Technologies

I Just Found Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Headphones for $279 — a New Record Low

These premium ANC headphones save you $150 and they make an excellent holiday gift if you act fast.

Bose regularly produces some of the best headphones available, but they tend to be pricey. That’s why you need to grab them whenever you can find them on sale.

Right now, you can snag these first‑generation Bose headphones for just $279 at Amazon, that’s $150 off the regular $429 price. It’s a rare opportunity to buy Bose’s flagship headphones for a major discount. Being part of the post‑Cyber Monday sale, there isn’t much time left.

These headphones offer spatial audio for an immersive sound-listening experience, specially engineered with the benefit of CustomTune tech to calibrate sound to the shape of your ears. With Quiet Mode, Aware Mode and Immersion Mode, the listener can either block ambient noise or be conscious of their surroundings.

Built-in microphones filter background noise, while you enjoy the ear cushions and the balanced headband to make them comfortable for long listening sessions. Bluetooth 5.3 ensures a stable connection up to 30 feet, while the Bose SimpleSync lets you connect to a Bose smart soundbar for private TV listening.

Battery life goes up to 24 hours in Immersive Audio, with quick 15‑minute charge providing 2.5 hours of playback. In addition to touch controls on the ear cups, you can manually adjust the volume, skip tracks and receive calls.

In his review of Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones, CNET audio expert David Carnoy praised their immersive sound and comfort. “Bose’s new flagship QC Ultra Headphones make a very compelling alternative to both the Sony WH-1000XM5 and Apple AirPods Max,” he said. If you are considering ANC headphones with the best performance and supreme comfort qualities, these remain a top option.

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

There are tons of ANC headphones that we love. These headphones work for practically every situation. You can concentrate, listen to your audio and enjoy it when you are on the road, working in a noisy office or traveling. It is unbelievable to have Bose lend its name to this deal, considering the audio quality and extra comfort that people have been raving about for years.

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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