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X will pay about $10 million to settle lawsuit over Donald Trumps Twitter suspension
X has reached a settlement with President Donald Trump in a lawsuit over the presidents 2021 suspension from Twitter. The Wall Street Journal reports that the Elon Musk-owned company has agreed to pay about $10 million to settle the long-running case. Trump sued Twitter , along with Meta and YouTube, more than three years ago after the companies booted him off their platforms following the riots on January 6, 2021. His lawyers claimed that the suspensions were a violation of his First Amendment rights. The lawsuit against Twitter was dismissed by a judge in 2022, but Trumps lawyers appealed that decision. Xs settlement comes shortly after Meta also reached an agreement with Trump. The company paid $25 million , much of which will go toward building Trumps presidential library, the company confirmed. The Wall Street Journal reports that the president's lawyers are also expected to pursue a settlement with Google. X didnt respond to a request for comment. The settlement with X is particularly notable given Elon Musks close relationship with Trump. The owner of X reinstated Trumps Twitter account soon after taking over the company in 2022 and spent at least $250 million on Trumps campaign in 2024. The president's lawyers reportedly considered letting the lawsuit fizzle out ahead of the settlement. Since Trump took office less than a month ago, Musk has used his perch at the top of the department of government efficiency to wreak havoc across the federal government, in a series of moves that have prompted multiple lawsuits and growing concerns about a constitutional crisis. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/x-will-pay-about-10-million-to-settle-lawsuit-over-donald-trumps-twitter-suspension-234757817.html?src=rss
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Apple TV is now on Android, so your friends can now watch Severance and talk about it
Macworld Lets say your best buddywell call him Pietrouses an Android phone. To each his own, you say. The problem is, Pietro, who doesnt own a TV and watches shows on his phone (like I said, to each his own) doesnt subscribe to Apple TV+ because theres no Android app for that. This means when you excitedly call Pietro after watching the latest episode of Severance that dropped on Friday, you cant talk about it. Instead, you have to ask him hows he doing, how the kids are, what he had for dinner, whatever. Ho hum. But today is your (or Pietros) lucky day. Apple has released the Apple TV app on Android and its now available on the Google Play store . It provides access to all Apple TV+ content, as well as MLS Season Pass . A subscription is required for Apple TV+, which costs $9.99/9.99 per month; MLS Season Pass is an additional subscription fee, but does not require an Apple TV+ subscription ( learn more about MLS Season Pass ). Apple TV+ also offers TV shows and movies available to rent or buy but The Verge reports that you cannot access the store from within the Android app. Users on Reddit say that previously purchased shows cant be accessed, either. The Verge also points out that the Apple TV app for Android is optimized for foldable phones, which Pietro loves to brag about (Crease? Thats not a crease, he likes to say). Googles Dan Seifert posted that the app also has a themeable app icon, picture-in-picture support, as well as offline downloads. So your Android-using buddy really has no excuse for missing out on one of the best shows of the year and a bunch of other great Apple TV+ content . Unless the lack of casting support in the app is a dealbreaker. Then youre just going to have to go back to chatting about the weather. thrilled to see Apple TV land on Android devices today!it's an excellent Android citizen too:themeable app icon: PIP support: offline downloads: foldable posture support: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apple.atve.androidtv.appletv dan seifert (@dcseifert.bsky.social) 2025-02-12T21:40:07.642227Z
Saros is the next game from Housemarque, coming to PS5 in 2026
Other than a Days Gone remaster, Sony's first State of Play stream of the year was fairly light on first-party games. At least that was the case until the very end of the showcase. The company announced the long-awaited next game from Returnal developer Housemarque. The third-person action title is called Saros , and it stars the always-delightful Rahul Kohli. The actor plays Arjun Devraj, a powerful Soltari Enforcer searching for answers on a lost off-world colony, per the trailer's YouTube description. The clip shows Arjun waking up on a beach with a gun by his side. Every time the sun dies, madness reigns, he says as an ominous eclipse occurs. Moments later, a giant being with eight arms and a broken, pointy headpiece emerges from the depths. The creature summons balls of fire in its hands as Arjun readies himself to battle it. Housemarque/PlayStation Studios Housemarque says Saros is a new game, but it's one that builds on the roguelite foundations of Returnal and its repeatable runs just in case Arjun saying After every death, I always come back stronger in the trailer wasn't clear enough. In this game, your resources and progression persist after each run. You'll have an evolving set of weapons and suit upgrades to help upgrade your loadout, though as in Returnal , the world will change after every death. One other major difference between Saros and Housemarque's last game is that Arjun isn't alone on this planet. Details about other characters in the ensemble cast, the story and gameplay will be revealed later. Sony liked Returnal enough to buy Housemarque and add the developer to its stable of PlayStation Studios, so it'll likely have high hopes for this one. Saros is slated to arrive on PS5 in 2026. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/saros-is-the-next-game-from-housemarque-coming-to-ps5-in-2026-232319365.html?src=rss
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Returnal developers next game is Saros, and its out in 2026
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Jackerys official Amazon storefront is undercutting its direct Tax Season Savings sale pricing even further for its Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station that is now down at $459 shipped , after clipping the on-page $40 off coupon . This unit normally carries a full $799 price tag, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday having seen the last appearance of its $399 low, and being repeatedly discounted to $499 both on Amazon and direct from Jackery in the time since. Youre looking at $340 in total savings with this deal, which happens to be the best we can find at the moment (and the best since Black Friday), beating out the direct sales pricing right now by $40 at the third-lowest overall price we have tracked. more
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Borderlands 4 is launching on September 23
Borderlands 4 is coming this fall. Developer Gearbox revealed that the latest entry in the Borderlands series is launching on September 23, 2025 at Sony's latest State of Play event , and the game will receive a standalone State of Play this spring where you can get an in-depth look at it in action. Like past Borderlands games, Borderlands 4 has shooting and looting, though with much looser and faster-paced movement. You'll be able to double jump, dodge and grapple your way through the game, and play as four new vault hunters looking to make their fortune. Borderlands 4 was originally announced during Gamescom in 2024 , and Gearbox showed off a first glimpse of gameplay during the Game Awards. Other than those tweaks to traversal, it looks like more Borderlands. Considering its been about six years since Borderlands 3 was released in 2019, that might not be a bad thing, but hopefully Gearbox still has something up its sleeve to justify another dip into the post-apocalyptic shooter well. Borderlands 4 is launching on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 23, 2025. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/borderlands-4-is-launching-on-september-23-225358207.html?src=rss
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The A17 Pro iPad mini with Apple Intelligence is $100 off right now
Macworld Apples newest iPad mini version is the perfect companion with an 8.3-inch screen and support for Apple Intelligence, and its even better when its on sale. Especially when its at all-time low Amazon is selling the A17 Pro iPad Mini for $399 , a savings of $100 off its MSRP and matching the best price weve ever seen. When we reviewed the new iPad mini , we gave it a four-star rating, loving the new fast CPU and graphics, as well as the fact that it supports Apple Intelligence. The iPad mini is still a great tablet, perhaps the best at its size and better than larger, non-Apple tablets, we concluded. Its not a huge upgrade from the prior generation other than Apple Intelligence, but if you have an older model or are looking for something smaller, its a fantastic option. The 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display looks as gorgeous as weve become accustomed to from Apple. The colors are vibrant and bright, the details are sharp, and its perfect for reading, streaming content, and playing games. This model also now comes with a baseline storage of 128GB, which means you actually get to install a bunch of apps without worrying about space all the time. The A17 Pro iPad Mini A17 Pro works with either the Apple Pencil Pro ( on sale for $99 ) and the USB-C Apple Pencil, so if you have an older model youll need to upgrade. Since weve never seen the A17 Pro iPad Mini for less , its a great time to splurge and get yourself a great versatile tablet. Buy now at Amazon
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The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, here's everything we know so far
