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Plantronics BackBeat Go 410 wireless headphones with ANC drop to an all-time low of $42
Shut out distractions with discounted noise cancellation while working from home
Find yourself working from home, like so many of us are these days? If so, you may also need new ways to stay focused despite the potential noise and distractions of the home. Luckily, we have a deal on noise-canceling headphones that can help with just that. Amazon is currently selling the Plantronics BackBeat Go 410 wireless headphones in Graphite for only $41.88, saving buyers $38 off the usual retail price of $79.99.We were a fan of the active noise cancellation capabilities of the Backbeat Go 410 during our review, even if it was clear that some corners got cut to offer an ANC-capable product in this price range. You can also expect to find the kind of sound quality you would expect from a long-time headphone maker like Plantronics and 8-12 hours of battery life, depending on your use of the ANC functionality.While these headphones are decidedly from the time before USB-C standardization began taking hold, the included charging cable does come with one nifty trick up its sleeve. The USB-A connector doubles as a 3.5mm headphone jack, converting this headset from wireless to wired in a pinch.
These days, it's more important than ever to be mindful of how often our hands come into contact with the surfaces and objects around us. It's also well known that our phones can carry more microbes than almost anything else we touch regularly. One of the easiest ways to reduce contact with your phone, at least while driving, is to rely on a car mount and voice commands, and, with our latest deal, you can save 20% off the Kenu Airmount+, which typically sells for $18.70.The Airframe+ vent mount is compatible with phone screens that measure up to 6" diagonally and up to 3.4" wide, so even though this model first launched a few years ago, it will work with an assortment of modern smartphones as well. Thanks to this accessory's impressive build quality, you can repeatedly affix and remove the Airframe+ without worrying about damaging it or your car's vent covers. You can also trust the mount to hold your phone snug in either portrait or landscape orientation.
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- If you prefer to shop elsewhere, B&H Photo and Best Buy are also now selling the Galaxy S20 and S20+ at $200 off.
While Samsung's S20 series brought us some of the manufacturer's most advanced products to date, they're also some of the most expensive smartphones on the market. Thankfully, we have a sizable deal on the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ at Amazon that can help you save $200 on either phone. As of right now, you can pick up the 128GB model of the Galaxy S20 or S20+ in the color of your choice for $799.99 and $999.99, respectively.Throughout our review of the S20 Ultra, we were impressed by many of the new and improved features that Samsung managed to cram into its phones this year, but we took issue with its high price and suggested that readers might want to look into the cheaper models instead. And now, with today's deal, both of those devices are even easier to recommend. No matter which S20 phone you choose, it's sure to come with an impressive spec sheet, as there are minimal hardware differences among this year's S-series smartphones beyond screen size, price, and battery capacity. Stand-out features include a multi-lens camera array with up to 30x zoom, a 6.2" or 6.7" AMOLED display, and 5G connectivity.
If your local gym has temporarily closed down, you might have to modify your fitness routine for home or outdoor workouts. If so, you may be interested in a deal that can help you grab a pair of comfortable Bluetooth earbuds with an unbeatable fit. Today, Amazon is offering a steep discount that brings Jaybird's fitness-focused RUN earbuds down to $56, which represents ~$40 in savings when compared to recent pricing. an unbeatable fit that should keep them in place During our review, we were most impressed by the quality of the seal produced by these earbuds and their swappable, rubber "wings" and tips. In our experience, you should be able to get about 4 hours of use out of these headphones before they need a recharge, and the included carrying-case can provide up to two additional charges. Jaybird's app also offers a fully-customizable EQ and the ability to save presets.
Last year, Samsung released the first iteration of its Galaxy Buds true wireless earbuds for $129. They managed to generate a bit of buzz at the time by undercutting Apple's AirPods on price and through the inclusion of reverse wireless charging, which made them the perfect companion for the recently released Galaxy S10. Right now, you can grab a set of these headphones from B&H Photo for only — saving $20 off recent pricing and $50 off the MSRP.
While the original Nest Hub offered lots of great features never before seen on a display-free smart speaker, its lack of a camera and the inclusion of a relatively small screen prevented it from being used for video calls. Fortunately, Google addressed these complaints with its follow-up, the Nest Hub Max, and you can pick one up from Home Depot for only 0 — saving yourself $20 off compared to other retailer's current pricing and $50 off the list price.
