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A bunch of researchers let AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic loose in a testing environment, and the results were a little spooky.

The United Kingdom's AI Security Institute released a report (via Engadget) detailing some incidents in which the models actually acted outside their testing parameters and hacked into external organizations in late July. In one incident, an AI agent attempted to insert malevolent code into a GitHub project using social engineering tactics. The AI looked into the project's owners and generated fake accounts with which it tried to get the code approved. Once denied, it created a new identity for itself to try again.

That's not all. The researchers say the AI models also contacted real people with what were essentially phishing attempts, with files asking the recipient to run evil code. Interestingly, the AISI said it did not explicitly tell the agents to be deceitful to humans; rather, the AI decided to take these extreme measures when they had difficulties accomplishing certain tasks. However, the organization stressed that there is no evidence that agents would ever act this way outside of a testing environment at this time.

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Anthropic, for its part, shared a post on X thanking the institute for its efforts, while also defending its technology.

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"The prompts in the evaluation did not impose any specific restrictions on how the internet should be used. This and the removal of safeguards meant that the models were tested under 'deliberately permissive conditions' that are not representative of any of our production models. Note that there was no evidence here of an escape from a secure environment."

Recently, both OpenAI and Anthropic have reported instances in which new models did escape secure environments during testing. In a particularly notable incident, an unreleased OpenAI model hacked the Hugging Face repository.

While the behavior exhibited by the models is definitely concerning, all of these incidents have one thing in common: They were part of hacking tests, in which the models were prompted to act outside their usual safeguards, ultimately turning to tried-and-true hacking methods pioneered by — who else? — humans. These sorts of social engineering hacking strategies are things humans do all the time, so maybe we could stand to look in the mirror for a minute here.

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Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

If you just picked up your first budget TV, you might have noticed it probably doesn't look great the first time you turn it on. I had a similar problem with a budget TV I purchased a while ago (it was a small Hitachi and absolutely a budget model). But I found a few settings that improved the image, which I've used across several TVs since then.

Google is about to announce new Android flagship phones. And if you'd like to know what they're launching ahead of time, we've gathered all of our reporting on the upcoming phone into one place. With one week left before the Made By Google launch event on Aug. 12, new Pixel 11 Pro leaks are coming in fast.

This year, as with last year, we expect four new phones:

• Pixel 11

• Pixel 11 Pro

• Pixel 11 Pro XL

• Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Let's focus on the Pixel 11 Pro for now, as it's going to be the more premium model. What does Google have up its sleeve this year with the Pro-grade Pixel phone?

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Google Pixel 11 Pro: Release date, price, and that Amazon leak

As previously stated, Google is going to officially unveil all of these phones at an event in New York City on Aug. 12. Mashable will be attending the launch event — Jimmy Fallon hosted last year's event, you may remember — and we'll be reporting live. Presumably, as with past years, the phones will be on store shelves and in customers' hands just a couple of weeks afterward.

Thanks to RAMageddon, everyone is bracing for price increases with every major tech product, and rightfully so. Google has not yet told us the prices of these phones, but a recent and fairly extensive Amazon leak that seemed legitimate enough pointed to a $1,099 starting price for the Pixel 11 Pro. That would be a $100 price increase over the Pixel 10 Pro. Meanwhile, the Pixel 11 Pro XL (the XL model is usually basically the same phone, but bigger) is said to start at $1,299, another $100 price hike year-over-year.

Android Headlines also leaked what it claims are the full specs and price points for the Pixel 11 series. That report corroborates the $1,099 price for the Pixel 11 Pro and the $1,299 price for the Pro XL.

Speaking of that Amazon leak: 9to5Google spotted draft Amazon listings for the Pixel 11 lineup, revealing a lot of early details:

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The listings could include placeholder information, but the overall gist looks legit.

What is Pixel Glow HiLight?

We don't expect any massive design changes this year. Google has helped keep expectations low by actually posting a short video that shows the phone, weeks before the Aug. 12 event.

One thing that stood out, however, is the presence of a small, colored light in the camera bar that wasn't there on the Pixel 10 Pro. This is rumored to be part of a new "Pixel Glow" system that will use colored lights to convey basic phone notifications while the Pixel is lying down on its face. If you want to know that someone texted you even though you're focusing on something else and would rather not look at the screen, that's what this is for.

Recently, 9to5Google reported that this glow indicator will actually be called "HiLight." The rainbow-hued LED panel features prominently in teasers so far, and we'll have all the details soon.

Google Pixel 11 Pro: Design and colors

Ultimately, the short teaser video doesn't show much, but it does reveal one more fact: The Pixel 11 Pro's basic design hasn't changed much from last year. It still has a horizontal, oval-shaped camera bar on the back, and is still otherwise a normal-looking smartphone.