As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old , so its due for a refresh. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been swirling for years , but now we have some signs of life. The company officially revealed the sequel to its most successful home console ever in a brief trailer on January 16. The Switch 2 looks functionally very similar to the original system, albeit with a larger display, magnetic Joy-Cons and a sleeker design. The company also reaffirmed that the upcoming console will be backwards compatible with Switch games. While the reveal did confirm some rumors and have a few interesting details for those who were paying close attention, Nintendo is still largely keeping its cards close to its chest. We'll have to wait until a special Nintendo Direct at 9AM ET on April 2 for all the juicy information. Annoyingly, that date is a Wednesday and not a Two-sday. The Nintendo Switch 2 was announced on January 16 The rumor mill had heavily suggested that Nintendo would pull back the curtain on the Switch 2 on January 16, and that turned out to be the case. The company hasn't changed the core form factor. It's a portable console with detachable Joy-Cons. The Switch 2 can be placed in a dock for big-screen gaming. There are some significant differences from the original console, however. The most obvious one is that the next-gen Joy-Cons will no longer slide into place mechanically. Instead, they'll attach to the main unit magnetically. There is a small connector that's likely used to charge the controllers and perhaps remove the need to link them via Bluetooth. It's unclear at this point if Joy-Cons from the original system will be compatible with the Switch 2. One other big (and very welcome) change is the addition of a second USB-C port on the top of the device. That should make it much easier to plug in accessories while the Switch 2 is docked. It's great to see that Nintendo has kept the headphone jack as well. Let's just hope that Bluetooth headphone support is live from the jump this time and Nintendo doesn't leave everyone waiting four years for that feature. The kickstand is getting an upgrade as well. As with the Switch OLED, it spans the length of the console. But, according to the trailer, this one looks fully adjustable, so you can tweak the viewing angle to one that works for you. However, there are still a great many unknowns regarding the upcoming console. We don't really know the specs yet, or what type of display it uses. We also don't know anything about battery life, the UI or launch games. We'll likely learn a whole lot on April 2. When will the Nintendo Switch 2 come out? 2025. That's all we know for sure at this point. It's highly unlikely that Nintendo will release the console before the dedicated Direct on April 2, and not only because that's at the start of Nintendo's next financial year. However, accessory manufacturer Genki, which has been a major source of leaks in recent months, claims the console will be released in April . Other reports have put the release window sometime in June. In any case, we should learn the release date during the April 2 Direct if we haven't already by then. When can I try the Nintendo Switch 2? Nintendo is planning a worldwide roadshow to let gamers go hands-on with the console. These events start in New York and Paris on April 3-6, with others taking place throughout the following two months. That lends credence to some suggestions that Nintendo will release the Switch 2 in June. Ticket registration for the Switch 2 Experience events in the US (in New York, Los Angeles and Paris) starts on January 17 at 3PM ET and will remain open until January 26. A Nintendo Account is required to sign up. Nintendo will randomly select the recipients of the free tickets. The full list of Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events is as follows: North America: New York, April 4-6, 2025 Los Angeles, April 11-13, 2025 Dallas, April 25-27, 2025 Toronto, April 25-27, 2025 Europe: Paris, April 4-6, 2025 London, April 11-13, 2025 Milan, April 25-27, 2025 Berlin, April 25-27, 2025 Madrid, May 9-11, 2025 Amsterdam, May 9-11, 2025 Oceania: Melbourne, May 10-11, 2025 Asia: Tokyo (Makuhari), April 26-27, 2025 Seoul, May 31-June 1, 2025 Hong Kong, To be announced Taipei, To be announced Will the Nintendo Switch 2 have some weirdness? Everything we've seen and so far about this console has been fairly, well, traditional. It looks like the original Switch, but better. That's awesome, but will there be any of that unpredictable Nintendo magic? Maybe! There are two puzzling additions that folks can't make hide nor hair of. Genki, the accessories manufacturer, just published a landing page for their Nintendo Switch 2 accessories. This landing page features a video that includes a very detailed look at a Switch 2 mockup. pic.twitter.com/Db7RSk4YlQ Bob Wulff (@BobWulff) January 8, 2025 Keen eyes will have noticed a new button on the bottom of the right Joy-Con. It it not yet clear what this does. Could it initiate voice chat during gameplay? Could it calibrate the controllers? Could it create a room-sized hologram of Bowser in your living room? We'll have to wait and see. Now onto the updated Joy-Cons. There appears to be a new sensor on the connecting side of each controller. It looks a whole lot like an optical sensor , which is what a computer mouse uses. This has led to speculation that players will be able to flip the Joy-Con over and use it like a mouse. Of note: the trailer shows the Joy-Cons moving along a flat surface, connector side down and looking suspiciously like a mouse. But why would anyone even want this? I can think of three words. New Mario Paint . Genki reveal isnt a mockup, its straight up just the Switch 2, optical sensor is literally flashing in this shot @Stealth40k #Switch2 pic.twitter.com/COeLsonqMd Ash (@Ashinarii) January 8, 2025 Mouse control isnt the only too strange for any company but Nintendo rumor floating around. A patent filed by the company suggests you can swap the Switch 2s Joy-Cons, snapping them onto either side of the console. That would align with the magnetic Joy-Con attachment scheme. But much like the weird mouse rumors, it doesnt necessarily align with, well, any logical reason for why youd want to do that. The patent suggests it could allow for more user choice in where the headphone jack is. But since its Nintendo, the company that brought us Labo cardboard peripherals and the Game Boy Advance e-reader attachment , we have to wonder if there are quirkier designs at hand. Is the Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatible? The company confirmed in November 2024 that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible. It will also feature access to Nintendo Online, so users will be able to play all of those old retro titles. In the initial Nintendo Switch 2 press release, Nintendo reiterated that physical and digital Switch games will work on the new system. However, it noted that certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. More details about which games those are will be revealed later. Will old games be enhanced in any way? The original Switch has, to put it mildly, struggled to run some of the late-generation software that's come down the pike. Could these games be enhanced to take advantage of the increased horsepower of the Switch 2? We have no idea. We also don't know if any of these releases will receive graphical upgrades, perhaps taking advantage of upscaling tech. What will the cartridges taste like? You may remember that the original Switch cartridges taste absolutely awful . This was on purpose, to discourage folks from putting the games in their mouth. Will the successor follow suit and continue to dip cartridges in a foul-tasting bitter coating? Only time will tell. What about specs? The rumors regarding specs are all over the place, so its tough to pin down. We know one thing for sure: Itll be more powerful than the ancient Switch hardware, which was already antiquated back in 2017. One analyst allegedly got a hold of a spec sheet from the Korean United Daily News that said the Switch 2 would boast an eight-core Cortex-A78AE processor , 8GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal eMMC storage. This tracks for me, as these specs are about as underpowered in 2024 as the original Switch was in 2017. However, some reports do indicate that the console will include 12GB of RAM. Another source suggests that the eight-core CPU will be packaged inside an NVIDIA-produced Tegra239 SoC (system on a chip) . Given the current Switch runs on an NVIDIA chip, that makes a lot of sense. The CPU will be more powerful, but it's the Switch 2's new GPU that will be a major differentiator. It's all-but-confirmed that the Switch 2 will support DLSS, NVIDIA's deep learning supersampling upscaling tech, which would allow the console to render games at a low resolution internally while outputting a high-resolution image. (Fun fact: We actually wrote about how perfect DLSS was for the Nintendo Switch 2 when the technology was announced alongside the RTX 20 series back in 2018.) There are still questions about the Switch 2 and DLSS: Will the system support newer DLSS features like frame generation ? Will existing games be automatically tidied up by NVIDIA's algorithm? Regardless of the exact implementation, DLSS upscaling will be a huge leap over the rudimentary techniques available to Nintendo Switch developers. As for the display, there are many conflicting rumors. Early reports from solid sources suggested the Switch 2 would have an 8-inch display LCD display. The Switch 2's display certainly looks larger than that of the original Switch in a side-by-side comparison in the reveal trailer. Some folks have worried that the Switch follow-up may actually be too big , especially for kids. Certain analysts have suggested this would be an OLED screen, while others have said it would be a Mini-LED display . A Mini-LED display is basically an LCD display that has a backlight made of (surprise!) mini-LEDs rather than edge lighting. This allows for local dimming, making the blacks more black. Im hedging my bets here. I think itll be a standard LCD, to cut costs, with an OLED or Mini-LED model coming later down the line. However, Mini-LED screens are slightly cheaper than OLED displays, so thats certainly a possibility at launch. As for resolution, recent reporting suggests that the console will output 1080p in handheld and 4K when docked. That's much better than the OG Switch. How much will the Nintendo Switch 2 cost? We don't have too much information regarding price but we do have plenty of history to work with. The original Nintendo Switch launched at $300, which is pretty much the magic number when it comes to Nintendo console releases in recent years. The Wii U also came in at $300. However, there are plenty of rumors circulating that Nintendo could be upping the asking price for the Switch 2. Numerous outlets have reported it'll be $400 , or potentially even more expensive . However, the same analysts who say the console will be $400 were also fairly certain it would be out by the end of 2024 and, well, that didn't happen. Dipping back into history, there is some precedence for a price uptick. The GameCube was $200 and the Wii was $250. The Wii U and Switch increased to $300 and, well, numbers like to go up. A $400 price tag would make it nearly as expensive as a PS5 and Xbox Series X. That would also put it at the same price as the 256GB LCD Steam Deck. Again, we should get confirmation of the price during the April 2 Nintendo Direct. Do we know about any launch games? Not so much. The reveal trailer offered a peek at a new Mario Kart game. Nintendo released Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U over a decade ago and it's been milking that cash cow ever since, having sold more than 64 million copies of the game across that console and the Switch. It's definitely time for a new entry! It's certainly been a long time since weve gotten a proper 3D Mario adventure as well, so a new one could be a launch title. That would be one heck of a system seller. Other than that, your guess is as good as mine. Past as prologue, we can expect something from Ubisoft and an off-the-wall title like 1-2-Switch . If theres a gimmick or hook involved with the console, well also get a game that takes advantage of that. A dual release of Metroid Prime 4 , just like Breath of the Wild and Twilight Princess before that, is also a possibility. It's all but nailed on that we'll learn much more about the Switch 2 launch lineup during the April 2 Nintendo Direct, which starts at 9AM ET. You'll definitely want to set your Alarmo for that one. That's everything we know about the Nintendo Switch 2 today. We'll update this article with rumors we trust and with information we gather directly from sources. Any changes made to the article after its initial publishing will be listed below. Update, January 24, 2025, 12:36 PM ET: This story has been updated to include speculation about price, potential game enhancements and the taste of cartridges. Update, February 5, 2025, 9:30AM ET: This story has been updated to note the time when the April 2 Nintendo Direct starts. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/the-nintendo-switch-2-has-been-revealed-heres-everything-we-know-so-far-153308308.html?src=rss
