Audible: 3 months for $3 — Limited-time offer through Dec 16 Audible is offering a limited-time deal: new Audible Premium Plus subscribers can get their first three months for just $3 (billed as $0.99/month for the first three months). After the trial, the subscription auto-renews at the regular price of $14.95/month. The promotion runs through December 16 and is promoted around Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days (October 7–8). What you get Three months for $3 (first 3 months billed at $0.99/month). Auto-renews at $14.95/month after the trial unless canceled. Subscribers receive one audiobook credit per month to keep (Prime members get two credits in the first month). Access to thousands of titles including Audible Originals and podcasts. Important terms Offer valid through December 16. Check the official Audible page for…

October Prime Day: Top Deals to Shop Now Prime Day sales start tomorrow — now's the time to plan what to grab. Below are Engadget's top picks (summary) with quick links to search them on Amazon. Note: many deals are Prime-exclusive. Apple AirPods 4 — $90. Entry-level AirPods with H2 chip. Shop AirPods 4 Apple MacBook Air (13", M4) — $799. Thin, light, powerful. Shop MacBook Air M4 Dyson V15 Detect Plus — $570. Top cordless vacuum. Shop Dyson V15 Apple iPad Air (11", M3) — $449. M3 chip for great performance. Shop iPad Air M3 Nintendo Switch 2 — $449. Now available on Amazon (no invite). Shop Switch 2 Leebein 2025 electric spin scrubber — $40. Waterproof, USB-C. Shop Leebein scrubber Levoit Core 200S — $70. Compact smart air…

Mina the Hollower delayed — short delay for final polish Yacht Club Games has announced that Mina the Hollower has been delayed past its original October 31 release. The studio says the team needs a bit more time to apply final polish and balance the game so it "truly shine[s]," and that this is not a major delay. No new release date has been announced yet. The action-adventure title — funded via a successful 2022 Kickstarter — adopts a Game Boy Color–inspired aesthetic and has been in development by the team behind Shovel Knight. The entire crew has been working tirelessly day and night to finish development for release on Oct 31st, but we’re just not quite there yet. This isn’t a major delay, it’s just a stretch of time…

Bungie launches invitation-only closed technical test for Marathon — Oct 22–28 Bungie has opened applications for an invitation-only closed technical test of Marathon, running from October 22 to October 28. Participants will be selected in waves and must agree to a strict non-disclosure agreement (NDA): no streaming, screenshots, recordings or public discussion of test content outside the designated NDA channels. Key details Dates: October 22–28 Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam) Access: Invitation-only; applicants must be selected to participate NDA: Strict — Bungie requires feedback and any material to be shared only via the NDA channels (official Discord NDA sections) Background Marathon was previously delayed indefinitely after Bungie said it needed to address player feedback from earlier alpha tests. The project also faced controversy when the alpha…

ChatGPT Adds Third‑Party Apps with New Apps SDK OpenAI announced at DevDay that ChatGPT can now integrate third‑party apps directly in the chat experience using a new Apps SDK. That means you can interact with apps like Canva, Coursera, Figma, Spotify, and Zillow without leaving ChatGPT. In the coming weeks, DoorDash, OpenTable, Target, and Uber are expected to become available as well. What you can do Ask ChatGPT to use an app: e.g., “Spotify, make a playlist for my party this Friday.” The first time you call an app you’ll be prompted to connect your account. ChatGPT can pass context to apps (moods, themes, topics) and surface results back in the chat, then link you to the app to interact or listen. Apps available at launch Canva Coursera Figma Spotify…

iPadOS 26.1 Beta 2 Restores Slide Over — Resizable, Single-App Limit Apple has restored the Slide Over multitasking feature in iPadOS 26.1 Beta 2. The feature returns with changes to fit the new windowing system: it’s resizable and supports new gestures, but it’s limited to one active Slide Over app at a time. Key points Slide Over is back in iPadOS 26.1 Beta 2 and can be activated from the green window icon/window sizing controls. New: Slide Over windows are resizable — you can change aspect ratios. Gestures: swipe to hide/reveal the Slide Over window and improved gesture controls. Limitation: only one app can be active in Slide Over at a time (unlike previous iPadOS releases). Why this matters Slide Over was removed in iPadOS 26 when Apple introduced a…

LaCie Rugged SSD4: Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD (STND2000400) LaCie (Seagate) has expanded its Rugged series with the Rugged SSD4, adding Thunderbolt 5/USB4 support and interface speeds up to 40 Gb/s. This pocketable NVMe-based drive targets creative professionals and on-the-go users who need fast, durable external storage. Key features Model: STND2000400 (use this when hunting deals) Interface: USB4 / Thunderbolt 5 (40 Gb/s) Performance: up to ~4,000 MB/s read, ~3,800 MB/s write (PCIe Gen4 NVMe inside) Capacities: 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB Durability: IP54 (dust & splashes), drop resistance ~3 m, pressure resistance up to 1 ton Dimensions & weight: ~105 x 67 x 18 mm, ~109 g Warranty & services: 3-year warranty + Rescue Data Recovery Services Who is it for? Photographers, videographers, and creators who need…

France opens criminal probe into Apple over Siri recordings Paris prosecutors have opened a formal criminal investigation into Apple over allegations that Siri voice recordings were collected and reviewed without proper consent. The probe was launched after a complaint by human rights groups and whistleblower testimony from a former Apple subcontractor. Key points Paris prosecutor’s office initiated a criminal probe handled by France’s cybercrime unit. The investigation follows allegations that sensitive Siri interactions were analyzed without users' consent, based on whistleblower reports. Some reports referenced a $92 million payment by Apple related to privacy issues; however, that specific payment has not been confirmed by major outlets covering the probe. Timeline & background February 2025 — Complaints and media reports began alleging that Siri recordings were reviewed by contractors. October 2025…

Evernote v11: All-in on AIEvernote has launched v11 after 200+ improvements from new owner Bending Spoons. The update brings several AI-powered features aimed at making the app faster, smarter and more useful.What’s newAI Assistant — An in-app chatbot built in collaboration with OpenAI. Search, interact with notes, ask follow-ups, and generate content directly in Evernote. Bending Spoons plans to add tag-assignment and bulk actions later.Semantic Search — Find notes by meaning and context rather than exact words (e.g., search “Barcelona trip” and find notes about Girona).Enhanced Recording & Transcription — Record in-person and online meetings, auto-transcribe and summarize in supported languages.Privacy & rolloutAI Assistant will be enabled by default for paid users with granular controls over what the assistant can access. Per Bending Spoons’ agreement with OpenAI, user data won’t…

Prime Day Vacuum Deals: Robot & Traditional Vacuums on Sale Robot vacuums are more than a gimmick — automating cleaning is rewarding, and Prime Day discounts make upgrading easier. Here’s a curated list of top deals (constantly updated): Dyson V15 Detect Plus — $570 (example). Buy: Search Dyson V15 Detect Plus on Amazon Dyson Ball Animal Total Clean Upright — $410. Buy: Search Dyson Ball Animal Total Clean on Amazon Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum — $459. Buy: Search Shark AV2501AE on Amazon Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch — $450. Buy: Search Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch on Amazon Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 — $300. Buy: Search Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 on Amazon Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe — $160. Buy: Search Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe on Amazon iRobot Roomba 104 — $150. Buy: Search…