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In today’s fast-moving digital world, where shiny new tech seems to hit shelves every other week, there’s a growing savvy shift towards refurbished electronics. Far from being hand-me-downs, some bargains, like eBay’s Refurbished devices, can provide pristine looks and brilliant performance, minus the premium price tag.

No matter what turns your head, be it a snappier processor, a crisper display, or a longer-lasting battery, today we can find you some sweet secondhand gear without breaking your bank. Let’s dive into it.

The value of performance

Imagine getting the latest smartphone, laptop, or tablet without paying full retail. Refurbished devices are typically tested and restored to meet manufacturer-like standards, so performance and aesthetics often rival brand-new counterparts. For many, the allure lies in that sweet spot between quality and cost.

If you’re after a high-performing laptop but don’t want to shell out thousands, a refurbished model can deliver the same speed, storage, and visuals you crave (just at a fraction of the cost). To make that search easier, eBay’s Refurb program has a few grading conditions from Certified, Excellent, Very Good and Good which basically act as a pricing scale. So you can shop easily by condition on a budget that works for you.

And because demand for tech keeps climbing, prices on new gear can skyrocket overnight. Refurbs let you sidestep that cost inflation, securing top-tier specs without the sticker shock.

How eBay’s refurbished program ensures trust

Not all refurbished offerings are created equal, though. That’s where eBay’s Refurbished platform stands out. Every eBay seller is held accountable through rigorous performance standards: if a device arrives in less-than-promised condition, you’re protected. In fact, eBay’s Money Back Guarantee* provides a safety net—so if your refurbished purchase doesn’t match its description, you can get a refund. By combining seller oversight with a buyer-first guarantee, eBay helps customers shop refurbished with real confidence.

Added perks: Shipping, returns, and warranty

Beyond finance-conscious perks, eBay’s Refurbished program often includes extras like free shipping and 30-day returns***, plus a 1-year warranty**, all of which underscore the platform’s commitment to quality. Imagine this: you find a refurbished monitor that checks every box with a vibrant display, slim bezels, and energy-efficient panels but costs hundreds less than a brand-new model.

And while technology evolves fast, the underlying components (i.e.: processors, RAM, and storage) can often stay relevant for years. That means your refurbished device can stay capable and responsive, handling everyday tasks, streaming videos, or even tackling light creative work.

A refurbished range for every need

Speaking of selections, eBay’s categories span across nearly every tech niche. Are you in search of a refurbished laptop that's perfect for your work or studies? The Refurbished Laptops page offers everything from ultraportable solutions for on-the-go work to beefier notebooks with considerable graphical grunt.

Perhaps you’re setting up a home office on a budget. Time to browse Refurbished Monitors to find crisp resolutions and wide colour gamuts that rival brand-new displays.

On the go? Refurbished Tablets & E-Book Readers blend convenience with performance, helping you read, stream, or sketch without breaking the bank. Because eBay aggregates offerings from multiple trusted refurbishers, you get access to a vast inventory that’s continually updated.

Future-proofing your tech investments

But aside from cost savings, there’s another reason why refurbished tech is increasingly seen as future-proof. In a world where new releases are par for the course, owning a device that’s just a generation or two old doesn’t necessarily feel outdated.

In many cases, software updates and general usage demands remain well within the capabilities of these devices for years. Plus, with a budget freed up by choosing refurbished, you might even afford higher-end specs than you would if buying new. Say goodbye to cringe-worthy compromises on screen resolution or build quality; now you can opt for a refurbished model that checks all the boxes.

For those who like to swap devices regularly, refurbished gear also removes the “cost trap” of rapid upgrades. Instead of losing a big chunk of value trading in a brand-new device after only a few months, you can buy refurbished, enjoy peak performance, and then sell or trade it later without severe depreciation anxiety.

Who benefits most from refurbished tech?

Educational buyers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs often find this approach especially appealing. Students might have tight budgets but still crave robust laptops. Freelancers can reinvest savings into software or tools that enhance their workflow. Small-business owners can equip staff with reliable devices without sacrificing quality. Across the board, adopting refurbished tech just makes financial sense.

Of course, lingering doubts around refurbished goods often centres on trust: Will a “used” device really hold up? That’s why eBay’s Refurbished program is built on transparency. Every product listing clearly states its condition, and seller ratings provide real-world feedback. Should any issue arise, you have recourse through eBay’s return policies and purchase protections. The bottom line: these safeguards aren’t just marketing fluff; they’re real commitments to ensure you’re satisfied.

