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Samsung reportedly set to announce bone-conducting earphones at Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch
Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy Fold 7 sometime in July, and it appears as though the phone won’t be the only thing Samsung is bringing along to the party. Rumors suggest that they’ll also be debuting a pair of bone conduction headphones.
The rumor comes from noted leaker Ice Universe on Weibo, the Chinese social media site. Per the post (translated by Google Translate), Ice Universe says that “Samsung Electronics MX division will release bone conductive headphones at the Samsung Fold conference in July.”
Details are limited, but Ice Universe says the codename of the headset is “Able” and it’ll use open wireless stereo (OWS) that “can transmit sound from around the ear instead of cramming the headphones into the ear.”
Other details like availability, design, color, and pricing were not mentioned.
SEE ALSO: Samsung has phone concepts that bend, stretch and fold in every possible wayThis may be a language barrier issue, but OWS and bone conduction are two different technologies. OWS — also known as air conduction — are basically earbuds that sit close to the ear without being inside of it, and sound transmits into the user’s ear canal. Bone conduction attaches to the side of the user’s head and bypasses the ear by transmitting sound through the skull.
So, as TechRadar notes, Samsung is certainly making something, but we’re not entirely certain if the new headset will use air conduction, bone conduction, or some mixture of the two. However, the most logical conclusion is that OWS refers to the open earbud design, similar to the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, that sits on the outside of your ear. We may have to wait until July to know for sure.
It would be a big step for Samsung as the bone conduction market is a little thin and could use a big player. For now, Shokz, Philips, and H2O top the market, so there is certainly room for the bone conduction space to grow. Consequently, if they are open wireless earbuds, Samsung would be joining Bose in tackling that newer market.
Amazon deal of the day: One of our top Bluetooth speakers, the Sonos Move 2, is back on sale
Don't feel like waiting around for Amazon's not yet official Spring Sale to do some deal shopping? We've got you covered. There are plenty of deals already floating around at the mega retailer just waiting for you to pounce — including top brands like Sonos and Stanley. We rounded up some of our favorites to help you get a jump start.
Here are our picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on March 13. If none of these are your cup of tea, be sure to check out our picks from yesterday, March 12. A few of those deals are still live, including 36% off the Sonos Ray, our favorite starter soundbar.
Our top pick: Sonos Move 2 Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Move 2 $359 at Amazon$449 Save $90 Get Deal
The Sonos Move 2 isn't the most portable option for a Bluetooth speaker, but it's still one of our favorites. We particularly like it for its dynamic smart features, impressive stereo sound, and 24-hour battery life. It also seamlessly slips into any home with its sleek black or white design options. "This speaker is one of the best in class, and the quality of sound it produces is reason enough to consider it," Mashable's Stan Shcroeder writes. It's usually $449, but as of March 13, it's down to $359. That's 20% in savings.
Check out our full review of the Sonos Move 2.
TurboTax Deluxe Federal + State Opens in a new window Credit: Intuit TurboTax Deluxe Federal + State 2024 software $55.99 at Amazon$79.99 Save $24.00 Get Deal
Tax season is in full swing. If you haven't filed your taxes yet and plan on doing so yourself, this deal on TurboTax Deluxe can help you save some money, time, and stress. The Deluxe Federal + State software is particularly recommended for homeowners, those with high medical expenses, and those who make multiple charitable donations per year. It includes five federal e-files and one state file via download, plus live tax advice from experts during preparation. It's also cheaper than filing through TurboTax online. Usually $79.99, the Deluxe software for Mac or PC is on sale for just $55.99 again as of March 13. That's 30% in savings.
Stanley Quencher H2.0 Opens in a new window Credit: Stanley Stanley Quencher H2.0 $26.25 at Amazon$35 Save $8.75 Get Deal
Though much of the TikTok hype has died down, Stanley still makes very good cups. The Quencher H2.0 tumbler, which features a handle and a straw, is on sale in several colors and sizes as of March 13 so you can up your hydration this spring. Grab the 30-ounce cup for $26.25 instead of $35 or the 40-ounce for $33.75 instead of $45. That's 25% off either size. These babies are double-wall vacuum insulated, leakproof, car cup holder-friendly, and dishwasher safe. Plus, like all Stanley cups, they'll keep ice for up to two days.
