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Streaming services keep raising prices . At this point, if you subscribe to all the major services out there, you're basically paying the same price as cable those antiquated local monopolies that streaming was supposed to save us from. But streaming still has one big advantage over the old ways: no contracts. That means you can grab a good streaming deal and then cancel without penalty. Our advice is to sign up for a service when you see a good streaming deal (or the latest season of, say, Doctor Who , Severance , Andor and/or The Last of Us begins). Then, when the deal ends or you've binged whatever it is you want to watch, cancel as needed. But streaming deals don't come around all that often and, when they do, it's easy to miss them thanks to...everything. So we're keeping eyes out for the best streaming deals out there and we update this guide often so check it out the next time you have a hankering to watch something new . Best streaming deals True streaming deals can be hard to come by. Most often, theyll pop up during the Black Friday shopping period. On occasion, well see them sparingly throughout the year and they usually take the form of a discounted monthly or annual rate for a limited period of time. Also, true streaming deals are typically on the ad-supported versions of a service, but once in a while youll find a unicorn of a deal on a tier that has ad-free viewing. If youre able to wait for a deal before subscribing to a streaming service, we recommend doing so. Youll save money upfront and in the long run, and you also have the option to cancel your subscription before the price goes back up to the normal rate. Maybe you find you like the service so much that youre fine paying full price for it thats the ideal situation. But if youre not compelled to keep that app on rotation in your smart TV, most streaming services make it easy for you to cancel at any time. With that said, these are the best streaming deals you can snag right now. ESPN+ (three months) for $15 (58 percent off): Sports fans can subscribe to ESPN+ for 58 percent off through June 20. A subscription lets you stream live sports, rewind and replay as much as you wish and watch on up to three devices simultaneously. You also get access to exclusive programming, series and live events that are not broadcast on regular ESPN networks. Starz (six months) for $18 ($28 off): Starz's latest offer gives you six months of access for only $18, which shakes out to just $3 per month. This represents a 66-percent discount off the standard annual plan. This gives you access to all Starz content, including originals like Power Book III: Raising Kanan and movies like Fast X . If you'd prefer less of a commitment, you can get three months of access for only $12. Spotify Premium Individual (one month) for $0 ($12 off): This is our favorite music streaming service for podcasts and social features. Right now, users who have not signed up for Spotify's Premium service before are eligible to get one month for free. The Premium Individual plan lets you listen ad-free and skip songs at will. You can also organize your listening queue and download content for offline listening. Just be aware, your subscription will auto-renew at the end of the trial period. So if you don't want to be on the hook for the $12 monthly fee, set a reminder to cancel and go back to the free version. Sling Orange for $23/month for the first month (50 percent off): New customers can get Sling Orange or Sling Blue for half off the usual price for the first month, bringing the final prices to $23/month and $25.50/month, respectively. Orange is likely best for sports fans, with eight exclusive sports and family channels, while Blue includes 19 exclusive news and entertainment channels. You can get both Orange and Blue access also for half off for one month, or $33 total. YouTube TV (two months) for $120 ($46 off) : You can get two months of our favorite live TV streaming service for $60 per month which works out to $46 less than paying the full $83 each month. And right now, the service is free for the first 21 days. That should give you a decent chunk of time to see if the service is right for you. The discount and trial are only open to new subscribers to YouTube TVs base plan, which includes access to over 100 channels, unlimited DVR space and six household accounts with the ability to stream on three devices at once. The deal ends July 31. Fubo Pro for $65/month for the first month ($20 off): Fubo has introductory discounts on most of its packages, and the Pro package is the least expensive plan currently listed. It offers access to 224 channels, unlimited cloud DVR and up to 10 simultaneous streams. It even includes regional sports content from the NHL, MLB and NBA. Sling TV + MLB.TV for $30 off: New subscribers can get $30 off their first month of Sling TV when they sign up and add MLB.TV to their package. The offer applies to Sling Orange, Sling Blue and Sling Orange & Blue, and MLB.TV gives you access to MLB Network along with access to all out-of-market games during the regular season. This offer runs through May 31. Max student discount subscribe for $5/month (50 percent off): Max offers their ad-supported tier to students for half off the usual rate. Youll just have to verify that youre a student through Unidays , and make note that this offer is only good for up to 12 months of service. Hulu student discount subscribe for $2/month (75 percent off): Those with a valid student ID can get Hulus ad-supported tier for 75 percent off the typical rate. Theyll keep the same sale price for as long as theyre a student as well. Spotify student discount Premium + Hulu with ads for $6/month (72 percent off): Spotifys student offer continues to be one of the best around, giving you access to the Premium tier of the music streamer and Hulus ad-supported plan for only $6 monthly. Purchased separately, youd pay $22 per month for both of the services. Plus, the first month is free when you sign up. NBA League Pass student discount one year for $120 (40 percent off) : Students can get one year of League Pass for only $10 per month, which includes access to NBA TV and the ability to watch classic and archive games on-demand. On the NBA League Pass website, look for the student discount banner at the top and follow the instructions to verify your student status. Peacock first responders discount one year for $48 (50 percent off) : Medical professionals and first responders can save 50 percent each year of Peacock. The deal requires annual verification and is open to those who work for either private or public institutions. Peacock has some great stuff to watch, including Poker Face and Killing It and more . Streaming bundle discounts Theres more consolidation happening now than ever before in the streaming space, and that means there are more streaming bundle options. These bundles offer you access to more content with one subscription price, but those prices are typically higher than paying for a single service by itself (obviously). It may be tempting to just get the bundle, but if only one of those services in the bundle speaks to you, youll spend less overall by just paying for the single service. Speaking of a deep love for a single streaming service: if all of your favorite shows are on Peacock or the latest releases on Max consistently bring you joy, consider paying for one year upfront. Subscribing with an annual plan usually saves you money in the long term over paying on a monthly basis. Unfortunately, not all streaming services (looking at you, Netflix) have an annual subscription option. Here are some of the best streaming bundles you can get right now. Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle with ads for $17/month : Ad-supported Max is included here, along with full, ad-supported access to Disney+ and Hulu. Youll save 43 percent with this bundle, as opposed to paying for all three services individually. Disney+ and Hulu Bundle Premium for $20/month : Disney and Hulu offer a few different bundles, which you can view in the drop-down lists under Choose Your Plan. This bundle removes the ads from both Disney+ and Hulu (with the exception of select live and linear content) and allows you to download content for offline viewing. Youll save 42 percent with this bundle, as opposed to paying for both ad-free tiers individually. Paramount+ with Showtime for $13/month or $120/year : This includes everything in Paramount+s Essential plan, except the ads, and also provides access to Showtime content, live CBS streams and download features. Sling TV + Max starting at $53/month: Sling TV and Max have partnered on a discount that gives new subscribers 50 percent off their first month of Sling TV, plus $5 off monthly when you subscribe to the Sling TV + Max bundle. The standard price for the Sling Blue + Max duo is roughly $58/month, so you'll get a monthly discount of $5 off that. In addition, for the first month only, you'll get half off the price of the bundle. The promotion also applies to the Sling Orange & Blue + Max package, which has a standard price of $73/month. Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN+ for $96/month: This streaming bundle amalgamation is a bit confusing but it does offer a lot: you get live TV streaming via Hulus service plus access to the following VOD services: Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+. Out of those three, only ESPN+ will have ads. Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ Bundle Basic for $17/month : You get full access to Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ content with this package, albeit with ads across the board. This bundle price is 46 percent off the total price of all three separate subscriptions. Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ Bundle Premium for $27/month : Similarly to the Duo bundles, the Premium version of the Trio removes ads from most content in Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+, and you can download content for offline viewing. This price represents a 43-percent savings when compared to paying for all three ad-free tiers separately. Read more streaming coverage The best live TV streaming services to cut cable The best streaming services: Netflix, Hulu, Max and more The best streaming devices Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/best-streaming-service-deals-133028980.html?src=rss
The best budget Android phone for 2025
You dont need to spend a fortune to get a good phone these days. The best budget Android phones offer impressive performance, long battery life and capable phone cameras all at a price that wont drain your wallet. Whether you're looking for a reliable everyday device, a backup phone or something for a younger family member, there's a growing list of budget smartphones that deliver solid function without the high cost of flagship phones. From Samsung phones with slick designs to models packed with smart AI features for improved performance and photos, Androids budget lineup is better than ever. Some offer surprisingly decent Wi-Fi connectivity, while others aim to have the best camera in their price range. Whatever your needs, theres a wallet-friendly Android option that doesnt compromise where it counts. Table of contents Best budget Android phones for 2025 How cheap should you go for an Android phone? What to look for in a cheap phone Android phone FAQs Best budget Android phones for 2025 How cheap should you go for an Android phone? We tend to define a budget smartphone as costing between $150 and $350. Any lower and the device runs the risk of suffering from too many compromises in function, and above that, you cross over to pricier midrange handsets (if you're open to spending more, we shouted out a couple of our favorite flagship phones at the very end of this guide). But for those with a little wiggle room, there are some things to consider. For example, a child may be better off with a cheaper device, especially if its intended mainly for emergencies, WiFi browsing or texting parents (and not social media). On the higher end of this price spectrum, sub-$350 Samsung phones and other Android devices have come a long way thanks to improved performance, better phone cameras with low-light capabilities, fast charging, and nicer displays like AMOLED panels. This makes them a viable alternative to, say, a flagship handset with a premium design, even if you have the flexibility to spend more. What to look for in a cheap Android phone When it comes to cheap phones, you get what you pay for. Most smartphones in this price range are made out of plastic, though the fit and finish of a specific model can vary a lot based on price. A bright screen is also important. Typically youll get LCD panels with a 60Hz or 90Hz refresh rate, but some phones may have OLED or AMOLED screens with increased color saturation. Long battery life is critical as well, so we tend to favor devices with larger power cells of around 5,000 mAh. In this price range, performance can vary a lot, so look for devices with at least 8GB of RAM and processors that can deliver stutter-free visuals. Its also important to consider support length: as periodic security updates and lengthy software support can extend the longevity of your device, which will save you money in the long run. Android phone FAQs What's the price difference for a cheap Android vs a cheap iPhone? iPhones tend to be more expensive compared to Android phones even the cheapest iPhone, the iPhone SE, which starts from $429, is a harder pill to swallow compared to a cheap Android phone. In contrast, you can get your hands on a cheap Android device for as low as $100. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/best-budget-android-phone-160029327.html?src=rss
Donald Trump will delay a looming TikTok ban for a third time
President Donald Trump will, once again, give TikTok a temporary reprieve as it faces another deadline to sell itself or face a ban in the United States. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Tuesday that Trump will sign another executive order to extend the deadline. The latest extension this time for 90 days is now the third time Trump has punted on a looming TikTok ban since he took office in January . As he has said many times, President Trump does not want TikTok to go dark, Leavitt said in a statement reported by CNN . This extension will last 90 days, which the Administration will spend working to ensure this deal is closed so that the American people can continue to use TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe and secure. US officials are presumably still negotiating terms of a potential deal that would allow TikTok to remain operational in the United States, though there's been little news on that front since the last extension in April. A number of potential buyers are interested in acquiring TikTok's US business, but officials in China would need to sign off on any agreement. In April, several reports suggested that a deal would likely involve the company's existing US investors rolling over their stakes into a new entity. Those talks were derailed by Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/donald-trump-will-delay-a-looming-tiktok-ban-for-a-third-time-231757522.html?src=rss
Hades II adds more combat options in its third major early access update
Hades II announced its third update today. The sequel to 2020 indie game darling Hades is technically still in early access on PC and Mac, but has been getting some beefy updates ahead of its expected official release later this year. The Unseen Update is a free, automatic update that mostly focuses on new combat development. There's a new Vow of Rivals that allows players to challenge more powerful Guardian foes. All of the main weapons have received hidden aspects that offer new forms and fighting styles. There's also new hexes and blessings, some fresh artwork, and new story events to help grow your relationships with the many members of the ancient Greek pantheon. When Hades II does exit early access with the launch of v1.0 and developer Supergiant said that it doesn't have a timeline for that yet the game will follow its predecessor's launch schedule. Switch 2 and Switch will be the first consoles to get the full release alongside PC and Mac, with PlayStation and Xbox players needing to wait before they'll get a version of the rogue-like. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/hades-ii-adds-more-combat-options-in-its-third-major-early-access-update-225206452.html?src=rss
X sues New York over hate speech disclosure law
