Treating yourself to some new earbuds? Amazon wants to make that a cheaper proposition with this Cyber Monday deal for a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds. Usually $130, they're down to $99 for the day , and you’ll get free same-day shipping if you’re a Prime member.
We expected Samsung’s first pair of stringless buds to be good, but the Korean electronics giant knocked it out of the park. We think they’re some of the best true wireless earbuds on the market. Samsung’s history as an audio manufacturer is solid, but its potential skyrocketed with the Harman acquisition in 2017. Tuned by long-time audio experts AKG, the Samsung Galaxy Buds have a soundstage that contends with earbuds that cost much more. It’s especially good once you’ve found the right EQ setting for you, of which there are three.
More than music, the Galaxy Buds are great for calls. Samsung employs a unique two-microphone system that automatically detects your surrounding noise and swaps active mics to help filter out noise. It helps keep wind from entering your voice stream, and can even improve the quality of your calls in louder settings.
For owners of Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones running Android, pairing the buds are as simple as opening their case near the phone. Once connected, you’ll find some neat features in the companion app, such as Find My Buds. You can also customize the multi-function button to launch your virtual assistant, toggle ambient sound mode, and change your EQ profiles. Those who own non-Samsung Android phones or iPhones get much of the same functionality, including access to Siri in the latter. You’ll only miss out on automatic pairing.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds boast six hours of battery life on a single charge, which is ideal, but the case only grants seven additional hours. It’s one of the biggest pitfalls keeping them from scoring higher in our review, where Parker Hall once called them the best true wireless earbuds you could buy. As a consolation, charging the case itself is easier with wireless charging contacts, meaning you can just drop it onto a mat — or for Galaxy S10 owners, the back of your phone — to get back to full.
Already a solid value at $130, the Galaxy Buds should be one of your first Cyber Monday considerations if you’ve been looking for some solid true wireless earbuds that won’t break the bank. Well-constructed with water resistance and a sleek build, these should be able to keep up with you no matter your lifestyle.
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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Technology evolves every day, transforming how we live and work. Our devices are becoming more than tools we use. They are increasingly capable companions that help streamline day-to-day routines and spark creative ideas. If you have been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your tech setup, the Discover Samsung Shopping Event offers an opportunity to explore what connected, AI-powered living can look like.