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The 12 best headphones of 2026 — we tested the top contenders from Sony, Apple, Bose, and Beats
If you don’t particularly care to have the most premium pair of headphones on the market (or care to spend several hundred dollars on them), the JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones more than get the job done. They have functional ANC, decent comfort, great sound balance, and a killer battery life, all with a design that doesn’t feel overtly budget-friendly.
At their regular sale price of around $50, these are about a ninth the price of the latest Sony headphones, and a seventh of the price of the Bose QuietComfort headphones, which feel like these headphones’ premium analogue.
With budget headphones, it’s good to understand what you’re trading off from the jump. In the case of these JLab headphones, the ANC will dampen a good amount of environmental sound, from talking coworkers to loud fans, but it won’t completely silence the world around you. The app can lag some (we had to exit out of it a few times during testing when it froze), and the fit of these headphones might not be for everyone. For one of our testers, these headphones squeezed their head more than usual (though some users on Reddit called these the most comfortable headphones they’ve tried). Regardless of the fit, you’re likely to hear some creaking from time to time when you move your head around.
At $80, these are all cons that may not be ideal, but are fair for the price point. At these headphones’ frequent sale prices that hover in the $50 to $55 range, these cons are even easier to swallow, especially when you consider how these headphones actually sound.
To be clear, you’ll likely need to play around with the EQ some to find your perfect settings — we found the first preset to be on the bass-heavy end. Once you do, it’s impressive the way these headphones can balance a song. Every part of Panic! At The Disco’s “Northern Downpour” shone through, from the vocals, lead guitar, bass, and piano. For budget headphones, we might expect some muddying through these elements, but the JLab JBuds held up great. If we’re being nitpicky, The Beatles’ “In My Life” came through somewhat dimmer sounding than expected, but not necessarily muddy.
Beyond the sound signature, these headphones have a reasonable amount of customization with the app, especially for their price point. You can adjust the button commands on one of the three on-ear buttons, adjust the ANC intensity with a slider in the app, and create your own custom EQ settings. Multipoint pairing is available, as are spatial audio, music, and movie modes.
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is getting a restock April 10. How to get yours before its gone.
Just a few months ago, Samsung launched a really huge foldable phone. Now, it seems like this Friday might be your last chance to get one.
The Samsung TriFold, which made waves when it launched in Asia late last year before making its western debut at CES 2026. The phone sold out almost instantly upon its U.S. release on Jan. 30 before disappearing from store shelves in March.
Samsung is committing to one more restock on April 10, both online via Samsung’s website and at a smattering of retail Samsung stores across the U.S. As before, we fully expect the online restock to sell out very quickly, so your best bet might be to make it to one of the physical locations, if you can.
In a note to press, Samsung mentioned these Samsung stores as places where you can expect TriFold restocks:
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Obviously, there are huge chunks of the U.S. that are not especially close to any of those locations, so grabbing the TriFold online will be the only option for many. In person or online, it won’t be easy to get your hands on the $2,899 TriFold, as Samsung has only produced the phone in very limited numbers.
Samsung hasn’t said one way or another if this will be the final restock, but given that the phone was already discontinued in Korea, customers probably shouldn’t bet on any more restocks in the future. Rumor has it the company has been selling the TriFold at a loss.
Given its high price and experimental form factor, this doesn’t necessarily mean the phone was a failure. It could just mean that Samsung never intended to make the TriFold widely available for a long time.
In other words, if you want one, you better find a way to make it happen on Friday.
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Home Depots Spring Black Friday Sale is live: Heres what to expect and buy
The best Home Depot Spring Black Friday Sale deals at a glance:
Spring has officially sprung, and Home Depot is welcoming the start of the season with a 14-day Spring Black Friday sale. (“Black Friday” isn’t going to mean a thing if we keep getting spring iterations, Prime Days 1 and 2, and early access events, but we love a good deal, so we’ll let it slide.)
While the OG Black Friday is great for snagging affordable TVs, laptops, and other electronics, Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday sale is for anyone who wants to transform their flowerbeds or backyard from the sad, brown mess winter left behind into a personal getaway you can actually enjoy after work.
When is the Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday Sale?
The Home Depot sale officially kicks off on Thursday, April 9, and runs through April 22, 2026. The retailer been following a similar timeline since the early 2010s with an annual spring kickoff sale event.