Social media company X has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York over a law governing hate speech. The social network's Global Government Affairs account posted about the suit, claiming the law's required disclosures infringe on First Amendment protections for free speech. The Stop Hiding Hate Act, which is slated to take effect this week, would require social media companies to report on how they define and moderate content including hate speech, misinformation, disinformation, harassment and foreign political influence. X sued California in 2023 about a similar state-level law regarding content moderation. A panel from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals put a hold on the lower court's initial ruling in favor of California. While the law did endure, a settlement between the state and the company at the start of 2025 led to the elimination of the provisions that X claimed were unconstitutional. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/x-sues-new-york-over-hate-speech-disclosure-law-214655414.html?src=rss
Apples most affordable M4 MacBook Pro just dropped $200 at Amazon, now $1,399
After seeing some higher-end configurations drop in price significantly this morning, Amazon has now brought back the $200 discount on the most affordable 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro. Regularly $1,599, youll now find both the silver and Space Black models down at $1,399 shipped . more
Still live: All four colors of the new 11-inch iPad (A16) are back down at $299 shipped
Update: While we did see the yellow and pink colorways very briefly drop to $278 or so, those deals were very short-lived and never landed on the silver and blue options. All four colorways are now back down at $299 shipped via Amazon. Details below in the original post. Previously limited to just the blue and yellow colors, Amazon is now offering all four shades of Apples new iPad (A16) down at the $299 shipped all-time low. It might not be the powerful M4 iPad Pro or the M3 series iPad Air (also now at all-time low pricing), but this is a brand new iPad that just released a couple months ago at under $300. more
Xbox's AMD partnership sheds light on the future of the division's ecosystem
Microsoft has no plans to get out of the console business anytime soon. The company has been reiterating for a while that it's going to make at least one more generation of Xbox consoles. It's now been confirmed that AMD will power the upcoming hardware, as it did with the Xbox Series X/S . Xbox president Sarah Bond made the announcement in a short video . Under the multi-year partnership, Xbox and AMD are advancing the state of art in gaming silicon to deliver the next generation of graphics innovation; to unlock a deeper level of visual quality; and immersive gameplay and player experiences enhanced with the power of AI, all while maintaining compatibility with your existing library of Xbox games, Bond said. A leaked presentation from May 2022 (which was part of the massive Xbox leak the following year) indicated that Microsoft had yet to make a decision about the processor and GPU for the next Xbox console(s), suggesting in one slide that it planned to strike an agreement with AMD to supply those and in another that it yet had to make an Arm64 decision. As we now know, the company is doubling down with AMD. Microsoft On the surface, the AMD agreement is the main news coming out of Bond's announcement. But, if you read between the lines, there are lots of other interesting details to tease out from what she said in the short video. For one thing, the AI aspect of Bond's carefully crafted statement lines up with details in the leak (and other developments ) about Microsoft embracing artificial intelligence and machine learning in future Xbox games, including for things like AI agents. So the company is likely to keep going down that path. Bond said that Microsoft and AMD will co-engineer silicon across a portfolio of devices including our next-generation Xbox consoles, in your living room and in your hands, implying that the company is planning more handhelds beyond the Xbox-branded ROG devices that are coming later this year. Those are also powered by AMD. In addition, Bond said the next-gen of Xbox devices will maintain compatibility with your existing library of Xbox games. Xbox has made a commitment to backward compatibility, but that's still welcome to hear. Those are fairly interesting nuggets, no doubt, but there were two other things Bond said that I think are starting to shed more light on the future of the Xbox ecosystem. First, she said that her team is uilding you a gaming platform thats always with you, so you can play the games you want across devices anywhere you want, delivering you an Xbox experience not locked to a single store or tied to one device. That single store phrasing is a chin stroker, especially in light of the new user interface Xbox is making for the ROG handhelds. The Windows-powered devices won't only allow users to play games from the Xbox PC app, Xbox consoles via remote play and the cloud. They'll integrate games from other PC storefronts, such as Battle.net (which is run by Microsoft-owned Activision Blizzard), Steam, GOG and more. Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass users have long had access to EA Play games as part of their subscriptions. Ubisoft+ is on Xbox consoles too . Microsoft Perhaps this concept of not being locked to a single store will start to work in other ways. Valve said a few years ago that it would be happy to integrate Game Pass into Steam , for instance. Likewise, Microsoft has said it would welcome Steam and the Epic Games Store app onto its PC app store (though Valve and Epic probably wouldn't want to give Microsoft a cut of game sales). Maybe we might finally see those come to fruition in the next few years. But how might those integrations work on an Xbox console? Bond hinted at that too. She said Xbox is working closely with the Windows team to ensure that Windows is the number one platform for gaming. Sure, that could be a reference to PC gaming. But Bond didn't explicitly state that, which has me wondering if the next Xbox console might be more of a Windows PC that sits under your TV. That would align with comments made a few months back by Jez Corden of Windows Central , who said the next Xbox is a PC, in essence, but with a TV-friendly shell. As with the likes of the Steam Deck and other handheld PCs, this would potentially give game developers a specific set of specifications to work with (though ensuring their games are optimized for as many desktop and laptop configurations as possible will still be a complex task). Perhaps the user interface Xbox is debuting on the Ally X devices is a sign of things to come on larger displays. Moreover, the Xbox and Windows teams are stripping out unnecessary aspects of the operating system in the Xbox Ally handhelds to make them run more efficiently. What's to stop them from doing the same in the next Xbox console? That could enable Xbox to offer a more unified ecosystem across all platforms, while streamlining things for developers who want to make games for both PC and Xbox. Don't forget that Microsoft has been making a real effort to make Windows run more smoothly on ARM-based processors as part of its Copilot+ PC push. We might have to wait two or three more years to get a fuller sense of Microsoft's vision for the future of Xbox consoles. But it certainly has the opportunity to knit its platforms more closely together and make playing Xbox (and PC) games across devices a more seamless experience. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-amd-partnership-sheds-light-on-the-future-of-the-divisions-ecosystem-200940253.html?src=rss
Timeless Burton Goods Heritage leather Apple Watch strap drops to $51 w/ this code (Reg. $80)
Just after featuring an exclusive deal on the brand new Burton Goods Slim Leather Magnetic Case for M4 iPad Pro , we also have a notable offer on its timeless Heritage Leather Strap. While I am personally a big fan of its Ultra leather strap , the Heritage model is even more traditional in the best way possible and you can now score a deep 37% price drop using our BG15 code at checkout. Details below. more
Bungie delays Marathon indefinitely
Marathon isn't coming in September after all. Bungie said on Tuesday that it's delaying the shooter indefinitely. We're using this time to empower the team to create the intense, high-stakes experience that a title like Marathon is built around, the company wrote . Bungie wants to incorporate player feedback from the game's closed alpha playtest. (It ran from April 23 to May 4.) The company will continue closed testing over the next few months. The developer wants to drill down on what makes the game uniquely compelling. Bungie views this as a blend of survival, mystery, raid-like endgame challenges and combat. Adding more challenging AI encounters is also a priority. Ditto for enhanced visual fidelity and a darker tone that's more like the '90s originals . Bungie Last month, the game made headlines for the wrong reasons. Bungie admitted that Marathon 's alpha version used stolen artwork . The developer said a former artist on its team pinched the assets without its knowledge. That incident wasn't mentioned in today's statement. Still, it's easy to imagine that could have played a part in the decision. Delays are never fun for those eager to play. However, early testers had plenty of criticism. Through every comment and real-time conversation on social media and Discord, your voice has been strong and clear, Bungie wrote. We've taken this to heart, and we know we need more time to craft Marathon into the game that truly reflects your passion. So, it sounds like the delay could be a wise decision in the long run. Bungie says it will provide its next update, along with a new release date, this fall. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/bungie-delays-marathon-indefinitely-190832450.html?src=rss
DocPro lifetime access now $160 2,000+ legal templates included
Right now, you can grab DocPros Professional Documents Lifetime Subscriptionfor just $159.99 a major markdown from its regular $199 price tag. more
Facebook videos are all just going to be reels now
Facebook is once again rebranding the video section of its app. This time, the tab formerly known as video , which was also once called watch , will become eels. The change comes as the company says that all video on the social network will now fall under the umbrella of eels regardless of how long the clip is or how it was shot. According to Meta , the change will make things simpler for users and creators sharing video clips on the platform. Previously, users had to decide whether they wanted a given video to be a eel, shorter clips that are recommended throughout the Facebook app, or a video, which also included live and longer-form content, as well as video posts intended only for friends. Now, that distinction will no longer matter. While reels was once explicitly meant for shortform videos of one minute or less, Meta has gradually expanded the format. On Instagram, Reels can now be up to three minutes long. On Facebook, there will be no upper limit on how long a eel can be. Youll be able to create and share reels of any length or orientation, whether its a quick, 30-second vertical clip or an in-depth, 20-minute plus horizontal episode, Meta explains . This change could end up being slightly confusing as most people are used to eels being shorter, vertical clips rather than long episodes. It's also notably different from how video functions on Instagram, where reels still have time constraints. It could also raise questions from a privacy standpoint as reels are typically public posts, while many Facebook users upload video they only want to share with their existing friends (Meta says it will prompt users to revisit their privacy settings once the change rolls out to ensure their clips only make it to the intended audience.) Meta notes that the changes will be rolling out slowly in the coming months, so people will have some time to adjust to the new format. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/facebook-videos-are-all-just-going-to-be-reels-now-185807805.html?src=rss
Score a Galaxy Watch 7 at $100 off before Samsung abandons the round case for good, deals from $200
As Samsung seemingly readies its next-generation of Galaxy Watch devices, and the new, more square case shape on Galaxy Watch 8, we wanted to touch down this afternoon to highlight the $100 price drops you can still score on the wonderfully round Galaxy Watch 7 . more
Give HomePod mini, Echo, or Google Home speakers a resting place with two outlet shelves at $9 each
2-pack of WALI Outlet Shelf Wall Holders Buy for $18 (Reg. $21) What we love Truth be told, Im using one of these in my home right now. Theyre really handy when there isnt an obvious place for a speaker. I personally have a HomePod mini resting on one in my bedroom. I think its super clean looking and installation only took a matter of minutes. more
Waymo expands service area around San Francisco and Los Angeles
Waymo is expanding its service area in two major metropolitan parts of California, according to a report by TechCrunch . The company is bringing its robotaxis to several new cities and neighborhoods around Los Angeles and San Francisco. Beginning today, riders along the San Francisco Peninsula in cities like Brisbane, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae and Burlingame will be able to try out a Waymo driverless cab. The same goes for Silicon Valley locations like Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Ride to more places in the Bay and LA. Starting today in SF, with new areas coming to LA later this week. Download the Waymo One app to see our new service areas. pic.twitter.com/delkMqkO4k Waymo (@Waymo) June 17, 2025 The greater Los Angeles area gets an expansion on June 18. Robotaxis will be available in neighborhoods like Echo Park, Silver Lake, Ladera Heights and Playa del Rey. They will also run through the entirety of Sunset Boulevard. The company says this recent expansion will grow its operational borders in both regions by around 80 square miles. This brings the total coverage area in California to 250 square miles, following other expansions throughout the state . Waymo recently boasted that it reached a milestone of 10 million paid rides , with 250,000 weekly rides in all four of its US markets. The Waymo One service also operates in Phoenix and Austin. This is a decent metric, considering the company ditched its waitlist and began offering rides to the public just last year. On the road again: As Waymo prepares for broader scale, we're embarking on our largest road trip to date, visiting 10+ cities in 2025. First up: Las Vegas and San Diego. Read more about how our road trips help advance the Waymo Driver's AI: https://t.co/96XzLSFV8O pic.twitter.com/UDCWOCkVOk Waymo (@Waymo) January 29, 2025 The company plans on testing its driverless system in 10 new cities this year, including Las Vegas and San Diego. It has also announced that it'll begin offering driverless taxi rides in Washington DC in 2026 . Waymo hasn't abandoned the rest of the world. It started testing robotaxis in Tokyo earlier this year . The company is also planning on more than doubling its fleet of vehicles. Waymo currently operates 1,500 Jaguar I-Pace SUVs. with 2,000 joining the fleet in the next year or so. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/waymo-expands-service-area-around-san-francisco-and-los-angeles-180811473.html?src=rss
Alienwares 2025 Aurora R16 desktops with RTX 5070 Ti GPU are now $400 off from $1,700
We are now tracking a deal at Dell that gets you Alienwares latest Aurora R16 desktop with Ultra 7 265F/16GB/1TB/5070 Ti config for $1,699.99 shipped . Thats straight up a $400 discount on its usual going rate, and the lowest we can find. Alternatively, you can also get the 32GB RAM/1TB SSD config for $1,899.99 shipped , which is also $400 less than its $2,300 usual going rate. Both configurations offer powerful specs, and considering theyre currently priced lower than some models with just an RTX 5070 , this is a solid time to make your move. Head below for more details. more
Weve secured another exclusive deal from Wellbots on the Mango Power E Portable Power Station for $999 shipped , after using the exclusive code 9TO5MANGO600 at checkout . Its already been cut down to $1,599 from its $3,799 price tag, with the additional $600 in savings from our exclusive code taking things even further. While it lands $100 above the all-time low from our previous mention in mid-March, youre still looking at the second-best price we have tracked, which gives you a total $2,800 in savings on a power station with some serious backup power. more
This 1-800 number will generate ChatGPT images, if for some reason you need that
