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The most recent crop of Beats headphones and earbuds just can’t stop going on sale. Once again, since their release in July, the Beats Studio Pro noise-canceling headphones are on sale for $249.95 ($100 off) at Woot.
Beats’ latest wireless cans may look a lot like many of the company’s prior ones, but the Studio Pro are outfitted with modern features like noise cancellation, a transparency mode, lossless audio via USB-C, spatial audio, up to 40 hours of battery life, and flexible support for both iPhones and Android phones. They may look a little ho-hum compared to more dramatic designs in the top class of current headphones or Apple’s own AirPods Max, but if you still dig the typical Beats stylings, they’re more than serviceable headphones — especially at this steeply discounted price.
The new Beats Studio Pro feature improved noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfort. They also support lossless audio over USB-C, making them the first Apple headphones to do so.
Microsoft’s Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core in white and black is matching its all-time low price of $99 ($30 off) at Amazon and Walmart. This discount makes it about as affordable as it gets for any Xbox or PC gamer to experience a premium-built controller. The Core version of the Elite Series 2 features a built-in rechargeable battery and a higher level of build quality compared to the standard AA-powered Xbox gamepad. It’s also got rubberized grips, a metallic
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