The Macflation crisis is here, and I just dodged it by a hair
I bought an M5 MacBook Air in India for roughly $1,078, eleven days before Apple raised prices by over $300 in the same market. This is my story.
Don’t breathe easy just yet. Apple and Microsoft aren’t done with price hikes.
Apple and Microsoft have already raised prices on several products, but the ongoing memory crunch could push more devices higher in the coming months.
Samsung’s wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 may fix the two foldable flaws people still complain about
Samsung’s rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could bring a lighter feel and reduced display crease, tackling two of the biggest complaints around foldables.
Microsoft Copilot can now handle more of your finance work in Excel with reusable skills and data connectors
Microsoft added reusable Skills, new financial data connectors, and traceability features to Copilot in Excel, built specifically for finance teams.
This Oppo phone has a wild 3D back, but its magnetic Bubble is the real party trick
Oppo Reno 16 Pro is launching globally with a 200MP camera, 144Hz OLED display, 6,000mAh battery, and a temporary European launch discount.
1883 Season 2: Everything We Know (and Why It Isn’t Happening)
Will the Yellowstone prequel series 1883 return for another season? We're sharing everything you need to know about 1883 season 2.
Samsung’s new budget phone Galaxy A27 5G costs $50 more, yet downgrades two key features
Despite a $50 price hike, the Galaxy A27 5G actually takes a step back in a couple of areas compared to the A26, though it does pick up a faster processor and a sleeker design with AI upgrades.
As Xbox gets pricier, Microsoft launches Buy Now, Pay Later scheme for consoles
The Buy Now Pay Later system available on the Microsoft Store is offered in collaboration with PayPal and it lets you spread your purchase across 24 installments.
iPads just got a price hike, and this is your last chance to save a fortune on them with Prime Day deals
Apple has raised iPad prices by up to $200, but Amazon still has several Prime Day deals on iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad Pro models.
Microsoft just raised the price of Xbox consoles by up to $150
The price of the 512GB storage model is going up by $100, while the 1TB variant will see its price go up by $150 in the US.
Apple could skip Pro and Max trims for M6 silicon, eyes M7 for beefy upgrades
Apple may launch the M6 chip in just a base configuration, skipping Pro and Max tiers entirely, while saving those upgrades, along with a new Ultra variant, for the M7 lineup arriving in early 2027.
A cardiologist told me that wearable health should be quiet. RingConn’s Gen 3 smart ring embodies that mantra.
Learn how the RingConn Gen 3 smart ring combines continuous health tracking with expert-backed insights for smarter wellness without overwhelming data.
These are the best Prime Day earbuds deals I found for Android and iPhone users
Prime Day has dropped prices on the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Beats Studio Buds+, making these earbuds much easier to recommend.
Xiaomi 17T Pro review: Not quite Ultra, but I didn’t want to put it down
Xiaomi’s latest T-series Pro phone delivers Leica-tuned cameras, excellent battery life, strong gaming performance, and a polished design, though its size and software quirks may not be for everyone.
I found two Prime Day deals on speakers: one built for travel, the other for your smart home
Whether you want a travel ready Bluetooth speaker or a smart home hub, these two Prime Day deals cover both needs.
NUBWO HG04L and G06 Gaming Headsets: Practical Wired and Wireless Audio Solutions
NUBWO HG04L and G06 Gaming Headsets: Practical Wired and Wireless Audio Solutions
Apple just raised the price of its products by hundreds of dollars
Apple increased MacBook, iPad, iMac, and Mac Studio prices today, with some products rising by hundreds of dollars as memory costs hit a tipping point.
I found 2 Prime Day budget laptop deals that make sense for students, work, and everyday use
Prime Day has dropped prices on two budget Windows laptops from ASUS and HP that make sense for work, school, and everyday use.
This website publicly shames popular sites like Instagram, Netflix, and Spotify for being too lazy to add passkeys
A new website called WhyNoPasskeys.com is naming and shaming popular platforms like Instagram, Netflix, and Spotify for lacking passkey support.
