Apple Music: 3 Months Free on the Family Plan (New Subscribers) Apple Music is offering new subscribers three free months of the Family Plan — a saving of about $51. After the trial ends, the subscription auto-renews at $16.99/month. The offer must be redeemed on eligible devices and requires setting up Family Sharing. Key Details Offer: 3 months free for new Apple Music Family Plan subscribers Price after trial: $16.99 per month (auto-renews until cancelled) Users: Up to 6 family members, each with their own Apple ID and personalized library Requirements: New subscribers only; redeem on eligible devices; Family Sharing must be enabled Why it’s worth considering The Family Plan lets each member keep their own favorites and recommendations tied to their Apple ID, so one person’s listening won’t skew…

NVIDIA Invests $5 Billion in Intel to Co-Develop AI and PC Chips Breaking: NVIDIA has announced a $5 billion equity investment in Intel as part of a strategic partnership to jointly develop multiple generations of custom data center and PC products. The deal includes NVIDIA purchasing Intel common stock (reported at $23.28/share), representing roughly a ~4% stake in Intel. What they’ll build Custom x86 CPUs for tight integration with NVIDIA AI platforms for data centers. PC system-on-chips (SOCs) that integrate Intel CPUs with NVIDIA RTX GPU chiplets. Tighter hardware-software links using NVIDIA technologies such as NVLink. Quotes “[The deal] tightly couples our x86 CPU roadmap and NVIDIA’s AI acceleration,” — Jensen Huang, NVIDIA CEO. “This combines Intel’s CPU know-how, process technology, manufacturing and advanced packaging capabilities with NVIDIA’s AI leadership,”…

Raspberry: Restore Launchpad on macOS Tahoe (Early-stage) Apple replaced the traditional Launchpad with an App Library in macOS Tahoe. Raspberry is a third‑party, community‑driven app that aims to import or reproduce Launchpad setups (app groups/layouts) on Tahoe. What it does Imports Launchpad groups and layouts into macOS Tahoe. Aims to restore a Launchpad-like experience for users who prefer the older app launcher. Status Raspberry appears to be in an early/experimental stage. Source code and releases are hosted on GitHub. Use caution and back up data before attempting to transfer Launchpad data. Where to get it GitHub repository & releases: https://github.com/Ryan-the-hito/Raspberry Notes & advice Recommended for advanced users comfortable with experimental tools. Check the repository’s README and releases for usage instructions and known issues. If you rely on your Launchpad layout,…

Uber Eats to Pilot Drone Deliveries with Flytrex — US trials by year-end Uber Eats is partnering with Flytrex to test drone food deliveries in the United States, with pilot markets expected to launch by the end of the year. Flytrex — one of the companies authorized by the FAA for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations — already runs food deliveries in parts of the US and is working with major retailers on drone logistics. Uber said the partnership and an accompanying investment in Flytrex will enable customers to receive orders within minutes while reducing road congestion. Sarfraz Maredia, President of Autonomous Mobility and Delivery at Uber, said this move brings “the speed and sustainability of drone delivery to the Uber Eats platform, at scale, for the first…

iPhone 17 — Closer to Pro (Review Roundup) The iPhone 17 (2025) brings the biggest upgrades to Apple’s base iPhone in years: a 6.3" 120Hz ProMotion display, a new 18MP Center Stage front camera (auto-rotates for group selfies), improved Ceramic Shield 2 scratch resistance, and two 48MP Fusion rear cameras. Apple kept the A19 chip (non‑Pro variant) and delivered solid all‑day battery life with faster MagSafe charging. Key specs & highlights Display: 6.3" ProMotion 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak brightness, Always‑On display Front camera: 18MP Center Stage with Dual Capture (front + rear simultaneous recording) Rear cameras: dual 48MP Fusion sensors (0.5x, 1x, 2x zoom), Photographic Styles (new Bright) Chip: A19 (non‑Pro); improved Neural Accelerators on GPU cores Durability: Ceramic Shield 2 (Apple claims ~3x better scratch resistance) Battery…

