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Nicolas Cage is anything but subtle in the Madden trailer
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Volkswagen is selling more EVs than petrol cars in Germany, and building them in Spain
Volkswagen is now taking more orders for electric cars than for petrol and diesel in Germany, its home market and the largest in Europe, and has cancelled planned extra shifts at Wolfsburg while adding them at Emden and Zwickau. The four budget models driving the shift have taken about 100,000 orders between them and are [] This story continues at The Next Web
AmericanFortress paper shows how ZKPs can prove crypto wallet ownership
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New York Times Cooking is coming to Meta's AI and display glasses
The app is getting a hands-free mode that can narrate recipe steps.
Giant selection of classic Nintendo t-shirts, hoodies, more on sale from $17 at Amazon
We are now in the final 48 hours of the big Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale. Joining the giant selection of Switch games, hardware, and even the ongoing Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake discount, Amazon also has a giant selection of Nintendo apparel (tees, hoodies, and more) on sale right now for Prime members starting from just $16.99 shipped . more
ChatGPT now sends 95.1% of AI referral traffic to websites, BrightEdge says
ChatGPT sent 95.1% of the traffic that AI chatbots referred to websites in August, its highest share this year, according to new data from BrightEdge. The search marketing company said referral traffic from ChatGPT grew 101% between January and August. Gemini came second in August with 2.4%, BrightEdge said. Perplexity had 1.1% and Claude 0.8%. [] This story continues at The Next Web
Audi beat the EV range record by 133km, and beat its own WLTP figure by 72%
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We finally have a trailer for that four-hour Elon Musk documentary
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Robots make combat airdrops, clear mines as Ukraine defeats Russian pincer
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Amazon officially revealed its upcoming fall Prime Day sale and has already launched the early sale event. This has, as per usual, promoted loads of brands to launch their own early sales, and there are already some seriously great deals live right now. From AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and nearly $200 off Apple Watch Ultra 3 , to new all-time lows on the latest Ring 4K Doorbells at $100 off , deep discounts on EcoFlow power stations , and Walmarts massive 2026 GeForce Week sale , there are loads of big-time deals live right now that might (will) not even still be available come Prime Big Deal Days in early October. Scope them out below. more
AI shopping passes 50% of US consumers for the first time, NIQ says
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Liquid AI puts a personal context layer for AI agents on Snapdragon chips
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New York continues to fight prediction markets with a lawsuit against Polymarket
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Island raises $400m at a $6.4bn valuation to govern AI agents
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Google is sending a teensy-tiny AI data center to space
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Proxy adviser Glass Lewis merges with Clarity AI to expand in Europe
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It took MapQuest until 2026 to add public transit directions
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The Pixel Watch 5's blood pressure and insulin resistance trends are rolling out this week
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Google Photos' new Redact tool will make it easy to hide sensitive information
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Should you buy an Apple Watch now or wait? Best time to buy in 2026
Macworld Apples 2026 Watch lineup is now on sale, with the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 joining the Apple Watch SE 3. That makes this a reasonable time to buy if you want the latest features. If price matters more, compare the new models with discounted Series 11 and Ultra 3 stock or wait for the October and Black Friday sales. The SE 3 remains the least expensive option in Apples current lineup, but its also the oldest as it was introduced in September 2025. If you dont need a watch immediately, its worth considering the major sales events that follow Apples launch. Retailers consistently offer their biggest Apple Watch discounts during Amazon Prime Day (July and October) and Black Friday in November. During Prime Day in June 2026, for example, we saw discounts ranging from $50 to $120 on current models. In this guide, well explain whether you should buy an Apple Watch now or wait, the best times of year to find the biggest discounts, and how to avoid paying full price just before a new model arrives. Read our Macworlds Best Apple Watch guide for more buying advice. Should I buy an Apple Watch now? At a glance Watch Apple Watch SE 3 (Best Value) Apple Watch Series 12 (Best for Most) Apple Watch Ultra 4 (Best for Adventurers) Advice Buy for value Buy for health features Buy for battery life and outdoor features Starting Price $249/219 $399/369 $799/749 Key health and safety features Heart-rate alerts, sleep tracking, temperature sensing, Fall Detection SE 3 features, plus ECG, Blood Oxygen, hypertension alerts, more frequent heart-rate and HRV readings, and Readiness Series 12 health features, plus dive features and satellite Emergency SOS Battery Life Up to 18 hours Up to 24 hours; 38 hours in Low Power Mode Up to 50 hours; 84 in Low Power Mode Best For Budget-conscious users who want core features and iPhone integration Everyday users wanting the best balance of features, health tracking, and price Athletes, hikers, and divers needing maximum durability, GPS, and battery life Buy an Apple Watch now if Mahmoud Itani / Foundry The Series 12 and Ultra 4 are now on sale alongside the SE 3 and there are no new models expected. Buy now if you need a watch soon or the model you want meets your needs at a price youre happy to pay. The Series 12 is the best everyday choice, the SE 3 is the best value, and the Ultra 4 makes sense if you need its longer battery life or outdoor features. A discounted Series 11 or Ultra 3 could also be worth buying if you dont need the latest additions. You should consider buying now if: Your current Apple Watch cannot run watchOS 27, or its battery no longer lasts long enough for your needs. Youre buying your first Apple Watch or upgrading from a much older model. The current watches offer substantial improvements in displays, performance, health tracking and battery life. You want the Series 12 or Ultra 4s new Health Sensing System, more frequent heart-rate and HRV readings, and Readiness score. Live Rewind and Siri Recap are due in beta later in 2026 , so dont count on using those immediately. You would benefit from the Ultra 4s up to 50-hour battery life, satellite communication or specialist outdoor features. You need a watch before a trip or event, or you find a worthwhile discount on a model that suits