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X is using Grok to publish AI-generated news summaries

X is using Grok to publish AI-generated summaries of news and other topics that trend on the platform. The feature, which is currently only available to premium subscribers, is called Stories on X, according to a post from the companys engineering account. According to X, Grok relies on users posts to generate the text snippets. Some seem to be more news-focused, while others are summaries of conversations happening on the platform itself. One user posted a screenshot that showed stories about Apples earnings report and aid to Ukraine, as well as one for Musk, Experts Debate National Debt, which was a summary of a candid online discussion between Musk and other prominent figures on X. If any of this sounds familiar, its also remarkably similar to Moments, the longtime Twitter feature that curated authoritative tweets about important news and cultural moments on the platform. The feature, which was overseen by a team of human staffers, was killed in 2022 . Like other generative AI tools, Groks summaries come with a disclaimer. This story is a summary of posts on X and may evolve over time, it says. Grok can make mistakes, verify its outputs. Grok, of course, doesnt exactly have the best track record when it comes to accurately interpreting current events. It previously generated a bizarre story suggesting that NBA player Klay Thompson went on a vandalism spree because it couldnt understand what throwing bricks meant in the context of a basketball game. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/x-is-using-grok-to-publish-ai-generated-news-summaries-215753934.html?src=rss

Save $130 on Ninjas Foodi 13-in-1 smart dual heat air fryer countertop oven now at $200

Amazon is offering the Ninja SP351 Foodi Smart 13-in-1 Dual Heat Air Fry Countertop Oven for $199.99 shipped. Down from its $330 price tag, this model has already seen three major discounts and several more minor ones since the new year began, only falling to $230 at best. Todays deal comes in as a 39% markdown off the going rate that beats our previous mention by $50 and lands at the third-lowest price we have tracked just $30 above the all-time low. This combination air fryer oven boasts 13-in-1 cooking functionality, allowing you to use it to air fry, sear crisp, rapid bake, frozen pizza, fresh pizza, griddle, air roast, bake, broil, toast, bagel, dehydrate, and reheat. It sports an extra large capacity that can cook up to six chicken breasts, a 2-pound roast, or even air fry up to four pounds worth of sides. It even has an included Foodi smart thermometer to achieve the perfect doneness from rare to well done at the touch of a button. Head below to learn more. more

Best 9th-gen and 10th-gen iPad deals

Macworld The standard 10.2-inch iPad (9th-gen) is the cheapest iPad Apple sells, but in October 2022 it was joined by a 10.9-inch iPad (10th gen) that costs a bit more and comes in a variety of colors. If youre looking to pick up a deal and save money on either the 2021 iPad (9th gen) or the 2022 iPad (10th gen), then youve come to the right place. You can find great deals if you know where to lookand thats where we step in! Weve checked all the best places to pick up the iPad at the best price for you so that you can get a bargain. One thing to note if you are shopping outside of the U.S.: when it introduced the 10th gen iPad, Apple actually increased the price of the 9th-generation iPad! Read more about that here: Is Apple ripping off the rest of the world with inflated prices? The main reason we mention this is it might make the discounts on the older iPad look better than they are, which is why we quote the price it was as well as what it is sold for now. Note that Apple reduced U.K. prices for the iPhone in September 2023, so it may soon do the same for the iPad. There is more than one kind of iPad though. The standard iPad also has more expensive siblings including iPad Air , iPad mini and iPad Pro and if you click those links you can see deals on those models. Also, have a look at our iPad Buying Guide if you arent sure which model you want. You may also like to read: best iPad for kids , best iPad for students and best iPad for seniors . Note that we are likely to see a new iPad in 2024, so if you would like to find out what the next generation might bring read our rumors about the new iPad 11th generation . We expect that when the new model arrives Apple is likely to stop selling the 9th generation iPad, which is the only iPad with a Home button and Lightning connection (so if thats what you want buy one before they are discontinued). You may also like to check out our round-up of the best Apple deals . Best 9th & 10th gen iPad deals right now While there are deals on the 9th and 10th gen iPad we arent seeing huge discounts, probably because its already the cheapest iPad, but you can save money. U.S. resellers 10th gen iPad: Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (64GB) : $349 ($100 off, MRSP $449) 9th gen iPad: Amazon, 9th-gen iPad (64GB) : $249 ($80 off, MSRP $329) U.K. resellers 10th gen iPad: Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (64GB) : 378 (121 off, RRP 499) Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (256GB) : 558 (121 off, RRP 679) 9th gen iPad: John Lewis, 9th-gen iPad (64GB) : 319 (50 off, Apple originally sold this model for 319, but increased the price to 369) AO, 9th gen iPad (256GB) : 490 (60 off, Apple originally sold this mode for 499 but increased the price to 549) Check the best prices below to see other deals that are available including for the cellular models. Best price for 10.9-inch iPad (10th gen) The 10th generation iPad, with the larger 10.9-inch display, launched in October 2022. 10th gen iPad, 64GB WiFi, MSRP $449/499 New Refurbished Retailer Price $349 View Deal $349 View Deal $429 View Deal $449 View Deal $449 View Deal $449 View Deal $449 View Deal $449.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB Pink (Wi-Fi) $449 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB Blue (Wi-Fi) $449 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB Yellow (Wi-Fi) $449 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $449 View Deal $Not Available View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices 10th gen iPad, 256GB WiFi, MSRP $599/679 New Refurbished Retailer Price $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $564 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 256GB Pink (Wi-Fi) $599 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 256GB Blue (Wi-Fi) $599 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 256GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $599 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 256GB Yellow (Wi-Fi) $599 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices 10th gen iPad, 64GB Cellular, MSRP $599/679 New Refurbished Retailer Price $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $564 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB Pink (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + 5G) $599 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB Silver (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + 5G) $599 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB Yellow (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + 5G) $599 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB Blue (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + 5G) $599 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 10th gen iPad, 256GB Cellular, MSRP $749/859 New Refurbished Retailer Price $499 View Deal $649 View Deal $704 View Deal $749 View Deal $749 View Deal $749 View Deal $749 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad 10.9 (2022) 256GB Yellow (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + 5G) $749 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 256GB Blue (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + 5G) $749 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 256GB Pink (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + 5G) $749 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best price for 10.2-inch iPad (9th gen) Below are the best iPad 9th gen prices we have seen for a variety of retailers. Since this iPad has been on sale since 2021 there are more in the way of deals, but since its already Apples cheapest iPad the discounts dont tend to be as big as you might see on other iPads. 9th gen iPad, 64GB WiFi, RRP $329/369 (WAS 319) You can check out the lowest current prices from a range of major retailers in the automated tables below. Now that the 10th generation iPad is here we may see resellers dropping prices for the cheaper model but keep in mind that Apple has increased U.K. prices, so those discounts may look better than they really are. New Refurbished Retailer Price $249 View Deal $249.99 View Deal $279 View Deal $329 View Deal $329 View Deal $329 View Deal $329 View Deal $329.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad 10.2 (2021) 64GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $329 View Deal iPad 10.2 (2021) 64GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $329 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 9th gen iPad, 256GB WiFi, MSRP $479/549 (WAS 459) New Refurbished Retailer Price $379 View Deal $399.99 View Deal $406 View Deal $449 View Deal $459 View Deal $459 View Deal $459.99 View Deal $479 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price $309.99 View Deal $309.99 View Deal iPad 10.2 (2021) 64GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + LTE) $459 View Deal iPad 10.2 (2021) 64GB Silver (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + LTE) $459 View Deal iPad 10.2 (2021) 256GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $479 View Deal iPad 10.2 (2021) 256GB Silver (WiFi) $479 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices 9th gen iPad, 64GB Cellular, MSRP $479/519 (WAS 439) Retailer Price $444 View Deal $449 View Deal $449 View Deal $459 View Deal $459.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 9th gen iPad, 256GB Cellular, MSRP $609/699 (WAS 579) New Refurbished Retailer Price $519.99 View Deal $549 View Deal $549 View Deal $609 View Deal $609 View Deal $609 View Deal $609.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price $Not Available View Deal iPad 10.2 (2021) 256GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + LTE) $609 View Deal iPad 10.2 (2021) 256GB Silver (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + LTE) $609 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy the iPad (10th gen and 9th gen) In 2021 the 9th gen iPad suffered from stock shortages, so half the challenge was finding a retailer that has one in stock. Hopefully this wont also be the case with the 10th gen iPad, but if it is you might find one at one of these major retailers: US retailers Amazon Best Buy B&H Photo Video Walmart Target UK retailers Amazon Argos AO BT Shop Box Currys eBuyer John Lewis Laptops Direct Very Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers who stock iPads in the UK, and also offer other services, try the following: KRCS who often is the first to discount new products iStore Select Western Computer Where to buy the iPad on contract If you want to buy the iPad on contract you could try these networks: US network carriers AT&T Verizon T-Mobile UK network carriers EE O2 Sky Vodafone Virgin Media Three Best refurbished iPad deals The deals you will see above are generally from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself Apple very rarely drops the prices. Apple does, however, sell reconditioned iPads in its refurbished store. So you might be able to grab a bargain. The iPads in Apples refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full years warranty. Its not like buying secondhand. The U.S. refurbished store has a selection that includes: Standard iPad (8th and 9th generation) iPad Air (4th generation) 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd and 3rd generation) 12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th and 5th generation) iPad mini (5th and 6th generation) Compared to the original price, you can save as much as $320 on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Get a refurbished iPad at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K. youll find a similar selection of iPads available from Apples refurbished store. Youll find the following: Standard iPad (9th generation) iPad Air (4th generation) 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd and 3rd generation) 12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th generation) iPad mini (5th and 6th generation) There are savings of 480 on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro, compared to the original price. Get a refurbished iPad at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK , which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products, but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are unfortunately very old. There is a large refurbished market for the iPad. Wed recommend taking a look at these refurbished resellers for iPad offers: Amazon AWD Big Phone Store eBay Envirofone Affordable Mac Tech Trade 4Gadgets Handtec Laptops Direct Music Magpie Preloved Smartfone Store iPad

ELEGOOs Tumbller self-balancing robot car kit for STEM education returns to $68 low (Reg. $85)

The official ELEGOO Amazon storefront is offering its Tumbller Self-Balancing Robot Car Kit for $67.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page 20% off coupon . Down from its usual $85 price tag, it saw only six discounts over 2023, with all of them dropping costs to the same low. Todays deal comes in to repeat the trend from the beginning of the new year, amounting to a $17 markdown off the going rate and returning it to the all-time low. This educational STEM kit for kids (recommended ages 12+) is a great hands-on introduction into programming, electronics assembling, and robotics knowledge. Its the newest design based on the Arduino platform, an Italian open-sourced hardware and software company (which it is also compatible with), allowing your kids to build their own robot with functions like auto-follow, obstacle avoidance, bouncing mode, and glowing in different LED colors all of which can be controlled via the companion app. With the easy-to-follow tutorial, your kids will be enriched with engineering and programming knowledge as they play, giving them hours of fun alongside invaluable skills. more

Uncover your true lineage with Mothers Day AncestryDNA kit deals from $39 (Up to 61% off)

We are now tracking notable Mothers Day deals on some of the most popular DNA testing kits out there to help you understand your lineage and potentially royal bloodline better. One of the most notable deals of the bunch has the AncestryDNA: Genetic Ethnicity Test down$39 shipped on Amazon. Regularly $99, this is a solid 61% price drop and the lowest price we can find. It comes in at $10 under our previous mention and $20 below last years Amazon Black Friday price. Now the most affordable option we can find from a well-known service on Amazon, this one focuses on personalized genetic results to lock down your origins and even connections to living relatives you might not even know you have. I dont know about you folks, but I do know people who swear they knew where they came from that walked away incredibly surprised, myself included.Head below for more details and deals on other options. more

The best Mac mini deals this month

Macworld Apple announced Mac mini models with M2 and a brand new Mac mini with M2 Pro back in January 2023. Since the standard model already has a low price we dont tend to see huge discounts. Apple introduced the M3 and M3 Pro chips at the end of October 2023. While not yet in the Mac mini, it probably wont be long until Apple updates the M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini to take advantage of these new chips. Read about whats next for the Mac mini here: M3 Mac mini: Everything you need to know. If you want a new Mac mini you dont have to pay full priceweve scoured the web for the best cut-price deals for a Mac mini so you can save money on a new Mac. If youd like some help choosing the best Mac for you, read our Mac buying guide where we cover all the models. We also have a review of the M2 Pro Mac mini. Best Mac mini deals right now In the US: Amazon: Mac mini (M2, 256GB) : $579 ($20 off, MRSP $599) In the UK: Amazon: M2 Mac mini, 512GB : 769 (80 off MRSP 849) Amazon: M2 Pro Mac mini, 512GB : 1,270 (129 off MRSP 1,399) If youre looking for an iMac, check out our round-up of the best iMac deals. We also have the best Mac Studio deals . Best M2 Pro Mac mini deals M2 Pro Mac mini, 512GB (MSRP: $1,299/1,399) Retailer Price $1,199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1239 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best M2 Mac mini deals M2 Mac mini, 256GB (MSRP: $599/649) New Refurbished Retailer Price $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Mac mini (January 2023) M2 3.49 GHz SSD 256 GB 8GB $599 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket M2 Mac mini, 512GB (MSRP: $799/849) New Refurbished Retailer Price $699 View Deal $699 View Deal $699 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal Apple $799 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Mac mini (January 2023) M2 3.49 GHz SSD 512 GB 8GB $799 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best M1 Mac mini deals M1 Mac mini, 256GB (MSRP WAS: $699/699) New Refurbished Retailer Price $504.95 View Deal $699 View Deal $699 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3.2 GHz SSD 256 GB 8GB $799 View Deal Mac mini (Late 2020) M1 3.2 GHz SSD 512 GB 8GB $899 View Deal Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3.2 GHz SSD 512 GB 8GB $999 View Deal Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3.2 GHz SSD 1 TB 16GB $1299 View Deal Mac mini (Late 2020) M1 3.2 GHz SSD 1 TB 16GB $1299 View Deal Mac mini (October 2020) M1 3.2 GHz SSD 1 TB 8GB $1500 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices M1 Mac mini, 512GB (MSRP WAS: $899/899) New Refurbished Retailer Price $495.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Mac mini (November 2020) M1 3.2 GHz SSD 512 GB 8GB $999 View Deal Mac mini (Late 2020) M1 3.2 GHz SSD 1 TB 16GB $1299 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy the Mac mini Mac mini buyers in the U.S. can check out the following stores: Apple Amazon Best Buy BH Photo Video Costco Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country . If youre based in the U.K. you can pick up a Mac mini from the following retailers: Apple Amazon Argos Currys John Lewis Very Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers in the UK who stock Macs and offer other services: KRCS Insight iStore Select Western Computer Jigsaw You might also be able to trade in your old Mac to get some money off your new purchase. Heres how to get money off with Apples trade-in program. Best refurbished Mac mini deals One of the best places to look for Mac mini deals all year round is the Apple Refurbished Store . There, youll find discounts on Mac mini that have been returned to Apple for various reasons, and then completely revamped for resale. If you buy a refurbished Mac mini from Apple it will come with a one-year warranty so Apple may fix or replace it for free should anything happen to it in that first year. Right now you can save on the following Mac mini: In the U.S.: Mac mini, M1, 8-core GPU Mac mini, M2, 10-core GPU There are savings of $150 on the Mac mini with M2, compared to the original price. Get a refurbished Mac at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K.: Mac mini, M1, 8-core GPU Mac mini, M2 Pro, 19-core GPU There are savings of 210 on the Mac mini with M2 Pro, compared to the original price. Get a refurbished Mac at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished resellers listed below: In the U.S.: Apple Amazon Back Market Best Buy Decluttr Gainsaver OWC Mac Of All Trades Refurb.me In the U.K.: Affordable Mac Apple Amazon BackMarket Hoxton Macs Laptops Direct MacFinder Mac 4 Sale Music Magpie Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are unfortunately very old. Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK , which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. We also recommend Hoxton Macs in the U.K. Find the latest Apple refurbished deals here . We also have this advice about buying a refurbished Mac. Mac

Best iMac deals this month

Macworld Finally, 30 months after Apple announced the 24-inch iMac in a collection of seven different colors and powered by Apples M1 Chip in April 2021, Apple has updated the iMac with an M3 chip. The 2023 iMac, which was announced in October 2023 and went on sale in November, is a leap up from the 2021 iMac, although not much else has changed. Read about the 2023 iMac and our review of the 2023 M3 iMac . Apple discontinued the 27-inch iMac in March 2022, but it is rumored that a new iMac Pro could be in the pipeline. If that is the Mac you are interested in you may be in for a long wait though, with the larger iMac not expected until late 2024 or 2025. Alternatively, you may be interested in Apples high-power desktop, the Mac Studio, see our Best Mac Studio deals . The Mac mini with M2 Pro is another good option, see Best Mac mini deals . With the arrival of the M3 iMac the M1 iMac will no longer be sold by Apple, but you may find those older models available at a discount from resellers while they try to sell off old stock. Note that while the prices remain the same, the M1 iMac did have a price increase outside the U.S. a year after launch, so the savings may not be as good as they appear to be. Not that you need to pay full price. The team here at Macworld is constantly looking out for the best iMac deals from around the web. We track the biggest and best deals from U.S. and U.K. retailers and list them all right here in this article. So you can always find the best price for an iMac. You might also want to look through our round-up of the best MacBook Pro deals and MacBook Air deals . Make sure you check out our complete round-up of the best Apple deals weve seen too. If you need help deciding which Mac is best for you read our Mac buying guide . Best iMac deals right now U.S. Best Buy: 24-inch M1 iMac (8-core GPU, 512GB) : $1,150 ($549 off, MSRP was $1,699) U.K. KRCS, 24-inch M3 iMac, 8-core GPU, 256GB : 1,329 (70 off, RRP 1,399) Amazon, 24-inch M3 iMac,10-core GPU For even more deals check out our best prices comparison tables in the section below they are always up-to-date. Best ongoing iMac deals Here are some of the best iMac deals you can get right now: iMac, M3, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB storage, 8GB unified memory, MSRP $1,299/1,399 Retailer Price $1,199 View Deal $1249 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iMac, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 256GB storage, 8GB unified memory, MSRP $1,499/1,599 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1,409 View Deal $1449.99 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iMac 24-inch Retina (Late 2023) M3 2.8GHz SSD 256 GB 8GB $2659.26 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iMac, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 512GB storage, 8GB unified memory, MSRP $1,699/1,799 Retailer Price $1,594 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1699 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Deals for discontinued iMacs Some of the best deals will be on the older models while resellers clear out old stock, just keep in mind that the processor is two generations behind the new one. 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP $1,299/1,399 (was 1,249) New Refurbished Retailer Price $799.99 View Deal $899 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1,099 View Deal $1249 View Deal $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iMac 24-inch Retina (Mid-2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 256 GB 8GB $1299 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (Mid-2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 256 GB 8GB $1299 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (Early 2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 256 GB 8GB $1299 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (Mi-2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 256 GB 8GB $1457.05 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (Mid-2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 256 GB 8GB $1457.05 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP $1,499/1,599 (was 1,449) New Refurbished Retailer Price $3 View Deal $899.99 View Deal $899.99 View Deal $999 View Deal $1,314.95 View Deal $1498.96 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iMac 24-inch Retina (Early 2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 256 GB 8GB $1499 View Deal iMac 24-inch (Mid-2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 512 GB 8GB $1599.99 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (Mid-2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 256 GB 8GB $1619.54 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (Mid-2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 256 GB 8GB $2659.98 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB SSD, MSRP from $1,699/1,799 (was 1,649) New Refurbished Retailer Price $999.99 View Deal $1,034.99 View Deal $1679.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price $1199.99 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (Mid-2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 256 GB 8GB $1499 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (Early 2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 512 GB 8GB $1649 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (Early 2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 256 GB 8GB $1699 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (April 2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 512 GB 8GB $1699 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (Mid-2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 512 GB 8GB $1699 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (April 2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 512 GB 8GB $1699 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (Early 2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 256 GB 16GB $1699 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (Early 2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 512 GB 16GB $1699 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (Mi-2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 512 GB 8GB $1770.79 View Deal iMac 24-inch Retina (Mi-2021) M1 3.2GHz SSD 512 GB 8GB $2879.26 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices Where to buy an iMac You can buy an iMac directly from Apple in the US or at Apple UK , but there are plenty of stores and Apple Premium Resellers around the world that offer discounts on new and old Macs. Some Mac retailers offer great discounts on Apple products and Apple accessories, so you should be able to save a few hundred pounds off some iMac configurations. Beware, though. The Mac listed by the reseller may be an older model than the one Apple currently sells. Weve seen resellers advertising Macs with money off based on the price they were previously sold at by Apple, even after Apple has started selling a newer Mac at the same price so the deal often looks better than it actually is. So be careful to check the age and spec of the machine being sold, and dont automatically assume that its current. To get an idea of what the old model should be worth, take a look at Apples refurbished store to see what Apple is selling the older version for (and remember that buying from Apple, even if its refurbished, will mean you get a full years warranty). And for another way to save money on a new Apple product read about how you can trade in old products at Apple and other resellers and get money off. Read: How Apple trade-in works and saves you money . We regularly see Mac-related deals from the following U.K. and U.S. retailers: U.S. Want to buy a iMac from Apple? View the iMac in the Apple Store . Get your education discount: View the iMac in the Apple Education Store View the iMac at Amazon where we often see discounts. View the iMac at B&H Photo. View the iMac at Best Buy. View the iMac at Walmart. You can find the iMac at Adorama here . Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country . U.K. You can be sure that you are buying a Mac at the correct price at Apple. View the iMac in the Apple Store. Save money if you are a teacher or student. View the iMac in the Apple Education Store. Get a iMac from Amazon where we often see discounts. View the iMac at Amazon View the iMac at AO.com. You may find an iMac at Argos , although we only tend to see deals in conjunction with events like Black Friday. We often see great deals on iMac at EE . View the iMac at Currys , who also frequently offer discounts. View the iMac at Ebuyer. View the iMac at John Lewis , where we often see discounts. You can get an iMac from Laptops Direct here And you may also find discounts on the iMac at Very Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers in the UK who stock Macs and also offer other services: KRCS Insight iStore Select Western Computer Jigsaw From time to time, Amazon runs lightning deals, which could get you a discount if you act quickly. If youve found that youre missing out on Amazons Lightning deals , which run for just a few hours and offer limited stock, wed recommend signing up for Amazons 30-day free trial of Prime, which will get you access to deals 30 minutes before everyone else. Plus, youll get free next-day delivery with the Prime trial, as well as access to Prime Instant Video and more. Sign up for Prime here . Best refurbished iMac deals One of the best places to look for iMac deals all year round is the Apple Refurbished Store . There, youll find huge iMac discounts, sometimes even on the latest models. These iMacs have been returned to Apple for various reasons, and then completely revamped for resale. One of the major benefits of buying a refurbished Mac from Apple is that it will come with a one-year warranty so Apple may fix or replace it for free should anything happen to it in that first year. You wont be able to tell the difference between a refurbished iMac and a brand-new iMac, aside from the box it comes in, which is white to prevent people from buying them and attempting to sell them as new. Find out more about buying a refurbished iMac here. Right now you can save up to $250 on the following in the U.S. iMac, M1, 7-core GPU iMac, M1, 8-core GPU Get a refurbished Mac at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) FYOu can also save on refurbished iMac in Apples U.K. refurbished store. Weve seen a refurbished 24-inch M1 iMac with 8-core GPU, 512GB, for 1,359 (390 off) here . Get a refurbished Mac at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished MacBook and reconditioned Mac from the resellers listed below: In the U.S.: Apple Amazon Back Market Best Buy Decluttr Gainsaver OWC Mac Of All Trades Refurb.me In the U.K.: Affordable Mac Apple Amazon BackMarket Hoxton Macs Laptops Direct MacFinder Mac 4 Sale Music Magpie Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are unfortunately very old. Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK , which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. We also recommend Hoxton Macs in the U.K. Best iMac Student Deals If you are a student you can save money with Apple all year round. Read: How to get an Apple student discount. to find out more. Also take a look at when Apple will be running its Back to School deal this year, when you can get a free pair of AirPods with your purchase. iMac

