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These 5 open-source utilities should be on every Android phone
It's no mystery that there's a bountiful harvest of excellent open-source apps for Android. All five of the utilities in this article should be on your phone if they're not already. They are all open source, have no ads or trackers, and they all just work.
3 trending free, open source apps to replace your defaults this weekend (Jun 26-28)
Modern free and open-source (FOSS) apps are incredibly capable—in fact, I’d argue some are even more powerful than their paid counterparts. The problem is that, because they’re free, most FOSS projects don’t have the budget for major marketing campaigns. That means word of mouth is often the best—and sometimes the only—way to discover them. This week, I’ve rounded up three trending FOSS apps that are picking up serious momentum and are good enough to become your new defaults.
Finished The Bear season 5? Watch these 4 Hulu shows this weekend
And with that, The Bear has come to an end. Hulu's Emmy-winning drama released all eight episodes of season 5 on June 25. That was the final season, so don't expect new episodes this time next June. The Bear will always hold a special place in my heart as the rare instance where I preferred binge-watching over a weekly release.
How to watch Panama vs. England online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Panama vs. England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come down to the final day of group games. And while England have already qualified to the knockout stage, they're feeling the frustration of drawing 0-0 with Ghana in their last game. Now facing Panama to decide the group, England are expected to make some changes to the starting XI and come out all guns blazing. But can Panama surprise them?
If you want to watch Panama vs. England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Panama vs. England?Panama vs. England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 5 p.m. ET on June 27. This fixture takes place at New York New Jersey Stadium.
How to watch Panama vs. England for freePanama vs. England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.
ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock ITVX to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Panama vs. England for free by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK
Visit ITVX
Watch Panama vs. England for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Panama vs. England (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.
ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.
What is the best VPN for ITVX?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries including the UK
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
Fast connection speeds free from throttling
Up to 10 simultaneous connections
A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.
Live stream Panama vs. England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.
Uber announces stronger background checks for drivers
Pressured by recent lawsuits claiming Uber didn't do enough to prevent sexual assault, the ride-sharing company has announced stricter background check requirements for drivers.
"After listening to a wide range of feedback, we’ve broadened the criteria for convictions that permanently disqualify someone from driving or delivering with Uber," the company wrote in a recent blog post. "Our goal is to build the safest platform."
SEE ALSO: Meta is pushing for social media exclusions in new child safety regulationThe new review process expands on existing driver requirements, permanently banning drivers with convictions that "may be sexual in nature." The new rules also disqualify drivers with misdemeanor or felony stalking and strangulation-related offenses because they "can be predictors of future violence," Uber explains. The company says the changes were influenced by recommendations from domestic violence prevention experts and civil rights groups.
In addition, background checks will be run for the driver's entire lifetime (technically 99 years). Previously, Uber's third-party background checks providers only ran Social Security Number (SSN) traces for the previous seven years.
The company stated the new requirements will not retroactively apply to existing driver accounts "with no serious interpersonal safety-related complaints of any kind," and if their conviction is "more than 15 years old and was not sexual in nature." The checks are still rolling out to drivers nationwide.
Multiple New York Times investigations have revealed an industry-wide prevalence of violent altercations with ride-share drivers, perpetrated primarily against female riders. A December exposé alleged Uber's background check protocols still approved drivers with violent felony convictions.
In February, Uber was deemed partially liable for the rape and assault of a ride-share passenger, who alleged the company failed to implement safety provisions that could have prevented the assault. The case included internal documents showing her ride was flagged as a safety concern, but the app did not notify her or authorities. Uber was ordered to pay $8.5 million instead of the requested $144 million in damages.
These 4 apps feel like they were made for your Pixel phone
The Material 3 Expressive design language is the reason your Pixel phone's UI looks so good, but many Android apps haven't implemented it yet (and many never will), resulting in a ton of apps that look kind of out of place on Pixels.
