Nothing’s Ear (a) stand out with their bright yellow colorway, but they’re also available in black and white.From the AirPods Pro to the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has ushered in a number of surprisingly good deals on wireless earbuds. Neither of the aforementioned picks is probably the best option if you’re working with a tight budget, though, fortunately, there are cheaper alternatives. Right now for example, the already inexpensive Nothing Ear (a) are on sale at Amazon starting at $77.50 (around $23 off), which is a new all-time low.Nothing’s entry-level earbuds deliver solid value for the price, which is why they remain our favorite pair of earbuds for under $100. They combine decent active noise cancellation with enjoyable sound, which you can further fine-tune using Nothing’s mobile app. The water-resistant buds also come with three sizes of swappable silicone tips, which allow for a more secure and comfortable fit (should you find the right size).What’s more, the ANC earbuds offer multipoint Bluetooth pairing, Fast Pair (for Android), and a low-latency gaming mode — the latter of which is relatively rare at this price point. They also sport ChatGPT integration, so if you own a Nothing phone, you can ask the AI tool questions on the go using your voice. Or, you know, not.Read our Nothing Ear (a) hands-on impressions.

During a briefing on Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced plans to put a 25 percent tariff on cars and trucks imported into the US. Trump said the taxes would go into effect on April 2nd — the same time he’s expected to introduce a round of reciprocal tariffs, according to The New York Times.The tariffs, which Trump called “permanent,” would also apply to American companies that manufacture vehicles in other countries and then bring them into the US. Trump said the tariffs would result in “tremendous growth in the auto industry,” though they’re expected to drive up prices for consumers.As pointed out by Axios, a 2024 analysis from the US International Trade Commission found that a 25 percent tariff on cars shipped to the US could reduce imports by 74 percent, while the average vehicle price could increase by five percent. Trump’s tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico have already gone into effect, affecting a wide range of products like clothing, food, lithium batteries, and more.The April 2nd tariffs are expected to “be customized for each US trading partner,” according to Bloomberg. Trump has said the tariffs might be more “lenient than reciprocal” as concerns grow over their impact on prices.

What's better than getting a new phone? Scoring some sweet accessories at a discount to accompany your new purchase. If you're in the mood for something new, Samsung is currently doing a deal where if you purchase a new Samsung Galaxy A26 or A36, you can score 50% off the Galaxy Buds FE and Galaxy Fit3. However, you have to act quickly, as the deal won't be around for very long.

It's easy to get caught up using cloud storage services for keeping your data online. Not only is it extremely convenient, but it's also relatively affordable as well. Of course, the one downside is that you have to perpetually pay for the service in order to keep your data secure, and there's always the chance that you'll need to spend more each month as your data needs grow.

When you're in the research and planning stage of a new PC build, your primary focus is on finalizing the configuration. Picking the best-looking components depending on your esthetic preferences usually comes second. And the overall budget restrictions hang like a sword over the entire exercise. Many PC builders end up going too much in one direction — sacrificing looks by picking the most powerful components or messing up the configuration by prioritizing esthetics.

Pivot tables are the unsung heroes of Excel. They transform raw data into actionable insights with just a few clicks. But are you truly harnessing their full potential? Many Excel users only scratch the surface of what these powerful tools can do. Following the tips below, you will learn to leverage advanced filtering, calculated fields, dynamic grouping, interactive dashboards, and insightful formatting to transform your data analysis workflows.

I've enjoyed using a super ultrawide monitor for a few years now, and while I recently switched to a 4K panel, I only lasted a couple of weeks before needing to switch back to the beast. If you've been considering a new monitor for work, play, or both, I've got a few reasons why you should shortlist some ultrawide screens. With a super ultrawide, you'll become more productive, enjoy an immersive gaming experience, and save money (and space) compared to a dual-screen setup.

The world of tech often follows trends, even if those trends aren't terribly useful. Currently, most of those trends in the PC hardware sector are focused on the use of AI, whether that's AI PCs or learning models that run on the best GPUs, although there are some other trends for those who are terminally bored with AI everything. The thing with tech trends is that they're often far-future-focused, and that means they need more powerful hardware to run.

I don't know about you, but if I were to spend $69 billion on something, I'd want to get the most out of that purchase. Especially if I wanted to have any hope of making that money back in some way.

Things are looking prettier. | Image: MicrosoftMicrosoft is sharing several new Xbox gaming updates for March that include a new look for Game Bar on PC, a new Cloud Gaming feature, and fresh benefits for playing some free-to-play games through Game Pass.Game Bar on PC, which gives you the ability to quickly launch games, control audio mixes, and monitor game performance, now comes with a cleaner UI. The Home Bar and widgets, including Capture, Performance, Resource, and the Widget Store, now look more lightweight with fewer lines and colors, giving them less of an Adobe Photoshop tools vibe. Microsoft says this is only the beginning of the visual changes rolling out this week.The update happened the same week Discord changed its UI with improved spacing between sections in the app and support for a full dark mode overlay. Both Game Bar and Discord let you view widgets while playing a game.As for the Xbox Cloud Gaming update, there’s now a way to shift between games without having to jump out and return to the Home page. For now, it only works with several Assassin’s Creed titles, but Xbox promises it will work with other cloud games soon. Also, Cloud Gaming is expanding more titles that support Stream Your Own Game.Finally, Xbox is expanding in-game benefits to include more free-to-play titles such as Heroes in the Storm and, in April, Call of Duty: Warzone. It lets you acquire cosmetics, characters, in-game currency, and more in games like Overwatch 2 and Valorant.

There's a lot you can do when it comes to smart home automation, particularly with a Raspberry Pi. However, if you're like many home automation enthusiasts, you probably already have a few of those lying around, and you're looking for your next project that's actually new to you. That's where an ESP8266 comes in. It's basically a Wi-Fi microcontroller that you can hook up to more or less anything, and there are a few reasons why you should consider it as the centerpiece of your next home automation project.

Microsoft Word offers powerful collaboration tools for editing and organizing documents. If you’re working with a team, these features help you ensure smooth communication, precise changes, and effective document management. Here are some of the essential collaboration options in Word to organize your editing process.