you. Dont buy an Apple Watch now if The main reason to wait now is price : retailers may discount the new models during October sales and Black Friday. You may want to wait or choose a different model if: You want the lowest possible price and are happy to wait for the next major sale. Compare any Series 12 or Ultra 4 offer with remaining Series 11 and Ultra 3 stock. You already own a Series 10 or 11 and do not need the Series 12s new health sensing features. Its quoted everyday battery life remains 24 hours. You own an Ultra 3 and its 42-hour battery life and outdoor features already meet your needs. The Ultra 4s 50-hour rating is its clearest reason to upgrade. You are considering a used watch that cannot run watchOS 27. The Series 8, SE 2 and original Ultra, along with older models, miss out on the latest major software update. You use an Android phone. Apple Watch requires an iPhone. You are considering the SE 3 but need ECG, Blood Oxygen monitoring or the new Health Sensing System. Choose the Series 12 instead. Should I buy the Apple Watch Series 12? Price When Reviewed: $399 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $389.99 View Deal $399 View Deal $399 View Deal $399.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Should you buy: Buy The Apple Watch Series 12 is the best choice for most people. Starting at $399/369 the same starting price as the Series 11 it combines Apples advanced health features with a smaller, lighter design than the Ultra 4. Its new Health Sensing System measures heart rate every five seconds and heart-rate variability more frequently, providing data for a new Readiness score. The S11 chip also supports Audio Intelligence features, although Live Rewind and Siri Recap are due to arrive in beta later in 2026. Apple still rates everyday battery life at up to 24 hours, the same as Series 11. Outdoor workout tracking lasts longer, however, and a 15-minute charge now provides up to 12 hours of use, compared with around eight hours for Series 11. Aluminum models also gain a tougher Ceramic Shield 2 display. Buy the Apple Watch Series 12 if: Youre buying your first Apple Watch or upgrading from a much older model and want the best everyday option. You want the new Health Sensing System, more frequent heart-rate and HRV measurements, and Readiness score. You want advanced features missing from the SE 3, including ECG, Blood Oxygen monitoring and hypertension notifications. You prefer a lighter watch with two size choices over the larger Ultra 4. Dont buy the Apple Watch Series 12 if: You own a Series 10 or 11 that still meets your needs. The new health features may not justify the cost of upgrading, and Apples 24-hour everyday battery rating has not changed. You can get a Series 11 at a meaningful discount and dont need the new health sensing or upcoming Audio Intelligence features. You mainly want fitness tracking, notifications and basic safety features. The SE 3 costs $150/150 less. You need more than a day of battery life, satellite communication or specialist outdoor features. Consider the Ultra 4 instead. Our verdict: This is the Apple Watch wed recommend to most people buying a new watch today. Its new health sensing features make it a more substantial upgrade than the Series 11 was, while the starting price has stayed the same. Owners of recent watches should weigh those additions against the cost: a discounted Series 11 or keeping the watch they already have may be the better value. Should I buy the Apple Watch SE 3? Price When Reviewed: $249 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $249 View Deal $249 View Deal $249 View Deal $249.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Should you buy : Buy The Apple Watch SE 3 is the best-value Apple Watch in the lineup and the model wed recommend for most iPhone users. Announced in September 2025, it brought many features that were previously reserved for Apples premium watches, including an always-on display, temperature sensing, fast charging and the S10 chip used in the Series 11 and Ultra 3. If you dont need Apples most advanced health sensors, the SE 3 delivers almost everything that makes the Apple Watch great at a much lower price. It starts at $249 / 219, although weve already seen it discounted to $199 during major sales. The SE 3 also supports Siri AI in watchOS 27 when paired with a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone. Siri AI is currently in beta and rolling out in English. The SE 3 does not support the separate Audio Intelligence features coming to the Series 12 and Ultra 4, including Live Rewind and Siri Recap. Buy the Apple Watch SE 3 if: You want the best-value Apple Watch. Youre buying your first smartwatch. You mainly want fitness tracking, notifications and Apples core smartwatch features. You want safety features such as Fall Detection, Crash Detection and heart-rate alerts. Youre buying for a child or older family member, particularly the cellular model. Dont buy the Apple Watch SE 3 if: You need ECG or blood oxygen monitoring, which are only available on the Series 12 and Ultra 4. You want the brightest display and most premium designthe SE 3 still has thicker bezels than the flagship models. You need longer battery life. The SE 3 is rated for 18 hours, compared with 24 hours for the Series 12. Youre happy to spend more for Apples most advanced health and fitness features. Our verdict : The Apple Watch SE 3 is an outstanding budget smartwatch. Its always-on display, S10 processor, fast charging and improved health features make it a huge step up from the SE 2. Unless you specifically need ECG, blood oxygen monitoring or the longer battery life of the Series 11, the SE 3 is the Apple Watch wed recommend to most buyers. Read our full Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm) review Should I buy the Apple Watch Ultra 4? Price When Reviewed: $799 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $799 View Deal $799.99 View Deal $819 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Should you buy : Yes The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is Apples most capable watch, aimed at endurance athletes, hikers, divers and anyone who regularly spends more than a day away from a charger. It starts at $799/749, the same starting price as the Ultra 3, and retains the 49mm titanium case, bright display, dual-frequency GPS, satellite communication and diving support. Battery life is the strongest reason to choose the new model. Apple rates the Ultra 4 for up to 50 hours of normal use, up from 42 hours on Ultra 3, or 84 hours in Low Power Mode , up from 72. Its new Extended Workout modes can track outdoor activity for up to 25 hours with full GPS and heart-rate readings, or up to 45 hours in Max Extended Workout mode. Like the Series 12, it gains the new Health Sensing System, more frequent heart-rate and HRV readings, and a Readiness score. Its S11 chip supports Audio Intelligence, although Live Rewind and Siri Recap are due in beta later in 2026. Buy the Apple Watch Ultra 4 if: You want the longest battery life available on an Apple Watch, particularly for travel, long shifts or time away from a charger. You need extended outdoor workout tracking, precision dual-frequency GPS or satellite communication. You hike, dive or take part in endurance sports and will use its rugged