Your next steps

In a world brimming with tech temptations, why pay full price when you can invest in intelligent upgrades? Embrace refurbished electronics and discover a future-proof way to stay equipped without paying a premium. There’s never been a better time to take a smarter path to digital innovation.

Learn & shop more:

• Browse Refurbished Electronics on eBay

• Discover Refurbished Monitors

• Explore Refurbished Laptops

Disclaimers:
For full eligibility criteria and all terms and conditions, read eBay’s Money Back Guarantee Policy.

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Today, Google is celebrating its new "AI Mode" feature with a special promo. The animation, which pops up on the Google homepage, features Google's new gradient logo and directs the search engine's users to its improved AI Mode, one that Google calls its "most powerful AI search."

Google first unveiled generative AI search results last year, to some strange results. In 2025, it's been no different, with AI Overviews still struggling to answer basic questions.

But the new version of AI-powered search is meant to help users with their "toughest questions." Here's how it works.

What is Google AI Mode?

AI Mode is Google's new search feature that intends to provide direct answers to search queries. The answers are a blend of AI-generated responses with content from around the internet, which is summarized and linked to.

The new feature uses Gemini 2.5, a modified version of Google's core AI model. Information gathered by the model is distilled into concise answers. Google AI Mode can take multimodal queries: while searching, users can ask any question using text, voice, or images.

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Robby Stein, Google's VP of Search, said AI Mode is "particularly helpful for questions that need further exploration, comparisons, and reasoning."

"You can ask nuanced questions that might have previously taken multiple searches — like exploring a new concept or comparing detailed options — and get a helpful AI-powered response with links to learn more," said Stein.

How do you use AI Mode?

Google AI Mode is only available widely in the US so far, but is also being tested in India. If you're in the US, you can use the tool now. Users can either:

• Head over to the Google homepage and select AI Mode, seen on the right-hand side of the search bar.

• Search directly at: google.com/aimode.

• Open the Google app on a mobile device and tap AI Mode on the homescreen.

A global rollout for the feature is possibly imminent, though Google hasn't made any announcements yet. Let's see how this new AI-powered search fares.

UPDATE: Jul. 2, 2025, 10:13 a.m. EDT This story was updated to describe the animated Google logo was a "promo" for AI Mode rather than a "doodle," per a Google spokesperson.

As a lesbian, you may know all about dating apps. Lesbian Americans (along with bisexual and gay Americans) are far more likely to have ever used dating apps than straight Americans: 51 percent to 28 percent, according to the Pew Research Center.

There are a few reasons why LGBTQ people might turn to online dating quicker than hetero folks. For one, you might live in an area without a thriving LGBTQ community, and in-person dating may be hard. If you don't know other lesbians to begin with, how can you meet more IRL to date? (Sometimes, lesbian spaces can also be co-opted by The Straights.) And, unfortunately, in-person dating may also be less safe depending on where you live. 

Thankfully, we live in a time where we can find people like us with a few swipes. Lesbians are welcome on major dating apps, and there are also niche ones specifically for lesbians and other queer women and people. But which one to choose?

How to find the best dating apps for lesbians Niche lesbian dating apps aren't your only option for finding love. Credit: Stacey Zhu / Mashable

In Mashable's recommendations below, you'll find both general dating apps and apps specifically for queer people. As the former appeals to the general population, you'll find more users in these spaces. The caveat, however, is that when you swipe on other women, you might find those coupled with men who are looking for another woman to have a threesome with (aka unicorn hunters). No judgment here, but that's probably not what you're looking for. Then again, people of all types are on dating apps like Tinder and Hinge. You never know who you may come across.

Then there are apps specifically for the community, like HER and Lex. If you yearn for a smaller dating scene, head for these apps. While there's no "Grindr for lesbians" — we go into why in the FAQ section — these apps are more so like stepping into your neighborhood lesbian bar than an app like Bumble. 

You can also try multiple dating apps, as each one below has a free version. You can filter out which gender you identify with and are looking for, and sometimes, like in the case of OkCupid, there are many options to choose from.

Diving into the dating pool isn't easy, but the water's fine. Check out our guide below for the full rundown of our recommendations and dating app reviews.

