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Yahoo
02-06-2025
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GoPro's latest 5.3K action camera is $100 off at Amazon
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. SAVE $100: The GoPro Hero13 Black is on sale at Amazon for $329.99, down from the standard price of $429.99. That's a 23% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: GoPro GoPro Hero13 Black $329.99 at Amazon $429.99 Save $100 Get Deal Summer vacation is just around the corner and if you're looking for a way to share the experience with those who can't come along, there's a great deal in store at Amazon. As of May 25, the GoPro Hero13 Black is on sale for $329.99 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $429.99. That's a 23% discount that shaves $100 off the list price. Now that we're well into Memorial Day weekend, you're probably thinking about warmer weather and summer vacation. If you love to record your adventures, you'll want to pack along something that's more worthy than just your phone. The GoPro Hero13 Black is the brand's latest model and it offers impressive 5.3K video. That means the footage from your underwater adventures, city wandering, and mountain hike will be crisp and great to share. Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Earbuds — $198.00 (List Price $299.99) Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 With Code "4KNEWFTV" Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99) Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00) Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99 Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99) Asus ZenWiFi AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System (2-pack) — $259.99 (List Price $329.99) Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $529.99 (List Price $699.95) Shark RV2302AE IQ Robot Vacuum With 60 Day Capacity Base — $248.00 (List Price $499.00) A GoPro is a must-have if you upload to YouTube or TikTok and this is the first model to use the Enduro battery, which has 1900mAH capacity. In real-life terms, that gives you over 2.5 hours of recording in 1080p or 1.5 hours in 4K. Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth tested out the GoPro Hero13 Black and said it's "way better than a $400 video camera has any right to be." And thanks to today's sale price at Amazon, that price sinks even lower, to $330. GoPro made some nice upgrades with this model including new HB-series lenses with auto-detect and a new body design. The GPS and data overlay are also major improvements compared to previous models. SEE ALSO: The best live Memorial Day mattress deals in 2025: Shop Nectar, Brooklyn Bedding, Purple, and more In Beck Werth's review of the action camera, he says, "...it shoots professional-quality video footage underwater, on the trail, and in the snow. For creators and pro videographers, the new lens mods, accessories, and ND filters give you even more powerful tools." Before you head out on summer adventures, upgrade to the GoPro Hero13 Black during Amazon's Memorial Day sale. You'll be able to get a model that's packed with functions for just $329.99, saving $100 compared to the usual price.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sony's new flagship XM6 headphones are here — but there's a catch
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. On May 15, Sony released its newest flagship headphones, the noise-cancelling WH-1000XM6 headphones. The new headphones have improved noise cancellation and sound, but there's a catch — they cost $449.99. That's about $50 more than the previous version, and hardly a surprise in the tariff era. Still, that's a big ask for music lovers. As I noted in my full review, "other flagship headphones from brands like Bose, Dyson, Sonos, and Apple have all come in at $449 and above. If you're a music lover who wants the best possible sound, that's the new price of admission, folks." Mashable has been testing the new wireless headphones over the past couple weeks, and you can read our full review of the new cans (spoiler alert: they sound fantastic). But if you're ready to pass go, drop $450, and collect your new headphones, you can already purchase them at Sony, Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers. Sony's flagship headphones always rank among the very best noise-cancelling headphones, and the XM6 are no exception. In this post, we'll cover what's new, what's not, and other need-to-know details on the latest Sony noise cancellers. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones $449.99 at Amazon Shop Now You can't release a new product in 2025 without adding some type of AI feature, even if you have to use the term AI liberally. However, Sony really did add a faster chip (seven times faster, the company says), the Sony QN3 processor. That chip powers improved noise cancellation, particularly for phone calls. The other improvements definitely fall into the iterative category, with one big exception: these headphones now fold. Meet the new Sony flagship headphones. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable And here are the specs: Processor: Sony QN3 Microphones: 12 Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 (LDAC support) Battery: 30 hours with ANC (40 hours without) Noise cancellation: Active noise cancellation Spatial audio: Yes Colors: Midnight blue, black, silver For the new headphones, Sony audio engineers worked with mastering engineers here in the United States to improve the overall audio quality. And when directly comparing them to the XM5 headphones and wireless earbuds, there is a noticeable improvement. (How much better? Read our full XM6 review to find out.) For call quality, additional microphones and "AI beamforming" provide clearer, more directional sound. For calls, the headphones also feature two additional microphones. Most importantly, the new headphones are more travel-friendly. The case is slimmer and smaller than the XM5 case. They also trade the terrible, easily broken zipper for a magnetic latch. While the case might not look much smaller, in person, it's significantly more compact. And here's the big news: The headphones now fold up for storage. The XM6's case is more travel-friendly. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Unlike the previous model, the XM6 headphones fold up for easier storage. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable While Dyson's OnTrac headphones were able to achieve a mighty impressive 55 hours of battery with ANC, the XM6 headphones have exactly the same battery life as the previous model. That's pretty disappointing. (Though, unless you're taking back-to-back 20-hour flights, I'm not sure anyone really needs more than 30 hours of playback at a time.) I would also class the noise cancellation and audio improvements as a matter of degrees, not miles. Considering it's been three years since the previous model, I was hoping for a little more. Honestly, it's looking like noise-cancelling headphones like this have pretty much plateaued. Just look at the non-existent changes Apple made to the "new" AirPods Max headphones. At least Sony included noticeable audio quality improvements, a new processor, and a big new design change. If you've been eagerly waiting for Sony's new headphones, you can order them now from Sony, Amazon, and Best Buy. The headphones have a $449.99 price tag and come in three colors, Midnight blue, black, and silver. Get the Sony XM6 headphones Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones (Midnight Blue) $449.99 Shop Now Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones (Black) $449.99 Shop Now Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones (Silver) $449.99 Shop Now The previous-gen model Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones $348 (Save $50) Get Deal