Nobody wanted this old Windows 10 laptop, so I turned it into a free Jellyfin media server
As often as not, the PC or laptop that is headed for the recycling center can easily be repurposed to do something in your homelab, especially if you're careful about the job you give it.
5 things you never thought to 3D print for a cleaner UniFi setup
Is your UniFi networking setup not as clean as it could be? Whether you have an access point just sitting on your desk or you want to make your Dream Router look more like a decoration than a piece of networking equipment, here are 5 ways to use 3D printing to make your UniFi setup cleaner.
Google's bet on broken hard drives changed storage forever
There was a time when serious storage meant buying serious hardware. More expensive drives, more expensive servers, and more expensive storage arrays all promised the same thing: reliability.
Meta is pushing for social media exclusions in new child safety regulation
California is weighing new child-safety legislation that could fine social media companies millions of dollars — and Meta is attempting to dodge the astronomical fees from hundreds of pending lawsuits, anonymous insiders told Politico.
Meta lobbyists have approached lawmakers with suggested amendments that would carve out exceptions for social media platforms before the bill goes into a hearing set for Tuesday. The amendments include a pathway to avoid fines if companies implement a series of default child-safety settings, such as tools to disable autoplay, direct messaging restrictions, and explicit content moderation.
Many social media companies have already launched said features under minor accounts. Child safety advocates argue they don't do enough to protect children.
SEE ALSO: Trump is threatening a 100% tariff on European goods. Again.Meta's suggested changes include another safe harbor trade-off: Social media companies could avoid fines if their platforms include parental controls that let parents restrict screen time and monitor their kids' activity. Many experts argue that parental controls are equally ineffective at reducing childhood exposure to harmful content.
Without these amendments, the bill, known as AB 2, could result in fines of up to $1 million per child if a company is found liable for endangering young users through negligent product design.
In March, Meta lost a court case that ruled the platform, as well as its competitor Google, failed to fix platform design features that resulted in harm to minor mental health. Meta was separately ordered to pay $375 million by a New Mexico jury that ruled the platform was deceptively advertising its platform as safe for children.
Meta recently revamped its minor safety tools, including automatic age detection and global Teen Accounts with stricter content and communication controls.
Amid ongoing litigation, the company has denied all claims that its youth safety features are ineffective.
"Teen mental health is profoundly complex and cannot be linked to a single app. We will continue to defend ourselves vigorously as every case is different, and we remain confident in our record of protecting teens online," Meta said in a statement following the March ruling.
Enola Holmes 3 is here: Everything coming to Netflix in July 2026
July is shaping up to be a busy but amazing month for Netflix users. With summer titles dominating the platform right now, there's plenty of new content to watch. Alongside a fresh batch of Netflix Originals, the streamer is adding several acclaimed movies and fan-favorite TV shows to its library.
Apple just raised prices, but we found 11 Prime Day Apple deals that are still live
If you're shopping for some new Apple gadgets after Prime Day, you're still in luck. While some of Amazon's deals have sold out, we still have plentiful Apple deals at Walmart. And the timing couldn't be better because earlier this week, Apple raised some of its prices on account of the global RAM shortage. AirPods and Apple Watches are unaffected (for now), but all MacBooks and iPads are now at least $100 more expensive than they were before — even the budget MacBook Neo.
Some MacBooks and iPads are now sold out at Amazon (and other major retailers) following the price hikes. However, many models are still available there at steep discounts. They're not labeled as on sale anymore, but they're significantly cheaper than what the Apple Store is now charging. See: the entry-level iPad, the 11-inch M4 iPad Air, the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air, and the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro.
SEE ALSO: The 55+ best Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by a tech editor on a tight budgetThat ordeal aside, I'm happy (relieved?) to say that the best Prime Day deals on Apple Watches, AirPods, and Apple accessories like AirTags are still holding pretty steady even after the sale. Keep in mind that they probably won't hang around for much longer. Procrastinate at your own risk.