Netflix subscribers and NASA superfans are getting a special treat just in time for the summer, as the two join forces to bring live space programming right to the streaming platform.

Coming soon, subscribers will be able to watch NASA's free streaming content, currently offered through its service NASA+, on Netflix, including rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage, and live views beamed down from the International Space Station (ISS).

SEE ALSO: 'Sinners' comes to streaming this week with Black American Sign Language option

The space organization launched NASA+ in 2023, a free, on-demand streaming service that provides space fans with a one-stop shop for all of the federal agency's headline-generating missions, documentaries, and other original content. NASA+ is available on desktop and through the NASA app, as well as Apple TV, Fire TV, and Roku's NASA channel.

Behind the scenes, Netflix has pivoted to more live content, including obtaining the rights to live sports coverage, like the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and WWE's Raw. Netflix is also overhauling its user experience, which will involve a new, streamlined homepage and recommendations, AI-powered search, and a potential vertical video feed that will play show and movie clips similar to TikTok's FYP.

"The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 calls on us to share our story of space exploration with the broadest possible audience," said general manager of NASA+ Rebecca Sirmons. "Together, we're committed to a Golden Age of Innovation and Exploration — inspiring new generations — right from the comfort of their couch or in the palm of their hand from their phone."

Don't have Netflix? Want even more space content? Watch Mashable's Earth livestream, brought to you by the ISS and a partnership with Earth/space live streaming company Sen.

Nothing isn't just a phone and earbuds company anymore.

On the same day that the UK-based tech startup debuted its Phone (3) flagship handset, Nothing also showed off its first pair of over-ear headphones. Nothing Headphone (1) brings a similar sort of iconoclastic design language from Nothing's other products to the realm of over-ear cans. They've got big, blocky, rectangular frames around the ear cups and a number of physical buttons and controls on the headphones themselves for every function you could imagine.

Nothing Headphone (1) launches on July 15, just like Phone (3), and will cost a fairly hefty $299.99.

SEE ALSO: Nothing Phone (3) announced. See specs, price, preorder details

These headphones support what Nothing is calling "AI-adaptive active noise cancelation" with 40MM drivers and support for spatial audio. The hardware was made in partnership with KEF, a first for Nothing. One thing that might make Headphone (1) appealing to some users is the preponderance of physical controls on the unit itself. There's a dedicated voice assistant button that can be customized to do other things, as well as a roller button that can control volume, playback, and ANC modes on its own depending on what you do with it. Another roller button is used for skipping tracks or answering phone calls, and as a boon to people like me, there's a dedicated on/off switch.

As is usually the case with headphones, it's hard to tell how comfortable they are or how good they sound from marketing materials alone. But if you're already bought into the Nothing ecosystem, this seems like a perfectly adequate continuation of that philosophy, if nothing else.

You can now add the convenience of Amazon’s Alexa to your cars at the lowest price ever, as long as you have Amazon Prime. This hands-free device, which usually costs between $35 and $55, is now being sold for just $15 on Amazon. That’s a great deal and a worthwhile price if you've been wanting to add Alexa to your car.

UPDATE: Jul. 1, 2025, 3:10 p.m. EDT We've updated this story to add more details about Target's upcoming Circle Week deals and Circle 360 promos.

After letting Amazon Prime Day hog the spotlight last July, Target's biggest sale of the summer will directly compete with it in 2025. The bullseye retailer has announced its plans to host a Circle Week event from Sunday, July 6 to Saturday, July 12, bookending Prime Day by 72 hours. (It's slated for July 8 to 11 in 2025, making it the longest Prime Day on record.)

Like Amazon's flagship sale, Target Circle Week is a members-only affair: Its deals will be exclusive to shoppers who have joined the retailer's free Target Circle loyalty program and its premium Target Circle 360 program ($10.99/month or $99/year). The latter unlocks unlimited same-day delivery for orders of $35 or more, free two-day shipping on select items, 120-day returns, and exclusive monthly gifts and discounts.

SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2025: Dates, deals, and the competition

Circle 360 members will receive early access to Target Circle Week deals starting Saturday, July 5. (Only paying, non-trial members are eligible, per a Target rep.) According to a company press release, shoppers who sign up for Circle 360 anytime before the sale ends will save $50 on their first same-day delivery order, which effectively covers half of their annual membership fee. Verified teachers and students can save 50% on a yearly membership to ring in the start of back-to-school season.

