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2026 Valentine's Day Gift Guide: 25 perfect presents for your partner

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Whether they're outdoor enthusiasts, die-hard gamers, audiophiles, cinephiles, or anything in between, you can give your love something that they love. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. You care about the person you have chosen as your valentine. That doesn't mean they're easy to shop for. Sometimes you just need a little inspiration. Well, consider this gift guide Cupid's error. Let it pierce your soul and inspire you with great gift ideas that just about anyone would love. This year, ditch the flowers and the drug store chocolate and get your partner something they actually want. That way, they get to enjoy their gift, and we get to pick up all the heavily discounted candy leftover on February 15.


Jabra transforms headsets into headphones with new Evolve3 75 & 85

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Jabra's new, shockingly slim over-and on-ear headsets feature an everyday design that can transition effortlessly from professional to personal use. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. I'm in the lobby of a Las Vegas hotel and casino, where roller bag wheels hiss across marble and slot-machine chimes compete for oxygen. Everything is auditioning for my attention, but I'm transfixed by someone reaching into a purse and pulling out headphones carrying cases so slim I assume they're empty. But these are no hollow accessories.


Amazon is blowing out LEVOIT air purifiers so you can filter out irritants

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The air in your house sucks--fix it with these Amazon deals on air purifiers and humidifiers. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. If your sinuses are staging a revolt or your living room smells suspiciously like last night's stir-fry, it's probably time to call in a serious air purifier. LEVOIT's lineup routinely tops our lists because models cover everything from compact bedroom workhorses to family-room heavy hitters, and these Amazon deals are a chance to upgrade your home air quality before the next wave of wildfire smoke, pet shedding, or pollen hits. And there are also humidifiers on sale.


CES 2026: The audio gear we want to chase, carry, and crank

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We're in Las Vegas with two ears and a heart, on the search for the best in immersive open earbuds, portable Bluetooth speakers, powered stereo setups, and more. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. When it comes to audio systems at CES, held January 6-9 in Las Vegas, we always hope to find new ways companies have found to make music feel bigger without making your life harder. Sometimes that means earbuds you pull out of your pocket to pull previously unheard details out of tracks. Sometimes that means a wireless headset that considers limited bandwidth a personal insult.


Last-minute holiday gift guide: 29 editor-approved gadgets for everyone on your list

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Is someone on your list hard to shop for? We've got a ton of great options for just about anyone. And grab a little something for yourself. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Some people get their holiday shopping done on a responsible schedule. They budget, strategize, and stay organized for a stress-free season. Last-minute holiday shopping is a time-honored tradition, and we're here to help make it a lot easier.


It's last call on Cyber Monday desktop speaker deals, so don't miss out

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Gear Audio Speakers It's last call on Cyber Monday desktop speaker deals, so don't miss out You're not going to find better sound on a budget than these deeply discounted desktop speakers. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Ready to retire your tinny TV speakers and sad little laptop drivers? Powered speakers are the easiest way to upgrade your listening station, whether you're streaming playlists, watching movies, or spinning vinyl. And with the right connections, there's no receiver required.


The best soundbar and Atmos system deals we've found so far for Black Friday: Sonos, Samsung, Sony, and more

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Gear Audio Speakers The best soundbar and Atmos system deals we've found so far for Black Friday: Sonos, Samsung, Sony, and more You can save hundreds, sometimes taking almost half off, with price drops on soundbars that bring immersive cinema sound to any room. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. A soundbar is the most convenient way to add better sound to your TV. And a full Dolby Atmos wireless surround sound system can fill your space with speakers and sound that turn your living room into a home theater without bulky components and messy wires. They're easy to set up, and there are models with the size, features, and performance to please, no matter what kind of content you consume.


These 360 Bose noise-canceling headphones are just 199 for a limited time during Black Friday

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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Bose ANC headphones and earbuds are one of the things I never travel without because they bring the kind of quiet that turns an airplane cabin into a reflection room or an office into an iso booth. Whether you're on a red-eye or running a remote-work coffee-shop marathon, Bose QuietComfort offers just that: mute-the-world magic in an all-day-wear build. And right now, you can take 45 percent off the Bose QuietComfort Headphones for Black Friday. With Quiet and Aware modes plus customizable listening profiles, you can go from "cone of silence" to "hear the boarding call" with a tap.


These are the 67 best audio deals we've found for Black Friday, with editor-approved picks for every budget (updated)

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Gear Audio These are the 67 best audio deals we've found for Black Friday, with editor-approved picks for every budget (updated) Hear me now: I review audio products all year and these are what I'd buy during Amazon's Black Friday sale, with dozens of headphones, earbuds, speakers, and more at their lowest prices of the year. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. If you've been thinking about upgrading your audio setup--whether that's for New Release Fridays, movie night, outdoor runs, late-night gaming, or dialing in studio-grade sound--this batch of deals covers just about every scenario. From pocketable gaming buds to open-ear runners and serious audiophile cans, we've collected the standout picks on sale now. There have already been some great deals on JBL, Sony, Bose, and Beats products, among others, in Amazon's lead-up to Black Friday.


The 121 best Amazon Black Friday tech and gadget deals (updated)

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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. The turkey hasn't even hit the table yet, but Amazon's Black Friday Week sale is already in full swing. There are literally thousands of products on sale right now, which can make it seem impossible to sift through. Luckily, it's our job to sit around trying to find the best possible bargains. We'll be updating this post throughout the week with the best overall Amazon deals, so keep checking back until you've spent all of your holiday budget.