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New Entry-Level iPad Not Expected Until Early 2027
Apple's next entry-level iPad models, codenamed J581 and J582, will not arrive until early 2027, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . He added that Apple plans a major iPad Air refresh to add an OLED display and a new iPad Pro in 2027. The latter could gain a vapor chamber to improve thermals and performance. A new iPad mini is still expected to arrive at the end of October this year. Related Roundups: iPad Air , iPad Pro , iPad mini Tags: Bloomberg , Mark Gurman Buyer's Guide: iPad Air (Neutral) , iPad Pro (Caution) , iPad Mini (Don't Buy) Related Forum: iPad This article, New Entry-Level iPad Not Expected Until Early 2027 first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Here's how long your Google Pixel phone will get software updates
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Air Conditioner Deals
With the winter season approaching, the off-season is one of the best times to invest in a new AC. Brands such as Hitachi, Panasonic, Carrier, Daikin, Voltas, and Midea have rolled out steep discounts of up to 65 percent on their respective cooling solutions during the Amazon Great Indian Festival. Shoppers looking to upgrade their home cooling systems can maximise their savings through other sale promotions like bank discounts and EMI benefits, in addition to direct price cuts.
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Apple TV 4K Getting A19 Chip and a Potentially Easier-to-Find Siri Remote
Apple's new Apple TV 4K will be powered by a standard A19 chip, up from the A15 in the current 2022 model, reports Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. Writing in his Power On newsletter , Gurman also said Apple has tested a refreshed Siri Remote with a speaker to make it easier to find between couch cushions. Apple has also tested built-in microphones for the Apple TV 4K to let users query Siri without the remote or a paired HomePod, though whether this feature and the new Siri Remote will come with the shipping device appears unconfirmed. The new Apple TV 4K arrives in stores on October 30 alongside the new HomePod mini. Apple is expected to unveil both at Tuesday's Welcome home event. Related Roundup: Apple TV Tags: Mark Gurman , Siri Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy) Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater This article, Apple TV 4K Getting A19 Chip and a Potentially Easier-to-Find Siri Remote first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Tablet Deals
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 is currently live in India, bringing aggressive festive price cuts across a massive lineup of electronics, smartphones, and tablets. Whether you need a portable productivity machine for work, a creative canvas for sketching, or an entertainment powerhouse for streaming movies, major brands like Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, and Lenovo are offering substantial discounts on their tablet offerings. We have rounded up the best tablet deals that you can grab right now.
We're in the middle of a PS5 Pro shortage and GTA 6 will only make it worse
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Welcome to 9to5Toys News Weekly your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. This week we are starting with your last chance to get in on the massive Best Buy Techtober sale and the October Walmart Deals event , however Amazon also debuted its all-new iPad-like Android Alexa Tablets starting from $230 alongside the worlds longest-lasting 5kWh portable power station , this new 45W Burgundy Smart Display charger , the NVIDIA RTX Spark-powered Copilot+ PCs , and more. more
New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Receive Up to
Amazon has Apple's brand new Mac mini for up to $149 off this weekend, with both the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini available on sale. You'll also find $200 off the M5 Max Mac Studio below. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. One of the best deals is on the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,299.00 , down from $2,499.00. Regarding the Mac mini, you can get the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD Mac mini for $779.99 ($119 off), the 16GB RAM/512GB SSD model for $949.99 ($149 off), and similar savings on the M5 Pro model. $119 OFF M6 Mac mini 16GB/256GB for $779.99 $149 OFF M6 Mac mini 16GB/512GB for $949.99 $149 OFF M5 Pro Mac mini 24GB/512GB for $1,549.99 $200 OFF M5 Max Mac Studio 36GB/512GB for $2,299.00 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find as we head into the holidays? You can sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Receive Up to $200 Price Cuts at Amazon first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple HomeView Smart Hub to Ship in Mid-November in Four Colors