Best Mac Studio deals available now

Macworld Apple updated the Mac Studio in June 2023. The Mac Studio now comes with either a M2 Max or M2 Ultra chip. In our review of the M2 Max Mac Studio we were impressed by its processing power, port flexibility, and design. We are already seeing some deals on the M2-generation Mac Studio. You may also find the M1-generation on sale and if you do you may find a good discount on that model, just keep in mind, if you are outside the U.S., that the old model already had a lower price than the M2-model. If you want to buy a Mac Studio, and get the best deal possible, youve come to the right place. Were looking at where you can buy the Mac Studio at the best price. Best Mac Studio deals There are no deals in the U.S. right now, but there are discounts in the U.K. U.K.: AO, Mac Studio M2 Max : 1,906 (193 off, MSRP 2,099) What you need to know In March 2022 Apple introduced its most powerful Mac yet, and then, in June 2023 it updated it with M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips. At the same time, Apple also introduced an Mac Pro with the same specs (the M2 Max and M2 Ultra), but that model has some other features the Mac Studio lacks and a higher price. The Mac Studio can be configured with a M2 Max chip, as seen in the 14in and 16in MacBook Pro, or you can choose an M2 Ultra, which is essentially two M2 Max chips. Read about how the M2 Pro Mac mini compares to the Mac Studio. The Mac Studio starts at $1,999/2,099 for the M2 Max model. The Mac Studio with M2 Ultra starts at $3,999/4,199. There are also various build-to-order options. Note that the prices for the previous generation were lower, as you can see below. The most obvious thing missing from the Mac Studio is a display, but if you want to buy Apples Studio Display we have a separate article explaining where you can get the best deal on an Apple Studio Display . Also read our Apples Studio Display review. and check out our Best displays for Mac round-up. Best Mac Studio deals right now Youll see the best prices right now below: Mac Studio with M2 Max, MSRP: $1,999/2,099 Retailer Price $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Mac Studio with M2 Ultra, $3,999/4,199 New Refurbished Retailer Price $3995 View Deal $3999 View Deal $3999 View Deal $3999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Mac Studio M2 Ultra 3.68 GHz SSD 1 TB RAM 64GB $3999 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Mac Studio with M1 Max, WAS: $1,999/1,999 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price $1499.99 View Deal Mac Studio M1 Max 3.2 GHz SSD 512 GB RAM 32GB $1999 View Deal Mac Studio M1 Max 3.2 GHz SSD 1 TB RAM 32GB $2599 View Deal Mac Studio M1 Ultra 3.2 GHz SSD 4 TB RAM 128GB RAM $6999 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Mac Studio with M1 Ultra, WAS: $3,999/3,999 New Refurbished Retailer Price Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Mac Studio M1 Ultra 3.2 GHz SSD 4 TB RAM 128GB RAM $6999 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy a Mac Studio The most obvious place to buy a Mac Studio is from Apple US or Apple UK , but there are lots of other options. One benefit of buying from Apple is you could trade in your old Mac and get money off. We have an article explaining How to get money off with Apples trade-in program. We recommend the following resellers in the U.S. and U.K.: U.S. retailers Apple Adorama Best Buy B&H Photo Video DataVision OWC Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country . U.K. retailers Apple Argos AO Currys Scan John Lewis Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers in the UK who stock Macs and offer other services: KRCS iStore Insight Select Western Computer Jigsaw Sync Best Mac deals We also have round ups of the following deals: Best iMac deals Best Mac mini deals Best MacBook Pro deals Best MacBook Air deals Mac

Best MacBook Pro deals this month

Macworld Apple announced new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max chips at an event on October 30. The upgraded MacBook Pro models arrived less than a year after Apple launched the M2 Pro and M2 Max variants of the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro (in January 2023). The late-2023 MacBook Pro update also marks the demise of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which has been replaced by a 14-inch model with the standard M3 chip, unfortunately at a higher price than the discontinued model. If you want to buy a MacBook Pro you will be able to save money if you choose one of the M2-series models, which will now be discounted by resellers as they sell off the discontinued stock. However, you should keep in mind that, with a mixture of price rises and declines across the range in comparison to the previous generation, it could be hard to spot a really good deal. Luckily we are here to help. Our team of Apple experts search the web all year round for the top deals, offers and discounts for the MacBook Pro seeking out the best money-off offers to save you time. We are focused on the MacBook Pro here, but there are some great deals for the MacBook Air too. The MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro have a lot in common, so you might also be interested in reading our MacBook Air deals article as well. And make sure you check out our complete round-up of the best Apple deals . Below you will find price comparison tables that show the best prices right now for each standard model of MacBook Pro. You will also find deals on MacBooks that Apple has now discontinued, as long as stockists still have them available. For more information and for more help choosing the best Apple laptop read our buying guide where we cover all the models. We also have a Mac buying guide that covers the whole range. We also explain the differences between the MacBook Air and Pro. Best MacBook Pro deals right now Here are some of the best deals we are seeing right now. Best U.S. MacBook Pro deals Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 512GB ) : $1,550 ($49 off, MSRP $1,599) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 12-core GPU, 18-core GPU, 1TB) : $2,199 ($200 off, MSRP $2,399) Amazon, 16-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 12core CPU, 18core GPU, 512GB) : $2,299 ($200 off, MSRP $2,499) Best U.K. MacBook Pro deals Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 10-core GPU, 14-core GPU, 512GB) : 1,540 (159 off, MSRP 1,699) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU), 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD : 1,700 (199 off, MSRP 1,899) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro (11-core CPU, 14-core GPU), 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD : 1,880 (219 off, MSRP 2,099) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro (12-core CPU, 18-core GPU), 18GB RAM, 1TB SSD : 2,230 (269 off, MSRP 2,499) Best 14-inch MacBook Pro M3, M3 Pro & M3 Max deals Available to pre-order from Apple now, and on sale from November 7, there are unlikely to be many discounts for a while, but you will see the best prices right now below. 14-inch, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD, $1,599/1,699 Retailer Price $1,499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD, $1,799/1,899 Retailer Price $1,599 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1799 View Deal $1799 View Deal $1799 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M3 Pro, 11-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 18GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD, $1,999/2,099 Retailer Price $1,799 View Deal $1799 View Deal $1799 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M3 Pro, 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD, $2,399/2,499 Retailer Price $2,199 View Deal $2199 View Deal $2199 View Deal $2399 View Deal $2399 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M3 Max, 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 36GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD, $3,199/3,299 Retailer Price $2,949 View Deal $2949 View Deal $2999 View Deal $2999 View Deal $3199 View Deal $3199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best 16-inch MacBook Pro M3, M3 Pro & M3 Max deals Available for pre-order from Apple now, and on sale from November 7, there are unlikely to be many discounts for a while, but you will see the best prices right now below. 16-inch, M3 Pro, 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD, $2,499/2,599 Retailer Price $2,299 View Deal $2299 View Deal $2299 View Deal $2499 View Deal $2499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M3 Pro, 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 36GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD, $2,899/2,999 Retailer Price $2,694 View Deal $2699 View Deal $2749 View Deal $2899 View Deal $2899 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M3 Max, 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 36GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD, $3,499/3,599 Retailer Price $3299 View Deal $3499 View Deal $3,704 View Deal $3799 View Deal $3849 View Deal $3999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M3 Max, 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD, $3,999/4,099 Retailer Price $3999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best deals on discontinued MacBook Pro If you dont mind buying an older MacBook Pro, there are some great deals to be had if you take a look at the charts below. We are seeing some great deals for the older MacBook Pro models in the U.S. and U.K. This is the only way you can buy a 13-inch MacBook Pro now, so grab one while they are still available. Best 13-inch MacBook Pro (M2) deals 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, MSPR: $1,299/1,349 New Refurbished Retailer Price $999 View Deal $1,049.99 View Deal $1249 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price MacBook Pro (2022) 13.3-inch Apple M2 8-core and 10-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 256GB $1299 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, MSPR: $1,499/1,549 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1099 View Deal $1,199.99 View Deal $1331.95 View Deal $1424 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Pro (2022) 13.3-inch Apple M2 8-core and 10-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 512GB $1499 View Deal MacBook Pro (2022) 13.3-inch Apple M2 8-core and 10-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 512GB $1499 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best 14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro & Max deals 14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro 10-core CPU/16-core GPU, MSPR: $1,999/2,149 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1,699.95 View Deal $1749 View Deal $1749 View Deal $1894 View Deal $1899.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Pro (2023) 14.2-inch Apple M2 Pro 10-core and 16-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 512GB $1999 View Deal MacBook Pro (2023) 14.2-inch Apple M2 Pro 10-core and 16-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 512GB $1999 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro 12-core CPU/19-core GPU, MSPR: $2,499/2,699 Retailer Price $2,099.95 View Deal $2299 View Deal $2359 View Deal $2499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Max 12-core CPU/30-core GPU, MSPR: $3,099/3,349 Retailer Price $3099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best 16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro & Max deals 16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro 12-core CPU/19-core GPU, MSPR: $2,499/2,699 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1,998.99 View Deal $2099 View Deal $2364 View Deal $2499 View Deal $2499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Pro (2023) 16.2-inch Apple M2 Pro 12-core and 19-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 512GB $2499 View Deal MacBook Pro (2023) 16.2-inch Apple M2 Pro 12-core and 19-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 512GB $2499 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro 12-core CPU/19-core GPU, 1TB SSD, MSPR: $2,699/2,899 New Refurbished Retailer Price $2,399.95 View Deal $2559 View Deal $2699 View Deal $2699 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price MacBook Pro (2023) 16.2-inch Apple M2 Pro 12-core and 19-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 1000GB $2699 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Max 12-core CPU/38-core GPU, MSPR: $3,499/3,749 Retailer Price $2,999.95 View Deal $3079.99 View Deal $3148.95 View Deal $3299 View Deal $3499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Even older MacBook models 14-inch MacBook Pro M1 Pro 8-Core CPU/14-Core GPU, MSRP WAS: $1,999/1,899 New Refurbished Retailer Price $49.99 View Deal $49.99 View Deal $1,989.95 View Deal B&H Photo and Video $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price $1299.99 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch Apple M1 Pro 8-core and 14-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 512GB $1999 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch Apple M1 Pro 8-core and 14-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 512GB $1999 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch Apple M1 Pro 8-core and 14-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 1000GB $2199 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 14-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 512GB $2199 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 14-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 1000GB $2399 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch Apple M1 Pro 10-core and 14-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 1000GB $2399 View Deal MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch Apple M1 Pro 8-core and 14-core GPU 32GB RAM SSD 512GB $2399 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices 14-inch MacBook Pro M1 Pro 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU, MSRP WAS: $2,499/2,399 Retailer Price $49.99 View Deal $49.99 View Deal $1,989.95 View Deal $2499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU), MSPR WAS: $2,499/2,399 Retailer Price $1,999.95 View Deal $2179 View Deal $2499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU, 1TB SSD), MSRP WAS: $2,699/2,599 Retailer Price $2398 View Deal $2,682 View Deal $2699 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Max (10-Core CPU/32-Core GPU, 1TB SSD), MSRP WAS: $3,499/3,299 Retailer Price $2868.95 View Deal $3499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 13-inch MacBook Pro M1 (256GB), MSRP WAS $1,299/1,299 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1,299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 256GB $1299 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 256GB $1299 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 256GB $1499 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 256GB $1499 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 13-inch MacBook Pro M1 (512GB), MSRP WAS $1,499/1,499 New Refurbished Retailer Price $249 View Deal $249 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price $Not Available View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 256GB $1299 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 256GB $1299 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 512GB $1499 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 256GB $1499 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 512GB $1499 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 256GB $1499 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 512GB $1699 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 1000GB $1699 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 512GB $1699 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 1000GB $1699 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 1000GB $1899 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 1000GB $1899 View Deal MacBook Pro (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 2000GB $2299 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices Where to buy a MacBook Pro There are limited stocks leading to some shipping delays, but you can find the MacBook Pro on sale at various locations. You could buy a MacBook Pro directly from Apple, or at stores and Apple Premium Resellers around the world many of whom offer discounts on new and old Macs, so its worth shopping around. You can find out where the MacBook Pro is in stock or read our Where to buy a Mac article for more advice. One benefit of buying from Apple is you could trade in your old Mac and get money off. We have an article explaining How to get money off with Apples trade-in program. We recommend the following resellers in the U.S. and U.K.: U.S. retailers Apple Store Apple Education Store Amazon B&H Photo Best Buy Walmart Adorama Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country . U.K. retailers Apple Store Apple Education Store Amazon AO.com BT Shop Currys Ebuyer John Lewis Laptops Direct Very Additionally, Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers in the U.K. who stock Macs and offer other services: KRCS Insight iStore Select Western Computer Jigsaw Best MacBook Pro refurbished deals While Apple rarely discounts new Macs, from time to time there are some excellent deals to be had in Apples Refurbished Store . The Macs in Apples refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full years warranty. Read about buying a refurbished Mac . Its not only Apple that sells refurbished Macs, but Apple does offer some great incentives to buy from Apples Refurbished Store , so we do recommend taking a look there for great MacBook Pro deals. In the U.S. youll find the following MacBook Pro available in the refurbished store: 13-inch MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Pro, M2, 8-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Pro, M2, 10-core GPU 14-inch MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 10-core GPU 14-inch MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 14-core GPU 14-inch MacBook Pro, M2 Pro, 16-core GPU 14-inch MacBook Pro, M1 Max, 32-core GPU 16-inch MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 16-core GPU 16-inch MacBook Pro, M2 Pro, 19-core GPU 16-inch MacBook Pro, M2 Max, 38-core GPU Youll also find older Intel-powered MacBook Pro models with decent savings to be had. You can save as much as $530 off a 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Max, compared to the original price. Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K. youll find a slightly smaller selection of MacBook Pro available from Apples refurbished store. Heres what you can find: 13-inch MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Pro, M2, 10-core GPU 14-inch MacBook Pro, M2 Pro, 16-core GPU 14-inch MacBook Pro, M2 Pro, 19-core GPU Youll also find older Intel-powered MacBook Pro models from 2019 and 2022 with decent savings. There are saving of 410 on a 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro, compared to the original price. Check out the best MacBook Air deals and the best MacBook Pro deals weve seen. Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished resellers listed below: In the U.S.: Apple Amazon Back Market Best Buy Decluttr Gainsaver OWC Mac Of All Trades Refurb.me In the U.K.: Affordable Mac Apple Amazon BackMarket Hoxton Macs Laptops Direct MacFinder Mac 4 Sale Music Magpie Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are unfortunately very old. Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK , which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. We also recommend Hoxton Macs in the U.K. Find the latest Apple refurbished deals here . If you are considering buying a second hand Mac read: Should I buy a second hand Mac? MacBook

The best MacBook Air deals this month

Macworld In March 2024, Apple introduced new MacBook Air models with M3 chips bringing the MacBook Air into line with the MacBook Pro models that have featured the M3 and variants of that chip since October 2023. The news means that now is a great time to buy a MacBook Air, either one of the new models or one of the older models that have now had a price drop. In this round-up of the best MacBook Air deals you can find the best prices for all MacBook Air models right nowincluding the older models, which are often heavily discounted. Read on to save money on the MacBook Air. We follow all the Apple resellers all year round, so we know the best prices resellers have sold Apple products forand we know if they have a really good deal and not just an ok deal. Check out the best deals we are seeing right now below. If you arent sure whether to buy the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro we recommend you read about the differences between the MacBook Air and Pro . We also have a MacBook buying guide to help you decide. Best MacBook Air deals right now U.S.: Amazon, 13-inch Macbook Air (M1, 256GB) : $699 ($300 off, MSRP $999) B&H Photo, 13-inch MacBook Air (M2, 256GB) : $999 ($100 off, MSRP, $1,099) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air (M3, 256GB) : $1,199 ($100 off, MSRP $1,299) U.K.: KRCS, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB) 1,424 (75 off, RRP 1,499) KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 256GB) 1,234 (65 off, RRP 1,299) KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB) 1,614 (85 off, RRP 1,699) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M2 (512GB) 1,299 (300 off, RRP 1,599) Every MacBook Air deal right now In the tables below you will see the best price right now for the various MacBook Air models Apple makes. Note Apples recommended retail price and you will be able to see just how good the deals on the MacBook Air are. M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP $1,099/1,099 Retailer Price $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 512GB, MSRP $1,299/1,299 Retailer Price $1199 View Deal $1,249.99 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,499/1,499 Retailer Price $1,399 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP $1,299/1,299 Retailer Price $1,199 View Deal $1234 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, MSRP $1,499/1,499 Retailer Price $1,389 View Deal $1389 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB, MSRP $1,099/1,099 Retailer Price $1,649 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1699 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP $999/999 (WAS: $1,099/1,149) [was $1,119/1,249 at launch] New Refurbished Retailer Price $849 View Deal $849 View Deal $849 View Deal $989 View Deal $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1049 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Air (2022) 13.3-inch Apple M2 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 256GB $1199 View Deal MacBook Air (2022) 13.3-inch Apple M2 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 256GB $1199 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, MSRP $1,199/1,199 (WAS: $1,399/1,449 [was $1,499/1,549 at launch] Retailer Price $1,049 View Deal $1049 View Deal $1049 View Deal $1149.99 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1329 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Discontinued MacBook Air models While stock is still available you may be able to pick up a deal on these discontinued Macs. M1 13.3-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/7-core GPU, WAS $999/999 (Discontinued) New Refurbished Retailer Price $699 View Deal $899 View Deal $967.97 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price $729.99 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 256GB $999 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 256GB $999 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 256GB $999 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 256GB $1199 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 256GB $1199 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 256GB $1199 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 1000GB $1399 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 1000GB $1599 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 1000GB $1599 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 1000GB $1599 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 2000GB $1799 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 2000GB $1999 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 7-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 2000GB $1999 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices M1 13.3-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, WAS $1,249/1,249 (Discontinued) New Refurbished Retailer Price $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 512GB $1249 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 512GB $1249 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 512GB $1249 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 1000GB $1449 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 512GB $1449 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 1000GB $1449 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 512GB $1449 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 1000GB $1449 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 1000GB $1649 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 1000GB $1649 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 1000GB $1649 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 8GB RAM SSD 2000GB $1849 View Deal MacBook Air (2020) 13.3-inch Apple M1 8-core and 8-core GPU 16GB RAM SSD 2000GB $2049 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices M2 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, WAS $1,299/1,399. (Discontinued) Retailer Price $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1,159.93 View Deal $1244 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M2 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, WAS $1,499/1,599. (Discontinued) Retailer Price $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1,345.93 View Deal $1434 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy the MacBook Air You can buy a MacBook Air directly from Apple in the US or at Apple UK , but the stocks may be low and Apple very rarely drops prices see Where is the MacBook Air in stock . You may however find a MacBook Air in stock and discounted at one of these resellers. There are plenty of stores and Apple Premium Resellers around the world that offer discounts on new and old Macs, so its worth shopping around (read our Where to buy a Mac article for more advice). One benefit of buying from Apple is you could trade in your old Mac and get money off. We have an article explaining How to get money off with Apples trade-in program. We recommend the following resellers in the U.S. and U.K.: U.S. retailers Want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple? View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store. You may be able to save money on a refurbished MacBook Air. View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. Get an education discount : View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store. View the MacBook Air at Amazon . View the MacBook Air at B&H Photo . View the MacBook Air at Best Buy View the MacBook Air at Walmart . You can find the MacBook Air at Adorama . Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country . U.K. retailers If you want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store . You may be able to get money off an older model from Apples refurb store: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. Save money if you are a teacher or student: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store. Get a Mac from Amazon where we often see discounts: View the MacBook Air at Amazon. AO.com also offers discounts from time to time: View the MacBook Air at AO.com You may find the MacBook Air at Argos , although we only tend to see deals in conjunction with events like Black Friday. We often see great deals on MacBook Air at BT Shop . View the MacBook Air at Currys . View the MacBook Air at Ebuyer View the MacBook Air at John Lewis . We often see discounts on the MacBook Air at Laptops Direct . . You may also find discounts on the MacBook Air at Very . U.K. Apple Authorised Resellers KRCS Insight iStore Select Western Computer Jigsaw Best refurbished MacBook Air deals The deals you will see above are from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself Apple very rarely drops the prices of the Macs it sells. However, that doesnt mean you cant save money buying from Apple: if you want to get a discount on a Mac from Apple you can buy a refurbished Mac. Its not only Apple that sells refurbished Macs, but Apple does offer some great incentives to buy from Apples Refurbished Store , so we do recommend taking a look there for great MacBook Air deals. The Macs in Apples refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full years warranty. Its not like buying secondhand. Read about buying a refurbished Mac . In the U.S. youll find the following MacBook Air available in the refurbished store: 13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 7-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 8-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 8-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 10-core GPU You can save as much as $210 off a MacBook Air with M2, compared to the original price. Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K. youll find a slightly smaller selection of Mac laptops available from Apples refurbished store. Heres what you can find: 13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 7-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 8-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 8-core GPU 13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 10-core GPU There are savings of 220 off a MacBook Air with M2, compared to the original price. Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished resellers listed below: In the U.S.: Apple Amazon Back Market Best Buy Decluttr Gainsaver OWC Mac Of All Trades Refurb.me In the U.K.: Affordable Mac Apple Amazon BackMarket Hoxton Macs Laptops Direct MacFinder Mac 4 Sale Music Magpie Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products, but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are very old. Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK , which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. We also recommend Hoxton Macs in the U.K. Other ways to save money Students should check the Apple Education Store , where they will be able to pick up a discount (as long as they qualify for one). Read more: How to get a student discount from Apple . There is also Apple holds a Back To Uni even t which runs in the US from June to September (and in the UK from July to October) and means you will get free AirPods with your purchase! MacBook

Microsoft Xbox Series X review: Youre going to want a Game Pass subscription

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Nintendo blitzes GitHub with over 8,000 emulator-related DMCA takedowns

Nintendo sent a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice for over 8,000 GitHub repositories hosting code from the Yuzu Switch emulator , which the Zelda maker previously described as enabling piracy at a colossal scale. The sweeping takedown comes two months after Yuzus creators quickly settled a lawsuit with Nintendo and its notoriously trigger-happy legal team for $2.4 million. GamesIndustry.biz first reported on the DMCA notice, affecting 8,535 GitHub repos. Redacted entities representing Nintendo assert that the Yuzu source code contained in the repos illegally circumvents Nintendos technological protection measures and runs illegal copies of Switch games. GitHub wrote on the notice that developers will have time to change their content before its disabled. In keeping with its developer-friendly approach and branding, the Microsoft-owned platform also offered legal resources and guidance on submitting DMCA counter-notices. Nintendos legal blitz, perhaps not coincidentally, comes as game emulators are enjoying a resurgence. Last month, Apple loosened its restrictions on retro game players in the App Store (likely in response to regulatory threats ), leading to the Delta emulator establishing itself as the de facto choice and reaching the App Stores top spot. Nintendo may have calculated that emulators moment in the sun threatened its bottom line and began by squashing those that most immediately imperiled its income stream. Sadly, Nintendos largely undefended legal assault against emulators ignores a crucial use for them that isnt about piracy. Game historians see the software as a linchpin of game preservation . Without emulators, Nintendo and other copyright holders could make a part of history obsolete for future generations, as their corresponding hardware will eventually be harder to come by. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/nintendo-blitzes-github-with-over-8000-emulator-related-dmca-takedowns-200021877.html?src=rss

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Best iPad Pro deals right now

