October Prime Day Laptop Deals — Mac, Windows & Chromebooks Prime Day brings discounts across MacBooks, Windows laptops and Chromebooks. Below are highlighted deals and quick Amazon search links (affiliate) so you can compare models and configurations easily. MacBooks Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) — $999 — Search on Amazon Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4) — $1,399 — Search on Amazon Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4) — $2,249 — Search on Amazon Windows laptops HP Ultrabook 14 (Intel N100) — $280 — Search on Amazon Dell Inspiron 3530 (Core i3) — $284 — Search on Amazon Lenovo IdeaPad 1i (Intel Celeron) — $280 — Search on Amazon Acer Nitro V (Core i5) — $600 — Search on Amazon Dell 15 3530 (Core i5) — $659 — Search on Amazon Lenovo…

October Prime Day Lego Deals — Star Wars, Super Mario & More Amazon's October Prime Day is offering discounts across many Lego lines — Star Wars, Super Mario, Technic, Harry Potter and more. Some sets are advertised at up to ~38% off. Quick tip: check a price tracker like Keepa or CamelCamelCamel before buying. Many "sale" prices have been available for months, so confirm it’s a real drop. Featured deals (prices reported) Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2025 75418 — $31 (30% off) — Find on Amazon Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025 21280 — $38 (16% off) — Find on Amazon Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2025 76456 — $38 (16% off) — Find on Amazon Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 — $18 (49% off) — Find on…

Prime Deal Days: Echo & Kindle Discounts — Quick Guide German coverage of this year’s Prime Deal Days highlights substantial discounts on Amazon’s own devices — examples given include an Echo Dot for €29 and an Echo Spot for €49. We checked current US listings: similar entry-level devices are available at roughly $24.99 (Echo Pop/Echo Dot class) and around $44 for Echo Spot-style devices. Kindle devices also see varied discounts during the event. What we can confirm The German report (title: “Prime-Day-Tipps: Versand ohne Eile, Kindle-Upgrade und Echo-Bundle”) lists Echo Dot €29 and Echo Spot €49, but we did not link to the original site per request. US Amazon shows comparable devices and discounts, though exact prices and bundles can vary by region and stock. Quick links (search pages on…

OpenAI disrupts accounts using ChatGPT to build social‑media surveillance tools OpenAI says it disrupted a now‑banned account originating in China that used ChatGPT to design promotional materials and project plans for a social‑media listening tool reportedly intended for a government client. The tool was described as a "probe" that could crawl platforms such as X, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok and YouTube for political, ethnic or religious content as defined by the operator. OpenAI said it could not independently verify whether a government entity actually used the tool. High‑risk Uyghur tracking proposal OpenAI also banned an account that used ChatGPT to develop a proposal for a "High‑Risk Uyghur‑Related Inflow Warning Model," which would have aided tracking movements of "Uyghur‑related" individuals. The Uyghur population in China has long faced accusations of human…

Best Anker Prime Day Deals: Power Banks, Wireless Chargers & Charging Gear Prime Day is a great time to pick up Anker charging essentials at a discount — power banks, wireless chargers, USB-C adapters and extra cables. Below are recommended models and quick links to search them on Amazon (affiliate tag included). Power Banks Anker PowerCore 10000 PD Redux — Search on Amazon Anker PowerCore 20100 — Search on Amazon Anker PowerCore III Elite 25600 87W — Search on Amazon Wireless Chargers Anker PowerWave Pad (10W) — Search on Amazon Anker PowerWave II Stand — Search on Amazon Anker PowerWave Pad 7.5W — Search on Amazon Charging Adapters & Cables Anker Nano II 30W USB-C Charger — Search on Amazon Anker PowerPort III 65W Pod — Search on Amazon Anker…

Prime Day Anker Deals: Power Banks, Wireless Chargers & Charging Gear — What to Buy Prime Day is a great time to pick up Anker charging essentials at a discount. Whether you need a compact power bank for travel, a wireless stand for your desk, or extra USB-C adapters and cables to stash around the house, Prime Day often has solid deals. Below is a quick guide on what to consider and a few popular Anker products to search for. Power banks Consider how you'll use the power bank before buying: a 5,000–10,000 mAh brick is great for phones, while higher-capacity models are better for tablets, laptops or charging multiple devices. Popular models to search for: Anker PowerCore 10000 Anker PowerCore Fusion Wireless chargers Wireless chargers reduce cable clutter. Pick…

Vampire Survivors to Get Online Co-op in Fall Update Poncle is rolling out online co-op for Vampire Survivors in a fall update for PC and consoles. Players will be able to create a lobby and share a code so up to 4 players can join and tackle thousands of enemies together — no couch required. Key details Mode: Online co-op (lobby code system) Max players: Up to 4 players Platforms: PC and consoles Release window: Fall update Poncle previously added local couch co-op in 2023; this online mode expands multiplayer so friends can join remotely. The studio also teased four more announcements coming over the next weeks, including a promised answer to a frequently asked question (fans have speculated about whether "vampires" will be added). For official details and updates,…

Nintendo releases mysterious short “Close to You” Nintendo quietly released an almost four-minute animated short titled "Close to You" via the Nintendo Today app and on their official YouTube channel. The Pixar-like clip follows a baby who discovers an apparently enchanted pacifier — in trying to catch it, the child takes tentative steps while the mother looks on. The short is accompanied by gentle piano music and ends without any explanation or branding. Key points: Length: ~4 minutes Style: Pixar-like, high-quality animation Plot hook: baby, enchanted pacifier, possible first steps Context: Posted with minimal description; Nintendo has not announced any tie-in Speculation has already started online: could this be a tease for the upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (is the child a young Rosalina?) or might Nintendo be hinting…

Child Protection Group Warns Against ‘Chat Control’ Days before the EU Council is set to decide on the so-called “chat control” proposal, the German Child Protection Association (Deutscher Kinderschutzbund) has publicly opposed the plan. The association argues against introducing automated scanning of private messages to detect sexualized violence content, calling it an unwarranted and broad surveillance measure. Sabine Andresen, president of the association, emphasized the importance of protecting children while also safeguarding privacy and civil liberties. The proposed regulation aims to detect depictions of sexual violence in digital communications before they are shared, but critics say the approach risks mass surveillance of private conversations. Discussion questions: Can child protection be effectively balanced with privacy rights? Are targeted investigations and human-led interventions preferable to automated, bulk scanning? Sources: original report on…

Prime Day Deal: Apple AirTag 4-pack — $65 (34% off) Apple's tiny but extremely useful AirTags are on sale this Prime Day: a 4-pack is available for $65 (about $16.25 each), a deep discount from the usual price. These Bluetooth trackers integrate with Apple's Find My network to help you locate lost items using the massive network of iPhones, iPads and other compatible devices. Key Features Works with the Find My app to show item location (relies on nearby Apple devices). Built-in speaker to play a sound and help locate lost items. Precision Finding with Ultra Wideband on iPhone 11 and newer (directional guidance). Small and easy to attach to keys, bags, wallets (via accessories). Important: AirTags only report location when near participating Apple devices that can pick up their…