Technologies

Best Buy Is Taking Almost $30 Off the Anker P40I Earbuds Ahead of the Spring Sale

The clock is ticking to nab these buds for under $45. This one-day deal expires tonight.

Right now, you can pick up a purple pair of the Anker P40I earbuds for just $42. This one-day sale at Best Buy is set to expire tonight, so you don’t have much time to pick up a pair. If you want to grab them from Amazon instead, the black color option is down to $42 there as well. We expect Amazon to end this sale tonight, when Best Buy does as well. If you want to snag the buds at a record-low price, now’s the time.

The Anker P40I earbuds are one of our favorite budget headphones of 2026. We love these buds because they offer a comfortable fit in your ear since they come with six ear tips, making them great for long wear. The buds also have solid sound quality and noise-canceling. But the coolest feature of these buds is that the case turns into a phone stand. That’s helpful when you’re watching videos or want to be hands-free.

If you’re one to chase the bass, you’ll especially love these buds. CNET headphone expert David Carnoy, in his review, noted the buds «deliver pretty powerful bass, though it’s not boomy or muddy, and there is ample detail.» We’re not the only ones who love these headphones — you do as well. In 2025, these headphones were among the most purchased by CNET readers.

Not exactly the buds you wanted? No worries, Amazon might be kicking off its Big Spring Sale in a couple of days, but you can already take advantage of early headphone deals.

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

These headphones are a solid choice when it comes to sound quality. But the phone-stand feature makes these buds especially convenient. They are down to a record-low price right now. You can score the purple version at Best Buy for $42, or if you prefer, you can nab the black version at Amazon for the same price. But the sale ends tonight, so act fast.

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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