The discourse around artificial intelligence has all been about pursuing the bleeding edge, pushing the tech into the future as fast as possible. So maybe it should be refreshing that OpenAI's latest announcement feels almost quaintly analog. Starting today, users can tap into the company's image generation by texting 1-800-ChatGPT on WhatsApp. The post on X announcing this new option for using the ChatGPT AI chatbot specifies that the feature is ow available to everyone. I'm not sure what percentage of everyone wanted to have a 1-800 number to contact in order to obtain their AI-generated pictures. Considering how long it's been since the concept of a long-distance call was a factor in regular communication, I'd guess that many ChatGPT users don't even know why 1-800 phone numbers were notable. Perhaps this is OpenAI's attempt to lure the older generations away from potentially confusing ( and embarrassing ) competitors. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/this-1-800-number-will-generate-chatgpt-images-if-for-some-reason-you-need-that-174636780.html?src=rss
Anker 112W 6-Port USB-C Desktop Charger Buy for $30 (Reg. $40) What we love While it wont break any charging speed records, this is an affordable way to top off a bunch of gear at up to 30W. At my desk Ive got both a wireless keyboard and mouse that need charged from time to time. Theres also a game controller, earbuds, and more. This is why I have one of Ankers chargers on my desk and can easily recommend adding something like it to most setups. more
Targets weeklong Prime Day competitor sale will start on July 13, heres what we know so far
As we reported previously, Amazon is once again winding up to unleash its first Prime Day event of the year and we now have official confirmation it will kick off the four-day sale event on July 8. This also traditionally indicates some major sales from the competition, including the likes of Best Buy and Walmart, but according to our sources, the next Target Circle Week is getting ready to take on the Prime Day event on July 13. more
Threads adds new dedicated feed for fediverse content
Metas Threads is deepening its integration with the fediverse , a collection of decentralized social media platforms that includes Mastodon . Starting today, users who have enabled sharing to the fediverse in Threads will be able to see posts from federated accounts that they follow. These posts will now appear in a dedicated feed. From this feed, users can now search for federated users from within Threads. These posts will populate in reverse chronological order, ensuring the newest posts from accounts you follow appear first. Decentralized platforms currently compatible with Threads include Mastodon, Bookwyrm, WriteFreely and more, with Meta hoping more services will sign on in the future. When searching for fediverse accounts, simply input their username and corresponding service into the search bar, such as @flipboard@flipboard.social, and if an exact match exists, their profile will appear alongside the fediverse icon. Meta has spent the last year working on building the fediverse into the Threads experience, and the company says that Threads has interacted with over 75 percent of all fediverse servers since sharing to the fediverse was launched a year ago. The social media conglomerate states that its goal remains to grow the fediverse responsibly, prioritizing the success of a safe community from multiple platforms and with multiple points of view. Integrations like the features being launched today, however, make it much easier for the companys users to see federated posts without ever navigating away from Threads to do so. Furthermore, fediverse engagement on Threads remains an opt-in feature, and replies you receive to posts shared in the fediverse are still not integrated into Threads. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/threads-adds-new-dedicated-feed-for-fediverse-content-174105370.html?src=rss
Just $8 gets your iPhone on the dash with UGREENs MagSafe car vent mount (20% off)
UGREEN MagSafe Car Vent Mount Buy for $8 (Reg. $10) Clip the on-page 20% off coupon. What we love Most of the time, its totally fine to just leave your iPhone in a pocket or bag when youre driving, but if you dont have wireless CarPlay a MagSafe mount can be the next best thing. This solution grips can quickly latch onto a vent and provide you with a spot to lock your iPhone in place so you dont wind up trying to fumble around for it while driving. more
This M4 Mac mini with double the storage and 50% more RAM is just $849
Macworld The tiny and powerful Mac mini is just what your home office needsespecially when its at the best price weve ever seen. Amazon is selling the M4 Mac mini with 256GB of storage and 24GB of RAM for $849 right now, a fantastic savings of $150. Equipped with an M4 processor, this Mac Mini has twice the storage and 50 percent more memory than the base mode that sells or $599. Thats a fantastic combo, too, which can handle any task with blazing fast. It will run photo and video editing apps like a pro, survive those gazillion tabs you keep open, stream content, and do just about anything you want. It probably comes as no surprise, but when we reviewed the new Mac Mini , we loved how small it is and how well it performed through our tests. Not only will you not have to worry about whether you can or cannot complete a task with this thing, but connectivity also wont be an issue. There are three Thunderbolt 4 ports and HDMI on the back of the device, as well as a pair of USB-C ports on the front for quickly connecting drives or giving your iPhone a quick charge. So go grab this $999 Mac Mini for $150 off while this deal is still available and get started on all your projects. That's a great discount for the M4 Mac Mini Buy now at Amazon
mophies 15W Qi2 MagSafe travel charger is back down to its lowest price today at just $18 (39% off)
Amazon is now offering mophies 15W Qi2 wireless MagSafe charger for $18.19 with free shipping for Prime members or on orders over $35. Regularly priced at $30, this deal takes 39% off and marks a $12 discount matching the lowest price we first tracked for it earlier this year in April. This is a good option to consider if youre looking for a simple MagSafe charger to wirelessly top off your device, and you can learn more about it in detail below. more
Peak Design's new tripods take aim at the professional set
Peak Design is building on the success of its innovative Travel Tripod . The photography accessory maker is launching a new Pro Tripod on Kickstarter. The latest model comes in three flavors: Pro Lite, Pro and Pro Tall. As you might expect, their prices dwarf that of the (already expensive) Travel Tripod. The Pro Tripod is scaled up for greater stiffness and maximum height. It has stronger legs, an all-CNC-machined hub and a anged center column. This results in double the weight capacity of the Travel Tripod, which supports 20 lbs. The new Pro Tripod and Pro Tall Tripod each support 40 lbs. Meanwhile, the Pro Lite Tripod handles a bit less at 35 lbs. Peak Design When packed, the Pro models take up more space than the Travel model, but they'll still easily fit in a backpack. The Pro and Pro Lite Tripods measure just under 20 inches. The Pro Tall Tripod folds down to 22.9 inches. The Pro and Pro Tall models weigh just over 4 lbs, while the Pro Lite weighs 3.7 lbs. Peak Design is also selling new accessories for those with the most demanding needs. The tilt mod will be essential for those who need the smoothest video. It converts the Pro line's standard ball head into a fluid pan-and-tilt one. The Pro Leveling Base enables quick leveling on uneven terrain. And the Pro Spike Feet will help the tripod grip slippery or loose ground. Peak Design If you thought the Travel Tripod was expensive, well, brace yourself. The Pro Lite Tripod is estimated to cost $800. The Pro Tripod is expected to cost $900. And the Pro Tall Tripod will retail for approximately $1,000. They're estimated prices since the products are only now arriving on Kickstarter. But, as is often the case with crowdfunding, pledging early will get you a discount. If you're aghast at the pricing, well, that's entirely understandable. But consider that Peak Design is truly targeting professionals here. It isn't uncommon to see tripods from brands like RRS and Gitzo crack the $1,000 barrier. Engadget plans to review the Pro Tripod to see how it stands up (sorry) to pro-level needs. The Pro Lite Tripod is expected to ship in October. Meanwhile, the company is aiming for February 2026 for the Pro and Pro Tall models. You can learn more in the video below and on the Kickstarter page . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cameras/peak-designs-new-tripods-take-aim-at-the-professional-set-165843064.html?src=rss
Score three colorways of classic aviator sunglasses at $6 per pair (20% off)
3-pack of KALIYADI Classic Aviator Sunglasses Buy for $17.50 (Reg. $22) What we love When I find a style that I like, I tend to score a few different colorways so I can easily shake things up. This deal on sunglasses does it all in one go. You nail down the classic look of aviators in three colorways: black, blue, and silver. This paves the way for you to have casual and more dressy options ready and waiting for when you need them. more
We have already brought you todays best App Store deals you can find them right here , but we wanted touch down quickly with a host of classic SEGA freebies. Reports suggest SEGA is about to discontinue support for a host of its classic games ported to iOS and Android, but it has also made them all FREE and removed in-app purchase requirements as well. You might want to go score them all now while you can do so without dropping a dime. Check them out below. more
Early Prime Day deals include $100 off the GoPro Hero 13 Black
It's that time of year again. Amazon Prime Day will rain deals upon the world on July 8 , but some companies have already begun slashing prices. For instance, the iconic GoPro Hero 13 Black action camera is currently on sale for $329 , which is a discount of over $100 . That's not a record-low price, but it's close. This model topped our list of the best action cameras , and for good reason. It's a near-perfect device with plenty of bells and whistles . This is the most versatile Hero camera the company has ever made, thanks to a new family of modular lenses. It can shoot up to 5.3K, with 2X optical zoom and a photo resolution of 27MP. It also features a larger battery than previous iterations, which allows for around 90 minutes of continuous shooting in 4K and 30FPS. It's waterproof up to 10 millimeters and can be operated via voice control. The full-color front screen makes it easy to review footage without having to upload anything to the computer. There's no internal storage, which is something of a bummer, but the camera can accommodate microSD cards. We did say it offers the est image quality in its class but that doesn't apply to low-light conditions. If you shoot primarily in low light, consider the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro instead . Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/early-prime-day-deals-include-100-off-the-gopro-hero-13-black-164100482.html?src=rss
Stock up on five of Ankers 100W USB-C charging cables for the whole family at $3.60 each
Anker 100W USB-C Charging Cable 5-Pack Buy for $18 (Reg. $24) What we love Its always convenient to have plenty of USB-C charging cables at the ready in todays world, and with this 5-pack you can guarantee you or your family can be covered and never left without. Each cable comes wrapped in a nylon exterior for improved durability, giving you 6 feet of reach and delivering up to 100W charging speeds. more
You can refuel MacBook Air with this 9-in-1 outlet extender thanks to 30W USB-C at $20 (Save 23%)
Addtam 9-in-1 30W USB-C Outlet Extender Buy for $20 (Reg. $26) What we love Outlet extenders can really come in clutch when youre running low on wall outlets. Over the last year or so, weve seen more and more of them come with USB-A and Type-C ports in tow. Often these ports arent very powerful, but this unit steps things up with up to 30W charging speeds, which is enough for a MacBook Air and many other devices. more
Through its official Amazon storefront, REDTIGER is offering its budget-friendly F7NP Front and Rear Dash Cam for $89.99 shipped. Normally going for $130 at full price these days, it kept above $120 until May rolled around, after which weve been seeing regular returns to this $90 low, most often in the form of short-term Lightning sales. You can pick one up for your vehicle with a $40 markdown while the savings last, giving you the lowest price we have tracked. more
3-pack JSAUX tempered glass screen protectors for Switch 2 Buy for $5 (Reg. $10) Enter promo code SWITCH2GO for $5 off at checkout. What we love If youre looking to protect your Switch 2, this discounted 3-pack of tempered glass screen protectors is a good option to consider. Its from a well-known brand for gaming accessories and screen protectors, it even comes with an installation frame for easy setup. At just $1.65 per piece, its an affordable way to keep your Switch 2s display in pristine condition. more
This aluminum MagSafe desk stand with a rotating base just fell to $11.50 Prime shipped (Reg. $16)
OMOTON Rotating MagSafe Desk Stand Buy for $11.50 (Reg. $16) What we love While smartphone stands have been around forever, MagSafe stands have not. Were talking a few years, and boy, I still love how streamlined they look. Theres something so satisfying about snapping my iPhone onto a stand that boasts an incredibly minimalistic design. This unit certainly fits that bill and offers a couple of notable features that range from a metal build to a base that rotates. more
Over at Amazon, you can pick up the Greenworks 24V 12-inch Cordless Compact Chainsaw for $129.99 shipped, with the price also matching directly from the brands website . Normally carrying a $190 price tag, its been more often returning to a $183 high at Amazon, while discounts have mostly kept costs above $140 until this month, when the savings have taken the price lower to $130. The deal here is the best we have tracked over the last 12 months, cutting $70 off the MSRP and giving you a more compact means to clean up after any upcoming storms. more
The first two Netflix entertainment complexes will open at the end of the year
Looking to grab an official Tires shirt or a sandwich based on Arnold Schwarzenegger's FUBAR ? Netflix will have you covered in the near future. The streaming platform's long-promised Netflix House amusement centers will open up shop in Dallas and outside of Philadelphia by the end of the year , with a third location coming to Las Vegas in 2027. These 100,000-square feet behemoths will operate throughout the year and will celebrate all things Netflix. There's a retail component, a restaurant called Netflix Bites and all kinds of immersive story-driven experiences based on some of its biggest shows. The locations will also offer mini-golf, which maybe is a tribute to that one episode of Cobra Kai ? We aren't sure about that one. Netflix As for the aforementioned story-driven experiences, the locations will include stuff like the iconic Red Light, Green Light race from Squid Game and a Demogorgan chase inspired by Stranger Things . Netflix says each location will egularly update its offerings so these experiences should vary. The platform promises experiences based on hits like Wednesday , One Piec e and the Knives Out movie franchise. Sadly, there was no mention of Is it Cake? or the social media-adjacent reality show The Circle . I want to sit in a weirdly-decorated room and talk to strangers on the internet! Wait a minute. I already do that. The Philadelphia location is being built at King of Prussia Mall and the Dallas branch will exist at Galleria Dallas. The third location pops up in the Las Vegas Strip at BLVD Las Vegas in 2027. Netflix-heads can sign up for an early visit right here . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/the-first-two-netflix-entertainment-complexes-will-open-at-the-end-of-the-year-152129495.html?src=rss
Samsungs 180MB/s 1TB PRO Plus microSD card + adapter combo just hit a new all-time low at $70
As part of its now-live BILD Expo deals , B&H is offering Samsungs 1TB PRO Plus microSD card for $69.99 shipped . This 1TB model debuted around this time last year with a $120 price tag, but its typically been selling for around $90 at Amazon and Samsungs online store . It dipped to $80 earlier this year, but todays deal at B&H takes an extra $10 off, bringing it down to a new all-time low. Its available in 128GB , 256GB , and 512GB capacities, and theyre all discounted right now as well at B&H with prices starting at just $16.99 shipped . Head below for more details. more