What to expect during Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday Sale
We’re going to be updating this page with all of the best markdowns throughout the sale, but here’s a sneak peek at the categories Home Depot says will be highlighted.
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Lawn and garden: It’s time to prep the yard. Expect price cuts on outdoor power equipment, plants, flowers, mulch, and weed and grass killer.
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Backyard hosting: Everything you need for summer parties will be on sale, including patio furniture, dining sets, composite decking, and grills.
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Home upgrades: If you’ve been holding out on a renovation, look for deals on paint, faucets, flooring, toilets, fencing, and major appliances (including refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, and washers/dryers).
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Storage solutions: Get your garage organized with discounted tool bags, storage shelves, and boxes. Pros can also expect bulk price savings on essentials like tools, pipes, and water heaters.
What brands will be discounted during the Spring Black Friday Sale?
As for brands, the Home Depot isn’t holding back. We’re expecting major price drops from popular heavy hitters, including DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Traeger, Weber, Nexgrill, Trex, Rigid, GE Appliances, Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Vissani, Frigidaire, and StyleWell.
The best deals to shop in the Home Depot Spring Black Friday Sale
The sale is now live in stores and online, so grab your spring shopping list and get ready to dive in. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals we’ve seen so far and will keep an eye out throughout the next two weeks for any new deals you should know about. So be sure to check back!
Psst: Home Depot will also price-match its products to other retailers, so keep your head on a swivel if you find the same product for cheaper elsewhere.
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The best cordless power tool deal
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Ryobi is known for its affordable, beginner-friendly power tools, but this deal really takes things to the next level. For only $369 (30% off its usual cost), you’ll get eight cordless power tools, three batteries, a charger, and two tool bags. Among those tools is a drill/driver, impact driver, reciprocating saw, circular saw, and more. I personally own the Ryobi ONE+ drill and can confirm that it’s incredibly user-friendly for DIY projects and more — and I’m a complete power tool novice.
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The best outdoor equipment deal
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$949
Save $190
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Anyone looking to spring clean the outside of their home and beyond — from the siding to the deck to the dock — should check out this deal on a DeWalt pressure washer. Typically close to $1,000, this Spring Black Friday deal drops it to just $759. It packs 4000 PSI for professional-grade cleaning, includes a 50-foot hose, a triplex pump, five QX nozzles, and a heavy-duty welded steel frame.
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The Bluetti Elite 300 is $1,200 off at Amazon ahead of RV season
SAVE $1,200.01: The Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $1,098.99, down from the list price at Bluetti of $2,299. That’s a 52% discount.
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A portable power station is the perfect item to pack along on a camping or RV trip. If you’re heading off-grid, boondocking, or overlanding, you understand the headache of keeping essential tech powered up. Thankfully, a portable power station is ready to help out, and it becomes even more useful when paired with a solar panel. If you could use an upgraded power station, check out today’s deal at Amazon.
As of April 9, the Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $1,098.99, marked down from the list price at Bluetti of $2,299. That’s a major 52% discount that takes $1,200.01 off the price.
With a compact size, the Bluetti Elite 300 packs in 3,014Wh of battery capacity. In real-life scenarios, that works out to recharging a laptop over 30 times, powering an induction cooktop for over two hours, or keeping inside RV lights on for over 65 hours.
Bluetti focused on user-friendliness with this model, and you’ll get four AC outlets, one 2,400W TT-30 plug, two USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports. When it’s time to recharge the Bluetti Elite 300, standard wall charging for 1.8 hours will get you back to 100 percent power. You can also utilize up to 1,200W of solar, which will take about four hours to recharge the Elite 300.
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Keep in mind a 3,014Wh battery is heavy and this model comes in at about 58 pounds. The two side handles make it easier to transport, but this isn’t a lightweight model. However, its overall dimensions are impressively small given its power capacity. Plus, there’s the option of pass-through charging and a 10 millisecond UPS time.
Before you head out on the next RV adventure, pack along the Bluetti Elite 300 while it’s on sale for a major 52% discount. It’ll also come in handy at home during the next power outage.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is getting a restock April 10. How to get yours before its gone.
Home Depots Spring Black Friday Sale is live: Heres what to expect and buy