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Overwatch 2's next update overhauls the game with perks and loot boxes
Blizzard is making some major changes to Overwatch 2 for its Season 15 update, including adding all new gameplay in the form of a perks system and the return of loot box rewards, on top of the new heroes and skins. Overwatch 2 has been through several changes since it left early access in 2023, many of which brought the game from the revamped structure that made it a sequel to something that works more like a free-to-play version of the original Overwatch . Perks are legitimately new, though. Now during a match you'll be given two opportunities to pick a perk for your hero. One minor perk after leveling up for the first time, which adds smaller upgrades like a passive ability or a cooldown reduction, and one major perk that can alter the play style of your hero. For example, Torbjorn can pick from turrets that stick to ceilings and walls (a frankly diabolical upgrade) or an even more powerful Level 3 turret. Blizzard Entertainment As a reward for your hard work in-game, Blizzard is also adding to Overwatch 2 's battle pass system by reintroducing loot boxes as another way to get cosmetics. You can earn loot boxes by completely weekly and event rewards, and you'll get one Legendary Loot Box for having the Free Battle Pass or two Legendary Loot Boxes for having the Premium Battle Pass, as well. Beyond publishing drop rates for boxes, Blizzard is guaranteeing that a Rare or better item will drop in every single box, with an Epic item within five consecutive boxes and a Legendary item within twenty consecutive boxes. Blizzard Entertainment Coming a bit later in Season 16, Overwatch 2 will get an entirely new Stadium game mode that draws clear inspiration from competing shooters Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant . In a Stadium match you'll be placed on a team of five fighting to earn currency across seven possible rounds. In-between rounds you can spend that currency to unlock upgrades and customize your abilities as you play. Stadium will also let you pick between the traditional first-person mode or a new third-person mode, which should make it easier to aim some of the wilder abilities you can unlock during a match. The cherry on top to all these changes are new quality of life features Blizzard plans to add this year, like the ability to ban specific heroes from a match, and vote on maps you want to play. Of course, there are also two new heroes in the works: Freja, a former search and rescue operative turned bounty hunter with an explosive crossbow who will be playable in a free trial weekend during Season 15 before joining the game in Season 16, and a hero currently being called Aqua who will land in Season 18 and can control water. Season 15 launches on February 18, while features like hero bans and map voting are coming later this year, in that order, according to Blizzard. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/overwatch-2s-next-update-overhauls-the-game-with-perks-and-loot-boxes-212409206.html?src=rss
OpenAI will offer free ChatGPT users unlimited access to GPT-5
OpenAI's upcoming GPT-5 release will integrate its o3 reasoning model and be available to free users, CEO Sam Altman revealed in a roadmap he shared on X . He said the company is also working to simplify how users interact with ChatGPT. We want AI to 'just work' for you; we realize how complicated our model and product offerings have gotten, Altman wrote. We hate the model picker as much as you do and want to return to magic unified intelligence. In its current iteration, forcing ChatGPT to use a specific model, such as o3-mini , involves either tapping the Reason button in the prompt bar or one of the options present in the model picker, which appears after the chatbot answers a question. If you pay for ChatGPT Plus or Pro , that dropdown menu can get pretty long, with multiple models and intelligence settings to choose from. OPENAI ROADMAP UPDATE FOR GPT-4.5 and GPT-5: We want to do a better job of sharing our intended roadmap, and a much better job simplifying our product offerings. We want AI to just work for you; we realize how complicated our model and product offerings have gotten. We hate Sam Altman (@sama) February 12, 2025 As for the company's roadmap, Altman says GPT-4.5 will be OpenAI's last non-chain-thought model, meaning everything that comes after will feature the capability to solve problems by breaking them down into a series of intermediate steps. Following the release of GPT 4.5, OpenAI's primary goal is to unify o-series models and GPT-series models by creating systems that can use all our tools, know when to think for a long time or not, and generally be useful for a very wide range of tasks. Looking ahead to GPT-5, Altman says OpenAI will release the model as a system that integrates a lot of our technology, including o3 and its recently released Deep Research feature . In a change of plans, OpenAI won't release o3 as a standalone model. Previously, Altman had said the new system would arrive shortly after o3-mini , which OpenAI made available for public use at the end of last month. Once GPT-5 arrives, OpenAI plans to offer free users unlimited access to the model, subject to abuse thresholds, at the standard intelligence setting. Plus users will get to run GPT-5 at a higher level of intelligence, while Pro users will get to run the model at an even higher level of intelligence. Altman did not provide an exact timeline for either GPT-4.5 or GPT-5, other than to say they could arrive within weeks or months . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-will-offer-free-chatgpt-users-unlimited-access-to-gpt-5-211935734.html?src=rss
PlayStation State of Play showcase: 40+ mins of new PS5 games, updates, and more
Xbox had its turn late last month , and now its time for the first PlayStation State of Play showcase of the year. Sony took to its official PlayStation Blog yesterday to announce it would be hosting its first live broadcast this afternoon, and we are now quickly approaching the start time. Everything kicks off at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET and we will be following along with you down below. more
Coming to us through its official Amazon storefront, Govee is offering its Floor Lamp 2 with Matter for $114.99 shipped. Normally going for $150, weve been seeing frequent short-lasting Lightning deals in 2025 that have taken things to its $100 low with one longer-lasting discount to the same rate back at the top of January. Although youre getting it at a slightly higher price here, it still saves you a solid $35 at the second-lowest price we have tracked. more
Google will use machine learning to try and tell if a user is under 18
Google will start testing a feature this year that uses machine learning to weed out children trying to access adult content on YouTube. The machine learning-based age estimation model will try to predict whether a user is under 18 and, if so, apply appropriate age filter settings to their account. The announcement came amid a flurry of Google child safety announcements as the US Senate considers a bill that would ban pre-teens from social media . YouTube CEO Neal Mohan first mentioned the ML age restriction feature on Tuesday in his letter about the platforms bets for the coming year. Well use machine learning in 2025 to help us estimate a users age distinguishing between younger viewers and adults to help provide the best and most age-appropriate experiences and protections, he wrote. A YouTube spokesperson clarified to Engadget that the model will make its predictions using data like the types of info the person searches for, the categories of videos they watch and the age of their accounts. For example, if someone frequently searches for info about mortgage lending or taxes, that probably points to the person being over 18. Ditto for an account thats over 20 years old. If the ML model predicts that someone is underage, YouTube will apply its standard protections to deliver a more age-appropriate experience. Of course, the platform blocks explicit (and otherwise age-restricted) videos from under-18 users. Googles underage restrictions also include its SafeSearch Filter, which (as its name suggests) blocks explicit content from search results. YouTube told Engadget it will begin testing the filtration tool by the end of this year. The platform plans to roll it out globally in 2026. Although YouTubes CEO first announced the feature, Google will test the feature in other areas, too. However, we dont yet know where else the new ML feature will pop up. Google isnt alone in trialing such a feature. Google isnt alone in trialing such a moderation feature. Last year, Meta said it would use an adult classifier tool to identify underage Instagram users posing as adults. Google Google also said on Wednesday that School Time , a feature previously only available as a smartwatch app on the Fitbit Ace LTE and Galaxy Watch for Kids , will roll out to Android phones and tablets. Part of Googles Family Link parental controls app, School Time will let parents determine what phone features and apps their children can use during school hours. Parents can choose which apps remain active (like, say, learning-friendly apps) while allowing messages and calls from certain contacts. The idea is to minimize screen time and help kids focus on their work while still green-lighting emergency contacts. Along similar lines, the Android Family Link app will let parents approve or deny contacts to add to their childrens devices. (This is another feature making its way over from the Galaxy Watch for Kids.) Parents can then limit calls and texts to only approved contacts. However, that feature isnt quite here yet: Google says it will roll out in the coming months. Finally, this spring, parents using Google parental control features can add tap-to-pay to their childrens Android phones. (Google said this was coming last year.) Parents will be able to approve a payment card, add or remove further cards and view the childs transactions. Google says the feature will also work for things like gift cards and concert tickets. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/google-will-use-machine-learning-to-try-and-tell-if-a-user-is-under-18-204713279.html?src=rss
As part of its Presidents Day sale and ongoing offers on the new new Galaxy S25 , S25+ , and Galaxy S25 Ultra , Samsung is now offering some notable chances to save on the latest Galaxy Watch 7 . While you will still find some notable deals on the series 7 wearables over at Amazon, Samsung is now throwing in an extra $70 Athleisure Band for FREE alongside a solid $60 price drop on the watch itself. This, of course, is running alongside some of the offers available on this watch with Galaxy S25 purchase theres loads of savings opportunities flying on the Galaxy Watch 7 right now and we will detail them below. more
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We won't use the word finally, but...
