Technologies

If You’re Quick, You Can Pick Up These Impressive JBL Tune Earbuds While They’re $70 Off

These headphones are absurdly cheap right now thanks to this excellent Amazon discount.

Christmas is coming up fast, and that means it’s time to think about finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones — and maybe a few tolerated ones as well; we’re not here to judge. One thing that always makes for a good gift is a solid pair of earbuds, and I’ve found a fantastic deal on that front today.

Right now at Best Buy, you can pick up the JBL Tune 245NC wireless earbuds for just $40, which is a massive $70 off. If you’d rather get them at Amazon, though, no worries, because they’re $40 there as well. This is an excellent price, but it’s only until the end of the weekend, so you’ll need to be quick to secure it.

In addition to the ANC, these JBL Tune Buds have customizable touch controls and an impressive battery life of up to 10 hours per charge with ANC on (or 12 hours with it off). The charging case gives you an additional 30 to 36 hours, depending on your usage. They’re also rated IP54 for water and dust resistance, so sweating while working out or taking a walk in light rain won’t cause an issue.

Our friends over at PCMag liked these earbuds for their noise cancellation, customizable EQ in the companion app and bass-forward sound. The bass doesn’t feel cheap because these earbuds handle it without distortion. The earbuds also include built-in Alexa support for voice control, if you’re into that.

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

This deal brings you active noise cancellation, solid battery life, water resistance and customizable sound for less than half the original price. JBL makes some high-quality audio products, so you can be sure that you’re getting your money’s worth.

If you’ve been holding off on upgrading your audio setup because of budget constraints or just need a second pair for your workouts, this deal at the end of Cyber Week is a good way to grab a quality pair without overspending.

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.

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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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