For those on the market for an affordable, up-to-date smartwatch to use with your Android phone, look no further than the Fossil Sport. Even at release, its $275 price tag was considered relatively affordable, but thanks to a coupon code on Fossil's site, you can grab either the 41mm and 43mm versions in a variety of colors for only $69. This discount marks a savings of $30 off the already-low recent pricing and one of the lowest prices we've ever seen on this model.
Are you a fan of Samsung phones with large screens but don't want to drop $1000 or more on a Galaxy S20? Then you may be interested in the latest DOTD at Amazon, where you can grab a factory unlocked Galaxy Note9 in the color of your choice. While both storage options are discounted, the 128GB version is the star of this sale as it's available for an all-time low of $599.99 after a $400 markdown. The 512GB model is currently available for $749.99, which is $500 less than the MSRP but doesn't quite stack up to discounts we've seen in the past.Throughout our review, we were impressed by the Note9's 4000mAh battery, 6.4" AMOLED display, and zippy performance from its Snapdragon 845 processor. Being a Note, it also comes with the obligatory S-Pen that can function as a camera shutter button or a presentation slide remote. The timing of this sale couldn't be much better as the Galaxy Note9 received an update earlier this month that included One UI 2.0 and Android 10 earlier this month.
Arlo home security cameras are quite popular, in large part due to their recording capabilities and overall design quality. Unfortunately, this degree of reliability and performance doesn't come cheap, but today's deal from Amazon offers an impressive discount if you're in the market for a multi-room security system. Right now, you can grab a bundle that includes three Arlo Ultra cameras and a base station from Amazon for an all-time low price of $668, which is $131.99 off the MSRP.During our review, we were impressed by the quality of the footage captured by the Arlo Ultra. However, full 4K recordings are limited to 1080p unless you agree to a $1.99 monthly, per-camera fee. These cameras also feature Alexa/Google Assistant/Homekit support, a fully wireless design, and an integrated spotlight. The camera's 180° field-of-view and full-color night vision capabilities improved the quality of the captured footage even further still.
One of the most consistent annoyances we all face in the age of smartphones is the need to recharge. Whether it's a phone, game system, earbuds, or any other product with a lithium-ion battery, eventually, its battery will need to be recharged. Fortunately, this ever-present need to refill our batteries has allowed charging accessory manufacturers, like Anker, to grow in parallel and achieve recognition all their own. Thanks to Amazon's latest Deal of the Day you can save up to 40% on an assortment of Anker's power banks, cables, and charging adapters.No matter what charging product you're looking to replace or upgrade, Anker's one-day sale should have something to meet your needs. Stand-out offers in this roundup include a $28.49 discount on the Anker PowerCore battery with a 26,800 mAh capacity and the $21 discount (when combined with a $2 on-page coupon code) on the gallium nitride-based PowerPort Atom AC adapter with two USB-C PD ports.
Do you happen to own a car without Android Auto support? Or maybe just a car without a great place to put your phone? Thankfully, there are plenty of third-party retailers ready to help solve that particular problem with a variety of mounts and cradles. If you happen to be looking for a new or upgraded phone holder for your car, you can save up to on select phone mounts and home wireless chargers from iOttie during Amazon's latest deal of the day.No matter what kind of car you have or what surface you'd prefer to mount your phone to, iOttie should have an accessory that meets your needs. Today's DOTD includes phone holders that you can affix to your car's dashboard, air vents, windshield, or CD slot. This sale also includes two wireless chargers for home use (one stand-style and one mat-syle) with dual induction coils and support for charging speeds up to 10W on compatible devices.
In an ever-expanding lineup of Chromebooks, a few devices have managed to stand out and gain some recognition for their quality design and responsive performance. HP's x360 is one such device, and after initially debuting near the $600 mark, its price has periodically dipped down into more affordable territory. Today only, you can grab a refurbished x360 from Woot for only 9 — which is $70 lower than the already compelling discount pricing we covered last Black Friday.
Outfitting your home with connected security cameras can be quite expensive, especially once you start looking into setting up multiple cameras, even more so if you need them to be capable of recording outdoors or in HD. Luckily, Amazon's latest Deal of the Day can help to upgrade your home security with the best pricing yet on Yi security camera 2-packs. Two of the dome-style indoor cams with pan, tilt, and zoom support will set you back $55 ($34.99 off), and the outdoor camera bundle is available for $71.99 ($68 0ff.)The outdoor cameras are capable of recording in 1080p and also feature night vision, an IP68 water-resistance rating, two-way audio, and a built-in deterrent alarm. Yi's indoor dome-style cameras can rotate 360° and can survey a room automatically or jump between up to 8 bookmarked positions. These indoor cameras also include infrared LEDs for night vision and two-way audio with a built-in intercom function. Yi's cloud service allows encrypted uploads of recorded footage, and the outdoor camera bundle comes with a one month trial.