An Apple TV app is finally available for Android devices
After years of waiting, the Apple TV app is finally available natively on Android devices. This version was built from the ground up to take advantage of the Android operating system and is currently ready for download from the Google Play Store. It was designed for smartphones, tablets and foldables. This is a full version of the app, with all of the stuff Apple users have come to expect. Theres a feature for picking up a show where you left off and a tool for downloading content to watch offline. It works via Wi-Fi or cellular. The app allows access to Apple TV+ content, so you can finally watch the absolute boatload of original shows the platform pumps out. Its a veritable cornucopia of sci-fi goodness, with hit shows like Severance , Silo and For All Mankind . The platform also airs non-genre fare like Ted Lasso , Shrinking and Slow Horses . New users get a free seven-day trial to the platform. Otherwise, pricing is the same as always and folks can sign up for subscriptions via Google Play. The app even grants access to MLS Season Pass content, just in time for Major League Soccers 2025 season. Sports fans can also check out a weekly MLB double-header each Friday with no local restrictions. There have been workarounds to get Apple TV content on Android devices. In the past, users were forced to enter credentials via the web app or use a Prime Video bundle. Android TVs have long had a dedicated Apple TV app, but there was no way to subscribe on the television itself. That also changed today, as Google Play now offers the ability to subscribe on Android TVs. Theres no casting support on this first version of the app, but we hope itll come soon via a future update. The Apple TV app only works on devices running Android 10 or later. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/an-apple-tv-app-is-finally-available-for-android-devices-200044050.html?src=rss
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Acclaimed designer Jeff Minter is back with a remake of the '80s arcade curio I, Robot
Iconic game designer Jeff Minter is back with another modern take on a long-forgotten Atari title. Minter has turned his psychedelic eye toward the 1984 arcade cabinet I, Robot . His version ups the visuals and takes serious liberties with the original design, adopting techno music and some new game modes. The original I, Robot was a flop, despite being made by Dave Theurer , the guy behind Missile Command and Tempest . Maybe it was just ahead of its time. After all, it was the very first commercial video game to use real-time, flat-shaded 3D polygon graphics. The game came out a full eight years before Segas Virtua Racing and more than a decade before the PlayStation and N64 brought 3D gaming into the mainstream. The original title had players control a robot as it jumped around mazes to flip the color of tiles and shoot enemies. There was also a giant eyeball that had to be avoided at all costs. Minters version keeps the core gameplay mechanic, but increases the speed and incorporates new gameplay elements. For instance, there are new tube shooter levels and an exploration mode called Ungame. It looks pretty nifty. If the name Jeff Minter seems vaguely familiar, hes the person who made Tempest 2000 and its various sequels . More recently, he remade an unreleased Atari prototype called Akka Arrh that originally dates back to 1982. He also provided the visuals for a Nine Inch Nails video. Minters version of I, Robot will be released this spring on pretty much every platform, including Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. The design team is also working on a port for PlayStation VR2. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/acclaimed-designer-jeff-minter-is-back-with-a-remake-of-the-80s-arcade-curio-i-robot-194037105.html?src=rss
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MyFitnessPal is going to let AI play your nutrionist
MyFitnessPal, a popular, free food logging app, is getting into AI, specifically letting AI plan your meals for you . Following an acquisition of a startup called Intent, MyFitnessPal is adding an AI-generated meal planning feature for subscribers. The meal plans the updated MyFitnessPal app will be able to create take into account subscribers' goals, preferences, dietary habits, and routines, according to MyFitnessPal, via information the app already has on you, and what looks like a survey. The feature will also be part of an end-to-end experience. Any plan the app creates can be automatically translated into a grocery list for the next time you're at the store, or an order to a grocery delivery service if you'd prefer to do as little as possible. MyFitnessPal Given the sheer number of recipe and diet videos you can stumble upon across social media, trying to simplify the process of planning what you're going to eat makes sense. Using AI to do it does seem like it could have some unintended consequences, though. Knowing AI's ability to hallucinate, even if MyFitnessPal isn't generating recipes from scratch, it still feels like you could end up with some oddball meal combinations or incorrect grocery lists. The only way to know for sure is to try the AI meal planner for yourself, and if you're interested, you can already sign-up for a waitlist so you're able to try it out as soon as its available. MyFitnessPal says meal planning will officially launch in the spring in the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and require joining a new $99.99 annual subscription tier called Premium+ to use. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/myfitnesspal-is-going-to-let-ai-play-your-nutrionist-191239496.html?src=rss
Amazon is offering a rare price cut on Dysons new Special Edition Airwrap Multi-Styler for straight to wavy hair that is down at $499 shipped . Normally this styling package would run you $600, which we first saw getting discounts during Black Friday when it fell to $500, before Cyber Monday took things further to the $490 low. Todays deal is cutting $101 off the going rate, landing it at its second-lowest tracked price just $9 above the all-time low. You can also find the bundle tailored for diffusing curly to coily hair getting a discount to $500 right now too. more
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Todays Android app deals and freebies: PARANORMASIGHT, Suzy Cube, Dragon Castle, more
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Addtam 10-foot 10-in-1 USB-C Surge Protector Buy for $12.50 (Reg. $20) Apply code ZBTMPN8P during checkout What we love If theres a room in your home that is lacking outlets where you need them, this lengthy surge protector is ready to solve that problem. It boasts a 10-foot cable that allows you to get a total of 10 power sources from one side of a room to another. In total, youre looking at six AC outlets, two USB-A, and dual Type-C. more
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LISEN 2-in-1 MagSafe Travel Charger Buy for $13 (Reg. $26) What we love You are looking at one of the most compact travel chargers out there. This unit can top up an Apple Watch and an AirPods charging case simultaneously, and it can also function as a stand that props your iPhone up so you can tap into StandBy mode at night while charging it. more
All of you iPhone 15 users are going to want to take note of the Nomad clearance sale now live on its previous-generation Apple handset cases. The beloved accessory brand is now offering 30% off all of its previous-gen covers, including its sport models right through to its full-wrap Traditional Leather variants, wallet-style folios, and more. Pricing kicks off from $21 and youll want to get in there as soon as possible as some colorways are already starting to sell out. Head below for more details. more
Make your vehicle glow with Govees smart interior car light kit, now $24 (Save 27%)
Govee Smart Interior Car Light Kit Buy for $24 (Reg. $33) Clip the on-page $6 off coupon. What we love Illuminate the inside of your vehicle with this app-enabled strip light kit from Govee. In the box youll find four strips that you can place under the dash, driver and passenger seat, or really anywhere you want. Once set up, you can use the Govee app to tweak lighting and dial in the look youre after. more
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UGREEN USB-A/Type-C micro/SD Card Reader Buy for $7 (Reg. $10) Clip the on-page $1 off coupon. What we love This compact reader wont take up much space in your tech bin or bag, and yet it still manages to pack a ton of versatility. It can plug in to a PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and so much more using either USB-A or Type-C. Once hooked up, youll be able to access data on both micro and full-size SD cards. more
Through its official SimpleLife Amazon storefront, INIU is offering the best rate weve seen on its latest Qi2 15W Wireless Car Charger that is down at $16.19 Prime shipped, after clipping and redeeming both the on-page 10% and 30% off coupon/promo . Non-Prime members can grab the free shipping with an order total over $35. This newer model just hit the market a little over two months ago carrying a $40 price tag, with the two discounts weve seen dropping the price to $30 in mid-January that snowballed further to start at $27 here today. But with the combined 40% in additional savings hitting it now, things are going lower than weve seen, giving you the best new rate while slashing $24 off the price tag (thats 60% in total savings!). more
Pyaar Ka Professor, a romantic comedy starring Sandeepa Dhar and Pranav Sachdeva, premieres on Amazon MX Player on February 14. Directed by Akshay Choubey, the series follows Vaibhav, who teaches single men social cues for dating. The plot takes a turn when a politician seeks his help for public speaking. Blending humour with an unconventional premise, the show offers fresh entertainment for Valentines Day. Streaming for free, this web series is expected to attract a young audience looking for lighthearted content.
Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
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Amazon has Renewed Premium 1TB iPhone 15 Pro units at $855 ($644 off the original price)
Amazons Renewed Premium program is landing today with another solid discount on iPhone 15 Pro. Youll now find the black titanium 1TB model down at $854.97 shipped this is about $8 under our previous mention. A new 1TB iPhone 16 Pro in unlocked condition like this will run you $1,499. more
Ankers official Amazon storefront is offering its 2024 MagGo 3-in-1 Qi2 Charging Station down at $82.49 shipped right now. This model is available in black and white colors and theyre both seeing a 25% discount today, dropping down from their $110 usual going rate. Weve seen this charging unit discounted a few times since its debut, and todays deal at Amazon matches the lowest price we have tracked for it to date. It delivers another solid chance to save on one of Ankers 15W chargers, and you can learn more about this unit below. more
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This $5.50 MagSafe car vent mount gets your iPhone on the dash without breaking the bank (45% off)
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Samsung has launched Galaxy Empowered, a community-driven initiative to enhance education in India by equipping teachers, principals, and administrators with modern technology skills. The program offers free training, workshops, and certifications, aiming to support 20,000 educators by 2025. Launched in the presence of Olympian Abhinav Bindra, it focuses on technology upskilling, hands-on training, and networking opportunities.
