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The Sony XM6 earbuds are the best audio product Ive tested this year — and theyre back at their lowest price ever

Save $31.99: Take 10% off the Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds at Amazon as of April 20. This brings them down to $298, instead of their list price of $329.99.
As a headphones reviewer, I get plenty experience testing out the latest and greatest audio has to offer. As a budget-buys lover, I don't always see the point of increasingly high price points.
Then, I tried the Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds. At $329.99, these earbuds aren't cheap, sitting at an even higher price than Bose's flagship earbuds and the Technics EAH-AZ1000, another Mashable favorite. However, as of April 20, the Sony buds are down to a slightly better $298, marking a return to their lowest price ever.
Don't get me wrong — I get that $300 isn't exactly chump change. That said, I consider these earbuds an investment for anyone who wants the absolute best blend of sound, comfort, and noise cancellation. To be clear, I still think the Bose QC Ultra 2 buds lead the category on the comfort scale, but between the best noise cancellation and sound I've tried on a pair of earbuds, I get why these are priced the way they are.
As these are Sony buds, the companion app also offers great customization, with a 10-band equalizer for finding the sound that's just right. At eight hours per charge, their battery life is also competitive with other noise-cancelling favorites of Mashable's, like the Apple AirPods Pro 3.
I loved the XM6 earbuds when I first reviewed them earlier this year, and I continue to love them months later. Unless the audio space throws a real curveball, I imagine these will be one of the best releases of the year.
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See Spotifys most-streamed artists, songs, and albums of the past 20 years

To celebrate 20 years of streaming, Spotify just released lists of the most-streamed artists, albums, songs, podcasts, and audiobooks on the app. Popular artists, rappers, and bands like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Coldplay appear repeatedly on the "Spotify at 20" lists, with Swift nabbing the title of most-streamed Spotify artist of all time.
In a blog post, Spotify said it was the first time they had ever revealed the all-time top performers on the platform.
While the top artists are mostly what you'd expect, there are a handful of surprises on the lists. Britney Spears appears once, but only in the audiobooks section. And neither Jay-Z nor Beyoncé appears on the lists at all.
You can find the complete "Spotify at 20" lists at the Spotify website, or keep scrolling to see the top results.
Top 20 most-streamed artists on Spotify
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Taylor Swift
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Bad Bunny
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Drake
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The Weeknd
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Ariana Grande
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Ed Sheeran
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Justin Bieber
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Billie Eilish
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Eminem
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Kanye West
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Travis Scott
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BTS
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Post Malone
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Bruno Mars
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J Balvin
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Rihanna
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Coldplay
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Kendrick Lamar
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Future
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Juice WRLD
Most-streamed albums on Spotify
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Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny
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Starboy by The Weeknd
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÷ (Deluxe) by Ed Sheeran
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SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo
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After Hours by The Weeknd
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SOS by SZA
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Hollywood’s Bleeding by Post Malone
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Lover by Taylor Swift
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AM by Arctic Monkeys
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WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie Eilish
Most-streamed songs on Spotify
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“Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd
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“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
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“Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood
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“Starboy” by The Weeknd and Daft Punk
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“As It Was” by Harry Styles
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“Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi
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“Sunflower – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” by Post Malone and Swae Lee
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“One Dance” by Drake, Wizkid, and Kyla
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“Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
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“STAY (with Justin Bieber)” by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber
Most-streamed podcasts on Spotify
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The Joe Rogan Experience
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Gemischtes Hack
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Crime Junkie
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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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Last Podcast On The Left
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The Daily
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Fest & Flauschig
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Morbid
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My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
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Relatos de la Noche
Most-streamed audiobooks in Premium on Spotify
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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
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The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
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I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
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A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
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Lights Out by Ted Koppel
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A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
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The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
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Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
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Samsung is selling refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 phones for more than new ones

The good news is that Samsung is now selling cheaper versions of last year's foldables. The bad news is that "cheaper" is relative.
The Korean tech giant announced on Wednesday that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, two phones we at Mashable really liked a year ago, are now available in refurbished form via the company's "Re-Newed" program. You can check out refurbished Fold and Flip phones on Samsung's websites, with the former starting at $1,699 and the latter at $939. In a vacuum, if you go by the phones' suggested retail prices, those are discounts of $300 and $160, respectively.
The only problem, as 9to5Google pointed out, is that you can currently get a brand-new Galaxy Z Fold 7 on Samsung's website for $1,599, which is less than the refurbished model with the same specs. The same goes for the brand new Flip 7, which Samsung is selling for $899, a slight discount from the refurbished model. Of course, the discounted prices of the new phones could just be temporary, while the refurbished prices might stay the same over time, but it still feels a little bit backward that the new phone costs less than the refurbished one right now.
That said, either way, you're getting a deal compared to the devices' launch prices. And, for what it's worth, both phones are very good foldable devices. If you want one, this might be the time to get one.
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The Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for half off — save $750

SAVE $750: The Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $749, down from the list price of $1,499. That's a 50% discount.
Summer is on its way, and with it come two scenarios where we tend to go off-grid — while camping and during the much less fun summer storms. In both cases, it's no one's idea of a great time to have a phone run out of batteries or have zero lighting. Instead of dealing with the inconvenience, upgrade to a portable power station. There's a great model from Anker on sale today.
As of April 23, the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 is on sale for $749 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $1,499. That's a massive 50% discount that takes $750 off the normal price.
We have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a portable power station these days, but if you're looking for something in the 2,000-Wh range, the Solix C2000 Gen 2 could be your best bet. It focuses on quick recharging, taking under 60 minutes to reach 100 percent. Since it's a higher-powered unit, you can expect a continuous output of 2,400W with a peak surge of 4,000W.
In real-life terms, Anker says the Solix C2000 Gen 2 can keep a refrigerator running for as long as 32 hours or keep the WiFi router on for 105 hours. Of course, you could also power the TV, espresso machine, a blender, a CPAP machine, or a garage chest freezer.
Despite its powerful performance, the Solix C2000 Gen 2 is surprisingly small. It measures about 18 inches long and 10 inches in both height and depth. The weight clocks in at about 41 pounds, which is made easier to carry around thanks to the stable side handles.
Regularly $2,999, the Jackery HomePower 3000 power station is over $1,000 off if you act fast
In addition to recharging with standard wall AC power, you can use your car's alternator, a car cigarette port, a gas generator, or solar panels. With 800W of solar input, the C2000 Gen 2 will get a full charge in about three hours.
Before the summer storms roll in or you take off on a camping trip, make the upgrade to the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2. It's on sale at Amazon for 50% off, which saves shoppers a whopping $750.
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