Sign up: Target Circle Free to join Learn More Target Circle 360 $99/year (save 50% as a verified teacher or student) Learn More

Target said its top Circle Week deals will include discounts of "up to 50% off hundreds of items across every category — from school supplies and electronics to everyday essentials." Highlights include:

• Up to 40% off tech and gaming gear

• 40% off Casaluna and Threshold bedding 

• 30% off select backpacks and school supplies 

• "Buy two, get one free" on books, movies and music 

• "Buy one, get one 50% off" select groceries

• Save $10 for every $40 spent on toys 

Target also plans to offer three "Deals of the Day" each day of Circle Week. One of them will involve a 10% discount on Target gift cards — a sneaky way to save even more on Circle Week purchases.

Verified college students who are Target Circle members will receive a one-time 20% discount they can use storewide during Circle Week. (It'll stack with the sale's other deals, too.) Students can go about verifying their status on Target's website using a valid student ID, a class schedule, or a tuition receipt.

Circle Week is a recurring weeklong sale that Target runs several times a year. Its summer slot traditionally overlaps with Prime Day in mid-July, though last year, it fell the week prior.

The second week of July will be a busy one: Best Buy, Walmart, and even TikTok Shop are also hosting their own anti-Prime Day sales.

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• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

• Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop — $849.00 (List Price $999.00)

• Hisense 55" Class QD6 Series (2025 Model) QLED 4K UHD TV — $257.99 (List Price $379.99)

• Soundcore Life Q30 Hybrid ANC Headphones (Black) — $63.99 (List Price $79.99)

• iRobot Roomba 105 — $219.99 (List Price $319.99)

A very successful first launch caused the FixHub Power Series portable soldering line from iFixit to go out of stock for a while. Now, it is fully back in stock and ready for immediate shipping across the United States. There's no longer a need to wait for a reservation or preorder.

The Sony HT-S400 2.1ch Soundbar is now at its lowest price this year. The price has dropped a lot from its original cost of $299.99 to a sale price of $178.00 on Amazon, which is a 41% discount. This makes it a strong choice for upgrading to movie theater-quality sound right away.

Luxury cars often come with the expectation of high upkeep costs, but that’s not always the case. In fact, several models in 2025 prove that owning a premium vehicle doesn’t have to drain your wallet, especially when it comes to routine maintenance and long-term reliability.

I decided recently to get a prebuilt mini PC for some projects and experiments, but I wanted to save a bit of cash in the process. Instead of buying brand new, I shopped eBay for a secondhand device and found a good deal—or at least it looked that way, until I took these steps.

The summer vampire blockbuster Sinners is finally coming to streaming this week, and in a history-making first, the Warner Bros. hit will be available with interpretation in Black American Sign Language.

SEE ALSO: 9 LGBTQ creators discuss not backing down from Pride

The July 4 streaming release will mark the first time a major streaming platform will exclusively debut a film interpreted in BASL, the company explained, a move that hopes to tie-in the film's own tribute to the diverse history of Black American culture and art.

"BASL is a distinct dialect of American Sign Language (ASL) with its own dynamic history and unique grammar, signing space, rhythm, facial expressions, and cultural nuances. For the first time, the Black Deaf community will have streaming access to a more immersive experience in their language," wrote Max in its announcement.

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In 2023, riding a flood of attention created by the "Barbenheimer" summer film event, Max released an exclusive version of Greta Gerwig's Barbie in American Sign Language. It features Deaf performer and interpreter Leila Hanaumi on screen as the film plays, instead of the traditionally offered close captioning option, one of the first integrations of on-screen interpretation on a major streaming platform. Since then, Max has released ASL versions of other big screen hits, including 2024's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and this year's A Minecraft Movie, and television offerings like The Last of Us.

Max's Sinners release will be interpreted by Nakia Smith, a Black Deaf creator and community advocate, and overseen by Rosa Lee Timm, director of Artistic Sign Language. According to Max, viewers fluent in ASL will still be able to follow along with the BASL version — search for the title plus the phrase "with ASL" or look for the ASL signal on the movie's key art to stream.