Note: Products marked with a 🔥 are at their lowest-ever price.
Best Prime Day AirPods deal still live Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max 2 🔥 $399 at Walmart$549 Save $150 Get Deal
Apple's stylish over-ear headphones were updated in April with the H2 chip, bringing better noise cancellation and support for software features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and Live Translation. They dropped down to just $399 — a 27% savings and their lowest price ever (by a lot). Amazon's stock has sold out at this price, but they're still holding on at Walmart in blue and purple. This is a shockingly good deal, considering the original AirPods Max took several years to hit the same price.
Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods Max 2.
More AirPods dealsApple AirPods 4 (pre-owned) — $65 $98 (save $33) at Walmart
Apple AirPods 4 — $99 $129 (save $30)
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $148.99 $179 (save $30.01)
Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $179 $249 (save $70)
$399 Save $120 Get Deal
The Apple Watch Series 11 dropped to a new record-low price for Prime Day, and the deal is still live. Amazon marked it down to just $279, which is 30% off its usual $399 MSRP. (It was $20 more expensive during Amazon's Big Spring Sale a couple of months ago.) Apple's latest flagship wearable supports features like hypertension notifications and Sleep Score. Compared to its predecessor, it has a more scratch-resistant display and a longer battery life. Choose from two different case and band combinations, but we're sorry to say the new space gray finish is not part of the $279 deal.
Read Mashable's full review of the Apple Watch Series 11.
Another Apple Watch dealApple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + cellluar, 49mm) — $649 $799 (save $150) 🔥
$449 Save $150 Get Deal
The regular iPad is our favorite Apple tablet for budget buyers and kids. It's got a pretty screen and a six-hour battery life, and it performs on par with some premium Chromebooks we've tested. The base model with 128GB of storage is sitting at $299 at Walmart after Prime Day, which is 33% off its new MSRP of $449. (Pick up an on-sale Apple Pencil or Magic Keyboard Folio while you're at it, too.) This deal is sold out at Amazon.
Another iPad dealApple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,199.99 $1,499 (save $299.01)
$1,499 Save $349.01 Get Deal
If you need a new laptop that's sleek, portable, and powerful, the latest MacBook Air is sooo easy to recommend. Its thin all-aluminum design (available in four colors) features a haptic touchpad, a 12MP webcam, and a punchy Liquid Retina display. Its M5 chip makes it faster than most Windows laptops in just about any scenario. Most models are out of stock on Amazon in the wake of Apple's price increases, but the starlight 15-inch base model is still in stock at its Prime Day price of $1,149.99 the day after the sale. That's $350 off its newly higher MSRP of $1,499, and $50 away from its record-low price from Memorial Day. You can snag the same deal at Costco sans membership.
Read Mashable's full review of the M5 Apple MacBook Air.
Another MacBook dealApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $949 $1,299 (save $349.01) at Costco, no membership required
$99 Save $10 Get Deal
Here's our first-ever discount on the second-generation AirTag, Apple's recently updated Bluetooth tracker. It doesn't look any different from the original version that launched in 2021, but it has a louder speaker and a much wider range. Grab an $89 four-pack for the best value (normally $99) — that works out to $22.25 per AirTag. If you only need one or two, you'll pay $24 for them individually after Prime Day (typically $29). Best Buy and Walmart were matching both of those deals, FYI.
Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirTag 2.
More Apple accessory dealsApple AirTag 2 — $24 $29 (save $5) 🔥
Apple MagSafe Charger — $28 $49 (save $21) 🔥
Apple Pencil USB-C — $59 $79 (save $20)
Apple AirTag 1 (4-Pack) — $69.99 $99 (save $29.01)
Apple Pencil Pro — $99 $129 (save $30)
The luxury hybrid SUV with Toyota reliability and 40 MPG
By 2026, luxury hybrid SUVs have gone from a niche experiment to the default choice in the premium market. What used to feel like a compromise is now the main event, with efficiency tech improving fast and luxury brands pushing hybrids across their core lineups.
