Amazon Smart Plug: Record-low Early Prime Day Deals Amazon's Smart Plug is on sale for a record-low price right now: a single unit for $13 (regularly about $25), and a 2-pack for $24. These offers are part of early Prime Day deals and are a great opportunity to add smart control to lamps, fans, and other plugged-in devices without needing a hub. Why it’s worth it Alexa native: Works seamlessly with Alexa — voice control and schedule automations via the Alexa app. Simple setup: Plug in, connect through the Alexa app, and start automating. Wide compatibility: Good for lamps, fans, small appliances, and more. Great price: At $13 (single) or $24 (2-pack), it’s one of the cheapest ways to add smart controls to your home. How to buy Search on…

Google AI Mode improves visual search with "query fan-out" Google has updated AI Mode to better understand visual prompts by applying its "query fan-out" technique to images and videos. That means when you search something like "moody but maximalist bedrooms" or "barrel jeans that aren’t too baggy," AI Mode runs multiple background searches to better interpret the intent and return more relevant, visual answers. The feature is multimodal, so you can start a search with an image or video and then refine results with follow-up questions. Why it matters Richer visual results: Responses are now more image-forward rather than long blocks of text. Better shopping support: Google highlights shopping use cases — visually finding items and refining style/fit queries. Multimodal inputs: Start with images/videos and continue the conversation with text…

DoorDash introduces Dot: compact electric delivery robot for neighborhood tripsAt the Dash Forward keynote, DoorDash revealed Dot, a small electric delivery robot designed for short neighborhood trips. Built by DoorDash Labs to work with the company’s Autonomous Delivery Platform, Dot is roughly one-tenth the size of a car, can reach up to 20 mph, and is able to travel on sidewalks and bike lanes as well as roads. It’s small enough to fit through doorways and driveways, making it suited to local grocery and convenience deliveries.Key specsSize: ~1/10th of a car — fits through doorwaysTop speed: up to 20 mphNavigation: roads, bike lanes, sidewalksDeployment: early access in Tempe & Mesa, Arizona (expanding to more markets over time)How Dot fits DoorDash’s strategyDot is part of a multi-modal delivery approach that pairs…

Prime Day Early Deals: Shark Robot Vacuums Early Prime Day discounts are already appearing on Shark robot vacuums. Highlights from the current deals and product specs: Shark AV2501S AI Ultra — reported deal: $230 (record-low claim) Runtime: up to 120 minutes per charge Self-emptying, bagless base: holds up to 30 days of dirt Filtration: True HEPA, captures up to 99.97% of dust/allergens Navigation & app: AI/LiDAR mapping, Matrix Clean Navigation, Shark Clean app, and voice assistant support Note: some retailer listings and price trackers show the AV2501S at higher prices (often in the $350–$550 range). The $230 figure has been reported in early-sale coverage; availability and price may vary by retailer and Prime membership. Shark Matrix Plus 2‑in‑1 — vac + mop (reported sale ~ $300) Vacuum + mopping capability…

VR Banking App to add "meinKrypto" — Crypto trading coming to Volks‑ und Raiffeisenbanken The Volks‑ und Raiffeisenbank (VR) group plans to integrate cryptocurrency trading directly into its VR Banking App with a new feature called "meinKrypto". The function will let customers buy, sell and view crypto assets within the bank app, with custody and settlement handled in cooperation with Börse Stuttgart and its custody arm. Key points Feature name: meinKrypto Availability: Offered in the VR Banking App, rolled out step‑by‑step at participating VR institutes (targeted rollout from 2025) Partners: DZ BANK (orchestration), Atruvia (technical implementation), Börse Stuttgart / Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbH (trading venue & custody) Initial offering: Start with a limited set of crypto assets (reports mention about four tokens at launch) Regulation: Launch follows the EU…

Opera Neon: Opera's AI Agentic Browser — $19.90/month Opera has launched Opera Neon, a subscription-based "next generation" AI browser designed to act for you while you browse and work on complex projects. It's currently available to a limited number of early users via a waitlist. What it does Agentic AI: Beyond chat — the browser can execute tasks, create code, and deliver outcomes within the browsing experience. Tasks: Workspaces that let the AI compare and analyze sources or manage multi-step jobs. Cards: Reusable AI prompts (create your own or use community prompts) so you don’t rewrite the same prompt repeatedly. Neon Do: Acts on Tasks to navigate the web, check sources, complete forms and fetch information. Privacy & Extras: Built on Opera’s usual features (VPN, ad blocker) alongside the AI…

Google AI Mode improves visual search with ‘query fan-out’ Google is updating AI Mode to better understand visual prompts by applying a technique called query fan-out. Instead of returning long text blocks for image queries, AI Mode now runs multiple sub-queries in the background to more precisely identify and return relevant images — making visual search and shopping experiences more useful. Key points Multimodal prompts: Start searches with an image or video and continue the conversation with text follow-ups. Query fan-out: The system breaks down image queries into multiple searches to better interpret complex styles or product attributes (eg. “moody but maximalist” bedrooms). Follow-up refinement: Ask clarifying questions like “more ankle length” and AI Mode will refine the results accordingly. Shopping benefits: Visual, refined results make it easier to find…

Apple 25W MagSafe Charger (2m) — Sale, Specs & Where to Buy Short version: A recent report says Apple’s 25W MagSafe Charger with a 2-meter cable dropped to a record-low $35 (down from ~$49). Availability and pricing can vary across retailers — some list the 2m version at around $49.99 while the 1m version is about $39. Below are details and links to check current availability. Key details Sale price reported: $35 (record low) Typical listed price for 2m: ~$49–$50; 1m: ~$39 Charges at up to 25W on recent iPhones (iPhone 16, 17, iPhone Air) when paired with a 30W USB-C power adapter Works wirelessly (lower speeds up to 15W) with iPhone 8 and later Qi2/Qi certified; compatible with AirPods wireless charging cases Where to check / Buy Search on…

Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses — Where to demo and buy Meta's Ray‑Ban Display glasses (list price $799) are now on sale in the United States, but they’re not available for direct online purchase. Instead, Meta requires demo reservations at select retail locations so buyers can get fitted and try the Meta Neural Band before purchase. Where to find demos and buy Best Buy — select stores Ray‑Ban stores and official Ray‑Ban site Sunglass Hut — select locations LensCrafters — select locations Meta Labs / Meta Store (demos & purchases) To secure a pair you must book an appointment through Meta’s site for a demo and fitting. Meta says this ensures the glasses and the Neural Band (which needs a snug fit) work properly and lets you order prescription lenses on-site.…

Best Prime Day Tech Deals Under $50 The event hasn't officially begun, but we've already found standout Prime Day bargains under $50 — tried-and-true picks for streaming, smart home, audio, and more. Below are top early deals (prices may change). Click each link to search the product on Amazon. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — Powerful 4K dongle. Find on Amazon Ring Battery Doorbell — Wireless HD video doorbell. Find on Amazon Blink Mini 2 (two-pack) — Budget indoor camera bundle. Find on Amazon Anker 622 5K magnetic power bank — MagSafe-style power bank with kickstand. Find on Amazon Amazon Smart Plug — Best for Alexa users. Find on Amazon Levoit Mini Core-P air purifier — Compact purifier for small rooms. Find on Amazon Echo Pop — Affordable Echo…