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[Update: Just $120 at Costco] Samsung Gear IconX (2018) on sale for $130 ($70 off)

Ryan Whitwam

The age of wires is over, but true wireless earbuds are expensive. One of the better sets of earbuds is slightly cheaper today, though. Samsung's Gear IconX (2018) launched at $200 before coming down a bit over time. Today, they're on sale for $124.95-129.99, the lowest we've ever seen them.

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Fast Pair learns to share Bluetooth pairing data across your Android devices — and soon Chromebooks, too

Stephen Schenck

With so many phone-makers dropping physical headphone jacks in favor of a Bluetooth-dominated music experience, we're all the more aware of the sacrifices we make going the wireless route. Beyond concerns over latency, battery life, and sound fidelity, it's also important to consider issues with setup; while it's effortless to plug in a pair of wired headphones and immediately get listening, Bluetooth pairing isn't always as straightforward. Last year Google took steps to simplify things with the introduction of its Fast Pair system, and today we get word of the latest Fast Pair enhancements.

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JBL Charge 3 Bluetooth speaker on sale for $90 ($60 off) at multiple retailers

Ryan Whitwam

You can get a Bluetooth speaker for almost nothing these days, but the cheap ones tend not to be any good. If you want something with a big battery, water-proofing, and room-filling sound, you still have to spend a pretty penny. The JBL Charge 3 is one of the most well-regarded portable Bluetooth speakers, and it's on sale for $90 most places today.

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Sony XB950N1 Bluetooth headphones are $113 ($137 off) today only on Amazon

Taylor Kerns

We're well into deals season, and we've seen plenty of good ones, but this one's up there with the best: Sony's XB950N1 Bluetooth headphones are more than half off today for Amazon's Gold Box daily deals. Normally $249.99, you can grab a pair for just $113 right now.

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TicPods Free review: Capable true wireless earbuds that won't break the bank

Scott Scrivens

True wireless earbuds have seen a huge rise in popularity over the last couple of years as the products have reached a price point and level of quality that make them viable purchases for mainstream consumers. The IFA 2018 show floor was packed with new models from various brands, and I’ve already reviewed two products in the category in the last couple of months.

The Earin M–2 ($249) and Master & Dynamic MW07 ($299) were both premium products with hefty price tags, but now it’s time to try something a little easier on the wallet. AI company Mobvoi is best known for its TicWatch smartwatches, but it has previous experience with audio, too.

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[Deal Alert] Today only, snag an Oontz Angle 3 Ultra Bluetooth speaker for just $27 ($13 off)

Taylor Kerns

When considering a Bluetooth speaker, there are a few criteria you're probably looking for. Ideally, it should sound great, be easy to transport, and last long enough on a charge. Cambridge Soundworks' Oontz Angle 3 Ultra seems to hit all those marks with the added benefit of having a very silly name, and today, it's only $26.99 on Amazon.

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[Deal Alert] Grab the Bose SoundWear Companion wearable Bluetooth speaker for $250 ($50 off)

Taylor Kerns

Somewhere between dedicated speakers and headphones, there exists the curious breed of wearable Bluetooth speakers. They look like those neck support pillows people wear on airplanes, but they pump out sound in the immediate vicinity of your noggin. Now, one of the pricier models, Bose's SoundWear Companion, is on sale for $249.95 — $50 off its usual $299.95.

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Jaybird X4 review: Great earbuds without much new to offer

Taylor Kerns

A confession: I gave up on my previous pair of Bluetooth earbuds, Jaybird's own X2, after about a year. It wasn't their fault; they sounded good, they were comfortable, and the battery lasted long enough. But keeping the things charged (with microUSB, no less — yuck) and juggling connections became a chore. I gave them away and cozied up to a pair of no-name wired buds. Once I got a Pixel 2, I was living the dongle life.

After spending a week with the Jaybird X4, though, I'm reminded of what I was missing. By virtue of being wireless, they're miles ahead of any wired earbuds for exercising — they don't catch on gym equipment and pop out.

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Master & Dynamic MW07 are premium true wireless earbuds with beryllium drivers and USB-C for $299

Scott Scrivens

Perhaps not that well known outside certain circles, New York brand Master & Dynamic creates audio products with a focus on high-end materials and expressive design. Such luxury does not come cheap, with their headline wireless speaker, designed by Sir David Adjaye, selling for an eye-watering $1,800. The MW07 are the company's first true wireless earbuds, and thankfully they won't be quite so pricey.

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Qualcomm aptX Adaptive is the newest attempt to improve Bluetooth audio

Jordan Palmer

Qualcomm is looking to tackle some of the issues with Bluetooth audio with its new aptX Adaptive codec. Its key feature is that it dynamically adjusts to what you're consuming, which should not only improve audio quality overall, but also reduce latency in A/V content like videos and games. 

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