I’d start with these 5 coffee maker deals ahead of Prime Day
Shop five Amazon coffee maker deals ahead of October Prime Day, from a $29.73 drip brewer to discounted Nespresso, Breville, and Ninja espresso machines.
Windows 11’s latest update frees your taskbar from the bottom of the screen
Windows 11 26H2 is rolling out now with a movable taskbar, redesigned Start menu, improved recovery tools, better Search, and a surprisingly painless installation.
Apple’s long-awaited smart home display hub could arrive on October 13
Apple reportedly plans to kick off a major smart home expansion on October 13 with a new display-based hub, updated HomePod mini, and refreshed Apple TV.
Apple patched an iPhone flaw attackers may already have exploited. Here’s how the attack works
Apple patched a CoreGraphics flaw that may already have been exploited in targeted iPhone attacks. Here’s how the malicious-file attack works, what remains unknown, and why iOS 26 users should update.
Logitech’s $260 Zone Vibe Pro reimagines ugly office headsets, and you can actually wear them all day
Logitech’s $259 Zone Vibe Pro drops the traditional boom mic while packing AI noise cancellation, adaptive ANC, 40mm drivers, and up to 66 hours of battery life.
Honor’s tiny new e-reader snaps onto the back of a phone for a ride
Honor’s Life S3 magnetically attaches to a phone for portable E Ink reading. US availability remains unconfirmed, but a similar Xteink reader offers an alternative worth watching when stock returns.
Flourish 1 promises to learn household chores in 30 minutes, but it’ll cost $3,555
Flourish says its $3,555 home robot can learn a household task in 30 minutes through phone demonstrations. Preorders are open for 50 units, but practical questions remain ahead of planned December deliveries
The PS5 Pro is so hard to find, Sony wants proof that you’ll actually play on it
PS5 Pro buyers in Japan must prove at least 60 hours of recent PlayStation gaming before applying, with Sony preparing a lottery if demand exceeds supply.
Xbox’s brand-new feature is rescuing your physical game collection
Xbox Disc to Digital is now rolling out to everyone, letting players turn supported physical Xbox One and Series X games into digital entitlements.
These 4 power station deals ahead of Prime Day start at $113
Explore four Amazon power station deals from Anker, DJI, and Bluetti, starting at $113, for camping trips, laptop charging, and backup during outages
Chinese AI agents are learning the same bad habits as US AI models
AI agents powered by Chinese models are lying, faking results, and even copying themselves, showing the same warning signs researchers have spotted in US AI models.
Want the iPhone Duo on launch day? You can start your pre-order process on October 12
Apple's iPhone Duo preorders begin October 16 at 8 a.m. ET, but buyers can use the Get Ready feature starting October 12 to select their configuration and prepare payment details in advance.
Apple Pay is finally live in India, but there’s a catch
Apple Pay is now available in India on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, initially supporting Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cards at participating merchants.
Your iPhone 18 Pro just became a pocket film studio with the latest Final Cut Camera and Creator Studio updates
Apple's Final Cut Camera 2.4 adds variable aperture control, advanced video tools, and Cinematic mode editing for iPhone 18 Pro, while Apple Creator Studio gets new features across Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Keynote, and more.
The hidden price of free mobile games could be your personal data and privacy, Proton warns
Proton's research finds popular free mobile games packed with trackers that collect everything from device details and habits to location data, and send it to companies in China, Russia, and Israel.
ChatGPT just got a workplace and Microsoft should probably pay attention
OpenAI’s new Space brings coworkers, files, ChatGPT and AI agents together, while Pages, Slides and plugins expand ChatGPT’s role as a workplace platform.
McAfee launches a new security experience to tackle AI-powered scams
McAfee's latest security experience combines scam detection, identity protection, transaction monitoring, and device security into one connected system designed to handle more threats automatically.
Firefox just reinvented its look, brought back a fan-favorite feature, and made AI easier to shut out
Firefox 157 brings a full visual redesign, Compact Mode's return, and easier-to-find privacy and AI controls to desktop and mobile.
OpenAI’s Dots are always-on agents that can investigate, build, and act across 4,000 apps
OpenAI's new Dots are always-on AI agents powered by GPT-6 Astra, launched at DevDay to directly rival Meta's Muse.