case, Action button and specialist features. You want the new Health Sensing System in an Ultra watch and are upgrading from a substantially older model. Dont buy the Apple Watch Ultra 4 if: You already own an Ultra 3 and its 42-hour battery life meets your needs. It retains many of the same outdoor features, including satellite communication and dual-frequency GPS. You find an Ultra 3 at a substantial discount and do not need the Ultra 4s longer battery life, new health sensing or extended workout modes. You mainly want advanced health features in an everyday watch. The smaller Series 12 has the same new Health Sensing System and S11 chip for half the starting price. You prefer a smaller or lighter watch. The Ultra 4s 49mm case can feel bulky, especially for sleep tracking. Our verdict: The Ultra 4 is worth buying if you will benefit from its 50-hour battery life, extended workout tracking or outdoor safety features. It also offers the Series 12s new health sensing in a more rugged watch. For everyday use, the Series 12 offers better value; if you already own an Ultra 3, compare the cost of upgrading with how much its extra eight hours of rated battery life and new health features matter to you. Should I buy an older Apple Watch? Foundry The Series 11 and Ultra 3 are now the previous-generation models and may be good buys if retailers discount them enough. Before choosing any older Apple Watch, check both its price against the current model and whether it can run watchOS 27. The Series 9 and Ultra 2 are the oldest supported Apple Watch models models in their respective ranges; the SE 3 is the only supported SE. The following models cannot install watchOS 27, so we would generally avoid buying them unless the price is exceptionally low and you are comfortable using older software: Apple Watch Series 6 (2020) Apple Watch Series 7 (2021) Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, 2022) Apple Watch Ultra (1st generation, 2022) Start by comparing a discounted Series 11 with the Series 12, or an Ultra 3 with the Ultra 4. The Series 11 retains the Series 12s 24-hour everyday battery rating but lacks its new Health Sensing System and Audio Intelligence features. The Ultra 3 retains satellite communication and dual-frequency GPS, but its rated battery life is 42 hours rather than the Ultra 4s 50 hours. Series 10 and Ultra 2 can offer further savings if their price and battery condition make sense; Series 9 is the oldest standard model that runs watchOS 27. What to look for when buying an older Apple Watch Choose an S9 chip or newer for the longest software support. Buy refurbished if possible. Apples Certified Refurbished Store includes a one-year warranty, while reputable third-party refurbishers can also offer good value. Shop during major sales. Previous-generation Apple Watches often receive their biggest discounts during Prime Day and Black Friday. Check the battery and Activation Lock. If youre buying used, confirm the battery is in good condition, inspect the watch for damage, and make sure Activation Lock has been removed before you buy. Model Key advantage When its a good buy Apple Watch Series 11 Recent standard watch with 24-hour rated battery life. When discounted enough that youre happy to give up the Series 12s new health sensing and upcoming Audio Intelligence features. Apple Watch Ultra 3 Ultra outdoor features, including satellite communication. When substantially cheaper than Ultra 4 and its 42-hour rated battery life is enough for you. Apple Watch Series 10 A further saving on a standard Apple Watch. When notably cheaper than Series 11 and in good condition. Apple Watch Ultra 2 Rugged watch that supports watchOS 27. When notably cheaper than Ultra 3 and its older battery and connectivity specifications meet your needs. Apple Watch Series 9 Oldest standard model compatible with watchOS 27. Only when the saving is substantial and its battery is in good condition. Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $399 Best Prices Today: $364.99 at Best Buy US | $399 at Amazon | $399 at Walmart Apple Watch Ultra 3 Read our review Price When Reviewed: $799 Best Prices Today: $799 at Best Buy US Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $399 Best Prices Today: $274 at Walmart | $329 at Best Buy | $370 at Best Buy US Apple Watch Ultra 2 Read our review Price When Reviewed: $799 (base) Best Prices Today: $599.95 at Best Buy US | $799 at Apple | $799.99 at Target When is the best time to buy an Apple Watch? The best time to buy an Apple Watch depends on whether you want the newest model or the lowest price. The Series 12 and Ultra 4 are now on sale, alongside the SE 3. If you want the latest model and are happy with its price, you can buy now without an imminent replacement to worry about. If getting a discount matters more, compare retailers during the expected October sales and Black Friday in November. The September launch also makes the Series 11 and Ultra 3 worth checking. Retailers may reduce remaining stock, but compare the actual saving with the features you would give up: the Series 12 and Ultra 4 add new health sensing, while the Ultra 4 also increases rated battery life from 42 to 50 hours. Apple kept the new models starting prices at $399/369 for Series 12 and $799/749 for Ultra 4. Individual configurations and retailer prices vary. When shouldnt you buy an Apple Watch? Avoid buying an Apple Watch: Just before Apples annual September event, unless you need one immediately. At full price when a major sale is only days away, such as Prime Day or Black Friday. Without comparing prices. Check multiple retailers and use price-tracking tools such as CamelCamelCamel to avoid inflated sale prices. If youre paying extra for cellular but dont need it . Cellular Apple Watch typically cost around $100 more and require a monthly data plan, while the GPS model offers better value for most people. If battery life is your top priority. Apple Watch battery life still trails some competing smartwatches, so you may prefer an alternative platform if multi-day battery life is essential. Best time to buy Why Prime Day (July/October) Best deals on current-generation models. Black Friday (November) Consistently some of the lowest prices of the year. After the September launch Previous-generation models receive substantial discounts. Worst time: August to early September New Apple Watches are expected within weeks. Best Apple Watch prices Check below to find the best price we are seeing right now for each configuration compared to the best price we have ever seen and the full price. U.S. deals Apple Watch Deal MSRP Lowest Apple Watch Series 11, 42mm, GPS $299 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $399 $279 Apple Watch Series 11, 46mm, GPS $329 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $429 $309 Apple Watch Ultra 3 $779 Get the deal at Amazon $30 off $799 $649 Apple Watch SE 3, 40mm, GPS $219 Get the deal at Amazon $30 off $249 $199 Apple Watch SE 3, 44mm, GPS $249 Get the deal at Amazon $30 off $279 $229 U.K. deals Apple Watch Deal RRP Lowest Apple Watch Series 11, 42mm, GPS 299 Get the deal at Amazon 70 off 369 287 Apple Watch Series 11, 46mm, GPS 319 Get the deal at Amazon 80 off 399 317 Apple Watch Ultra 3 729 Get the deal at Amazon 20 off 749 649 Apple Watch SE 3, 40mm, GPS 219 at Amazon 219 197 Apple