Anker Soundcore 2 Bluetooth Speaker Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Soundcore 2 Bluetooth speaker $27.99 at Amazon$44.99 Save $17.00 with Prime Get Deal
The small and mighty Anker Soundcore 2 Bluetooth speaker is hard to beat in terms of value. As of March 13, it's on sale for just $27.99 with Prime (reg. $44.99) and it offers stereo sound, a durable design with IPX7 protection against rain, dust, and more, and a 24-hour battery life to pump out your playlists days and night. As a Lightning deal, it won't stick around for long as this price. So act quick if you want to secure 38% off.
None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.
Amazon has Stanley Quencher tumblers for 25% off in tons of colorways
SAVE 25%: The Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler is 25% off at Amazon in both 30 ounce and 40 ounce versions.
Opens in a new window Credit: Stanley Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler (30 ounce) $26.25 at Amazon$35 Save $8.75 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Stanley Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler (40 ounce) $37.50 at Amazon
$50 Save $12.50 Get Deal
Warmer weather means it's even more important to focus on hydration. Drinking water sounds easy in practice, but it usually doesn't work out to be quite so simple. If you're one who prefers to stay hydrated with a fun water bottle, check out this nice deal at Amazon.
As of March 13, the Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler is on sale for 25% off at Amazon in several sizes and colorways. The 30-ounce version is on sale for $26.25, down from the normal price of $35. The larger 40-ounce Stanley Quencher is on sale for $37.50, down from the typical price of $50.
Made with durable 18/8 stainless steel, the Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumblers are designed to last a lifetime. Your cold drinks will stay perfectly chilled thanks to the double-wall vacuum insulation, and the comfortable handle makes a world of difference.
Stanley mentions the 30 ounce can keep iced drinks cold for up to 40 hours while the 40-ounce version can do the same for up to two days. Plus, both sizes are designed to be compatible with most car cup holders.
The FlowState lid has three positions, including a straw opening which is meant to resist splashes. You can also opt to hydrate via the drink opening.
If your spring and summer goals involve staying on top of hydration, grab a new Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler for 25% off at Amazon. Bottoms up!
Facebook, Instagram beta testing Community Notes in the U.S.
Meta will soon roll out its new fact-checking replacement, Community Notes, a crowd-sourced tool that will sunset the company's third party fact-checking team in favor of what Meta alleges is a "less biased" way to curb misinformation.
The company announced that the feature will begin testing among U.S. users on March 18, but Community Notes won't yet appear to the public while in beta testing. Once they do show up, users can expect to see small highlighted boxes at the bottom of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads posts, as well as options to contribute their own notes in the drop down menus on all Meta platforms. Notes will not have author names attached to them and will be capped at 500 words.
"We expect Community Notes to be less biased than the third party fact checking program it replaces because it allows more people with more perspectives to add context to posts," the company wrote. "This isn’t majority rules. No matter how many contributors agree on a note, it won’t be published unless people who normally disagree decide that it provides helpful context. "
SEE ALSO: Meta blocks whistleblower from promoting book, guaranteeing way more people will read itMeta's approach is based entirely on the Community Notes feature that's become central to fact-checking at Elon Musk-owned X. Meta says it will use X's open source algorithm as the basis of its own rating system, with the potential to build out the feature as its deployed. "As X’s algorithm and program information is open source – meaning free and available for anyone to use – we can build on what X has done, learn from the researchers who have studied it, and improve the system for our own platforms," Meta explained. "We won’t be reinventing the wheel."
CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the policy shift in January, saying: "Fact-checkers have been too politically biased and have destroyed more trust than they’ve created... It's time to get back to our roots around free expression."
In February, the company opened up applications for what they're calling a "Community Notes network" of fact-checking contributors on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Contributors had to be 18 years or older, have an account at least six months old, and be in good standing. Meta said more than 200,000 people signed up across the company's three platforms and were added to a pending waitlist — many will be notified that they have been accepted as contributors in the coming days.
Meta also confirmed that Community Notes won't apply to paid advertisements for the time being, a decision initially leaked by an anonymous source in January that stirred greater concern over the company's evolving moderation and hateful conduct policies in the name of free speech. Posts that are tagged with a note won't receive any kind of penalty, either, such as the reduced visibility built into Meta's previous fact-checking system.