Apple's all-new smart home hub, the HomeView, will ship around mid-November, roughly a month after its unveiling at Apple's Welcome home October 13 event, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. HomeView concept image Writing in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter , Gurman said the HomeView, at least as of now, will follow the launch of the new Apple TV 4K and new HomePod mini models, which will arrive to customers and in stores on October 30 . The HomeView will be positioned as the Siri command center of an Apple-powered home, pairing a display with an A18 chip. It will come in two versions, including a countertop model with a metal speaker base, offered in space gray, silver, starlight and pink, and a wall-mounted version with a flat, square base, limited to space gray and silver. The HomeView will offer better sound quality than the new HomePod mini, according to Gurman. The device is controlled primarily by voice, though its screen supports touch input. It supports a limited selection of Apple applications, and there will be no dedicated App Store for it. The HomeView name first appeared in a trademark filing by a shell company, a discovery reported on Friday by MacRumors and credited by Gurman. The view part of the name is said to reflect how the device is meant to be used, in the sense that it's a display that people look at and control mainly with their voice. Tags: Apple Command Center , Apple Home , Mark Gurman This article, Apple HomeView Smart Hub to Ship in Mid-November in Four Colors first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini to Ship on October 30
The new upcoming Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and new HomePod mini with S10 chip will launch on Friday, October 30, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. Writing in his Power On newsletter , Gurman said the devices will ship to customers and arrive in stores on that day. Apple is expected to announce the new devices at its October 13 Welcome home event, which will also debut HomeView the company's new smart home hub, whose name was first spotted by MacRumors in a trademark filing . The HomeView will ship at least as of now around mid-November, according to Gurman's sources. Related Roundups: Apple TV , HomePod mini Tag: Mark Gurman Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy) , HomePod Mini (Don't Buy) Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater , HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto Technology This article, New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini to Ship on October 30 first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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Why it's important to backup data saved on your older thumb drives
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Amazon has Apple's AirPods Max 2 on sale for $429.00 this weekend, down from $549.00. This is a Prime Day sale that has stuck around all these days later, and it's available in all five colors of the AirPods Max 2: Blue, Midnight, Orange, Purple, and Starlight. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Stock has begun to dwindle on select colors, so it might be time to make your purchase on this deal if you've been holding off since Prime Day. Apple launched the AirPods Max 2 in March 2026 with the H2 chip, bringing improved ANC, better audio, Live Translation, and more. $120 OFF AirPods Max 2 for $429.00 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find as we head into the holidays? You can sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, AirPods Max 2 Available for $429 in All Colors on Amazon first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Here's how much the PlayStation 5 cost in 2020 vs. 2026
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Soundbar Deals With Dolby Atmos
During the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 sale, buyers can find discounts on soundbars from brands such as Blaupunkt, Zebronics, boAt, JBL and Sonos. In addition to these price reductions, customers can get an extra discount on select bank cards. Shoppers can also receive cashback using the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card or Amazon Pay Later.
Here's how much the MacBook Pro cost in 2021 vs. 2026
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Giant Best Buy Techtober sale ends later today, get in there while you still can
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best 5-Star Washing Machine Deals
Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2026 sale features discounts on 5-star washing machines from LG, Samsung, Bosch and Haier, with listed prices ranging from Rs. 23,990 to Rs. 62,990. The selection includes 9kg, 10kg and 12kg models for different household needs. LG's 12kg washing machine is listed at Rs. 62,990, while Bosch's 12kg model costs Rs. 46,990. Select Samsung, LG, Bosch, and Haier washing machines also qualify for additional bank discounts during the sale.
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Premium Refrigerator Deals
The Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 sale started last week. The sale brings discounts on a wide range of home appliances, including premium refrigerators from leading brands such as Godrej, Haier, LG and Samsung. Buyers looking to upgrade their kitchens can consider large-capacity refrigerator models at reduced prices during the festive sale. Here we have curated the best deals.
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Home Appliance Deals
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 has listed various large and small home appliances at discounted prices in India. You can purchase washing machines, refrigerators, kitchen chimneys, and microwave...