Watch SE 3, 44mm, GPS 219 Get the deal at Amazon 30 off 249 189.05 Where to find the best Apple Watch deals IDG Apple rarely discounts the Apple Watch itself, so the best deals are usually found at third-party retailers we check these every month and record the best deals here: Top Apple Watch discounts & deals Big savings on all models . Best places to buy : Amazon is consistently one of the best places to find Apple Watch discounts, particularly during major sales. Other good options in the U.S. include Best Buy , Walmart , Target and Costco . In the U.K., check Amazon , Currys , Argos , John Lewis and KRCS . Shop during major sales : The biggest discounts typically arrive during Amazon Prime Day (July and October) and Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November). Savings of $100$150 on current-generation models are common. During Prime Day 2026, for example, the Apple Watch Series 11 fell to $279 ($120 off) and the Ultra 3 dropped to $649 ($150 off). Check for education discounts : Students, teachers and education staff may qualify for discounted Apple Watch pricing through Apples Education Store U.S. (and Education Store U.K. ). For more information read our guide to how to get a student discount at the Apple Education Store . Tip : Before buying, compare prices across several retailers and check the recent price history with a tool such as CamelCamelCamel to make sure youre getting a genuine deal rather than a temporary discount from an inflated price. Is it worth buying a refurbished Apple Watch? Buying a refurbished Apple Watch is another great way to save money, provided you buy from a reputable seller and choose a model that will continue to receive software updates. Apples Certified Refurbished Store is the safest option. Every watch undergoes rigorous testing, cleaning and inspection, comes with a one-year warranty, includes new accessories, and is eligible for AppleCare. Apart from the plain white box, its difficult to tell the difference between a refurbished Apple Watch and a brand-new one. You can typically save around 15% on recent models, with even bigger discounts on older generations. Check Apples U.S. Refurbished Store or U.K. Refurbished Store for current models, configurations and prices. Stock changes regularly; compare any refurbished Series 11 or Ultra 3 with the price of a new Series 12 or Ultra 4 before buying. The best Apple Watch refurbished deals: Apples U.S. Refurbished Store often has Apple Watch Series 11, 10 and 9, SE 3, SE 2, Ultra 2 and Ultra 3. Get a refurbished Apple Watch Series 11 for $339, $60 off You may also find the Apple Watch Series 11, 10 and 9, SE 2, SE 3 and Ultra 3 at Apples U.K. Refurbished Store . Get a refurbished Apple Watch Series 11 for 309, 60 off Third-party refurbishers can also offer excellent value, but quality varies. Terms such as Excellent or Grade Aarent standardised, so always check the sellers warranty, return policy and battery condition before buying. Be aware that Amazon Renewed devices, for example, arent refurbished to Apples standards and may not include a new battery or replacement parts. The other key consideration is software support. Older Apple Watches eventually stop receiving new versions of watchOS, so avoid buying a model thats nearing the end of its supported life. For the best balance of price and features, compare refurbished Series 11 and Ultra 3 models with the new generation first. Series 9, Series 10 and Ultra 2 can cost less and still run watchOS 27, but check their condition and savings carefully. A refurbished Apple Watch can be one of the best values in Apples lineup as long as you buy from a trusted seller and dont choose a model thats too old. Read: Should I buy a refurbished Apple Watch? for more information. FAQ 1. Should I wait for the next Apple Watch? You do not need to wait for 2026s launch: the Series 12 and Ultra 4 went on sale in September 2026, and the SE 3 remains in Apples lineup. If you need a watch now, choose the model that fits your needs and budget. If you are mainly looking for a lower price, consider waiting for a sale or comparing discounted Series 11 and Ultra 3 stock. Apple has not announced when the next Apple Watch models will arrive, but we expect that the next update will happen in September 2027. 2. How long does Apple support an Apple Watch? Apple has traditionally supported Apple Watches with major watchOS updates for around five to six years, but that changed with watchOS 27, announced at WWDC 2026. Apple dropped support for five older models in a single release: Apple Watch Series 6 (2020) Apple Watch Series 7 (2021) Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, 2022) Apple Watch Ultra (1st generation, 2022) As a result, watchOS 27 only supports Apple Watches with an S9 chip or later, starting with the Apple Watch Series 9. While Apple may continue to provide security updates for older models for a limited time, they no longer receive new watchOS features. The change makes software support a much more important consideration when buying an older or refurbished Apple Watch. If you want the longest possible lifespan, choose a model with an S9 chip or newer. 3. Is the Apple Watch Series 11 still worth buying? If it is substantially cheaper than the Series 12. Both have up to 24 hours of rated everyday battery life, but the Series 12 adds more frequent heart-rate and HRV measurements, a Readiness score and support for upcoming Audio Intelligence features, so be sure that you are willing to give those features up for the saving.
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Macworld Beats USB-C cable View Deal (function () { document.querySelector(#sticky-promo-block a).addEventListener(click, function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest(#sticky-promo-block).querySelector(p.promo-title).textContent; const data = { event: stickyConversionUnitClick, eventCategory: Sticky Conversion, eventAction: Click, eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log(Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: , data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Finding super long charging cables that will save you from falling off your bed at night is fairly easy these days, but sometimes you want a super-short one for plugging into nearby port? They can be surprisingly expensive, but but USB-C cable from Beats is just 8 inches long, and today you can get it for $7.60 instead of its usual $19, an impressive 60 percent savings. Its the perfect cable length to use if youre charging your earbuds off your phone or a power bank, or just dont want a long cord snaking around your desk. This cable is tiny on purpose, which is great. At 8 inches long, its perfect to keep in your jacket pocket, a travel pouch, or your cars console. If you have a designated phone spot just by the USB port in your car, as I do, a long cable just gets in the way. Dont let the size fool you because this short cable supports up to 60W, so itll still fast-charge phones, tablets, and other USB-C gear, including your Beats earbuds or AirPods. It can also handle data transfer at USB 2.0 rates, which is great if you also need to quickly move some files around. For $7.60, this Beats USB-C cable is an easy pick if you want a compact, fast, travel-ready cable. So go grab one while its still on sale.
