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Audible Prime Day Deal — 3 Months for $3 Audible is running a limited-time Prime Day promotion: get three months of Audible Premium Plus for just $3 total (about $1/month for the first three months). After the initial three-month period the subscription will automatically renew at the regular price of $14.95 per month. Key details Price: 3 months for $3 (approx. $1/month). Auto-renew: $14.95/month after the trial period unless you cancel. Prime members: Receive 2 credits in the first month of the trial. Catalog: Thousands of audiobooks, Audible Originals and podcasts; subscribers keep one audiobook per month. Availability: Offer runs through December 16. Amazon Prime Day is on October 7–8, and deals typically start beforehand. Who should consider this If you enjoy audiobooks but prefer listening over reading, commute frequently,…

Prime Day Vacuum Deals — Robot & Traditional Roundup Day 2 of Prime Day still has heavy discounts on both robot and traditional vacuums. Below is a concise roundup of standout deals and quick notes to help you choose between corded, cordless or robotic options. (Source: Engadget review roundup — no RSS link included.) Best Prime Day robot vacuum deals Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum — Self-empty base (up to 60 days), LiDAR mapping, ~2-hour run time. Search on Amazon Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch — Mop/vac combo that self-cleans, refills water and empties bin for ~30 days. Search on Amazon Dreame X40 Ultra — High-performance vacuum+mop with separated wet/dry systems to prevent leaks. Search on Amazon Shark Matrix Plus (UR2360S) 2-in-1 — Self-cleaning, self-emptying, mop+vac for hands-off wet cleaning. Search on…

Best VPN deals right now — NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark & more A roundup of the best long-term VPN discounts available now. These offers generally require 2–3 year commitments but cut the monthly cost dramatically. Always check renewal pricing and refund/trial terms before you buy. Top deals (highlights) NordVPN — $83.43 for a 2-year plan + 3 months free (~77% off). Official site ExpressVPN (Basic) — $97.72 for a 2-year plan + 4 months free (~73% off). Official site ExpressVPN (Advanced) — $125.72 for a 2-year plan + 4 months free (~67% off). Official site Surfshark (Starter) — $53.73 for a 2-year plan + 3 months free (~87% off). Official site Surfshark (Starter+) — $59.13 for a 2-year plan + 3 months free (~87% off). Official site Surfshark One — $67.23…

Anker Prime Day Deals — Power Banks, Wireless Chargers & Charging Gear Prime Day is a great time to pick up Anker charging essentials at a discount. Whether you need extra USB-C cables for travel, a compact power bank for day trips, or a wireless charger for your nightstand or desk, buying spares during sales saves money and hassle. Quick tips Buy extra USB-C cables to keep in luggage, car and office. Choose power-bank capacity based on use: 5K–10K mAh for phones, higher capacity for tablets/laptops. Get a wireless charging stand for desks, and a lay-flat pad for nightstands. Pick up spare surge protectors — you can never have too many outlets. Suggested products & where to find them Search links (US Amazon, affiliate tag included): Power banks (examples): Anker…

Prime Day Speaker Deals — Top Picks & Amazon Links Prime Day discounts are still rolling for speakers: portable Bluetooth models, smart speakers and soundbars from JBL, Bose, Ultimate Ears, Sonos, Anker and more. Below are our top picks with quick notes and Amazon search links (affiliate tag included). JBL Xtreme 2 — Loud portable with long battery life. Buy / See deals JBL Flip 6 — Tough, all-round performer. Buy / See deals JBL Go 3 — Small carabiner speaker for outdoor use. Buy / See deals Beats Pill — Bass-forward portable with USB-C lossless option. Buy / See deals Ultimate Ears Miniroll — Pocketable with surprising volume. Buy / See deals UE Boom 4 — 360° sound and waterproof for parties/camping. Buy / See deals UE Everboom —…

Best Prime Day SSD & microSD deals still available Prime Day discounts on SSDs, portable SSDs and microSD cards are still available and offer great value if you need faster storage for gaming, photography, or heavy processing tasks. Here are top picks and quick notes: Samsung 990 Evo Plus 1TB — $60Top-tier internal SSD performance for a huge boost in load times and responsiveness. Find it on Amazon: Search Samsung 990 Evo Plus 1TB on Amazon SanDisk 1TB microSD — $100Great for Nintendo Switch and cameras; 1TB of portable storage. Find it on Amazon: Search SanDisk 1TB microSD on Amazon SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 2TB — $150Rugged external SSD with solid transfer speeds and IP65 protection. Find it on Amazon: Search SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD on Amazon Lexar, Crucial,…

Apple explains how it will comply with Texas SB2420 (App Store age-verification) Summary: Effective Jan 1, 2026, new Apple accounts created in Texas must verify that the user is 18 or older. Accounts for users under 18 must be linked to a parent or guardian via Family Sharing; parents must approve downloads, in‑app purchases and other transactions. Apple is introducing developer-facing tools: the Declared Age Range API (available now) and additional APIs later this year to handle parental consent re‑requests and consent revocation. Apple opposes the law’s approach, warning it could force collection of sensitive personal data and harm user privacy. What developers need to know Apple says developers will need to update apps to integrate parental consent flows and age-restricted features. The Declared Age Range API is available now…

Best iPads for 2025 — Quick Guide & Picks Short summary: We tested every current iPad and picked the iPad Air (M3) as our top overall pick for 2025 and the iPad (A16) as the best budget option. If you want a large screen for streaming choose a bigger iPad; if you want laptop-like productivity, pick the M3 Air and its keyboard/stylus accessories. Not sure? Read the highlights below and tell us what you use an iPad for in the comments. Top picks Best overall: iPad Air (M3) Budget pick: iPad (A16) How we test We spend several days with each iPad doing typical tasks: video playback, web browsing, gaming, 4K photo/video editing, FaceTime, multitasking, and using Apple Pencil. We also run benchmarks (Geekbench 6, 3DMark, GFXBench Metal), measure boot/app-open…

Best Prime Day Kitchen Deals — Day 2 (October) Prime Day is on its second day and many kitchen deals are still live — but most end tonight. Below are our top tested picks and current sale prices. Click any link to search the product on Amazon (affiliate): KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer — $379 ($121 off). Search on Amazon Ninja Creami ice cream maker — $180 ($50 off). Search on Amazon Cosori 9-in-1 TurboBlaze Air Fryer — $90 ($30 off). Search on Amazon Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Blender — $90 ($40 off). Search on Amazon Ninja Dual Foodie Zone Air Fryer (DZ302) — $160 ($70 off). Search on Amazon Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Blender (625W) — $200 ($100 off). Search on Amazon Instant Pot Vortex Plus with Clear Cook — $80…

TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 x New Balance — Full overview TAG Heuer has unveiled the Connected Calibre E5 in a standout New Balance Edition featuring a bold purple-and-green colorway (fans note an Evangelion Unit‑01 vibe). The watch pairs TAG Heuer's luxury finish with a sporty, sneaker‑inspired strap and promises solid outdoors performance. Key specs Case: Grade 2 titanium (black DLC on some finishes) Design: New Balance–inspired flexible bi‑material strap; bold purple & green colorway Display: AMOLED, outdoor‑readable (domed sapphire on higher trims) Battery: ~1.5 days per charge in normal use; charges 0→100% in about 90 minutes GPS: Dual‑band (improved positioning accuracy) Sensors: Heart rate, step counter, SpO2, sleep tracking (and other fitness sensors) Chip & OS: Reports vary; some sources mention Snapdragon 5100+ but TAG Heuer notes its own…