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TL;DR: The fantastic Sony XM6 headphones are now only $398 in a limited-time Amazon deal. That's over $60 knocked off their $459.99 price tag.

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The XM series of headphones is arguably Sony’s best, and you can now own the latest model for a steal.

As of Jan 26, the Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-canceling headphones are available for $398 on Amazon. That's a $61.99 price cut across its black, midnight blue, and platinum silver colors. As shown on price tracker camelcamelcamel, that’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen at Amazon.

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These headphones are powered by Sony’s new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3, which is seven times faster than the chip used in the previous generation. Combined with 12 built-in microphones, the XM6 can adapt to your surroundings in real time, blocking out everything from airplane engines to office chatter.

As mentioned in our review of the Sony XM6 headphones, sound quality is another major win here. Sony co-created the XM6 with professional mastering engineers, resulting in audio that feels clean, balanced, and true to the original recording of whatever you’re listening to; be it podcasts, streaming movies, or diving into lossless music, the detail really shines through.

You’ll also get up to 30 hours of battery life, plus quick charging that delivers hours of playback in just minutes. Just like the XM4 and XM5s, the foldable design, plush ear cups, and redesigned headband make them comfortable enough for all-day wear, while touch controls and the Sony Sound Connect app gives you plenty of customization options.

For more deals on high-quality audio, the Beats Solo 4 headphones are now only $149.95. As for Bose, the QuietComfort Ultra headphones are $150 off right now.

SAVE OVER $100: As of Jan. 26, Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) are on sale for $429.99 in Best Buy's 48-hour flash sale. This is $120 off their list price of $549.99.

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Best Buy is holding a 48-hour flash sale, and if you're an Apple user, there are some very nice discounts to check out. Something that's stood out to us is the latest AirPods Max (USB-C) headphones deal. These sleek headphones are down to $429.99 in this limited-time promotion.

This deal saves you $120 on their list price of $549.99. The sale only runs until Jan. 28, so if the AirPods Max have been on your shopping list, now is the time to make a move on them.

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Whether you want them for using at home, on trips, or during a long commute, the over-ear AirPods Max provide high quality audio with the help of the H1 chip, alongside noise-canceling features to keep outside noises from interrupting you. These include Active Noise Cancellation for when you want to completely block out surrounding sounds, and Transparency mode for when you want to be a bit more aware of the world around you while listening.

At the time of their release, our review noted that they have "excellent audio quality, easy-to-use controls, and good battery life, but their size isn't a good fit for everyone." If you've been waiting patiently to pick them up on sale, now is a great time to grab them at Best Buy.

If you're shopping around and curious to see other headphones we'd recommend, have a look at our roundup of the best headphones of 2026 to see some of our top picks.

Apple is planning not one, but two MacBook Pro upgrades this year, and the second one will be a big one.

This is according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who claims that Apple's new generation MacBooks and Mac desktop computers are "ready to go."

We'll reportedly see new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio computers in the "first half of the year," wrote Gurman, adding that Apple also working on a new display.

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We've previously written about these, including the possibility of Apple launching a 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro/Max chip as soon as Jan. 28.

Gurman, however, says that Apple might upgrade its MacBook Pro devices a second time this year, "toward the end of 2026." Then, we could get a more significant revamp of the MacBook Pro, which could get the new M6 Pro/Max chip, an OLED display, touch support, and a hole-punch style of camera (instead of the current notch) with something akin to the iPhone's Dynamic Island around it.

OLED is a big deal as it brings better contrast, improved color accuracy, and deeper blacks, compared to the LED displays that the MacBook Pro currently has.

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But the really big news is touch support, which would be a first for Apple. The company has kept its touch devices (iPad) and laptops (MacBook) separate so far, with Steve Jobs once famously claiming that touch screens don't belong on laptops.

We've heard bits and pieces of these reports before, but the timeline is interesting. Apple rarely updates its MacBook Pro computers twice in a year, though it did that once in 2023 (the M2 Pro/Max models launched in January, followed by M3 Pro/Max models in October).

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026:

AcrossSnappy put-down

• The answer is Zing.

Power a 6-Across, perhaps

• The answer is Pedal.

Vehicle subject to a 15 m.p.h. speed limit in New York City, as of 2025

• The answer is Ebike.

Eco-friendly

• The answer is Green.

Tallies (up)

• The answer is Adds.

DownAnimal found on the last page of an alphabet book

• The answer is Zebra.

"That was so hilarious," hyperbolically

• The answer is I died.

Without clothing

• The answer is Naked.

Secluded valleys

• The answer is Glens.

Square ___ in a round hole

• The answer is Peg.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Mini Crossword.

SAVE $350: As of Jan. 26, the Shark AV2501AE AI robot vacuum is on sale for $299.99 at Amazon. That's a 54% discount on the list price.

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Robot vacuums are becoming smarter and smarter. They're no longer little devices that pick up light dust and dirt. No, these days they can self-empty, self-clean, and some can even mop your floors.

If you've been searching for a high-tech model, look no further than the Shark AV2501AE AI robot vacuum. As of Jan. 26, this model is down to just $299.99. That's $350 off the list price and better than half price.

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This is a smart robot vacuum, powered by various AI tools to make sure your floors stay spotless. It uses a Matrix Clean Navigation to move around your home in a precise grid, making multiple passes over dirt to make sure everything is picked up. It also uses a 360-degree LiDAR mapping to accurately map your home and avoid obstacles.

It has a bagless design, with a self-emptying base that holds up to 60 days of dirt. It also uses true HEPA filtration to capture 99.97% of dust and allergens, so it's a great choice for homes with pets. The self-cleaning brushroll is great for this task as it can tackle hair as well as dirt and dust.

Get this robot vacuum deal at Amazon now.

We're two episodes in to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and it's almost tournament time.

The trailer above for episode 3 teases Dunk (Peter Claffey) and Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) in the stands watching two knights joust, while Dunk reflects on who his first opponent might be.

While you wait to find out, why not remind yourself of the Targaryen family tree?

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is now streaming on HBO Max, with new episodes Sundays at 10 p.m. ET.