I found two Prime Day ANC headphone deals that skimp on the price, not the features
The Soundcore Space One and Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 are the best Prime Day ANC headphone deals under $120.
I dug past the flashy Prime Day OLED TV discounts, and these two actually make sense
These Samsung and LG Prime Day OLED TV deals sit around the same price, but they serve two different living rooms.
I checked the Prime Day budget phone deals, and these two are the ones worth buying
These Pixel 10a and Moto G Play Prime Day deals hit two different budget lanes: better features or the lowest useful price.
As Hollywood jobs dry up, workers are quietly training AI models to survive
As Hollywood jobs grow scarce, writers, editors, and executives are quietly taking AI training gigs just to make ends meet, even as the pay is unstable and the work chaotic.
I found 2 Prime Day gaming laptop deals that dodge the usual RGB regret
These MSI and ASUS Prime Day gaming laptop deals give you two sensible paths: stronger RTX 5060 performance or a bigger desk-first setup for less.
Popular Mac app, Pearcleaner, has a fake out there infecting devices with infostealer malware
A fake Pearcleaner website is reportedly targeting Mac users with an infostealer-style attack, while the real app remains available through GitHub and Homebrew.
You may see new ways to pay for Android apps and subscriptions starting next week
Starting June 30, Android users in the US, UK, and EU may beging seeing new ways to pay for apps and subscriptions as Google expands billing options on the Play Store.
The Wild West era of robotaxis is starting to end
The first global robotaxi rules set common safety expectations for fully autonomous vehicles, giving automakers a clearer target while leaving city approvals, local rules, and readiness as major rollout hurdles.
iPhone 18 Pro might not cost a bomb, after all, but I’d still remain cautious
Rising RAM and storage costs are still a problem for Apple, but J.P. Morgan believes the iPhone 18 Pro price increase may be more moderate.
A clever Mac app lets you feel vibrations through the trackpad when you click a link or button
HapticPad uses your Mac’s Force Touch trackpad to make links, buttons, and web inputs vibrate as you hover over them in Chrome.
ChatGPT and Gemini could be quietly affecting your voting decisions, analysis shows
New analysis found that ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Claude, DeepSeek, and Arya handled political questions very differently, with some showing clearer partisan slants.
Nothing offers an early look at the Phone 4b ahead of its July 7 launch
Nothing has revealed the design of the upcoming Phone 4b, which blends the 4a Pro's unibody build with the Glyph Bar from the standard 4a.
Apple has reportedly fixed the foldable iPhone’s hinge woes, so you can breathe a tad easy now
Apple has reportedly resolved most of the hinge issues that fueled delay speculation around its first foldable iPhone, with mass production now on track to begin next month.
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra didn’t need its camera kit to impress me
From Computex show floors to Taipei's neon-lit streets, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra delivered stunning photos, incredible zoom, and flagship camera performance without needing its optional camera kit.
Gemini in Chrome can now see exactly what you’re looking at on screen
Google is rolling out a new "Select from screen" tool for Gemini in Chrome, while Gemini 3.5 Flash gains built-in computer-use capabilities.
I passed on most Prime Day iPhone accessory deals, but these five are worth your money
Five Prime Day 2026 iPhone accessories picked by an iPhone user, from a $9.45 desk stand to a $59 Anker 3-in-1 charging station.
OpenAI just made GPT-5.5 Instant more fun to talk to, and users may actually notice
OpenAI has updated GPT-5.5 Instant, making ChatGPT's default model more conversational, better at advice, and easier to talk to during everyday interactions.
These gaming accessories are heavily discounted for Prime Day, and I’d buy them myself
The best Prime Day gaming accessory deals include discounts on gaming monitors, wireless controllers, gaming headsets, keyboards, and gaming mice.
Prime Video’s hit show Invincible gets renewed for Season 6, with The Boys star Jack Quaid joining the villain roster
Invincible has been renewed for Season 6 at Prime Video, even before Season 5 has premiered, while The Boys star Jack Quaid joins the cast to voice the villain turned hero Gravitator.