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I’m Flagging This $35 Echo Buds Prime Day Deal Early: Amazon’s Record-Low Price Is Live Now

Amazon’s newest noise-canceling Echo Buds are down to $35 for Prime members — a 71% savings and their lowest price ever.

You don’t have to spend a ton to get a decent pair of active noise-canceling earbuds these days — and especially not with Prime Day deals about to kick off. Amazon’s latest massive sale begins in just a few days, and the online retailer is already offering some excellent savings on its latest active noise-canceling Echo Buds.

Right now, Prime members can grab the wired charging case version of Amazon’s newest Echo Buds with active noise cancellation for just $35 — that’s 71% off the $120 list price. Grab the deal here before prices shift. If you prefer the wireless charging case, it’s available for $10 more here. For more early Prime Day savings, check out our roundup of today’s best deals.

These earbuds boast an impressive set of features now that they’re available for less than $50. They’re equipped with 5.7mm dynamic drivers for solid sound, and support active noise cancellation with a pass-through mode for when you need to be more aware of your surroundings. They also have three microphones per earbud for clear audio during voice calls.

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They support multipoint pairing, so you can connect to two devices at once and switch seamlessly between them — ideal for jumping from a work call to music on your phone. They allow you to access Amazon Alexa hands-free, so you can easily cue up songs, adjust the volume or even update your calendar on the fly. They have a 15-hour battery life with the charging case, and they’re IPX4 water resistance rated, so you can use them during workouts.

In his review of Amazon’s second-gen Echo Buds, CNET’s David Carnoy noted they offer “a relatively premium design and are all-around good performers with the added benefit of hands-free Alexa.” He also highlighted their improved noise canceling and compact case design.

For other budget-friendly listening options, check out our roundup of the best wireless earbuds.

Why this deal matters

Originally listing for $120, these Echo Buds are now just $35 for Prime members — their lowest price to date. They offer ANC, hands-free Alexa access, multipoint pairing and a sweat-resistant design, making them a solid pick for workouts, commutes or casual listening. While they don’t rival premium models from Apple or Sony, they’re a serious value at this price.

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iPhone 17 Preorders Spike and Overall Phone Sales Aren’t Slowing Down Despite Tariffs

Global smartphone shipments saw a notable increase in the third quarter of 2025. Plus, preorders for Apple’s new iPhone 17 beat out the iPhone 16.

Despite tariffs and market uncertainty, global smartphone shipments increased 2.6% in the third quarter of 2025, compared to the same time last year, according to the International Data Corporation. Additionally, preorders for the iPhone 17, which launched last month, outpaced last year’s iPhone 16.

These increased sales include premium phones like the latest iPhones and Samsung foldables, suggesting yet again that pricier phones still sell in periods of economic strain. It’s a remarkable achievement, says IDC senior research director Nabila Popal, citing shrewd financing options as the reason people keep buying these high-end phones, which cost anywhere from $800 to nearly $2,000.

«[Phone makers] have mastered the art of innovation not only in hardware and software to entice upgrades but also in removing purchase friction. They have flawlessly combined cutting-edge devices with innovative financing models and aggressive trade-in programs that make the upgrading decision a ‘no-brainer’ for consumers,» Popal said in an IDC press release.

Apple sold 58.6 million iPhones this quarter, an increase of 2.9% over the same period in 2024, with more preorders for the iPhone 17 series than its predecessor. But Samsung wasn’t far behind, with its Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 selling better than all of the company’s prior foldables. The company still reigns atop the phone market with 61.4 million phones sold, representing 19% of the market in the third quarter of this year — an increase of 6.3% from the same period last year. Meanwhile, Apple lands slightly behind Samsung with 18.2% market share this quarter. 

The other phone makers trailing Apple and Samsung are, in order: Xiaomi, with 13.5% of the market; Transsion, with 9%; and Vivo with 8.9%. The remaining companies in the phones industry, from Chinese stalwarts like Oppo and Honor to Motorola and Google, make up the remaining 31.4% of the market for the quarter. All told, 322.7 million phones were sold, up from 314.6 million in the third quarter of 2024, according to IDC.

IDC’s findings for the third quarter continue the small but steady growth of phone sales over the year, including a modest 1% increase in the preceding three months — which includes the April deadline when President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs. In the second quarter, IDC cited midrange devices like Samsung’s Galaxy A36 and other phones that started incorporating AI. But even persistent tariffs haven’t slowed down people’s appetites for pricier phones in the third quarter.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Oct. 14

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Oct. 14.

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.


Today’s Mini Crossword has an odd vertical shape, with an extra Across clue, and only four Down clues. The clues are not terribly difficult, but one or two could be tricky. Read on if you need the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

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Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Smokes, informally
Answer: CIGS

5A clue: «Don’t have ___, man!» (Bart Simpson catchphrase)
Answer: ACOW

6A clue: What the vehicle in «lane one» of this crossword is winning?
Answer: RACE

7A clue: Pitt of Hollywood
Answer: BRAD

8A clue: «Yeah, whatever»
Answer: SURE

9A clue: Rd. crossers
Answer: STS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Things to «load» before a marathon
Answer: CARBS

2D clue: Mythical figure who inspired the idiom «fly too close to the sun»
Answer: ICARUS

3D clue: Zoomer around a small track
Answer: GOCART

4D clue: Neighbors of Norwegians
Answer: SWEDES

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