, we mainly compared the new Skullcandy buds against the QC Ultras and Anker's Soundcore Space A40, the top pick in our budget earbuds buying guide. (Jeff Dunn for Engadget) Once you start listening to the Method 360 ANC, though, you start to see why it's priced under $150. The default sound signature is extremely V-shaped: The bass is massive, the treble is bright and everything in between is recessed. Bass lovers should appreciate this with hip-hop, dance music and many pop songs. A track like Kendrick Lamar's 'DNA' becomes particularly easy to rock to: The low-end is deep and impactful, while a giant spike around the upper midrange keeps the vocals clear throughout. In general, the Method 360 ANC is a step up from the Anker Soundcore Space A40, the longtime top pick in our guide to the best earbuds under $100. That pair is far more muffled in the treble, whereas the Skullcandy pair's crisper, more extended highs tend to make songs feel less closed-off. That said, it's very easy to see how this kind of signature could get fatiguing over time. It's consistently intense, and the recessed mids cause it to lose details in moderately intricate compositions. An indie rock track like Hop Along's 'The Knock' is a bit of a mess, as the bassline and crunchy rhythm guitar overwhelm the lead guitar riffs and rob the raspy vocals of air. With America's 'Ventura Highway,' the folksy acoustic guitar comes through clearly, but the overemphasized treble makes 'ess' sounds a touch too sharp. The QuietComfort Ultra doesn't exactly sound neutral, but it always comes off as more balanced by comparison. Skullcandy has also omitted support for higher-quality Bluetooth codecs, so it only supports the basic SBC and AAC. All of this is still better-than-average for bassheads shopping in this price range — just don't expect it to compete very far beyond that. Thankfully, you can rein in some of the default profile's excesses with a custom EQ in Skullcandy's app. The charging case is on the larger side, to put it mildly, and uses a sliding mechanism to open and close. (Jeff Dunn for Engadget) Skullcandy's ANC is perfectly respectable for $130, and it's great you can customize the intensity of the noise-canceling effect via the app. But it's not on the level of the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or even the step-down QuietComfort Earbuds. It cuts out a fair chunk of the bassy rumble of an NYC subway train, but higher-pitched screeches and stop announcements are very much audible with music playing at moderate volumes. The 'Stay Aware' (ambient sound) mode, meanwhile, is passable but nothing more; it's one of those deals where you need to keep the volume somewhat low to ensure you can hear yourself clearly. Call quality isn't great, either: The mic does well to limit background noise, but it struggles with wind and makes your voice sound noticeably thin and processed. My testing partner said it made me sound like I was in an elevator. My biggest complaint, however, is with the ginormous tube of a case. It's comically large next to pairs like the QuietComfort Ultra or Space A40, so much so that I have to question just how spacious Skullcandy thinks most people's pockets are. There is a built-in clip that lets you hook the case to a bag or belt loop, but as a resident of New York City, I will never be comfortable sauntering around with anything of value dangling on my person. Actually snapping the earbuds back into the case is cumbersome as well: You have to slide the case open, then flip the earpieces upside down and insert them on opposite sides. I can understand wanting to make something unique, but this is an instance where boring would've been better. The Method 360 ANC's case has a built-in clip for attaching to bags or belt loops. (Jeff Dunn for Engadget) The Method 360 ANC has its problems, but most of them aren't too surprising for a relatively affordable pair of wireless earbuds (oversized case aside). Don't be fooled into thinking the Bose branding means you're getting a Bose-level product — the real-deal QuietComfort Earbuds are better if you're willing to pay more. But this is still a tier above most budget pairs we've tested. It has nearly all the features we're looking for (unlike, say, the Beats Solo Buds), it's comfortable and the sound signature will hit right if you're hungry for bass. At its normal $130, it's well worth considering for bassheads who can go one rung above the bargain bin. For $100 or less, it's a great value. Just make room for that case.