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Delamu 142-inch One-Cord Cover Buy for $13 (Reg. $16) Clip the on-page 20% off coupon. What we love It doesnt matter if you want to hide an ugly power cable, cleanly run Ethernet across a room, or both, this kit is here to help. At under $13, it wont break the bank, but it will give your space a more polished look and feel when distracting cables are nowhere in sight. more
The Weather Channel app can show how likely you are to get specific snowfall amounts
We're in the tail end of winter here, but it's snowing as I write this. Not a lot, but just enough to be a potential frustration to the move I have planned for later this week. Basically, winter weather sucks, and one of the worst things about it is how unpredictable it can be. The Weather Company, owners and developers of the Weather Channel app (but not the TV station) know this, and have just released a feature to try and make planning for storms a little easier. It's called probabilistic snowfall , and it aims to give you greater insight into just how severe or impactful a storm might be. You'll still see the standard 50 percent chance of snowfall in your forecasts, but in the 72 hours leading up to snow, you'll also see the percent change for specific snowfall amounts. For example, you'll see that there's an 80 percent chance of snow overall, but you'll also see bars detailing how likely more specific snowfall amounts are. In this screenshot from the app, you can see that five to eight inches is the most likely outcome, followed by eight to 12 inches enough snow that you might want to change your plans to deal with it. According to Rachel Chukura, head of product at The Weather Company, that was precisely the vision behind the feature. The idea is that users can see the different probabilities and know there could be variations, she said. That's important because of all the decisions we make in terms of what weather we think is coming. What time do you need to leave for your commute, will there be a school delay, and so on. And while the company is starting with snowfall forecasts, they also hope to bring it to more forecasting tools over time. I've been using the feature for about a week, just in time to see it pop up for the small storm we had in Philadelphia last night. I obviously can't say how accurate it is, as I'm not out there measuring snowfall with a ruler. But the few inches we got overnight were in line with the probabilistic forecast, and it was helpful leading up to the storm to know I likely didn't have to worry about the weather truly being an inconvenience. The feature is part of the Weather Channel app's premium subscription, which costs $30 per year. Besides probabilistic snowfall, that also removes ads, shows longer-term forecasts on the radar, adds a 30-mile lightning strike map and provides more detailed 15-minute weather breakdowns. While most people out there will stick with the default weather app on their phones, or just use the free version of the Weather Channel or other similar apps, there's definitely something to be said for greater insight into how likely you are to get crushed by a snowstorm. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/the-weather-channel-app-can-show-how-likely-you-are-to-get-specific-snowfall-amounts-165900316.html?src=rss
Amazon is offering the Worx NitroHydroshotPlus 20V 710 PSI PortableElectric Pressure Washer for $139.99 shipped. Recently fetching $170 at full price these days after falling from its original $210 rate earlier in 2024, it was mainly seen last year keeping to its MSRP, dropping as low as $145 during Black Friday sales. That rate is getting beaten out here today by this $30 markdown ($70 off its original tag), dropping things lower than weve ever seen in time for you to prep for springs arrival and all the outdoor cleaning that may be waiting for you. more
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Watch Sony's State of Play showcase here at 5PM ET
Roll up, gamers. It's time for your latest influx of PlayStation knowledge. Sony is hosting its first State of Play stream of 2025 today (February 12) at 5PM ET. The showcase will focus on PS5 games. You'll be able to watch it on the PlayStation website or the brand's YouTube and Twitch channels. Or, you know, by hitting the big play button on the YouTube video embedded above. The State of Play will run for about 40 minutes, so there should be lots of juicy details here. Ghost of Yotei and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach are both slated for 2025 debuts, so we could get release dates for those. For what it's worth, Death Stranding 2 director Hideo Kojima recently teased that he was working on a new trailer and he's appearing at an SXSW panel next month to talk about the game. Other first-party projects such as Marvels Wolverine, Marathon and Fairgame$ could get a look in during the State of Play. It seems far too early for us to get another peek at Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet , though there's a chance that we'll finally find out the exact release date for season two of The Last of Us on HBO. As for third-party games, it's a pretty safe bet that we'll see a trailer and release date for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater since, whoops, Sony itself leaked those last week . Forza Horizon 5 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are making the leap over from Xbox this spring, so release date reveals for those during the State of Play would make sense. Rumors also suggest that Senua's Saga: Hellblade II , a remastered collection of the first three Gears of War games and even the Halo series, Xbox's crown jewel, will cross the great divide to PlayStation. Perhaps we'll learn about some of those during the stream too. In any case, you'll be able to find coverage of all the big State of Play news on a cool website called Engadget dot com. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/watch-sonys-state-of-play-showcase-here-at-5pm-et-165148390.html?src=rss
Save more than you pay today for Sonys 360 Spatial audio INZONE H3 PS5 headset at $48 ($50 off)
While you can still grab Microsofts latest Xbox Wireless headset for $98 , we just spotted a deal on another pair ideal for folks gaming on a PS5 console. You can grab Sonys INZONE H3 wired gaming headset down at $48 shipped right now at Amazon. This is regularly a $98 set which is now seeing a solid $50 discount. Todays 52% discount on this models price tag marks the return of the lowest price we have tracked for it, making it a great time to cash in if you missed out on the previous offers. B&H is matching Amazons price today while Best Buy currently has it for $49.99 shipped . Head below for more details. more
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Best Mac Cleaner software: Boost performance and disk space with a Mac cleaner app
Macworld Is your Mac is slowing down, frequently freezing, regularly running out of RAM or just not behaving like it used to? Are you short of space on your Mac? Have you spotted the immense amount of room taken up by System Data and are now looking for a safe way to delete some of that data. What you need is a Mac cleaner app that will delete the clutter and digital debris from your system and free your RAM from memory hogs. Thankfully, there are a wealth of tools available to rectify that can clean up your Mac and get it working properly again. Weve picked some of the best Mac cleaning software below so you can find one that suits you. The apps included in the list below all offer free trial versions. Some of these trials will merely show you how much space you can free up, but several are essentially free Mac Cleaners that will allow you to clean your Mac for free, albeit for a limited period. These include the trials for CleanMyMac , DaisyDisk , Parallels ToolBox and MacCleaner Pro featured below. February 2025: Updated with refreshed reviews of Parallels Toolbox and Cleaner One Pro. PROMOTION Boost your Mac performance with CleanMyMac Featuring six key modules, a smart assistant, and over 25 powerful tools, this CleanMyMac efficiently removes junk files, boosts your Mac performance, and replaces multiple utility tools. It frees up storage, boosts performance, and simplifies maintenance, making it an efficient tool for system optimization. Try 7 days free For more information about why a Mac cleaner app could be useful read: Why your Mac needs a cleaner app. We also discuss Tips for cleaning up your Mac . For more ways to squeeze the most out of your system read our How to speed up a slow Mac guide and How to delete Other on a Mac . We also look at How to delete System storage and How to clear cache on a Mac. Best Mac Cleaner 2025 1. MacPaw CleanMyMac Pros Improved interface and ease of use Wide range of cleaning tools Subscription or one-time purchase Cons Limited malware features Some technical knowledge still needed Price When Reviewed: $39.95/a year for 1 Mac, $119.95 for 1 Mac (one time purchase) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price MacPaw (first year, 1 device) $39.95 View Deal MacPaw (one time purchase) $117.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $39.95 at MacPaw (first year, 1 device) $117.95 at MacPaw (one time purchase) Few cleanup apps are as comprehensive as CleanMyMac from MacPaw, which has been updated to version 5.0 (and dropped the X from its name). CleanMyMacs tools fall into five main categories that focus on different tasks: Cleanup, Protection, Performance, Applications and My Clutter. A new Smart Care feature gives your Mac a quick check-up and summarises the result of its scans for all five categories. The Cleanup tools focus on deleting junk. The Protection tools can scan for malware, detecting and quarantining threats. CleanMyMac isnt a dedicated antivirus program like those featured in our Best Antivirus for Mac round-up, but its a nice addition. The Performance tools help with routine maintenance, such as clearing out DNS cache, or re-indexing Spotlight and Mail to speed up search results.The Applications tools help you delete unwanted applications and left over installation files. My Clutter can scan either individual folders or your entire Mac drive to locate old files. Version 5 adds the ability to identify duplicate files, or photos that look very similar, so that you can delete them. There are also some new diagnostic tools, including the ability to identify apps that are using a lot of battery power. Version 5.0 also sports a redesigned interface that simplifies things by displaying the results of its scans as a series of tiles that give you a quick summary of each scan. You can buy CleanMyMac from MacPaws ownwebsite, or from theMac App Store, although the version sold on the Mac App Store omits a few features. You can choose from an annual subscription of $39.95/30.95, or you can buy it for a one-time fee of $119.95/101.95. Its not the cheapest cleanup app, but it provides dozens of different tools for deleting old files and data. Theres a free version available to download and a free trial version available on MacPaws website , but it restricts the app to only remove files up to a maximum of 500MB and in the middle of deleting files it will demand you pay the license fee for the app. You can download that limited version and scan your Mac to see just now much space you can save before committing to buying the app. MacPaw is currently running a 30% discount for students submit your university email address and receive a download code here . You can get CleanMyMac here . Read our full CleanMyMac review 2. Parallels Toolbox Pros Full suite of Mac tools including excellent cleaners Fully featured free trial Cons May be more than you require Price When Reviewed: $24.99 per year Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Parallels Toolbox Free 14-day Trial Free View Deal Parallels (1 year, 1 Mac) $24.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Free at Parallels Toolbox Free 14-day Trial $24.99 at Parallels (1 year, 1 Mac) Parallels Toolbox offers more than 50 tools and among them are some real gems like the Clipboard History and video download tools, but in this round up of Mac Cleaners, we are most interested in the tools to free memory and the drive cleaner, among other utilities. Mac cleaning tools provided in Parallels Toolbox include Clean Drive, Uninstall Apps, Find Duplicates, and Free Memory. The Clean Drive tool can locate unnecessary files that are taking up space on your Mac, and also find duplicate files that you may no longer need. It offers easy notifications and access as to whats eating drive space (i.e., log files, cache files, trash, browser data, mail cache, mobile apps, iTunes temp files, iOS device backups, and old updates) and offers a nice level of control as to clearing them out. Clean Drive also offers quick access to the macOS Storage pane, which tends to be overlooked, and allows you to adjust your storage preferences on the fly. The Free Memory tool notifies you as to where your Macs RAM/Unified Memory is going, which applications are using the majority of it, and allows you to mark the amount of free memory in macOS Menu Bar. The Uninstall tool can fully uninstall Mac apps, along with any related files that may be scattered around your Macs drive. You can go through a list of installed applications on your Mac, pick and choose what to remove, and reliably strip out both the app and its support files. It can also highlight large files that are taking up a lot of space, such as games that you may not need anymore. You can also run Find Duplicates to dig out any identical files even ones that have different file names. Parallels Toolbox is included free of charge along with Parallels Desktop but you can also purchase it as a standalone product for both Mac and Windows, with an annual subscription fee of $24.99/20.99 a year. Theres also a free 7-day trial that will actually delete files, free memory and do all those other useful things without you buying the app! You can get Parallels Toolbox here . Read our full Parallels Toolbox review 3. Cleaner One Pro for Mac Pros Quick, stable performance Excellent Dropbox Scanner utility Good value Cons The Menu Baris a bit awkward Some UI elements could be tightened and improved Price When Reviewed: $19.99 a year for 1 device (usually $24.99) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Trend Micro (1 year, 1 Mac) $19.