Peel, stick, and boom, your cables are organized with 10 spring-loaded clips at $9 (Reg. $13)
10-pack of LISEN Spring-Loaded Cable Clips Buy for $9 (Reg. $13) Clip the on-page 10% off coupon. What we love I love these things. These are a product that can quickly resolve everyday annoyances. Just peel and stick and boom, youve got a way to lock a cable in place. These are great for tidying up a desk, nightstand, and so much more. With 10 in tow, youll likely have some left over that will bail you out in the future as well. more
Nissan unveils the third-generation Leaf EV
Nissan has unveiled its third-generation Leaf EV with a completely new design. The 2026 model sheds the last vestiges of its original compact car body and leans fully into crossover SUV territory. The new look offers some design features that are commonly seen in the all-electric vehicle marketplace, allowing it to compete against other models in its class. These include available dual 14.3-inch displays, flush door handles for better aerodynamics, and liquid-cooled lithium-ion batteries. The new Leaf is also the latest EV to adopt the NACS charging port after Tesla made it open-source in 2022. Since then, just about every major automaker from Ford to Mercedes has adopted the standard, with these brands getting access to Tesla's Supercharger network on a rolling basis. For added convenience, a J1772 port, the most common standard for Level 2 chargers, is included on the driver's-side fender. The Leaf's video announcement highlights bi-directional V2X technology that allows drivers to power their homes, send power to the grid, or provide power when camping, though details are sparse. In the same video, Nissans head of global design, Alfonso Albaisa, explains the lengths the company went to in making the car as aerodynamic as possible in order to achieve the cars stated 300-mile range. The rear door handles, for instance, are built into the C-pillar, which could make for an awkward angle when trying to open the door with your hands full. The body of the Leaf has a chunky, SUV-like stance, with a wide front reminiscent of the Volkswagen ID.4. In the end, all these design choices helped the new Leaf reduce its drag coefficient by 10 percent from the previous generation. Nissan Nissan is also bringing the new Leaf's battery thermal management to par with other major EV brands , which will improve charging performance in cold weather . The car will capture wasted heat from the drive motor and the on-board charger, and use it to help warm the battery to its ideal temperature for charging. In frigid conditions it can also use the car's heat pump, and a dedicated battery heater to further maintain battery temperatures. Design easter eggs throughout the car pay homage to the brands name by incorporating 2-3 iconography in the form of stripes, which are meant to represent the kanji writing of two and three in Japanese, pronounced ni and san. The new Leaf is built on a 75-kWh, liquid-cooled battery pack and packs a 214-horsepower electric motor. It will be offered in a wide variety of color options along with a slew of optional features like 19-inch wheels, dimming panoramic roof and 64-color ambient lighting. Built-in Google integrating Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Play Store into the Leaf is also an available option. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be standard on the Leaf S and S+. Nissan says a cheaper 52-kWh version with a 174-horsepower motor will become available at a later date. This major redesign comes amid a turbulent last year for Nissan, culminating in its CEO stepping down after a failed merger with Honda . The automaker had previously gone through a downsizing last year as part of its mission to cut billions of dollars in costs. The 2026 Nissan Leaf will hit showrooms this fall, though pricing has yet to be announced. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/nissan-unveils-the-third-generation-leaf-ev-145620303.html?src=rss
Its hard to go wrong with this 65W 2-port USB-C wall charger at only $16 Prime shipped (40% off)
INIU 65W 2-Port USB-C Wall Charger Buy for $16 (Reg. $27) Clip the on-page 40% off coupon. What we love Ready to top off a MacBook and all sorts of other devices at up to 65W, todays markdown delivers some serious value at just $16. Generally speaking, this is the price youd pay for something with around 30W or 45W of available charging power. Another perk is that this offers two ports instead of just one. more
Amazon includes a free $30 gift card when you buy the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones
There are a few undeniable truths in this world: the sky is blue, Mario Kart is always a good idea and Sony's 1000X line of headphones is amazing. The latter was proved true once again when Sony released the WH-1000XM6 edition of its wireless noise canceling headphones in May. The only downside is its price, coming in at $450 $50 more than its predecessors launch price. Amazon is throwing all of us a bone, though, and having a sale of sorts. Right now, you can get the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones and a $30 Amazon gift card for $448. Yes, that is $2 less than the headphones on their own. It's no secret that the undle serves as a nice incentive to buy Sony's new headphones from Amazon, but, hey, a $30 gift card never hurt anyone. Sony released the WH-1000XM6 headphones three years after their predecessor, but the new model quickly proved to be worth the wait. We gave the M6s a 94 in our review thanks to features like improved sound and better active noise cancelation. One of the best things about this model compared to the M5s is the return to a folding design I love my M5s but it's very annoying that they don't shrink at all. The M6s are also very comfy and have a wider headband for easy wear. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/amazon-includes-a-free-30-gift-card-when-you-buy-the-sony-wh-1000xm6-headphones-144511244.html?src=rss
Official Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter: $50 new or $39 open-box (Reg. $99)
Update 6/17: While the new deal below is still live, youll now find open-box units of the Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter down at $38.79 Prime shipped via Woot. Ships with a 1-year Apple warranty. Update: This deal from mid-May is now live once again . Details below in the original post. For some folks, purchasing Apples first-party wall chargers is just too pricey, and we get it. Often times you can find units with the same or similar charging specs for significantly less. But for those with a penchant for Apples clean white accessories, todays nearly 50% in savings on the official Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter courtesy of Woot is certainly worth a look. more
Amazon is now offering the best post-launch pricing weve seen on the Segway ZT3 Pro eKickScooter at $914.99 shipped, which beats out the brands direct website pricing by $85 . This model normally carries a $1,100 price tag at Amazon and a higher $1,300 MSRP direct from the brand. The discounts weve seen often keep things near or above $1,000, while there have been occasional falls lower, usually to $950, though there was a single short-lived drop to $920 back in March. Todays deal is bringing a total 30% markdown off the MSRP, giving you $385 in savings off buying it directly from Segway for the best price we have tracked since its $900 preorder low back in September 2024. more
A titanium build headlines this anywhere MagSafe mount, grab two for $9.50 each (30% off)
2-pack of JOYROOM Titanium MagSafe Airplane Mount Buy for $19 (Reg. $27) What we love I picked up a couple of similar clamp-on MagSafe mounts over the last year and absolutely love them. While the ones that I own are made almost entirely of plastic, JOYROOM steps up the build quality by bringing titanium into the mix. Despite this, todays price remains reasonable at just $9.50 a pop. more
Our top air purifier is $35 off in an early Prime Day deal
We now know that the 2025 edition of Amazon's blockbuster Prime Day sales event will start on July 8, and it's set to be bigger than ever as it will run for four days. But you don't need to wait until then for tasty deals. There will be plenty in the lead up to the event, including this one for the Levoit Core 400S air purifier . At $185, the device is $35 off. It's not quite the lowest price we've seen for this model. However, it's not too far off that mark of $176. The Levoit Core 400S is our current pick for the best air purifier overall . Sure, it might not have the prettiest design of all the options we have tested and the companion app might have a little too much going on. But the Core 400S does its job and does it well. This smart air purifier is slated to clean the atmosphere in spaces of up to 1,733 square feet in as little as one hour. The Core 400S has a cylindrical shape with vents at the top and a touch display that shows air quality readings. You'll be able to get a sense of the current air quality in your space at a glance with a color-changing ring that will light up in blue, green, orange or red. The 360-degree filtration system is said to be capable of capturing over 99.9 percent of pollutants as small as 0.3 microns, such as dust, pet dander and pollen. There is an auto mode that should suffice for maintaining air quality, but the Core 400S is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant voice controls too. The fan isn't too loud, even when it's operating at maximum speed the volume topped out at 62dB in our testing. Meanwhile, at $50 each, the air filter replacements aren't too expensive compared with those from many of Levoit's competitors. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/our-top-air-purifier-is-35-off-in-an-early-prime-day-deal-143224919.html?src=rss
ExtreLife 8-Card Apple Find My MagSafe Wallet Buy for $21 (Reg. $42) What we love We keep our eyes peeled for notable wallet deals, and this certainly qualifies. It aims to do everything you can think of, with a built-in stand, MagSafe, Apple Find My, and even room for up to 8 cards. When the battery used for Apple Find My runs low, this unit can even be charged wirelessly. more
DJIs Osmo Mobile 6 smartphone gimbal is down to its lowest price of the year at $97
Amazon is currently offering the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 3-axis smartphone gimbal in Slate Gray for $96.90 shipped. This particular model has fetched as much as $139 in recent months, but has more recently settled around $109. Todays deal drops it by an additional $12, bringing it to the lowest price weve seen so far this year. Its also one of the lowest prices weve tracked overall, and its just $8 above its all-time low. You can also get this in Platinum Gray color , though it is currently going $103.80 shipped with a lighter deal. Head below for more details. more
End of Abyss is when Metroidvania meets space horror
Youd assume that the latest game from the studio that made Little Nightmares 2 is going to be a bit spooky and dark, and Section 9s End of Abyss is that. However, it's also a little easier to describe and explain: an atmospheric sci-fi shooter with Metroidvania-style exploration. While there's no shortage of Metroidvanias to draw inspiration from, when I played a demo at SGF 2025, all I could think of was Alien . It might be the scanner, which the protagonist can use to glean information, spot hidden items and tag room details for further exploration once youve got new skills or weapons. Mattias Ottvall, co-creator of the game, praised my tendency to scan everything , which netted me several secret item caches during my demo playthrough. Youll have to tag between the scanner and your gun pretty often, too, as biped monsters, spidery little parasites and beefier foes swing their literal heads at you. Fortunately, End of Abyss isometric layout is paired with the ability to move and shoot with each analog stick. If things get a little too dicey, your character also has a very forgiving dive roll. After some early teething issues (scanning an alien zombie instead of shooting it down), the control setup eventually became second nature, and I was tumbling out of the way of an alien golem boss, firing shotgun rounds into its flank. The shotgun, unfortunately, has finite ammo (which you can both craft and find in the world), so I resorted to chipping away with my pistol at a distance. The brief demo (and teaser trailer) suggest a dark and shady atmosphere similar to the studios previous games. Naturally, theres the occasional scare as you explore this rundown facility. If you do get overwhelmed, the character gets respawned back into the world as do the monsters but any doors unlocked and skills gained are saved. Even better, with a game that centers on exploration, when you come across something that you cant yet interact with (for example, a weakened wall that could be demolished or a security door that requires a key), scanning it in-game will tag the feature on the menu map, making it easier to circle back once you have what you need to progress. During the demo, I unlocked explosives for tackling the weakened walls that were tagged, but I also spotted grapple hook fixtures, presumably for a later point in the game. The tagging is a nice touch for anyone who struggles to keep track of their path in sprawling Metroidvania games, although this is contingent on how expansive Into the Abyss turns out to be. The original Little Nightmares turned out to be a short, but sweet escape how deep will the abyss go? Into the Abyss is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/end-of-abyss-is-when-metroidvania-meets-space-horror-140049187.html?src=rss
Meet the Corvette ZR1X: America's 1,250-horsepower hybrid hypercar
Enough is never enough. Chevrolet has only just released the Corvette ZR1 , which at 1,064 horsepower is the fastest, quickest and most outrageous production car ever to wear a bowtie on the hood. It can keep the neckwear, but its performance crown has already found a new home. Meet the new ZR1X, an even higher-performance Corvette that will take America's sports car to new heights. It has 1,250HP, all-wheel drive and accelerates to 60MPH in less than two seconds. Oh, and yes, it's a hybrid. I got an early look at the thing at a private debut recently, and here's everything you need to know about America's new hypercar. E-Ray Maximus Tim Stevens for Engadget The ZR1X joins an increasingly busy lineup of Corvette models that ensures buyers with budgets ranging from generous to extreme all have something to covet. The Stingray is still the base model, with a starting price of just over $70,000 and 490HP. From a financial standpoint, next up is the Corvette E-Ray, the hybrid model introduced in 2023 . It adds a 160HP electric motor to the proceedings, resulting in a total output of 655HP. The E-Ray is positioned as something of a grand tourer: really fast but with a somewhat relaxed attitude. That also starts at a little over $100,000. From there, you can step up to the higher-performance, more track-focused Z06 model, which, unsurprisingly, is also higher priced. It has a much racier 5.5-liter V8 engine making 670HP and a spendier starting price of just over $110,000. Those were recently joined by the new ZR1, which adds turbochargers plus numerous engine updates to deliver that whopping 1,064HP and a wild 233MPH top speed. Its asking price is also wild, starting at around $175,000. That already makes it the most expensive Corvette ever, but things are about to get more extreme. The ZR1X is something of a melding of the ZR1 and the hybrid E-Ray. It borrows the electrical layout from the E-Ray and mounts it inside a ZR1, including that car's turbocharged V8 and wild aerodynamic appendages. Layer on some tasty upgrades to both the electric drive system and other aspects of the car, and you have the new 1,250HP ZR1X. Extra upgrades Tim Stevens for Engadget Combining the ZR1 and E-Ray gets you a good way towards creating the ZR1X, but there is a lot more to it than that. The ZR1X uses a battery pack with a revised internal construction, resulting in a capacity increase of 26 percent. But keep in mind this isn't a plug-in hybrid. You're still talking about something with a battery capacity of less than three kWh. You won't be driving in your ZR1X emissions-free. The hybrid system is there for more performance, and to that end, the car has a few new drive modes to help optimize the delivery of energy from that new pack. First is Endurance Mode, where the ZR1X will provide full power to the front motor but not tax the battery so much that you have