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• Save $30 on Apple’s Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and a numpad (theverge.com)
  We also found deals on refurbished 160W Anker chargers, 512GB MicroSD Express cards for the Switch 2, and Interstellar on 4K Blu-ray.
• iOS 27 draining your iPhone battery? 7 ways to extend battery life (zdnet.com)
  A new operating system can strain your iPhone, but you can avoid woes and keep your battery healthy.
• My first week using the iPhone 18 Pro taught me that Pro Max is no longer mandatory (zdnet.com)
  The iPhone 18 Pro series may not be the flashiest models, but key changes to the processor, battery, and cameras make them still worth your…
• New Anthropic, OpenAI models make same promise: A little more for a lot less money (arstechnica.com)
  The frontier AI model race has entered its comparison shopping phase.
• Score free Pixel Buds 2A when you preorder a Googlebook at Best Buy (theverge.com)
  Google’s Android-powered laptops are almost here, and Best Buy is offering free earbuds with preorders.
• Woman's brain worm infection confirmed after eggs grow tails in lab test (arstechnica.com)
  There is no single definitive test for these worms, but the tail is fairly convincing.
• A stranger can learn a lot about you in 5 minutes online - how to check and delete it ASAP (zdnet.com)
  Ever wonder what someone with minutes to spare could dig up on you online? Here's how to see yourself - and start cleaning your digital foo…
• Apple clarifies that Texture and Grain controls are exclusive to the latest iPhones’ cameras (theverge.com)
  Apple has clarified that its new texture and film grain camera controls will only be available on older iPhones when editing photos taken b…
• Nearly 70% of workers use AI regularly now - but many get no time to upskill (zdnet.com)
  ZDNET Exclusive: A new Workera report shows businesses and employees aren’t on the same page about AI upskilling. Here’s what organizations…
• We tested 7 business laptops for the fastest Wi-Fi speed - the winner surprised us (zdnet.com)
  ZDNET's latest Lab Award goes to the business laptop that had the fastest Wi-Fi speed on the 5.0 GHz band.
• The best laptops for small businesses in 2026: Expert tested and reviewed (zdnet.com)
  Looking for a laptop for your small business? These eight models are our expert picks.
• Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 comes in an Extreme version too (theverge.com)
  There are two flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon chips this year, but good luck spotting the difference.
• Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges (arstechnica.com)
  So absurd and embarrassing ..."
• Is Apple Watch 12 worth the upgrade? My advice as a Series 10 and 11 owner (zdnet.com)
  I've tested four Apple Watches over the past two years. Here's how to decide whether to splurge on the next generation.
• The best reading tablets of 2026: Expert tested (zdnet.com)
  We rounded up the best reading tablets of the year that you can take with you anywhere.
• Motorola’s wild-looking Signature 27 runs Qualcomm’s new Extreme chipset (theverge.com)
  It also features Sony’s latest camera sensor and audio by Bang & Olufsen.
• The iPad Pro M5 has the best battery life based on our lab testing, and it's on sale (zdnet.com)
  Apple's most powerful tablet won a ZDNET Lab Award for its long-lasting battery life. You can get it for $100 off this Labor Day.
• Saudi Arabia’s new Exobot EVs make the Cybertruck look normal (theverge.com)
  Ceer, a new company from Saudi Arabia, announced two new EVs, and plans to make five more before 2030.
• Rabbit’s new AI agent doesn’t need an R1 to run (theverge.com)
  Rabbit, the company behind the underwhelming R1 AI device, is launching an AI agent that can run across different operating systems and pla…
• I tested the world's first solar AMOLED sports watch - how charging works (zdnet.com)
  Amazfit brings a feature to the new T-Rex Dual Solar that none of its competitors have.
• Paramount will need to release way more movies to make this merger work (theverge.com)
  Paramount’s promise to release more films annually after merging with Warner Bros. Discovery may be very difficult to keep.
• Apple M6 Mac mini review: $300 price hike spoils a nice upgrade (arstechnica.com)
  The M4 Mac mini was one of Apple's best values. The $899 M6 mini, not so much.
• Eight Sleep’s new cooling hub is small enough to hide under your bed (theverge.com)
  Eight Sleep’s Pod 6 is its most affordable temperature-controlled smart sleep system with a new smaller Solo option that starts at $1,999.
• 5 Linux distros worth paying for in 2026 (zdnet.com)
  Sure, virtually all Linux distributions are free. But added features, extended support and other special powers are often well worth a smal…
• OpenAI nabs key Patreon execs ahead of upcoming announcement (theverge.com)
  OpenAI now has the team behind the modern creator-subscription economy.