As for colors, leaks suggest the options this year will be:

• Olive

• Obsidian

• Canyon

• Fog

Those don't sound like the most vibrant colors in the world, but that sort of thing has become par for the course for "Pro" smartphones in recent years. If the Amazon leak spotted by 9to5Google proves true, the Pixel 11 will have more interesting color options, at least.

Google Pixel 11 Pro: Rumored specs

Based on the Amazon listings, the Android Headlines report, and another leak on Telegram from an account called MysticLeaks, here is the best data we have about the Pixel 11 Pro's specs prior to the unveiling:

• 6.3-inch OLED display with 2856x1280 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate

• 3,600 nits peak brightness

• Google Tensor G6 processor

• 12/16GB RAM

• 256GB/512GB storage

• 1TB storage on Pixel 11 Pro XL

• 4,850mAh battery

The only real differences between the regular Pro and the XL, as far as leaks are concerned, are the display and battery size. Those same sources suggest a 6.9-inch display and a 5,115mAh battery on the XL, but everything else should be the same. That's how Google has done it in the past, too.

Believe it or not, those specs actually contain at least one notable downgrade from the Pixel 10 Pro. Previously, Pixel Pro devices only came with 16GB RAM. So if Google is offering a 12GB variant, that would be a somewhat significant change. It's possible and perhaps even likely that the 12GB models will be tied to lower amounts of storage.

If you want 16GB of RAM, you may need to shell out for a 512GB or 1TB model (only available on Pro XL) this year.

Google Pixel 11 Pro: What about the cameras?

Last but not least, the Pixel Pro phones always have better camera specs than the base models. It's one of the main reasons to get the Pro, even though Google did start including a telephoto lens on the base model recently.

Last year, the Pixel 10 Pro had a 50MP main lens, with matching 48MP ultra-wide and telephoto lenses. According to Android Headlines, the megapixel counts this year are the same. However, lately we've heard rumors of a new 120x digital zoom feature, but that remains unconfirmed.

Speaking of downgrades, though, the big Amazon leak suggested the Pixel 10 Pro will have a 13MP selfie camera, while the Android Headlines report claims 42MP. After the 48MP front camera on the Pixel 10 Pro, that would be an unpleasant surprise. We'll see if that actually pans out, or if these leaks are wrong.

Mashable will be reporting live from the Made By Google event on Aug. 12. So check back then for all confirmed Pixel 11 Pro details and news.

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SAVE $119: As of Aug. 5, the iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo is on sale at Amazon for $299.99. That's nearly 30% off its usual $419 price tag.

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Members of the Roomba fan club who want to upgrade their robot vacuum should check out this deal on the Roomba Plus 405 Combo. While the FCC's robot vacuum ban in the U.S. doesn't revoke authorization for previously approved devices, it may result in low stock and, therefore, higher prices. In other words, save those dollars while you can.

As of Aug. 5, the iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo is on sale at Amazon for only $299.99, down from $419. That's a savings of 28% or $119. That also matches the lowest price we've seen on this model.

While Mashable's resident robot vacuum tester Leah Stodart is not a huge fan of iRobot's devices, she has tested and approves of the Roomba Plus 405 Combo. It's a mid-range robot vacuum mop combo, which means it can vacuum your home, mop your floors, then wash and dry its own mopping pads. It lacks small obstacle avoidance tech, which is a bummer, but it does offer consistently solid smart mapping, fantastic edge cleaning from dual spinning mopping pads, and a docking station that continuously refreshes your mopping pads for four weeks and auto-empties debris for 75 days. We wouldn't recommend it if you have a ton of small toys and cables laying around, but for everyone else, the lack of small obstacle avoidance shouldn't be a huge dealbreaker.

There are plenty of robot vacuum mop combo devices on the market in 2026, but finding a model for under $300 that'll actually get the job done isn't easy. At only $299.99, the Roomba Plus 405 Combo is kind of a steal.

Being able to control your smart home with your voice can be very useful in the right circumstances. If you're a Home Assistant user, you can buy ready-made smart speakers or build your own. However, if you have an Android phone, there's also another option.

While it may still be hot and steamy outside, the crisp autumn breeze isn't too far away. That means Over the Garden Wall season is creeping up on us.

It's been a dozen years since the beloved Cartoon Network miniseries from Patrick McHale made its debut, but every spooky season, we make our return to The Unknown like clockwork. And it seems we're not alone, as Funko has decided it's the perfect time to unveil its brand new line of adorable Pop! figures inspired by fan favorites from Over the Garden Wall. Mashable has the exclusive first look at the brand's first-ever batch of these curious characters.