Pay $19.97 once and get the Mac tools Apple left out
Macworld TL;DR: MacMagic packs cache cleanup, hidden-file toggles, PDF merging, and batch renaming into one Mac app. Get a lifetime upgrades license for $19.97 (reg. $99.99). Ever needed to reveal a hidden file or merge two PDFs, only to end up in Terminal or juggling separate apps? Get a MacMagic lifetime upgrade license for $19.97 (reg. $99.99) while this price is live. MacMagic from Koingo pulls the features macOS leaves out into one interface. It clears oversized app caches and logs to free up disk space and shows or hides hidden files in Finder with a click. The small fixes that add up Force Delete handles stubborn files that refuse to leave your Mac. You can combine and compress PDFs, batch rename files using dates or metadata, and batch convert images between more than 100 formats. It also includes a quit-and-restart Finder option to instantly refresh Finder, free up RAM, and speed up operations. The tool also includes a plain-text editor and a QR code generator to round it out. The license runs on macOS 11 or later, covers up to five Macs, and includes updates. Redeem your code within 30 days of purchase. Verified buyers give MacMagic an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. If youd rather own one toolkit than keep a folder full of single-purpose utilities, this is the one to keep in your Dock. Grab MacMagic for a one-time $19.97 (reg. $99.99) before the deal wraps. MacMagic: Lifetime Upgrades License See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Top-Loading Washing Machine Deals
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 offers discounts on top-loading washing machines from Haier, LG, Bosch and Samsung. The deals cover models with capacities from 7kg to 10kg, with prices starting at...
Ninja Crispi Review: A Clever Glass Air Fryer That Makes Everyday Cooking More Practical
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Rumor: Apple to Announce New Partnership With ADT
Apple may be planning to announce a new partnership with home security company ADT, alongside the introduction of its all-new smart home hub , according to several clues. Apple has invited the media to a Welcome home experience in New York on Tuesday, October 13 , so the partnership could be made official on that day. Since around July, ADT has posted Low Voltage Technician job listings in various U.S. cities, but those hired for the position so far have been provided with very few details about their specific responsibilities. In recent months, some of these people said they have primarily been shadowing other ADT technicians while they await further information. In addition, some of the employees and their managers said they signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) related to the role. This high level of secrecy is very common for Apple. Another potential giveaway is that ADT has provided these new hires with iPhones for work, whereas its other technicians have received Android devices. A third clue is that some of the new hires said ADT finally plans to share more details about the role later this month, so the company may be waiting for Apple to announce its smart home hub on Tuesday. Apple is also expected to unveil an ecosystem of third-party smart home accessories it developed in partnership with brands such as LG . One of the new hires said ADT initially planned to provide details about the role in September, but later delayed this timeframe until October. This would be consistent with reports that Apple has postponed the announcement of its home hub multiple times, as Siri AI was not ready. The revamped version of Siri finally launched last month. In addition to Siri AI, the home hub will reportedly offer smart home accessory management, home security monitoring, photo faces and galleries, an overview of calendar appointments, music playback, FaceTime video calling, and more. The hub will reportedly be available in a tabletop version with a speaker base and a wall-mounted version. Some of the new hires who asked their managers about the secretive role were told that it will apparently relate to home automation and in-home installation services, so perhaps Apple will announce an option for customers to have an ADT technician professionally install the wall-mounted home hub or the related accessories from LG. It is unclear if Apple's partnership with ADT would extend to home security monitoring. ADT already reached a home security partnership with Google in 2023 , but it reportedly dropped some features that it offered on Google Nest devices earlier this year. A few people familiar with the matter told us that ADT's agreement with Google either already expired this year or will expire next year and is not set to be renewed. If this is true, then it would pave the way for ADT to reach a partnership with another tech giant: Apple. Keep in mind that a potential partnership between Apple and ADT is still just a rumor for now, and all of these clues could somehow prove to be one big coincidence. But if the partnership does become official on Tuesday, you heard it here first. Tag: ADT This article, Rumor: Apple to Announce New Partnership With ADT first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
How does a backup camera actually work?
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Washing Machine Deals
Amazon has some interesting appliance deals this year, and washing machines are no exception. The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale has deals on Samsung, Bosch, LG, Haier and IFB front-loading washing machines. These offer a 9 to 12 kg load capacity and pack numerous features, including some AI-enabled functions.
This Android Auto problem is affecting calls on foldable phones
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best OLED TV Deals
If you are looking to upgrade your living room setup with stunning picture quality, some of the best OLED TVs from premium brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, and Haier are available at massive discounts. This is courtesy of the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale, which is currently live in India. A wide range of OLED TVs are listed at significantly lower prices than their usual market cost. In addition to price cuts, buyers can save significantly through exchange offers and bank discounts.