Gizmodo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
Forget AirPods Max, Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones Hit a Record-Low Price Ahead of Memorial Day
Experience premium sound and comfort with Bose's top-tier headphones. Available at a significant discount for a limited time only. If you have been eyeing a new top high-end audio gear or have been considering upgrading your current one, there is no better time than now. The Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones are widely renowned for their exceptional noise-canceling capabilities, their deep bass, and their all-day use and comfort. Whether you're commuting, working, or simply relaxing, these amazing headphones have no match and provide an immersive listening experience that cannot be topped. For a limited time only, you can get yourself the Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones for just $229.00, down from their original price of $349.00. That is a solid 34% discount on a pair of headphones that consistently receive high praise from users and critics all over the globe. This deal is part of Amazon's early Memorial Day sales, so it won't last long. You need to act fast. See at Amazon Sound Is Power The Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones boast up to 24 hours of continuous battery life, ensuring you can enjoy your favorite tunes all day and without any interruption. The over-ear design, combined with plush ear cushions, provides a comfortable fit for extended listening sessions. With built-in microphones and intuitive controls, you can easily manage both calls and music playback without even reaching your pocket for your device. The Bose QuietComfort headphones also feature advanced Bluetooth connectivity, allowing for seamless pairing with your devices. The active noise-canceling technology effectively blocks out ambient noise, making them ideal for travel, work, or any environment where you want to focus on your audio. Users have praised the headphones for their lightweight design and the immersive sound quality that Bose is known for. This incredible headset, besides its amazing features, is also fashionable and incredibly comfortable to use. Not only will you be getting top-notch sound with an immersive sound quality that is unmatched, you will also be acquiring a piece of audio gear that will endure, due to its amazing materials, and with a battery life so potent that you will forget there are no wires between your device if choosing and the headset. At $229, the Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones offer exceptional value for those seeking high-quality audio and comfort. With a 34% discount from its original price of $349, this deal provides a rare opportunity to own a pair of premium headphones at a way more accessible price. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer. Visit Amazon now to secure your pair before the deal ends, or they run out of stock. See at Amazon
Gizmodo
21-05-2025
- Gizmodo
Rated 4.6/5 on Amazon, These Bose Headphones Are a Few Dollars Shy of a Record Low for Memorial Day
If you're looking for a new pair of headphones, you've probably noticed the large number of options with active noise cancellation. While many brands promise great sound and total escape from the world, only a select few consistently deliver on that promise. Bose is one of those rare names that stands out, and the QuietComfort headphones have become an icon for a reason. Just before Memorial Day, this classic model is available on Amazon for as little as $229, which is 34% off the regular $349 price. That's only a couple of dollars short of its lowest price ever, so this is one offer not to be blown. See at Amazon Our Favorite ANC Headphones It's not the name brand that separates Bose from the pack: it's the focus on quality, comfort, and user experience. As soon as you wear them, you'll sense the plush earcup cushions that softly cup your ears, and the headband that keeps everything firmly in place. If you've ever struggled with headphones that pinch or feel heavy after an hour or two, you'll appreciate just how effortless it is to wear these Bose models for an entire day. The real magic of the Bose QuietComfort lies in its noise-cancelling technology which combines both active and passive features to create a truly immersive listening environment. Whether you're trying to drown out the whine of an airplane engine or the chatter of a busy office building, these headphones let you tune out distractions and tune in to what matters most: your music, your shows, or even a little peace and quiet. And when you need to tune back into your environment, Aware Mode allows you to toggle between full noise cancellation and full awareness with a single tap. With wireless headphones, that kind of battery life is always on our minds. The Bose QuietComfort offers up to 24 hours of playtime from one charge, and if you find yourself momentarily in a pinch, that quick 15-minute charge will give you additional 2.5 hours of playback-funny enough. And if all else fails, and you need to go wired, the provided audio cable with in-line microphone has you covered. The multipoint Bluetooth connectivity is great because it allows you to move between devices instantly without having to disconnect and reconnect constantly. Whether you're switching from your phone to your laptop or tablet, the experience is seamless and convenient. And with the Bose app, you'll be able to access new features and updates. Be that as it may, with Memorial Day almost here, opportunities such as this are not common. Bose QuietComfort headphones are not frequently seen this close to their all-time low price. For comfort, for great performance, and reliability, this is a shrewd buy. See at Amazon