Let's take a look at the "transformative, dark elements of the fall season come to life" in the five-figure Over The Garden Wall Funko Pop! Animation collection.

Half-brothers Wirt and Gregory The Wirt figurine features his signature hat and cloak, as well as Beatrice the bluebird. Credit: Funko Greg's adorable figurine can be seen with his tea-kettle hat, carrying his frog and a rock (of course). Credit: Funko

First up in the collection, of course, is Over The Garden Wall's lead duo: Wirt and his little half-brother Gregory. The Wirt figurine stands around 5.2 inches tall, and he wears his navy blue cloak and signature Pilgrim's hat. Perched on his left hand, of course, is Beatrice the no-nonsense bluebird.

As for plump young Gregory, he stands just 4.6 inches tall and is depicted in his tea-kettle hat with a brown satchel. In his left hand, you'll find his beloved frog of many names; in his right, you'll find a rock (of course).

The Woodsman Credit: Funko

Much cuter than the actual character, The Woodsman Funko Pop! figure stands just 5.4 inches tall and captures his serious and reserved nature. He wears a gray hat and trench coat and wields an axe in his right hand for chopping down Edelwood trees. In his left hand, he holds the Dark Lantern.

A glow-in-the-dark Beast with two variants Left: The miniature figurine of The Beast is much cuter than the real thing. Credit: Funko Right: Its bright blue eyes glow in the dark. Credit: Funko Left: There’s a 1 in 6 chance that you may find the chase variant instead of the usual dark variant. Credit: Funko Right: Like the dark figure, the chase variant also glows in the dark. Credit: Funko

The mysterious Beast, aka He Who Haunts the Woods, is a shadowy, tree-like monster who haunts The Unknown. So, naturally, he's a little spooky — even in adorable Funko Pop! form. It comes in two variants: the typical dark, silhouette figurine and the chase variant. Chase variants will be shipped at random, but there's about a one in six chance you'll receive one. Both variants stand 5.4 inches tall and feature white eyes that glow bright blue in the dark.

The pumpkin-headed Enoch Credit: Funko

Perhaps the most adorable of the bunch, the pumpkin-headed Enoch Pop! figurine stands 5.5 inches tall and features a round smile and green ribbon-clad body. He's undoubtedly the perfect addition to your Halloween decor this coming spooky season.

Few animated projects balance whimsy with a menacing darkness quite like Over the Garden Wall. And Funko's new collection does an excellent job of depicting those paradoxical traits. Of course, in true Funko Pop! nature, the figurines are much cuter than their corresponding animated characters. Each of the five figurines, including the special Beast variant, retails for $14.99 a pop.

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FREE PASTRY: PB Rewards members can get a free pastry with the purchase of any campfire-inspired menu item on Monday, Aug. 10.

Call me basic, call me indulgent, but I love Paris Baguette — I used to go to the Dumbo location all the time to get the baked potato soup and a Dreamsicle treat, and I have zero regrets. If you're lucky enough to live near a location right now, they've got a fun little deal coming up that will get you a free pastry.

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On National S'mores Day (Monday, Aug. 10), Paris Baguette is giving PB Rewards members a free pastry with the purchase of any s'mores menu item. It's free to join, but I fear you will have to download the app (I know, another app) to get the full experience.

The seasonal menu includes a marshmallow-filled S'mores Supreme Croissant, a chocolate-drizzled S'mores Belgian Waffle, and a S'mores Chocolate Marshmallow Layer Cake. If you'd rather drink your dessert, they also have a rich Iced S'mores Latte and a frozen S'mores Frappe.

Just be sure to download the app and sign up before you order on Monday so you can get your free pastry.

SAVE $86.02: As of August 5, get the Bluetti Elite 10 mini portable power station for $112.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $199. That's a discount of 43%.

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We're still in the middle of a stormy summer season, so it's always a good idea to stay ready for a potential power outage. And if you're going out and about camping or staying otherwise off the grid, you want to make sure you have an electrical source as well. A portable power station is the way to go here, and we've found one that's up for grabs at a great price right now.

As of August 5, get the Bluetti Elite 10 mini portable power station for $112.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $199. That's $86.02 off and a discount of 43%.

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This power station may seem small, but it's mighty enough to keep the electricity flowing where you need it the most. It has 128Wh of battery life, and that can give you about six charges for your phone or two for your laptop. It can keep you online long enough to communicate with family and friends or see what's going on should you need to stay in the know.