Macworld If you want to buy the iPad Pro youve come to the right place. Were looking at where you can buy the iPad Pro for the lowest price. We track the various resellers who sell the iPad Pro in the U.S. and U.K., so we always have details of the best prices and best discounts. Read on to find the best place to get a great deal on a new iPad Pro right now! There are two kinds of iPad Pro: the 11-inch iPad Pro (4th gen) and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th gen), both last updated in 2022. Among these are WiFi and Cellular models in various configurations. There are so many deals on so many different iPad Pro models we recommend you look through the price comparison tables in the sections below to find the best price for the model you want. There is likely an update to the iPad Pro range coming this month, so if you want to find out what that might entail read the rumors about the iPad Pro 2024 update. Also, have a look at our iPad Buying Guide if you arent sure which model you want. You may also like to read: best iPad for kids , best iPad for students and best iPad for seniors . Best iPad Pro deals right now U.S. With the iPad Pro due to be updated soon, there are very few deals on Apples high-end tablet if you are shopping in the States. You can save a few dollars at Amazon on some configurations, but for the most part stock is sold out everywhere. U.K. Amazon: 12.9in iPad Pro, M2, 256GB, Wi-Fi for 1,265 (104 off, RRP 1,369) Amazon: 12.9in iPad Pro, M2, 1TB, Wi-Fi for 1,949 (100 off, RRP 2,049) Look through all our tables below to spot the best deal on the configuration of iPad Pro that you want. Best 2022 iPad Pro 11-inch deals The M2 iPad Pro models launched in October 2022, but you may already be able to get a deal on one of the new models. Look through the tables below to find the best discounts. These tables will always be up to date with the latest prices for each iPad Pro. For even bigger savings, the 2021 iPad Pro models can be found in the section below this one. iPad Pro 11in (2022, M2, 128GB, WiFi): MSRP $799/899 New Refurbished Retailer Price $782.45 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $799.99 View Deal $1024 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price $679.99 View Deal $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2022) 128GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $799 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2022) 128GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $799 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2021) 128GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $799 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2021) 128GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $799 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2020) 128GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $999 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices iPad Pro 11in (2022, M2, 256GB, WiFi): MSRP $899/1,019 New Refurbished Retailer Price $844 View Deal $869.83 View Deal $899 View Deal $899 View Deal $899 View Deal $899 View Deal $899 View Deal $899.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price $Not Available View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2021) 256GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $899 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2021) 256GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $899 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2022) 256GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $899 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2022) 256GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $899 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices iPad Pro 11in (2022, M2, 512GB, WiFi): MSRP $1,099/1,249 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1024 View Deal $1049 View Deal $1,071.93 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price $Not Available View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2021) 512GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $1099 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2022) 512GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $1099 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2022) 512GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $1099 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPad Pro 11in (2022, M2, 1TB, WiFi): MSRP $1,499/1,699 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1394 View Deal $1,488.97 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad Pro 11 (2022) 1000GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $1499 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPad Pro 11in (2022, M2, 2TB, WiFi): MSRP $1,899/2,149 Retailer Price $1759 View Deal $1,867.50 View Deal $1899 View Deal $1899 View Deal $1899 View Deal $1899 View Deal $1899 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best 2022 iPad Pro 12.9-inch deals Want a bigger iPad Pro? Check out the deals below. iPad Pro 12.9in (2022, M2, 128GB, WiFi): MSRP $1,099/1,249 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1024 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) 128GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $1099 View Deal iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) 128GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $1099 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPad Pro 12.9in (2022, M2, 256GB, WiFi): MSRP $1,199/1,369 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1119 View Deal $1,156.73 View Deal $1179 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) 256GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $1199 View Deal iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) 256GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $1199 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPad Pro 12.9in (2022, M2, 512GB, WiFi): MSRP $1,399/1,599 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1299 View Deal $1,376.95 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1399 View Deal $1399.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2020) 512GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $1099 View Deal iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) 512GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $1299 View Deal iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) 512GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $1399 View Deal iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) 512GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $1399 View Deal iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) 512GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $1399 View Deal iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) 512GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $1399 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices iPad Pro 12.9in (2022, M2, 1TB, WiFi): MSRP $1,799/2,049 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1674 View Deal $1,798.96 View Deal $1799 View Deal $1799 View Deal $1799 View Deal $1799 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) 1000GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $1799 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPad Pro 12.9in (2022, M2, 2TB, WiFi): MSRP $2,199/2,499 Retailer Price $2039 View Deal $2,199 View Deal $2199 View Deal $2199 View Deal $2199 View Deal $2199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy the iPad Pro You can also find the iPad Pros from all the retailers listed below. Alternatively, check out the great deals in the section below our best price tables will always be up to date with the latest prices for each iPad Pro model. US retailers Apple Amazon Best Buy Target Walmart Adorama BH Photo Video UK retailers Amazon AO Apple Argos BT Shop Box Currys eBuyer John Lewis Laptops Direct Very Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers who stock iPads in the UK, and also offer other services, try the following: KRCS often is the first to discount new products iStore Select Western Computer iPad Pro refurbished deals The deals you will see above are generally from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself Apple rarely reduces prices. Apple does, however, sell reconditioned iPads in its refurbished store. So you can grab a bargain. The iPads in Apples refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full years warranty. Its not like buying secondhand. In the UK watch this page and the US Refurb Store page is here . The U.S. refurbished store has a selection that includes: Standard iPad (8th and 9th generation) iPad Air (4th generation) 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd and 3rd generation) 12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th and 5th generation) iPad mini (5th and 6th generation) Compared to the original price, you can save as much as $320 on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Get a refurbished iPad at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K. youll find a similar selection of iPads available from Apples refurbished store. Youll find the following: Standard iPad (9th generation) iPad Air (4th generation) 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd and 3rd generation) 12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th generation) iPad mini (5th and 6th generation) There are savings of 480 on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro, compared to the original price. Get a refurbished iPad at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK , which sells refurbished iPads and other Apple products. There is also a large refurbished market for the iPad. Wed recommend taking a look at these refurbished resellers: Amazon AWD Big Phone Store eBay Envirofone Affordable Mac Tech Trade 4Gadgets Handtec Laptops Direct Music Magpie Preloved Smartfone Store Apple Education Discount University students and teachers can also save on the iPad Pro with Apples Education pricing. See our full guide on to how to get an education discount. Or head directly to Apple UK or Apple US to get the educational discount. iPad

Amazon knocks up to $190 off Nespresso coffee and espresso machines, deals from $119

Joining some of the deals we are tracking this week on Ninja coffee makers , its time for some Nespresso action. As part of Amazons Mothers Day discounts, it is offering some notable price drops on a range of Nespresso single-serve espresso and coffee makers as well as higher-end espresso machines starting from just under $119 . One of the highlight offers here for me is the Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Machine by Breville starting from $125.97 shipped. This model regularly fetches $180 and is now matching our previous mention to deliver a solid $54 in savings. This deal comes within cents of the Black Friday offer we spotted last year and is otherwise matching the lowest we have tracked on Amazon in over a year. I have come to love my Nespresso machine after moving from the K-Cup and pour-over worlds as far as Im concerned its single-serve action is the easiest and most convenient way to land some near-artisan level brew in your cup with no expertise needed. Hit the jump for more deals and details. more

Sharks ION robot vacuum with a tri-brush system falls to $150 for today only (Reg. $250)

For today only, Best Buy is offering the Shark ION Robot Vacuum for $149.99 shipped . Down from its usual $250 price tag, this model has already seen three major discounts since the new year began, with the first two dropping to $179 and the most recent taking things further to $170. Todays deal comes in as a 40% markdown off the going rate that lands at the third-lowest price we have tracked $20 above the all-time low from Black Friday sales. more

A farewell to 9to5Toys and my LEGO adventures

This is my last day with 9to5Toys . Ill be off onto new adventures after today, which means that the LEGO coverage many of you have enjoyed for years will be coming to a close at least in its current form. The future is uncertain, but at least for now, Ill be taking my passion for all things LEGO with me. If youd like to follow along, our TidBricks social media accounts should start getting more activity in the coming months. more

Helldivers 2 PC players suddenly have to link to a PSN account and they're not being chill about it

Linking to a random third-party account when you just want to play a video game you paid for is truly annoying and, honestly, keeps me from even launching certain games by certain publishers who shall remain nameless. Helldivers 2 players are experiencing this frustration right now, as the PC version of the massively popular third-person shooter will soon require a link to a PlayStation account . New players will be required to link both accounts on May 6, but pre-existing players have until June 4 before the requirement kicks in. Sony says that forcing people to link to a PSN account helps protect players from griefing and abuse by enabling the banning of players that engage in that type of behavior. Ah, the popular few bad apples excuse. This was always the plan, according to publisher Sony, but technical issues upon launch forced a delay in the linking mandate. In other words, when the PC version came out on February 8, you could just play it like any other game as nature intended, but now you gotta do the whole insert credentials rigamarole. This can be time-consuming, particularly if you dont already have a PSN account or if youre playing on something like a Steam Deck. Also, some regions where Helldivers 2 is available on PC dont even support PSN accounts . A community manager in the H2 Discord has said this is Sony's decision and the studio is still waiting on info for people living in regions that don't support PSN accounts. pic.twitter.com/mWKtzanlBe AmericanTruckSongs9 (@ethangach) May 3, 2024 This has royally pissed off PC players, though its worth noting that it's free to make a PSN account. This has led to review bombing on Steam and many promises to abandon the game when the linking becomes a requirement, according to a report by Kotaku . The complaints range from frustration over adding yet another barrier to entry after downloading an 80GB game to fears that the PSN account would likely be hacked. While it is true that Sony was the target of a huge hack that impacted 77 million PSN accounts, that was back in 2011. Obama was still in his first term. Also worth noting? Steam was hacked in 2011 , impacting 35 million accounts. So maybe gamers are taking things a bit too far here and many are likely to not follow through with promises to stop playing Helldivers 2 . That doesnt change the fact that account linking is annoying. On the plus side, Sony recently promised to bring its titles to PCs as soon as possible, and Helldivers 2 was a day-one release on both Steam and PlayStation consoles. Thats a neat little promise to keep, now wheres Spider-Man 2 ? This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/helldivers-2-pc-players-suddenly-have-to-link-to-a-psn-account-and-theyre-not-being-chill-about-it-185835690.html?src=rss

Best iPad mini deals available now

Macworld The most recent iPad mini on sale right now is the iPad mini Apple launched way back in September 2021, and if you want to get your hands on that iPad mini (6th generation) at the best price, youve come to the right place. We are tracking the best deals, as well as the retailers that have models in stock right now. There may be a new iPad mini coming in 2024, so, if you want to find out what might be in store, and whether its worth waiting read the rumors about the 7th gen iPad mini . If you are shopping outside of the U.S. you should note that Apple increased the price of all iPads back in October 2022 (see Is Apple ripping off the rest of the world with inflated prices? ) The main reason we mention this is it might make the discounts on an iPad mini look better than they are which is why we quote the price it was as well as what it is sold for now. Read on to find details of the best places to pick up the 2021 iPad mini (6th generation) at the best pricein the U.S. and U.K.so you can get a bargain. If youre after a larger display we also have the best deals on the standard iPad and a complete round-up of the Best iPad deals . If you arent sure which model to buy read our iPad Buying Guide and you may also like to read: best iPad for kids , best iPad for students , and best iPad for seniors . Best iPad mini deals right now Youll find the lowest current prices on the 6th gen iPad mini in our automated tables below, but here are the best deals we are seeing right now: U.S. deals: Amazon, iPad mini (64GB) : $400 ($99 off, MSRP $499) Amazon, iPad mini (256GB) : $617 ($33 off, MSRP $649) U.K. deals: Amazon, iPad mini, 64GB, Wi-Fi : 529 (40 off, RRP 569) eBuyer, iPad mini, 256GB, Wi-Fi : 713 (36 off, RRP 749) 6th gen iPad mini, 64GB, WiFi, MSRP: $499/569 (WAS 479) New Refurbished Retailer Price $399.99 View Deal $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $499.99 View Deal $617 View Deal $649.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad mini (2021) 64GB Purple (Wi-Fi) $499 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 64GB Starlight (Wi-Fi) $499 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 64GB Pink (Wi-Fi) $499 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 64GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $499 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 6th gen iPad mini, 256GB, WiFi, MSRP: $649/749 (WAS 619) New Refurbished Retailer Price $617 View Deal $617 View Deal $619 View Deal $649 View Deal $649 View Deal $649 View Deal $649.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad mini (2021) 256GB Starlight (Wi-Fi) $649 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 256GB Purple (Wi-Fi) $649 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 256GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $649 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 256GB Pink (WiFi) $649 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 6th gen iPad mini, 64GB, Cellular, MSRP $649/749 (WAS 619) New Refurbished Retailer Price $649 View Deal $649 View Deal $649 View Deal $649 View Deal $649 View Deal $649.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad mini (2021) 64GB Starlight (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + 5G) $649 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 64GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + 5G) $649 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 64GB Purple (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + 5G) $649 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 6th gen iPad mini, 256GB, Cellular, MSRP $799/929 (WAS 759) New Refurbished Retailer Price $769 View Deal $769 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $799.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad mini (2021) 256GB Pink (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + 5G) $799 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 256GB Purple (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + 5G) $799 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 256GB Starlight (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + 5G) $799 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 256GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + 5G) $799 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy the iPad mini 6th gen? You can buy one from Apple and a number of other retailers (either outright or with a network provider), details of which you will find below. For a while part of the problem with buying an iPad mini right now wasnt just finding a good deal it was actually finding the model you want in stock, although stock does seem to be at more reliable levels now! If you dont want to buy the iPad mini from Apple, you may be able to pick it up from the following retailers or on contract from various network providers: US retailers: Apple Amazon Best Buy Walmart B&H Photo Video US contract deals: AT&T T-Mobile/Sprint Verizon Weve heard that US customers who buy the 5G iPad mini 6 from Apple can get a $200 pre-paid Mastercard when activating with T-Mobile/Sprint or a $200 e-gift card when activating with Verizon. Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country . UK retailers: Amazon Argos AO BT Shop Box Currys eBuyer John Lewis Laptops Direct Very Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers who stock iPads in the UK, and also offer other services, try the following: KRCS iStore Select Western Computer UK contract deals: EE O2 Sky Vodafone Virgin Media Three iPad mini refurbished deals The deals you will see above are generally from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself Apple rarely reduces prices. Apple does, however, sell reconditioned iPads in its refurbished store. So you can grab a bargain. The iPads in Apples refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full years warranty. Its not like buying secondhand. In the UK watch this page and the US Refurb Store page is here . The U.S. refurbished store has a selection that includes: Standard iPad (8th and 9th generation) iPad Air (4th generation) 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd and 3rd generation) 12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th and 5th generation) iPad mini (5th and 6th generation) Compared to the original price, you can save as much as $320 on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Get a refurbished iPad at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K. youll find a similar selection of iPads available from Apples refurbished store. Youll find the following: Standard iPad (9th generation) iPad Air (4th generation) 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd and 3rd generation) 12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th generation) iPad mini (5th and 6th generation) There are savings of 480 on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro, compared to the original price. Get a refurbished iPad at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK , which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products, but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are unfortunately very old. There is a large refurbished market for the iPad Air. Wed recommend taking a look at these refurbished resellers for iPad Air offers: Amazon AWD Big Phone Store eBay Envirofone Affordable Mac Tech Trade 4Gadgets Handtec Laptops Direct Music Magpie Preloved Smartfone Store See our full guide to buying a refurbished iPad . iPad

Android game and app deals: No Place for Bravery, Ashworld, Stardash, Ailment, more

Your Friday edition of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting down below the fold. Stop by the price drops we are tracking on the Garmin Lily 2 smartwatch , the Google Pixel Buds Pro with ANC , the OnePlus 12R handset, and Samsungs 11-inch Galaxy Tab S9 tablet on your way dow. But for now its all about the apps including No Place for Bravery, Ashworld, Stardash, Ailment: dead standoff, Little Nightmares, Three Kingdoms Last Warlord, and more. Head below for a complete look at all of todays best Android game and app deals. more

The best iPad deals this month

Macworld With new models on the way throughout 2024, now is the perfect time to grab a bargain on the iPad of your choice. As a general rule, you can find good savings on iPads at Amazon , Best Buy , and Target in the U.S., and at Amazon , John Lewis , and Currys in the U.K. But if youre looking for the best price on each model of iPad, read on for our handpicked deals. For each one youll find an automatically updated price comparison tool, so you can be sure youre getting the best deal at this exact second, and our personal picks of the best options. Best iPad deals U.S. deals Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (64GB) : $349 ($100 off, MRSP $449) Amazon, 9th-gen iPad (64GB) : $249 ($80 off, MSRP $329) Amazon, iPad Air, 64GB, Wi-Fi : $499 ($100 off, MSRP $599) Amazon, iPad mini (64GB) : $400 ($99 off, MSRP $499) U.K. deals Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (64GB) : 378 (121 off, RRP 499) Amazon, 10th gen iPad (256GB) : 700 (159 off, RRP 859) Amazon, iPad Air (64GB) : 630 (39 off, RRP 669) eBuyer, iPad mini (256GB) : 700 (49 off, RRP 749) Amazon: 11-inch iPad Pro (256GB) : 945 (84 off, RRP 1,019) Amazon: 12.9in iPad Pro, M2, 256GB, Wi-Fi for 1,265 (104 off, RRP 1,369) Best iPad deals (10th gen) 10th gen iPad, MSRP $449/499 New Refurbished Retailer Price $349 View Deal $349 View Deal $429 View Deal $449 View Deal $449 View Deal $449 View Deal $449 View Deal $449.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $449 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB Pink (Wi-Fi) $449 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB Blue (Wi-Fi) $449 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB Yellow (Wi-Fi) $449 View Deal $Not Available View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices 10.2-inch iPad (2021, 9th gen) deals Apple is still selling the 9th-generation iPad with the Home button for $329 but you can often find it for under $300. Best 10.2-inch iPad deals 9th gen iPad, 64GB WiFi, MSRP $329/369 (WAS 319) New Refurbished Retailer Price $249 View Deal $249.99 View Deal $279 View Deal $329 View Deal $329 View Deal $329 View Deal $329 View Deal $329.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad 10.2 (2021) 64GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $329 View Deal iPad 10.2 (2021) 64GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $329 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPad mini deals The iPad mini is the smallest iPad Apple sells. It sits between the iPad 2022 and the iPad Air in terms of price. Weve also got a separate article rounding up the best iPad mini deals , but here are the best we are seeing right now: Best iPad mini deals iPad mini, 64GB, MSRP: $499/569 (WAS 479) New Refurbished Retailer Price $399.99 View Deal $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $499.99 View Deal $617 View Deal $649.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad mini (2021) 64GB Purple (Wi-Fi) $499 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 64GB Starlight (Wi-Fi) $499 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 64GB Pink (Wi-Fi) $499 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 64GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $499 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPad Air deals The iPad Air is the slimmest iPad Apple sells, and thanks to its M1 chip is gives the iPad mini and iPad a run for their money. Weve also got a separate article rounding up all the best iPad Air deals but here are the best weve seen this month: Best iPad Air deals iPad Air, 64GB, MSRP: $599/669 (WAS 569) New Refurbished Retailer Price $499.99 View Deal $499.99 View Deal $499.99 View Deal $539 View Deal $559 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price $Not Available View Deal iPad Air (2014) 64GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $499 View Deal $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal iPad Air (2022) 64GB Blue (Wi-Fi) $599 View Deal iPad Air (2022) 64GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $599 View Deal iPad Air (2022) 64GB Starlight (Wi-Fi) $599 View Deal iPad Air (2022) 64GB Purple (Wi-Fi) $599 View Deal iPad Air (2022) 64GB Pink (Wi-Fi) $599 View Deal $Not Available View Deal iPad Air (2020) 256GB Green (Wi-Fi) $749 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices iPad Pro deals There are two kinds of iPad Pro, the 11-inch iPad Pro and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Following their update in 2022, both now feature the M2 chip, but the screen on the 12.9-inch model is far superior. We also have a dedicated roundup of the best deals on a new iPad Pro , but the best deals right now are below: Best iPad Pro 2022 deals i Pad Pro 11in (2022, M2, 128GB, WiFi): MSRP $799/899 New Refurbished Retailer Price $782.45 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $799.99 View Deal $1024 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price $679.99 View Deal $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2022) 128GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $799 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2022) 128GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $799 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2021) 128GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $799 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2021) 128GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $799 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2020) 128GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $999 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices iPad Pro 12.9in (2022, M2, 128GB, WiFi): MSRP $1,099/1,249 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1024 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) 128GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $1099 View Deal iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) 128GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $1099 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best ongoing iPad Pro (2021) deals 11-inch iPad Pro 2021, 128GB, MSRP: $799/899 (WAS 749) New Refurbished Retailer Price $799.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price $679.99 View Deal $Not Available View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2021) 128GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $799 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2021) 128GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $799 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2021, 128GB, MSRP: $1,099/1,249 (WAS 999) New Refurbished Retailer Price $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) 128GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi) $1099 View Deal iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) 128GB Silver (Wi-Fi) $1099 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy an iPad If youre simply looking to pick up a new iPad, there are plenty of stores that sell not only the latest models but older options that arent available from Apple anymoresome at significant savings, too. Apple Watch buyers in the U.S. can check out the following stores: Apple Amazon Best Buy Costco Target Walmart If youre based in the U.K., you can pick up an Apple Watch from the following retailers: Apple Amazon Argos Carphone Warehouse Currys John Lewis KRCS Very Apple Refurbished Store One of our favorite hunting grounds for a tasty iPad deal is the Apple Refurbished Store , where youll find iPads with huge discounts. These are items that have been returned, but in most respects you wouldnt be able to tell. Apple replaces the battery and outer shell of every refurbished iPad, and youll still get all of the accessories and manuals that would come with a new model. Plus, youll also get the same one-year warranty as you would with a brand-new iPad. The only thing that gives the game away is the box: Apple replaces the original with a white box to prevent people from buying the discounted models and selling them as new. Apple Education Store Dont forget students can get discounts on iPad devices as a part of Apples Education Discount . That concludes our guide to the best iPad deals available right now. But if youre unsure of which model you should pick up, take a look at our in-depth iPad buying guide . iPad

Redfalls two DLC heroes are still MIA a year later

As Microsoft tries to beef up its in-house Xbox studios , it may want to be more careful about leaving a trail of broken promises when things dont go as planned. A year after the hyped vampire shooter Redfall landed with a thud, a Kotaku report highlights how players are still waiting for the advertised post-launch DLC they already paid for. Redfalls Bite Back Edition is a $100 collectors variant (or $30 add-on ) that includes, among other content, a pass for two future heroes to complement the games original four. As you may have guessed, the new playable characters still havent materialized. In addition, Microsoft-owned Bethesda has gone silent on the new protagonists absence since November. Were continuing development of The Hero Pass and were excited to share more about Redfalls new heroes and other updates later next year, developer Arkane Austin wrote late last year. At the very least, it seems customers are owed clear communication or refunds if Bethesda has noped out of further development. Engadget has reached out for comment, and well update this story if we hear back. In the meantime, Kotaku s reporting on the maddening saga is worth a read. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/redfalls-two-dlc-heroes-are-still-mia-a-year-later-180838827.html?src=rss

Instagram's 'Add Yours' sticker now lets you share songs

Instagram just announced some new features coming to Stories , including a suite of interactive stickers. The music one is perhaps the most interesting, as it's an extension of the pre-existing Add Yours feature . The Add Yours Music sticker lets users share their favorite songs, along with a prompt for followers to get in on the fun by sharing their own related tracks. Of course, the song has to already be in Instagrams music library to work. To that end, Instagram has partnered with Dua Lipa to promote her new album, Radical Optimism . Many of the songs from the album are available for use in this way, and the artist herself has been posting Stories with Add Your Music stickers. Instagram Another nifty sticker added today is called Reveal. Opting for this sticker blurs the visuals of a story post and the only way followers can see the content is to DM the person who shared it. Direct messages have become a key factor behind Instagrams continued growth, with site head Adam Mosseri stating that teens actually spend more time in DMs than anywhere else on the platform. He also says that virtually all engagement growth over the past few years has come from DMs and Stories, according to reporting by Business Insider . So, yeah, this will most definitely be used as a hack by savvy creators looking to boost their engagement. The thirst traps will be thirstier and trappier than ever before. Instagram Instagram has also unveiled a sticker called Frames. This tool throws a Polaroid-esque overlay over a photo, turning it into an instant print image. To reveal the contents, followers will have to channel Andre 3000 and shake their phones like a Polaroid picture, though theres also a button. Creators can add captions which are also revealed upon shaking. This feature was originally revealed at this years Coachella festival . Instagram Finally, theres a feature called Cutouts. This tool turns any part of a video or photo in your camera roll into a sticker, which can then be applied to a story or reel. Once a cutout is created, it gets saved into an easily-accessible sticker tray for future uses. This also works with photos posted to Instagram, though the pictures have to be shared by public accounts. This has been a big month of changes for Instagram. In addition to the aforementioned new sticker systems, the social media app recently overhauled its algorithm to boost original content and deemphasize aggregator accounts. The company also changed the way Reels works to give smaller accounts a chance to expand their reach, though it remains unclear how this works. Instagram has also recently made Metas AI chatbot available in DMs , if you want some confident, yet absolutely wrong, answers to questions. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/instagrams-add-yours-sticker-now-lets-you-share-songs-180730795.html?src=rss

