Archives for October 1, 2015

PSA: Stagefright 2.0 spreads with mp3 and mp4 files

This is a security PSA! Stagefright 2.0 can also spread via mp3 and mp4 files downloaded on mobile devices, by taking advantage of Android’s preview feature. More details via Engadget and TechMeme.

AKG K451 Mini On-Ears for $50 w/free S&H

NewEgg has a new Techies Day e-newsletter promo good until 10/7/15, but thankfully the three headphones mentioned today do not require promo codes, so you can just add to cart and purchase them.

We start with AKG’s official store setting up e-shop at the NewEgg marketplace and offering the new condition AKG K451 Mini On-Ears [corrected the link] (portable, folding, mic/remote, 32 ohm, two detachable cables included) for $50 with free shipping.

These won a 2009 Red Design award per the product description over there, which indirectly tells their age. For more details and pictures, they have 46 customer reviews (4.2/5) and 13 questions peer-answered at amazon.com where the lowest price is $90.

Razer Adaro Stereos (“real”/analog headphones) for $58 w/free s&h

Razer makes a lot of gaming gear and wireless headsets for gamers, so they have to go out of their way to point out these are analog (“real”) headphones with a 3.5mm input. And they are on sale for $58 with free shipping, in new condition, by Keystone West thru NewEgg. Offer ends 10/7/15 or earlier if sold out.

Refurbished Sony MDR-ZX330BT On-Ears (Bluetooth, NFC) for $40 w/free s&h

The Sony MDR-ZX330BT (BT = Bluetooth, with NFC) on-ear headphones, in the black color scheme, are available in refurbished condition, on sale for $40 with free shipping by Secondipity thru NewEgg. NFC can be a life saver if you are mixing and matching multiple sources and multiple headphones, as it can stave off race conditions as different devices trying to grab the bluetooth headphones that just got turned on.

Offer ends 10/7/15 or earlier if sold out. No coupon code needed.

[DEAD] Thursday: 3M Safety sale includes TEP-100 Tactical Digital Earplug for $214

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