Beyond that, it's extremely light and portable at just four pounds, so it's easily moved if you need to tote it around with you or just keep it somewhere for safekeeping that's easy to access. For that reason, it could become an invaluable part of any emergency preparedness kit should you see fit to put one together.

You never want to be caught in the dark, literally or figuratively, so pick this portable power station up while it's up for grabs at this excellent price.

Cloud storage has made file sharing convenient, but that convenience comes with a cost most people don't think about. Every file you send through Dropbox or Google Drive leaves the network at your house, travels to a remote server, and then gets routed back down to the device a few feet away from you. Stop paying for cloud storage when LocalSend cuts all of that out and keeps your files in your own hands.

There is so much to love about mini PCs. These tiny little boxes pack all the capabilities that used to require a bulky desktop tower. I want one, I really do—I’ve just never had a practical need.

You now have a modern, practical option to use iMessage on your Android phone. Sunbird has revived its namesake Sunbird Messaging app after three years of relatively dormant test releases, letting you chat with your iPhone friends without breaking threads or appearing as a green bubble outsider.

Google's longtime voice assistant will officially go to the great tech graveyard in the sky in the very near future.

As has been expected for quite a while, Google is ending support for Google Assistant on Android and WearOS in September, according to emails sent to users, as reported by 9to5google. Specifically, users can expect Google Assistant to start going away on their mobile devices on Sept. 4, though Google noted it might take a few weeks for the change to affect everyone.

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"Once availability is removed, you will no longer be able to use or switch back to Google Assistant on your phone, tablet, or paired devices," the email said.

Google first launched Google Assistant as a competitor to Siri and Alexa back in 2016. Amazon infused Alexa with AI technology earlier this year, while Apple is doing the same to Siri in the near future, but Google has opted to go with its AI chatbot Gemini rather than upgrading Google Assistant. Google has been clear about its intent to get rid of Assistant ever since going all-in on Gemini, but the specific timing had not been known until now.

So, like Skype, AOL dial-up, and TiVo before it, Google Assistant will soon be no more.

Like tears in rain.

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Notification fatigue is a real problem. I was sick to death of having so many notifications filling up my phone. Even after culling many of them or moving some to the Notification Summary, I was still getting more than I wanted. I decided it was time to get rid of some of my Home Assistant phone notifications and move them elsewhere.

Your computer's USB ports can be confusing. Some are color-coded; some are super fast; some are super slow. But beyond all that, they're pretty flexible: if the cable fits, you've got yourself a connection.

SAVE 17%: As of Aug. 5, you can get the 15.6-inch Dell laptop (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $649.99, down from $780, at Amazon. That's a 17% discount or $130.01 in savings.

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Whether you're headed back to campus (boy, do I miss those days) or your current laptop has gone kaput, Amazon's got a ton of deals on affordable laptops right now, including models from Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

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As of Aug. 5, you can get the 15.6-inch Dell laptop (Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $649.99, down from $780, at Amazon. That's a 17% discount or $130.01 in savings. While this isn't an all-time record low (the lowest tracked price was $599.99 in June), it's still a pretty good deal if you're in a pinch and need something, like, yesterday.

Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 5 225U processor, 16GB of fast DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB SSD, this budget-friendly computer offers plenty of power for multitasking, browsing, and light content creation without slowing down. There's also a dedicated Copilot key that gives you instant access to an AI assistant who can help you with organizing, searching, and general productivity.

SAVE $74: The Soundcore Nebula P1i portable projector is on sale for $295 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $369. That's a 20% discount.

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We're down to the final few weekends of summer. If you're looking to squeeze out the last drops of fun, you might be considering having outdoor movie nights. Like the drive-in theatre, but with your own favorite movies, hosting a movie night in the backyard is always a memorable time. If you've been toying with the idea of a portable projector, check out this deal.

As of Aug. 5, the Soundcore Nebula P1i portable projector is on sale for $295 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $369. That works out to a $74 savings from a 20% discount.

Weighing just a bit over seven pounds, the Soundcore Nebula P1i projector would like to be the star of your next movie night. Sure, the built-in carrying handle helps with portability, but the major highlight is this all-in-one system.

Many projectors have sound issues that often lead to us using an external Bluetooth speaker. Soundcore aims to remedy needing that extra speaker with the addition of foldable and flippable speakers built into the projector. The rotation of the speakers means you can position them forward or backward to get the best sound quality, depending on where you're seated compared to the projector.

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Just like the Nebula Capsule 3 Laser mini projector, the Nebula P1i has obstacle avoidance, auto focus, auto keystone correction, and a screen fit function. Soundcore mentions the P1i can display between 40 and 150 inches.

