One of our favorite headphone deals is back: Apple AirPods 2 are on sale. Right now, they’re down to $89 at Walmart, so you can save $40 off the regular price of $129. The earbuds continue to be a favorite among anyone looking for something that will pair seamlessly with their Apple device. While they may be ageing technology, they still sounds great, and these kind of Apple deals make them even more tempting.
The Apple AirPods 2 are showing their age a little, but they remain “safe [and] simple,” as our review first described them in 2022. They’re incredibly easy to set up with your Apple devices. Just place them nearby and your iPhone or iPad does the rest of the work for you.
From there, using the Apple AirPods 2 is just as easy. There’s quick access to Siri by simply saying “hey Siri,” and you can double-tap to play or skip forward. The earbuds use the Apple H1 chip so you get a faster and more reliable wireless connection to all your devices. You won’t have to worry about any dropouts.
One full charge gives you up to five hours of listening time, and that becomes more than 24 hours once you factor in the charging case. Unlike the best wireless earbuds, you’ll need to connect the Apple AirPods 2 via a Lightning cable rather than wirelessly, but that’s a relatively small issue when you’re dealing with such well-priced earbuds.
Other than that, the Apple AirPods 2 have all the essentials you could need. Audio is rich and high quality, and you can easily take calls on them. There’s seamless switching between devices so you’re always in control. These work just as well connected to your MacBook as they do when you head out for a walk or run.
Aimed perfectly at those wanting a classic pair of earbuds for less, the Apple AirPods 2 normally cost $129. Right now though, you can buy them from Walmart for $89, which is a fantastic deal. If you need some simple earbuds for your workouts or for relaxing, these will delight you. Check them out now.
Instagram is making its way to yet another screen, and this time, Apple TV is getting a taste of the Reels rabbit hole. The company has launched a dedicated Instagram app for Apple TV, bringing Reels, longer videos, and live shows to the big screen. So, if watching one quick clip on a phone somehow turns into an hour of scrolling, there's now a much larger screen for that.
Instagram brings Reels and more to Apple TV
Audio-Technica, a brand well known for making some of the best studio and professional headphones on the market, has just come out with the ATH-AWX7000, which the company itself claims to be its "finest headphones ever." The new flagship closed-back headphone has debuted at an eye-watering price of $3,799. It combines hand-finished Japanese woodwork with a newly developed 58mm driver.
The earcups are made from Kiso cypress, a prized wood historically used for Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. Each housing is finished by hand with traditional Echizen lacquer, which brings out the grain and is expected to darken over time. The frame and sliders are finished in a deep navy kachi-iro shade traditionally associated with samurai.
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