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Labor Day Deals: 2025 MacBook Air M4 — Amazon Discounts If you've been waiting for a new MacBook, current Labor Day Amazon deals have pushed the 2025 MacBook Air M4 (13" and 15") to record-low prices on several configurations. Prices fluctuate quickly — check the Amazon links below for live listings with our affiliate tag. Highlighted Prices 13" MacBook Air M4 — 16GB / 256GB SSD: $799 (was $999) 13" MacBook Air M4 — 512GB SSD: $999 (was $1,199) 13" MacBook Air M4 — 24GB / 512GB SSD: $1,199 (was $1,399) 15" MacBook Air M4 — base models from $999 (was $1,199) 15" MacBook Air M4 — 16GB / 512GB: $1,199 (was $1,399) 15" MacBook Air M4 — 24GB / 512GB: $1,399 (was $1,599) Why buy the M4 MacBook Air?…

Lumines Arise — Enhance’s music-driven puzzler (Fall 2025) Enhance has returned to the music-driven puzzle genre with Lumines Arise, arriving Fall 2025 on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. Building on the Lumines legacy and Enhance’s work on Tetris Effect, this new entry promises striking visuals, sensory effects, and a soundtrack by Hydelic (known for Tetris Effect: Connected). Key details Platforms: PlayStation 5 (optional PS VR2 support) and PC via Steam (optional PC VR support) Release window: Fall 2025 Demo: Playable demo available on Steam and PS5 until September 3, 2025. Includes the new Burst Battle multiplayer mode and three single-player Journey Mode stages. Full game: 30+ Journey Mode stages and multiple modes and challenges (more than the demo offers). Soundtrack: Composed by Hydelic Features to watch Burst mechanic to…

Google to Require Developer Verification for Sideloaded Android Apps Google announced a new developer identity verification requirement for apps installed on certified Android devices, including those sideloaded from the internet. The company says this move aims to reduce malware and scams after finding "over 50 times more malware from internet-sideloaded sources than on apps available through Google Play." What changes Developers distributing apps outside Google Play will need to register and verify their identity using a new Android Developer Console Google is building for this purpose. Verification is described by Google as an "ID check at the airport": it confirms who the developer is but does not review or block app content. Verified developers will be able to register package names and complete the verification flow in the new console.…

Spotify launches in-app direct messaging for music sharing Spotify has introduced a new in-app direct messaging feature that lets users send songs, podcasts and audiobooks to friends and family via one-on-one chats. Recipients can respond with text or emoji reactions. According to reports, messages are encrypted and moderated. How it works Share directly from the Now Playing screen by selecting a recipient from recent interactions or Family/Duo plans. Messages support text and emoji reactions. Encrypted and moderated to help prevent abuse. Rollout The feature is rolling out gradually to mobile users aged 16 and older in selected markets for both Free and Premium subscribers. Source More details: MacRumors — Spotify Launches In-App Direct Messaging for Music Sharing

Silent Hill f — Preview impressions & release info Silent Hill f returns to psychological horror with a grounded, 1960s-Japan setting and protagonist Hinako. A recent demo highlights a design focused on tension over action: jumpscares remain, but the game leans into constant duress with a sanity gauge, limited weapon durability and evasive, vulnerable combat. Key demo takeaways Protagonist: Hinako — fragile, not a soldier; melee feels weighty and slower, encouraging avoidance and careful resource use. New systems: sanity meter affects perception and abilities; items can restore sanity or be offered at shrines for currency to buy charms (e.g., stamina boosts). Combat & survival: weapons degrade, healing and sanity items are limited, and focus mode trades sanity to improve evasion/counter prompts. Atmosphere & story: the village of Ebisugaoka is eerie…

