Pixel Buds Pro 2 — Prime Day Deal: $170 Prime Day brings a strong discount on Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2: currently available for $170 (regularly about $230). If you use Android, these are one of the best earbuds to consider—compact, comfortable and full of useful features. Key features Active Noise Cancellation: effective on low-to-mid range noise, less so on nearby voices. Adaptive Audio: adjusts ANC and volume to your surroundings. Loud Noise Protection: reduces sudden loud sounds to protect your ears. Talk to Gemini Live: hands-free voice access to Google’s AI for real-time conversations. Design: touch controls, ringed stem for a secure fit. Available in Moonstone, Porcelain, Peony and Hazel. Engadget’s review notes improved sound (especially on bass-forward tracks) over Google’s prior earbuds, though some competitors may offer better…

Amazon Prime Day: Best Anker Charging Deals (Power Banks, Wireless Chargers & Accessories) If you’re not buying gadgets this Prime Day, consider stocking up on charging essentials instead. Anker’s power banks, wireless chargers, cables and wall adapters are often discounted during Prime Day — perfect for keeping spares at home, the office or in gift stock. Why buy extra charging gear? Always have a cable or adapter when you need it Power banks keep phones, tablets or handhelds running on the go Wireless chargers clean up cable clutter on desks or nightstands Top recommended Anker products (search links) Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore) — high-capacity USB-C PD bank for phones, tablets and some laptops. Anker Nano II Charger (30W/45W) — compact fast-charging USB-C wall adapter. Anker PowerCore 10000 — lightweight…

Prime Day Speaker Deals: JBL, Bose, Ultimate Ears & More Prime Day brings steep discounts across portable Bluetooth speakers, smart speakers and soundbars. Below are standout deals and key specs so you can pick the right speaker for parties, home theater or everyday listening. (Affiliate Amazon search links included.) Best Prime Day Bluetooth Speaker Deals JBL Xtreme 3 — $209: 100W output, ~15-hour battery, chainable. Shop JBL Xtreme 3 JBL Flip 6 — $100: 12-hour battery, rugged (dust/water), great all-around sound. Shop JBL Flip 6 JBL Go 3 — $25: Compact carabiner speaker for outdoors, ~4W output. Shop JBL Go 3 Ultimate Ears Miniroll — $50: Pocketable, loud for size (~85 dB), ~12-hour battery. Shop UE Miniroll Ultimate Ears Boom 4 — $100: 360° sound, waterproof, ~15-hour battery, chainable. Shop…

OpenAI launches "Apps" in ChatGPT — an app store for conversations OpenAI has started rolling out "Apps" inside ChatGPT: interactive, third‑party mini‑apps that run directly within the chat. Announced at OpenAI's recent event, this turns ChatGPT into a platform where services like Spotify, Canva, Booking.com, Coursera and others can be used without leaving the conversation. What you can do Use apps by name or accept automatic suggestions when they fit the conversation (for example, ask Spotify to build a playlist). Developers can build apps using the new Apps SDK (preview) based on OpenAI's Model Context Protocol. Initial availability: logged‑in users on Free, Go, Plus and Pro plans outside the EU; broader rollouts (Business, Enterprise, Edu) and an app directory are planned. Official details and examples are available from OpenAI: Introducing…

Prime Day Laptop Deals — Top Picks and Where to Find Them October Prime Day (Big Deal Days) brings discounts across MacBooks, Windows laptops and Chromebooks. Engadget compiled a roundup of the best laptop deals — below is a concise guide plus quick links to search for each model on Amazon (affiliate links included where available). Quick summary Deals cover a wide range: refreshed MacBooks, gaming rigs, and budget notebooks. Look for at least 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD for daily use; gamers should prioritize a dedicated GPU. If you want specific display panels or custom configs, buy directly from manufacturers; these deals are best for premade models. Highlighted picks (prices noted in the original roundup) MacBooks Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M4) — $999 (17% off) Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch,…

