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The Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar is $100 off in Amazons Labor Day sale
SAVE $100: The Sonos Roam Gen 2 soundbar is on sale for $399 at Amazon. That's down from the normal price of $499.
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Many (if not most) TVs come with pretty lame built-in speakers. The same can be said of most projectors. But sound is such an important part of the TV, movie, and sports-watching experience. You deserve to have great sound in addition to a great-quality display. Instead of making do with your TVs internal speakers, upgrade to a soundbar while this top-tier model is discounted during Amazon's Labor Day sale.
As of Sept. 1, the Sonos Roam Gen 2 soundbar is on sale at Amazon for $399, marked down from the list price of $499. That's a 20% discount that takes $100 off the price. It's also worth mentioning the sale price on the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar during this Labor Day sale. The Arc Ultra is down to $899 from its normal price of $999. That's a record-low price for Mashable's favorite upgraded soundbar.
Sonos is well known as one of the higher-end audio brands and the Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar aims to impress. With Dolby Atmos, the sound is designed to mimic a 3D experience and it'll pair well with other Sonos devices. Move the sound output from the Beam Gen 2 to your Sonos Ace headphones with one touch.
In Mashable's review of the best soundbars, the Sonos Beam Gen 2 earns the accolade of the best options for Sonos households. "When it goes on sale (like it does for Prime Day), it offers impressive value for the money," notes the review. "For customers who are already in the Sonos smart home ecosystem, it's an easy and affordable way to give your TV setup an instant boost. The Beam is incredibly easy to set up, and because it can sync with your other Sonos products, it's easy to build a genuine home theater surround sound system."
From the soundbar, you'll be able to stream your favorite music, audiobooks, and podcasts when not busy watching TV. And you can do all of that while you're TV is still powered off. Plus, you can use the Sonos app to control the sound and settings. If opening an app isn't your thing, you can control the Sonos Beam Gen 2 from your TV's remote, touch controls, voice commands, or Apple AirPlay 2.
While it's down to $399 on Labor Day, gift yourself and your TV the Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar. You can finally ditch your TVs built-in speakers in time for all the best fall shows that begin soon.
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Bad Bunnys halftime show sparked emotional reactions across the Americas. See the heartwarming videos now.
During Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, millions of viewers experienced the performance together — cheering in living rooms, filming on their phones, and reacting in real time. But for those of Latin American descent, hearing their home countries named out loud during Benito's grand finale made the moment especially meaningful.
In his closing act, Bad Bunny transformed the stage into a celebration of the Americas. Dancers carried flags from countries across North, Central, and South America, while a massive screen behind him flashed messages like "The only thing more powerful than hate is love." He capped the roll call of nations with a declaration that "together, we are America," framing the finale as a moment of shared identity and joy.
For those watching at home, the emotion didn't end when the music stopped. Viewers immediately took to social media to document their reactions, sharing clips of their friends and families cheering, hugging, and erupting with pride when their countries were named — turning a televised performance into a collective celebration.
Together, these clips formed a digital mosaic of diaspora, stitched from small, intimate moments across phone screens and time zones. Each video captured the same feeling: that for a few minutes, home — wherever it was — didn't feel so far away.
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Best last-minute deals on Valentines Day flowers so far — you have way more options than plain roses
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Unless your recipient has explicitly expressed their disdain for receiving flowers (we all know at least one hater), you really can't go wrong with surprising someone with fresh blooms for Valentine's Day. Not when there are so many opportunities to pick out a truly unique bouquet that fits his or her tastes: Most of the best flower delivery services are offering great last-minute Valentine's Day deals on flower deliveries, saving you 25% to 50% on a gift for the upcoming romantic weekend.
1-800-Flowers is your go-to spot for a classic bouquet of roses on a budget, while The Bouqs Co. and Urban Stems have elevated takes on traditional arrangements that aren't like anything you'd walk past in the grocery store. A majority of bouquets on sale can be delivered by Saturday, Feb. 14 (check the earliest possible delivery date for each). Either way, you're bound to find some pretty stems that scream "them" — so while the timing itself is rushed, the flowers they receive don't have to feel like an afterthought.
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SAVE $30: As of Feb. 10, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is on sale for just $69.99 at Amazon. That's 30% off its list price of $99.99.
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Mashable's shopping team has spent quite a bit of time with Ultimate Ears Bluetooth speakers and we're big fans. We love the Hyperboom and Epicboom, but the itty bitty Wonderboom is one of our absolute favorites. If you're in the market for a portable Bluetooth speaker, we highly recommend this tiny powerhouse — especially when it's on sale.
As of Feb. 10, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is down to just $69.99 at Amazon. That's 30% off its list price of $99.99 and just 10 bucks shy of its best-ever price from Black Friday.
Our favorite sub-$100 Bluetooth speaker, the Wonderboom 4 fits in the palm of your hand but offers surprisingly balanced and powerful sound. As Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard noted in our roundup, "the sound profile is well-rounded and can get loud."
It can last up to 14 hours on a full charge, handles drops from up to five feet like a champ, and can be submerged in water for up to half an hour. We do wish it offered a companion app to customize the sound profile, but for a ultra-portable no-frills speaker, it's an excellent value.
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