Sonos Era 100 & Ace — Back-to-School Deals Back-to-school season brought a nice discount on Sonos gear: the Sonos Era 100 midrange smart speaker is currently discounted to $179 (down from $199), and the Sonos Ace headphones are on sale for $299 (down from $399). What’s on sale Sonos Era 100 — $179 (was $199). Midrange smart speaker, released in 2023 as a successor to the Sonos One. Features great sound, built-in mics for Trueplay tuning and voice control. Sonos Ace — $299 (was $399). Over-ear headphones with improved features including TrueCinema spatial audio when paired with compatible Sonos soundbars. Where to buy Amazon (affiliate links): Sonos Era 100 on Amazon Sonos Ace headphones on Amazon Also check Sonos' official store for direct deals and availability. Why it matters The…

Screenlight — detaillierte Nutzungsstatistiken auf dem Mac (lokal gespeichert) Screenlight ist eine neue Mac‑App, die deutlich detailliertere Einblicke in das eigene Nutzungsverhalten bietet als Apples integrierte Screen Time. Die App legt den Fokus auf die Auswertung von Programmen und Webseiten und speichert alle erhobenen Daten ausschließlich lokal auf dem Mac — ein klarer Vorteil für datenschutzbewusste Nutzer. Wichtigste Merkmale Detaillierte Nutzungsstatistiken zu Apps und Webseiten Alle Daten werden lokal auf dem Mac gespeichert (keine Cloud‑Übertragung) Klare, minimalistische Benutzeroberfläche, zugeschnitten auf macOS Konzentriert sich auf Selbstbeobachtung und Produktivitätsanalysen statt Elternkontrollen Vergleich zu Apple Screen Time Während Screen Time Geräteübergreifende Synchronisation via iCloud und Funktionen für Familienkontrolle bietet, punktet Screenlight mit detaillierteren Berichten und einer Fokus auf lokale Datenspeicherung — ideal für Nutzer, die tiefere Analysen ohne Cloud möchten. Verfügbarkeit & Quellen…

Apple AirTag 4‑pack — $70 Labor Day Deal Apple's AirTag 4‑pack is on sale for $70 as a Labor Day deal — one of the best prices we've seen this year. If you're in Apple's ecosystem, this is a useful discount on a handy item for keeping track of keys, bags, and other small valuables. Why buy an AirTag? Precise tracking: Ultra‑wideband (UWB) provides highly accurate directional tracking on iPhone 11 and newer models with the U1 chip. Wide coverage: Apple's Find My network uses millions of Apple devices to help locate lost items over larger distances. Simple design: Coin‑sized, lightweight, and integrates seamlessly with the Find My app. Audible locate: Force an AirTag to emit a loud chime to help you find nearby items. Limitations No built‑in keyring —…

Hasselblad X2D II 100C — Big upgrades: AF‑C, 10‑stop IBIS & true HDR Hasselblad has updated its 100MP medium‑format camera with the X2D II 100C, improving almost every core area: autofocus, stabilization, dynamic range and display. The body is lighter and more ergonomic, and Hasselblad kept its signature high-end imaging performance while trimming the price slightly. Key highlights 100MP BSI sensor, 16‑bit RAW and up to 15.3 stops of dynamic range First Hasselblad with AF‑C phase‑detect AF (AI-assisted) and LiDAR support — burst shooting for moving subjects (3 fps) True end‑to‑end HDR support (HDR HEIF / Ultra HDR JPEG) for better highlight retention 5‑axis in‑body stabilization rated up to 10 stops — claimed to allow multi‑second handheld exposures New 3.6" 1,400‑nits tilting touch display and a 5D joystick for easier…

Greenwashing ruling: Apple told not to advertise Apple Watch as carbon‑neutral The Regional Court (Landgericht) Frankfurt am Main has ruled that Apple may no longer advertise its Apple Watch models as "CO2‑neutral". The decision stems from a lawsuit filed by the German environmental group Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH), which challenged Apple's statements about the climate footprint of its smartwatches and the reliance on offset projects. What the court found According to the ruling, Apple’s broad "carbon‑neutral" claim was not sufficiently substantiated because it depended heavily on carbon offset measures rather than demonstrable emission reductions. The court found that presenting the devices as climate‑neutral in that manner could mislead consumers. Background Environmental organizations have increasingly scrutinized corporate claims of "climate neutrality" when those claims rely primarily on offsets. The DUH brought evidence…