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $19.99 at Trend Micro (1 year, 1 Mac) Cleaner One Pro for Mac is easy to download and install. The software requires is available in both free and paid subscription-based tiers. For the free tier, the software offers basic scanning and no user limits while requiring no credit or debit card to be stored with Trend Micro. The Basic tier, requires a payment method to be stored with Trend Micro, offers support for one device, access to additional tools, and easy uninstallation if desired. The Advanced tier requires a payment method to be stored with Trend Micro, and offers support for five devices, macOS and Windows support, quick uninstallation, and access to additional tools. Cleaner One Pro is designed around an assortment of modules including Smart Scan, which looks over your storage, diagnostics, and applications, Junk Files, Big Files, Disk Map, Startup Manager, Duplicate Files, Similar Photos, App Manager, and File Shredder. The modules performed well during testing, and were able to locate large files and duplicates to be disposed of. The Smart Scan, as expected, goes through a general overview of storage, diagnostics, and applications to suss out garbage files and make recommendations as to what tools to use. The Junk Files module found a variety of unused disk images and installers. The Disk Map module worked as expected, offering a nice layout and concise display of whats eating up your Macs hard drive. The Startup Manager offered an excellent peek under your Macs hood, especially in terms of launch agents, the module allowing you to activate or deactivate individual components File Shredder allows you to drop in files and folders to be securely deleting. The Dropbox Scanner tool, which hooked into my Dropbox account, compared files and file sizes, and offered a quick means of cleaning up larger files, which helped clear dozens of gigabytes of space and proved to be pretty unique as a feature. Cleaner One Pro is useful, lives up to its description, and offers an elegant and easy to navigate user interface that lets you prune your Mac down effectively. This useful set of Mac cleaning tools comes at a good price, and if youre looking for something reliable in this field, its worth your consideration. Theres also an iOS version on the iOS App Store. You can get Cleaner One Pro here . Read our full Cleaner One Pro for Mac review 4. MacCleaner Pro Pros Impressive set of tools Good tutorials Good configuration Cons Occasionally awkward user interface Price When Reviewed: $29.95/a year for 1 Mac, or $74.95 for 1 Mac (one time purchase) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Nektony (1 year, 1 Mac) $29.95 View Deal Nektony (one time purchase, 1 Mac) $74.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $29.95 at Nektony (1 year, 1 Mac) $74.95 at Nektony (one time purchase, 1 Mac) MacCleaner Pro from Nektonyis divided into a core app and several module apps, namely App Cleaner & Uninstaller, Disk Space Analyzer, Duplicate File Finder, Memory Cleaner, and Funter.The core app can perform an overall disk cleaning and help free up storage space by eliminating extraneous files. The App Cleaner & Uninstaller module works well, and allows you to see the app youre removing as well as its support files. This module has been improved compared to version 3, and now offers you easier access to startup programs and extension files, allowing you to enable, disable, or remove them. A Remaining Files feature allows you to chase down loose files, while an Open With feature lets you assign applications to open certain file types. With Duplicate File Finder its easy to specify file types to look for, such as audio and photo files, with an impressive level of precise control. Memory Cleaner module offers an easy interface to show which applications and processes are consuming the most RAM. Funter module finds hidden files within your operating system. The Fast Cleanup option was able to clear up 11.4GB of drive space, most of these being application cache files, while the Deep Cleanup feature helped reclaim 65.4GB of drive space. We did have some peculiar instances in which a reminder poped up advising us to clear disk space for a macOS Sonoma (which was already installed).On another occasion when we paused scanning after half an hour we saw a request for full access to the hard drive. MacCleaner Pro is easy to install, runs well and has a good feature base. You can buy it on an annual or monthly subscription or as a one-time purchase. The free trial version is fully functioning for two days and will actually perform some of the tasks you need to do, rather than ask you to buy the full version. You can get MacCleaner Pro here . Read our full Nektony MacCleaner Pro review 5. Onyx Pros Excellent utility Good customization Reliable bug fixes and updates Cons Scheduling feature needs refinement Intimidating Price When Reviewed: Free Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Titanium Software (Donationware) Free View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Free at Titanium Software (Donationware) Onyx , which presently stands at version 4.7.1, is one of the best utilities on the market, and its free! OnyX is Donationware, with users asked to send along whatever they believe the program is worth. It provides easy access to the powerful underlying tools within the macOS operating system. You can run powerful sets of customizable scripts to perform functions such as checking volume structures, getting low-level system specifications, repairing permissions, cleaning up system databases, and sorting out under-the-hood level system details. its easy to access complex system functions such as security, login options, Display Calibrator, Keychain Access and so on., Our only criticism would be that the Scheduling feature is a bit vague and seems to only function around specific days, hours, and minutes. And a set of tutorial videos would be useful. Users have complained that support is slow in getting back to them but this is donationware, so, to be fair, its understandable. You can get Onyx here . Read our full Onyx review 6. Daisy Disk Pros Quickly scans storage and finds large files Graphical representation File name previews Can check cloud storage Cons Some user-interface quirks Price When Reviewed: $9.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Software Ambience (One time purchase) $9.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $9.99 at Software Ambience (One time purchase) DaisyDisk incorporates a clean, fun, interesting user interface via which it sets out to help you visualize the data on your Mac and its local, network, and cloud-based volumes, map it out, see which files are taking up the most space, and help you free up gigabytes of drive space. DaisyDisk supports a number of file formats and file systems, as well as network volumes, virtual elements and disk images, and can mount and scan just about anything as long as the volume itself is operational. It can also mount cloud-based services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, and Box so you can find ancient files to be deleted. I was able to clear up dozens of gigabytes of space in the process. See our round-up of the best cloud backups for Mac . We did have some difficulties with Google Drive, which refused to allow DaisyDisk access, stating that the app was blocked and tried to access sensitive info in your Google Account. To keep your account safe, Google blocked this access. This appears to be a conflict between DaisyDisks developers and Google and hopefully it will be sorted out soon. DaisyDisk users are also currently unable to add and sort through Apples iCloud Drive accounts given Apples sandboxing of the environment. You can scan a local copy of your iCloud Drive contents using the Scan Folder button but not the web-based data, which is frustrating. In addition to being able to scan entire volumes at once, you can click the Select Folder button and navigate to a custom folder. With DaisyDisk its entirely up to your own discretion as to which files and folders to delete, with nothing more than a five-second countdown clock and time period in which to cancel the decision. Apples Disk Utility app can be accessed from the Menu bar to perform disk repairs on the fly. Unlike so many apps you dont have to sign up for a subscription package: the app retails for a one off fee of $9.99/9.99, which is excellent value. You can get Daisy Disk here . Read our full Daisy Disk review 7. Intego Washing Machine Pros Reclaim drive space and remove duplicate files Good customization, filters, and settings Cons Annoying pop-ups Installation difficult Price When Reviewed: $19.99 for one Mac for first year (usually $49.99) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Intego (1 year, 1 Mac, 60% off) $19.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $19.99 at Intego (1 year, 1 Mac, 60% off) Integos Washing Machine X9 is a handy cleaning utility for the Mac that focuses on reclaiming disk space via the Reclaim tool, removing duplicate files on your Macs hard drive with the Duplicates tool, and organizing folders using the Organize tool. As is standard, the software (compatible with macOS 13 High Sierra or later) requires that you grant it full access to your hard drive though your Macs Privacy and Security settings. Less standard was that we had to locate the Intego Washing Machine X9 app in the Applications folder and drag it into Full Disk Access in Privacy and Security settings to get it to function. It is more common that an installer will add an easy icon that can be dragged into the macOS Full Disk Access pane to complete the installation. Theres a good level of customization. Like similar applications, the Reclaim tool can chase after caches, downloads, language files, logs, and trash files to help clean up disk space. The initial run cleared approximately 24GB of drive space from my M2 MacBook Pros SSD. The Duplicates tool took about five hours to create an initial index for my 1TB SSD. It offered control over duplicates that can be selected and specific options and naming filters. The Organize feature can help organize messy folders into a Snapshot folder for reorganization later. This tool can work with specific folders such as the ever-messy Desktop folder, your Home folder, and macOS Smart Folders, and help pull things into order. This Organize feature does feel like slapping a band-aid on the larger problem of a folders disorganization though. The Scheduling option only allows for a specific week or month to be chosen, and it would have been nice to be able to schedule a process for a few minutes from now, as is common with similar software. While its nice to be able to reclaim a few dozen gigabytes of drive space and have control over the duplicate files on your Mac, Washing Machine offers nothing groundbreaking. With the current discounts and its attractive user interface its worth a look though. Alternatively, Integos Washing Machine X9 is bundled with Integos larger security suite so you could take advantage of that and get a Mac Cleaner with Integos Antivirus solution. The Mac Premium Bundle costs from $84.99/84.99 (currently discounted to $39.99/33.99) and includes VirusBarrier, NetBarrier, Content Barrier, and Personal Backup solutions. You can get Washing Machine here . Read our full Intego Washing Machine X9 review 8. MacPaw Gemini Pros Capable of finding multiple duplicate types Excellent search customization Handy preferences and options Cons Lack of additional filters makes sorting located duplicates tedious Needs a scheduling feature Price When Reviewed: From $19.95 for 1 Mac, annually Best Prices Today: Retailer Price MacPaw (1 year, 1 Mac) $19.95 View Deal MacPaw (one time purchase, 1 Mac) $44.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $19.95 at MacPaw (1 year, 1 Mac) $44.95 at MacPaw (one time purchase, 1 Mac) Though not strictly a Mac cleaner, like other apps in this round-up, MacPaws Gemini 2 can certainly help you get back some disc space. It is a duplicate removal tool that focuses specifically on reducing the thousands of duplicate photos in your Photos library. It also hunts down duplicate files within Apple Music and across the macOS operating system. The app is available through Apples App Store and MacPaws SetApp application, which grants access to Gemini and other apps for $9.99 (7.60) a month. It is easy to install and offers a seven-day free trial in exchange for either your credit or debit card information. The app includes scripts for easy scanning of the Photos library and your Music library, as well as custom folders and external volumes that can be chosen from a menu or dragged, dropped, and quickly scanned. Other features include Menu Bar elements, whitelists that can be created that are exempt from being scanned, and a Duplicate Monitor feature that helps compare files and heads off duplicates before they begin to pile up. In testing, Gemini 2 quickly sought out duplicates, offered the option to remove them, and eradicated them from our hard drive. This also applies to music files and other document types, and the Duplicate Monitor warns you about possible duplicates that have been carried over to your hard drive. However, there are some caveats, such as confusion about account registration and permissions after downloading and installing Gemini 2 from the App Store. MacPaw is urging its clients towards SetApp subscriptions, which offer full access to the companys apps for a given rate per month. While Gemini 2 runs well, a scheduling feature for folder or volume scans would not go amiss. An improved filter for locating duplicate items would be more helpful. Despite some minor hurdles, Gemini 2 is well-written, sharp, helpful, fast, works well with all kinds of duplicates, and lends a good feature set to the macOS operating system without being overbearing. It hones in on its tasks and performs them well enough to earn the trust of users. You can get MacPaw Gemini 2 from MacPaw here . Read our full MacPaw Gemini review 9. Nektony App Cleaner & Uninstaller Pros Simple user interface Free (with Pro upgrade) Cons Not as full-featured as alternatives Price When Reviewed: $14.95 a year for 1 Mac Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Nektony (1 year, 1 Mac) $14.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $14.95 at Nektony (1 year, 1 Mac) Also from Nektony, is the simple and easy to use App Cleaner & Installer . This lightweight app is actually bundled with MacCleaner Pro ( above ), but this version focuses on clearing out the broken links, files, and other gubbins that get left behind when apps are uninstalled. It also, as the name suggests, allows you to uninstall apps cleanly from the get-go, and set which ones launch at start up. There is a free version that does most of these tasks, but if you pay $9.99/9.99 for the Pro upgrade youll also be able to remove system extensions, executable parts of files, and uninstall apps, plus the ads that adorn the free version disappear. Easy to recommend due to both its price and quality. You can get App Cleaner & Uninstaller here . You may also like to consider: Cleanup Premium for Mac . $29.88/24.99 a year. Disk Doctor , $2.99/2.99 a year. Gemini 2 , $19.95/15.95 a year. Cleaner One Pro ,$19.99 a year. Tuneup for Mac , $65.99/54.99 a year. We have also looked at MacBooster, find out why we dont recommend it here: MacBooster Review: its no surprise people think its malware.