• Netflix releases trailer for Brad Bird's Ray Gunn (arstechnica.com)
  It’s film noir and a hard-boiled detective story, but it’s got a lot more comedy and a lot more action."
• Claude Opus 5.5 delivers Fable 5.1 performance - and costs 40% less (zdnet.com)
  Anthropic’s newest Claude model aims to make frontier AI cheaper, faster, and safer, while giving subscribers more breathing room before th…
• I test business laptops for a living: 5 features I’d pay more for - and what I’d skip (zdnet.com)
  Here's what to prioritize (and what you shouldn't pay extra for) when choosing a laptop for your small business.
• I tested Lenovo's new modular ThinkPad, and it renewed my faith in repairable laptops (zdnet.com)
  The 14th-gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition features a redesigned double-sided motherboard, and it won a ZDNET Lab Award for the fa…
• Xiaomi’s new 18 Pro phones improve on Samsung’s privacy display (theverge.com)
  An international launch for the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max is confirmed for later this year.
• Best early October Prime Day deals robot vacuum deals: iRobot, Roborock, and more (zdnet.com)
  With October Prime Day around the corner, deals on robot vacuums are already beginning to appear.
• Contrary to some reports, you don't have two brains (arstechnica.com)
  A bad press release makes a good excuse to look at how developmental biology works.
• McDonald’s is testing ads on its drive-thru menus (theverge.com)
  McDonald’s is launching a test that puts ads from other brands on its drive-thru menus, according to a report from Bloomberg.
• Could AI really destroy us all, or are humans still the bigger threat? (zdnet.com)
  I've studied AI for decades. Here's my take on its part in our potential impending doom.
• Apple Wallet can split the bill for you in iOS 27 - plus 4 more cool upgrades (zdnet.com)
  With iOS 27, Apple has spruced the Wallet app so that it’s even more helpful. Here are five new things you should try.
• Discord will now automatically estimate your age (theverge.com)
  Discord is rolling out a new global age assurance system, seven months after pausing its previous verification measures following backlash…
• Businesses finally seeing AI ROI, but 62% can't handle the storage demands (zdnet.com)
  A Seagate study finds that 99% of IT leaders expect AI to drive increased data storage needs, but only 38% are prepared to meet them, revea…
• Best early October Prime Day phone deals: Discounts from Samsung, Google, and more (zdnet.com)
  Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day sale is coming, and you can find several of the best phones on sale now.
• YouTube is building AI creator tools that do almost everything for them (theverge.com)
  YouTube has steadily added more and more AI-powered creator tools that do everything from generate thumbnails to offer script feedback.
• This $199 GPS sports watch is repairable, modular, and open-source (theverge.com)
  The $199 Una Watch says it’s the first GPS fitness smartwatch that’s modular and repairable, with open-source hardware and software.
• Want wireless HDMI? I finally found an adapter that just works (zdnet.com)
  I've tested a lot of USB-C-to-HDMI wireless kits that failed. This Ugreen USB-C to HDMI transmitter succeeds.
• One of the best Metroid games for the Switch is 30 percent off (theverge.com)
  Metroid Prime Remastered is available digitally for about $28. You can also save $50 on Apple’s full-size Magic Keyboard, and more.
• How to fix your Windows File History if the September update broke it (zdnet.com)
  A bug in the Windows Sept patch Tuesday update may stop File History from working. But a new optional update fixes it.
• How I found tinnitus relief with free Android apps - and finally got some sleep (zdnet.com)
  Does ringing in the ears disrupt your nights? Thanks to a tonal therapy app and an ambient sound generator, I'm sleeping again. Here's how…
• My favorite 5 Watch OS 27 upgrades - and how to try them yourself (zdnet.com)
  Siri AI has finally arrived on WatchOS, but you’ll find other useful features, too. Here are my five favorites.
• Xbox’s Mythic Achievements sound like PlayStation’s Platinum trophy (theverge.com)
  The Xbox Mythic Achievement has its own unique unlock sound.
• My favorite Windows app makes moving to a new PC so easy - and it's free (zdnet.com)
  If you're dreading the thought of downloading and installing dozens of apps on your new PC, I have some good news.
• Logitech’s new G Pro X3 Superstrike is a little better and $20 more (theverge.com)
  Logitech has followed up its haptics-based X2 Superstrike with a sequel with better battery life, a more responsive sensor, and slightly hi…
• Logitech’s new Blue Yeti 2 mic adjusts itself to where you are (theverge.com)
  Logitech G’s Blue Yeti 2 USB microphone builds on its predecessor’s classic design with some modern upgrades.
• Best Costco deals ahead of October Prime Day - including a membership discount (zdnet.com)
  Amazon Prime Day is coming up fast, but Costco has some of the best deals we've found on tech and more.