Bluetooth audio products like portable speakers and earbuds are available from an ever-growing number of manufacturers, and this has made them, on average, more affordable than ever before. While DOSS may not be a household name, the company has a wide variety of portable Bluetooth speakers that don't skimp when it comes to specs and features. Today only, the company has a selection of portable speakers and a set of its truly wireless earbuds marked down by as much $25 during Amazon's latest Deal of the Day sale. Considering the sheer number of Bluetooth speakers included in this sale, there should be something to fit whatever use case potential buyers might have in mind. Whether you need a speaker with water-resistance, powerful speakers capable of filling a space with sound, or something a little more compact for your next party or outing, DOSS probably has it available at a discount. In addition to standalone speakers, a single pair of DOSS wireless earbuds that feature Bluetooth 5.0, an IPX5 resistance rating, and up to 30 hours of playback time is included in today's sale as well.
Whether you're looking to expand the storage space on your smartphone, camera, or gaming system, today's deal from Sandisk could have precisely the card you're looking for, especially if you need to store 4K video or other especially large files. Several MicroSDXC cards are currently on sale at Amazon, including 256GB and 400GB cards discounted to their lowest prices yet ($28 and $64, respectively) and a 1TB card that's available for only $208 — which is just a few dollars off its best-ever pricing.In addition to impressive storage capacity, with read speeds up to 160MB/s and write speeds as high as 90MB/s on the Extreme series, these MicroSD cards are no slouches when it comes to speed. Although, you still may not want to install many apps on them. Sandisk's Extreme series cards should be able to take harsh conditions in stride, as Sandisk designed them to withstand extreme temperatures in addition to damage from water, shocks, or even X-rays.
If you've ever bought or seriously considered purchasing an e-reader, the odds that at least one Kindle made it onto your shortlist are pretty high. Amazon's family of e-readers have become so ubiquitous that Kindle has effectively replaced e-reader in the popular lexicon. The retailer is currently offering some great deals on both the base-model Kindle, available for $60 with Amazon's special offers or $75 without, and the Kindle Paperwhite, starting at $85 for the 8GB model with special offers or $100 without them.The latest version of the standard Kindle includes an adjustable front light, which, when coupled with the Kindle display's excellent performance in direct sunlight, should make for easy reading regardless of lighting conditions. Amazon's latest Kindle Paperwhite is now waterproof and features a higher resolution display than the base model, so you can read worry-free, whether you're poolside, on the beach, or in the tub.
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Today, Verizon introduced its rumored Android TV-powered set-top box. The Verizon Stream TV is available to order directly from the company's site. Other than the signature red checkmark on top, the product is unbranded, and we haven't confirmed the manufacturer yet (though one source tells us it's very similar to Xiaomi's Mi Box).
Motorola's One Hyper hasn't been on the market long at all, but we've already found a chance to pick one up with a pretty decent discount, courtesy of the manufacturer's website. While this phone may not have cutting edge specs, it offers seriously spacious storage and a massive battery, especially considering its price point. Right now, you can get an unlocked Moto One Hyper in your choice of blue, red, or purple for only $299.99, saving you $100 off the MSRP.
Anker and its audio-focused sub-brands, Soundcore and Zolo, are well-known at this point for their affordable, yet reliable accessories. Zolo's Liberty truly wireless Bluetooth earbuds are certainly no exception and are deserving of similar praise on their own. Right now, you can grab the upgraded version of the Zolo Liberty earbuds with over 100 hours of playback time for only — the lowest price we've seen yet on the updated model.While there are only a couple of upgrades that set these apart from the original Liberty earbuds, their inclusion elevates these buds to an entirely different level. The addition of Bluetooth 5 compatibility should result in more reliable connections, and the included charging case now provides a mind-boggling 100+ hours of additional playback time. Other stand-out features include graphene-coated drivers and an IPX5 sweatproof rating.
Polestar, the performance-focused subsidiary of Volvo, introduced its latest concept vehicle at this year's Geneva Motor Show. The Polestar Precept is an all-electric sedan designed to showcase the company's "next-generation HMI" (human-machine interface) powered by Android Automotive and the extensive use of sustainable materials in its design.