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Today Only: You Can Grab Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro for Just $100 if You’re Quick

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro deliver great sound quality, and right now, they can be yours for less.

While the new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro may have taken the older model off our list of 2025’s top wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are still plenty good enough for a lot of people. If you’ve been looking to invest in a pair, now is the time to make the move.

Right now, Best Buy is offering the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro in black for just $100 — that’s a massive $130 discount for today only. It’s just $10 more than the lowest price we have seen on these, but it ends at midnight, so we recommend acting fast while you can.

CNET audio expert David Carnoy found a lot to love about these earbuds in his initial review, noting their comfortable stemless design, excellent sound quality and impressive voice-call performance. The noise-canceling capabilities won’t compete with pricey, premium pairs like the Sony WF-1000XM5, but are decent for the price. They also boast an IPX7 water-resistance rating and have a battery life of up to 18 hours with ANC on.

It’s also important to note that these earbuds are designed as a companion for Samsung phones, and there are a few features that are only available when paired with a Galaxy device. That includes virtual surround sound, hands-free voice assistance and new AI-powered features like real-time translation.

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Fortunately, there are plenty of Galaxy S25 deals or offers on the previous S24 series available right now to help you get one of these powerful Android phones in your hand for less.

There are plenty of other excellent earbuds and headphones on sale right now, and Apple users will want to check out our roundup of all the best AirPods deals as well.

HEADPHONE DEALS OF THE WEEK

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones (Navy):

$298 (save $50)
Soundcore Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black):

$40 (save $20)
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black):

$300 (save $51)
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ANC Over-Ear Headphones (Black):

$299 (save $151)
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e ANC Over-Ear Headphones (Black):

$220 (save $180)

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

Why this deal matters

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro would normally cost you $230, and while there are plenty of people who paid that price for them, it’s not necessary with deals like this. While the new version of these earbuds is technically better, they’re nowhere near this price, so this is an excellent deal.

Technologies

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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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im