The 380 ANSI lumens means the Nebula P1i is best used in darks rooms or after dusk. But now that the sun is setting earlier as we get into later summer, enjoying a movie night outside and getting to bed on time is still possible.

Consider the fun of outdoor movie nights this summer and cozy movies in bed thanks to the Soundcore Nebula P1i portable projector. Instead of dropping huge money at the movie theater, allot the funds to snagging the projector while it's on sale for under $300 at Amazon.

SAVE $299: As of Aug. 5, the DJI Power 1000 V2 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for just $399.98. That's $299.02 less than the full $699 price tag at DJI, a savings of 43%.

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Portable power stations aren't exactly the cheapest investments, but they can be real lifesavers. Whether you're at home during a power outage or off the grid on a camping trip, we can't emphasize their importance enough in the modern world. We also highly encourage you to take advantage of deals when they arise.

As of Aug. 5, for instance, the DJI Power 1000 V2 portable power station is down to just $399.98 at Amazon. It retails for $699 at DJI, so that's a savings of 43% or about $299.

The DJI Power 1000 V2 is the brand's mid-range power station, falling between the beefy Power 2000 (one of our top picks) and the mini Power 500. It delivers 1,024Wh of power in a relatively compact 31-pound package. Mashable contributor Lauren Allain tested it out earlier this year and noted that she probably wouldn't want to haul it around all day, but felt comfortable carrying it around the house and loading it into her car without issue.

Perks of the Power 1000 V2, as per Allain's review, are its whisper-quiet operation, quick-charging capability, doubled on-board AC ports (compared to the first version), and its expansion abilities. The DJI Power 1000 V2 can connect to up to five DJI Expansion Battery 2000s, each adding 2,048Wh, for a massive whole-home backup.

While the Power 1000 V2 is fairly priced on a normal day, it's a massive bargain right now at 43% off. Allain calls it an "ideal portable power station for creators."

People everywhere use Android Auto for its excellent traffic and navigation tools, streaming music, and more. But for some, the experience is a little slow and laggy. You don't need to replace your phone or stereo to try and fix things; instead, change these settings or enable a few features, and you'll be all set.

During its Q2 2026 earnings call yesterday, Tinder owner Match Group announced that the dating app is testing even more new features — after just expanding Events last month and launching a suite of new features in March.

In Match Group's prepared remarks for the call, Match and Tinder CEO Spencer Rascoff announced that Tinder is testing a Missed Connections feature, with Canada and Australia the first to try it. Details are scarce at this point, but Rascoff said, "Missed Connections brings the in-app and real-world experiences together by surfacing a weekly curated set of profiles in a dedicated tab based on who users crossed paths with in the prior week."

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Missed Connections is part of Tinder's strategy to bring singles together in-person, hence the expansion of the Events tab into nine additional cities in the U.S. and Europe after an initial test in Los Angeles. Internal data showed that Gen Z singles want a way to "share in-person experiences" with people who can "become closer connections," but it's difficult to transition from online to IRL. Tinder is trying to ease that transition.

Rascoff also said that AI was used in the creation of Missed Connections, from idea to final product in weeks instead of months. When the CEO joined the brand last year, his product principles included speed and urgency, using AI to build tools faster, and "failing fast."

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Tinder is also testing a text-based Search feature in Canada "to help users find people they are interested in more efficiently." Around 10 percent of testing users have submitted a search, and tens of thousands of searches have been generated in the first few weeks.

The app has also updated its recommendation algorithm for straight women, which apparently drove gains in Sparks (the number of users engaging in six-way conversations on Tinder in a given week) and Sparks Coverage (the percentage of active users who experience a Spark in a given time). Rascoff said recently that he wants more women on the platform, so that might be why the team started there. Tinder rolled out these updates in mid-July and is now expanding the updates to the algorithms for straight men and LGBTQ users.

The updates come as Tinder's direct revenue and paid users continue to decline year-over-year (one percent and five percent, respectfully), but the gap is narrowing. In the press release for the earnings, Match Group stated that year-over-year daily active user decline is four percent, which is the best result in 10 quarters, and year-over-year monthly active user declines improved too.

While Hinge continues to soar in direct revenue (22 percent YOY) and paying users (17 percent YOY), Barron's reported that Match Group focuses on Tinder because it brings in over half of Match Group's overall revenue, despite the portfolio including 45 apps.

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It's difficult to find affordable open earbuds that you genuinely want to wear all day, but Nothing might have your answer. It just followed up its iconic Ear Open buds with its CMF brand's first open models, the Clip Pro, and there are a few reasons to pick them over pricier alternatives when you want to let in sound from the outside world.