Technologies

These Anker ANC Headphones Are Just $56 in Four Gorgeous Colors

Anker’s Soundcore headphones give some big-brand options a run for their money at a bargain price.

Busy offices and noisy commutes are just some examples of when a good pair of noise-canceling headphones can be worth their weight in gold. Listening to your favorite music or must-listen podcast is easier when they aren’t competing with outside noise, and ANC is great at blocking it out. Sure, there are some big-name headphones from some big-name brands out there, but you don’t have to spend big money on a pair of headphones. Right now, one of our favorites — Anker’s Soundcore Life Q30 headphones — can be had for just $56 at Amazon. That’s an incredible 30% off the original asking price of $80, with four different colors available for you to choose from.

Regardless of the color you choose, the headphones can filter out up to 95% of low-frequency ambient sound while promising up to 40 hours of music listening. Turn the active noise cancellation off and you’ll extend that to 60 hours, while a 5-minute top-up will get you an extra 4 hours of listening time.

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As CNET’s resident headphone expert, David Carnoy, found in his testing, «as far as sound, comfort level and build quality go, you’d be hard-pressed to do better than Anker’s Soundcore Life Q30 for the money.» The clarity or bass definition isn’t quite on par with premium Bose or Sony models, but these headphones offer balanced sound overall and only really fall short on microphone quality for voice calls.

With the kinds of features you’d expect from headphones costing much, much more, the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 headphones are a great option for those searching for noise-canceling headphones under $100 — especially when you can get them for even less. Looking for something a little different? Our list of the best headphone deals should have something right up your street.

HEADPHONE DEALS OF THE WEEK

Apple AirPods Max ANC Wireless Headphones (USB-C Charging, Midnight):

$500 (save $50)
Soundcore Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black):

$40 (save $21)
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black):

$180 (save $171)
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones:

$298 (save $50)
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones (Black):

$291 (save $89)

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

Why this deal matters

There are so many headphones on the market that it can be difficult to choose the right ones, but at this price, and with these features, it’s hard to look beyond this Q30 deal. A long-lasting battery and support for connecting to multiple devices make them a real winner in our eyes. The price being just $4 more than their all-time low is the icing on the cake.

Technologies

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.

Technologies

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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