Prime Day is over, but Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are still $100 off at Amazon
SAVE $100: The Bose Ultra Open earbuds are on sale at Amazon after Prime Day for $199, down from the normal price of $299. Matching the record low price, that works out to a 33% discount.
Bose Ultra Open earbuds $199 at Walmart$299 Save $100 See It at Walmart See It at Amazon See It at Best Buy
We're officially past Prime Day now. But if you know Amazon, then you know some of the best deals are still live. So, if you're in need of fresh earbuds, you're in luck.
As of June 27, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are still on sale at Amazon for $199, a cool $100 discount from their usual price of $299. This matches the earbuds' record-low price at Amazon. Multiple Mashable reporters have tested these buds, and they've received a unanimous recommendation so far. In fact, this innovative product helped push open earbuds into the mainstream, inspiring a host of imitators. Like bone-conduction products, they also keep you in tune with your surroundings, which makes them popular with runners and athletes.
Open earbuds are a bit of a hybrid design. They're great for people who don't like the feel of something plugging their ears up but also don't like the feel of headphones. Instead, open earbuds sit on the outside of the ear, and according to Mashable's guide to the best open earbuds, the Bose Ultra Open are the best choice if you value comfort and sound.
SEE ALSO: Need new earbuds? AirPods, Bose, and Sony are still sitting at Prime Day prices after the saleRJ Andersen's review of the Bose Ultra Open earbuds explains that some of the highlights include excellent battery life, comfort, and sound quality that's better than expected.
Before this Prime Day price expires, snag the Bose Ultra Open earbuds for $199. They're the perfect fit for hot summer days.
Best Prime Day deals still liveApple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds With Active Noise Cancellation — $148.99 (List Price $179.00)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $279.00 (List Price $399.00)
Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones — $378.00 (List Price $459.99)
55" Amazon Ember 4-Series 4K HDR10+ Smart Fire TV (2025 Model) — $279.95 (List Price $459.99)
Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)
Meta Quest 3S 128GB With 3-Month Trial of Meta Horizon+ — $296.79 (List Price $349.99)
Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Silver, 2025 Release) — $299.00 (List Price $349.00)
Why your Amazon Fire TV Stick keeps buffering—and 5 fixes that actually work
Few things can ruin a Stranger Things binge quicker than buffering. It happens from time to time on a Fire TV Stick. It's often a temporary glitch, but if it keeps happening, you'll want to try out these steps to fix it.
We found 15+ Prime Day headphones deals still available at Amazon: Shop Bose, Sony, and Marshall
Amazon's twelfth annual Prime Day sale ended on Friday, June 16, but a surprising amount of deals on headphones are still available as of this writing. So, as we head deeper into the post-Prime Day weekend, you still have some time to save on popular headphones from Sony, Bose, Beats, Sennheiser, and more top audio brands. Unfortunately, the popular $399 deal on the Apple AirPods Max 2 headphones is completely sold out — womp, womp.
SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day is here: We found 75+ deals on Apple, Sony, Kindle, and Lego favoritesIf you procrastinated on your Prime Day shopping, you can still find tons of our favorite headphones on sale at Amazon, including the latest flagship noise-cancelling headphones. Both the Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 2) headphones are still on sale, as are the mid-range Bose QuietComfort headphones and Sennheiser Momentum 4.
Looking for deals on wireless earbuds? We've included some earbuds (including a lingering deal on the Apple AirPods Pro 3) in this shopping guide, but we also have an in-depth guide to the best Prime Day earbuds deals that are still live.
Please note: Products marked with a ✅ have been tested by a member of the Mashable team.
Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones ✅ $179 at Amazon$359 Save $180 Get Deal
Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort headphones.