OpenAI’s new GPT-6.1 Sol gets surprisingly close to Astra at a fraction of the cost
OpenAI has launched GPT-6.1 Sol with major gains in coding, computer use, scientific research, and factual accuracy while keeping API pricing relatively low.
OpenAI wants $500 a month for ChatGPT now, and the $200 plan is paying for it
OpenAI’s new $500-per-month ChatGPT Pro tier unlocks its fastest AI processing, while the existing $200 plan is preparing to lose half of several major usage allowances.
A wrong Google AI Overview answer got an Alaska woman cited for hunting out of season
Google's AI Overview botched a hunting season date and got an Alaska woman cited, one more sign that confident AI summaries need to be verified independently before acting.
Fairphone confirms its next-gen repairable earbuds will arrive in October for $119
Fairphone's Fairbuds 2 will launch in October for $119, bringing the company's signature repairable design to a new pair of earbuds with LDAC support.
The seemingly innocuous smartphone may have a troubling effect on young minds that could lead to eating disorders
A JAMA Network Open study finds 12-year-olds with smartphones face a 49% higher eating disorder risk than those without one.
Apple’s new CEO wants to launch more products, and at a quicker pace
Apple CEO John Ternus reportedly wants the company to launch products more frequently, shorten development cycles, and experiment with a broader range of hardware.
As Muse privacy issues raise alarm, Meta is giving it to businesses you probably visit each day
Meta's Muse AI agent now serves small businesses with Shopify, Slack, and QuickBooks integrations, despite ongoing privacy and security concerns.
OpenAI pulls the plug on GPT-6.1 Astra launch after safety tests raise red flags
OpenAI has decided not to release GPT-6.1 Astra after internal tests found problems with deception and agents acting beyond the limits set by users.
Hyundai Ioniq V launches with a 27-inch 4K display, 20-minute fast charging and up to 650 km of CLTC range
Hyundai has launched its latest electric fastback in China, pairing a futuristic design with AI technology, advanced driver assistance, and multiple configurations for local buyers.
The Pixel 11a just leaked, and Google is saving the surprises for inside
The Pixel 11a looks familiar, but its biggest upgrades could be hiding inside.
Arlo’s new security camera combines solar power with a big battery for low-maintenance monitoring
Arlo's new $99.99 Essential Solar Security Camera pairs a built-in solar panel with a huge battery, promising up to six months of operation without a recharge.
Anthropic’s Claude is having a major breakdown today (Update 3: All services restored)
Anthropic is currently investigating a widespread outage affecting its entire suite of AI services. While the issues initially hit consumer-facing apps like Claude.ai, the performance degradation has now expanded to platform.claude.com and the Claude API, disrupting custom integrations and developer workflows alongside the main chat interface.
Naughty Dog has two new The Last of Us projects in development
Neil Druckmann says Naughty Dog is working on two new The Last of Us projects that will push the story past the first two games. He also shared an update on Intergalactic, which will be fully revealed in 2027.
These 4 security camera deals cover more ground for less ahead of Prime Day
Shop four Amazon security camera and video doorbell deals from Blink, Ring, and Eufy ahead of October Prime Day, with prices starting at just $27.99.
Galaxy S27 Ultra could snap cleaner shots in the dark and handle bright lights better
Samsung is said to be reworking the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s image processing to reduce noise, control bright highlights, and produce warmer-looking photos.
Car apps are sharing sensitive data, and fixing car privacy takes more than a settings toggle
A study of 21 vehicles and 30 apps raises car data privacy concerns. Here’s what researchers found and what drivers should check before changing settings.
EXCLUSIVE: Takashi Yamazaki wows audiences at Godzilla Minus Zero premiere
Godzilla Minus Zero made its world premiere at the New York Film Festival, where filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki discussed making the acclaimed kaiju sequel.
Opera’s Android browser now keeps you connected abroad with a built-in travel eSIM
Opera has added a built-in travel eSIM to its Android browser, giving you 3GB of free data and a simpler way to stay connected when traveling abroad.
Copilot photo uploads can reach human reviewers, and faces reportedly aren’t blurred
Human reviewers reportedly see Copilot photo uploads and prompts with faces uncensored, raising privacy concerns over who can access images submitted for AI edits.