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iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16e — Is the 16e Still Worth It? The iPhone 17 makes the iPhone 16e look increasingly hard to justify. For $200 more, you get several meaningful upgrades that change the everyday experience: Display: ProMotion 120Hz for much smoother scrolling and more vivid visuals. Cameras: Dual 48MP system (including an improved ultrawide) and a new 18MP Center Stage front camera with a square sensor for easier portrait/selfie framing. MagSafe & Charging: Full MagSafe support for magnetic accessories and wireless charging. Storage & Value: Base storage doubled (starts at 256GB) and a zippier processor for better longevity — all at a $799 starting price. Bottom line: unless you only want the absolute cheapest iPhone, the iPhone 17 is the smarter buy over the 16e due to screen,…

Garmin launches three new smartwatches — Bounce 2 targets kids Garmin has expanded its smartwatch lineup with three new models. The standout is the Bounce 2, designed for children and family use. It includes built-in LTE for two-way calls and texts, real-time GPS location tracking, and parental controls via the Garmin Jr. app. Key specs & features LTE connectivity with two-way calling and text/voice messaging Real-time GPS tracking and geo-fence alerts Managed by the Garmin Jr. app (family contacts, notifications, location updates) Approx. 2 days battery life (varies with LTE use) Water-resistant Integration with services such as Amazon Music LTE subscription: approx. $9.99/month Available colors: light purple, turquoise, slate gray (varies by region) The Bounce 2 is positioned as a way for parents to delay giving kids a smartphone while…

iPad Air M3 deal: 11-inch Wi‑Fi — $150 off, now $450 Now’s a great time to shop iPad deals: the 11‑inch iPad Air M3 (Wi‑Fi) is discounted by $150, dropping to $450 — a record-low price for this configuration. Why consider it? The iPad Air M3 earned high marks (review score: 89) thanks to Apple’s M3 chip, which delivers a solid performance boost over the M2 model while keeping the price lower than the iPad Pro. For most users who don’t need a laptop replacement or the top-end display, the Air M3 hits the best balance of features and value. Deal tip: Check major retailers for availability and pricing — you can start searching here: Search iPad Air M3 on Amazon. Would you buy the Air M3 at this price?…

iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max — Key takeaways Here’s a concise, hands-on summary of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max based on a full review. (Source review link removed.) Design & Build New aluminum unibody (7000-series) with Ceramic Shield 2 and a raised camera plateau. Feels familiar but more durable than recent glass-backed models; new orange color is eye-catching. Thermals & Performance Big addition this year: an internal vapor chamber. In everyday use the 17 Pro stays noticeably cooler than the 16 Pro, though heavy AI tasks (Image Playground, Genmoji) can still warm the chassis. The A19 Pro chip and upgraded neural accelerators noticeably speed up AI tasks. Cameras Three 48MP sensors offer flexible shooting and new zoom options: 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x (and up to 40x…

iPhone Air — Thinness with Purpose The iPhone Air is Apple’s bold experiment in razor-thin design: a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display, titanium frame, Ceramic Shield 2, and an A19 Pro chip — all starting at $999. It sacrifices a second rear lens and a slightly smaller screen vs. last year’s Plus model in exchange for unprecedented style and engineering. Design At just 5.6mm thick, the Air is the thinnest iPhone to date with polished rounded edges and an IP68 rating. It’s lightweight (165g) and uses a Ceramic Shield 2 panel with anti-reflective coating. Downsides: a single mono speaker and a slightly off-center USB-C port (manufactured with a 3D-printed titanium connector). Performance Powered by the A19 Pro (with one fewer GPU core than the Pro line), the Air handles apps…

DJI Mini 5 Pro — first Mini with a 1-inch sensor: Quick hands-on impressions DJI's new Mini 5 Pro brings pro-level imaging to the sub-250g class. Key standouts from an early hands-on: 1-inch 50MP sensor — a major jump from the Mini 4 Pro's 1/1.3" sensor for much better low-light performance. Weight: 249.9 g — still under the 250g limit in many regions (no permit required in those areas). Video: up to 4K at 120 fps, 10-bit D-LogM, ~14 stops dynamic range for grading. Obstacle avoidance: nose-mounted LiDAR for low-light/night detection plus six omnidirectional sensors for ActiveTrack 360 and tight‑space flying. Gimbal: 225° roll for true vertical/rotating footage and support for QuickShot Rotate, Timelapse, Spotlight, Waypoint Flight. ActiveTrack 360: improved tracking and smoother, safer trajectories (better at following cyclists and…

China reportedly bans local firms from buying NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000D Reports say China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) told major local tech companies, including ByteDance and Alibaba, to cancel orders for and stop testing NVIDIA’s RTX Pro 6000D GPU. Companies reportedly instructed suppliers to halt related work. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang expressed disappointment. Key points Regulator: Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) reportedly ordered firms to stop purchases/testing of the RTX Pro 6000D. Companies affected: Reports name ByteDance and Alibaba among others. Context: This follows earlier guidance on NVIDIA’s H20 chips and ongoing US export controls; Chinese regulators are said to view domestic AI chips as competitive with NVIDIA’s offerings. Other actions: China’s State Administration for Market Regulation recently accused NVIDIA of violating antitrust terms tied to its Mellanox acquisition. Background The…

DJI Mini 5 Pro — Pro-level imaging under 250 g DJI has unveiled the Mini 5 Pro, a compact drone that keeps weight under the 250-gram limit while bringing features previously reserved for larger models. Key specs Sensor: 1-inch CMOS Resolution: 50 MP Lens: 24mm equivalent, f/1.8 Weight: < 250 g (ultralight category) Obstacle sensing: front-facing LiDAR-enhanced sensors Notable features Pro-level imaging in an ultralight frame Improved obstacle sensing and avoidance Advanced intelligent flight modes (typical DJI suite) Availability & pricing DJI announced the Mini 5 Pro on September 17, 2025, with orders opening around the announcement. Initial reports suggest availability varies by region; some sources indicate the model may not be immediately listed on the US DJI site. Official pricing and broad retail availability were not fully confirmed at…

Wyze Palm Lock arrives in US — palm-vein smart locks compete with Eufy's FamiLock S3 Max Wyze has introduced the Wyze Palm Lock in the US, a budget-friendly smart lock that uses palm-vein recognition for touchless entry. Instead of a fingerprint, the lock reads the vein pattern under your hand for fast, contactless unlocking. Wyze pairs the Palm Lock with its existing smart lock platform and app, and supports keypad codes, physical keys, auto-locking, and integration with Alexa and Google Assistant. Key features — Wyze Palm Lock Palm-vein biometric recognition (touchless) Works with the Wyze app, supports Wi‑Fi control Keypad, physical key backup, and auto-lock Local biometric storage for privacy (per maker info) Price: around $130 on Wyze's store (check link below) How it compares: Eufy FamiLock S3 Max Anker…

Apple Music expands playlist transfer globally — with three exceptions Apple now allows users to transfer playlists and saved music from other streaming services directly into Apple Music in most countries. Only users in China, Myanmar and Russia remain excluded from the rollout. What’s new Worldwide availability except for China, Myanmar and Russia. Available on iPhone, iPad, Android and the Apple Music web interface. Requires an active Apple Music subscription and your credentials for the source service. How to transfer Open Apple Music (iPhone/iPad): Settings > Apps > Music > Transfer Music from Other Music Services. Or go to the Apple Music web app and select the transfer option in settings. Pick the source service (e.g. Spotify, YouTube Music), sign in, and choose playlists/songs to move. Apple uses a third-party…