Wide selection of flexible dress shirts fall as low as $10 at Amazon (Up to 50% off)
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Save a whopping $1,210 today on Alienware
As part of its wider sale on Copilot+ PCs and gaming laptops , Woot is offering an Alienware Aurora 16 RTX 5070 gaming laptop for $1,839.99 Prime shipped (a $6 delivery fee applies otherwise). Be sure to enter promo code WOOTPC20 at checkout to see the discounted price. This particular configuration with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD normally goes for $3,050 directly at Dell , where its currently fetching full price. That means todays Woot deal, after applying the promo code, takes a massive $1,210 off its usual going rate. Its a powerful config that should be able to comfortably handle modern games at high settings, and you can learn more about it in detail below. more
Alongside its early Prime Day deals, Amazon is currently offering the Ninja HyperHeat 9-in-1 6.5-Quart Pressure Cooker down at $129.99 shipped, beating out the direct website where its still listed at its full $170 MSRP. This model has kept to its full price for most of the year, with previous discounts down to $140 and an extremely short-lived fall to the $120 low for one day in June during Prime Day. The 24% off deal here gives you the next best price with $40 savings, landing it just $10 above that low. Theres also the brands other appliance deals available in the official Amazon storefront here. more
Official Grand Theft Auto VI Vice City Collector
The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is quickly approaching, and Rockstar just put the epic Goodtime State Vice City Collectors Box up for pre-order . This thing might sell out quick. Grand Theft Auto 6pre-orders are now live at AmazononPS5andXbox. Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Walmart on PS5 and Xbox . more
Nick Clegg calls the EU AI Act a
AI labs cannot keep regulating themselves, Nick Clegg said. A growing backlash against AI shows up in cancelled data center projects, he said. The idea that labs can voluntarily do their own thing is not going to work, he said. Clegg is Metas former president of global affairs and now a general partner at Hiro [] This story continues at The Next Web
Xiaomi's 18 Pro series phones have the latest Snapdragon chip and a Samsung-like privacy screen
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Time is running out to score Lectric
Continuing alongside Lectrics World Car-Free Flash Sale with up to $804 e-bike bundle savings is the backorder bundle deal for the XPress2 Long-Range Step-Thru Cruiser e-bike with a FREE extra battery ($575 value) and $148 additional gear at $1,399 shipped in the raindrop blue or stratus white colorways. This bundle is close to its expected shipping date of the week of September 28. This deal went live at the top of the month and is continuing right up to the shipping date, giving you a little more time to score the latest release with the largest bundle of gear we have tracked since it hit the market in mid-May. The alternate XPress2 Long-Range High-Step model gets a FREE $419 bundle at $1,399 shipped . more
Macworld Back in July 2010, Apple was in crisis mode. Steve Jobs was sick. Gizmodo had just spoiled the launch of one the greatest iPhones ever made. And now headlines all over the web were bashing the iPhone 4 as having a serious antenna flaw . It was so bad that Steve Jobs cut his vacation short and gathered members of the press for an impromptu conference on July 16 to explain the issue and field questions from the press. Weve seen the video of the part where Steve Jobs shows off Apples antenna labs and equipment and explains the weak spots inherent to phones from that time, and announces a free case for every iPhone 4 user. He also announced Apple was extending its iPhone 4 return policy for 30 days. At the conclusion of that presentation, Jobs said this: We love our users. And we try very hard to surprise and delight them Thats what drives us, and when we have problems like this and when people are criticizing us, we take it really personally. Maybe we shouldnt. Maybe we should have a wall of PR people. Keeping us away from all that, but we dontBut the data supports the fact that the iPhone 4 is the best smartphone in the world. And that there is no Antennagate. There is a challenge for the entire smartphone industry. To be able to improve its antenna performance someday to where there are no weak spots on any smartphone. And were dedicated to doing that. Following the 30-minute segment, he invited two of Apples lesser-known executives, CFO Tim Cook and Senior Vice President of Technologies Bob Mansfield, on stage to answer questions. They sat on stools on the stage and called on members of the press in the audience for 45 minutes. And oh boy is it worth watching. Steve Jobs dominates the discussion with a masterful display of poise. He curses, he belittles, he jokes, and he seethes, but mostly, we get to watch Steve Jobs command the room and defuse what could have been a much larger scandal. He doesnt just have an answer for every question, some of which are extremely inane. His answers are detailed, thoughtful, and remarkably insightful. A transcript doesnt do it justice. Take this exchange with Joshua Topolsky from Engadget, for instance: Jobs: Can I replay your question back to you? Topolsky: Sure. Jobs: Youre asking me, is there a software fix for smartphone attenuation thats seen on almost every smartphone when you hold it in certain ways?Is that your question? Topolsky: In your phone. Jobs: So could we leap ahead of almost every smartphone that has attenuation when you hold it in certain ways by having better software on our phone?Id love it. Watching Steve Jobs barely crack a smile during the whole thing is just glorious to behold. Tim Cook speaks up a couple of times and Scott Forstall makes an impromptu appearance as well, but this is mostly a Steve Jobs masterclass.And we finally get to watch it.
Razer's Kiyo V2 Pro webcam can capture 4K video at 60 fps
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Launch discount now live again on Apple
Alongside the ongoing deal on AirPods Pro 3 and early launch deals on Apple Watch Series 12, Amazon has also now brought back the launch discount on Apples new 24GB M6 Mac mini. more
Booking.com says it built AI tools it wishes it had bought off the shelf
AI isnt going to take your job. Somebody who embraces it and learns faster than you might. AI is not going to take away your customers. A company that uses it more smartly than you do might, Booking.com chief business officer James Waters said. Booking.com built AI orchestrations and other tools it now wishes it [] This story continues at The Next Web
Google will launch its first AI chips into orbit next week
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Exclusive iPhone 18 Pro case deals for 9to5 readers: Leather, metal, wood, suede-like, more
The iPhone 18 Pro has arrived and so have a sizable collection of new case options. If youre not going with one of Apples new 18 Pro covers, we have already rounded up some of the best options over at 9to5Mac , but we have also secured some early exclusive discounts on a range of case styles for 9to5 readers, from metal and leather, to wood and suede-like options. Alongside some early discounts on more affordable models from Spigen , TORRAS , and others, you can head below to land some exclusive discounts. more
Almost 90% of the AI agent prototypes Amazon teams built two years ago never reached production, AWS vice president of agentic AI Swami Sivasubramanian said. Amazon was then starting to invest heavily in agents. Sivasubramanian spoke on Wednesday at HumanX in Amsterdam. Citing analysts, he said 17% of organizations have successfully deployed AI agents and [] This story continues at The Next Web
Oracle cites force majeure over New Mexico data centre, Bloomberg reports
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Supply chains are at risk: O-ID raises $1.2m for modular humanoid robots
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Lovable says two-thirds of the Fortune 500 use it and revenue hit $600m
