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iOS 26: What to know about the free iPhone software update arriving September 15

The iPhone 17 event last Tuesday revealed the latest Phone 17 lineup — including the ultra-thin iPhone Air. (You can catch up on everything Apple announced or rewatch the full iPhone 17 launch.) The company rounded out its announcements with three new Apple Watch models, as well as the all-new AirPods Pro 3. The even […]

These Anker Soundcore earbuds with ANC are back on sale for $45

Our top pick for best budget wireless earbuds are back on sale for a record-low price. You can pick up the Anker Soundcore Space A40 wireless buds for only $45 right now, or 44 percent off their usual price. These buds include active noise cancellation (ANC), which is a rare feature at this price point. […]

One year of Paramount+ is on sale for as low as $30 right now

Sometimes, rising prices for streaming services feels as inevitable as death and taxes. So when a serious discount is available, we tend to sit up and take notice. For a few weeks, you can get a whopping half off an annual subscription to Paramount+. A year of the Paramount+ Essential plan, which is ad-supported, will […]

Live Translation with AirPods won’t come to EU-based Apple users

Europe, the bloc with 24 official languages and 287 spoken in total, won’t get Apple’s Live Translation with AirPods feature for now. “Live Translation with AirPods is not available if you are in the EU and your Apple Account Country or Region is also in the EU,” the company said on its iOS feature availability […]

Pick up an Anker magnetic power bank while they are up to 42 percent off

One of our favorite magnetic power banks is on sale for 42 percent off right now. The Anker 622 Magnetic Battery is down 42 percent to $28, which is almost as low as we’ve ever seen it. This steep discount is also available at Anker’s online store with a coupon code that the company provides. […]

The best VR accessories for 2025

Virtual reality headsets are great on their own, but the right accessories can make them more comfortable, practical and immersive. You might want a softer facial interface or a silicone face cover to keep things clean during long sessions, a battery strap to extend playtime or a USB-C cable for faster charging and data transfer. […]

Amazon is reportedly developing separate AR glasses for customers and its drivers

Amazon may be muscling into the field of augmented reality glasses. According to a report by The Information, sources claimed that the company is working on AR glasses for consumers, allegedly with plans to release the product in late 2026 or early 2027. Insiders told the publication that the project, internally dubbed Jayhawk, would equip […]

As Apple pursues AI, spare a thought for the poor HomePod

When the video kicking off Apple’s “Awe dropping” event began yesterday, I was pleased to see a HomePod in the opening shot. I hadn’t given any thought to Apple’s beleaguered smart home speaker in ages, so I was all set for Tim Cook and crew to deliver an actual surprise and reveal new stuff for […]

HBO Max is going to get a lot more expensive, CEO promises

David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, plans to make HBO more expensive, and passwords a lot harder to share, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Zaslav shared his general outlook on the state of television at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference, with the main theme being that HBO Max’s content is good […]

The PS Plus Game Catalog additions include Persona 5 Tactica and WWE 2K25

On Wednesday, Sony rolled out its September Game Catalog additions for PS Plus subscribers. This month’s entries run the gamut from turn-based tactics to survival horror and pro wrestling. Persona 5 Tactica (PS5/ PS4) may be the most critically acclaimed title in the batch. The 2023 Persona spinoff takes the mainline games’ battles and shifts […]