{
  "id": 12161054,
  "title": "Apple AirPods 4 are now just $74 for Prime Day, but were still waiting for Amazon to match Walmart",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/apple-airpods-4-are-now-just-74-for-prime-day-but-were-still-waiting",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T13:11:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/oct-5-early-prime-day-apple-airpods-4-walmart-early-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the official launch of Amazon's Prime Day approaches, early deals have already proven to be highly competitive, with some offers already selling out. Among these, the Apple AirPods 4 have been a focal point. Initially priced at $129.99 by Apple, Walmart matched Amazon's $99 price, providing a significant saving of $50.99. However, Walmart's generosity didn't end there. A day before the Amazon sale, Walmart further reduced the price by $20, making the AirPods 4 available for just $79. This equates to a total saving of $50.99.\n\nThese AirPods, while not featuring the advanced active noise cancellation found in later models, offer significant value. They boast spatial audio, high-quality Apple sound, and a charging case capable of delivering up to 30 hours of use. For those not in need of ANC, these AirPods represent one of the best bargains currently available. They are not only a fraction of the original price but also a stark contrast to the prices seen at other retailers. It's advised to act swiftly, as these AirPods are selling fast at Walmart.",
  "summary": "Get the best Apple AirPods deal at Walmart. Save $50.99 on the Apple AirPods 4 at Walmart.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Rare Apple deal: The iPad mini is $100 off at Amazon ahead of Prime Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/rare-apple-deal-the-ipad-mini-is-100-off-at-amazon-ahead-of-prime-day",
        "published": "2026-10-05T11:20:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Sony WH-1000XM6 falls to $378 ahead of Prime Day sale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/sony-wh-1000xm6-falls-to-378-ahead-of-prime-day-sale",
        "published": "2026-10-05T14:24:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "HP Laptop down $250 from $589 — Walmart beats Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/hp-laptop-down-250-from-589-walmart-beats-amazon-for-prime-big-deal",
        "published": "2026-10-05T14:33:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}