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Accessory Deals This Weekend: Save on TVs, Headphones, and Smart Home Gear
We've been keeping an eye on all of the Prime Day deals that remain available since the event ended a few days ago, and this weekend that includes numerous tech accessories still at solid low prices. In this article we're tracking deals on accessories for charging, smart homes, smartphones, and more. TVs and Monitors Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. 34-inch Samsung ViewFinity Ultrawide Monitor - $329.99, down from $539.99 34-inch Samsung ViewFinity Curved Monitor - $449.99, down from $589.99 65-inch Roku Smart 4K TV - $429.99, down from $649.99 65-inch Samsung The Frame (2025) - $1,097.99, down from $1,497.99 65-inch Toshiba ArtVision 4K Fire TV - $999.99, down from $1,297.99 75-inch TCL QLED Smart TV - $1,197.99, down from $1,297.99 100-inch Toshiba mini-LED Fire TV - $1,897.99, down from $2,499.99 Chargers Anker Nano Smart Display Charger - $29.99, down from $39.99 Mophie 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Station - $57.59, down from $95.98 Anker 3-Port 160W Prime Charger - $115.99, down from $149.99 Audio Dekoni Bulletz Memory Foam Ear Tips for AirPods Pro - $12.99, down from $14.99 Soundcore Sleep A30 Earbuds - $168.99, down from $229.99 Sonos Ace Headphones - $239.00, down from $349.00 Sonos Beam Gen 2 - $359.00, down from $499.00 Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar - $899.00, down from $1,099.00 Cases iPhone Duo Case with Screen Protector - $17.99, down from $24.99 Home Apple: The First 50 years Hardcover - $26.00, down from $50.00 Nanoleaf Essentials Smart Light Bulbs - $22.79, down from $29.99 Aqara Zigbee Smart Plug - $29.99, down from $32.99 Nanoleaf Smart Ceiling Light - $63.99, down from $79.99 Nanoleaf LED Light Therapy Face Mask - $129.99, down from $249.99 Screen Protectors Rock Paper Pencil v3.0 Screen Protector for iPad mini + Apple Pencil Tips - $39.99, down from $44.99 Mac Bontec 2 Pack Adjustable Monitor Stand - $19.99, down from $22.99 Elgato Stream Deck Neo - $78.99, down from $99.00 Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 - $119.99, down from $149.99 Elgato Stream Deck+ - $159.99, down from $179.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, Accessory Deals This Weekend: Save on TVs, Headphones, and Smart Home Gear first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2026: Best Deals on Vivo and iQOO Smartphones
The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2026 is live in India. It is the e-commerce giants one of the biggest sale events of the year, bringing discounts on smartphones across different price segments. Models from Vivo and iQOO have particularly received significant price cuts during the sale. Thus, if youre in the market for a new handset, then there are some great deals on Vivo and iQOO handsets. Some of the listed prices include bank or coupon offers, so the final amount payable may depend on the applicable terms.
Apple Announcing HomePod Mini 2 Next Week With These New Features
Apple reportedly plans to unveil a new HomePod mini as part of the Welcome home experience it announced for Tuesday, October 13. We expect the new HomePod mini to be announced in a press release shared on the Apple Newsroom website at around 9 a.m. Eastern Time on that day, and hands-on photos and videos should surface shortly afterwards. The second-generation HomePod mini is rumored to feature a newer chip that enables Siri AI support (at least with a nearby iPhone), along with improved sound quality, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and new color options, including pink and green . No major design changes are expected. Coincidentally, the original HomePod mini also debuted on October 13 back in 2020, so there has been a six-year wait for a new model. The current HomePod mini is powered by the S5 chip that debuted in the Apple Watch Series 5 in 2019. In June, the HomePod mini received a price increase . In the U.S., it now costs $129, up from $99. Related Roundup: HomePod mini Buyer's Guide: HomePod Mini (Don't Buy) Related Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto Technology This article, Apple Announcing HomePod Mini 2 Next Week With These New Features first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
How to take care of your foldable phone's hinge
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A New Apple TV 4K is Finally Coming on Tuesday