to worry about running out of charge mid-session. Then there's Qualifying Mode. Select this, and the ZR1X will dump all the energy it can through the front motor to give you the outright maximum single-lap pace. There's also a Push to Pass button, providing a brief period of maximum acceleration for those times when you absolutely need to get past that lollygagger ahead who's costing you precious seconds on your commute. All that extra speed necessitated some upgrades in the stopping department. The ZR1X wears a set of massive carbon brakes from Alcon, the company that makes these parts for some of Chevrolet's racing machines. The 16.5-inch discs at the front equate to 1.9G of braking force. Installing a race harness might be a good idea so that you don't go flying out of the chair the first time you hit that left pedal. Despite the extra power at the front axle from that electric motor, the ZR1X rolls on the same size tires as the less-powerful, rear-driven ZR1. We were tempted to go wider, the Corvette's chief engineer Josh Holder told me. That's a delicate balance between unsprung mass and driving dynamics off-power, and we believe we've made the right choice. Holder said it came down to working with Michelin on tire development plus some tweaks to the car's traction management software. That's one of the things that we had to tune very carefully, given the power output now in ZR1X, just to make sure that we're not spinning up the front axle when you're at a high lateral load, he said. Familiar dynamics Tim Stevens for Engadget Keith Badgley, development engineer on the ZR1X, said that, despite the extra power and everything else, the ZR1X will still have the same accessible performance feel that defines the Corvette line: We designed this to be as composed as the Stingray with but with two and a half times the power. We wanted ultimate traction, maximum acceleration. I would say it doesn't drive differently, in terms of being able to claw out over the corner, being able to balance the car with power delivery from the front axle, Holder said. You can do things in the E-Ray and the ZR1X that, if you did in the rear-drive car, would not work out so well for you... But that balance and dynamics, they behave similarly to the ZR1X has more capability. But what it probably won't offer is the same level of attainability that the Corvette has historically been known for. Chevrolet isn't saying how much the ZR1X will cost when it goes on sale later this year. But it surely won't be cheap. Again, the ZR1 starts at about $175,000. The E-Ray carries a price that's roughly $30,000 over the base Stingray. If we apply the same premium here, we're in the ballpark of $200,000. Add on the other upgrades, like the fancy Alcon brakes and better battery pack, and it's easy to assume that this thing will be priced within reach of some European exotics. Will it be worth it? We'll have to wait and see until we get a go behind the wheel, but Chevrolet has already been testing the thing extensively around the Nurburgring , covering over 600 miles at the greatest vehicular performance playground on the planet. Hopefully, it does just as well on the streets and circuits closer to home. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/meet-the-corvette-zr1x-americas-1250-horsepower-hybrid-hypercar-140018897.html?src=rss
Amazon now offering major 50% price drop on its latest wireless Ring Battery Doorbell at $50
Just after officially announcing this year July Prime Day event dates and launching some preview deals, Amazon is now offering the Ring Battery Doorbell down at $49.99 shipped for its Prime members. Youre looking at the latest model that carries a $100 list price at 50% off the going rate to land at $5 under our previous mention. more
Spigen gives your Series 10 some G-SHOCK vibes with its Rugged Armor Case from $7 (Up to 42% off)
Spigen Rugged Armor Apple Watch Series 10 Case Buy from $7 (Reg. $12) What we love If youve always liked the look of Casios G-SHOCK watches, but are standing firmly in the Apple Watch camp, Spigen is here to help. This case wraps around a Series 10 and gives it more of a rugged look without breaking the bank. Band slots will remain fully accessible, allowing you to still swap out your preferred styles whenever the desire arises. more
The 560-pound Twitter sign met a fiery end in a Nevada desert
Earlier this year, the 12-foot tall, 560-pound Twitter logo that used to sit atop the company's San Francisco headquarters was auctioned off for $34,000 . Now, we know who bought it and what became of the sign: it was blown up in the Nevada desert as part of an elaborate stunt to promote an online marketplace app. In some ways, Larry, as the blue Twitter bird was known to former employees, met an end that mirrors the death of the social media platform it once represented: an explosive, expensive spectacle that leaves you wondering what, exactly, was the point of it all. For Ditchit, a startup hoping to compete with services like Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp, the chance to own and then blow up a piece of social media history was a unique opportunity. In the video posted to YouTube, Ditchit attempts to draw some parallels between Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter and its own startup ambitions. Elon Musk rebranded Twitter to X to support free expression, the video says. We're doing the same for local marketplaces. The connection seems tenuous at best, but James Deluca, who oversees Ditchit's PR efforts, says the company's mainstream competitors like OfferUp are prioritizing profits over the user experience, pointing to high seller fees and other policies that prioritize listings from businesses rather than the average person who wants to sell in their garage. Deluca claims the decision to actually blow up the enormous Twitter sign emerged organically sometime after Ditchit placed the winning bid. The initial thought of purchasing the sign was driven by nostalgia, he told Engadget. Everyone in the office is a tech enthusiast, and we thought it would be cool to own a piece of history. But any sentimental attachment the company's employees had apparently didn't last long. After paying to move the 12-foot sign from San Francisco to Ditchit's office in Orange County, California, it moved the sign another 250 miles to the desert outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. The company arranged for the controlled explosion to happen at an outdoor adventure park that allows visitors to shoot machine guns and drive monster trucks. Deluca didn't disclose how much the startup spent on the stunt, but said it was a considerable investment for the company that launched its app less than a year ago. As part of the effort, Ditchit also rented four Tesla Cybertrucks and hired a 15-person production team to capture the moment from all possible angles. The explosion itself was engineered by a pyrotechnics expert who typically works on film sets. We wanted to really make a statement and make the scene as dramatic as possible, Deluca said. Somehow, the explosion isn't quite the end of Larry's story, though. Ditchit says it's selling fragments of the sign it retrieved after the explosion and will list them on its app in a sealed-bid auction beginning today. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Center for American Entrepreneurship, a nonprofit that advocates for startups and lists Meta, Amazon and Google as members of its corporate advisory council. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/the-560-pound-twitter-sign-met-a-fiery-end-in-a-nevada-desert-140032860.html?src=rss
LISEN 57W Retractable USB-C Car Charger Buy for $12 (Reg. $17) Clip the on-page 20% off coupon. What we love Its always nice to know when you get to your car that you have a reliable way to juice up your phone and/or other devices and with this retractable model from LISEN, you wont have to deal with loose cables everywhere either. It provides you with a 30W USB-C cable to pull out of its casing whenever batteries run low plus, there are additional USB-A and USB-C ports to cover multiple devices. more
The MacBook Air is the obvious loser as the sun sets on the Intel Mac era
In the end, Intel Macs have mostly gotten a better deal than PowerPC Macs did.
Samsungs originally $210 2TB 990 EVO NVMe Gen 4 SSD just hit a new all-time low at $110
Today only, as part of its BILD Expo deals , B&H is offering Samsungs 990 EVO NVMe Gen 4 SSD for $109.99 shipped with a coupon that auto-applies at checkout. Originally priced at $210, this model has recently been selling for around $130 on Amazon. Todays deal knocks an extra $20 off, setting a new all-time low. Notably, the 1TB variant of this drive is down to $59.99 shipped , which also happens to be the lowest we have seen it drop. Head below for more details. more
Just as the new Ninja Gaiden Ragebound goes up for pre-order on Switch and PS5 for $40 , we are now tracking a notable price drop on the NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection for both platforms. Regularly $40, youll now find this 3-game collection down at $19.99 on the eShop and the PlayStation Store , delivering 50% in savings and the lowest price we can find to tide you over until NINJA GAIDEN 4 releases in October pre-orders for this one are also now live at Amazon. more
Pick up a Samsung SmartTag 2 tracker for only $16 right now
We live in a world filled with so much stuff. There's keys, phones, wallets the list goes on of things that you need to hold on to every day. With this in mind, it's often a good idea to get a Bluetooth tracker for all the important things. Luckily, right now the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 is down to a record-low price. Our pick as the best Bluetooth tracker for Samsung devices is down to $16 from $30 a 48 percent discount. The only catch is that just the white model has such a steep markdown. If you want to pick up a bunch of trackers then check out the four-pack option , on sale for $78, down from $100. The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 is a solid purchase due to features like being IP67-rated water- and dust-resistant, a sizeable keychain hoop and over 16 months of battery life. It also emits a ring louder than competitors like the AirTag or Tile. The only snag is that you must have a Samsung device in order to use it. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/pick-up-a-samsung-smarttag-2-tracker-for-only-16-right-now-130753660.html?src=rss
Adobe's Firefly generative AI app is now available on mobile
When its redesigned Firefly app arrived earlier this year , Adobe launched the platform without Android and iOS app support, saying those would come at a later date. Today, the company is making good on that promise, with both versions available to download from their respective storefronts. If you're new to Firefly, it's the place where Adobe brings together all of its AI image, video, audio and vector generation tools. The company relaunched the app in April at its Max conference in London. Since then, it has been working on enhancing the functionality that's already there, starting with a feature it calls Firefly Boards. The tool is, like the name suggests, a way to make digital mood boards. It was available in private beta when Adobe relaunched Firefly. Now, the company is rolling it out to everyone with a few new features in tow, including the ability to easily arrange uploads and generate video from sample assets. With today's release, Boards also offer continuity through Adobe Creative Cloud, meaning if you download an image and make a change to it in Photoshop, it will be reflected in the board. Adobe When the new Firefly first arrived, it launched with support for Adobe's own image models, as well as several partner systems such as Imagen 3 , Veo 2 and ChatGPT image generation . Today, Adobe is also expanding the number of third-party models to include Runway, Luma, Pika and Ideogram. Both new and old model providers have agreed to not use data from Adobe users for training purposes. According to Zeke Koch, the vice president of product management for Adobe Firefly, most people use the company's Firefly Image 4 for the majority of their generative AI needs in the app, with its top of the line model, Image 4 Ultra, accounting for less than 10 percent of usage. Partner models are another step down from that, he says, suggesting they get little usage. So why then offer generative systems? Our belief is that people are choosing other models when there's a capability that those models have, that our models don't have, and that they need, and they're using them in an ideation rather than production context, says Koch. For example, OpenAI offers instruction-based editing through its image generator, which makes it easy to tweak a picture without generating it again from scratch. Other models, like Ideogram, are better at generating text, and each system offers a slightly different artistic style people may prefer for specific tasks. Moving forward, Koch says Adobe hopes to support as many models as possible, as long as the companies behind them agree to Adobe's terms. There are a few models that we've chosen not to engage with because we're worried about data protection issues or things we have to sign to, he adds. You can download the Adobe Firefly app from the App Store and Google Play. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/adobes-firefly-generative-ai-app-is-now-available-on-mobile-130055044.html?src=rss
Nothings retro-modern CMF Buds Pro 2 deliver ANC down at just $47 today
As we await the launch of the all-new Nothing Phone (3) and the brands first over-ear Headphone (1) , you will now once again find the latest CMF Buds Pro 2 down at $47 shipped. Regularly $59, they are now down 20% to match the lowest price we have tracked all year at Amazon. more
Tinder now lets you find double dates with friends
Tinder has officially launched a new feature that will help you find people to double date with a friend. The dating service says it's a low-pressure, group-first way to date, but really, it's a fantastic option if you prefer meeting someone new with a friend beside you, whether for your safety or your anxiety. To use the feature, you'll have to tap the Double Date icon and choose up to three friends to create a pair with. As TechCrunch notes, you'll then be able to scroll through other Double Date pairs who share at least one of your preferences, such as gender and sexual orientation. A group chat is created with all four participants even if just one pair gets a match, though you can always swipe right on an individual in the group for a one-on-one chat. According to Tinder, the feature was a hit with users 29 and under when the service was tested. It was also more popular with women, who were apparently three times more likely to like a pair than an individual profile. Perhaps more importantly for Tinder owner Match Group, the feature was able to get new users onboard and to convince old ones to come back to the service. Based on its tests, 15 percent of users who accepted a Double Date invite were either new to Tinder or had recently reactivated. In March, the company announced its plans to cut 13 percent of its workforce as a cost-cutting measure after a 5 percent decline in paying users in the first quarter of the year, which resulted in lower revenue and share prices. Double Date builds on the success of Tinder Matchmaker and Share My Date , which turn dating into more of a team sport, the service's head of marketing, Cleo Long, told TechCrunch . It was designed with the understanding that most single people seek support from friends when dating. At the moment, Double Date is only available in the US, Spain, as well as parts of Latin America and the Nordic region. Tinder is rolling it out to users around the world in July. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/tinder-now-lets-you-find-double-dates-with-friends-123050143.html?src=rss
Save up to $290 on Amazons eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi system while its starting from $160
If youre fed up with spotty Wi-Fi at home, the eero Pro 6E mesh system is a good option to consider currently starting at $159.99 shipped at Amazon. Thats a $90 markdown from its regular $250 price, matching the lowest weve seen from July last year. In addition to this deal on the single-node system, the dual, triple , and four-node systems arek also discounted with up to $290 in savings . Head below for more details to find out how they improve your home network. more