The 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro config you actually want is $300 off at new Amazon low

Amazon is now offering the Apple 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro for $2,599 shipped. This is an elevated configuration that includes 36GB of memory and 512GB of SSD storage. It would normally set you back $2,899 and is now down to the best price yet. Deals on these higher-end models have been on the rarer side since launching last fall, and now you can save $300 while locking in a new all-time low. If youve been waiting for a chance tosave on a MacBookwith more than 8GB of RAM, Best Buy has your back today with Apples latest release and its 36GB of onboard memory. Theres plenty more to like about the new MacBook Pro, and we break that down below the fold. more

Celebrate May the 4th with the best deals on Star Wars toys, collectibles, LEGO, games, and much more

Star Wars Day 2024 has (just about) arrived now with a massive selection of price drops and new gear from across the galaxy. Whether you embrace the Dark Side or have decided to fight back against the Dark Lord of the Sith, we have now gathered up all of the most exciting deals to celebrate May the 4th 2024 with even more to come tomorrow. From loads of new LEGO sets and rare deals on building kits to a massive collection of console and PC games from $2, toys, collectibles, some special smart lighting kits, and the worlds great life-size Baby Yoda, the Star Wars Day deals are flying now. May the 4th be with you and head below for all of the best Star Wars Day price drops of the year. more

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 lands at new Amazon all-time low of $714 (Reg. $799)

Amazon is now offering the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $714 shipped. This applies to just a single style, which includes the Trail Loop band. It would normally set you back $799 and is now down to the best Amazon price yet. Todays $85 discount is an extra $35 below our previous mention, too. We break down the new addition to Apples fitness stable in our launch coverage , and explore whats different this time around below the fold. more

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Apple Arcade FAQ: Three new games for May

Macworld Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isnt quite like PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. So if youve got questions about it, weve got plenty of answers. Updated 05/03/24: Three new games were added to Apple Arcade on May 2: A Slight Change of Sawblades+ , Dicey Dungeons+ , and Summer Pop!+ . What is Apple Arcade? Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV that features more than 200 games. The games are a mix of genres and styles, and include original games youll only find on the service and others that can be found on the regular App Store or even other platforms. Apple Arcade isnt a streaming service like Xbox Live Cloud Gaming or GeForce NOW. Games must be downloaded onto your device in order to be played. What do I need to run it? Apple Arcade was made available as part of iOS 13, iPad OS 13, tvOS 13, and macOS Catalina or later. Some of the more visually-intensive games may only run well on newer hardware, though, and some Mac games require macOS 11 (Big Sur). How much does Apple Arcade cost? Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month, and youll also get a one-month free trial. If youre currently on the $6.99 month-to-month plan and want to switch to the annual plan, you can do so on youriPhone or iPad. Open the App Store app, then tap your account icon in the upper right. Tap Subscriptions , then tap the entry for Apple Arcade . Here, you can switch to the annual plan. Apple Arcade is also included in the Apple One subscription bundles , which range from $20 a month to $38 a month. How do I sign up for Apple Arcade? There isnt an Apple Arcade appits built into the App Store. On your iPhone, iPad, or Mac open the App Store and look for the Apple Arcade tab at the bottom of the screen (or in the left column on macOS). A sign-up screen with a Try It Free button will appear. After the trial youll be charged either the monthly or annual fee, depending on your selection. When subscribing, youll need to enter your Apple ID password or use Touch ID or Face ID to sign in, and youll have to confirm your subscription purchase a few times. Once youre done with the sign up, the Arcade section of the App Store shows what games are available to you. To access a game, tap on it in the App Store, then tap the Get button. When the game is done installing on your device, the Get button turns into a Play button, and you can tap it to launch the game. The game app icon will also appear on your devices Home page. On the Apple TV, there actually is an Arcade app. Open that to see the sign-up offer. Youll also find an Arcade tab within the App Store. Does my subscription include family sharing? Yes. One $6.99 per month subscription can be shared between up to six people (including you). How do I cancel Apple Arcade? First off, keep in mind that if you cancel Apple Arcade (either before your free trial is up or after subscribing), you wont be able to keep playing the games unless you re-subscribe. If youre okay with that, you can use the same process you use to cancel any other subscription service. Heres the easiest way to do it on the iPhone and iPad: Open the App Store app and tap on your profile photo in the upper right. In the screen that pops up, press Subscriptions near the top of the page. Youll then see a list of active subscriptions, and Apple Arcade should be listed there. Tap it. Youll either see Cancel Free Trial or Cancel Subscription toward the middle of the page that appears. Tap whatever option is available , then Confirm Cancellation . And heres how to cancel Apple Arcade on the Mac: Open the App Store app and then press the icon with your profile photo in the lower left. The Account window will appear, and you should then click View Information at the top of the window. Enter your password when/if prompted. When your Account Information appears, scroll down to the Manage section and click the Manage link to the right of Subscriptions . When the list of your active subscriptions appears, click Edit to the right of Apple Arcade . Toward the middle of the page that appears, youll see a button that says either Cancel Free Trial or Cancel Subscription . Click it, then click Confirm Cancellation and Confirm . How do I access Apple Arcade games? Apple Arcade is its own tab in the App Store. You can find games to download there, and grab anything you like without fear of being charged, seeing ads, or having to later buy in-app purchases. Once downloaded, Apple Arcade games are found just like any other app on your device. Youll find this tab on the Mac, too. Youll find this tab on the Mac, too. Youll find this tab on the Mac, too. Does Apple curate the games on Apple Arcade? Yes. Apple says it is handpicking the games in Apple Arcade and that it curates them based on originality, quality, creativity, fun, and their appeal to players of all ages. Do Apple Arcade games have in-app purchases? No. In Apples words, since every game includes access to the full experience, including all game features, content, and future updates, no additional purchases will be required. Even games that have in-app purchases on the App Store wont have any in Apple Arcade. Do Apple Arcade games have ads? Also no. On a related note, Apple says Apple Arcade has no ad tracking. Is Apple Arcade a game streaming service like Googles Stadia or Xbox Game Streaming? No. All Apple Arcade are downloaded. Are Apple Arcade games available on other systems? Apple Arcade games were originally exclusive to Apple Arcadenot in the regular App Store nor on any other mobile platform. Some would appear on PC or consoles, but never in a subscription service. Apple has since relaxed that policy somewhat, and you can find games in Apple Arcade that also exist in the regular App Store or on Android. They are usually denoted by a + at the end, to differentiate the Apple Arcade version (free to download with your subscription, and free from ads or in-app purchases) from the App Store version. For example Mini Metro (App Store) vs. Mini Metro+ (Apple Arcade). Will I still be able to buy games on the App Store without an Apple Arcade subscription? Yes. Theres no sign that the existing games model will be going away, as it works fine for freemium games like Idle Heroes or Toon Blast . Apple is focusing on handpicked games for Apple Arcade, so theres little doubt that the library will be much smaller than the thousands of games available in the App Store. Are there demos for Apple Arcade games? No, and theyre not really necessary. Like App Store apps, games download quickly and can easily be removed if you dont want to keep it anymore. Apple partly envisions Apple Arcade as a way of letting players try out games with more freedom than the App Store currently allows (which is basically none). In Apples words, rather than pay upfront for each game, a subscription to Apple Arcade will give players the opportunity to try any game in the service without risk. The service has a free trial, though, as weve seen with both Apple Music and Apple News+. Am I able to keep playing Apple Arcade games if I cancel my subscription? No. As with most subscription services, you only have access while youre a subscriber. Can I use controllers with Apple Arcade games? Yes. In additional to traditional MFi (Made for iOS) controllers, you can pair some specific Bluetooth controllers for both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with either your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. Since many Apple Arcade games are playable on Mac and Apple TV (where controller support is more common), many games will support them. Some games, especially those that are also available in the broader App Store and only for iPhone or iPad, have no controller support. Recently Apple relaxed the requirements for MFi controller certification, which may have grown out of the Apple Arcade negotiations. Recently Apple relaxed the requirements for MFi controller certification, which may have grown out of the Apple Arcade negotiations. Recently Apple relaxed the requirements for MFi controller certification, which may have grown out of the Apple Arcade negotiations. How often are new games released? Games are typically released on Fridays, but not every Friday. The release schedule is sporadicsome Fridays there are no new games released, some see one game released, some more than one. Sometimes there will be no new game release, but existing games will get a big update with new content and features. On average, new games are released at a rate of about one every 2-3 weeks, though this may improve as Apple has loosened the rules around Apple Arcade exclusivity. What games have been released so far? There are over 200 games available for Apple Arcade, and the list grows all the time. 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Apex Legends is getting a solo mode for the first time in five years

Apex Legends will soon offer a Solos mode for the first time since 2019 , even though developer Respawn Entertainment said earlier this year it had no plans to let players run amok in the battle by themselves again. When the next season starts, Solos will replace the Duos mode for six weeks. The game is designed and tuned for squads of three, but Respawn recently told reporters that it wanted to acknowledge the growing interest in Solos from our players, many of whom were looking for new ways to play the game. Running the mode for half of season 21 will give the developers a chance to gain plenty of feedback from players. Perhaps that could help them figure out if Solos could become a more permanent fixture. With growing demand from players and a desire on the team to explore the concept again with everything we've learned since the mode's last appearance in 2019, Upheaval felt like the right time to reintroduce a Solos experience to Apex, events lead Mike Button said. To compensate for the lack of support from teammates, the revived Solos mode will have three unique features. If you're eliminated in the first four rounds, you'll be able to use a one-time respawn token to rejoin the action. Any unused tokens after the fourth circle closes are converted to Evo, which is used for shields and ability upgrades. The idea behind this, according to the developers, is to encourage players to be more engaged in the early going. Respawn has also created a mechanic for Solos called Battle Sense. This gives you an audio and visual cue whenever an enemy is within 50 meters. Last but not least, you'll heal passively when you're out of combat. It'll take a moment for the gradual health regeneration to start, but you can skip that initial timer by securing a kill. You'll still be able to use med kits and such to heal manually. Respawn is making some other tweaks for Solos, including adding fully kitted-out weapons, adjusting circle sizes and reducing the lobby size from 60 to 50 players. Respawn Entertainment/EA Alongside some map, cosmetic, balance and ranked changes, there'll be a new legend for players to check out. Alter hails from another dimension and that plays into her kit. She can create portals through walls, ceilings and floors. The Void Passage ability can be fired from some distance away and it has a maximum depth of 20 meters, so it can't go through mountains. After going through a portal, you'll have a few seconds of safety to assess your surroundings and prepare for a fight if need be. Allies and enemies can use the portals too, so Void Passage can open up all kinds of opportunities for flanking and rotations. With her passive ability, Alter is able to see death boxes through walls and snatch an item from one. Alter's ultimate is called Void Nexus. This drops a device that you and your teammates can interact with remotely, even while knocked down. Doing so will teleport you back to the regroup point. However, enemies have a short window to follow you. Alter's upgrades include the ability to see enemy health bars while moving through a portal. You'll be able to check out the revived Apex Legends Solos mode and play as Alter when the Upheaval season starts on May 7. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apex-legends-is-getting-a-solo-mode-for-the-first-time-in-five-years-170018005.html?src=rss

A four-pack of Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 trackers is back on sale for $70

We recommend Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 in our Bluetooth tracker buying guide to Galaxy phone owners who want an AirTags-style device that can keep tabs on their keys, luggage and other sensitive items. If that describes you, here's a quick PSA: A four-pack of the little oblong devices is currently $30 off and down to $70 at Amazon. This discount has popped up periodically since Samsung released the tracker last October, but it nevertheless matches the four-pack's lowest price to date. If you'd rather not shop at Amazon, the same bundle is available at B&H for $2 extra . If you don't need quite so many trackers, meanwhile, single SmartTag 2s are also on sale for $21 each. That's a dollar more than the device's all-time low but still $9 off its usual street price. The key thing to note with the Galaxy SmartTag 2 is that it's a Samsung-only affair. You need a Samsung phone or tablet running Android 11 or later for it to fully work, and it uses the company's SmartThings Find crowd-finding network to locate items. The latter is Samsung's alternative to Apple's Find My network and Google's recently-launched Find My Device network. (Yes, the names of these things are way too similar.) It's not as large as either of those, so it'll generally be less precise at pinpointing an item that winds up outside of your tracker's Bluetooth range. Samsung hasn't confirmed any plans for the Galaxy SmartTag 2 to support Google's expanded network, either. If you're an Android user who isn't beholden to Galaxy phones, you should wait and see if it's worth buying upcoming trackers from Chipolo and Pebblebee (among others) that are designed to use the Find My Device network. That said, because there are still a few hundred million Samsung devices that've opted into SmartThings Find out in the wild, we've found the Galaxy SmartTag 2's crowd-sourcing to be effective enough in testing. Its separation alerts i.e., its ability to ping you when you've left a tagged item behind worked about as reliably as any model we tested, and it does well to map out its location history over time. It's capable of tracking up to 120 meters (roughly 394 feet) directly over Bluetooth, which is on the longer side, plus it supports ultrawideband tech, which can help it more accurately direct you towards an item once you're close by. The device itself is simple to set up, and its flat design has a built-in cutout, so it's easy to stash in a wallet or attach to a keychain. It's also IP67-rated , so it can survive a dip underwater. Samsung says the device can last up to 500 days with typical use, and you can replace the battery once it peters out. There are technically more capable options out there (with more to come), and all Bluetooth trackers carry some level of privacy issues . A device like this isn't ideal for warding off theft, either. But for forgetful Galaxy diehards who are looking to save some cash, this is a decent deal. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/a-four-pack-of-samsungs-galaxy-smarttag-2-trackers-is-back-on-sale-for-70-165237932.html?src=rss

EVOLVs PRO V2 electric scooter offers 44 MPH speed for 37 miles at $1,799 (Save $200)

EVOLV is offering a $200 off special on two of its electric scooter models, like the popular PRO V2 Electric Scooter for $1,799 shipped , after using the on-page promo code PROV2-ROCKS at checkout. Down from its $1,999 price tag, weve seen a few different discounts drop over the last year on this particular model since its release, all of them falling to the same $1,799 low during major holiday shopping events like Black Friday and Christmas sales. Todays deal is no different, coming in as a solid $200 markdown that lands at the lowest price we have tracked. more

The best games on PlayStation Plus, Extra, and Premium

To get the most bang for your buck, here are the best games to play on PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium.

Embrace the Dark Side with CASETiFYs new Star Wars Apple gear accessory collection from $35

CASETiFY is unleashing its new official Star Wars collection today with a series of fresh new iPhone 15 case designs alongside Apple Watch bands, AirPods cases, MagSafe chargers, and more. This certainly isnt the first time it has taken its gear to a galaxy far, far away, and likely wont be the last, but this time it is clearly embracing the Dark Side. Featuring a range of Galactic Empire, Darth Vader and Death Star designs, this time it is trading in the more colorful approach it took on last years collection to bow down to the Dark Lord of the Sith. Now available for purchase on this special landing page, we will dive into some of our favorites of the bunch down below. more

Research indicates that carbon dioxide removal plans will not be enough to meet Paris treaty goals

New research conducted by the University of East Anglia (UEA) suggests that current carbon removal plans will not be enough to comply with Paris treaty goals to limit global warming to 1.5C, as reported in a study published by Nature . Scientists came to this conclusion by measuring the emissions gap between various national climate protection plans and what is actually needed to reach that goal. This first-of-its-kind study found a gap of up to 3.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) between current global plans to remove carbon from the atmosphere and whats needed by 2050 to avoid the worst impacts of global warming . These impacts include heatwaves, floods, droughts, melting ice and sea level rise . Since 2010, the United Nations environmental organization UNEP has taken similar measurements of this emissions gap. UEAs research, which focuses primarily on CO2 removal, indicates that climate policy requires a more ambitious scope if we are to, well, survive as a species. This means a more nuanced and robust approach that still keeps current carbon removal practices in place, but with a renewed focus on cutting emissions, renewable energy and minimizing deforestation. There are also novel carbon removal options that many nations have been slow to discuss, let alone implement. These include advanced air filters systems and enhanced rock weathering . The latter is a technique in which carbon is removed from the atmosphere and stored in rocks. These techniques account for the removal of just 0.002 billion tons of C02 per year, compared to 3 billion tons through conventional options. The research indicates that these novel options must become more prevalent in the coming years to help meet that 1.5C threshold. The calculation should certainly be refined, said the studys lead author, Dr. William Lamb, of the MCC Applied Sustainability Science working group. This much is clear: without a rapid reduction in emissions towards zero, across all sectors, the 1.5C limit will not be met under any circumstances. Co-author Dr. Naomi Vaughan, of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at UEA, added that countries need more awareness, ambition and action on scaling up carbon dioxide removal methods together with deep emissions reductions to achieve the aspirations of the Paris Agreement. To that end, even if every country sticks to promises regarding carbon removal targets, the amount of carbon removed would likely increase by a maximum of 0.5 billion tons by 2030 and 1.9 billion tons by 2050. The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that it would take a removal increase of 5.1 billion tons to avoid the worst effects of climate change. So, yeah, theres that gap of 3.2 billion tons. We arent doomed, at least not yet anyways. The IPCC suggests an alternative scenario in which the worlds governments work together to reduce global energy demand, hastened by politically initiated behavior. In this scenario, carbon removal would increase by 2.5 billion tons by 2050 and alternative methods would help tighten the emissions gap to just 400 million tons. So we basically have to shift our entire society from one of self interest to one of global cooperation. It never hurts to dream and, hey, maybe AI will swoop in and save us . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/research-indicates-that-carbon-dioxide-removal-plans-will-not-be-enough-to-meet-paris-treaty-goals-161113129.html?src=rss

Rabbit R1 review: A $199 AI toy that fails at almost everything

I hate the Rabbit R1 . It's yet another sign that standalone AI gadgets, like the Humane AI Pin , are fundamentally useless devices meant to attract hype and VC funding without benefitting users at all. It's like trying to build a skyscraper on quicksand: Today's AI models are great for parlor tricks, but they're ultimately untrustworthy. How do you create a device around that? The Rabbit R1's big selling point has been its large action model, or LAM, which can supposedly understand what you say and get things done. But really, that's just marketing speak. At the moment, the R1 can barely do anything as an AI assistant. And the few tasks it can actually accomplish, like placing DoorDash orders, are faster and easier to tackle on your phone. You know, the device we already own that can tap into AI features and fast cellular networking. Rabbit R1: design and build I'll admit, the Rabbit R1 looks adorable, but that's mostly down to the design magic of Teenage Engineering, a company that can make a simple tripod look desirable. The R1 is clearly building on the Playdate , another tiny square gadget from Teenage Engineering. Instead of that game handhelds iconic crank, the R1 has a far less satisfying scroll wheel. Its glossy plastic case also feels a lot cheaper and thicker than the Playdate, almost like what you'd expect from a child's toy. Alongside the dull 2.9-inch screen, there's a unique 8-megapixel 360 eye camera, which can rotate either towards you or away from you. It's an interesting way to avoid bundling two separate cameras, so I'll give Rabbit credit for that. But the 360 eye isn't meant for taking photos: Instead, it's all about computer vision. You can ask the R1 to describe what's in front of you, from objects to documents and articles, and wait for an AI-generated summary. While this is something that could be useful for people with visual impairments, those users could do the same with ChatGPT, Microsoft's Copilot or built-in tools on their phones (which also have vastly superior cameras). Using the Rabbit R1 is an exercise in futility Beyond its looks, the Rabbit R1 is mostly a failure. Once its turned on, you should be able to hit the push to talk button on its side and ask the AI assistant whatever you want: the weather, local traffic or a summary of a recent book. In my testing, though, the R1 would often deliver the weather when I asked for traffic, and sometimes it would hear my request and simply do nothing. The R1 becomes more frustrating the more you use it: Its scroll wheel is the only way to interact with its interface (even though the display is also a touchscreen), and it's simply awkward to use. There's no rhyme or reason for how long you need to scroll to move between menu options. The mere act of selecting things is a pain, since the confirmation button is on the right side of the R1. That button would be far easier to hit somewhere below the scroll wheel or better yet, just let me use the damn touchscreen! Photo by Devindra Hardawar/Engadget Oddly, the Rabbit's touchscreen does recognize taps whenever you need to enter text like a Wi-Fi network password. But even that process is annoying, since it involves turning the R1 on its side and typing on a laughably tiny keyboard. Honestly, I felt like I was being punked every time I had to use it. (Cue the obligatory, What is this, a keyboard for ants ?) Third-party apps on the Rabbit R1 The more I used the Rabbit R1, the more I felt like it was purposefully designed to drive me insane. It can play music from Spotify (if you have a paid subscription), but what's the point of doing that with its terrible 2-watt speaker? Are you expected to connect Bluetooth headphones? You can ask the R1 to generate art via Midjourney AI (again, with a paid account), but it often failed to show me the pictures that were created. On the rare occasion they did show up, I couldn't actually do anything with the AI pictures from the R1. I'd have to load up Midjourney's Discord server on my phone or computer to share them around. Photo by Devindra Hardawar/Engadget When I asked the R1 to find me an Uber to a local theater, it told me that the Uber service may be slow to load on RabbitOS and isn't available everywhere (uh, thanks?). After 30 seconds of idling, it said the Uber service may be under maintenance, or there may be an issue with my credentials. (I logged out and back into Uber on the Rabbit Hole website, which you use to manage the R1, but the error persisted.) LAM works by operating the Uber web app on the cloud on your behalf, Rabbit representative Ryan Fenwick told me over e-mail when I asked why I couldnt get the Uber service to work. Uber ultimately decides how and whether it serves users, so depending on factors like the location youre booking from, your ride history, etc., it may vary from time to time. Were implementing measures that help to improve the success rate and transparency of ride booking through R1, so over time the experience should improve. At least the Rabbit R1 was able to get me a sandwich. I asked it to find some lunch nearby and it spent an entire minute communing with Postmates and its AI cloud the precise amount of time it would take me to complete a GrubHub order on my phone. The R1 eventually returned with three chaotic choices: Subway, a nearby Henris Bakery and a restaurant five miles away Ive never heard of Photo by Devindra Hardawar/Engadget I opted for Henris (they do make killer sandwiches), and the R1 showed me a whopping six menu items. Its tiny screen could only hold a picture of the item, its name and the price you can't tap into it to get a longer description or customize anything. You can only add items to your cart or remove them. I chose two sandwiches and, to my surprise, the R1 completed the order without ever confirming my payment information or delivery address. It was working entirely off of my DoorDash defaults, and thankfully those were up to date. As soon as the order was placed, my iPhone started lighting up with all sorts of useful information from DoorDash. I received a confirmation from the restaurant, a detailed look at the bill (the R1 apparently added my default 20% tip) and the name of my delivery driver. It took the R1 several minutes before it confirmed the order, and it only occasionally updated me that it was coming closer. My sandwiches eventually arrived, but I was more struck by the many ways things could have gone wrong. This isn't 1999; I'm no longer impressed by simply being able to order food online like I did from Kozmo.com (RIP). But even back then, I was able to get a full look at menus and customize things. The fact that I could look over at my phone and see the DoorDash app being far more useful made me instantly lose faith in the R1. There are other things the R1 can do, like recording and summarizing meetings. But thats also something several apps can do on my phone and computer. The on-demand translation feature seemed to work fine converting English to Spanish and Japanese, but its no better than Google Translate or ChatGPT on my phone. Photo by Devindra Hardawar/Engadget Whats the point of the Rabbit R1? All of this leads me to ask: What's the point of the Rabbit R1, really? it certainly can't replace your phone, since it can't make calls or send texts. While you can add a SIM card for always-on connectivity, that just makes it more expensive. It'll still be useless on the go, anyway. Perhaps, you could argue, it's a companion device to help avoid being distracted by your phone. But it's so slow and hard to use that I find my smartphone's notification-filled hellscape far more calming. There's nothing zen at all about having yet another device that you have to buy, charge and carry. And if you suffer battery life anxiety, you absolutely should stay away from the Rabbit R1. When I first received it, the R1 would burn through its battery while sitting idle, doing absolutely nothing , for eight hours. The first major RabbitOS update helped considerably, but the R1 still cant last an entire day on a single charge. For a device that has such a tiny screen and offloads its work to the cloud, thats simply inexcusable. Photo by Devindra Hardawar/Engadget I suppose you could argue that the $199 Rabbit R1 is a good deal compared to the $699 Humane AI Pin (which also requires a $24 monthly subscription), but thats like saying rabbit droppings dont smell bad compared to dog poop. Technically true! But in the end its all still shit. The Humanes projection screen is at least an interesting twist on mobile UI, and its potentially less cumbersome as a wearable. The Rabbit AI assistant, on the other hand, is basically just a chunkier and dumber phone. Dont buy the R1. Even if Rabbit somehow manages to deliver on some of the promises of its LAM like the ability to train the R1 to handle the variety of tasks I have no faith that itll actually work well. My advice extends to every standalone AI gadget: Just stay away. Your phone is enough. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/rabbit-r1-review-a-199-ai-toy-that-fails-at-almost-everything-161043050.html?src=rss

