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AirPods Pro 3 get first price drop since launch — should you buy now or wait? Weeks after their early-September debut, Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are seeing their first price reductions. The markdowns are still modest, but they hint at deeper holiday discounts as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach. What’s changed First official price dip: Initial reductions are small, but they break launch pricing and often precede larger promos. Retailer variance: Some lesser-known shops may advertise steeper cuts; stick to trusted sellers to avoid warranty or return headaches. Expectations: If history is a guide, bigger bundles or gift-card promos tend to arrive closer to major sales events. Tips before you buy Set price alerts: Track multiple retailers and compare taxes, shipping and any open-box options. Check return windows: Favor…

Fujifilm X‑T30 III adds film‑simulation dial, 6.2K video and faster AF — still no IBIS Fujifilm has answered what comes next for its compact X‑T30 line. The new X‑T30 III keeps the 26.1MP X‑Trans sensor but adds a faster image processor, improved AI subject‑detect autofocus, and a dedicated film‑simulation dial — while staying remarkably light for travel and street work. What’s new at a glance Film‑simulation dial: Replaces the previous mode dial (as seen on X‑M5/X‑T50) for quick access to looks like Reala Ace and Nostalgic Neg, plus 3 custom recipe slots. Speed & AF: New processor doubles processing speed vs. the last model and brings AI subject detection (Auto‑Tracking, Animals, Birds, Vehicles). Video upgrade: Up to 6.2K/30p across the full sensor, or 4K/60p with a mild 1.18× crop, with…

Best Wireless Earbuds in 2025: A Quick Buying Guide and What Really Matters Wireless earbuds are now the default way to listen on the move. They’re tiny, pocketable and pair quickly with phones, tablets and laptops. But picking the right pair depends on your fit preferences, feature needs and budget. Here’s a concise guide to help you decide—without getting lost in marketing jargon. Key things to decide first Fit and comfort: Sealed in-ear buds offer better passive isolation and stronger ANC; semi-open (AirPods-style) buds feel lighter and keep you aware of your surroundings. Noise control: If you want quiet, choose strong active noise cancellation plus a good transparency mode you can toggle quickly. Battery life: Expect ~5 hours per charge on average (more on some models), with multiple recharges from…

How to Choose the Best Wireless Earbuds in 2025: What Matters, What to Skip Wireless earbuds are the default way to listen on the go—lightweight, pocketable and quick to pair with phones, tablets and laptops. But the best choice for you depends on fit, features and budget. Here’s a practical guide to what actually matters in 2025, plus tips based on common test criteria used by reviewers. Key decisions before you buy Fit and design: Choose sealed in‑ear buds for better passive isolation and ANC performance, or semi‑open buds (e.g., classic AirPods style) for all‑day comfort and greater awareness of your surroundings. Controls and usability: Check for auto‑pause, customizable touch/press controls, and volume control on‑ear so you don’t sacrifice a core function. Connectivity: Look for reliable Bluetooth and multipoint (two…

Vodafone revamps fiber plans: more speed for the same price, top tier gets cheaper (from Oct 26) Vodafone Germany is updating its fiber (Glasfaser) tariffs starting October 26. The company says customers will get more performance for the same monthly price, and the largest plan is seeing a price reduction. As always, availability depends on whether fiber is deployed at your address. What’s changing Higher speeds at the same price point: Vodafone is adjusting tiers to deliver more bandwidth without raising the monthly fee. Cheaper top tier: The most expensive plan gets a price cut to improve value for heavy users and households with many devices. Availability caveat: Upgrading still requires an active fiber connection at your location; many areas remain in rollout. How to check and compare Check address…

ALSO TM‑B: Rivian spinoff rethinks the e‑bike with software‑defined pedaling Rivian’s micromobility spinoff Also has unveiled its first e‑bike, the TM‑B — a modular, tech‑forward design aimed at commuting, trail rides and family/cargo hauling. The standout feature is “DreamRide”, a software‑defined pedaling system that decouples the pedals from the rear wheel to tune ride feel in software. Key features at a glance Software‑defined pedaling (DreamRide): Pedal input feeds a generator that powers the battery; assistance and “gearing” are controlled in software. A limp mode lets you pedal enough power to reach a charger if the pack is depleted. Battery & range: Removable USB‑C battery options with up to 60 miles (standard) or 100 miles (large). Packs can double as high‑capacity power banks off the bike. Speed: Throttle up to 20…

Also (Rivian spinoff) debuts TM‑B e‑bike with “DreamRide” virtual drivetrain; TM‑Q pedal‑assist quads teased with Amazon Also, the micromobility startup spun out of Rivian, unveiled its first products: the TM‑B e‑bike and previews of two pedal‑assist quads called TM‑Q. The TM‑B targets commuting, trail rides and kid/cargo hauling with a modular design and a tech‑forward, software‑defined drivetrain. TM‑B e‑bike: key features “DreamRide” virtual drivetrain: Pedaling powers a generator that feeds the battery instead of a mechanical chain to the wheel, enabling software‑defined pedaling with auto and manual “gear” modes. Batteries (USB‑C removable): Two sizes—up to 60 miles (standard) or 100 miles (large). Doubles as a large external power bank off the bike. Speed: Throttle up to 20 mph; up to 28 mph with pedal assist (local laws apply). Regen braking…

Apple removes Tea and TeaOnHer from the App Store over privacy and moderation issues Apple has pulled the dating apps Tea and TeaOnHer from the App Store, citing violations of its policies around user privacy, user-generated content (UGC) moderation, and review integrity. The decision follows months of safety concerns and multiple reported data breaches. What Apple says was violated Privacy & consent: Apps must not share or use personal data without explicit permission. UGC safeguards: Apps that host user content must provide tools to report offensive material, block abusive users, and filter objectionable content before it’s posted. Review issues: Apple flagged an “excessive” volume of negative reviews and complaints, including reports of minors’ personal details being shared. Security history and context Tea (Tea Dating Advice): Went viral in 2024–2025; suffered…

Reddit sues Perplexity and three data‑scraping firms over alleged unlicensed use of Reddit content Reddit has filed suit against Perplexity, SerApi, OxyLabs and AWMProxy, alleging the companies scraped Reddit content from Google search results without a license and used or resold that data. The complaint seeks financial damages and a permanent injunction to stop the sale or reuse of previously scraped Reddit material. Key allegations and evidence End‑run around licensing: Since 2023, Reddit has charged for data/API access and signed paid deals with Google and OpenAI. The suit claims the defendants avoided those fees by scraping search result pages for Reddit posts. Test‑post sting: Reddit says it created a hidden “test post” that was only crawlable by Google. Within hours, content from that post appeared in Perplexity’s answers, which Reddit…

Anthropic launches Claude Haiku 4.5 and upgrades Claude Desktop Anthropic announced Claude Haiku 4.5, a smaller, faster, and more cost‑efficient model that the company says delivers near‑frontier coding performance at roughly one‑third the cost and over 2× the speed of larger predecessors. Alongside the model, Anthropic rolled out notable Claude Desktop upgrades for file creation/editing and secure code execution—aimed squarely at developers and teams. What’s new Claude Haiku 4.5: Optimized for speed and price while retaining high coding quality and real‑time responsiveness. Anthropic positions it as a workhorse for IDE‑style assistance and multi‑agent orchestration. Claude Desktop upgrades: Create and edit docs, spreadsheets, slides and PDFs; run code in a sandboxed environment; standardize workflows with Skills; and manage security via improved admin controls/desktop extensions. Policy update: Anthropic updated consumer terms and…