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A Googlebook ‘celebration’ event is set for October 5

Preorders start September 21.

What is IMAX Enhanced and do you really need it?

IMAX has a certification for content you view at home as well as in the cinema.

Are older MacBooks still worth buying in 2026?

You’ll probably want to avoid Intel-powered MacBooks, but Apple Silicon models are solid.

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale returns in October

Expect big discounts on Amazon’s own products, of course.

Refurbished vs. pre-owned phones: What’s the difference and which is better?

Pre-owned and refurbished devices have various quality standards across marketplaces, so understanding what you’re getting is critical.

The biggest issues with delivery robots are exactly what you’d think

Too often, delivery robots just don’t understand the rules of the road (or sidewalk).

GM finds splitscreen solution for CarPlay and Android Auto

That should keep these infotainment systems from hogging all the important screen real estate.

You should probably have the “Improve Siri & Dictation” setting off — here’s why

Apple used anonymized voice data to improve its products, but you might not want to contribute to this even with its privacy methods in place.

Meta adds new subscription tiers for businesses, creators and ‘AI power users’

The company’s Meta One plans range from $2.99/month to $499/month.

What is a VPN kill switch and how does it work?

A VPN offers increased privacy, but won’t do you much good if the connection drops. Kill switches ensure you’re always using a VPN when it matters.