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The the physical copy of the Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake is still available at $10 off via Amazon, and it might not be for much longer, but there is also only 48-hours left on the big Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale as well. From a rare all-time low on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller at 30% off to a plethora of Switch and Switch 2 game deals, this week is a great time to shore up your back catalogue and land some deals on new titles. The Nintendo Switch Sports Resort pre-order discount at $10 off is back in stock at Amazon, and this weeks rare deal on Metroid Prime Remastered is now live again down at $27.99 Prime shipped this is 30% off and quickly went out of stock after this weeks Nintendo sale went live. But theres a whole lot more than that down below: Pikmin 3 Deluxe $42 (Reg. $60) BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster $32 (Reg. $40) Disney Afternoon Collection Switch 2 $35 (Reg. $40) DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined Switch 2 $45 (Reg. $60) Kirby Air Riders Switch 2 $51 (Reg. $70) Amazon Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale Walmart Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale GameStop Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale eShop Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale Zelda Ocarina of Time remake pre-order discount now live at Amazon more
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iPhone 18 Pro review: The best boring gets
Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Crazy-fast performance Better cooling performance A pro camera that finally feels like it Cons The price went up There are no major new features The design is the same Our Verdict Its hard to get excited about a new iPhone that is just the same thing but faster and with a slightly better camera, especially when the iPhone Duo was announced at the same time. But the impressive A20 Pro performance and efficiency really help make this the iPhone Pro to beat all others. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today The iPhone 18 Pro is just like last years iPhone, but faster and with a slightly better camera. Thats it. Back in the early iPhone days, we would call this an S model, because a year after the iPhone 4, there was the iPhone 4s . A year after the iPhone 5, the 5s . After the 6, the 6s . And each one was physically identical to its predecessor, but faster and with a somewhat better camera. If you wanted to think of this as the iPhone 17 Pro S, youd be spot on. The thing about those S models is that, while they were kind of boring, they were still the best iPhones. So is it with this years modeltheres no incredible new feature or design change to get excited about, but that same but better formula results in one of the best iPhones in a long time. The iPhone 17 Pro, but better Last year, Apple introduced a new Cosmic Orange color for iPhone 17 Pro that shocked everyone with its boldness. It was an instant hit. So its a little disappointing that the only thing visually different about the iPhone 18 Pro is that they got rid of Cosmic Orange and replaced it with Burgundy. Which is a fine color, but its no Cosmic Orange. Theres a black and a silver this year, along with a new pale blue called Glacier . The iPhone 18 Pro, show in Glacier blue, is much more subdued than the ultra-bright 17 Pro Foundry Beyond the colors, youd be hard-pressed to notice a difference between last years pro iPhones and this years. They have the same dimensions, though this years phones are just a touch heavier. Theyre so similar that some cases for the iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max will fit the iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max just fine. Certain other cases fit poorly because the camera plateau is about a half-millimeter taller on the new phones; it all depends on the design of the case. Youll also notice, when the iPhone is on, that the Dynamic Island cutout is just a little smaller, which leaves enough room for two dynamic activities to be tracked at once. Apple moved the IR sensor used with Face ID under the display and off to the side, behind a row of pixels with some sub-pixels removed and others made brighter to compensate. You cant see it at all, and in my testing it seems to work just fine. But I also havent really found the smaller Dynamic Island has changed things much for me, either. Its whats on the inside that makes the 18 Pro special: a new processor system and some camera improvements. iPhone 18 Pro: A20 Pro performance The A20 Pro is Apples first chip built on a 2nm process, and its seriously impressive. Its not just the chip itself that makes the difference here; its what we might call the A20 Pro system . It involves a new packaging technique that puts the RAM off to the side of the chip for better cooling and an all new vapor chamberalso for better cooling. Its still a six-core CPU, but both the Super cores and the efficiency cores are improved, and the memory bus is 50 percent wider, providing 50 percent more bandwidth. The GPU is 7 cores, up for 6 in the A19 Pro, and also features architectural improvements. Take a look at these numbers. Foundry In the older Geekbench 6 test, single-core performance jumps an impressive 26 percent. The multi-core score is up even more at 30 percent higher. Thats a crazy jump for one year. Foundry The more modern Geekbench 7 tests are also more strenuous, but the results are the same: a single-core score is 26 percent higher and a multi-core score is 28 percent higher. Apple calls its big cores desktop class and thats not just hype. This is single-core performance that is higher than an M5 and multi-core performance equal to an M3. In your phone . In your pocket . To put this CPU performance in context, this is a single-core score that beats the best Ryzen or Intel Core i7 desktop CPUs without exotic overclocking, and a multi-core score in the same range as most 8-core desktop CPUs from two or three years ago. As impressive as the CPU is, the GPU seems to get an even bigger speed boost. Lets take a lot at GPU performance for computational tasks (image segmentation, horizon detection, blurring backgrounds, face detection, and so on) using Geekbench 7s GPU test. Foundry A 46 percent jump in GPU compute performance in a single year? It seems unthinkable, but Apple increased memory bandwidth by 50 percent and that is often a bottleneck for all kinds of graphics performance. For context, an M4 Mac scores around 54,000 in this test13 percent slower. This is performance somewhere in-between the M1 Pro and the regular M5. In your pocket. But thats GPU compute. Surely when it comes to rendering complex 3D graphics like the kind used for high-end games, and stressing the CPU at the same time, the improvement isnt as big? Think again. Foundry Through several generations of 3DMark real-time graphics benchmarks, we see massive improvements with the A20 Pro. The relatively simple Wild Life Extreme test is 93 percent faster, almost twice as fast! The Solar Bay benchmark stepped up complexity and added some ray tracing elements, and the A20 Pro is 57 percent faster that last years A19 Pro. Steel Nomad Light is the heaviest test, though it doesnt feature any ray tracing. Its 53 percent faster. This is graphics rendering performance that is faster than the M4 an an iPad Pro and almost as fast as an M5. Spot-checking with actual games, which are harder to benchmark in a deterministic fashion, we see a lot of the same results. Most games either just lock at 60 frames per second, or theyre anywhere from 40 percent faster to almost twice as fast. The Neural Engine is more difficult to test, but the Geekbench AI benchmark affords us the ability to get a look at running machine learning routines on the Neural Engine alone if we want. Foundry Most of the ML/AI code that runs on neural processing units (NPUs) are the lighter half-precision and quantized routines that demand quick results in a power-efficient way. The new Neural Engine has double the cores and runs these sorts of tasks more than 40 percent faster. Apples been steadily improving Neural Engine performance for years, but we usually see a 20-30 percent boost, not this. Again, this is desktop-class stuff. An M5 doesnt deliver scores like this, even. Apple doubled the Neural Engine cores in the M6, though, and that manages to pull ahead of the A20 Pro. Ive been testing and reviewing consumer tech for