Roku Streaming Stick Plus — Prime Day Deal: $29 Looking to upgrade an older TV or add a compact smart streamer for travel? The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is currently on sale for around $29 (about 27% off during Prime Day deals). It’s a small, USB-powered 4K streamer that supports HDR10+ and comes with Roku’s rechargeable voice remote. Why it’s a good pick Supports HD and 4K TVs; HDR10+ supported (not Dolby Vision) Small and travel-friendly — can be powered by a TV USB port Roku Channel provides many free/live channels Includes rechargeable voice remote that can control TV power and volume Trade-offs Not as snappy as pricier streamers; slower menu/app loads Weaker Wi‑Fi range than Roku’s higher-end models No Dolby Vision support — upgrade to Roku Streaming Stick 4K…

NLRB Withdraws Several Claims Against Apple — What Happened The National Labor Relations Board has withdrawn many of the claims it made against Apple related to the 2021 cases brought by former employees Ashley Gjøvik and Cher Scarlett. Notably, the NLRB dropped an allegation that Apple CEO Tim Cook violated workers' rights when he sent an all‑staff email stating that "people who leak confidential information do not belong" at the company. The board also withdrew claims that Apple unlawfully fired activist Janneke Parrish and that the company’s confidentiality rules and alleged surveillance of employees violated labor protections. Background: In 2021 Cook sent an email saying Apple was "doing everything in [its] power to identify those who leaked" information from an internal meeting about pay equity and Texas’ abortion law. Gjøvik…

Shark Robot Vacuums: AV2501S AI Ultra & Matrix Plus 2‑in‑1 — Prime Deals With fall Prime Day approaching, Shark robot vacuums are hitting record-low prices for Prime members. Two standout deals: Deals & Prices Shark AV2501S AI Ultra — $230 (~58% off). Record-low price. Shark Matrix Plus 2‑in‑1 (vacuum + mop) — $300 (~57% off). Key Specs AV2501S AI Ultra Runtime: up to 120 minutes Self-empty base: holds ~30 days of dirt/debris (bagless) Filtration: captures ~99.97% of dust & allergens (HEPA) Type: robot vacuum (no mopping) Matrix Plus 2‑in‑1 Runtime: ~90–120 minutes (typical for this series) Mopping: 100 scrubs per minute; Matrix Mop app mode claims ~50% better stain cleaning in targeted zones Self-emptying and HEPA filtration similar to other AI Ultra models Where to Buy Check current Prime deals…

Anker Nano 5K MagGo Slim — Ultra-thin MagSafe Power Bank on Sale Anker's Nano 5K MagGo Slim is a pocket-friendly, magnetic 5,000mAh power bank that attaches to MagSafe-compatible iPhones. It’s just about a third of an inch thick, has a matte grip-friendly finish, and supports Qi2/MagSafe 15W wireless charging. Quick facts Capacity: 5,000 mAh Wireless: Qi2 / MagSafe-compatible, up to 15W Thickness: ~1/3 inch (very slim) Colors: Black, White, Blue (availability varies) Performance (from hands-on review): charged an iPhone 15 from 5% to 90% in ~2.5 hours; reached ~40% in under an hour Retailers have recently discounted the Nano 5K MagGo Slim — prices have been reported as low as $46 (down from $55). Availability and pricing can change quickly during sales events. Buy on Amazon: Anker Nano 5K MagGo…

EA reportedly set to go private in a ~$50 billion buyout Multiple outlets report Electronic Arts (EA) is close to a deal that would take the company private in a roughly $50 billion leveraged buyout led by private equity firm Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Affinity Partners. If completed, it would likely be the largest leveraged buyout in history. Key points Deal value: reported at ~ $50 billion. Investors involved: Silver Lake, Saudi PIF, Affinity Partners (Jared Kushner’s firm). Why EA? Analysts point to EA’s steady, predictable earnings driven by annual sports franchises (Madden, NHL, EA Sports FC) and other live-service titles. Timing: Some reports say an announcement could come as soon as next week, but nothing is finalized. Why it matters Taking EA private could…

PS5 Console Sharing & Offline Play — How to Set Your Home Console Setting your PlayStation 5 as your home console (Console Sharing and Offline Play) lets other local users on that PS5 access your digital games and PlayStation Plus benefits — even offline. This guide walks you through enabling the feature, checks, limits, and practical tips. Quick highlights Local users on the same PS5 can play games from your library and use PS Plus features. Downloaded games can be launched offline (some DRM may require online revalidation). Only one PS5 can have Console Sharing active per PSN account at a time. How to enable Console Sharing & Offline Play Sign in on the PS5 with the account that owns the games/PS Plus. From the Home screen, go to Settings…

Laifen P3 Pro & T1 Pro — Our impressions Laifen, known for its aluminum-bodied electric toothbrushes, recently introduced two new electric shavers: the T1 Pro and the P3 Pro. Both stand out with CNC‑machined aluminum housings, USB‑C charging and IPX7 waterproofing for wet & dry shaving. Quick summary T1 Pro: Lightweight (~93 g), single linear motor (~12,000 CPM), 2‑blade system, up to 120 min runtime, 1‑minute quick charge for ~8 minutes of use — designed for precision and daily shaving. P3 Pro: Heavier (~179 g), dual linear motors (combined ~24,000 CPM), 3‑blade architecture, up to ~100 min runtime, fast charge — aimed at thicker beards and efficient trimming. Key features CNC aluminum body with premium finish USB‑C charging (no dock needed) IPX7 waterproof — suitable for wet or dry shaving…

Meta’s push to become the ‘Android of Robotics’ — what we know Meta is reportedly working toward becoming the “Android of robotics”: rather than focusing purely on hardware, the company’s goal appears to be building foundational robotics software that other manufacturers can license. The effort — which includes a “Metabot” prototype and research into a world model to simulate dexterous hands and movement — is led by Marc Whitten (formerly of Cruise) and paired with Meta’s Superintelligence Labs. Key points Primary goal: create licenseable robotics software (an OS/platform) rather than mass-market hardware. Technical focus: develop a "world model" to run simulations that animate dexterous hands and more complex behaviors over time. Team: robotics effort led by Marc Whitten, with support from Meta’s Superintelligence/AI research groups. Use cases: early reports mention…

YouTube Premium expands 4x playback, high-quality audio, Shorts PiP & more Google is rolling out a set of YouTube Premium features to more devices. These updates keep the $13.99/month subscription the same, but broaden where power-user features are available. What’s new Faster playback: 4x playback now available on Android, iOS and the web, in 0.5x increments from 1x to 4x. High-quality audio: A new “High” audio option for music videos and Art Tracks (256 kbps) is now accessible across YouTube and YouTube Music on Android and iOS. Shorts improvements: Automatic Shorts downloads for offline viewing and Picture-in-Picture (PiP) on iOS and Android (previously Android-only). Jump Ahead on big screens: The Jump Ahead feature to skip to key moments in videos is coming to smart TVs and game consoles. Why it…

US District Judge Paul Friedman has ruled that the Department of Defense presented sufficient evidence to keep DJI on the Pentagon’s list of "Chinese military companies." The court found DJI’s drone technology has both substantial theoretical and actual military application, and that DJI’s internal policies barring military use do not negate that reality. Key points Judge: Paul Friedman (ruling date: Sept 26, 2025). DJI argued it is "neither owned nor controlled by the Chinese military" and that its policies bar military use; the court said policy statements don’t change actual application. DJI has faced prior US restrictions: added to the Commerce Department Entity List in 2020 and to a Treasury list in 2021 amid allegations including surveillance in Xinjiang. The company now faces a potential US import ban by the…