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Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

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.
Text, Person, Face

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.
Robot, Person, Machine

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
Electronics, Screen, Computer Hardware

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
Person, Security, Advertisement

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.
Tesla interior

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.
Copilot graphics

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.
Hardwood, Wood, Appliance

Dyson’s new R1 robot vacuum skips the mop, and that might be its best feature

The Dyson R1 Nurovi Dry skips mopping for a smaller dock, pairing dust-responsive suction with a bagless design for households that only want vacuuming.
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Discord’s new Game Mode could leave more PC power for the game

Discord’s experimental Game Mode will cut animations and effects during gameplay to reduce CPU and GPU usage. Rollout starts the week of October 5.
Electronics, Hardware, Mobile Phone

A smarter home doesn’t need a full makeover. These 4 Amazon deals are a start

Shop four Amazon smart home deals ahead of October Prime Day, including an Amazon thermostat, SwitchBot hub, Govee floor lamp, and Levoit air purifier.
Prime Day Audio Deals

These 4 Amazon headphone deals start at $70 and keep the noise down

Shop four Amazon headphone deals from $70 ahead of October Prime Day, with noise-canceling options from Sony, Beats, Sennheiser, and Skullcandy.
Prime Day Fire TV Deals

A sluggish TV doesn’t need replacing. These 4 streaming deals start at $18

These four early Prime Day streaming device deals start at $17.99, with Amazon Fire TV sticks, the Fire TV Cube, and Roku Ultra for different setups.
Furniture, Table, Cup

Sony’s ULT FIELD 1 gets a new Smoke Blue color for the holidays

Sony’s ULT FIELD 1 gets a new Smoke Blue finish for the holidays, with Amazon-exclusive preorders now open and the same rugged design and 12-hour battery.
iPhone 17 Pro Max

The tiny vibrations in your iPhone just cost Apple $5.7 billion in court

Apple has been hit with a $5.72 billion patent verdict over Taptic Engine technology used in iPhones and Apple Watches, though the company plans to appeal.
Art, Graphics, Modern Art

The best free music download sites in 2026

Find the best sites for free music downloads in 2026, from independent albums to live concerts, with file formats, download instructions, and licensing tips.
Adult, Female, Person

The best superhero TV shows of all time

From Batman and the X-Men to Invincible and The Boys, these are the 20 best superhero TV shows to watch, including animated and live-action picks.
Prime Day Early Apple Deals

I actually found 5 early Prime Day Apple deals worth buying

I found five early Prime Day Apple deals worth considering, including discounts on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2, iPad Air M4, and more.
Advertisement, Poster, Publication

I found 5 Amazon TV deals ahead of Prime Day, and four are under $300

Shop five Amazon TV deals ahead of Prime Day 2026, including four picks under $300, a $99 Insignia, and a 65-inch Toshiba ArtVision with $900 off.
Power Bank Prime Day Deals

I found 4 Amazon power bank deals worth packing before Prime Day

Four Amazon power bank deals from Anker, INIU, Ugreen, and Baseus cover phone top-ups and laptop charging, starting at $28.49 ahead of October Prime Day.
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Microsoft has a new Copilot app (again) and this one wants to do everything for you

Microsoft’s revamped Copilot app brings Home, Code, Autopilot, Cowork, and Office together in one place. Here’s what’s new and when the features will be available.
Prime Day Charging Deals

These are the 6 charging deals I’m actually looking at before October Prime Day

Browse six Amazon charging deals, including a $9.71 Qi2 wireless pad, compact USB-C chargers, a travel power strip, and foldable charging stations.
Amazon Device Deals

Skip the rush: 5 Amazon device deals worth checking before October Prime Day

ese five early Amazon device deals include two Fire tablets, a $12.98 Smart Plug, and Blink and Ring security bundles. Check the subscription costs.
Art, Collage, Person

Four iPhones are all it takes to turn almost anywhere into a motion capture studio

MAMMA uses four iPhones and markerless tracking to reconstruct complex human movement, showing how smartphone cameras could make motion capture far more accessible.
Electrical Device, Solar Panels, Outdoors

Scientists turned a regular camera into a much cheaper solar-panel testing tool

Researchers showed that modified consumer camera hardware can measure solar-cell performance data normally gathered using much more expensive scientific imaging equipment.
Indoors, Interior Design, Kitchen

Samsung’s AI fridge update went so badly that some refrigerators stopped refrigerating

Samsung accidentally pushed internal test software to some Bespoke AI refrigerators in South Korea, causing cooling failures and forcing technician visits.
Adult, Male, Man

Remember that brutal human vs robot cage fight? Apparently, there’s an ‘insane’ demand for more

REK says demand for more human-versus-robot cage fights has been “insane” after its viral San Francisco event featuring TikTok influencer Frankie LaPenna.
Person, Fitness, Gym

Peloton’s first foldable treadmill gives small spaces a fighting chance

Peloton unveils the Tread Flex, its first foldable treadmill designed for smaller spaces, alongside two new Vision models. Here's what we know so far.
AirPods 5

Best wireless earbuds for 2026: Our top picks from Sony, Bose, Apple, and more

Discover the best wireless earbuds of 2026, with 12 picks from Sony, Bose, Apple, and more for ANC, sound quality, workouts, and every budget.
Computer, Electronics, Pc

All the brands making a Googlebook and when you can buy one

Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are launching Googlebooks. Compare all five models, starting prices, preorder details, and October 2026 release dates.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

The best Android apps in 2026: I spent months testing dozens that truly earn their keep

Discover the best Android apps in 2026, from productivity and AI tools to privacy apps, photo editors, and Android utilities worth installing.
AI is making fake images easier to create

AI deepfakes are stealing real doctors’ identities to sell bogus health treatments

AI deepfake scams are impersonating real doctors to sell bogus health treatments. Canadian physicians warn that stopping the fraudulent videos isn't easy.
Logo, Text, Computer Hardware

Who needs another sports subscription? Samsung TV Plus has something free

Samsung TV Plus adds Front Office Sports Tonight on September 18. Find out where to watch the free sports news show and when on-demand episodes arrive.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

Signal wants to make phone numbers optional without giving spammers a free pass

Signal's Android beta introduces phone-number-free registration for $3. Here's why it charges a fee, how payments stay private, and what users should know.
TikTok app on iPhone.

TikTok, YouTube, and AI chatbots face a major shake-up under Europe’s new child safety plan

Europe's proposed EU KIDS Act would ban social media accounts for under-13s, limit 13- and 14-year-olds to one hour daily, and impose new child safety rules.
Computer Hardware, Electronics, Hardware

Looking for love? These AI dating apps were charging people to talk to bots

A network of fraudulent dating apps used thousands of AI personas to lure people into paid conversations, with real workers helping keep the deception alive.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

Apple’s new AI camera features come with a bizarre iCloud storage tax

Apple’s new AI camera features make HomeKit Secure Video smarter, but using them on multiple cameras can require iCloud Plus plans costing up to $59.99 a month.
Red Dead Redemption

The best Netflix games to play right now

From Red Dead Redemption and Dead Cells to Netflix party games on TV, these are the best Netflix games to play right now in 2026.
Bonfire, Fire, Flame

Diablo has already won, setting up Diablo V for 2029

Diablo V is officially coming in Spring 2029, with Blizzard revealing a fallen Sanctuary where Diablo has already won and its heroes have been defeated.