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Immich: Private alternative to iCloud Photos goes official Immich, the open-source, self-hosted photo and video management app, has reached its first stable release. Designed as a privacy-focused alternative to cloud services like iCloud Photos or Google Photos, Immich offers features such as automatic mobile uploads, facial recognition, album management and web/mobile access while keeping your media on hardware you control. Key features Automatic upload from mobile devices Face recognition and grouping Web and native mobile apps (iOS/Android) Self-hosted: run on your own server or NAS (Docker-supported) Open-source — code and development on GitHub Where to get it Official site: https://immich.app GitHub repo: https://github.com/immich-app/immich Documentation / Quick start: https://immich.app/docs/overview/welcome/ Notes The first stable release marks a major milestone for Immich, but if you self-host, remember to follow best practices for backups…

Prime Day Kitchen Deals: Best Appliance Discounts & Where to Buy Prime Day discounts have landed on a wide range of kitchen gadgets — from immersion blenders and air fryers to espresso machines and juicers. Below is a curated list of notable deals (prices reported at time of roundup). Click any product to search for current listings on Amazon (affiliate link). Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Blender — reported around $90. Great for quick sauces and soups. Shop Vitamix 2-Speed Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Blender — reported around $200. More power (625W) and versatility. Shop Vitamix 5-Speed Ninja Creami ice cream maker — bundle with extra pints reported ~$200. Shop Ninja Creami Ninja 5.5-Quart Air Fryer XL (AF150AMZ) — reported ~$130. Larger capacity for families. Shop Ninja 5.5-Quart AF150AMZ Ninja Dual Foodi Zone…

Prime Big Deal Days — Best Apple Deals Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are bringing solid discounts on Apple gear. Below are the standout offers to watch — prices and availability may change during the sale. Apple AirPods 4 — $90 (save $39). Quick link: Apple AirPods 4 on Amazon Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $430 (save $119). Quick link: AirPods Max (USB-C) on Amazon Apple iPad Air (11-inch, M3) — $449 (save $150). Quick link: iPad Air 11" (M3) on Amazon Apple iPad Air (13-inch, M3) — $649 (save $150). Quick link: iPad Air 13" (M3) on Amazon Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) — $399 (save $100). Quick link: iPad mini (A17 Pro) on Amazon Apple AirTags (4-pack) — $65 (save $34). Quick link: AirTag 4-pack on Amazon Apple…

Prime Day: Best Anker Charging Deals & What to Buy Prime Day is a good time to pick up charging essentials at a discount. Anker makes reliable power banks, wireless chargers and adapters — perfect for travel, home offices and nightstands. Below is a quick guide on what to buy and affiliate links to help you browse current offers. Power banks Consider how you'll use a power bank before buying. For phones, a 5,000–10,000 mAh pack is usually enough; for tablets, laptops or gaming handhelds look for higher capacity and multiple ports. Browse Anker power banks on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Anker+power+bank&tag=f1rede-20 Wireless chargers Wireless chargers clean up cable clutter. Choose a stand for desks or a lay-flat pad for nightstands. Multi-device stations can charge phone, watch and earbuds together. Browse Anker wireless…

Prime Day laptop deals: Save on MacBooks, Windows laptops & Chromebooks October Prime Day brings discounts across MacBooks, Windows notebooks and Chromebooks. Here’s a quick roundup of top deals and affiliate links so you can check prices directly on Amazon. Highlights MacBook Air (15-inch, M4) — listed at $999 MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4) — listed at $1,399 MacBook Pro (16-inch, M4) — listed at $2,249 Windows picks and Chromebooks at a glance: HP Ultrabook 14 (Intel N100) — $280 Lenovo IdeaPad 1i (Intel Celeron) — $280 Dell 15 3530 (Intel Core i5) — $649 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (Intel Core i7) — $800 Lenovo Ideapad 3 Chromebook (15-inch) — $230 HP HD Chromebook (15-inch) — $287 Acer Chromebook Plus (14-inch) — $360 Shop links (affiliate) Search MacBook Air 15-inch M4…

