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Best Labor Day Tech Deals — Top Picks Labor Day marks a great time to snag deals on laptops, tablets, headphones, robot vacuums and more. Below are curated top picks and quick links to search for these products on Amazon (affiliate tag included). Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M4) — $799Thin, light laptop with strong battery life and the M4 chip. Search: MacBook Air M4 on Amazon Apple iPad (11-inch, A16) — $299Entry-level iPad with A16 chip and 128GB base storage. Search: iPad 11 (A16) on Amazon Apple iPad Air (11-inch, M3) — $449More color-accurate display and stronger M3 performance. Search: iPad Air 11 (M3) on Amazon Sony WH-CH520 — $38Affordable wireless headphones with long battery life. Search: Sony WH-CH520 on Amazon Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) — $2207" color e-paper ereader,…

BBC Acquires Apple TV+ Sitcom 'Trying' The BBC has acquired the UK rights to the Apple TV+ comedy series Trying, securing the first three seasons to broadcast on BBC One and stream on iPlayer from 8 September 2025. The deal includes an option for the BBC to pick up additional seasons. Apple TV+ previously greenlit a fifth season earlier in 2025. About the show: Trying stars Rafe Spall and Esther Smith and follows a couple navigating infertility and adoption with warmth and humour. Why it matters: This marks the first time the BBC has acquired an Apple TV+ series for UK broadcast and streaming. It's part of a growing trend where streamers and traditional broadcasters share content to reach wider audiences. Sources & further reading: Deadline: BBC buys Apple TV+…

Honor Magic V5 — Summary, Specs & Impressions The Honor Magic V5 is an exceptionally thin Android foldable. It feels far more svelte than previous models and is built with aerospace-grade materials, but its thinness makes a case a smart buy. Key points Dimensions: 8.8mm folded / 4.1mm open (white variant); other colors are about 9mm / 4.2mm. Processor & Memory: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. Battery: 5,820mAh with Honor’s AI power-management — Honor claims long battery life. Displays: 6.43" cover display; ~7.95" main foldable display; both support MagicPen stylus. Cameras: 50MP f/1.6 primary (OIS), 64MP f/2.5 periscope telephoto (OIS), 50MP f/2.0 ultra-wide; 20MP selfie cameras on cover and main display. Price (announced/reported): ~€1,999 in EU and £1,699 in the UK (regional prices may…

Baseus expands camera lineup with Security S1 Lite & Security S2 — no subscription Baseus, known for chargers and batteries, has broadened its smart home security offering with two new outdoor cameras: the Security S1 Lite and the Security S2. Both models emphasize solar charging, weatherproof design and local storage — no mandatory subscription required. Key features Security S1 Lite: 2K video, 135° FOV, full-color night vision (spotlight + IR), IP67, 5,200 mAh battery with solar charging, microSD local storage (up to 512 GB), AI motion detection, two-way audio, Alexa/Google compatibility. Security S2: positioned as the higher-spec sibling with enhanced zoom and similar color night-vision and solar capabilities. No monthly fees — local storage and on-device encryption options available. Designed for easy wireless installation and durability in outdoor conditions. Availability…

Apple blocks iTorrent downloads in EU via AltStore PAL Apple has revoked the alternative distribution/notarization rights for iTorrent, a BitTorrent client by developer Daniil “XITRIX” Vinogradov, preventing users in the EU from installing the app via AltStore PAL and other third-party iOS stores. Key points Apple revoked the developer’s ability to distribute iTorrent through third-party marketplaces in the EU. This move comes despite the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which requires Apple to permit alternative app stores. Neither the developer nor AltStore PAL has received a clear explanation from Apple; responses have been generic and non-substantive. Developer & AltStore response Daniil “XITRIX” Vinogradov told reporters he was not contacted by Apple and is unsure whether the revocation was his fault or Apple’s. AltStore PAL co-founder Shane Gill confirmed the company is…