If we had to recommend just one post-Prime Day headphones deal, this would be it. The popular mid-range Bose QuietComfort headphones offer impressive active noise cancellation. On top of that, they have Bose's signature comfortable fit, with a battery life and comfy design that support all-day wear. Down to an all-time low price of $179, you can pick up these cans in a variety of colors.
More headphones dealsSony WH-CH520 — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40) ✅
Soundcore Space One — $66 $99.99 (save $33.99)
Sony WH-CH720N — $83 $179.99 (save $96.99) ✅
Marshall Major V — $89.99 $169.99 (save $80) ✅
Sony ULT Wear — $144.95 $249.99 (save $105.04) ✅
Beats Studio Pro — $149.95 $199.95 (save $50)
Nothing Headphone (a) — $151.05 $199 (save $47.95) ✅
Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $177.95 $299.99 (save $122.04)
Sony WH-1000XM5 — $198 $399.99 (save $201.99) ✅
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 1) — $269 $429 (save $160) ✅
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — $304 $399 (save $95)
Sony WH-1000XM6 — $378 $459.99 (save $81.99) ✅
Bose QuietComfort Ultra, 2nd gen — $379 $449 (save $70) ✅
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 — $429 $479 (save $50)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — $464 $749 (save $285)
Apple AirPods Max 2 — $479 $549 (save $70) ✅
Bowers & Wilkins Limited Edition Px8 — $479 $749 (save $300)
$299 Save $50 Get Deal at Amazon
Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) earbuds.
The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are some of the best I've tried, but even at their sale price, they're a hefty investment. While the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds don't quite match up in sound quality, they still have some of the best noise cancellation available, and are the most comfortable earbuds I've ever tried. For $249 (normally $299), or roughly $17 less, they're the deal to beat this Prime Day.
More earbuds dealsAnker Soundcore P30i — $23.69 $39.99 (save $16.30) ✅
SoundPEATS C30 — $27.34 $39.99 (save $12.65)
SoundPEATS Air5 Pro — $47.49 $79.99 (save $32.50)
JBL Tune Buds — $39.95 $99.95 (save $60)
JBL Vibe Beam 2 — $41.99 $64.95 (save $22.96)
Skullcandy Method 360 — $75.99 $129.99 (save $54)
Marshall Minor IV — $89.99 $159.99 (save $70) ✅
Apple AirPods 4 — $99 $129 (save $30) ✅
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds — $129 $179 (save $50) ✅
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $148.99 $179 (save $30.01) ✅
Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $179 $249 (save $70) ✅
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 — $179.95 $249.99 (save $70.04) ✅
Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 HiFi Earbuds — $219.99 $299.99 (save $80) ✅
Sony WF-1000XM6 — $265.99 $329.99 (save $64) ✅
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 — $449 $499 (save $50)
$229.99 Save $50.99 Get Deal
Read our full review of the Sony LinkBuds Clip.
Bose was the near-undisputed champion of open earbuds with top-notch sound — that is, until the Sony LinkBuds Clip came along. In my head-to-head testing of the earbuds, I found that while the Bose Ultra Open buds can get louder (an important feature in open earbuds), the clarity and detail of the sound in the Sony buds surpassed that of the Bose. Even though their price discrepancy is only $20 this Prime Day, the sub-$200 price point on the Sony earbuds is hard to pass up.
More open earbuds dealsSoundcore C50i — $37.98 $69.99 (save $32.01)
SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro — $39.89 $59.99 (save $20.10)
SoundPEATS Clip1 — $45.19 $69.99 (save $24.80)
Baseus Bowie MC2 — $49.99 $79.99 (save $30) ✅
EarFun Clip 2 — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)
JVC Nearphones — $74.09 $119.95 (save $45.86)
SHOKZ OpenDots One — $139.95 $199.95 (save $60) ✅
Bose Ultra Open earbuds — $199 $299 (save $100) ✅
Samsung's Secure Folder does something most people miss—run two instances of any app
Secure Folder is an old Samsung feature that most people probably don’t think they need. It sounds like something for CEOs or spies. However, there’s one part of Secure Folder that often gets overlooked, and it can be useful to anyone.