Best Apple deals: Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, and more

Macworld Whether youre looking to gift an Apple product or just pick one up for yourself, weve scoured the web for the best prices on everything from Macs to MacBooks, iPads to iPhones, Apple Watches to Apple TVs, and more. If you are wondering if Apple has sales, prepare to be disappointed. Apple rarely discounts its own productseven during its annual Black Friday shopping event , it traditionally elects to give out gift vouchers rather than reducing prices. It also offers year-round discounts to students , including a Back To School event where students can get up to $150 in gift cards when purchasing certain Apple products. Theres also the Apple Refurbished Store where you can sometimes grab a bargain. But if you want a new Apple device right now, other stores often offer up Apple discounts worth grabbing. In this article, youll find real-time pricing at all major retailers for Apples current lineup, and weve also highlighted some of the top discounts each week. Plus, for even more deals, weve linked to our dedicated deals round-ups for each product category. Use the table of contents to jump to the best deals right now for the Apple product you want. Best AirPods deals Foundry Foundry Foundry U.S. Amazon, AirPods (2nd gen) : $89 ($40 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, AirPods Pro (2nd gen, USB-C) : $190 ($60 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, AirPods (3rd-gen, wired case) : $162 ($7 off, MSRP $169) Amazon, AirPods Max : $519 ($40 off, MSRP $549) U.K. eBuyer, AirPods (3rd gen, MagSafe case) : 170 (9 off, RRP 179) See our dedicated round-up of the best AirPods deals Best iPhone and accessory deals Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry In the U.S. specific iPhone deals are hard to come by apart from carrier offers for new signups and trade-ins. We recommend checking Verizon , AT&T , and T-Mobiles sites if youre looking to change carriers or add a new line. Apple also offers trade-ins and carrier deals through its website. We also recommend that you look at our round-up of iPhone 14 deals and iPhone 15 deals for U.S. readers . In the U.K., we frequently see Apple-certified resellers discount unlocked iPhones. Right now we are seeing up to 100 off the price of most iPhone 15 handsets at several resellers currently: look for money off at Amazon , Currys and Very . We are recording all the best prices of iPhone 15 in the U.K. separately, but here is a small selection: Amazon, iPhone 15, 128GB, 699 (100 off, RRP 799) Amazon, iPhone 15 Plus, 128GB, 799 (100 off, RRP 899) Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro, 128GB , 899 (100 off, RRP 999) Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro Max, 256GB , 1,099 (100 off, RRP 1,199) In the U.K. it is also possible to find discounts on the now discontinued iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, and iPhone 13 mini, and older handsets, including the following deals, but remember Apple has reduced pricing in the U.K. for the new range of handsets, so the discounts may not be as good as they look: Amazon, iPhone 14 : 599 (100 off; RRP 699) Argos, iPhone 14 Plus : 699 (100 off; RRP 799) Amazon, iPhone 13 : 499 (100 off; RRP 599) John Lewis, iPhone SE (2022) : 379 (50 off, plus two-year warranty; RRP 429) Currys, iPhone 12 : 449 (150 off; RRP was 599 before being discontinued in 2023) Also see our dedicated round-up of the best iPhone deals . U.K. readers can browse contract deals using the tool embedded below. Click Choose Smartphone to register which model youre interested in. Best iPad deals Dominik Tomaszewski/IDG Dominik Tomaszewski/IDG Dominik Tomaszewski/IDG You can save a decent amount on most iPads, from time to time we do see really good discounts, especially on the larger capacity models. U.S. Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (64GB) : $349 ($100 off, MRSP $449) Amazon, 9th-gen iPad (64GB) : $249 ($80 off, MSRP $329) Amazon, iPad Air, 64GB, Wi-Fi : $499 ($100 off, MSRP $599) Amazon, iPad mini (64GB) : $400 ($99 off, MSRP $499) U.K. Amazon, 10.9in 10th gen iPad 64GB WiFi, 378 (121 off, RRP 499) Amazon, 10.9in 10th gen iPad 256GB WiFi 700 (159 off, RRP 859) Amazon, iPad Air, 64GB, WiFi: 630 (39 off, RRP 669) eBuyer, iPad mini, 256GB, Wi-Fi : 700 (49 off, RRP 749) Amazon: 11in iPad Pro, M2, 256GB, Wi-Fi for 945 (84 off, RRP 1,019) Amazon: 12.9in iPad Pro, M2, 128GB , Wi-Fi for 1,190 (59 off, RRP 1,249) See our dedicated round-ups of the best iPad deals below Best iPad 10.9-inch deals . Best iPad Air deals . Best deals iPad Pro deals . Best iPad mini deals . Best Apple Watch deals Jason Cross/IDG Jason Cross/IDG Jason Cross/IDG We have new Apple Watches for 2023: the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9. We probably wont see huge discounts there for a while, but expect to see resellers reduce the price of the original Ultra and Series 8. U.S. Amazon, Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm) : $299 ($100 off, MSRP $399) Amazon, Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm) : $329 ($100 off, MSRP $429) Walmart, Apple Watch SE 2 (40mm) : $189 ($60 off, MSRP $249) Walmart, Apple Watch SE 2 (44mm) : $209 ($70 off, MSRP $279) Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 2 : $780 ($19 off, MSRP $799) U.K. AO, Apple Watch Ultra 2 : 769 (30 off, RRP 799) John Lewis, Apple Watch SE2: 199 (20 off, RRP 219) See our dedicated round-up of the best Apple Watch deals Best MacBook deals IDG IDG IDG U.S. Amazon, 13-inch Macbook Air (M1, 256GB) : $699 ($300 off, MSRP $999) B&H Photo, 13-inch MacBook Air (M2, 256GB) : $999 ($100 off, MSRP, $1,099) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air (M3, 256GB) : $1,199 ($100 off, MSRP $1,299) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 512GB ) : $1,550 ($49 off, MSRP $1,599) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 12-core GPU, 18-core GPU, 1TB) : $2,199 ($200 off, MSRP $2,399) Amazon, 16-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 12core CPU, 18core GPU, 512GB) : $2,299 ($200 off, MSRP $2,499) U.K. KRCS, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB) 1,424 (75 off, RRP 1,499) KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 256GB) 1,234 (65 off, RRP 1,299) KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB) 1,614 (85 off, RRP 1,699) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M2 (512GB) 1,299 (300 off, RRP 1,599) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 10-core GPU, 14-core GPU, 512GB) : 1,540 (159 off, MSRP 1,699) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU), 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD : 1,700 (199 off, MSRP 1,899) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro (11-core CPU, 14-core GPU), 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD : 1,880 (219 off, MSRP 2,099) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro (12-core CPU, 18-core GPU), 18GB RAM, 1TB SSD : 2,230 (269 off, MSRP 2,499) See our dedicated round-ups of the best MacBook Pro deals and the best MacBook Air deals . Best Mac desktop deals iMac iMac IDG iMac IDG IDG Apple doesnt only make laptops, if its a desktop you are after take a look at these discounts for the iMac, Mac mini and Mac Studio. U.S. Best Buy: 24-inch M1 iMac (8-core GPU, 512GB) : $1,150 ($549 off, MSRP was $1,699) Amazon: Mac mini (M2, 256GB) : $579 ($20 off, MRSP $599) U.K. KRCS, 24-inch M3 iMac, 8-core GPU, 256GB : 1,329 (70 off, RRP 1,399) Amazon, 24-inch M3 iMac,10-core GPU, 512GB : 1,669 (170 off, RRP 1,799) Amazon: M2 Mac mini, 512GB : 769 (80 off MRSP 849) Amazon: M2 Pro Mac mini, 512GB : 1,270 (129 off MRSP 1,399) AO, Mac Studio M2 Max : 1,906 (193 off, MSRP 2,099) For more Mac deals check out our round-up of the best Mac Studio deals and the best Mac mini deals , plus our dedicated round-up of the best iMac deals . Apple Inc, Apple Watch, Audio, iPad, iPhone, Mac

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Nanoleaf offers up to $190 off epic Star Wars Day smart lighting bundles, plus launch deal on new Matter lightstrip

Nanoleaf, one of our favorite smart lighting brands, has launched a wide ranging Star Wars Day sale offering some solid deals on a series of its Line, Triangle, mini Triangle, and more intelligent wall lighting panel bundles. Theres even some sweet custom bundles that consist of various shapes you can use to create the perfect lit-up Tie Fighter or Baby Yoda up on your wall. We will explore all of the deals down below, but the brand is also debuting its new Matter Smart Multicolor HD Lightstrip with a notable pre-order deal attached ahead of the mid-May shipping window. Hit the jump for a closer look at all of it. more

Worlds first smart indoor smoker from GE receives third discount to $799 (Reg. $999)

Amazon is offering the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker for $799 shipped. Down from its $999 price tag, this is the third official discount on this first-of-its-kind appliance and comes in as a $200 markdown off the going rate $100 above the all-time low from January. While its not as low as its launch discount four months ago, this is still a great opportunity to snag this innovative appliance for far cheaper than we first reported back when it was announced ahead of CES 2024. You can learn more about this smoker from our in-depth announcement coverage , or by heading below the fold. more

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Take JBLs waterproof Clip 4 Bluetooth speaker on summer adventures at $50 (Reg. $80)

While the brand did unveil its latest Clip 5 model earlier this year at CES , Amazon is now offering a notable deal on the mostly comparable JBL Clip 4 portable Bluetooth speaker to get you ready for summer tunes with a discount. The regularly $80 speaker is now selling for $49.95 shipped in various colorways including the black model, my personal favorite grey/gold treatment, and more. Todays 38% price drop delivers one of the lowest prices we have tracked on this one via Amazon, coming within $5 of the most readily available deals we have tracked over the last year or so. As the name suggests, JBLs Clip lineup takes on a unique form-factor with an oversized carabiner-style clasp along the top making for a notable wireless audio solution whether youre out in the backyard, hiking the trails, or hanging our with friends under the sun. Head below for details on the specs and more. more

Rad Power drops RadRunner 2 e-bike to $1,299 ($100 off), offers accessories for other models

Rad Power Bikes has launched a flash sale through May 8 that is giving you three varying deals on three different e-bike models; either a $100 off discount or free accessories. The first of these deals is on the RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike for $1,299 shipped . Usually fetching $1,399 since the company lowered prices across its lineup of models , weve seen this e-bike included in most of the companys holiday sales as well as several flash sales throughout the months, often falling to $1,299, but we have seen one instance of the price dropping further to the $1,199 low. Todays deal is a solid $100 markdown off the going rate that lands at the second-lowest price we have tracked. more

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Uber rival Bolt secures 220M in prep for IPO

Estonian mobility startup Bolt has secured a 220mn credit facility as it plans to go public next year. This type of financing is a more flexible loan option, which allows a business to withdraw and repay funds as needed, on an ongoing basis. Kind of like a credit card for companies. The credit facility provides Bolt with additional flexibility as we work towards being IPO-ready, CEO and founder Markus Villig said in a statement. Lenders including Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan. The money supplements Bolts strong cash position and strengthens its liquidity profile, the company said. Alongside This story continues at The Next Web Or just read more coverage about: Uber

Save up to $500 on Cricut crafting and DIY machines from $49: Cutters, heat presses, more

Amazon has now launched a new sale event featuring the Cricut cutting, crafting, and DIY machines and accessories. The brands unique at-home DIY machines range from heat presses for t-shirts and tote bags, to the more pro-grade Autopress that is now up to a whopping $500 off the MSRP, and the home crafting-ready Joy cutter for creating personalized cards and trinkets of all sorts. Todays deals also include some accessories for each of them with offers starting from $49 shipped and up 60% in savings . Youll find all of the Cricut deals on tap today over on this landing page alongside some highlights down below all of the offers listed after the jump are either matching or undercutting our previous mentions by as much as $100. more

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WORX 20V 22-inch cordless electric hedge trimmer falls to $78 in 1-day Best Buy sale

For today only, Best Buy is offering the WORX 20V 22-inch Power Share Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer for $77.99 shipped . Down from its $120 price tag, it spent the last year rising and falling between its MSRP and $85, until Christmas sales rolled around and brought costs down further to the $70 low. Since the new year began its only seen two discounts, both to $89, with todays deal coming in to remedy the situation as a 35% markdown off the going rate that lands at the third-lowest price we have tracked just $8 above the all-time low. With its 2.0Ah battery and its 22-inch dual-action blades, this trimmer provides up to 40 minutes of continuous runtime on a single charge with a 3/4-inch cutting capacity; with its battery being interchangeable with over 75+ other 20V, 40V, and 80V tools in the Power Share ecosystem. It sports a lightweight design that absorbs vibrations far more efficiently alongside its D-grip handle that lets you hold it from any angle, ensuring a more comfortable and ergonomic experience. Also includes a charger and safety guard for the blades. more

Todays best iOS game and app deals: Overwinter Survival, Kingdom Rush, more

Friday is here once again, on the eve of Star Wars Day 2024 , and we have a fresh batch of discounted iOS games and apps to take into the weekend. Youll want to scope out this mornings deals on AirPods 3 as well as Ankers new Qi2 15W MagSafe power bank , this offer on Apples AirTag , the 10th Generation iPad , and everything else youll find in our curated hub . But for now its on to the App Store discounts. Highlights in todays collection include titles like Overwinter Survival, Kingdom Rush Origins HD, Tower of Fortune, Wreckfest, and Dream Park Story. Hit the jump for everything else. more

Boeings Starliner spacecraft may finally take its first crewed flight next week

Boeings Starliner crew capsule, which has been plagued by years of setbacks and cost overruns amounting to roughly $1.5 billion, is about to take its first flight with humans on board. Boeing was chosen 10 years ago alongside SpaceX to develop a spacecraft that could ferry astronauts from US soil to the International Space Station (ISS), thus allowing NASA to end its reliance on Russia for crewed flights. The companies were each awarded a fixed-price contract under NASAs Commercial Crew Program: $4.2 billion to Boeing for its CST-100 (Starliner) and $2.6 billion for SpaceXs Crew Dragon. Their initial deadline of 2017 proved to be a bit too ambitious. SpaceX managed its first crewed flight in 2020 and about a dozen since while Boeing has struggled to get its Starliner capsule off the ground. But as soon as May 6, itll finally have a crewed flight under its belt. Starliner is now at Cape Canaveral Space Force Stations Launch Complex-41 attached to the ULA Atlas V rocket thatll send it on its way to the ISS. Liftoff is planned for 10:34PM ET on Monday, May 6. The capsule will be carrying two NASA astronauts: Butch Wilmore, the missions commander, and Suni Williams, who will serve as pilot. NASA Not only is it Starliners first crewed flight, but this test is only its third flight ever. The spacecraft (without anyone aboard) successfully demonstrated its ability to reach, dock and undock from the ISS in spring 2022 when it conducted its second Orbital Flight Test. On its previous attempt, in 2019, Starliner failed to make it all the way to the ISS thanks to a software issue that resulted in it burning too much fuel (one of a few problems Boeing missed after it opted at the time not to do end-to-end testing ). Its suffered numerous other problems, too, in the years since Boeing bagged the NASA contract, causing the company to slip far behind SpaceX. There was a toxic fuel leak during a 2018 test. Then corrosion caused valves in the propulsion system to stick, waylaying Boeings plans for a 2021 launch, as Ars Technica reported earlier this year. Problems with the spacecrafts parachute deployment system derailed plans for a launch last summer, and the team had to remove around a mile of flammable tape. Boeing has also had its fair share of troubles beyond Starliner during this time, facing increased scrutiny into the safety of its airplanes particularly the 737 Max line after two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019, on top of other less serious incidents. Most recently, a panel blew off a 737 Max 9 mid-flight in January, forcing it to make an emergency landing. The May 6 flight marks a major step toward Starliners certification as a crew transport system that NASA can actually put into its rotation for trips to the ISS. That will give the space agency the redundancy its looking for; with both Crew Dragon and Starliner in operation, itll always have a backup option in case something happens to one of them. Both NASA and Boeing have been adamant that the capsule has been put through an exhaustive review process and is ready to support astronauts. NASA wrapped up its Crew Flight Test Readiness Review of Starliner on April 25. The first crewed flight of a new spacecraft is an absolutely critical milestone, NASA associate administrator Jim Free said during a briefing on the completion of the review. The lives of our crewmembers Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are at stake we dont take that lightly at all. The latest review is the culmination of a detailed review season that has really thoroughly established that we are really ready to go on this flight, said NASA chief flight director Emily Nelson. NASA/Frank Michaux Its expected to take about 24 hours for Starliner to reach the ISS after it lifts off, and as this is a test flight, its onboard crew will have a lengthy task list of systems and equipment checks to complete across every phase of the journey. While Starliner can operate autonomously, the crew will test its manual controls and make sure its in good shape for manual abort scenarios. After Starliner docks to the space station, the astronauts will spend about a week there working with the current crew, Expedition 71. Then, theyll undock from the orbiting lab and head home and put Starliner through the test of reentry and landing. A few potential landing sites in the southwest US have been picked out, including the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Wilmore and Williams have been training for Starliners first flight for years. They know the vehicle inside and out, and theyve been part of the test environment thats developed the Starliner capability, said Steve Stich, manager for NASAs Commercial Crew Program. All involved in last Thursdays briefing acknowledged that they may encounter some unexpected challenges, and that theres much to be learned from this first crewed flight. Its a good reminder for all of us that the team has practiced, run sims, run models, but theres nothing like flying in the space environment, said Free. The NASA and Boeing officials also expressed their confidence that the craft itself and the teams handling its journey are well-prepared for the job. The astronauts echoed these sentiments upon arriving at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. We wouldnt be here if it werent ready, Wilmore said, addressing questions from the press. We are ready, the spacecrafts ready, and the teams are ready. If Starliner for whatever reason cant launch on the 6th, itll have backup opportunities on May 7, 10 and 11. After the Crew Flight Test is complete and the astronauts are back home, NASA will get to work certifying the spacecraft for future missions bringing crews to and from the ISS. Its currently targeting 2025 for Starliner to begin duty. I dont want to get too far ahead because we still need to fly a successful mission, said Free ahead of Starliners launch, but when we do, and when we certify Starliner, the United States will have two unique human space transportations that provide critical redundancies for ISS access. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/boeings-starliner-spacecraft-may-finally-take-its-first-crewed-flight-next-week-140056150.html?src=rss

Todays best game deals: Star Wars Jedi Survivor up to 57% off at $30, plus much more

We are now less than 24 hours of away from the 2024 Star Wars day celebration, but the deals are already starting to roll in. Alongside LEGOs Star Wars May the 4th promotion , loads of deals on galactic brick-built sets , and more, just about every Star Wars game on console and PC is also now on sale . While there will be more to come tomorrow, one highlight here is the Amazon offer we are tracking on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The regularly up to $70 title is now selling for $29.99 shipped on Amazon to deliver up to 57% in savings and the lowest price we can find. This deal comes within less than $1 of the best we have tracked on Amazon for a physical copy and wonderful chance to land Respawns latest Jedi experience in your collection. Just be sure to swing by our master Star Wars Day game deal roundup for a closer look at some highlights across all platforms and the upcoming sale events going live tomorrow too. Then hit the jump for more. more

Eves latest HomeKit Door and Window sensor with Matter falls to $40 (Reg. $50)

Amazon now offers theEve Door & Window with Matter for$39.95 shipped. This is down from its usual $50 price tag in order to save you 20%. Its matching the second-best price to date and is the lowest offer in months. We did see it drop down to $36 once, but this is the lowest otherwise. The refreshed Eve Door and Window sensor comes backed with newfound Thread and Matter connectivity in order to unlock the capabilities of your Siri smart home. Hooking into all of the automations of your HomeKit setup, you can usethis sensorto automatically turn on lights when a door is opened, not let the AC turn on if theres a window open, and countless other things. more

Annual Vitamix Mothers Day sale: Up to $100 off some of the best blenders out there, more

The annual Vitamix Mothers Day sale is now in full swing with up to $100 in savings on the brands pro-grade blending systems. While the Vitamix kitchen gear certainly isnt the most affordable out there, we are talking about some seriously heavy-duty blending action that, in many cases, lasts a lifetime or more. Much of the models on sale here today include lengthy warranties ranging from 3 years up to 10 years, providing an investment piece you can relyon for a whole lot longer than your average plastic options in much lower price points. Not to mention the robust builds and laser-cut aircraft metal blades youll find on most models. Youll find all of the Vitamix Mothers Day deals on this landing page and some top picks down below. more

Ankers new Qi2 15W MagSafe power bank with stand drops to $59.50 (Reg. $70)

Ankers official Amazon storefront is offering its new MagGo Qi2 6,600mAh Power Bank for $59.49 shipped after youve clipped the on-page coupon . Thats down from the usual $70 price tag for one of the first times and a match of the second-best price to date. Todays offer applies to several colorways and is the best in months. We did recently see a buy two save 15% offer, but now you can save on just the companys latest power bank all on its own. more

Garmin Lily 2 smartwatch sees first discounts starting at $200 (Save $50)

Amazon is now offering the first price cut on the new Garmin Lily 2 Smartwatch. This sleek fitness tracker just launched earlier in the year and now sells for $199.99 shipped . Thats $50 off the usual $250 price tag and the only offer so far. Its, of course, a new all-time low and a well-timed offer for bringing home a stylish, yet powerful workout companion. You can also swap in one of the more premium designs with a leather band at $249.99, down from $300 for the first time. more

ESRs Apple Pencil alternative with magnetic charging is back down at $24 in various colors

The official ESR Amazon storefront is once again giving folks a chance to score a notable deal on its Digital Pencil Pro for iPad down at$24.29with free shippingfor Prime members or in orders over $25 in the white, dark silver, and silver colorways. This one landed on Amazon last summer with the silver variants hitting earlier this year. Originally $40, it now carries a regular price at $35 directly from ESR where it is on sale for $27. Todays deal comes within cents of the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon since launch to deliver an affordable Apple Pencil alternative. There are plenty of inexpensiveoptions out there, but this one fetches slightly more because of its wireless charging action on all iPads with a magnetic connector it does also include USB-C charging as well. Youll find what ESR calls an active nib on one end for writing and drawing alongside a capacitive tip option for easier swiping and clicking. This model boasts tilt sensitivity tech for thicker lines and shading by tilting the angle of the nib as well. Head below for more details. more

Google says Epics Play Store demands are too much and too self-serving

Epic Games won its antitrust lawsuit against Google in December when a federal jury found that the latter violated US antitrust laws with regards to how it runs the Play Store. A few months later, the gaming developer submitted its list of demands, which if implemented will blow the Play Store wide open . Now, Google has filed an injunction telling the court that no, it will not give Epic what it wants without a fight, because the company's asks stray far beyond the trial record. The remedies Epic had submitted would require the court not just to create a global regulatory regime to set prices for apps, Google wrote in the filing as seen by Engadget, but also to micromanage a highly complex and dynamic ecosystem used by billions of consumers and app developers around the world. If you'll recall, Epic wants Google to open up Android to third-party app stores and to make its catalog of apps available to those stores. It also wants restrictions on pre-installed apps to be outlawed and to prohibit any Google activity that incentivizes third-parties. Google said that bowing down to all those demands would effectively prevent [it] from competing, which in turn would negatively affect Android users and developers. Epic's proposals only benefit Epic, Google said in its filing, and will harm other developers by depriving them of control over where their app is distributed. Manufacturers will no longer be able to take advantage of the partnerships Google typically offers, while users have to deal with additional security and privacy risks. The company also slammed Epic over the vagueness of its proposed injunction, which would require the repeated and ongoing intervention of the courts. Similarly, Epic's demands would apparently require the court to micromanage Google's business. Epics demands would harm the privacy, security, and overall experience of consumers, developers, and device manufacturers, Wilson White, Google's Vice President of Government Affairs & Public Policy, told Engadget in a statement. Not only does their proposal go far beyond the scope of the recent US trial verdict which we will be challenging its also unnecessary due to the settlement we reached last year with State Attorneys General from every state and multiple territories. We will continue to vigorously defend our right to a sustainable business model that enables us to keep people safe, partner with developers to innovate and grow their businesses, and maintain a thriving Android ecosystem for everyone. Google said that if Epic truly wants to promote competition rather than create an unfair, court- supervised advantage for itself, then it would take cues from its settlement with the state officials that previously accused the company of abusing its dominance on Android app distribution. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney was, unsurprisingly, unhappy with that settlement , tweeting at the time: If Google is ending its payments monopoly without imposing a Google Tax on third party transactions, we'll settle and be Google's friend in their new era. But if the settlement merely pays off the other plaintiffs while leaving the Google Tax in place, we'll fight on. Consumers only benefit if antitrust enforcement not only opens up markets, but also restores price competition. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/google-says-epics-play-store-demands-are-too-much-and-too-self-serving-123023699.html?src=rss

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Friday, May 3

The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here.