Deutsche Telekom launches T Phone 3 & T Phone 3 Pro — AI-first smartphones Deutsche Telekom introduced the T Phone 3 on August 14, 2025, positioning it as an affordable, AI-first smartphone that centers on a Perplexity-based assistant. The T Phone 3 is priced at €149 standalone or can be obtained for €1 with a subscription plan in Germany. A higher-tier T Phone 3 Pro followed on October 14, 2025, priced at €229 (or €1 with a subscription option). Key features: Deep Perplexity AI integration accessible via a dedicated magenta AI button (or double-tap power key) for search, planning, messaging and app-powered tasks. 18 months of Perplexity Pro included, plus 3 months of Picsart Pro in the initial offering. Aims to reduce the need for separate apps by letting the…

Apple AirTag 4-pack on Sale — $65 (≈34% off) Amazon's fall Prime Day event has a notable deal: a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for about $65, roughly 34% off the usual price. This deal has been recently observed on Amazon and corroborated by price-history checks. Why AirTags? Use with the Find My app to locate items like wallets, backpacks and luggage. Works via Bluetooth and leverages the large network of Apple devices to report locations. Built-in speaker plays a tone to help you find things nearby. On iPhone 11 and newer, Precision Finding uses Ultra Wideband (UWB) to guide you directly to an AirTag with on-screen directions. Things to know AirTags rely on nearby participating devices to be located — they don’t have their own cellular connection. Accessories (keyrings, straps,…

October Prime Day (Oct 7–8) — Early Deals & Top Picks Amazon's October Prime Day runs Oct 7–8, but many early deals are already live. Below are Engadget's highlighted picks (summary) and affiliate search links so you can browse current availability on Amazon. Top early deals Apple AirPods 4 (no ANC) — $90Entry-level AirPods with H2 chip and improved audio. Search on Amazon: Apple AirPods 4 on Amazon Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M4) — $799Thin, light, and powerful for everyday use. Search on Amazon: MacBook Air M4 on Amazon Dyson V15 Detect Plus — $570Top cordless vacuum with strong suction and LED floor illumination. Search on Amazon: Dyson V15 Detect Plus on Amazon Apple iPad Air (11-inch, M3) — $449Great mid-range tablet with M3 performance. Search on Amazon: iPad Air…

Prime Day Deal: Ring Battery Doorbell Plus — $80 (47% off) Prime Day has brought a strong discount on the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus — currently around $80 (about 47% off). If you want a feature-rich, easy-to-install video doorbell, this is worth a look. Key specs Video: 1536p high-resolution Field of view: 150° × 150° “head-to-toe” — captures packages on the ground without cutting off the bottom Color night vision Motion detection, privacy zones Live View with two-way talk Battery powered — no hardwiring needed; battery life varies with usage Subscription/Storage To get features like package alerts and cloud video history you’ll need a Ring Home Plan. Tiers typically start at $5/month (Basic) up to $20/month (Premium). Where to buy Find it on Amazon: Buy Ring Battery Doorbell Plus on…

OpenAI & AMD: 6 GW of Instinct GPUs — First MI450 Deployment H2 2026 OpenAI has agreed to purchase AMD Instinct GPUs to build six gigawatts of AI infrastructure, with the first 1 GW of Instinct MI450 GPUs slated for deployment in the second half of 2026. AMD expects the deal to generate "tens of billions of dollars" in revenue. The agreement also includes an option for OpenAI to buy 160 million AMD shares at $0.01 each, potentially giving OpenAI up to a 10% stake as shares vest against deployment milestones. Quote: “AMD’s leadership in high-performance chips will enable us to accelerate progress and bring the benefits of advanced AI to everyone faster,” said Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO. Why this matters Scale: 6 GW is a major commitment to AMD’s…