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The iPad mini 7 is once again on sale for $100 off via Amazon . This applies to every design variation, so the 128GB standard model is now $400 and the 512GB Wi-Fi/cellular version is $850. However, not all of the colors have been blessed by the discount fairy. Most colorways get a discount of some kind, but it may not apply to all of the hardware variations. Apples latest and greatest diminutive tablet easily found a place on our list of the best iPads . Its a solid refresh without any real tradeoffs when compared to the full-sized tablet. It supports the Apple Pencil Pro, the A17 Pro chip is plenty powerful and the overall design is comfortable to hold. Its an iPad mini. We called it a solid and necessary update to the best small tablet on the market in our official review . We came away impressed by the stereo speakers, which sound much better than one would expect. The display is nice, despite maxing out at a 60Hz refresh rate, and the camera array takes surprisingly decent shots, even in low light. Its great for everyday computing tasks and, of course, for playing mobile games like Balatro . This model doesnt include an M-series chip, though the A17 Pro is plenty powerful. Also, the battery life isnt going to be winning any awards. We struggled to squeeze ten hours of it. This model also lacks Face ID, which could be an issue for some users. Beyond these minor nitpicks, however, this is a near-perfect teensy tablet. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-ipad-mini-7-is-back-on-sale-for-100-off-162536671.html?src=rss
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iPhone SE 4: Everything you need to know about Apples next budget phone
Macworld Apple last updated its entry-level iPhone in March 2022, adding a few nips and tucks here and there along with a quiet price increase. It kept the iPhone 8 design with its Home button and small form factor that appeals to some, but the aging design and minimal upgrades meant the new iPhone SE was coolly received by the masses. The iPhone SE is in desperate need of a big upgrade, and if you are wondering will there be new iPhone SE? it looks like a new iPhone SE maybe with a brand new name could arrive as early as February 2025. Updated Feb 12, 2025: The new iPhone SE could be about to launch! New iPhone SE release date: When is the new iPhone SE coming out? Rumors suggest that the iPhone SE 4 could launch on February 18! Otherwise, a launch at a Spring Apple Event is expected. It looks like a release is imminent, rumor monger extraordinaire, Bloombergs Mark Gurman, who initially said the iPhone SE would launch in the week of February 10, is now saying we can expect the new iPhone SE to launch in the week of February 17, 2025. Gurman is saying that the iPhone SE will be included in product briefings being organised by Apple that week. Gurman may be correct, if not, there is precedence for Apple to launch the iPhone SE in March or April, which is what everyone had been anticipating. Apples iPhone SE doesnt follow the same predictable annual release schedule as the standard iPhone line, and it doesnt tend to have its release party in September like that handset. There tend to be much longer intervals between updates too. But one thing seems sure: The iPhone SE tends to be updated in March or April. Heres when the three models released so far made their debut: iPhone SE (3rd gen) : March 2022 iPhone SE (2nd gen) : April 2020 iPhone SE (1st gen) : March 2016 Apples current budget phone, the iPhone SE launched in 2022. Dominik Tomaszewski What will the new iPhone SE be called? SE 4 or iPhone 16E? While we assumed Apple would continue the iPhone SE for another generation, a rumor in January 2025 claims that Apple will introduce a new name : iPhone 16E. That name would align it with the current generation and also could indicate an annual upgrade cycle. It may also mean that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 are removed from the line up, or that the price of the iPhone 16E is more than the iPhone 15. New iPhone SE price: How much will the iPhone SE 4 cost? While the iPhone SE is Apples cheapest iPhones, it is possible we could see pricing increase with the arrival of the new model. Pricing has steadily increased across the three existing generations, no doubt influenced by the global cost of components and distribution (and no doubt additional costs from importing components from China and elsewhere will drive up costs for consumers). When the iPhone SE (3rd generation) was released, Apple added a chunk onto the cost, making the current model somewhat less desirable than previous iterations, especially when you factor in the measly amount of storage that comes with the baseline model. At launch the prices were even higher in the U.K. but, in September 2023, after adjusting for inflation, Apple dropped the U.K. price back to match the U.S. price. Apple did the same thing for prices in euros in September 2024. With the current economic uncertainties, price hikes seem likely. Heres how they line up: iPhone SE (3rd gen, 2022): 64GB: $429/429 (was 449 at launch) 128GB: $479/479 (was 499 at launch) 256GB: $579/579 (was 609 at launch) iPhone SE (2nd gen, 2020): 64GB: $399/419 128GB: $449/469 256GB: $549/569 iPhone SE (1st gen, 2016): 32GB: $399/379 128GB: $499/449 Higher component pricing and the effect of higher import duties is likely to lead to higher prices for consumers wishing to purchase the new iPhone SE. However, the iPhone SE needs to be inexpensive relative to other iPhones, and wed be surprised to see the price increase too much with the next generation, even with several rumored upgrades. Some rumors claim the 4th-gen iPhone SE could start at $499, which while more than the current price, would still be less expensive than any other new iPhone Apple sells. However, with Apple tending to have a $100 jump between handsets, with the iPhone 16 starting at $799 and the iPhone 15 at $699. If the iPhone SE replaces the iPhone 14 in the line up, it could mean a $599 starting price. Thats assuming that the new iPhone SE doesnt replace the iPhone 15 at a $699 starting price. Hopefully Apple wont push up the price that much. Bloombergs Mark Gurman claims the next model is intended to help Apple compete with low-end Android phones in China , so a low price would be necessary to achieve this plan. New iPhone SE design: What will the new iPhone SE look like? Will the iPhone SE get a long-overdue design revamp? Rumors suggest that we could see a move away from the iPhone 8 chassis to something more like modern iPhones, with Face ID and a full-screen display. That could be good or bad news, depending on your viewpoint. Some people prefer the Home button as a means to interact with their iPhone, for some older people and those who are less dexterous it is helpful to have a physical button. Rumors have long claimed the iPhone SE 4 will be based on the iPhone 14, the last iPhone to have a notch. However, there are suggestions that the new iPhone SE could take its design lead from the iPhone 15 and feature a Dynamic Island. Touch ID or Face ID? It looks very likely that the new iPhone SE will use Face ID. That means Touch ID, which has been a staple of the SE line since its debut, will go away. A notch or not? No Home button is likely to mean a notch (where the Face ID gubbins resides), but it could also mean a Dynamic Island. A report on January 21, 2025 by leaker Evan Blass states that the new iPhone SE will have a Dynamic Island and not a notch. Apple first introduced the notch with the iPhone 14 Pro followed by the iPhone 15 a year later. But, a later X post on January 29, 2025, this time from Ross Young, a displays analyst, stated Notch like iPhone 14 is correct.Young has a very strong track record for display rumors as he relies on supply chain reports rather than leaks. Read: The new iPhone SE will have a notch after all . A rumor back in July 2024 suggested Apple will change course with the iPhone SE 4 and instead use the same body as the iPhone 16 , making it a true budget version of the latest iPhone lineup. New iPhone SE camera: One of two? One of the defining features of the iPhone SE is a single camera on the back. This is probably not going to change, although if the new iPhone SE does adopt the chassis of an iPhone 14 or 16 it is possible. Rumors suggest a single 48 megapixel camera, which would at least give the iPhone SE 4 a good 2x optical zoom mode using the center 12MP of the sensor, as the iPhone 16 does. If Apple chooses to use the chassis of the iPhone 16 rather than the iPhone 14 that could allow the best alignment of two camera lenses for talking videos for the Vision Pro. But that would mean that the iPhone SE would have two cameras on the back, rather than just one, as it does currently. It would also make it hard to differentiate between models, pushing some users who might otherwise consider the iPhone 16 to buy the iPhone SE 4 at a lower price. We got our first look at what a dummy model for the new iPhone SE in January from leaker Sonny Dickson, and it definitely looks like an iPhone 14 with a single rear camera. Sonny Dickson/X iPhone SE 4 specs: Will Apple Intelligence be supported? The iPhones launched in 2024 were all about Apple Intelligence AI features, which first arrived with iOS 18.1 and will continue to get new features in iOS 18 updates . It is therefore likely that when the new iPhone SE (or iPhone 16E) launches, it will support Apple Intelligence. In fact, one of the biggest new features, a massive expansion of Siri capabilities, is due for release in iOS 18.4 around the same time the iPhone SE 4 is expected to be released. Processor & RAM To run Apple Intelligence an iPhone requires an A17 Pro or A18 chip and 8GB of RAM. There is some expectation that the iPhone SE 4 could meet these requirements. It is common for the iPhone SE to have the same processor as the latest non-Pro iPhone but skimp on other features to differentiate itself, so we expect the iPhone SE 4 to have the A18 processor. Modem The iPhone SE 4 might be the first iPhone to feature Apples own 5G modems (codenamed Sinope). It will offers sub-6 support but no mmWave, and lower performance than Qualcomms best 5G modems but better power efficiency. