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Anker power banks: 622 Magnetic Battery 42% off (now $28) One of our favorite magnetic power banks, the Anker 622 Magnetic Battery (5,000mAh), is on sale for 42% off — currently around $28. It's MagSafe-compatible and includes a foldable stand that opens to a 30° angle so you can charge in portrait or landscape while propping your phone. Anker reports it can recharge an iPhone 16 or 16 Pro to ~80% and an iPhone 16 Pro Max to ~60% from empty. Quick specs Capacity: 5,000mAh MagSafe-compatible Foldable 30° stand (rotates portrait/landscape) Wireless output: up to 7.5W If you need faster wireless topping, Qi2 power banks (15W) are a better choice — they cost more but can refill phones faster. Examples mentioned in recent deals: Anker Ultra-Slim 10,000mAh — Qi2-certified 15W…

Snapchat adds Infinite Retention & Group Streaks Snapchat has rolled out two highly requested features: Infinite Retention and Group Streaks. Infinite Retention This setting lets you keep a chat history for a specific conversation instead of messages disappearing. You toggle it per conversation; if you turn it on the other person is notified and can choose to turn it off for themselves. It’s useful for saving chats with close friends while keeping other conversations ephemeral. Group Streaks Group Streaks allow multiple friends to contribute to a collective streak. Unlike one-on-one streaks (which require sending/receiving a photo or video Snap each day), group streaks are easier to maintain since several people can participate. If a group streak ends, the group can restore it within one week. Privacy & Notes Infinite Retention…

Paramount+ is offering a limited-time promotion: 50% off annual subscriptions through September 18, 2025. Discounted prices (annual, paid upfront): Essential (ad-supported): $30/yr (normally $60/yr) Premium (ad-free except live TV): $60/yr (normally $120/yr) Key details: The offer applies to new and returning subscribers. You must pay for the full year up front; month-to-month plans remain at the usual rate. Subscriptions will renew at the regular price after the discounted year unless canceled prior to renewal. The deal is available directly from Paramount+: paramountplus.com. Why it matters: For $30–$60 a year you get access to Paramount+ originals, sports, and (with Premium) Showtime titles. Highlights include RuPaul programming, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Lower Decks, plus Showtime series such as Yellowjackets and the rebooted Dexter. If you want additional confirmation…

Anker Soundcore Space A40 — Record-low $45 sale (44% off) The Anker Soundcore Space A40 wireless earbuds are currently on sale for $45 — a roughly 44% discount — making them one of the best value budget earbuds available. Why they’re worth it Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Not flagship-level but effective at cutting constant background rumble (e.g., planes). Battery life: About 10 hours per charge, and roughly 50 hours total with the charging case. Comfort: Small, round earpieces that are comfortable for long listening sessions. Sound: Warm sound with strong upper-bass; some highs lack fine detail. EQ available via the Soundcore app. Trade-offs Microphone: Built-in mic is weak in noisy environments — expect average call quality. Not flagship-level audio: Don’t expect the clarity and detail of higher-end earbuds. Where to…

xAI reportedly lays off ~500 data annotators; shifts to 'Specialist AI tutors' Reports say xAI laid off at least 500 workers from its data annotation team — its largest group — with employees told by email on the evening of Sept. 12. Those affected were reportedly informed they would continue to be paid through the end of their contracts on Nov. 30, but that their access to xAI systems was cut off after the notice. The annotation team provided labels, context and other raw-data curation used to train Grok. xAI has said it will "immediately surge [its] Specialist AI tutor team by 10x" and is hiring across STEM fields. The company describes specialist tutors as providing higher-quality inputs, labels and annotations using specialized software, including text, audio and video data.…

Indie Game Roundup Here’s a recap of the most notable indie news this week (no RSS links included): Biggest headlines Hades 2 — Supergiant confirmed a full launch on Sept 25 for Switch, Switch 2, Steam and the Epic Games Store. More info: Supergiant Games announcement. Lynked: Banner of the Spark — Shadowdropped on Switch (also available on Switch 2 with mouse control and GameShare support). Popucom — Multiplayer platformer from Hypergryph; coming to Switch this holiday. New releases & out of early access Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game — A low-fi slice-of-life puzzle/detective game from Posh Cat Studio, out now on Steam. It normally costs about $10 and has a 10% discount until Sept 23. Steam search: find on Steam. Disc Golf City — Out of early access…

Meta Connect 2025 — What to Expect Meta Connect (Sept 17–18) looks set to be focused on smart glasses, AI and the metaverse. Here’s a concise breakdown of the main things to watch. Hypernova / "Celeste" smart glasses Expect Meta’s first consumer-ready smart glasses with a built-in display (likely a monocular HUD) and an EMG wristband for gesture/control input. Leaked details suggest limited AR immersion (notifications, photo previews) rather than full spatial AR. The device is reportedly codenamed Hypernova and may be marketed as Celeste, with an estimated price around $800. Updated Ray‑Ban Meta models Meta may also refresh its Ray‑Ban Meta lineup with improved cameras, battery life and expanded AI features. Leaked renders indicate possible sunglass and clear-frame variants. Meta is reportedly expanding developer access to the glasses platform,…

Instagram fixes Stories reach bug Instagram confirmed a bug was reducing the reach of some users' Stories when they posted multiple Stories in a single day. Adam Mosseri announced the fix, saying this was not the intended behavior and that posting multiple Stories won’t negatively affect overall reach — especially your first Story. "People were complaining about getting less reach with their Stories if they posted lots of Stories in the same day. That is not at all the intended behavior of Instagram." — Adam Mosseri Why this matters For creators who rely on reach to grow their audience or earn income, this bug discouraged frequent Story posting. With the fix, creators can post multiple Stories without worrying about an automatic reach penalty. That doesn’t guarantee every Story will be…

Balatro 1.1 Delayed — LocalThunk Will Release Update "When It's Done" Fans of Balatro will have to wait longer: developer LocalThunk announced the anticipated 1.1 update will not ship in 2025. The update is still coming, but the solo developer said it will be released only "when it's done," citing burnout and a desire to avoid crunch. "I still consider this my hobby... The prospect of rushing the work and going back into crunch mode to get it out this year just felt terrible." — LocalThunk Key points: The 1.1 update has been delayed beyond 2025; the developer apologised for the change of plans. The update will be free for all players on all platforms. The project is a one-person effort; the developer wants to prioritize well-being and quality over…

BOYA Magic Mini — compact lavalier, hand & desk mic (summary) The BOYA Magic Mini is a versatile, AI-powered wireless microphone system that combines lavalier, handheld and desktop use in a very compact package. It impressed with its lightweight build, thoughtful combo of transmitters, receiver and a charging case that extends runtime. Key features Dual transmitters + receiver — use as lavalier, handheld or desktop mic AI-powered noise cancellation ~6 hours battery per transmitter (charging case extends to ~30 hours) Up to 100 m wireless range Supports USB-C, optional Lightning and 3.5 mm outputs; gain control and real-time monitoring Compact form factor — about the size of an iPhone 16 in handheld mode Availability & price According to available product listings and reviews, the Magic Mini typically retails around $150–$200…