Whip up tasty drinks and slushes with $100 off the Ninja Slushi
SAVE $100: As of March 13, get the Ninja Slushi for $249.99 at Woot, down from its usual price of $349.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Woot Ninja Slushi $249.99 at Woot$349.99 Save $100 Get Deal
If you're the type of person to leave your home to go and grab a slushie because it sounds really good or you spend too much money on frappés at Starbucks, there's something better. It's called doing all that at home and making your own drinks and frozen treats. How can you do that? This Woot deal is a good place to start.
As of March 13, get the Ninja Slushi for $249.99 at Woot, down from its usual price of $349.99. This price is for a factory reconditioned model that Woot has taken care of itself, so you know you'll get working device, complete with a 90-day Woot limited warranty. You just get to save $100 instead of paying full price.
The Ninja Slushi is a versatile frozen drink machine. From juice to coffee and everything in between, it utilizes an ice-less system that uses an auger and cooling system to freeze liquids and give you the perfect temperature and consistency.
There are five preset settings as well as options to do one-touch frozen drinks in an hour or less, and it's super easy to disassemble and clean once you've made all the drinks you need for the moment. Plus, it runs quietly and can do so up to 12 hours, so you can leave your slushes and drinks in the machine and come back for more when you're ready instead of starting over each time.
Stop spending so much cash on frozen drinks (and the gas to go get them) and snap up this maker while it's $100 off. Homemade slush drinks will always be better since you can add as much flavoring as you want.
How to watch Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Things are not exactly going well for Manchester United in the Premier League right now, so the Europa League has been a welcome distraction. They face Real Sociedad in the last 16, with the score tied at 1-1 after the first leg. Everything is still to play for as the action heads to Manchester.
If you want to watch Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad?Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on March 13. This fixture takes place at Old Trafford.
How to watch Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad for freeManchester United vs. Real Sociedad is available to live stream for free on ServusTV.
ServusTV is geo-restricted to Austria, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Austria, meaning you can bypass geo-restrictions to access ServusTV from anywhere in the world.
Unblock ServusTV by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in Austria
Visit ServusTV
Stream Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad in the Europa League for free
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to provide free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to ServusTV without committing with your cash. This is not a long-term solution, but it gives you plenty of time to stream Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for ServusTV?ExpressVPN is the best choice for streaming live sport on ServusTV, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries including Austria
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
Fast connection speeds free from throttling
Up to eight simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.
Stream Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad for free with ExpressVPN.
Give your wrists a break and grab the Logitech Lift Vertical Mouse for its lowest price yet
SAVE $13: As of March 13, get the Logitech Lift Vertical Mouse for $56.99, down from its usual price of $69.99. That's a 19% discount and the lowest price we've tracked.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Logitech Lift Vertical Mouse $56.99 at Amazon$69.99 Save $13.00 Get Deal
Do you have trouble with wrist pain interrupting your day? Do you find yourself fatigued easily when using the computer all day? You might just need a new mouse. Stop relying on your laptop's track pad and put down the gaming mouse. It might be time to give something a little different a try, and now's a good time to do so with this Amazon deal.
As of March 13, get the Logitech Lift Vertical Mouse for $56.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $69.99. That's a discount of 19% and its lowest price yet. This price applies to the right-handed version. You'll have to pay $59.99 for the left-handed option.
This ergonomic mouse is raised for better comfort, complete with a textured grip and a thumb rest to keep your hand at an angle that doesn't feel too unnatural. With 57 degrees of soothing, its vertical shape is made to help your wrists relax more naturally so you can get more done without feeling like your wrists are being contorted.
You can use this mouse via Bluetooth on just about any compatible device, and it has up to 2 years of battery life, so you just need to set it up and honestly just forget about it. Forget about everything but how much better it probably feels to not have to use a flat, uncomfortable mouse.
Get $70 off the Samsung Galaxy Watch7, plus score a free watch band
SAVE $69.99: As of March 13, get the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 for $329.99 at Samsung. Plus, get a free watch band ($70 value) with your purchase.
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Ready to add a new piece of tech to your wrist? If you're ready to snag a new smartwatch, now's a good time to do it. For Android owners, the Samsung Galaxy Watch line is a great option that rivals much of what the Apple Watch offers, as well as a swath of fitness options and other convenient ways to track your daily habits. And today, you can save on both a new Galaxy Watch and get a little freebie while you're at it.