over 20 years, from early DIY gaming PCs through mobile technology and beyond. Im not easily impressed by a year-over-year performance improvement. But the A20 Pro has me genuinely shocked. Single-core, multi-core, GPU, Neural Engineits all drastically faster than the A19 Pro, which was already at the top of its class. In test after test, the A20 Pro delivers results that equal desktop-class chips of the sort youd find in thin-and-light laptops bought in the last year or two. iPhone 18 Pro: Camera improvements For all the pro features Apple has added to the Pro iPhone cameras over the years ProRAW photos, ProRES video, Dolby Vision, Genlock syncing, and so on the actual photo-taking experience has felt decidedly point-and-shoot. If you wanted to take real control over your shots, youd have to ditch the default Camera app and use a third-party app such as Halide or Blackmagic Camera . This year, Apple has finally added what it calls Pro controls to the Camera app, which eliminates the need to use one of those apps for most photographers that want more than point-and-shoot style control. You get menus to adjust white balance, focus distance, shutter speed, and lens aperture, and can display a real-time histogram. Foundry Its hard to believe that it took Apple this long to provide these basic manual controls, at least for the Pro iPhones. And it should be a scandal that theyre only available on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, instead of coming as a software update to earlier Pro models. Theres nothing about any of these controls, save for the aperture setting, that need to be exclusive to this years models. And indeed, most of them are alredy available on third-party apps. About that aperture setting. Its true, the main camera (and only the main camera) now has an adjustable physical aperture. It only has four settings: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, and f/4. It defaults to f/1.8, which is a similar aperture wideness to earlier iPhones, and performs about the same. But its neat to see it move! Foundry The f/1.48 is wider and lets in more light, so it kicks in during low-light scenes, but an aperture that wide on a sensor this small results in slightly less sharp photos. So it wouldnt be a good setting for a fixed-aperture lens on other iPhones, but its nice to have in a pinch. Moving up to higher f-stop numbers makes the aperture smaller, which lets in less light and is more appropriate for bright daytime photography. It also makes the focus depth longer, so more of the background is in focus. Foundry Heres an example. Focusing on the tree in the foreground, you can see the ladder in the background get a bit sharper as the aperture gets smaller. The effect is not dramatic; small sensors are less responsive to this sort of thing, and a maximum F-stop of 4 is still pretty wide. Most full-frame cameras have a maximum F-stop of at least F/16 or F/22. Users have complained for years now that Apples more recent image processing pipelines tend to make photos look worse than they did on older phones. The chief complaint seems to be oversaturation of colors and tone and a plastic effect that loses all grain and texture. This year, Apple has tweaked its Photographic Styles setup yet again to give users more control over color temperature and tone. New this year is a texture setting that lets you increase or decrease fine texture detail or adjust the amount of skin smoothing or brightening. Foundry Its another good attempt to bring some authenticity and humanity back into photos that, by their very nature, are very processed. I like it, but I think Apple may have been better off paying attention to the Process Zero fad sweeping the third-party camera apps lately, and provided a similar control of its own. Just a one-button, minimal processing setting that turns off all the AI help and gives you an authentic image, warts and all. There a couple of other new tricks. A smart focus tracking feature lets you tap on an object and the focus will follow it as it moves. And Apple Reference Image, which signs individual pixels of the image and makes the original available all the time, to verify it has not been edited. You have to turn that on in Settings > Camera > Apple Reference Image , and then you have to take photos using the new Reference mode that appears. I suspect it wont be used much outside of photojournalism. Apples big advancement this year, the variable aperture camera, is a bit of a letdown. Theres just not enough aperture range for it to make a big difference with this small sensor. The new software controls, on the other hand, are very welcome and most of them should have been included on the Pro phones years ago. As much as I appreciate their inclusion in the standard Camera app today, I find it frustrating that Apple limits them to the iPhone 18 Pro for no good reason. iPhone 18 Pro: Battery, charging, and thermal improvements The A20 Pros performance is off-the-charts good, but it doesnt suffer from poor efficiency at all. Quite the opposite. I used Geekbench 4s battery benchmark, which runs sporadic tests in the background to keep the processor busy. Its a more realistic and repeatable test than a typical video playback benchmark. (Dear Primate Labs : Please incorporate a new battery test in Geekbench 7!) I kept the display fixed at 200 nits of brightness, which is about midway on the brightness slider, and turned off all dynamic brightness and low-battery mode features. Foundry Were looking at a 12 percent increase in battery life from last years model. The iPhone 18 Pro Max, which is identical in every way except size and battery, lasts an impressive 25 percent longer than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. It really is impressive to see how far iPhone battery life has come in just a few years. In three generations, Apple has more than doubled the real usable battery life of the iPhone Pro models. It has sort of flown under the radar, but Apple improved charging speed this year as well. Foundry The iPhone 18 Pro charges at a little bit higher rate from 0-80 percent, then sort of flatlines at around 10W or less for the rest of the charge curve. This gets it to 50 percent a few mintues faster than the iPhone 17 Pro, to 80 percent about 10 minutes faster, and to 100 percent almost 20 minutes faster. Its not a huge improvement, and its not as fast as the very fastest-charging Android phones, but its a noticeable improvement all the same. Apple has made a big deal out of its new thermal solution, with a much bigger vapor chamber and a new chip packaging technique that moves the RAM to the side so it and the processor can be cooled more effectively. Its a difficult thing to reliably test, but I can say from a year of experience with the iPhone 17 Pro that the iPhone 18 Pro definitely gets less hot. Playing certain games, recording extended video, and other long-term intensive tasks would often make the iPhone 17 Pro rather hot to the touch. I cant claim that the 18 Pro stays cool in these same situations, but the heat buildup is very obviously less. Should you buy an iPhone 18 Pro? The iPhone 18 Pro could truly be called the iPhone 17 Pro S. It looks and acts the same as last years flagship. The only really new features are a variable aperture feature that doesnt really make that much of a difference and some really welcome Camera app upgrades that have been available in third-party apps for years, and have no real business being locked to the new phone. The A20 Pro is a revelation. Its a high high water mark for mobile performance and efficiency, with real speeds that push into laptop territory and even longer battery life than the very good battery life of last years iPhone. Its a year-over-year performance leap we almost never see anymore. But it doesnt enable anything new . The phone looks the same, and most of the features are the same. Theres no special AI thing or awesome new capability you get with the iPhone 18 Pro that you dont get with the iPhone 17 Pro (outside of the variable aperture and aforementioned photography features that other apps have). So this years best iPhone is last years best iPhone, only more so. Much faster. Longer battery life. Faster charging. And a camera thats just a bit better. Oh, and the price went up by $100, or $300 if you get the highest storage tiers. iPhone 17 Pro S indeed.