Perplexity iOS app v2.250814.0 — Major UI overhaul Perplexity has rolled out a significant update to its iOS app (v2.250814.0) featuring a redesigned user interface and several quality-of-life improvements. The update emphasizes navigation, voice input, and search experience enhancements. What's new New swipe navigation: swipe left for your Library and swipe right for the Discover feed Enhanced Voice Assistant and dictation support Improved search mode and a refined model selector "Major app redesign. Swipe from the left to access your library. Swipe from the right to access your Discover feed. Enhancements to Voice Assistant and input dictation. Improved search mode and model selector." Official links: Perplexity on the App Store Perplexity website If you use the iOS app, update and explore the new navigation and voice features. No separate long-form…

DJI Mic 3 — Smaller transmitters, multi-mic support, timecode and lossless audio DJI's Mic 3 is the company's latest wireless lav-style mic system. It brings a major design refresh and several meaningful improvements over the Mic 2, plus one notable downgrade that could matter to audio professionals. Key highlights Much smaller transmitters: 16 g (0.58 oz) vs Mic 2's 28 g, with a rotating clip and five windscreen colors for discretion and better mounting options. Charging case holds receiver + 2 transmitters; charges all devices ~2.4x for about 28 hours of extended use. Supports up to 4 transmitters and 8 receivers simultaneously for multi-subject and multi-camera shoots. High-precision timecode embedding during internal recording — helpful for multi-camera syncing in post. Audio improvements: two adaptive gain modes (Automatic and Dynamic), three…

Apple iPad Air (M3) — $150 off for Labor Day The Apple iPad Air with the M3 chip is on sale for $150 off at major retailers. The 11-inch model starts at $449 and the 13-inch at $649 — all-time low prices across Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Deal details 11-inch iPad Air (M3): from $449 13-inch iPad Air (M3): from $649 Entry-level iPad (A16): around $299 (also on sale) Why it’s a good buy M3 chip gives a noticeable performance bump over M2 (about ~16% in Geekbench 6), so the tablet should stay capable for years. Better display and speakers than the entry-level iPad, plus wider accessory support. 13-inch option is useful for artists and those who want a laptop-like experience. What to consider No ProMotion 120Hz OLED display…

NVIDIA Q2 results: $46.7B revenue, $26.4B net income NVIDIA reported strong second-quarter results (quarter ending July 27): revenue of $46.7 billion — up 56% year‑over‑year — and net income of $26.4 billion. This marks the ninth consecutive quarter since the AI boom in 2023 where NVIDIA's year‑on‑year revenue growth has exceeded 50%. Key details Revenue: $46.7B (+56% YoY) Net income: $26.4B H20 for China: shipments were blocked earlier this year on national security grounds; NVIDIA said those shipments could have added roughly $8B to Q2 sales, but only $180M of H20 chips were shipped to a customer outside China. Blackwell-based chips: Sales rose ~17% from Q1 to reach $27B, representing about 50% of NVIDIA's data-center revenue. NVIDIA is reportedly developing a more advanced Blackwell-based chip aimed at China, which —…

MediathekView 14.3.1 — What's new MediathekView 14.3.1 (released July) brings focused improvements for macOS and general stability and usability updates. Highlights Two dedicated macOS builds: Intel (x86_64) and Apple Silicon (ARM) with automatic detection. Minimum system requirements raised: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or newer; Windows 10 or newer for Windows users. Migration to Java 24 and reduced JavaFX usage to improve performance and compatibility. UI fixes and redesigns: filter dialog rebuilt with Java Swing, dark mode and context-menu fixes, overall stability improvements. Browser alternative: mediathekviewweb.de offers a web-based interface to browse and stream public broadcasters without installing the desktop app. About MediathekView MediathekView is free and open-source software to search, download and manage content from German public broadcasters' media libraries. Links Official downloads and project: mediathekview.de Browser version: mediathekviewweb.de Community…