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Apple is also about to switch over to its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip , codenamed Proxima. The rumors say this chip will actually appear first in a refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV, but theres a chance it could be used in the iPhone SE 4. Storage With the iPhone 13 range moving to a baseline of 128GB (and the 14-series handsets following suit), its hoped that the new iPhone SE might do likewise, as 64GB isnt enough for most users anymore, especially since system files take up more than 10GB (and you can add a multi-gigabyte Apple Intelligence model to that). However, there have been reports that iPhone users are opting to use iCloud, rather than spending more on an iPhone with more storage. So it may still be the case that 64GB is adequate. And by keeping the 64GB version Apple may still be able to offer an iPhone SE for $499. See: Study: Fewer iPhone users are springing for storage upgrades . There are no good rumors one way or the other about the minimum storage for the iPhone SE 4. However, since Apple has upped the entry-level storage in the iPad mini from 64GB to 128GB it may follow suit with the iPhone SE 4 (we hope so). USB-C We expect the iPhone SE 4 to feature a USB-C port for charging, as all new iPhones do, and IP68 water resistance. The current SE is one of the last remaining Apple devices to still have a Lightning port . Apple has been forced to stop selling the iPhone SE and 14 and 14 Plus in the EU because of the use of the Lightning port, so it would be illogical if it had anything other than USB-C. Action Button An alleged leak of an iPhone SE 4 case shows a cutout for the mute switch rather than an Action Button, and of course there will be no Camera Control buttonif the iPhone SE 4 had these features there would be little reason for anyone to buy an iPhone 16! iPhone history The iPhone 16 range and the iPhone SE 3 are the current-generation models available from Apple. In addition to this SE 4 model were also expecting iPhone 17 to launch in 2025. Below you can find links below to our reviews of all iPhone models, including the latest generation. Learn more about all the new Apple products coming this year and when is the next Apple event . You might also want to check out our advice on when is the best time to buy a new iPhone , our iPhone buying guide , and our comparison of every iPhone that is available to buy today . 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The best streaming deals: Save on Disney+, Peacock, DirecTV and more
Whether youre a true cord-cutter or you just want to watch the next season of Stranger Things when it (eventually? maybe?) drops, everyones on the lookout for streaming deals nowadays. Plenty have chosen VOD and live TV streaming services over traditional cable in recent years, but the savings that choice got you just a few years ago have somewhat evaporated now. Companies like Netflix, Disney, Max and others have been consistently raising prices to the point where you may question if streaming is even worth it anymore . We at Engadget still think so, for many reasons, but you can (and should) be smart with your money at the same time. Streaming deals are an option, even if they dont come around with the same regularity as discounts on AirPods do. If youre looking to save money and still stream all of the content you want, Engadget can help by laying out the best streaming deals you can get right now, how you can save with bundles and everything you should know before paying for yet another streaming service. Best streaming deals True streaming deals can be hard to come by. Most often, theyll pop up during the Black Friday shopping period. On occasion, well see them sparingly throughout the year and they usually take the form of a discounted monthly or annual rate for a limited period of time. Also, true streaming deals are typically on the ad-supported versions of a service, but once in a while youll find a unicorn of a deal on a tier that has ad-free viewing. If youre able to wait for a deal before subscribing to a streaming service, we recommend doing so. Youll save money upfront and in the long run, and you also have the option to cancel your subscription before the price goes back up to the normal rate. Maybe you find you like the service so much that youre fine paying full price for it thats the ideal situation. But if youre not compelled to keep that app on rotation in your smart TV, most streaming services make it easy for you to cancel at any time. With that said, these are the best streaming deals you can snag right now. Apple Music for $3 for six months ($63 off): New subscribers can get one of the best deals we've seen on Apple Music , period. The iPhone maker has discounted the Individual plan to only $3 total for six months of access that's a far cry from the typical $11-per-month cost. Apple Music is one of our top picks for the best music streaming services available now. Just note: Offer for eligible new subscribers redeeming on eligible devices. Auto-renews at $10.99/mo after offer period until cancelled. Offer not available if you are eligible for a 3-months free Apple Music offer. Terms apply. DirecTV MySports beta for $50/month for three months ($20/month off): DirecTVs recently announced MySports beta package is $50 per month for the first three months if you sign up before the end of February. That means youll save a total of $60 for that timeframe. In addition to sports channels like FS1, ESPN and NFL Network, the package includes more than 25 live and local TV channels and unlimited DVR recordings. Fubo Essential for $60/month for the first month ($25 off): Fubo has introductory discounts on most of its packages, but Essential may be the best for most people. It offers access to 215 channels, unlimited cloud DVR and up to 10 simultaneous streams. Note that regional sports content is not included here; youll have to go up to Pro or Elite plans for that. Sling Orange for $23/month for the first month (50 percent off): New customers can get Sling Orange or Sling Blue for half off the usual price for the first month, bringing the final prices to $23/month and $25.50/month, respectively. Orange is likely best for sports fans, with eight exclusive sports and family channels, while Blue includes 19 exclusive news and entertainment channels. You can get both Orange and Blue access also for half off for one month, or $33 total. YouTube TV for $70/month for the first six months ($78 off): New subscribers can save a total of $78 when they sign up for YouTube TVs base plan, which includes access to over 100 channels, unlimited DVR space and six household accounts with the ability to stream on three devices at once. Spotify student discount - Premium + Hulu with ads for $6/month (72 percent off): Spotifys student offer continues to be one of the best around, giving you access to the Premium tier of the music streamer and Hulus ad-supported plan for only $6 monthly. Purchased separately, youd pay $22 per month for both of the services. Plus, the first month is free when you sign up. Hulu student discount - subscribe for $2/month (75 percent off): Those with a valid student ID can get Hulus ad-supported tier for 75 percent off the typical rate. Theyll keep the same sale price for as long as theyre a student as well. Max student discount - subscribe for $5/month (50 percent off): Max offers their ad-supported tier to students for half off the usual rate. Youll just have to verify that youre a student through Unidays , and make note that this offer is only good for up to 12 months of service. Streaming bundle discounts Theres more consolidation happening now than ever before in the streaming space, and that means there are more streaming bundle options. These bundles offer you access to more content with one subscription price, but those prices are typically higher than paying for a single service by itself (obviously). It may be tempting to just get the bundle, but if only one of those services in the bundle speaks to you, youll spend less overall by just paying for the single service. Speaking of a deep love for a single streaming service: if all of your favorite shows are on Peacock or the latest releases on Max consistently bring you joy, consider paying for one year upfront. Subscribing with an annual plan usually saves you money in the long term over paying on a monthly basis. Unfortunately, not all streaming services (looking at you, Netflix) have an annual subscription option. Here are some of the best streaming bundles you can get right now. Disney+ and Hulu Duo Premium for $20/month : This bundle removes the ads from both Disney+ and Hulu (with the exception of select live and linear content) and allows you to download content for offline viewing. Youll save 43 percent with this bundle, as opposed to paying for both ad-free tiers individually. Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle with ads for $17/month : Max may not technically be under the Disney mega-umbrella, but you get full, ad-supported access to its content here along with Disney+ and Hulu. Youll save 43 percent with this bundle, as opposed to paying for all three services individually. Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle no ads for $30/month : The major difference between this bundle and the previous is the lack of ads across most content in all three services. Download support for offline watching is included, too. Compared to the $52/month youd pay for these tiers separately, youll save 42 percent with this combination. Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ Trio Basic for $17/month : You get full access to Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ content with this package, albeit with ads across the board. This bundle price is 47 percent off the total price of all three separate subscriptions. Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ Trio Premium for $27/month : Similarly to the Duo bundles, the Premium version of the Trio removes ads from most content in Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+, and you can download content for offline viewing. This price represents a 43-percent savings when compared to paying for all three ad-free tiers separately. Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN+ for $96/month: This streaming bundle amalgamation is a bit confusing but it does offer a lot: you get live TV streaming via Hulus service plus access to the following VOD services: Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+. Out of those three, only ESPN+ will have ads. Paramount+ with Showtime for $13/month or $120/year : This includes everything in Paramount+s Essential plan, except the ads, and also provides access to Showtime content, live CBS streams and download features. Read more streaming coverage The best live TV streaming services to cut cable The best streaming services: Netflix, Hulu, Max and more The best streaming devices Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/best-streaming-service-deals-133028980.html?src=rss