After a nearly four-year wait, a new Apple TV is finally expected to be announced as part of Apple's Welcome home launch on Tuesday, October 13. We expect the new Apple TV to be announced in a press release shared on the Apple Newsroom website on Tuesday, and then selected reporters and content creators invited to Apple's Welcome home experience in New York that day will likely share hands-on photos and videos of the device. The experience begins at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K is rumored to be equipped with an A19 or A19 Pro chip . This chip upgrade would result in the Apple TV having 8GB to 12GB of RAM, and this will reportedly enable Siri AI support on the device. The current Apple TV, announced in October 2022, has an A15 Bionic chip and 4GB of RAM. The new model is also expected to be equipped with Apple's N1 chip with support for Wi-Fi 7, which would enable faster speeds and lower latency compared to the current Apple TV's Wi-Fi 6, when the device is used with a Wi-Fi 7 router. The N1 chip also supports Bluetooth 6.0, whereas the current Apple TV supports Bluetooth 5.0. A leaked image of the new Apple TV did not reveal any external design changes compared to the current model. However, the accompanying Siri Remote is expected to be revised in some way, as a new version was referenced in Apple's software code. In June, the Apple TV 4K received a price increase amid surging memory chip costs. In the U.S., for example, the device now starts at $199, up from $129. Related Roundup: Apple TV Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy) Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater This article, A New Apple TV 4K is Finally Coming on Tuesday first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Good morning and welcome to Best of 9to5Toys Weekly a one-stop shop for all of the weeks best deals on Apple gear, Samsung and Android tech, accessories for smartphones and Macs, intelligent household upgrades, and even deals to update your wardrobe. This weekend we have hangover all-time lows at up to $150 off the new M6 Mac mini and a $200 price drop on the new Mac Studio alongside a $120 price drop on AirPods Max 2 joined by deep deals on Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel gear, and much more. Just be sure to scope out the brand new Amazon Android Alexa Tablets and our exclusive 15% off all Nomad iPhone 18 Pro cases . more
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9to5Toys Battlestation Weekly: All-new RTX Spark Copilot+ PCs, Best Buy
Welcome to 9to5Toys Battlestation Weekly your go-to spot for the notable deals and latest releases in PC gaming at a glance every Saturday morning. Prime Day may be over, but Best Buys Techtober Sale and Walmarts fall deals are still doing most of the heavy lifting this week with some seriously solid PC gaming offers. Best Buy has PCs, laptops, monitors, and other battlestation upgrades marked down by as much as $1,000, while Walmart is serving up standout deals like an RTX 5060 prebuilt at just $899 and a $269 QD-OLED gaming monitor. On top of all that, NVIDIAs new RTX Spark-powered Copilot+ PCs are finally up for preorder, giving us one of the biggest Windows PC launches of the year yet. Youll find all of that and more in this weeks 9to5Toys Battlestation Weekly. more
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Welcome to 9to5Toys Fashion Weekly your virtual wardrobe of discounted apparel finds. From top-tier fashion houses and everyday pieces for your work week, right through to super affordable pickups to freshen up your essentials, every week we scour the interwebs for the best deals on footwear and clothing to ensure you never pay full price to update your closet game. Highlights include these eye-catching Nike shoes from $44 , various colorways of smartphone pocket golf shorts for $20 , as well as official adidas X Coca-Cola kicks from $23 . Head below to see all of the rest. more
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Welcome to 9to5Toys Steals Weekly your go-to spot for already-affordable everyday essentials that are now selling for even less. This weekly roundup pulls together all of the Steals from the past week, and puts them in a digestable list for you to consume every Saturday morning. Headliners range from ORICOs modular USB-C power strip at $36 to this recently-released desk mat with dedicated mouse pad area for $17 , alongside Govees RGBWW Edison bulbs with Matter for at under $14 each. Head below to see all of the rest. more
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Phone Deals Under Rs. 25,000
The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2026 is live. The sale offers price cuts and bank discounts across popular product categories. If you are hunting for an upgrade without crossing your budget, finding a powerful smartphone under Rs. 25,000 has never been easier. Shoppers can get an instant discount on SBI credit card EMI transactions. Here is a look at the best smartphone deals under Rs. 25,000.