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Friday, May 3

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PureVPN for Mac review

Macworld At a Glance Expert's Rating Pros Easy to use. Works on multiple devices, including iPhone. Additional power user features. Cons Pricing model feels obtuse. Virtual server locations feel like a worry. Our Verdict Theres so much to like about PureVPN, from its sleek Mac client to its ease of use and reliable geo-unlocking, but its pricing model is almost aggressively aimed at two-year plans which feel like a gambit in the world of VPNs. Price When Reviewed From $3.74 a month for one year + 4 free months. Usually $12.45 a month. A 5 year deal is available from $1.66 a month. Best Prices Today: PureVPN Retailer Price PureVPN $3.74 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket In our time reviewing VPNs in 2024, its clear the industry has grown to offer some fantastic benefits whether youre looking to unlock Netflix in another country or connect to a Wi-Fi access point you dont quite trust. The other thing thats clear is that VPN companies really want to entice you into a two-year deal. Thats perhaps unsurprising, and whats good enough for the likes of Surfshark and NordVPN is good enough for everyone else, but PureVPN is offering more than a whopping 80% off its plans if you sign up for 24 months. On the one hand, thats great PureVPN is an excellent VPN service with plenty of tools and additional extras to tailor it nicely to your needs. On the other, two years is a long time in a field where legislation threatens to change month to month, week to week. Also, at its standard price, PureVPN is pricier than some of its rivals, so it feels as though it really wants you to hop on board for two years. There are also some privacy concerns, namely with virtual servers. Theres no guarantee where these are located, meaning their privacy frameworks could differ from country to country. Still, if youre looking for a flexible VPN service that will get around geoblocking and is easy to use, PureVPN is well worth a look just be careful before signing up for a lengthy plan. Find out how PureVPN compares to the other VPNs weve tested in our Best VPNs for Mac round-up. We also look at the Best VPNs for iPhone and Best VPNs for iPad . Features & Apps PureVPN offers a quick security checklist to get users started. PureVPN offers a quick security checklist to get users started. Foundry PureVPN offers a quick security checklist to get users started. Foundry Foundry One of my favorite features of PureVPN is how it looks. That may sound silly, but its a sleek interface that performs well on my MacBook Pro M1 Pro (I noted in my SurfShark review that I had some issues with that app). First impressions count for a lot with a service you may end up using daily, and PureVPNs Security Progress window lets you work your way through a checklist of items to help reach a more secure browsing experience. Its a neat tutorial that Id like to see more VPNs offer. The basic plan includes the VPN service and nothing more, while you can add a Password Manager and File Encryption tools in the Plus plan. The Max plan adds Digital Security, which sounds a little nebulous. In reality, its a Digital Privacy Manager that requests your records be scrubbed by data brokers, blocks web trackers, and recommends ways to maximize your privacy on social media. Its worth noting that none of PureVPNs plans include any malware protection in the same way as NordVPN does. Nord will scan downloaded files for malware, but theres nothing similar with PureVPN. Whichever plan you opt for youll be able to connect 10 devices at once. Thats four more than Nord, and you can add multiple logins for around $6/5 a month ideal for busy households or even business uses, and there are a variety of additional purchases you can add on, too. Port forwarding and dedicated IP and server options are available as extras, but PureVPN doesnt run any additional privacy layers on top of standard VPN fare. Its a little barebones in that aspect, though split tunnelling is available for bypassing the VPN entirely for certain apps and sites if you need it. PureVPN will run on your iPhone, iPad and Mac, and is easy to use on each to let you connect to over six thousand servers. NordVPN can be installed on just about anything, meaning its got native apps for iPhone, Mac, and iPad, as well as Windows and Android. Itll even run on your Apple TV, and its worth installing it on multiple devices, too, since you can use it on six devices at once. Performance Users can add favorite server locations or opt for custom IPs. Users can add favorite server locations or opt for custom IPs. Foundry Users can add favorite server locations or opt for custom IPs. Foundry Foundry Its expected to lose some speed on your Mac when using a VPN, but what surprised me about PureVPN is the disparity between VPN protocols, and both OpenVPN and WireGuard are supported here. My internet access isnt fibre-speed as yet, but the drops here were close to the latency of something like ExpressVPN at around 17% drop-off on WireGuard, but OpenVPN was closer to 23% down. Thats a big difference in the grand scheme of things, so Id definitely recommend switching to WireGuard when using the service. Still, OpenVPN is a handy backup option if you encounter issues while browsing just be prepared to sacrifice some speed for compatibility. As far as getting around geo-blocks, I found PureVPN to be as easy as any other service to use. Select a location, load your streaming service or app of choice, and youre off. Privacy & Security PureVPN can stop your data being sold without your knowledge. PureVPN can stop your data being sold without your knowledge. Foundry PureVPN can stop your data being sold without your knowledge. Foundry Foundry As weve covered in other VPN reviews, its important to know if your chosen service is going to be logging any data from your sessions with the VPN. PureVPN offers one of the more impressive no-logging policies, with an ongoing always-on audit process whereby an auditor can request confirmation of that policy at any time. Its impressive, and while no-logging is nothing new, the transparency with which its offered here is certainly impressive. So why the concern about privacy? Its down to the use of virtual servers. These are used to offer closer server locations in areas where bandwidth can be hard to come by. The trouble is, as PureVPNs own blog points out, the location can vary from the physical address you believe youre connecting to. Connecting to Jordan, via the Virtual Server service, will use an IP address from Jordan, but the VPN server is actually in Egypt. With those blurred lines, its commendable that PureVPN has wound down many of its virtual servers. There are still 23, with many being retired and two (Chile and the Phillippines) being converted to physical servers. Still, those are 23 virtual servers where there is the potential for them to be located just across the way from where youre expecting. Pricing and plans As we mentioned in the intro, PureVPNs two-year plans start from $2.11 (1.69) per month, with additional features to take it up to $3.85 (3.08). A one year plan starts at $3.74 (2.98) per month and, if you arent locked into a contract its from $11.95 (9.51) per month. As is the same with any VPN, though, its hard to justify signing up for two years when theres every chance it could be brought to a grinding half by new legislation or at the very least have features and functionality changed. The result is that wed advise opting for a plan that requires less of a commitment, but PureVPN ends up more expensive than some of its rivals when you shift in that direction, and then there are additional add-ons like the dedicated servers and IP that cost more on top if you need them. If those features are key for you, youll likely have already made up your mind, but if theyre not, you may find other options more cost-effective. Although the problem with a one year plan is that you will need to hunt down a less expensive replacement in 12 months when the deal is no longer available and the price goes up to the standard monthly price (which in this case starts at $11.95 (9.51). Verdict If you do sign up for a lengthy plan and arent leaning too heavily on virtual server locations, PureVPN is a great service. If youre looking to get around geo-blocked content or ensure some privacy of your browsing activity, itll certainly work well for you, but wed still recommend a trial month or two before taking the plunge. Mac, MacOS, Security Software and Services, VPN

Samsungs Galaxy SmartTag 2 drop to $21 each (Reg. $30) or get 4 for $70

Amazon now offers Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 Item Finders for $20.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. This is down from $30 for the first time in months and matches the best price of the year. Todays offer comes within $1 of the all-time low from back in December the only other time it has sold for less. You can also score a 4-pack of trackers for $69.99 , dropping each of them to $17.50. While Android users are still waiting for trackers in Googles Find My Device network, Samsung smartphone owners dont have to wait to keep tabs on their gear thanks to these new Galaxy SmartTag 2. We broke down whats new over at 9to5Google , and also detail what to expect below the fold. more

The best iPhone deals this month

Macworld You dont have to pay full price to buy an iPhone; if you shop around you can find a bargain. Every month the Macworld team hunts down the best prices on iPhones at all major retailers and cellphone operators, saving you the hassle of finding the best iPhone deals. In this article, we reveal the best iPhone deals, contracts and bundles available right now. Well help you find a discounted iPhone suitable for any budget, and cover all the currently available models, including the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max that launched in September. We also have the best prices for the iPhone 14 range, including models that Apple has removed from sale, but you can still buy elsewhere. And with Apple discontinuing the iPhone 13 mini, third-party resellers may now be the only place you can pick up one of those handsets. For those specifically in the market for the newest generation, weve collected the best deals for the iPhone 15 series in the U.K. and the best deals for the iPhone 15 series in the U.S. in separate articles. Best iPhone deals right now U.S. iPhone deals In the U.S., the only big iPhone deals you can find come from carriers, and have a lot of strings attached. Typically, you have to buy a phone on a multi-year installment plan, and get your discount in the form of monthly bill credits. AT&T : Get up to $1,000 in bill credits when you buy a new iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max and trade in your old phone, with a qualifying unlimited plan. Up to $700 towards an iPhone 15 or 15 Plus. T-Mobile : Get up to $830 in bill credits toward the purchase of any iPhone 15 model when you trade in your old phone and join the Go5G plan. Verizon : Get up to $839 in bill credits toward any iPhone 15 model with trade-in and the activation of a new line. U.K. iPhone deals In the U.K., we frequently see Apple-certified resellers discount unlocked iPhones. Right now were seeing 50-100 off 15-series iPhones at several resellers: look for money off at Amazon , John Lewis , Currys , and Very . Amazon, iPhone 15 :681 (118 off; RRP 799) AO, iPhone 15 : 681 (118 off; RRP 799) John Lewis, iPhone 15 Plus : 799 (100 off, plus two-year warranty; RRP 899) Amazon, iPhone 15 Plus 799 (100 off; RRP 899) Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro , 899 (100 off; RRP 999) Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro Max , 1,099 (100 off; RRP 1,199) In the U.K. its also possible to find discounts on older iPhones, including the now-discontinued iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 12. John Lewis, iPhone 14 : 599 (100 off, plus two-year warranty; RRP 699) Amazon, iPhone 14 Plus : 629.10 (169.90 off; RRP 799) John Lewis, iPhone 13 : 499 (100 off, plus two-year warranty; RRP 599) John Lewis, iPhone SE (2022) : 379 (50 off, plus two-year warranty; RRP 429) John Lewis, iPhone 12 : 449 (150 off, plus two-year warranty; RRP was 599 before being discontinued in 2023) For models that Apple no longer sells, bear in mind that we can only compare current prices against RRPs from before their discontinuation. Its reasonable to assume that the price of the iPhone 14 Pro, for example, would have dropped in September 2023 if Apple hadnt stopped selling it. Theres more information in the individual sections below. Where to buy an iPhone Apple is the obvious place to look for a new iPhone. You can purchase directly from Apples online store (theres a separate U.K. store ), which wont give you savings, but does at least allow you to take advantage of trading in your old iPhone (see: How to sell or trade-in your old iPhone ). We also have a complete guide to every iPhone Apple sells . Alternatively, Amazon U.K. regularly discounts iPhone models, so its well worth keeping an eye out there. If you think youll be doing lots of Amazon shopping, wed recommend signing up to the 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime for free next-day delivery and access to deals 30 minutes early. You can sign up here. Amazon U.S. offers fewer savings on SIM-free iPhones, but we do see them from time to time. Its always worth checking the price of the iPhones in the following U.S. stores, which occasionally provide solid savings: Amazon Walmart Best Buy And U.K. readers should try these shops: Amazon U.K. John Lewis Carphone Warehouse KRCS In addition, we recommend you check out our automatically updated price tables, embedded below, which gather the best prices from a wide range of retailers in your region. Where to buy an iPhone on contract Most of the major networks will offer the iPhone at a discount if you meet certain conditions (usually opening new lines, or buying on multi-year installment plans). Here are links to browse the latest deals: AT&T T-Mobile Verizon U.K. readers can browse contract deals using the tool embedded below. Click Choose Smartphone to register which model youre interested in. If youd like to research deals for yourself, try the following U.K. providers: O2 Vodafone Three Virgin Mobile EE Sky Mobile Carphone Warehouse (use the comparison tool by clicking View Deals, and remember to tick the box labeled Show total cost of ownership) Note that you can save money if youve got another iPhone to trade in, see: How to sell or trade in your old iPhone . Best prices for Apples iPhones Apple currently sells eight iPhone models: the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max; the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus; the iPhone 13; and the iPhone SE. We look at the best prices for each model, plus a handful of discontinued models that are still available from other retailers, in the sections below. Best iPhone 15 deals Apple sells the iPhone 15 at the following prices: 128GB: $799 / 799 / AU$1,499 256GB: $899 / 899 / AU$1,699 512GB: $1,099 / 1,099 / AU$2,049 Check the table below for the best prices among other retailers. Retailer Price $829 View Deal $829.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 15 Plus deals The official iPhone 15 Plus prices are as follows: 128GB: $899 / 899 / AU$1,649 256GB: $999 / 999 / AU$1,849 512GB: $1,199 / 1,199 / AU$2,199 But check the table below for lower prices from other retailers. Retailer Price $929 View Deal $929.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 15 Pro deals Apples pricing for the iPhone 15 Pro works out as follows: 128GB: $999 / 999 / AU$1,849 256GB: $1,099 / 1,099 / AU$2,049 512GB: $1,299 / 1,299 / AU$2,399 1TB: $1,499 / 1,499 / AU$2,749 But you may be able to find a lower price if you shop around other retailers. Browse the table below for the best prices in your area. Retailer Price $999 View Deal $999.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 15 Pro Max deals Apple sells the iPhone 15 Pro Max at the following prices: 256GB: $1,199 / 1,199 / AU$2,199 512GB: $1,399 / 1,399 / AU$2,549 1TB: $1,599 / 1,599 / AU$2,899 Check the comparison table below for the best prices from other retailers. Retailer Price $0.01 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 14 deals The iPhone 14 has been superseded by the iPhone 15 series, but it is still on sale from Apple. The iPhone 14 offers Action Mode filming and the cameras are better than those on the iPhone 13. Apple has dropped the price now that the iPhone 15 series has launched. The iPhone 14 now starts at $699/699 (it was previously $829/849). New Refurbished Retailer Price $729 View Deal $829 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 14 128GB Purple Unlocked Dual eSIM $729 View Deal iPhone 14 128GB Blue Unlocked Dual eSIM $729 View Deal iPhone 14 128GB Starlight Unlocked Dual eSIM $729 View Deal iPhone 14 128GB Midnight Unlocked Dual eSIM $729 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 14 Plus deals The iPhone 14 Plus was an entirely new iPhone format for 2022. Its the same as the iPhone 14, but in a bigger package The iPhone 14 Plus now starts at $799/799 (it was previously $929/949). Best iPhone 13 deals Apple does still sell the iPhone 13, 2021s handset, and as with the iPhone 14 the price has been reduced now that the iPhone 15 has arrived. If you buy the iPhone 13 you still get the mega-fast A15 Bionic processor, 5G support, a superb twin-lens camera with the new Smart HDR 4, Cinematic Mode and Photographic Styles, and improved battery performance compared with the iPhone 12. Read our iPhone 13 review for the full picture. The iPhone 13 now starts at $599/599 (it was previously $699/749, and at launch it was $799/779). Check the automated price table below for the lowest prices currently available from other retailers: New Refurbished Retailer Price $629 View Deal $629 View Deal Straight Talk $629 View Deal $779 View Deal $816 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPhone 13 128GB Midnight Unlocked $629 View Deal iPhone 13 128GB Pink Unlocked $629 View Deal iPhone 13 128GB Starlight Unlocked $629 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone SE (2022) deals The iPhone SE 3rd generation burst onto the scene in March 2022, and unites a fast chipset (the same A15 Bionic you get in all of the 13-series iPhones and the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus) with an affordable price tag. Its good value at Apples MSRP, but other retailers may be able to do even better. Read our roundup of the best iPhone SE deals for more in-depth buying advice. You can still buy the iPhone SE direct from Apple . The iPhone SE (3rd gen) currently starts at $429/429. Check our automatically updated chart for the very latest SIM-free offers from other retailers: New Refurbished Retailer Price $339 View Deal $429 View Deal $429 View Deal $449 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone SE (2022) 64GB Midnight Unlocked $429 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Deals on older iPhones When Apple introduced the iPhone 15 range it discontinued the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. It also stopped selling the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 mini. When Apple stops selling older iPhones in its store, however, that doesnt mean they have disappeared entirely; you may find them in Apples refurbished store, for example. You may also find older handsets on sale at third-party stores and Apple resellers. We have the best deals for discontinued iPhones below. Best iPhone 14 Pro deals The iPhone 14 Pro is no longer sold by Apple, but if you can get hold of one at a good price, it will still serve you well. It launched as recently as September 2022 and remains a powerful and capable smartphone. Apple previously sold the 14 Pro for $999/1,099. Keep the price of the 15 Pro in mind when assessing if a deal is good or not. New Refurbished Retailer Price $999 View Deal $999.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 14 Pro 128GB Space Black Unlocked Dual eSIM $999 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro 128GB Silver Unlocked Dual eSIM $999 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro 128GB Deep Purple Unlocked Dual eSIM $999 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro 128GB Gold Unlocked Dual eSIM $999 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB Deep Purple Unlocked Dual eSIM $1099 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB Space Black Unlocked Dual eSIM $1099 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB Gold Unlocked Dual eSIM $1099 View Deal iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB Silver Unlocked Dual eSIM $1099 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices Best iPhone 14 Pro Max deals The iPhone 14 Pro Max was the biggest and most advanced iPhone when Apple launched it in 2022. The 14 Pro Max started at $1,099/1,199 when Apple still sold it, but bear in mind that it would have received a price cut in fall 2023 if Apple had kept it on the store. New Refurbished Retailer Price $999.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB Deep Purple Unlocked Dual eSIM $1099 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 13 Pro Max deals The iPhone 13 Pro Max was phenomenally powerful and well specced. Apple no longer sells it, but that doesnt mean you wont still be able to buy one. Read our guide to the best iPhone 13 deals for dedicated advice on finding a low price on the four late-2021 Apple handsets. You can find the iPhone 13 Pro Max in the following retailers and networks, assuming they havent run out of stock. Apple used to sell the 13 Pro Max starting at $1,099/1,049. You should be looking to spend considerably less than that, however, to reflect the fact that this is now more than two years old. New Refurbished Retailer Price $424 View Deal $1080 View Deal $1099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB Silver Unlocked $999 View Deal iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB Gold Unlocked $999 View Deal iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB Sierra Blue Unlocked $999 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 13 Pro deals The 13 Pro had a smaller screen and battery than the Pro Max, but is otherwise basically identical. Given that it cost less (when Apple still sold it, at least) it will be a better option for many readers. Read our iPhone 13 Pro review for detailed analysis and testing. Apple used to sell the 13 Pro for $999/949. New Refurbished Retailer Price $984 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 13 Pro 128GB Graphite Unlocked $899 View Deal iPhone 13 Pro 128GB Sierra Blue Unlocked $1000 View Deal iPhone 13 Pro 128GB Gold Unlocked $1000 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 13 mini deals Apples last mini was the iPhone 13 mini. The smallest iPhone you could buy, although the SE is also on the small side. In most respects, it was identical to the iPhone 13, simply squeezed into a smaller chassis and equipped with a smaller screen and smaller battery. That means youre getting a great (but non-ProMotion) screen, 5G, a super-fast A15 processor and great cameras with Cinematic Mode. Read our iPhone 13 mini review for more information and expert analysis. Apple no longer sells the iPhone 13 mini, so if its what you want you will need to look around. Before it was discontinued in fall 2023, Apple used to sell it for $599/649 (and before that it cost $699/679). Check our automated table for the latest offers: New Refurbished Retailer Price $599 View Deal $643.07 View Deal $720 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 13 mini 128GB Pink Unlocked $629 View Deal iPhone 13 mini 128GB Blue Unlocked $629 View Deal iPhone 13 mini 128GB Midnight Unlocked $629 View Deal iPhone 13 mini 128GB Starlight Unlocked $699 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best iPhone 12 deals Having launched in 2020, the iPhone 12 remained on Apples store until fall 2023, when it was finally discontinued. In our iPhone 12 review we praised its all-round qualities and suitability for the average buyer who doesnt need the power of a Pro but wont settle for a true budget pick like the iPhone SE. Apple no longer sells the the iPhone 12, but when it did, prices started at $599/649 (down from the $699/679 charged between September 2021 and 2022). If stock of this older model is still available in your area, the latest SIM-free prices will appear in an automated comparison table below this paragraph. If youre seeing nothing, that means stock has sadly run out. New Refurbished Retailer Price $816 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 13 128GB Blue Unlocked $629 View Deal iPhone 12 64GB White Unlocked $629 View Deal iPhone 12 64GB Black Unlocked $629 View Deal iPhone 12 64GB Blue Unlocked $629 View Deal iPhone 12 64GB Red Unlocked $629 View Deal iPhone 12 64GB Green Unlocked $629 View Deal iPhone 12 128GB Purple Unlocked $679 View Deal iPhone 12 128GB Green Unlocked $679 View Deal iPhone 12 128GB Blue Unlocked $679 View Deal iPhone 12 128GB Black Unlocked $679 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices iPhone

HyperXs Haste 2 Mini Wireless Gaming Mouse with 100-hour battery back at $70 Amazon low

Amazon is now offering one of the first notable chances to save on the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini Wireless Gaming Mouse at $69.99 shipped. This model first landed on Amazon at the top of the year and has only seen one other discount before today. While not a particularly deep deal at nearly 15% off, this is indeed one of the brands latest matching the lowest we have ever tracked on Amazon. If youre a fan of the HyperX gaming gear and are looking for a smaller, more compact mouse experience for your battlestation, todays deal is worth a closer look. Just keep in mind, we are also tracking the full-size wired Pulsefire Haste 2 at $49.99 shipped via Amazon, down from the regular $60 price tag right now as well. Hit the jump for more details. more