Aeru brings local AI to iOS 26 using Apple’s Foundation Models Aeru is a new iOS app that runs Apple’s Foundation Models locally on-device with iOS 26, offering privacy-friendly AI features without cloud calls. It positions itself as an open, data-respecting alternative to apps like SmartFruit — and is advertised as fully free to use. What it does Uses Apple’s Foundation Models framework (iOS 26) to run language and AI features locally. Improves privacy and responsiveness by avoiding server-side processing. Offers typical on-device AI use cases: chat, text generation, personal assistant features. Marketed as an open and data-friendly option compared to some paid alternatives. Requirements & availability Aeru requires iOS 26 (and newer devices that support Apple Intelligence features). The app listing indicates it is free to use. For more…

Meta Connect 2025 — What was announced At Meta Connect 2025 Mark Zuckerberg revealed three new smart eyewear products plus a VR entertainment hub. Below are the highlights and availability. Ray‑Ban Meta Gen 2 12MP camera, 3K Ultra HD video up to 60fps with HDR Up to ~8 hours battery (typical); charging case adds ~48 hours 32GB storage; new video modes (hyperlapse & slow‑motion) coming this fall Frames: Wayfarer, Skyler, Headliner — starting at $379 Amazon search: Ray‑Ban Meta Gen 2 on Amazon Oakley Meta Vanguard Designed for athletes: wraparound frame, swappable reflective lenses 12MP centered camera, 122° wide lens, adjustable stabilization Improved battery for extreme temps, louder speakers, Strava & Garmin integrations Preorder now for $499; available Oct 21 Amazon search: Oakley Meta Vanguard on Amazon Meta Ray‑Ban Display…

Bundeskartellamt approves JD.com stake in CECONOMY The German Federal Cartel Office has approved the planned entry of Chinese e‑commerce giant JD.com into CECONOMY AG, the parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn. JD.com acquired roughly a 32% stake and is pursuing a voluntary public takeover offer valuing CECONOMY at around €2.2 billion. Key points Stake: ~32% acquired by JD.com. Valuation & offer: Offer price reported at €4.60 per share (about a 23% premium). Regulatory: Bundeskartellamt cleared the transaction, finding no relevant overlaps in the German market. Commitments: JD.com and CECONOMY pledged no layoffs, no store closures and to keep current management/organization for at least five years. Strategic aim: JD.com plans to use its technology and logistics expertise to accelerate CECONOMY’s development as a pan‑European omnichannel electronics retailer. Sources: Official CECONOMY press…

iOS 26: Adaptive Temperature in the Home app With iOS 26, Apple has introduced Adaptive Temperature in the Home app. The feature automatically adjusts compatible thermostats based on household presence states to save energy and keep your home comfortable. How it works Presence states: "Home", "Away", and "Extended Away" (longer absence) determine temperature profiles. Predict Arrival: Uses schedules, Apple Maps, Calendar and routines to precondition the home before someone arrives. Activity History: The Home app logs state changes (not precise individual locations) for transparency. Room-level support: If you have compatible occupancy sensors or room-based accessories, Adaptive Temperature can adjust by room. Enabling and compatibility Enable it in the Home app by selecting your thermostat, opening its settings, and turning on Adaptive Temperature. Note that some thermostats may require firmware updates…

Best ergonomic keyboards — quick guide & picks (summary) Short summary of an Engadget guide on ergonomic keyboards: a simple at-home test can indicate whether a split or angled keyboard might help your comfort. With elbows hugged into your sides, touch your thumbs together; then angle your elbows slightly outward and separate your hands. If the latter feels more natural, an ergonomic keyboard (split, Alice/unibody, columnar, or with thumb clusters) could reduce shoulder, forearm, and wrist strain. Quick test Hug elbows to sides & touch thumbs. Then angle elbows out and separate hands. Prefer the angled position? Consider an ergonomic keyboard. Types of ergonomic keyboards Alice / unibody split: Single board with halves rotated outward ~30°. Easier transition for most users. Fully split: Two separate halves you can splay, tent,…