Such releases, and Max's larger ASL program, mark significant shifts in the entertainment industry: While subtitles have now become a preferred viewing experience for many viewers, the popularization of the accessibility feature is the product of decades of advocacy by disabled activists and filmgoers. And even as far as English closed captioning has come, it is not a substitute for the first and primary language of many deaf viewers: ASL.

Sinners in BASL will be available to stream on Max starting July 4.

The M4 Mac Mini’s design has caught your eye, but you don’t want to switch to macOS? Worry not; I’ve got five Windows-based M4 Mac Mini look-alikes for you to peruse, ranging from inexpensive mini PCs for light work to high-end options that can match or even surpass the Apple M4 chip.

We don't need to rely on leaked renders anymore. The Nothing Phone (3) is officially here.

The UK-based tech startup, known for distinctive-looking products that deliver flagship-like experiences at somewhat affordable prices, announced its newest phone on Tuesday. Nothing Phone (3) starts at $799 and can be pre-ordered from the Nothing website starting on July 4. It comes in two colors, white and black, and its basic specs are as follows:

• Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset

• 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate

• 5,150mAH battery

• 12/16GB RAM

• 256/512GB storage

• 50MP main rear lens

• 50MP periscope lens

• 50MP ultra-wide lens

• 50MP selfie camera

Let's unpack that a bit. That Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset isn't necessarily the cutting edge when it comes to Android phones; theoretically it should come in below the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip powering the latest Samsung phones, for example. That said, I'm not predicting poor performance from Phone (3). Just pointing out that other, more expensive phones have higher-end chipsets, which is to be expected.

The glyph exists to convey information when you don't feel like looking at your phone. Credit: Nothing

The display and battery specs are about as good as can be expected from a phone at this price, as are the camera specs. Storage and RAM are also acceptable here. However, specs aren't the only thing that matters with a Nothing phone. Like its predecessors, it runs on a unique variant of Android called NothingOS, and has a distinctive physical appearance. The three camera lenses on the back are mis-aligned and don't fit together into a bump like you see on many other phones. There's also a new glyph interface on the back that uses a little pixel-based circular window to do things like tell you the time, operate a stopwatch, or even play rock-paper-scissors with you.

We'll have to wait and see if Phone (3) lives up to its potential, but it's good to see that Nothing hasn't conformed to everyone else's design language yet, if nothing else.

Nothing has revealed its latest Android smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3). It’s an impressive package of hardware and software, though fans of previous models might miss the LED accent lights.

After making some of my favorite earbuds over the past four years, Nothing has finally released its first pair of over-ear headphones, the Nothing Headphone (1). After a week of testing, I can confidently say these headphones are more than just a design statement.

The relatively new brand Nothing, making waves with its unique phones and earbuds, has finally announced its first set of over-the-ear headphones. The all-new Nothing Headphone (1) look absolutely wild and feature a design you'll either love or hate.

Cloudflare announced a new tool on Tuesday that can allow publishers to charge AI bots for scraping websites.

That could prove to be a major change to how the internet has functioned so far in the AI age — models have, by default, scraped the internet with abandon and without permission, often to the chagrin of content owners. Cloudflare is a major infrastructure provider, meaning large swaths of the internet will get access to this tool.

The "pay per crawl" feature was part of Cloudflare's announcement on Tuesday that the company is now the first internet infrastructure provider to "block AI crawlers accessing content without permission or compensation, by default." The tool, which is currently in beta, allows site owners to charge a fee each time an AI bot wants to "crawl" its website for information.

The idea behind this push from Cloudflare is to put power back in the hands of the people who make the content that AI uses to train. (Full disclosure: Ziff Davis, which owns Mashable, was among the many publishers quoted in Cloudflare's press release that supported a permission-based approach to AI bots.)

Wrote Cloudflare in its press release:

"For decades, the Internet has operated on a simple exchange: search engines index content and direct users back to original websites, generating traffic and ad revenue for websites of all sizes. This cycle rewards creators that produce quality content with money and a following, while helping users discover new and relevant information. That model is now broken. AI crawlers collect content like text, articles, and images to generate answers, without sending visitors to the original source – depriving content creators of revenue, and the satisfaction of knowing someone is viewing their content."

We'll see how it evolves, but the tool could prove to be useful for people who create original content on the internet.

TL;DR: My Notes AI gives you lifetime access to unlimited transcription, summarization, and meeting recording tools for A$45 — no subscription required.