The best gifts to upgrade your grads tech setup

If you know someone who is graduating this year, whether from high school or university, chances are good the gear thats gotten them through the last four (or more) years is ready for a refresh. The good news is that graduation time is typically a big one for gift-giving, so if you know someone who is about to hit college or the dreaded real world, you can make sure theyre prepared by perusing our list of the latest tech. Everything here should be a major upgrade thatll make the transition easier and last for years to come, as well. Laptops Devindra Hardawar/Engadget A good laptop remains the standard, go-to tool for getting things done. But its also a personal purchase, with people having strong opinions about which operating system, screen size and specs they need. So there are a few things youll want to know going into this purchase, but all of these laptops we recommend are some of the best and most well-rounded options on the market. Unless the person youre shopping for has some specific needs, one of these machines should hit the mark. Dells XPS 13 Plus is easy to recommend for anyone who uses Windows. At this point, Dell has almost perfected its industrial design: its thin and light, but not at the expense of power or battery life. The keyboard and display are excellent, and you can get impressive specs without breaking the bank. One downside is that Dell seems to have moved fully to a design that only has two USB-C ports and no headphone jack, which can be a bit limiting. But those quibbles aside, the XPS 13 Plus remains an excellent choice. Right now, the XPS 13 Plus includes Intels 13th-generation Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. That also includes a 13.4-inch, 1,920 x 1,200 display, and the whole package costs a very reasonable $999 direct from Dell right now. Dell has also offered the same configuration with a 4K display for $200 more, but as of this writing its unavailable. Either way, thats a lot of power for the price. For someone whos a gamer, though, we recommend going in a different direction. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 has been our favorite gaming laptop for a few years now, one that combines relative portability (3.5 pounds and a 14-inch screen) with serious power. In our review we said that the laptop was incredibly compelling, even if its more expensive than it used to be. It has a powerful AMD processor and graphics card coupled with a great display, comfortable keyboard, spacious trackpad and solid design. Its not a champ on battery life, but we got seven hours of non-gaming use out of it pretty decent considering the specs. You can get the Zephyrus G14 in a wide variety of configurations, but one wed recommend includes an AMD Ryzen 9 8000 series processor, NVIDIAs GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and a 2,560 x 1,600 OLED display with a 120 hz refresh rate. For people who prefer a Mac, Apples lineup can be surprisingly complicated. Fortunately, the company just updated all of its laptops with its latest series of M3 processors, so now is a great time to purchase one.The MacBook Air is still the companys best laptop for most people, and it now comes in both 13- and 15-inch configurations. In both cases, its an extremely light and portable computer that has better battery life than almost anything you can buy. The best option if youre looking for longevity is the $1,499 13-inch model that includes 512GB of storage, 16GB of RAM and the M3 chip with a 10-core GPU. You can grab that same configuration with a 15-inch display for $1,699. And while we think that the Air is enough computer for most people, if youre buying for someone who has a heavier workload like photo or video editing, the $1,999 MacBook Pro is worth considering. It gives you a significantly more powerful M3 Pro chip with a 14-core GPU along with other niceties like a gorgeous 14-inch mini-LED display. Given how dominant a force Chromebooks are in education, its entirely possible that someone just finishing school might want to continue using Chrome OS. Fortunately, there are lots of premium Chromebooks that are well-designed and capable enough to last for years. One of our favorites is Acers Chromebook Spin 714 . It includes a 13th-gen Intel Core i5 processor alongside a 14-inch, 1,920 x 1,200 display that offers a little more vertical space than your average 1080p screen. Add in a solid keyboard and trackpad, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage and you have a Chromebook that doesnt require many compromises. The one downside is that its 7ish-hour battery life isnt spectacular but given the laptops price, its probably good enough. Tablets Photo by Nathan Ingraham / Engadget No, tablets have not replaced laptops as some predicted when the category started blowing up last decade. But they also still do a ton of things well. They can be a great option for getting work done, engaging your creative side with art and music-making apps or just enjoying movies and games. For the vast majority of people, Apples iPad is the only tablet worth considering, even if they dont otherwise use Apple products. Thats thanks to time-tested, reliable hardware and a massive software library with hundreds of thousands of apps optimized for the iPads larger screen. As for which is the best iPad , the iPad Air remains the right choice for most at the moment especially if youre looking for a good graduation gift. While the basic iPad is a great value, you get a lot when you step up to the Air. Perhaps most importantly, the Air has Apples M1 chip, a very powerful chip for a tablet that was in many Macs for years. This means the Air is extremely fast, even though the M1 is a few years old at this point. The rest of the iPad Airs hardware is also impressive for the price. It has a large 10.9-inch screen with thin bezels and an anti-reflective coating; the display is also laminated directly to the glass, so theres no distracting gap beneath the surface. The Air includes 64GB or 256GB of storage, 10 hours of battery life, support for the second-generation Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard and an improved 12-megapixel front-facing camera. For $599, youre getting almost everything that the iPad Pro offers for a lot less cash. The only caveat here is that Apple is expected to release new iPads this spring. As of this writing, the M1 iPad Air is our favorite, but just know that there may be a new Air on the way in the coming weeks. Android tablets have never had the same level of success as the iPad, largely because of the well-documented software issues on larger-screen Android devices. But if youre shopping for an Android diehard, Samsungs Galaxy Tab S9 (or S9+) are solid choices. The S9 features a high-resolution 11-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, and has an S-Pen stylus included in the box. For someone looking for a bigger canvas, the S9+ steps things up to 12.4 inches. And while Android historically hasnt been the best option for large-screen devices, Samsungs Dex feature switches things up into a more desktop-like multi-window mode, which can be great for productivity. Samsungs built-in apps that take advantage of the S-Pen are solid as well. You might have a hard time finding apps that are designed for the Tab S9s larger screen, but if youre buying this for someone familiar with Android, theyll likely be aware of the trade-offs. Smartphones Google The most important computer people own, or at least the one they probably rely on the most, is their smartphone . And if you know someone who is still rocking the same device they brought to campus with them four years ago, theyll definitely appreciate an upgrade. The good news is that its pretty easy to pick out a phone thatll satisfy just about anyone, regardless of whether they prefer Android or iOS. This year, were recommending the iPhone 15 Pro Max for new graduates. The standard iPhone 15, 15 Plus and 15 Pro are all excellent phones, but the Pro Max is undeniably the best option out there. The 15 Pro Max has the best iPhone camera you can buy, with a 5x telephoto lens that gives it a big advantage over the 3x option on the standard iPhone 15. Other significant features include the massive and gorgeous 6.7-inch always-on display with a 120Hz refresh rate and the A17 Pro chip. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is expensive at $1,199, and some people may not be happy with such a large device. As such, the $999 iPhone 15 Pro is easy to recommend as an alternative, but camera nerds will really enjoy the 15 Pro Max. And the extremely fast processor and Apples track record of delivering software support for years means this investment should last a long time. Unsurprisingly, Samsung continues to make the best Android devices you can buy as such, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is our pick this year. At $1,299, its another pricey device, but it delivers everything you could ask for: an incredibly bright and high-quality 6.8-inch OLED screen, a high-resolution 5X telephoto camera (along with other excellent lenses and sensors), nearly two full days of battery life and strong performance. The latter comes thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and 12GB of RAM. It also comes with Samsungs handy S Pen, for anyone who wants to use a stylus on the S24 Ultras giant screen. Given how thoroughly Samsung dominates the Android space, this isnt a surprising recommendation, but it will make most Android fans happy. While Samsungs devices are hard to compete with, Google has routinely made excellent Android phones for a bit less cash. The $999 Pixel 8 Pro is worth a look if youre a fan of Googles clean take on Android, and their phones always have some nifty software tricks baked in. Battery life has been upgraded over the Pixel 7 Pro, the latest Tensor 3 chip keeps things speedy and its camera performance is as good as ever. And the fact that this phone is built by Google means itll get software updates before any other Android phone on the market; Google is also promising seven years of software updates. Both of these phones are big (the Pixel 7 Pros screen is 6.7 inches while the S23 Ultra has a 6.8-inch display), but the good news is that both Google and Samsung offer smaller-screened devices that keep most of the same features and specs as their larger siblings. Youll save some cash with a smaller device, too. Headphones Billy Steele/Engadget Almost anyone would benefit from a good pair of noise canceling headphones , and once again Sony has made our top pick. While Sonys WH-1000XM5 is almost two years old at this point, its still the best over-ear option on the market. At $400, theyre more expensive than the XM4, but they offer a combination of incredible sound, a time-tested, refined design and excellent noise-canceling that is hard to beat. They also fit better and more comfortably than ever, and have 30 hours of battery life. The 1000XM5 looks better, sounds better and wears better than the previous model its hard to ask for much more. While the WH-1000XM5 is getting a little old, Sony refreshed its wireless earbuds last year, making them our new favorite pick. As with its over-ear headphones, the $298 WF-1000XM5 earbuds feature incredible sound quality, long battery life, excellent noise cancellation and a comfortable design. Sony completely redesigned the WF-1000XM5 inside and out, with a new design and drivers as well as updated chips that power their noise-canceling features. Battery life hasnt improved, but its still impressive. The earbuds can get about eight hours of playback with ANC active that jumps up to 12 hours if you turn it off. Sony also included a host of smart software features like Speak-to-Chat automatic pausing, Adaptive Sound Control adjustments based on movement or location, 360 Reality Audio and a customizable EQ. If youre buying earbuds for an Apple user, though, consider the second-generation AirPods Pro . They dont quite beat Sonys WF-1000XM5 in sound quality or battery life, but there are a host of features that make them the best earbuds to use with an iPhone, iPad or Mac. The fast pairing tech Apple introduced with the first AirPods still makes it extremely easy to start using these earbuds, or to switch them seamlessly between different Apple devices. Both the case and buds are sweat and water resistant, making them a better option for workouts. These second-gen AirPods Pro also have big improvements in noise cancellation and sound quality, and the transparency mode that lets in outside sound lets you have a conversation or hear the world around you in a totally natural way. Apple improved on that last summer with a new Adaptive Audio feature that blends noise cancellation and transparency depending on your environment. And, Apple finally added USB-C to the charging case! Monitors LG There are a dizzying number of computer monitors on the market, at basically any price you can think of, which makes recommending a single monitor a very difficult task. Fortunately, weve looked at a host of options and have a few good ones that dont break the bank and offer a great viewing experience. LGs 32-inch 32UN650-W is an excellent choice for a large, high-resolution panel that includes niceties like built-in speakers, HDR, support for AMD Freesync and a stand that offers tilt and height adjustments. It sticks with a standard 60Hz refresh rate rather than anything faster, but its an excellent choice for most people, especially given its $450 price. As usual, gamers require something a little different. For that set, check out the 25-inch ASUS ROG Strix 380Hz monitor . The resolution maxes out at 1080p, and its a much smaller display compared to the LG but a 380Hz refresh rate is wildly quick, and the 1m GtG response time will go a long way towards eliminating motion blurs. It also has HDR, but with a higher maximum brightness than the LG. Its a rather specialized piece of equipment, but one thatll undoubtedly be appreciated by gamers. Bags Waterfield As important as the right gear is, your grad also deserves something classy and stylish to carry all that stuff around. The Executive Leather Messenger from Waterfield Designs is an expensive choice, but its worth the cost. Waterfield makes everything by hand in its San Francisco shop, and the materials it uses are top notch. Ive owned a lot of their products over the years, and I can safely say this bag will last a decade or more, and the leather will only look more attractive as time goes on. On the inside are two padded slots, one for a tablet and one for a laptop. There are also two pockets, one zippered, as well as a pen slot and a metal key fob. Finally, there are two easily-accessible hand pockets under the flap, both with an extremely soft plush lining. The Executive Leather Messenger comes in three different leather colors and costs either $399 or $419, depending on which size you choose. Its an investment, for sure, but it will last a long time. Waterfields bags are typically quite pricey, but the company recently released a new line of essential options that offer the companys excellent construction and smart features at a lower price point. The $179 Essential Messenger is a lightweight option that does away with the leather and uses tough textiles instead. But its magnetic closures are fast and easy to undo, the strap is easily removable for wearing over whichever shoulder you choose, and it has foam inserts to help it keep its structure. Theres a built-in sleeve for a laptop up to 14 inches, and I can confirm you can shove a surprising amount of gear in it considering its smaller size. Theres also something to be said for a good backpack. For that, check out Peak Designs Everyday Backpack . As the name suggests, its a fairly minimalist design that works in a lot of contexts, and it comes with the companys typically smart organization features. It has a number of configurable dividers inside to keep everything from pooling at the bottom, and it combines the large internal space with a host of internal and external pockets and access points. Finally, it also has a number of external straps that can be easily hidden if you dont need them but they provide versatile expansion of the bags carrying capacity. If you want to attach things like a tripod or tie a jacket or blanket on, go right ahead. There are a ton of different ways to use this bag, which means it should last years as it can just be customized to fit commutes, vacations or any other excursion. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-tech-upgrades-laptops-tablets-headphones-smartphones-monitors-bags-for-graduates-150049903.html?src=rss

Boom's XB-1 supersonic jet has been authorized to break the speed of sound

Boom's supersonic XB-1 test jet has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to fly past Mach 1, the company announced . Tests are slated to take place later this year at the Black Mountain Supersonic Corridor in Mojave, CA, and the results could help prove the feasibility of the design in areas like fuel consumption, speeds and flight characteristics. Following XB-1s successful first flight, Im looking forward to its historic first supersonic flight, said Boom Supersonic founder and CEO Blake Scholl. We thank the Federal Aviation Administration for supporting innovation and enabling XB-1 to continue its important role of informing the future of supersonic travel. The approval arrives just weeks after a successful X-B1 test flight at subsonic speeds by a pair of test pilots. It follows a thorough review and environmental assessment, and mandates a chaise plane to trail the XB-1 to monitor and record flight safety, according to the company. The company will conduct 10-20 flights before attempting to break the speed of sound. It will systematically expand the flight envelope during that time to confirm performance and handling qualities, Boom said, while performing in-flight checks of all systems and demonstrating a safe margin to flutter/vibration boundaries. Test pilot Tristan Geppetto Brandenberg will be at the controls during the first supersonic flight. Passenger flights are still a long way off, though. The XB-1 is a scaled-down version of Boom's ultimate goal, a commercial liner called Overture that's expected to carry under 100 passenger at business class comfort levels. The company has said that plane will be able to fly from Tokyo to Seattle in four hours and thirty minutes. The company has seen its share of issues, with test plans delayed and a rupture with original engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce. The company subsequently partnered with a company called FTT to develop its own custom Symphony jet engine. Still, the company already has customers lined up, with American Airlines and United Airlines having place orders for multiple jets. NASA is also working on a supersonic jet called the X-59 with a reduced sonic profile , but Boom Supersonic hasn't provided much detail on how it plans to reduce the, well, supersonic boom. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/booms-xb-1-supersonic-jet-has-been-authorized-to-break-the-speed-of-sound-120036963.html?src=rss

AirPods 3 pack Spatial Audio, 30 hours of listening, and more at $140 (Reg. $169)

Amazon now offers thelatest Apple AirPods 3 for$139.99 shipped. Todays offer drops from $169 in order to save you $29. Its the first price cut in months and is one of the first chances to save in 2024. This also matches the all-time low on this model with the Lightning-enabled charging case. Go learn more over at 9to5Mac and head below for a full breakdown of what to expect. more

Add 8TB of storage to your NAS setup with WDs Red Plus drive at $160 (Reg. $210+, Today only)

Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day , Best Buy is giving folks a chance to upgrade their at-home network attached storage setup with a notable deal on the WD Red Plus 8TB Internal SATA NAS Hard Drive at $159.99 shipped . This model carries a regular price at $210 via Best Buy and more like $240 at Newegg where it is on sale for $170 right now. This is at least $50 off the going rate and well under the best we have tracked on this model at Amazon this year. We are big fans of the WD Red NAS drives around here and have been for quite some time. They are among the best options out there for delivering some additional storage to your NAS setup and this one-day offer brings an extra 8TB to your rig at a notable price tag ($20 per TB). Head below for more details. more

Breathe new life into Series X|S with Seagates 2TB Expansion Card at $223, more from $70

Both Best Buy andAmazonare giving Xbox gamers one of the best chances of the year to upgrade their Series X|S consoles with a notable price drop on theSeagate 2TB Storage Expansion Cardat$229.99 $222.97 shipped. Carrying a regular price of $400 at Best Buy, this model more typically sells for $280 at Amazon and is now at the lowest price we have tracked there all year. Todays deal is $16 under our previous mention and is currently sitting at the best price we can find. While we have seen it go for less, todays offer on the 2TB variant is joined by a $139.99 offer on the 1TB for folks that dont need as much extra storage space it has solid for closer to $150 or $160 over the last several months. Head below for more details. more

3 retro classics to play on Nintendo Switch Online this weekend (May 3-5)

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If youre not using PlayStation Stars, youre missing out

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3 underrated PS Plus games you should play this weekend (May 3-5)

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Engadget Podcast: Kill the Rabbit (R1)

The Rabbit R1 is finally here, and it's yet another useless AI gadget. Sure, at $199 with no monthly fee, it's a lot cheaper than the $699 Humane AI Pin. But the R1 is slow, hard to use, and doesn't actually do much. The much-promised Large Action Model mostly powers things you can easily do on your phone. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's Sam Rutherford chat with CNET's Lisa Eadicicco about the Rabbit R1 and whether AI devices are necessary at all. Just like cameras, the best AI device is the one you always have with you: your smartphone. Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in the comments! And be sure to check out our other podcast, Engadget News ! Topics Rabbit R1 review: appealing design, underwhelming performance 0:49 Tesla lays off Supercharger development team leaving future of the network unclear 25:28 FCC fines U.S. wireless carriers $200m for selling customer location data 30:05 Razer will refund all Zephyr mask purchases over false N95 filtering claims 32:52 Drake deletes track featuring an AI clone of Tupac Shakurs voice 35:16 Working on 36:23 Pop culture picks 40:18 Subscribe! iTunes Spotify Pocket Casts Stitcher Google Podcasts Livestream Credits Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Sam Rutherford Guest: Lisa Eadicicco from CNET Producer: Ben Ellman Music: Dale North and Terrence O'Brien This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/engadget-podcast-why-tiktok-will-never-be-the-same-again-113009291.html?src=rss

Apples M3 chip is a victim of the times

Macworld The golden age of artificial intelligence has just begun, with AI tools now available that help people get more things done. But Apples presence in AI has been muted, to put it kindly. Apple needs to do something to make an impression and tell the world its keeping up with the times. Apparently, Apple plans to use its upcoming AI-enhanced M4 chip to make that impression. While initial reports said that the M4 will appear in new Macs coming this fall , a new report by Bloombergs Mark Gurman says that the M4 could debut in a new iPad Pro at Tuesdays Let Loose event . It appears that the fall season or WWDC24 in June (where Apple is expected to show off AI-enhanced updates to its various operating systems) cant come soon enough for Apple. Gurman states that the M4 is a strong possibility for the new iPad Pro. If it does happen, delivering the chip at this time would be a dramatic change from Apples typical chip cycle. The M3 arrived just a bit over six months ago with Apple unveiling not just the base M3 chip, but also the Pro and Max versions at the same time. That was a change in itself, but this would be a much bigger one. If the M4 iPad Pro arrives that means the M3s cycle in Apples Mac lineup is effectively done. While the M3 is overall an excellent chip, its legacy will be a disappointing one. M3: An incremental performance upgrade The M3 chip was the first 3nm Mac chipa process introduced with the A17 Pro in the iPhone 15 Pro. The 3nm process allows for increased transistor density that can translate into better performance power efficiency. While the M3 clearly offers an improvement over the M2 that was produced with an enhanced 5nm process, we experience what is usually accepted as an incremental performance boost of 15 to 20 percent. While any boost is good, 15 to 20 percent isnt eye-popping. To be fair, Apple doesnt highlight the 3nm process as the main reason for improved performance. But while Apple did show how much the M3 is faster than the M2 at its Scary Fast M3 launch event , the company emphasized the M3s 30 percent CPU boost and 60 percent Neural Engine improvement over the M1 . Of course, thats mostly because, at the time, it was easier to persuade customers to upgrade from a three-year-old M1 chip than a 16-month-old M2, but when deciding which numbers to showcase, its a no-brainer. So, the lack of a better-than-average jump didnt help the M3, marketing-wise. Even in a historical sense, it stands in the shadow of the M1, a chip that had the benefit of being first and exceeding expectations with huge gains over the Intel models it replaced. The M3 provides an incremental boost over its predecessor, the M2. The M3 provides an incremental boost over its predecessor, the M2. Apple The M3 provides an incremental boost over its predecessor, the M2. Apple Apple M3: Cycle cut short When Apple released the M3, it decided to change its release cycle. Instead of shipping the base M-series chip first, followed by Pro, Max, and Ultra versions at a later time (as it did with the M1 and M2), the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max were released at the same time. That added welcomed consistency to Apples Mac lineup. However, until this past Sunday, the M3 cycle was still in progress, with M3 upgrades to the Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro supposedly waiting in the wings. But if an M4 iPad Pro is revealed, it appears for all intents and purposes that the M3 is done. In a report two weeks ago, Mark Gurman reported on the M4 Mac release schedule, which starts this fall with the M4 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac this fall and continues through the end of the year and into 2025 with M4 releases in other Macs. However, the current Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro have M2 chips, and it was thought that Apple could still release M3 versions. But if Apple does release an M4 iPad Pro, then it doesnt make sense to proceed with any new M3 machinesitll just add confusion to the lineup. That means that well see the Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro skip a chip cycle. Thats not new to Apple; the company skipped the M2 for the iMac, and never released an M1 Mac Pro. But what this could cause is a hiccup in Mac sales, because customers who planned on investing in these three Macs will have to wait a bit longer. If the M4 iPad Pro is let loose next week, then it seems likely that Apple will not upgrade the M2-based Mac Studio and Mac Studio this year. If the M4 iPad Pro is let loose next week, then it seems likely that Apple will not upgrade the M2-based Mac Studio and Mac Studio this year. Thiago Trevisan If the M4 iPad Pro is let loose next week, then it seems likely that Apple will not upgrade the M2-based Mac Studio and Mac Studio this year. Thiago Trevisan Thiago Trevisan M3: Untapped potential Not long ago, we heard reports that the M4 would not be available until next year., so its a little difficult to believe that the M4 is ready to ship. Even Daring Fireballs John Gruber has doubts about an M4 iPad Pro. But Gurman is often (but not always) accurate with his reporting and has repeatedly reported that Apple has a sense of AI urgency. The company is feeling pressure and wants to let loose in a big way. If Apple does ship an M4 iPad Pro, its the end of the M3. Theres no reason to mourn itits just a chip. But for Apple fans who follow the companys technological advancements, the abrupt end of the M3 cycle is a reminder of the nature of technologyprogress happens quickly and sometimes suddenly. The M3 wont be remembered for any remarkable advancements, and some may even see the M3 as a sign of how Apple was caught off-guard by the rapid rise of AI. That may end up being the chips legacy. CPUs and Processors, Mac

3 Xbox Game Pass games you need to play this weekend (May 3-5)

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The best password manager for 2024