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 back to all-time low pricing at nearly $100 off
Update 10/10: The new Apple Watch Ultra 4 with the Milanese Loop is now back down at all-times at nearly $100 off these deals likely wont last for long: Natural Apple Watch Ultra 4 Milanese Loop $800 (Reg. $899) Black Apple Watch Ultra 4 Milanese Loop $800 (Reg. $899) The brand new Apple Watch Ultra 4 just fell to its best price to date at nearly $100 off . This offers joins AirPods Pro 3 down at $50 off, the first notable discounts on Apple Watch Series 12, and all-time lows on the brand new M6 Mac mini too. more
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Several highly-anticipated films are now available for streaming on different platforms, including a Ben Affleck directorial and a John Cena comedy. Steven Spielberg's latest science-fiction project is also available for viewing. Other top pics are a Mike Flanagan adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie and a new thriller series on Netflix. Read on to find your weekend film fix.
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Macworld TL;DR: MacPilot unlocks more than 1,200 macOS features through a point-and-click interface instead of the command line. Get a lifetime license for $29.97 (reg. $99). Want to change your screenshot format, add spacers to the Dock, or show hidden files without typing a single Terminal command? Get a MacPilot lifetime license for $29.97 (reg. $99.00) and keep it for good. MacPilot puts more than 1,200 macOS features behind the familiar Mac interface, so tweaks that normally live in the command line are a click away. Display hidden files in Finder, disable the startup chime, toggle animations, and show the file path in the window title bar. Tweak it, tune it, troubleshoot it The Dock gets spacers and smart stacks, and maintenance scripts like cron and launch services run whenever your system needs a tune-up. MacPilot also builds a detailed system profile, from your graphics card and RAM bus speeds to your serial number. Reference lists cover network ports, error codes, and key combos. The license works on up to three Macs running macOS 10.15 or later and includes all minor and major upgrades at no extra cost. MacPilot holds an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 46 verified buyers, along with a 4.0 out of 5 rating on MacUpdate. For Mac users whove outgrown System Settings but dont want to live in Terminal, its a practical middle ground. Get lifetime access to MacPilot for $29.97 (reg. $99.00) while its still marked down. MacPilot Lifetime License See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
How to adjust the vibration on your Apple Watch
Macworld The Apple Watch can vibrate to let you now about a notification. But you might find that the vibration isnt strong enough for you to notice. Or, you might want to disable vibrations completely. Apple offers three vibration settings: Off , Standard , and Distinct . If youve bought an Apple Watch and never changed this setting, Standard is the default. There are two ways to adjust it: directly on your Apple Watch or in the Watch app on your paired iPhone. To adjust the vibration on the Apple Watch, go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Haptics . To adjust the Apple Watch vibration in the Watch app on your iPhone, open the Watch app and got to My Watch > Sounds & Haptics > Haptics . Select the option you want from the list there. Off turns off vibration for notifications completely. Standard makes the Apple Watch vibrate twice. Distinctive makes it vibrate once for a long time and then twice briefly. This setting only adjusts the vibration for notifications. There are also two other, less noticeable types of vibration: that of the Digital Crown and system haptics. Both are simply used to provide feedback when operating the Apple Watch. While the Digital Crowns vibration is largely self-explanatory, system haptics generally serve to confirm various interactions with the Apple Watch. For example, when you use the double-tap and wrist gestures, the Apple Watch vibrates to confirm. You cannot customize these two types of vibration; you can only switch them on or off. They can be found under Settings > Sounds & Haptics or My Watch > Sounds & Haptics in the System Sounds & Haptics section at the bottom of the list. To disable the Digital Crown vibration, toggle the switch under Haptics (Crown) ; to disable system haptics, toggle the switch under System Haptics .
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Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2026 sale features deals on QLED and Mini-LED televisions from Xiaomi, Samsung, Hisense and Lumio. The selection includes 43-inch and 55-inch models, with prices ranging from Rs. 26,999 to Rs. 46,990. Buyers can choose between QLED TVs with quantum-dot colour technology and Mini-LED models designed to offer better control over brightness and dark scenes. Select listings also include additional coupons, with discounts varying by model. The deals cover both Fire TV and Google TV options.
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Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2026 sale brings premium smartphones from Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Vivo and iQOO under Rs. 80,000. The deals cover both iOS and Android models, with options for buyers who prioritise camera features, gaming performance or battery life. Select phones also come with bank discounts, coupons and no-cost EMI offers, giving shoppers a few ways to save more on their purchase. The OnePlus 15R, iPhone 16 and Vivo V80 5G are among the available options.