This 10-minute USB project completely changed how I fix broken PCs
One of the most universal experiences that I'm sure computer geeks can relate to is that friends and family approach us whenever they have a computer problem. As my family's designated IT guy, I hear cries for help on a monthly basis.
The 2027 Chevy Silverado is practically a GMC Sierra—here's what still sets them apart
The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra have always shared a platform and a family of engines, but they have been aimed at different buyers. In so many words, they are similar trucks but not exactly the same. It might be said that the Silverado handled the volume, reaching a wider swath of everyday buyers, while the Sierra leaned more toward the premium side.
We found the best Prime Day earbuds deals that are still live: Save on Apple, Bose, and Nothing buds
Amazon Prime Day is over (it officially ended on Friday, June 26), but some of the best wireless earbuds are still on sale for a little while longer. If you're still searching for the perfect pair of noise-cancelling earbuds for your next flight, open earbuds for training this summer, or just a cheap pair of buds to replace your lost AirPods, there's definitely a leftover deal waiting for you.
We've combed through the best Prime Day earbuds deals still live, tracking prices across retailers. As we head into the post-Prime Day weekend, we're still seeing discounts on the Apple AirPods Pro 3, the Sony XM6 noise-cancelling earbuds, as well as budget options like the Soundcore P30i earbuds. Once again, Prime Day (and the days after) is proving to be one of the best — if not the best — times to pick up a new pair of earbuds.
Below, we've rounded up all the best Prime Day wireless earbud deals you can still grab even though the sale is over.
Looking for over-ear headphones? Check out our guide to the best still-live Prime Day headphones deals. And be sure to follow along with all other categories and deals in Mashable's Prime Day hub as we track the best leftover sales.
Best Prime Day earbuds deal still live Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 at Amazon$249 Save $70 Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart
Read our full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 3.
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 dropped down to a record low price of $179 ahead of Prime Day, but then the price dropped even lower before the sale's official start. According to the price tracker camelcamelcamel, the Pro 3 buds got down to $169 at Amazon, but in the final hours of the sale, that specific deal left. You can still find them for $179 and in stock at Amazon.
More Prime Day earbuds dealsSoundPEATS C30 — $27.34 $39.99 (save $12.65)
Anker Soundcore P31i Earbuds — $36.99 $59.99 (save $23)
Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds — $39 $49 (save $10)
SoundPEATS PearlClip Pro — $39.89 $59.99 (save $20.10)
JBL Tune Buds — $39.95 $99.95 (save $60)
JBL Endurance Peak 4 — $79.95 $129.95 (save $50)
Beats Studio Buds + — $89.95 $169.95 (save $80)
Marshall Minor IV — $89.99 $159.99 (save $70)
Apple AirPods 4 — $99 $129 (save $30)
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds — $129 $179 (save $50)
Nothing Ear (3) Wireless Earbuds — $135 $179 (save $44)
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 — $179.95 $249.99 (save $70.04)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro — $199.49 $249.99 (save $50.50)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) — $249 $299 (save $50)
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 — $449 $499 (save $50)
$229.99 Save $51.99 Get Deal at Amazon
Read our full review of the Sony LinkBuds Clip.
The Sony LinkBuds Clip give the ultra-popular Bose Ultra Open earbuds a run for their money. In my head-to-head testing of the two pairs of earbuds, I found that while the Bose buds generally lean louder, the Sony earbuds have a more detailed sound profile, making for an overall superior listening experience. They also have a longer battery life, delivering nine hours per charge, while the Bose earbuds deliver seven.
More open earbuds dealsJBL Soundgear Clips — $94.95 $149.95 (save $55)
JBL Endurance Zone — $119.95 $179.95 (save $60)
Bose Ultra Open — $199 $299 (save $100)