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Still scribbling notes like it’s the ’90s? It’s 2025, and we can now let AI handle the heavy lifting. My Notes AI Pro can serve as your personal note-taking assistant forever with this lifetime subscription to its Pro Plan, now just A$45 (reg. A$458) using code TAKE10 through 15 July at 11:59PM PT.

Bring your note-taking into the 21st century

Your brain has enough to juggle. Let AI help you stay on track with My Notes AI. From video calls to in-person meetings, this app transcribes and summarizes everything so you can stay present without missing a detail. It works for Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams meetings, and you can even upload an audio file afterward. 

You can stop trying to decipher your chicken scratch thanks to this powerful tool. It takes notes, turns transcriptions into helpful summaries, and even breaks them down into specific action items, so you can save time and effort.

If you need to share notes with a classmate or colleague, exporting transcriptions is just a few clicks away. And you can use My Notes AI’s organization tools to sort notes by topic, date, or project for quick, easy access.

My Notes AI may utilize intimidating AI technology, but the actual app is easy to use, featuring an intuitive interface that you can take advantage of on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. And once you’re a pro, you can go on to unlock premium features like unlimited transcription, meeting recordings, instant AI summaries, and even more organizational tools. 

Let My Notes AI tackle all your note-taking needs from now on for A$45 (reg. A$458) with this lifetime subscription. Use code TAKE10 through 15 July to get this price.

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Best noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds deals ahead of Prime Day Best noise-cancelling headphones deal Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $479.99 (save $69.01) Get Deal Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation $44.99 (save $95) Get Deal

We're now just a week away from the official start of Amazon Prime Day on July 8, and noise-cancelling headphones deals are starting to pick up ever so slightly.

Typically, Prime Day brings savings on all the major headphones brands, including Bose, Sony, and Apple. So far, we haven't seen any particularly impressive price drops from the latter two brands, but Apple decided to show out early with a $69 price cut on the AirPods Max. (We're still waiting on a better deal for the AirPods Pro, though).

SEE ALSO: These Prime Day deals landed early — save on Apple, Ninja, and Samsung gadgets

On the noise-cancelling earbuds front, Amazon itself is making an early showing with their Echo Buds down to just $45.

We'll keep this post updated as more deals go live, but in the meantime, check out the 10 best noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds deals live ahead of Prime Day.

Best noise-cancelling headphones deal Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $479.99 at Amazon
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We're hesitant to recommend the AirPods Max because of their sky-high price point, but a $69 price cut makes them slightly more palatable — especially if you're already heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem. At the time of writing, all five colorways are marked down to $479.99. Though it's a deal, it's not quite the best we've seen on these headphones — earlier this year, they dropped all the way down to $449.99. If you want to grab a pair ahead of Prime Day, this is a solid price, but waiting another week might up your chances of grabbing them back at their record-low price.

More noise-cancelling headphones deals

• Anker Soundcore Life Q30 — $63.99 $79.99 (save $16)

• Beats Solo 4 — $129.95 $199.95 (save $70)

• Sony WH-CH720N — $120 $149.99 (save $29.99)

• Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $479.99 $549 (save $69.01)

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Even with all the great budget options on the market, including the EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds, it's not the easiest task to find decent noise-cancelling earbuds under $50. Of course, never one to be outdone during their own sale season, Amazon marked down the Echo Buds with ANC all the way down to $44.99, resulting in a $95 price drop. This deal is exclusive to Prime members, however. If you want in, but don't have a membership, you can sign up for a free trial subscription.

More noise-cancelling earbuds deals

• Anker Soundcore P30i — $28.49 $49.99 (save $21.50)

• Anker Soundcore V20i — $29.98 $49.99 (save $20.01)

• Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation — $44.99 $139.99 (save $95)

• EarFun Air Pro 4 — $62.99 $79.99 (save $17)

• Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $159.16 $179 (save $19.84)

• Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 earbuds — $166.63 $249 (save $82.37)

The best early Prime Day deals to shop this week

• Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $74.99 (List Price $99.00)

• Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop — $849.00 (List Price $999.00)

• Hisense 55" Class QD6 Series (2025 Model) QLED 4K UHD TV — $257.99 (List Price $379.99)

• Soundcore Life Q30 Hybrid ANC Headphones (Black) — $63.99 (List Price $79.99)

• iRobot Roomba 105 — $219.99 (List Price $319.99)