Prime Day Lego deals — Up to 38% off With October Prime Day, Amazon has deals across tech, toys and more — including a number of Lego sets from Star Wars, Super Mario and other lines. It’s a good chance to pick up early holiday gifts or stock up for yourself — but be sure to check price trackers like Keepa or CamelCamelCamel before buying; some “discounts” have been unchanged for months. Highlighted deals (prices from Amazon Prime Day listings): Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2025 75418 — $31 (≈30% off) — Amazon search Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025 21280 — $38 (≈16% off) — Amazon search Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2025 76456 — $38 (≈16% off) — Amazon search Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 — $18…

Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals — Dyson, Shark, Roomba, Roborock & More This roundup collects the best Prime Day discounts on traditional and robotic vacuums to help you choose between corded, cordless or smart robot cleaners. Deals include top picks from Dyson, Shark, iRobot, Roborock, Levoit and more. (Originally reported by Engadget.) Top robot vacuum deals Dyson V15 Detect Plus — $570 (33% off)Our top cordless pick: very strong suction, lightweight, larger-than-it-looks dustbin and five attachments including the Fluffy Optic LED cleaner head.Shop on Amazon Dyson Ball Animal Total Clean Upright — $410 (38% off)Bagless upright with excellent steering and sealed airflow to keep dust contained.Shop on Amazon Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum — $600 (8% off)LiDAR mapping, 2-hour runtime and a self-empty base that can hold up to ~60…

Best Prime Day SSD Deals (October) October Prime Day is a great time to upgrade storage. SSDs speed up load times and multitasking across PCs, laptops, consoles, and portable devices. Below are top picks and quick affiliate links to check current prices on Amazon. Crucial X10 4TB Portable SSD — Portable USB 3.2 drive, high read speeds, great for backups and on-the-go storage. See on Amazon Crucial BX500 1TB 2.5-inch Internal SSD — Budget internal SATA drive, lower power draw and solid performance. See on Amazon Crucial P310 2TB — Compact NVMe drive with very high read speeds, ideal for small laptops and Steam Decks. See on Amazon Samsung 990 Evo Plus 1TB — High-performance NVMe internal SSD with top read speeds. See on Amazon Samsung 990 PRO 2TB —…

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (1st gen) $100 Off for Prime Day — Worth Buying? Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra headphones (first generation) are currently discounted by $100 for Prime Day, dropping the price to $329. These were our pick for best noise-canceling headphones, offering exceptional ANC, comfortable fit, and very good sound. Key points Deal: $329 (first-gen), $100 off during Prime Day. Why consider it: Best-in-class noise cancellation, comfortable design, solid audio for most listeners. What’s new in Gen 2: Improved battery life, better ANC and audio performance, and support for lossless audio via wired USB-C. Gen 2 retail price: $449. Recommendation If you don’t need the absolute latest model, the first-gen QuietComfort Ultra is still an excellent choice for the majority of users and the $100 saving is substantial. The Gen 2…

October Prime Day TV Deals — Best Discounts on TCL, Hisense, Samsung, LG, Sony + Streamers Amazon’s October Prime Day is offering notable discounts on several highly rated TVs and streaming sticks. You may need an Amazon Prime membership to access some prices. Below is a concise guide to the top sets and streamers on sale (summarized from available reports). TCL QM7K 55" — Mini-LED, 144Hz (288Hz at 1080p), improved contrast/brightness. Search on Amazon: TCL QM7K 55" on Amazon Hisense U8QG 65" — Mini-LED, strong local dimming, 165Hz, quantum-dot color; good for bright rooms. Search on Amazon: Hisense U8QG 65" on Amazon Samsung S90F 55" (QD-OLED) — QD-OLED color boost, 144Hz, 4× HDMI 2.1 (note: some sizes use WOLED in US). Search on Amazon: Samsung S90F 55" on Amazon LG…