As of March 13, get the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 for $329.99 at Samsung, down from its usual price of $399.98. That's a $69.99 discount. Additionally, get a free watch band with your purchase, up to a $69.99 valu. To claim this deal, simple purchase the Galaxy Watch7 and add a qualifying band to your cart before completing your order. The discount will automatically be applied. This deal is available throughl March 30.
This smartwatch offers plenty of health and fitness tracking sensors so you can keep track of your heart rate, sleep, and workouts. It can also detect sleep apnea. Figure out how ready you are for the day with a daily Energy Score rating, and compare your scores from days prior to see if you're improving or need a bit more work.
If you're more into keeping up with family and friends on the go, you can use the watch for that, too. Make calls, send texts, listen to music, and even use your watch as a remote to take photos. It can do just about anything you need it to, and it's versatile enough that you'll want it as your constant companion. And with this discount, you may as well go ahead and lock yours in.
Netflixs Bad Influence shows the dark side of kid influencers
There have always been horror stories about kids in the entertainment industry. It tracks, then, that kid influencers might run into the same sorts of perils.
A new Netflix docuseries Bad Influence examines allegations surrounding Tiffany Smith, the momager for kid influencer Piper Rockelle. They racked up millions of views and dollars, but people have come forward with disturbing allegations about Smith and the way she treated the "squad" of kid influencers surrounding her daughter. The trailer suggests Smith sexualized the minors in the videos to rack up views and that she created an environment where the kids were fearful.
Smith and Rockelle, for their part, have denied the allegations but did settle a lawsuit. The three-episode docuseries premieres on April 9.
Save $80 on one of our favorite noise-canceling earbuds right now at Best Buy
SAVE $80: As of March 13, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are on sale at Best Buy for $219. That's 26% off their list price of $299.
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If you've been on the hunt for some new, high-quality earbuds, Best Buy's offering a great deal at the moment that you don't want to miss. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds, which we say are "impressive in every way" in our review, have had an $80 discount at the retailer.
This $80 discount has dropped their price from $299 to $219 at Best Buy. All of the available colors are discounted as well, so you can save on the black, white smoke, lunar blue, and the 60th anniversary diamond edition models. Not to mention, your purchase also comes with three months of YouTube Premium for free if you're a new subscriber, so you can give the earbuds a test run on a variety of videos and music on the platform.
SEE ALSO: The best headphones in 2025Alongside a comfortable fit, these earbuds boast excellent noise-canceling features that landed them in the top spot of our ranking of the best noise-canceling earbuds and as the best for noise-canceling in our overall roundup of the best earbuds. The sound quality is just as nice as well, so you can be happily immersed in the sweet sounds of your favorite music, audiobooks, or podcasts. Our review had incredibly high praise for these earbuds, saying, "In terms of audio quality, noise cancellation, and battery life, I'm more impressed the longer I use these earbuds."
And speaking of battery life, these buds provide up to six hours of listening time so you can listen for longer between charges. Our review also notes that, "Bose promises the earbuds battery life will last six hours (24 hours with the charging case), and I can verify that claim. A lot of companies exaggerate their battery life, but I haven't found that to be the case with Bose."
Don't miss out on $80 off the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds at Best Buy.
Looking for even more earbud deals? You're in luck, as there are a couple more that are worth checking out at the moment! Over at Amazon, you can save on the AirPods Pro 2 and the Beats Fit Pro right now.
Seth Meyers gleefully roasts Trump and Musks Tesla ad
Seth Meyers has become the latest late night host to roast Donald Trump and Elon Musk's White House Tesla ad, following the pasting Stephen Colbert gave it on Tuesday.
In the clip above Meyers goes through the footage — which followed the U.S. president promising to buy a Tesla after the company's stock price cratered — bit by bit, sharing his thoughts on everything from Trump saying he'll pay by cheque ("So fun to see the crypto president fully admit he's still a cheque guy — Bitcoin is the future, now real quick what day is it? I gotta mail this before they cut off the cable") to Trump saying "everything's computer!" after climbing inside one of the cars ("I give the man a hard time, but then he says something that really puts things in perspective").