Just after seeing as much as $700 in savings on the new C5 OLED smart TVs from LG , today we spotted a particularly notable Amazon all-time low on the still more than compelling 2024 model. Originally launched at$1,500, you can now land the modest 42-inch LG evo C4 Series Smart TV down at $699.99 shipped. This is a new Amazon low and nearly $600 under the deal price we are tracking on the comparable 2025 model. more
While we have tracked some opportunities to save on the higher-end iPhone 16 Pro configurations by way of Amazons Renewed Premium program, today we are looking at the more affordable end of the lineup. Amazons Renewed Premium units are some of the best ways to save cash on an unlocked iPhone 16, and we are now tracking $149 in savings on the 256GB variants alongside ongoing $400 price drops on the 1TB models. Head below for the details. more
Logitechs G PRO Wireless Shroud Edition gaming mouse is down to its lowest price at $60
Amazon is now offering the Logitech G PRO Wireless Shroud Edition gaming mouse for $59.83 shipped. While it originally retailed for $130, its typically been selling for around $100 this year, with occasional dips bringing the price even lower. It dropped to the $68 mark last month, but todays deal sets a new all-time low by shaving an additional $8 off. Its now fetching $10 less than the standard G PRO Wireless model, which is currently priced at $70 , making this a great time to cash in. Head below for more details. more
While we werent happy with the increased price tag on the latest Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 edition, Amazon is now delivering the first major price drop for die-hard fans of the Moto flippers. Youll now find the base 512GB model starting down at $1,169.99 shipped from the usual $1,300 list price to deliver the best post-launch price we have tracked and a new Amazon all-time low. more
The Morning After: Trump Mobile is a thing
Oh, Gold. Its not April 1, its just a weird surprise. Donald Trump is launching a phone called Trump Mobile , which comes with wireless plans (starting at $47.25) and even a phone called the T1 Phone. During the announcement event at Trump Tower in New York City, Donald Trump Jr. said they were building something for people who have been underserved, and to make sure that real Americans could get true value from their mobile carriers. (Trump Mobiles only plan is roughly double that of equivalent offerings at other low-cost carriers, like Mint Mobile and Boost Mobile.) Its not just phone service, however: The plan will supposedly include a telemedicine service powered by Doctegrity, roadside assistance provided by Drive America and mobile device protection by Omega Mobile Care. The T1 Phone will be a gold-accented (of course) smartphone manufactured in the United States. So expect to factor that into what it might eventually cost. ( Bloomberg has reported it will be a $500 device.) According to the Trump Mobile site, the T1 phone will have 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a rear three-camera setup with a 50MP main camera and a 5000mAh long life camera, which were all guessing is meant to say battery. Mat Smith Get Engadget's newsletter delivered direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! The news you might have missed The best power banks and portable chargers for every device A native PS3 emulator for Android is available on the Play Store Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will end with a truncated fifth season Meta and Oakley tease a smart glasses collaboration Somethings happening June 20. Earlier this year, reports teased that Meta was working with Oakley on smart glasses, and it seems theyve almost finished the project. A new Instagram account called @oakleymeta has popped up, and its first post teased an announcement for this Friday (June 20). Instagrams own official account and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared the clip on their stories. Unlike the Ray-Ban iteration, these new smart glasses are said to be for cyclists and other athletes. Continue reading. Android 16 is out (on all eligible Pixel phones) Major updates include new live update notifications. Google Google has released Android 16 to early compatible handsets. The company says new devices will come preloaded with the OS in the coming months. As usual, its first coming to Googles own Pixel phones. The biggest noticeable change might be live updates in notifications. This means actions like ride shares and food deliveries will get a progress bar directly in the notifications. Camera wise, Android 16 adds automatic night mode scene detection, hybrid auto exposure and more precise color temperature adjustments. UltraHDR images have been improved, with support for HEIC encoding. Continue reading. Teslas hit kid-sized dummies in Full Self-Driving tests Anti-Tesla organizations repeated the test-drive trial eight times. Tesla has reportedly pushed back the rollout of its upcoming all-electric, fully autonomous car called the Cybercab. Meanwhile, a recent demonstration in Austin, Texas, showed a Tesla Model Y running through a school bus flashing lights and stop signs and repeatedly hitting child-size mannequins. The Dawn Project conducted the tests by , alongside Tesla Takedown and ResistAustin, and showed Teslas Full Self-Driving software repeating the same mistake eight times. Teslas autonomous driving feature is formally known as Full Self-Driving (Supervised) and requires a fully attentive driver. Tesla even has a warning that says, failure to follow these instructions could cause damage, serious injury or death. Continue reading. Switch 2 Pro Controller review Nintendos best gamepad simply costs too much. Engadget The Switch 2 Pro controller is the most refined gamepad Nintendo has ever made. Its just a shame that, at $85, its so expensive and doesnt have Hall effect sticks. There are also a decent number of third-party options, if youre looking for more refined controls. Continue reading. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-engadget-newsletter-111632614.html?src=rss
Apples 2025 roadmap is reportedly missing a major product badly in need of an update
Macworld With WWDC in Apples rearview mirror, we can now all turn our attention to the next round of hardware releases coming in September. We already know the iPhone 17 is on the way, but a new report claims one product we were expecting this year might not arrive. Jeff Pu of GF Securities has issued his latest Apple Product Timeline , and it includes some expected products, including the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3. The new watches will almost certainly launch alongside new iPhones in September, as Apple has done every year since the Apple Watch arrived in 2015. This year, however, we were also expecting new AirPods Pro to arrive, as its been three years since Apple last updated its high-end earbuds. But Pu says the new earbuds arent coming this year; instead, theyre slated for a 2026 release. That could mean were waiting another 12 months for the next generation of AirPods Pro, as Apple typically launches new earbuds in September. On a happier note, Pu does expect Apples so-called HomePad to arrive later this year. He describes the device as having a six-inch screen, which is somewhat smaller than previous rumors, which pegged the device as having a 7-inch screen. The HomePad is rumored to be a Siri-powered smart-home hub with a square touchscreen display. Apple will presumably launch the device in the fall, either alongside the iPhone 17 or at a separate event in October. Elsewhere, Pu expects Apple to refresh the Vision Pro next year and launch a new cheaper Vision Air model in 2027, along with its first pair of smart glasses.
Amazon Prime Day 2025 returns July 8-11: All you need to know
Macworld Somehow, its already June and that means this years first Prime Day event is quickly approaching on July 8-11. There may be no better time to get your hands on Apple gear, plus accessories for Macs and iPhones, as well as other tech of interest to Apple diehards. Read on for all the details. When is Prime Day 2025? Amazon has announced that Prime Day will run between July 8 and July 11, which is along the lines with our original guesstimate. Since there are four days between the 8th and the 11th, Amazon is doubling the event this year, which is in line with the rumors weve been hearing about Prime Day lasting for more than its typical two days. This is the first time well be seeing the event last for so long. When was Prime Day in previous years? In previous years, Amazons Prime Day event lasted for 48 hours, and always started on a Tuesday. Lets check out the exact dates: 2024 : July 16-17 and October 8-9 2023 : July 11-12 and Oct 10-11 2022 : July 12-13 and October 11-12 2021 : June 21-22 2020 : October 13-14 What do you need to do to get access to Prime Day deals? Amazons Prime Day event is dedicated to Amazon Prime members. So, if youre paying for a subscription to get free shipping and faster deliveries, as well as a bunch of other perks, youre already good to go. If youre not already subscribed, you can start a 30-day free trial , although wed suggest waiting a couple more weeks, at least, so you can make sure the trial extends through all potential Prime Day dates. Amazon Prime costs $14.99 per month or you could pay $139 for the whole year. If youre a student , you can get it for as little as $7.49 per month or $69 per year. Discounts are also available for folks who receive government assistance. While its true that most deals on Prime Day are dedicated to members, there will be plenty of discounts that come with such requirements. What can you expect on Prime Day? Prime Day is the sale event when a ton of tech products get their best discounts. Oftentimes, these discounts are better than well see on Black Fridayand thats saying quite a bit. We expect to see great discounts across the board for Apple tech, from iPads to MacBooks, smartwatches, and all the accessories. We also think well see loads of discounts for SSDs, monitors, chargers, and smart home tech. If youre also into Amazons brands, expect fantastic deals for those too, from Kindle to Ring to Echo, and so on. Deals you can get ahead of Prime Day Prime Day is a fantastic time for shoppers, but there are loads of deals to get right now: Apple MacBook Air M4, 13-inch, 16GB memory, 256GB storage : $849 (15% off $999) Apple AirPods Pro 2 : $169 (32% off $249) Anker 20W 2-port chargers with type-C cables, 2-pack : $13 (32% off $19) Sony WH-1000XM4 : $298 (14% off $348)
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 item tracker returns to Amazon low today at $15.50 Prime shipped
Amazon has now brought the white Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 item tracker back down to the lowest price we have tracked there. These official Galaxy item locators carry a $29 list price and you can now score one down at $15.50 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35 for the lowest price we can find from a reputable retailer. more
Apples 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro 48GB/1TB hits one of the best prices ever at $300 off, more
You will still find some notable deals on the latest M4 and M4 Pro MacBook Pro lineup over at Amazon, B&H has kicked off a notable sale with some particularly interesting offers to scope out. Perhaps the most appealing of the bunch is the price drop it is offering on the heavily upgraded 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB of RAM and a 1TB internal SSD at $300 off you cant even buy this configuration straight from Amazon. more
Amazon officially details Prime Day 2025 Start time, millions of upcoming deals, more
We knew it was coming, but Amazon has now officially revealed the dates for Prime Day 2025. The July Prime Day event will take place from July 8 through to July 11. Amazon is taking things up a notch this year, expanding the usual 2-day event to four with millions of deals and a new Todays Big Deals feature with a rotating series of deals from from top brands like Samsung, Kiehls, and Levis. All of the details are down below. more
Finding the best camera isn't just about picking the most expensive model its about choosing the one that fits how, where and what you shoot. For some, that means a lightweight mirrorless camera that delivers DSLR-level quality without the bulk. For others, it might be a compact gimbal camera built for smooth handheld footage, or a rugged action cam that can survive mountain trails, underwater dives or chaotic travel days. The world of cameras is incredibly diverse, and todays gear can do a lot more than just snap high-res photos. Weve tested a wide range of options to help you choose the best camera for your needs and budget. Content creators might gravitate toward vlogging-friendly setups with flip-out screens, strong autofocus and solid 4K video. If you're after a mid-range all-rounder, there are models that strike a great balance between performance and portability. And for those chasing the best of the best, premium cameras with full-frame sensors and interchangeable lenses offer unbeatable control and image quality. From mirrorless marvels to adventure-ready action cams, this guide breaks down the top picks to elevate your photography or video game. Best cameras for 2025 Best mirrorless cameras Mirrorless is the largest camera category in terms of models available, so its the best way to go if youre looking for something with the most advanced features. Canon and Nikon recently announced theyre discontinuing development of new DSLRs, simply because most of the advantages of that category are gone, as I detailed in a video . The biggest selling feature of a mirrorless camera is the ability to change lenses depending on the type of shooting you want to do. Best action camera or gimbal camera The most important features to look for in an action cam are image quality, stabilization and battery life. GoPro has easily been beating all rivals recently in all those areas, but DJI has taken a lot of its business with the Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal camera. Best compact camera This category has fewer cameras than it did even a few years ago and many models are older, as manufacturers focus instead on mirrorless models. However, Im still a big believer in compact cameras. Theyre a noticeable step up from smartphones quality-wise, and a lot of people will take a compact traveling or to events when theyd never bother with the hassle of a DSLR or mirrorless camera. Compacts largely have type 1-inch sensors, but a few offer larger options, particularly Fujifilms XF-100V. Another popular model, Sonys XV-1, is primarily aimed at content creators looking to step up. In any case, desirable qualities include image quality, a fast lens, relatively long zoom, flip-out display, good battery life, a high quality EVF, decent video and good pocketability. What to consider before choosing a camera Though smartphones get better for video and photos every year, full cameras still have an edge in many ways. The larger sensors in mirrorless cameras let more light in, and you have a wide choice of lenses with far superior optics. Dedicated cameras are also faster for shooting things like sports or wildlife, offer superior video for content creators and create more professional results. Sensor size There are a few key things to consider to get the most out of a camera. The first is sensor size: in general, the larger the sensor, the better (and usually more expensive) the camera. Full frame is the largest sensor size for mainstream cameras, and its available on models like the new Panasonic S9, the Nikon Z III and Canon EOS R5 II. At a size equivalent to 35mm film (36 x 24mm), it offers the best performance in terms of image quality, low-light capability and depth of field. But its also very expensive and finicky. While bokeh looks incredible at an aperture of f/1.4, the depth of field is so razor thin that your subject's eyebrow might be in focus but not their eye. This can also make shooting video difficult. The next size category is APS-C (around 23.5 x 15.6mm for most models and 22.2 x 14.8mm for Canon), offered on Fujifilm's X Series lineup, the Canon R10, the Sony ZV-E10 II and the Nikon Z50. It's cheaper than full frame, both for the camera body and lenses, but still brings most of the advantages like decent bokeh, high ISOs for low-light shooting and relatively high resolution. With a sensor size the same as movie cameras, it's ideal for shooting video, and its easier to hold focus than with full-frame cameras. Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13mm), a format shared by Panasonic and Olympus, is the next step down in sensor size. It offers less bokeh and light-gathering capability than APS-C and full frame, but allows for smaller and lighter cameras and lenses. For video, you can still get reasonably tight depth of field with good prime lenses, but focus is easier to control. The other common sensor size is Type 1 (1 inch), which is actually smaller than one inch at 12.7 x 9.5mm. That's used mostly by compact models like Sonys ZV-1 vlogging camera. Finally, action cameras like the GoPro Hero 11 and DJIs Osmo 3 have even smaller sensors (1/1.9 and 1/1.7 inches, respectively). Autofocus For photographers, another key factor is autofocus (AF) speed and accuracy. Most modern mirrorless cameras have hybrid phase-detect AF systems that allow for rapid focus and fast burst speeds. The majority also offer AI features like eye-detect AF for people and animals, which locks in on the subjects eyes, face or body to keep them in focus. However, some models are faster and more reactive than others. Displays The electronic viewfinder (EVF) and rear display are also crucial. The best models have the sharpest and brightest EVFs that help you judge a shot before taking it. For things like street photography, its best to have as bright and sharp a rear display as possible, so its easy to see your subject and check focus in all manner of lighting conditions. You may also want a screen that flips out rather than just tilting, too. Lenses DSLRs and mirrorless cameras let you change lenses, but you're stuck with what's built into a compact camera. While that's great for portability, a single lens means you're going to sacrifice something along the way. The Fujifilm X100V, for instance, has a fast but fixed 35mm-equivalent f/2.0 lens and no zoom. The Sony RX100 V has a 24-70mm zoom, but it's slower at the telephoto end (f/2.8) and less sharp than a fixed focal (prime) lens. When choosing a lens for a mirrorless camera, youll need to consider the focal or zoom length, along with the minimum aperture. Smaller numbers like f/1.4 for a prime lens or f/2.8 for a zoom are best, as they let you work in darker environments and maximize background blur to isolate your subject. However, those lenses are more complex and thus more expensive. Video recording When it comes to video, there are other factors to consider. Some cameras combine or skip over pixels (line skipping or pixel binning) for video recording, which is not ideal because it can reduce sharpness. Better cameras tend to read out the entire sensor and then downsample to improve video sharpness (camera manufacturers dont often say if video is pixel binned, but will say if its downsampled). Another important factor is sensor speed, as slower sensors tend to have more rolling shutter that can create a jello effect that skews video. In addition, hows the battery life? How do you like the handling and feel? How long can you shoot before the camera heats up or stops? Does it support 10-bit HDR video? Is there a microphone and/or a headphone jack? (If you record a lot of interviews, it's preferable to have both.) How's the video autofocus? All of these things play a part in your decision. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cameras/best-cameras-151524327.html?src=rss
Now that we know Amazon Prime Day will be coming up soon on July 8 to 11 , its time to start thinking about what you may want to snag at a discount during the sale. If you pay the $139 annual fee for Prime, sale events like these are a great time to stock up on essentials and cross things off your wishlist while you can save some money. Most discounts will be exclusively available to Prime subscribers, but there are always a few that anyone shopping on Amazon can grab. Similarly, there are always early deals in the days and weeks leading up to Prime Day, and this year is no different. Here, weve collected the best Prime Day deals you can shop for right now and well keep updating this post as we get close to Prime Day proper. Prime Day deals: Early deals to shop now Prime Day deals under $50 Anker 313 wireless charging stand for $14 (29 percent off): One of our top picks for the best wireless chargers , Anker's 313 stand keeps things simple but effective. Just plop your phone down on its wide stand to get up to 10W of fast-charging power. It supports both portrait and landscape orientation for your phone, and it'll work with cases up to 5mm thick. Anker 633 10K magnetic battery pack for $43 (28 percent off, Prime exclusive): This 10K battery pack attaches magnetically to the backs of iPhones, making it easy to recharge while on the go. It also has a built-in kickstand for easy video watching or FaceTime calling while powering up. Soundcore Space A40 wireless earbuds for $45 (44 percent off): The Space A40 are some of the best budget wireless earbuds you can get right now, thanks to excellent ANC performance for their price, a pleasant sound profile, a comfortable fit and multi-device connectivity. They also have a solid eight-hour battery life, plus an extra 40 with their charging case. Prime Day Apple deals Apple AirPods 4 for $99 at Amazon ($30 off) : Apples wireless earbuds don't have the best sound quality or battery life, and this entry-level model lacks wireless charging, Find My tracking and onboard volume controls. But it still gets you tons of Apple-friendly features from fast pairing with iCloud devices to spatial audio to hands-free Siri and its lightweight design should fit most ears better than previous AirPods. Apple iPad (A16) for $299 at Amazon ($50 off) : The latest base model iPad comes with a faster A16 chip, 2GB more RAM and 128GB of storage as standard. It earned a score of 84 in our review if you only need an iPad for roaming the internet, watching shows and doing some lighter productivity tasks, it's a good starter tablet. Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M4) for $849 ($150 off): The latest MacBook Air is the top pick in our guide to the best laptops , and it earned a score of 92 in our review . It's another spec bump, but that's not a bad thing the design remains exceptionally thin, light and well-built, with long battery life and a top-notch keyboard and trackpad. Now it's a bit faster. (Though we'd still love more ports and a refresh rate higher than 60Hz.) Apple Mac Mini M4 for $499 ($100 off): If you prefer desktops, the upgraded M4 Mac mini is one that wont take up too much space, but will provide a ton of power at the same time. Not only does it come with an M4 chipset, but it also includes 16GB of RAM in the base model, plus front-facing USB-C and headphone ports for easier access. Apple Watch Series 10 for $299 ($100 off): We consider Apples flagship wearable to be the best smartwatch you can buy, period. It's a mostly iterative update , with faster charging, a slightly slimmer design and a marginally larger display than the prior Series 9. That said, it's still a comprehensive fitness tracker, and no other smartwatch can integrate as neatly with iPhones and other Apple devices. Apple Pencil Pro for $99 ($30 off): The highest-end option in Apples confusing stylus lineup , the Pencil Pro supports pressure sensitivity, wireless charging, tilt detection, haptic feedback and support for Apples double tap and squeeze gestures . Its a lovely tool for intricate sketching and note-taking, but the catch is that its only compatible with the M4 iPad Pro, M2 and M3 iPad Air and most recent iPad mini. Prime Day tech deals Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charging station for $82 (25 percent off): A top pick in our guide to the best multi-device wireless chargers , this Anker power station can charge a phone, pair of earbuds and smartwatch all at once. It's primarily built for Apple devices, with a built-in Apple Watch charger and a neat space for AirPods. It's a solid option for frequent travelers thanks to the fact that it folds up to roughly the size of a deck of cards when not in use. Amazon Fire TV Cube for $100 ($40 off) : Amazon's most powerful streaming device, the Fire TV Cube can play 4K video with Dolby Vision and HDR10+, plus it supports Wi-Fi 6E and has a built-in Ethernet port for those who want a hardwired connection. Levoit Core 400S air purifier for $185 ($35 off): Our top pick for the best air purifier , Levoit's Core 400S reliably improved air quality in our testing, plus it has easy to use onboard controls and replaceable filters that are not too expensive . We also found it to not be offensively loud, even on its highest setting. Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 for $200 ($50 off): The latest Powerbeats Pro earbuds have a comfier design and powerful bass performance that's sure to keep you hyped during a workout. These are Apple's first wireless earbuds with built-in heart rate monitoring, too, but that will likely only appeal to those who intend on using these buds primarily while working out. What is Prime Day? Prime Day is Amazon's members-only shopping event, which means youll have to be a Prime subscriber on Prime Day to take advantage of most of the savings. Amazon still offers a 30-day free trial to new Prime subscribers, so you can start your free trial closer to July and participate in the event. When is Prime Day 2025? Amazon Prime Day 2025 will be back this year on July 8 through July 11. How often is Prime Day? Amazon Prime Day typically comes around annually in July. In the last few years, Amazon has also had its Big Deal Days in October, which is effectively a second Prime Day and the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season. How does Prime Day work? Prime subscribers can go to Amazon's site on Prime Day to see all of the exclusive deals they have access to. Prime subscribers do not have to do anything additional to get Prime Day sales: the discounts you see on product pages will show up in your cart automatically. If you're not a Prime subscriber and you go to Amazon to shop on Prime Day, you'll likely see tons of items on sale but only with Prime; those discounts will not be available to those who are not active Prime subscribers. If you dont pay for Prime and have no intention of doing so, you should still check out Amazon on Prime Day for sales that are available to all shoppers there are always a few of them. Plus, its very likely that other retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy will have their own competing Prime Day sales during that time frame, too. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/prime-day-2025-when-amazons-sales-event-begins-early-deals-already-live-plus-everything-else-you-need-to-know-120028256.html?src=rss
Amazon Prime Day 2025 dates officially announced: The shopping event returns from July 8 to 11
Amazon has officially announced the dates for its next annual shopping event, and theres a twist this year. Prime Day 2025 will be four days long, running from July 8 through July 11. A departure from previous years in which Prime Day was a 48-hour affair, this year the shopping event will span nearly an entire week, bringing thousands of exclusive, Prime-only deals on everything from electronics to fashion. In addition to spurring a large number of sales in a short period of time, Amazon Prime Day has always been a way for the online retail giant to increase the overall number of Prime subscribers. Prime Day isnt necessarily a perk of the $139-per-year service like access to Prime Video content or free two-day shipping are, but it certainly helps that most deals youll find on Amazon during the event are exclusively available to Prime members. With the event being four days long this year, we expect to see some one-day-only deals as well as sales that span the entirety of Prime Day(s) proper. We usually recommend buying things on your list as soon as you see them go on sale just to avoid the disappointment that comes with items selling out, and this time is no different. That's especially true for deals that as listed as limited time, or any Lightning Deals that only last a few hours. Prime Day in July has been the main shopping event for Amazon for a decade now, but that hasnt stopped the company from expanding the events reach. October Prime Day has become a mainstay in the fall, and Amazons Big Spring Sale is a relatively new shopping event that has taken place in March over the past couple of years. No word yet on if October Prime Day 2025 will be a thing, but we believe its almost guaranteed at this point. If you do plan on putting that Prime membership to use next month, you can turn to Engadget to find the tech deals worth your month during the two-day event. Unsurprisingly, Amazon Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to get Amazon devices, since most of them will likely be down to all-time-low prices. But we also expect to see worthwhile sales on headphones, robot vacuums, laptops, SSDs and much more. You can also follow Engadget Deals on X for the latest news during Prime Day. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/amazon-prime-day-2025-dates-officially-announced-the-shopping-event-returns-from-july-8-to-11-050449132.html?src=rss
Amazon is giving away some great games in the lead up to Prime Day
You can grab a number of games from Amazon at no cost if you have a Prime subscription in the days leading up to Prime Day 2025 , which takes place from July 8 to July 11. Starting today, June 17 at 12 PM Eastern time, you can get Dungeon of the Endless Definitive Edition without paying for it through the Amazon Games App. In the roguelike game, you take on the role of a prison spaceship survivor who has to fight off several floors of creatures after your escape pod crashes into a strange planet. Amazon will also give you free access to TOEM , a photography game by Swedish studio Something We Made, through a GOG code. You're a photographer in this game who has to solve puzzles using the character's camera. In addition to those two, you can also get Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft at no cost through GOG. It includes all the original three Tomb Raider Adventures games, all its expansions and secret levels. Saints Row 2 , an open world action-adventure game that's a direct sequel of the first, is free via GOG, as well. In it, you play the same character in the first Saints Row, except you wake up after a coma to find your gang disbanded. You can also claim Saints Row IV: Re-Elected and Star Wars: Rebellion for free via GOG. Mordheim: City of the Damned , The Abandoned Planet , Station to Station and Death Squared are also all free to claim. Dark Envoy and FATE: Undiscovered Realms will be available on June 19, while Thief: Deadly Shadows , Jupiter Hell and Gallery of Things: Reveries will be available on June 26. Prime Gaming comes bundled with all your other Amazon Prime membership perks. It gives you access to a rotating selection of free games, in-game content, along with a free monthly Twitch subscription. Prime costs $15 a month or $139 a year, but you can get a free 30-day trial when you sign up if you're unsure about paying for it. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/amazon-is-giving-away-some-great-games-in-the-lead-up-to-prime-day-050012540.html?src=rss
Meta warns users to 'avoid sharing personal or sensitive information' in its AI app
Meta seems to have finally taken a small step to address the epidemic of over-sharing happening in the public feed of its AI app. The company has added a short disclaimer that warns users to avoid sharing personal or sensitive information to the post to feed button in the Meta AI app. The change was first spotted by Business Insider , which labeled the app one of the most depressing places online due to the sheer volume of intimate, embarrassing and sometimes personally-identifying information Meta AI users were apparently unwittingly publicly sharing to the app's built-in discover feed. Though Meta AI doesn't share users' chat histories by default, it seems that many of the app's users were choosing to share their interactions without realizing it would make the voice and text chats visible to the public. Last week, I found posts where users asked for advice on improving bowel movements and inquiring whether a relative could be liable for their employer's unpaid taxes. Another user desperately added keep this private to his public posts in an apparent attempt to hide his embarrassing chats after the fact. These types of strange public interactions have been happening since the Meta AI app rolled out in April, but received renewed attention last week after social media users began posting about all of the weird conversations that were visible in the app's discover feed. Privacy experts criticized Meta, noting that most other mainstream AI chatbots don't include a social, publicly-visible feed. If a users expectations about how a tool functions dont match reality, youve got yourself a huge user experience and security problem, Rachel Tobac, a security expert who has previously partnered with Meta, observed last week. Humans have built a schema around AI chat bots and do not expect their AI chat bot prompts to show up in a social media style Discover feed its not how other tools function. The Mozilla Foundation also urged Meta to change the app's design. Meta AI's app doesnt make it obvious that what you share goes fully public, it wrote in a statement last week Theres no clear iconography, no familiar cues about sharing like in other Meta apps. Now, the company has apparently taken note. With the change, choosing to share a Meta AI interaction publicly prompts the warning seen above, though it only seems to appear on the first share. Prompts you post are public and visible to everyone, it states. Your prompts may be suggested by Meta on other Meta apps. Avoid sharing personal or sensitive information. As Business Insider notes, the app's public feed also seems to no longer feature text exchanges other users have shared with the app, only AI-generated images and video. It's unclear if that's a permanent change, or the result of the recent negative attention the app's received. We've reached out to Meta for more information and will update if we hear back. In the meantime, if you've found yourself the victim of unintended public posts in the app, you can remove them by tapping on your profile in the top right corner of the app, heading to Data & Privacy -> Manage your information -> Make all public prompts visible only to you and selecting apply to all. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/meta-warns-users-to-avoid-sharing-personal-or-sensitive-information-in-its-ai-app-233900625.html?src=rss