When were logging into our online accounts, it's usually with a purpose. We want to get in as quickly as possible to scroll social media or check a bank statement without interruption. Its easy to become impatient and let login security slip by using the same passwords for everything think the usual suspects like streets you've lived on or your kids' or pets' names. But thats a security nightmare: With just one leak , a malicious actor can access some of your most sensitive accounts. Password managers help mitigate this threat by giving you an easy way to store and develop unique, strong passwords for every account. Yet, these services are not all built the same. We tested out nine of the best password managers available now to help you choose the right one for your needs. 1Password remains our top pick for the best password manager, thanks to its zero-knowledge policy, numerous security features and general ease of use, but there are other solid programs out there to consider as well. How do password managers work? Think of password managers like virtual safe deposit boxes. They hold your valuables, in this case usually online credentials, in a section of the vault only accessible to you by security key or a master password. Most of these services have autofill features that make it convenient to log in to any site without needing to remember every password you have, and they keep your credit card information close for impulse purchases. But given that passwords are one of the top ways to keep your online identity secure , the real value of password managers is staying safe online. It's just not possible without a password manager to have unique, long and hard-to-guess passwords, Florian Schaub, an associate professor of information and of electrical engineering and computer science at the University of Michigan, said. Common guidance states that secure passwords should be unique, with the longest number of characters allowed and uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and special characters. This is the exact opposite of using one password everywhere, with minor variations depending on a sites requirements. Think of how many online accounts and sites you have credentials for its an impossible task to remember it all without somewhere to store passwords safely (no, a sticky note on your desk wont cut it). Password managers are more readily accessible and offer the benefit of filling in those long passwords for you. Are password managers safe? It seems counterintuitive to store all your sensitive information in one place. One hack could mean you lose it all to an attacker and struggle for months or even years to rebuild your online presence, not to mention you may have to cancel credit cards and other accounts. But most experts in the field agree that password managers are a generally secure and safe way to keep track of your personal data, and the benefits of strong, complex passwords outweigh the possible risks. The mechanics of keeping those passwords safe differs slightly from provider to provider. Generally, you have a lengthy, complex master password that safeguards the rest of your information. In some cases, you might also get a security key to enter when you log in to new devices. This is a random string of letters, numbers and symbols that the company will send you at sign up. Only you know this key, and because its stored locally on your device or printed out on paper, its harder for hackers to find. These multiple layers of security make it difficult for an attacker to get into your vault even if your password manager provider experiences a breach. But the company should also follow a few security basics. A zero-knowledge policy means that the company keeps none of your data on file, so in the event of an attack, theres nothing for hackers to find. Regular health reports like pentests and security audits are essential for keeping companies up to par on best practices, and other efforts like bug bounty programs or hosting on an open source website encourage constant vigilance for security flaws. Most password managers now also offer some level of encryption falling under the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). AES 256-bit is the strongest, because there are the most number of possible combinations, but AES 128-bit or 192-bit are still good. Who are password managers for? Given their universal benefit, pretty much everyone could use a password manager. Theyre not just for the tech-savvy people or businesses anymore because so much sensitive information ends up online behind passwords, from our bank accounts to our Netflix watch history. Thats the other perk of password managers: safe password sharing. Families, friends or roommates can use them to safely access joint accounts. Texting a password to someone isnt secure, and you can help your family break the habit by starting to use one yourself, Lisa Plaggemier, executive director at National Cyber Security Alliance, said. Streaming is the obvious use case, but consider the shared bills, file storage and other sites you share access with the people around you as well. Are password managers worth it? You likely already use a password manager, even if you wouldnt think to call it that. Most phones and web browsers include a log of saved credentials on the device, like the passwords keychain in the settings of an iPhone. That means youve probably seen the benefits of not having to memorize a large number of passwords or even type them out already. While thats a great way in, the downfall of these built-in options are that they tend to be device specific. If you rely on an Apple password manager, for example, that works if youre totally in the Apple ecosystem but you become limited once you get an Android tablet, Lujo Bauer, professor of electrical and computer engineering, and of computer science, at Carnegie Mellon University, said. If you use different devices for work and personal use and want a secure option for sharing passwords with others, or just dont want to be tied to one brand forever, a third-party password manager is usually worth it. How we tested We tested password managers by downloading the apps for each of the nine contenders on iPhone, Android, Safari, Chrome and Firefox. That helped us better understand what platforms each manager was available on, and see how support differs across operating systems and browsers. As we got set up with each, we took note of ease of use and how they iterated on the basic features of autofill and password generators. Nearly all password managers have these features, but some place limits on how much you can store while others give more control over creating easy-to-type yet complex passwords. From there, we looked at extra features like data-breach monitoring to understand which managers offered the most for your money. Finally, we reviewed publicly available information about security specs for each. This includes LastPass, which more experts are shying away from recommending after the recent breach. For the sake of this review, weve decided not to recommend LastPass at this time as fallout from the breach still comes to light (The company disclosed a second incident earlier this year where an unauthorized attack accessed the companys cloud storage, including sensitive data. Since then, hackers have stolen more than $4.4 million in cryptocurrency using private keys and other information stored in LastPass vaults.) These are the password managers we tested: 1Password LastPass Bitwarden Dashlane Keeper NordPass Enpass Norton password manager LogMeOnce Other password managers we tested LastPass For a while, security experts considered LastPass a solid choice for a password manager. Its easy to use, has a slew of helpful extra features and its free version gives you a lot. But we decided not to include LastPass in our top picks because of the high profile data breaches it has experienced over the past couple of years. Keeper Keeper met a lot of the basic criteria we tested for, like autofill options and cross-platform availability. We liked its family plan options, too, that can keep your whole household secure. But we didnt think its extra features, like the encrypted messaging app, added much value. Plus, it has a self-destruct feature after five incorrect login attempts which, despite adding extra protection, could be a recipe for disaster for casual users. Enpass Enpass works well as an affordable password manager. That includes an inflation-beating lifetime access pass instead of a monthly payment for users really committed to the service. Still, it was confusing to set up across devices and because Enpass stores data locally, as opposed to in the cloud, we struggled to get started with it on mobile. Norton A familiar name in security, we were excited to test out Nortons password manager . While its free, its features seem underdeveloped. It lacked password sharing, account recovery and complex form-filing tools that come standard in many of the other password managers we tested. LogMeOnce LogMeOnce comes with a wide range of premium tiers, from professional to family, that include different levels of storage and features. But when we tested, it lacked some basic cross-platform availability that other password managers had already, like compatibility with Mac and Safari. FAQs Why use a password manager? Using a password manager can enhance your online security. They store all of your complex passwords and autofill them as needed, so that you can have unique, strong passwords across the web without remembering each of them yourself. In many cases, unique passwords are your first defense against attack, and a reliable manager makes it easier to keep track of them all. Are password managers 100 percent safe? Password managers are a secure way to store your credentials. Experts in the field generally agree that the benefits of accessibility when storing complex passwords outweigh the possibility of attack, like what happened with LastPass. But with any service, it can vary from provider to provider. You should look out for zero-knowledge policies, regular security audits, pentests, bug bounty programs and encryption when choosing the right secure password manager for you. What if I forget my master password? Forgetting a master password wont necessarily lock you out for good, but the recovery process varies from provider to provider. Some services give you a security key at sign up to enter when you log into new devices. It can also be used to securely recover your account because its a random string of keys stored locally that only you have access to. Other services, however, have no way to recover your vault. So creating a master password that you wont forget is important. How can I make a good master password? A good master password should be unique, with the longest number of characters allowed and uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and special characters. Experts often recommended thinking of it like a passphrase instead of a password to make it easier to remember. For example, you can take a sentence like My name is Bob Smith and change it to Myn@m3isB0b5m!th to turn it into a secure master password that you wont forget. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-password-manager-134639599.html?src=rss

Comfortably listen to music with these $40 open-ear headphones

Macworld Tiredof invasive earbuds or over-ear headphones that constantly fall off? Meet the Mezzo Bone Conduction Headphones. Theseheadphones make your listening experience safe and comfortablethanks to their open-ear design . Now, you can score them for only39.96(reg. $69) with code MEZZO! Unlike traditional headphonesthatdeliver sound waves directly intoyourear canal,thesebone conduction headphones rest outsideyourears and transmit sound by bypassing the eardrums completely and delivering audio vibrations directly to the bones of the skull. That means you can wear these headphones all day withoutanypain or discomfort. Youll also stay aware of your surroundings as you listen, whetheryourerunning outdoors or biking in the city. Whether youre a music lover or podcast fan, the Mezzo headphones provide deep, rich bass and a dynamic audio range , ensuring every beat or word comes out in crisp clarity. These open-ear headphones also have IPX5 water resistance, making them great for sweaty gym sessions and durable against rain. Plus, they have an impressive 6 hours of battery life and dual noise-canceling mics so you can hop on calls without background interference. Enjoy a more comfortable and safe listening experience with the Mezzo Bone Conduction Headphones, now just$39.96 whenyou enter code MEZZO at checkout! Mezzo Bone Conduction Headphones Only $39.96 at Macworld StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories

Ubisoft's first-person shooter XDefiant is launching on May 21

Tom Clancy's XDefiant is almost upon us. Ubisoft is releasing the free-to-play first-person shooter on May 21 for the Xbox Series X|S, the PS5 and PC through Ubisoft Connect. The developer is kicking things off with the preseason version of the game, which is scheduled to last for six weeks before XDefiant's first season officially starts. Ubisoft announced the game way back in 2021, promising team-based matches with a focus on gunplay that will include elements from other games in the Tom Clancy universe. The preseason will offer five different game modes with 14 maps, 24 weapons and five playable factions inspired by Ubisoft's other franchises. Players will need to choose their faction before the match begins and before they respawn. They must also choose their primary and secondary weapon their options include assault rifles, submachine guns, shotguns and sniper rifles and a grenade. To customize a weapon, they can add barrel and muzzle attachments, such as sights and grips. Each faction will give players access to two active abilities, one passive buff and another ultra ability that they have to charge up while the match is ongoing. Libertad, one of the available factions, puts a focus on healing, while members of the Cleaners faction can use fire to burn their opponents. Echelon players can reveal enemy locations with their stealth technology, whereas Phantoms' abilities can block damage. The last faction available, DedSec, is for those who want to play as hackers. When the first season launches, Ubisoft is adding four new factions, 12 new weapons and 12 new maps to the game. According to the Year 1 roadmap the developer shared last year, it expects to roll out four seasons with the game's first year, with each one adding more new content meant to keep players engaged, invested and more likely to come back and keep playing. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ubisofts-first-person-shooter-xdefiant-is-launching-on-may-21-074940344.html?src=rss

Vivo Y38 5G With Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, IP64 Rating Listed Online

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Samsung One UI 6.1 Update Hits Galaxy S22 Series, Galaxy S21 Series, Older Foldables

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 6.1 to its 2021 and 2022 flagship Galaxy smartphones in South Korea. The Android 14-based custom skin brings several enhancements along with a slew of AI features to the Galaxy S22 family, Galaxy S21 series and the previous Galaxy foldable phones. However, the older devices might not get the entire Galaxy AI suite.

NYT Strands: answers for Friday, May 3

Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here.

The best AirPods deals this month

Macworld Apples AirPods wireless headphones offer an iconic look, exceptional convenience, and strong audio quality. They come with a premium price tag, however, so its important to shop around for a good deal or find a bunch of tech experts wholl do this for you. Thats where we come in. In this article, we round up the best AirPods discounts and bundle deals to help you save money. Weve got the best prices on the 3rd-gen AirPods that were released in October 2021, the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro that launched in September 2022 as well as the updated 2nd-gen AirPods Pro with USB-C that launched in September 2023, and the premium AirPods Max over-ear headphones from 2020. Weve also got bargain deals on some older models, such as the early-2019 second-gen AirPods, where stock is still available. Here are quick links to the best deals; youll find more detailed advice and price comparisons for each model further down. U.S. Amazon, AirPods (2nd gen) : $89 ($40 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, AirPods Pro (2nd gen, USB-C) : $190 ($60 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, AirPods (3rd-gen, wired case) : $162 ($7 off, MSRP $169) Amazon, AirPods Max : $519 ($40 off, MSRP $549) U.K. At time of writing, there arent any savings to be had on Apples AirPods in the U.K.; there were some shortly before Christmas but these have now disappeared. In fact, wed advise readers to hold off on buying a set of AirPods, if thats an option, until decent discounts come back. You can check the automated price comparison tables below to see if any retailers have dropped their prices since we last updated this article. How much do AirPods cost? Some changes were announced at Apples September 2023 launch event, so make sure youre up to date with the latest prices. AirPods Max: $549 / 499 (was 549) 2nd-gen AirPods Pro with USB-C (2023): $249 / 229 (2nd-gen AirPods Pro with Lightning was $249 / 239) 3rd-gen AirPods with Lightning (2021): $169 / 169 (was 179) 3rd-gen AirPods with MagSafe (2021): $179 / 179 (was 189) 2nd-gen AirPods (2019): $129 / 129 (was 139) You should never pay more than the price above: weve seen unscrupulous retailers claim the MSRP/RRP is higher and work out savings based on that. Remember to take delivery and postage fees into account when evaluating deals; we include it in our list of prices but most retailers wont add it until youre at the checkout. And watch out for deals that seem too good to be true, but turn out to have no stock. We see this a lot. Good AirPods deals are rare and tend not to last long. If you see one (and youre sure the supplier is legit: look it up on TrustPilot if youve not bought from there before), grab it. Best AirPods deals Apple sells two sets of basic AirPods: the 3rd-gen model introduced in 2021 and the 2nd-gen model from 2019. Best Buy is worth a look for some worthwhile savings in the U.S., while U.K. customers can save a little money across the range. The 1st-gen AirPods have long been discontinued. You can buy direct from Apple , but youll find the best prices elsewhere in the automated tables below. AirPods (3rd gen, 2021, MagSafe) deals Apple updated the ultra-popular AirPods in October 2021, after a wait of more than two and a half years. The new models feature a more Pro-like design and a MagSafe-compatible charging case; they also have improved battery life and water resistance, and support for Spatial Audio. Get all the info you need in our AirPods 3 review . MSRP: $179 / 179 (was 189 in the U.K. prior to September 2023) New Refurbished Retailer Price $169.99 View Deal $179 View Deal $179.99 View Deal $201 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Apple AirPods 3rd gen (2021) MagSafe Charging case $179 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket AirPods (3rd gen, 2021, Lightning) deals There is also a cheaper version of the AirPods 3rd generation with a case that has to be charged via Lightning, rather than wirelessly. MSRP: $169 / 169 (was 179 in the U.K. until September 2023) New Refurbished Retailer Price $149 View Deal $161.99 View Deal $161.99 View Deal $169 View Deal $169 View Deal $169 View Deal $169.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Apple AirPods 3rd gen (2021) Lightning Charging case $169 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket AirPods (2nd gen, 2019) deals Apple still sells the older version of the AirPods. Note that this version of the AirPods comes with an Lightning charging case that needs to be plugged in, as opposed to the wireless MagSafe charging case. (You can buy a wireless charging case separately, however.) Check the automated table below for any deals that have popped up since we last updated this article. MSRP: $129 / 129 (U.K. price was 139 prior to September 2023) New Refurbished Retailer Price $89 View Deal $89.99 View Deal $99 View Deal $119.99 View Deal $129 View Deal $129 View Deal $129.99 View Deal $149 View Deal $149.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Apple AirPods 2nd gen (2019) Lightning Charging case $129 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best AirPods Pro deals The AirPods Pro came out in 2019, but a 2nd-gen version was released in September 2022. Rather than introduce the third generation in 2023, Apple instead tweaked the 2nd gen AirPods Pro in 2023 to support USB-C for charging (including charging via the iPhone 15) For a while both the Lightning and USB-C powered AirPods Pro will be on sale, so be sure to make sure you are getting the model you want. The comparison tables below gather the lowest prices on the AirPods Pro 1st and 2nd gen Lightning and 2nd gen USB-C, so you can be sure not to miss out on any appealing deals. AirPods Pro (2nd gen, 2023, USB-C) deals This is the 2023 version with USB-C charging. You can also use an iPhone 15 to charge the case. MSRP: $249 / 229 New Refurbished Retailer Price $179.99 View Deal $189.99 View Deal $239.99 View Deal $249 View Deal $249 View Deal $249 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Apple AirPods Pro 2nd gen (2023) MagSafe (USB-C) Charging case $249 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket AirPods Pro (2nd gen, 2022, Lightning) deals This is the older version with a Lightning port for charging the case. You may still find them on sale. MSRP was $249 / 249 New Refurbished Retailer Price $224.99 View Deal $249 View Deal $249.99 View Deal $269 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Apple AirPods Pro 2nd gen (2022) MagSafe (Lightning) Charging case $249 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket AirPods Pro (1st gen, 2019) deals You may still find the original AirPods Pro on sale at a discountmake sure you factor in if they are refurbished before you decide its a good discount. But stock is starting to run short. If you dont see a price-comparison table below, that means there are no deals at all in your region. MSRP was $249 / 239 New Refurbished Retailer Price $249 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Apple AirPods Pro 1st gen (2021) MagSafe Charging case $219.99 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best AirPods Max deals Right now, the AirPods Max are available to buy directly from Apple for $549 / 499 (they were 549 in the U.K. before September 2023). Find the latest prices in our automated table embedded below. For some time now, weve been seeing third-party retailers undercut Apple by a significant margin. New Refurbished Retailer Price $477 View Deal $519 View Deal $519 View Deal $529.99 View Deal $549 View Deal $549 View Deal $549 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Apple AirPods Max (2020) Sky Blue $549 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket For an in-depth look at your options here, read Where to buy AirPods Max . Other ways to save: AirPods Bundle deals The best way to get a good price on AirPods may be to bundle them with a phone, although this is mainly an option in the U.K. Phone network Three offers a variety of bundles that include the AirPods. Visit the companys accessories page to browse the best options for you. EE also lets you add AirPods to your plan for 16 a month spread over 11 months plus a 10 upfront fee. Thats the Lightning version, by the way. The AirPods Pro, including a MagSafe case, are 22 a month with a 5 upfront fee. In each case youll need to click Apple, then your choice of AirPods model. Vodafone and O2 arent currently bundling the AirPods with their iPhone plans, although O2 sells the 2021 AirPods , the early-2019 AirPods and the 2022 AirPods Pro on their own. Whichever bundle you go for, remember to check if youre getting the AirPods Pro, the early-2019 AirPods (sometimes called the second gen or AirPods 2) or the new 2021 AirPods (third-gen or AirPods 3). If youre getting the AirPods Pro, find out if they include the new MagSafe charging case. AirPods buying advice Wondering if a pair of AirPods is right for you? We have a guide to the Best AirPods , and you could read AirPods Pro vs AirPods to find out how the models compare, but lets quickly discuss the pros and cons. Apple has launched various AirPods versions, several of which are still on sale: 1st-gen AirPods (2016), discontinued 2nd-gen AirPods (2019) 1st-gen AirPods Pro (2019), discontinued 3rd-gen AirPods (2021), Lightning and Magsafe variants 2nd-gen AirPods Pro (2022/2023), Lightning and USB-C variants AirPods Max (2020) All four non-Max models are wireless, sitting in your ears and in theory staying there through snugness of fit alone. The advantages of this are clearthey allow you to go running or work out without worrying about snagging the cablesbut they may fall out once you pick up the pace. Our experience, however, is that the AirPods are among the best earbuds around in this regard. The AirPods Pro offer a snugger fit than the others because they have a choice of flexible ear tips, and are actually able to tell you whether youve selected the right tip or not. Sound quality is decent but not exceptional on the original and early-2019 models; the 2021 AirPods are better, while the AirPods Pro are a step above thanks in part to their better fit and implementation of active noise cancellation. What AirPods consistently do better than non-Apple headphones is coordinate with other Apple products, thanks to the W1 chip (in the 2016 model) and H1 chip (2019 and 2021) which makes pairing with an iPhone a breeze. Battery-wise, most non-Max AirPods will last around five hours, but thats not the end of the story: they come with a little charging case with its own larger battery, so you can pop them back in for a quick charge. The case should offer another 24 hours (give or take) before itll require charging. The 2021 AirPods, however, offer more in this department, with claimed figures of six hours out of the case and 30 hours in total. Weve got some advice on getting better AirPods battery life . Apples 2019 AirPods can respond to Hey Siri commands, charge wirelessly if you opt for the Wireless Charging Case, and offer more talk time than the originals. Those features are kept in the 2021 models, with Spatial Audio and Adaptive EQ added to the mix. The AirPods Max are over-ear headphones and essentially a completely different product to the rest of the AirPods range. They are a lot more expensive and a totally different proposition to the other AirPods. Audio quality is almost universally considered to be exceptional, but its debatable whether its exceptional enough to justify that premium price tag. And many reviewers have pointed out that the case is oddly designed, given that the one part of the headphones that it doesnt protectthe mesh headbandis the one thats most vulnerable to damage. The AirPods Max are an appealing prospect, but may not be practical for most budgets. For more detailed advice and thoughts on the best alternatives to Apples three cheaper AirPods models, read our guides to the Best wireless earbuds and the best wired headphones . Apple Inc, Headphones, Home Audio

X is changing how the block button works

Elon Musk has made no secret that hes not a fan of the block button. Now, X is changing how blocks work on its platform, though its (for now) stopping short of Musks wish of nuking the feature entirely. Instead, X is tweaking the visibility of replies in the context of a block. Previously, a user could block someone on X and still reply to their posts. And the person who was blocked wouldnt be able to view that reply or know the person who had blocked them was engaging with their posts. Thats now being rolled back so that users will be able to see direct replies even if the person posting has blocked them. In a post from Xs engineering team, the company said the change is part of our ongoing commitment to aligning the block feature with our principles as a public town square. We are making changes to how block works. If a user who has blocked you replies to one of your posts, you will now be able to see their reply. This change enables you to identify and report any potential bad content that you previously could not view, safeguarding both your Engineering (@XEng) May 2, 2024 The post also hinted that there may be more changes coming to blocks, which is one of the most widely used safety features on the service. Our goal is to allow users to control their experience while maintaining the public visibility of posts, the company said. That would seem to align with previous comments from Musk, who has said on multiple occasions that a public-facing block feature makes no sense and that block is going to be deleted as a feature, except for DMs. For now, the changes to blocking arent that drastic. In fact, they may even be welcomed by some users who want more visibility into what people are saying about them on the platform. But the fact that X is starting to change the visibility of previously blocked content could also be a sign of more significant changes to come. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/x-is-changing-how-the-block-button-works-225338769.html?src=rss

How to get to Monkey Island in Sea of Thieves

Getting to Monkey Island in Sea of Thieves can feel just as difficult as the classic puzzles. Let us walk you through this tall tale to help you get your prize.

Cusinarts new pomodoro red indoor pizza oven falls to new $300 Amazon low (Reg. $400)

Amazon is offering the new Cuisinart Pomodoro Red Indoor Pizza Oven for $299.95 shipped. Down from its $400 price tag, this is the best price ever on this all-new colorway. Weve seen the other colorways drop lower in price since the start of the new year, with March seeing the biggest fall to the $200 Amazon low only beaten by a short-lived $150 all-time low at a lesser known site (that is now unavailable to purchase altogether). All-in-all, youll be getting a 25% markdown that lands at the fifth-lowest price overall. Youll also find the stainless steel at $300 , the black model at $300, and the matte black model sitting at a higher $353. more

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more

Everyone's favorite part-time archeologist is getting the video game adaptation he deserves with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Here is everything we know.

Apple Q2 2024 earnings: Analysts expectations exceeded but iPhone sales down

Macworld Apple on Thursday announced its second quarter 2024 earnings, posting revenue of $90.8 billion for the quarter, a 4 percent decline year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.53, which is one cent higher than last year. The company reported $23.6 billion in profit. Apple beat the analysts predicted revenue of $90 billion and earnings per diluted share of $1.50. iPhone sales, which usually buoy Apples results, took a hit this quarter, posting $46 billion in revenue, which is a 10 percent decrease from the second quarter of 2023. Wearables, Home, and Accessories revenue was also down 10 percent. iPad sales were also down 17 percent. Apples Services set a record for the quarter and saw a jump in revenue YoY of 14 percent, while Mac sales increased about 4 percent. During the quarter, we were thrilled to launch Apple Vision Pro and to show the world the potential that spatial computing unlocks, said Apple CEO Tim Cook in a p ress release . Were also looking forward to an exciting product announcement next week and an incredible Worldwide Developers Conference next month. As always, we are focused on providing the very best products and services for our customers, and doing so while living up to the core values that drive us. How the quarter ended YoY for Apple: iPhone: $46 billion (down from $51.3 billion) iPad: $5.6 billion (down from $6.7 billion) Mac: $7.5 billion (up from $7.2 billion) Wearables: $7.9 billion (down from $8.7 billion) Services: $23.9 billion (up from $20.9 billion) Apple had revenue challenges in Greater China, Japan, and Asia Pacific, where revenue was down from those regions a total of 11 percent YoY. Apple declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock payable on May 16, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 13, 2024. Apple also authorized an additional program to repurchase up to $110 billion of common stock. Apple did not issue guidance for the third quarter of 2024, which ends this June. The company did say it expects double-digit growth in iPad and Services revenue, and low single-digit growth in total. Apple is holding its Let Loose event on May 7 and is expected to reveal new iPad models and accessories. Learn how you can watch the Let Loose event . Apple Inc

The HP Victus gaming PC with RTX 3060 has a $550 discount

The HP Victus 15L gaming desktop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, with 16GB of RAM is on sale for only $850 following a $550 discount from HP.