Infinix GT 50 Pro Launch Date in India Confirmed: Check Expected Price Range and Specifications
Infinix has confirmed that the GT 50 Pro will launch in India on October 27. The upcoming smartphone is part of the company's GT gaming series and is expected to focus on performance, gaming controls, display quality, and thermal management. Infinix
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Aside from gadgets and gizmos, Amazon's Great Indian Festival Sale also has some good deals on home appliances. Those looking to upgrade their refrigerator ahead of the upcoming festival season can...
iQOO 16 India Launch Confirmed, Motorola Signature 27 Showcased at IMC 2026
The iQOO 16 will arrive in India with OriginOS 7 and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, following its China debut in September. Motorola has also showcased the Signature 27, highlighting its 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 910 main camera, 200-megapixel periscope telephoto sensor and Audio by Bang & Olufsen. The upcoming Motorola flagship will run Android 17 and receive seven years of operating system upgrades and security updates. Both companies are yet to disclose their phones' India prices and sale dates.
France Backs Stablecoin Tax Plan and 10-Year Window for Crypto Loss Relief
Frances National Assembly Finance Committee has approved two amendments to the proposed 2027 budget that would change how cryptocurrency transactions are taxed. One proposal would make conversions into qualifying stablecoins taxable from January 1, 2027, while another would let eligible crypto losses be carried forward for 10 years. Both measures must clear further legislative review before they can become law.
Apple Stores Will Add Your Name to iPhone Duo
Apple has something special planned for customers who purchase an iPhone Duo in an Apple Store . Employees will be able to customize the Duo so it displays the name of the buyer at the Hello screen when it turns on for the first time. Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman says Apple retail stores in the United States will have a personalization system for adding the buyer's name to an iPhone Duo, with English and Spanish language options. Fun little touch for the iPhone Duo launch: Apple retail stores will have a system to customize the boot of the device with the buyer's name so it says Hello, Mark (for example) when it turns on for the first time. (US only, Duo only, English and Spanish). Mark Gurman (@markgurman) October 9, 2026 Presumably, the name option will be available for devices ordered for in-store pickup and devices purchased in person. The iPhone Duo will be available for pre-order starting on October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time, and it will launch on October 23. Pricing starts at $1,999. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Coming Soon) Related Forum: iPhone This article, Apple Stores Will Add Your Name to iPhone Duo's Startup Screen first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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SpaceX Inches Closer to Becoming a U.S. Carrier
SpaceX this week announced two developments that further its goal of becoming a major U.S. carrier to compete with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. It is acquiring a low-band spectrum license portfolio in the 800MHz band, which it says addresses one of the emaining technical gaps that will let it to compete with other carriers. Most smartphones already support the 800MHz band SpaceX is buying. The FCC approved the Starlink Mobile Gen2 constellation application, letting SpaceX launch 15,000 satellites optimized for 2GHz spectrum globally. The company says the Starlink Mobile satellites will deliver more than 100 times the bandwidth of the current generation. The FCC also issued SpaceX a waiver permitting the company to offer wireless service through its satellites without a spectrum leasing agreement with a terrestrial carrier. After receiving final FCC approval for the new spectrum purchase, SpaceX will combine its satellites with an advanced terrestrial deployment to connect devices everywhere. SpaceX says the 2GHz mid-band spectrum will offer high-bandwidth capacity in the U.S., while the new low-band spectrum will allow Starlink's signal to penetrate through obstacles like walls. SpaceX plans to be the first network operator to deploy satellite and terrestrial spectrum. It says it will offer a single network with a reliable service indoors, outdoors, in cellular dead zones, and everywhere in between. SpaceX already powers T-Mobile's satellite feature, but T-Mobile recently removed SpaceX branding from its website after finalizing a joint satellite venture with AT&T and Verizon. SpaceX's Starlink Mobile announcement caused shares of AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile to drop, with Verizon seeing its worst one-day fall since 2002. Tag: Starlink This article, SpaceX Inches Closer to Becoming a U.S. Carrier first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
A Cray-1 supercomputer replica from 30
Stylish upcycling, with a retro flare, at Spain's Museo de Historia de la Computacin.
