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Our Top Pick for Budget Noise-Canceling Earbuds Just Dropped by $50

The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds are currently slashed to $80, just $5 more than their all-time lowest price.

If you’ve been looking for a decent pair of earbuds but don’t want to overspend, right now you can pick up the Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds for $80 at both Amazon and Best Buy. That’s $50 less than the regular price of $130 — a fantastic price for some of our favorite budget earbuds around. The only catch is that at both retailers the black and white colors are the only ones on sale right now. If you can live without the leopard print, you can save big.

We don’t know exactly how long this offer will last, so if you’re thinking these Skullcandy buds are right for you, it’s best to get them sooner rather than later.

In his review of the best inexpensive earbuds, CNET headphones expert David Carnoy called the Skullcandy Method 360, «$100 Bose earbuds in disguise.» He was impressed with them, saying they «sound better than most of the earbuds in this price class.» One of the big perks, as Carnoy points out, is that the Skullcandy Method 360 feature «sound by Bose.» This helps them have a more dynamic audio profile than other budget earbuds. «They sound very similar to Bose’s $170 QuietComfort Earbuds,» Carnoy said.

These earbuds also sport Bose’s Fit Kit system with stability bands and three different sizes of fit fins and three sets of air gels, to help ensure you’ll get the perfect fit. They’re also sweat-resistant and offer up to 40 hours of battery life with the ANC off and 32 hours with the ANC on.
One of the only cons, notes Carnoy, is the somewhat bulky carrying case. Unlike other earbud cases, it’s long and rectangular and designed to clip on your belt or bag. It is also not a self-charging case, something that could be a minor inconvenience.

These earbuds also made the list of our CNET Readers’ top 100 tech products for last year.

HEADPHONE DEALS OF THE WEEK

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones (Black):

$248 (save $152)
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black):

$170 (save $181)
Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones:

$398 (save $62)
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Twilight Blue):

$179 (save $170)
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones (Black):

$200 (save $250)

Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.

Why this deal matters

With readers and editors alike ranking these earbuds among their favorites even at their full price of $130, picking these up at a $50 discount is almost a no-brainer. Plus, the $80 price tag is only $5 more than the all-time record low we saw during Black Friday sales late last year.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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