Instagram is running another test of a repost feature
Instagram is testing a new repost feature. TechCrunch reported that social media network is currently running a test that gives users the opportunity to repost content. The current feature test is focused on resharing a post, the content that appears in a user's feed, as a new post. The platform does already offer the ability to share a post to someone's Story, but this post-to-post repost would be a new addition to the available interactions. A rep from Meta confirmed that the tests are happening, but declined to add any additional comments. Instagram did a very similar test of a very similar feature in 2022 and also trialed a repost button all the way back in 2017 . Considering the company has made multiple attempts at an idea that's already well-established on other social networks, it seems surprising that the platform would once again revisit this idea. Between posts, Stories, Reels and DMs, Instagram already has a lot of unique content types. On the one hand, there are plenty of ways to share and resurface content, either your own or another account's to the feed. On the other hand, though, having different rules about what material can be shared to which format can put users in confusing situations. Update, June 16, 2025, 6:22PM ET: Added response from Meta representative confirming the feature test. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/instagram-is-running-another-test-of-a-repost-feature-210309548.html?src=rss
Ankers official SOLIX Amazon storefront is undercutting its ongoing Fathers Day Sale pricing on the C300 DC Power Station at $169.99 shipped. Normally priced at $250, its mostly been dropping between $180 and $190 in the past three months, with the brands current sale only dropping costs to $190 through June 19. While weve seen it go as low as $140 in the past (last seen during 2024 Black Friday/Christmas sales), youre looking at a 32% markdown here while the savings last, cutting $80 off the tag and dropping things to the fourth-lowest overall price we have tracked. Head below for more on this model and its counterparts that are also seeing discounts. more
If youve followed me for a while, you know Ive been a fan of Pitaka since the iPhone X. Theyre known for their minimalist, ultra-lightweight aramid fiber cases that strike a rare balance between ultra-slim and still rigid and protective. They are running an insane deal for their old design, so if you have ever been curious about these cases, now is the time to jump on! more
Borderlands 4 will not cost $80, despite misguided executive comments
Borderlands 4 , the latest entry in Gearbox Software's popular looter shooter franchise, is available to pre-order now for $70, a good $10 less than many assumed it would cost. The game's price first came into question when its September 12 release date was announced without pre-order details, and Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford suggested that whether the game came with a $80 price tag was out of his hands. Pitchford put his foot in his mouth in a thread on X sharing a behind-the-scenes video about bringing Borderlands 4 to the Switch 2. A fan replied to the video asking Pitchford to not charge $80 for the game, to which Pitchford responded , A) Not my call. B) If youre a real fan, youll find a way to make it happen. A) Not my call. B) If youre a real fan, youll find a way to make it happen. My local game store had Starflight for Sega Genesis for $80 in 1991 when I was just out of high school working minimum wage at an ice cream parlor in Pismo Beach and I found a way to make it happen. Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) May 14, 2025 Naturally, that came off as a bit glib to anyone surprised by the sudden emergence of $80 games following the release of Mario Kart World . Pitchford didn't exactly double-down next, but at a PAX East panel later in May , he also didn't deny the game would have a higher price, noting that Borderlands 4 has more than twice the development budget than Borderlands 3. The official pre-order information settles things: the game is not going the way of Mario Kart. The Standard Edition of Borderlands 4 costs $70 and comes with free Vault Hunter, weapon and drone skins if you pre-order. If you step up to the $100 Deluxe Edition, you get even more skins and a Bounty Pack Bundle that includes exclusive areas and weapons. For the $130 Super Deluxe Edition, you get all of that plus the Vault Hunter Pack, which includes the game's two story DLC packs and new playable characters. A $70 game is not a $60 game, but if price is your biggest concern, it's better than $80. Gearbox plans to show off more of Borderlands 4 's story and gameplay at Borderlands Fan Fest on June 21. The game is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X / S and PC on September 12. The Switch 2 release is scheduled for 2025, too, and Gearbox plans to share more information about it at a later date. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/borderlands-4-will-not-cost-80-despite-misguided-executive-comments-205622443.html?src=rss
Amazon is offering the Greenworks 40V 25-inch Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with two 4.0Ah batteries and dual-port rapid charger for $524.99 shipped . Normally fetching $700 at full price, weve only seen it returning to this same rate twice during 2025 so far. While we have seen it go as low as $450, which was last seen during Black Friday 2023, youre otherwise looking at the second-best pricing at Amazon over the last 12 months and the lowest price we have tracked in 2025, saving you $175 off the going rate in the process, which is matching the price were seeing direct from the brands website . more
Score a Nintendo Switch OLED down at $250 to get the kids away from your Switch 2 ($100 off)
While it might be hard to consider anything other than the brand new Switch 2 at this point, folks looking to save some cash, or perhaps score a Switch for the younger kids or something along those lines, can land the OLED model for about half the price of the new Switch 2 right now. Woot is once again offering the white model Nintendo Switch OLED down at $249.95 Prime shipped (a $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise) thats $100 off the MSRP. more
Everything you need to be a pro all-in-one Microsoft Office suite for $50 (Reg. $220)
Need to refresh your digital toolbox without breaking the bank? Microsoft Office Professional for Windows is back with a deal thats hard to beat. For a limited time, you can get lifetime access to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $49.97 (normally $219.99). Thats rightskip the monthly subscription fees, and bask in the glory of a one-time purchase that gives you unlimited access to not one or two, but EIGHT Microsoft Office products. When was the last time you were able to buy eight of anything for such a low price? more
While we spotted some major new all-time lows on the brand new 2025 LG C5 OLED smart TVs today at up to $700 off the list prices, folks looking to bring the spend down and still land a new current-gen model might want to scope out the deals we have today on the Hisense U6 Series mini-LED models. Hisense has been delivering notable bang for your buck TVs that dramatically undercut the big three brands for more than a few years now, and the 2025 U6 is the perfect example of that with deals kicking off via Amazon from $499 shipped right now. The details await below. more
Keep kids entertained during road trips with this 3-in-1 LISEN car iPad holder at $15
LISEN 3-in-1 Road Trip Car iPad Holder Buy for $15 (Reg. $20) What we love Road trips are fun getaways for the family, but there are always the more tedious times for kids when they may need proper distractions, and this iPad mount is perfect for keeping your young ones entertained. It easily attaches to the headrest rods of your front seats and provides 4-axis tilt and 360-degree turning for whatever tablet is being held. more
If you wanted AirPods Pro 3 this year, we have some bad news
So far, rumors have pointed to Apples upcoming AirPods Pro 3 model releasing later this year. However, GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu shared a different The post If you wanted AirPods Pro 3 this year, we have some bad news appeared first on BGR .
Android 16 is out on all eligible Pixel phones, with new live update notifications feature
Google has released Android 16 to the masses, as it's now available for compatible handsets. The company says new devices will come preloaded with the OS in he coming months. As usual, it's first coming to Google's own Pixel phones. The update includes several notable features. The biggest one might be live updates in notifications. This means that stuff like ride-shares and food deliveries will get a progress bar directly in the notification, so folks won't have to constantly open and close the app to wonder why a burrito seems to be stuck four blocks away. Google Also, notifications from the same app will now be automatically grouped together to reduce clutter and pings. There's now support for LE audio hearing aids, with a native control option. Users can also switch to the phone's microphone when using one of these hearing devices for clearer audio in noisy places. Google has tied all of its security features together, so users can now be protected from online attacks, harmful apps, unsafe websites, scam calls and more in just a tap. This includes new scam detection features that were previewed back in May. Google Shutterbugs are getting a fairly robust suite of new features, including automatic night mode scene detection, hybrid auto exposure and more precise color temperature adjustments. UltraHDR images have been improved, with support for HEIC encoding, and Android 16 offers integration with the high-end Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec. Google The company is finally bringing desktop windowing to Android , but it's not ready just yet. That feature will be available to general users later in the year, but Android 16 QPR 3 Beta 2 is currently previewing the feature. There's also a neat Android ecosystem update with some nifty features. This includes upgraded RCS group chats, with custom icons and the ability to mute threads. Google Photos now offers an AI-enhanced image editor that will recommend suggested edits. Emoji Kitchen is receiving new sticker combinations and Wear OS devices can now pay for transit fares without having to open a dedicated app. Google Finally, Google has offered details on the Pixel Drop for June. New features include a Pixel VIPs widget that displays information on preferred contacts and more expressive captions on videos. Obviously, Android 16 is going to come to more phones than just the Pixel series. As noted by Android Authority , Motorola released its list of all its device that'll officially run the new OS. It's also worth being aware that there are some bugs being reported on Pixel phones, so just keep that in mind if you're installing the latest version of Android. Update, June 10, 2PM ET: Well, we jumped the gun on that a little bit. Android 16 should now be available, as previously (and incorrectly) stated. We regret the error. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/android-16-is-out-complete-with-new-features-for-pixel-phones-including-live-notification-updates-170006935.html?src=rss
Apple's iOS 26 public beta release date is planned for July
Apple's WWDC is here and with it comes some of the company's biggest operational developments along with confirmation of when you can check them out in beta. This year's WWDC brings the awaited news of a visual overhaul that is platform-wide, with changes like round icons on the home screen and Control Center. The company has launched its first major redesign since iOS 7, calling it our broadest design update ever. The new uniform design across all devices includes a new material called liquid glass . This translucent design theme shows up across OSes on widgets, icons and even through a new all-clear mode, available alongside the light and dark modes. Apple has further confirmed the rumors that it's changing the names of its operating systems. So, instead of getting the iOS 19 this fall, it will be the iOS 26, representing Apple's system for the year ahead. The same is true for all other devices' operating systems, like the iPadOS 26, MacOS 26 and so on. However, Apple is sticking with its California-themed names for MacOS, naming the next version Tahoe. WWDC has revealed a range of iOS 26 updates, including typing indicators for group chats and live translations on iMessage, FaceTime and calls, even if the other person doesn't have an iPhone. So, when can you see some of these changes for yourself? Betas for all of Apples platforms (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS and tvOS) went out on June 9 through the Apple Developer Program, while a public beta should roll our in July through the Apple Beta Software Program . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/apples-ios-26-public-beta-release-date-is-planned-for-july-180213011.html?src=rss
Govees new Matter Recessed Light Kit sees $30 launch discount, now $140
4-pack of Govee Matter 6-inch Recessed Light Kit Buy for $140 (Reg. $170) Clip the on-page $30 off coupon. What we love For a while there, the only downside of the Govee brand was a lack of support for Apple Home across most of its lineup. It went all in on Google Assistant and Alexa support, but that was about it. Now, the brand is on a roll with just about every new release having Matter support. This is the case with this recessed light kit, which can work with Apple, Google, Alexa, and Samsung smart home ecosystems. So if youve got recessed lights in your space, this is an affordable way to modernize things. more
This Roomba with an auto-empty dock is down to a record-low price
The Roomba 105 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock has been discounted to $280 as part of an extended Father's Day sale. This is a record-low price, as it usually costs $450. Math tells me that's a cool $170 off. As the name suggests, this lil robovac will automatically head to the included debris dock to empty its contents. It'll do this after every cleaning session and the company says the canister is large enough to go 75 days before requiring manual disposal. However, results will likely vary on that front. I'm talking to you, pet owners. This is a solid effort by Roomba, which is a company that appeared numerous times in our list of the best robot vacuums . The suction power is on point and the dock includes a filtration bag that traps allergens. It ships with a multi-surface bristle brush and an edge-sweeping brush. Of course, it also provides access to the company's LiDAR software for navigation. It can even clean in the dark. There's one downside. This is a fantastic vacuum, but it is just a vacuum. The Roomba 105 is not a hybrid unit, so there's no mopping functionality. For that, you'll have to spring for a pricier model. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/this-roomba-with-an-auto-empty-dock-is-down-to-a-record-low-price-184105673.html?src=rss
