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The budget-friendly Pixel Buds 2a are even cheaper right now

Google's Pixel Buds 2a wireless earbuds are discounted to $99 (from $129) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Google's online store, offering active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and Gemini integration for Android users. The Verge reports the deal, noting the earbuds' sound quality and comfort, while also highlighting discounts on Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 at Costco, Anker's Nano Smart Display Charger at $25.99, and the Philips SmartSleep Wake-up Light at $76.29.

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The budget-friendly Pixel Buds 2a are even cheaper right now
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Looking for great pair of earbuds that work particularly well with Android phones? The Google Pixel Buds 2a are currently discounted to $99 (usually $129) at various retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Google. These very capable Bluetooth earbuds come in four colors, with a lightweight fit that helps them disappear into your ears. With ANC and transparency mode support, and a close integration with Gemini, they’re a great choice for anyone with a Pixel or other Android device.

Plus, catch discounts on Star Fox for Switch 2, Anker’s charging block with a screen, or a Philips wake-up light.

Plus, catch discounts on Star Fox for Switch 2, Anker’s charging block with a screen, or a Philips wake-up light.

Pixel Buds 2a Google’s latest pair of wireless earbuds feature crisp sound quality, a comfortable design, and solid active noise cancellation, which is great considering the budget-friendly price tag. They even offer built-in support for Gemini and, unlike the entry-level AirPods, a purple option! Read our review.

My colleague David Pierce reviewed the Pixel Buds 2a on their release in October of 2025, and was impressed by the excellent sound quality, impressive ANC and transparency modes, and comfortable fit, particularly at the price point. The biggest complaint we had about these earbuds is that they lack some of the advanced features when paired with an iPhone or iPad, similar to how AirPods don’t support their full feature suite with Android phones.

Other deals to consider #

Costcomembers can grab a discount onStar Foxfor Nintendo Switch 2. Normally $49.99, digital codes for the game are only $42.99 and deliver via email so you can get playing right away. This reimagining of the classic Nintendo 64 game adds in cinematic new cutscenes and updates the graphics to modern day standards, showing off the improved power of the Switch 2.Read our review.- Looking for a charging block with a little attitude? The Anker Nano Smart Display Charger is discounted to $25.99 (usually $39.99) atAmazonand supports up to 45W of power over USB-C. It has a tiny screen that can show charging and device info, or a cute little face in case you need some company while waiting for your phone to recharge.Read our hands-on. Amazonhas thePhilips SmartSleep Wake-up Light discounted to $76.29, a 30 percent discount from its usual price of $108.95, and just slightly above its all-time low price. In addition to slowly lighting up in the morning to help you wake up smoothly, it also functions as an FM radio for quiet music at bedtime, and a reading light with 20 different settings.

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