Most affordable USB-C Apple Magic Keyboard nearly 20% off for today only
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It is that time of year when a plethora of new third-party accessories land to support the new iPhone release, from cases and chargers to new headphone releases, and more. There are certainly some great third-party options out there, many of which we have already detailed, but for me Apple makes some of the best and most useful iPhone 18 Pro add-ons out there. So good in fact, its hard to really even consider them accessories AirPods Pro 3 and AirTag 2 and they are both on sale for release week. more
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Macworld Podcast: iOS 27 and macOS 27 reviews
Macworld Apple released iOS 27 and macOS 27, and on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the new operating systems and what you should know. This is episode 1001 with Michael Simon , Jason Cross , and Roman Loyola . Watch episode 1001 on YouTube Listen to episode 1001 on Apple Podcasts Tune in to episode 1001 on Spotify Get info Click on the links below to learn more about what was discussed on the show. iOS 27: Major features, compatible iPhones, updates, and more iOS 27 is here and you shouldnt wait to get it on your iPhone A pple Watch Series 4 (2018) review Comment Corner I am one of those few who have been listening to your podcast for longer than my children have been alive. I still have fond memories of trying to sync it to my iPod. Part of me kind of hoped that you would do the same thing that Chris Breen did around episode 500 and bring Cyrus back to do the intro. It was still nice to hear his voice. Andrew G. via email I wanted to comment on the aspect ratio of the Duos outer and inner screens both about 1.4 : 1. As an ex-graphic designer, this ratio (known as the silver ratio, 1 to the square root of 2) is very well known to me. That is because in the UK and Europe all our paper sizes are based on this ratio. A4 is 297 x 210mm which when folded exactly in half results in A5, which has the same ratio. This continues with smaller sizes of A6, etc. Going the other way, A3 is double A4, etc, until you get to A0, which has a surface area of 1 metre squared. Neat eh? The iPhone Duo therefore is like an A5 sheet of paper, folded in half when closed, and is something that will have been very familiar with Molly Anderson who (like Jony Ive) is from the UK. Stuart G. via email Subscribe to the Macworld Podcast You can subscribe to the Macworld Podcastor leave us a review! right here in the Podcasts app . The Macworld Podcast is also available on Spotify and on the Macworld Podcast YouTube channel . Or you can point your favorite podcast-savvy RSS reader at: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/macworld To find previous episodes, visit Macworlds podcast page or our home on MegaPhone . Apple
OpenAI agent broke into Australia
The Australian government website, which contains information on Medicare, the countrys public health scheme, was broken into by an AI agent operated by OpenAI, the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, said on Wednesday. Albanese gave a statement at a press conference in New York, where he is participating in the UN General Assembly. On 18 June, [] This story continues at The Next Web
From Static to Adaptive: Why This Fall Is the Right Time to Rethink How You Sit
Macworld Sit Smarter. Save Bigger. Up to 37% Off LiberNovo's Ergonomic Chairs VIEW SALE (function () { document.querySelector(#sticky-promo-block a).addEventListener(click, function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest(#sticky-promo-block).querySelector(p.promo-title).textContent; const data = { event: stickyConversionUnitClick, eventCategory: Sticky Conversion, eventAction: Click, eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log(Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: , data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Most people dont notice discomfort building up. It arrives graduallya tight lower back by mid-afternoon at your MacBook, a stiff neck after a long session color-grading in Final Cut Pro, restlessness that no amount of adjusting a static chair seems to fix. The problem isnt willpower or posture discipline. Its that traditional chairs are built to hold one position, while the human body is built to move. Thats the premise behind LiberNovos Omni and Maxis ranges, two lines of dynamic ergonomic chairs designed around a simple idea: support should adjust to you, continuously, not the other way around. And this fall, as National Ergonomics Month puts a spotlight on healthier sitting habits, LiberNovo is running its Fall Prime Sale offering up to 37% off selected chairs and accessories for anyone ready to make that upgrade. LiberNovo Why Dynamic Support Matters Sitting for eight or more hours a daythe reality for most developers building in Xcode, creatives rendering timelines in Final Cut Pro or Logic Pro, and hybrid professionals running their whole workday off a MacBookputs sustained pressure on the same muscles and joints hour after hour. A static chair, no matter how well-cushioned, locks the body into one shape. Over weeks and months, that compounds into fatigue, tightness, and reduced focus, whether youre compiling code or scrubbing through 4K footage. LiberNovos answer is a dynamic engineering approach: Adaptive Lumbar Support that shifts with your movement, a OmniStretch Recovery Mode that introduces gentle relief during the workday, and a 105 to 160 recline range that lets users transition fluidly between focused, upright work at a standing desk and full relaxation. The goal isnt just comfort in the momentits converting hours of sedentary strain into ongoing postural relief. The design idea is what LiberNovo calls a Dynamic Support System: headrest, backrest, armrests and seat move in sync, so support follows the body rather than holding it in one posture. LiberNovo What to Look for in a Premium Ergonomic Chair Before buying, its worth understanding what actually separates a premium ergonomic chair from a standard one: adjustability that matches your body (not a one-size-fits-all frame), lumbar support that moves with you rather than staying fixed, and a recline mechanism engineered for smooth, controlled transitions rather than an abrupt drop. For Mac users whove already invested in a considered desk setupa Studio Display, a mechanical keyboard, a well-placed Mac mini or Mac Studiothe chair is often the last piece to get the same attention. Maxis is this falls campaign heroa larger-size dynamic chair series purpose-built for Big & Tall users, available in Basic, Standard, and Premium configurations across Manual, Electric, and Airflow versions. It features a 52 cm ultra-deep seat for extended thigh support, a wider back frame (430 mm shoulder span, 520 mm waist width), an extended-reach U-shaped headrest, curved arc armrests that reduce waist compression, and a six-spring progressive recline system for stability at scale. The Maxis frame is rated to 399 lb (181 kg) and sized for users from 510 to 67 (178200cm). Maxis Airflow adds Active AirFlow Ventilation, a sensor-driven seat ventilation system powered by a rechargeable batterya feature otherwise available only on the Omni Pro. Omni rounds out the lineup for a broader range of needs and budgets: Omni Pro for a fully loaded electric experience, Omni GEN for balanced everyday versatility, and Omni SE as an accessible entry point for a first ergonomic upgrade. A core engineering feature shared by the Omni and Maxis is the Bionic FlexFit backrest, which uses eight adaptive panels and 16 pivot points to contour along the spines natural S-curve. LiberNovo A Rare Window to Invest Ergonomic seating is a long-term investment, and this sale is structured accordingly. Shoppers who buy early get 30-day price protection, along with gifts and automatic savings on qualifying ordersso theres no pressure to rush a decision to catch the best price. Teams of five or morethink a Mac-based creative studio or dev team outfitting a new officecan also access special bulk pricing across eligible Maxis and Omni configurations, making this a practical moment for standardizing on better seating. Whether the goal is powering through long Xcode builds, editing for hours in Final Cut Pro without stiffness, or simply sitting better at your home office Mac setup, the LiberNovo Fall Prime Sale is a chance to treat your chair as what it actually is: infrastructure for how you work, create, and feel every day. LiberNovo LiberNovo View LiberNovo Fall Prime Sale Deals
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