Spotify integrates with ChatGPT — search music & podcasts in-chat Spotify has rolled out an official app for ChatGPT, letting users search for songs, playlists and podcasts and receive recommendations directly inside the chat. The integration requires linking your Spotify account to ChatGPT so the AI can access your library and personalize suggestions. Key points Find songs, playlists and podcasts inside ChatGPT. Get recommendations based on mood, genre or theme. Requires linking your Spotify account with ChatGPT. How to get started Open ChatGPT and look for the Apps/Plugins section. Install or enable the Spotify app for ChatGPT. Connect (authorize) your Spotify account when prompted. Ask ChatGPT to play or recommend music and podcasts. Official announcement: Spotify Newsroom. Related: OpenAI — Introducing apps in ChatGPT. Use cases & privacy This makes…

Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals: Dyson, Shark, Roomba, Roborock and More This October Prime Day we're tracking the best Amazon discounts on traditional and robotic vacuums. Below are our top picks and quick links to search each model on Amazon (affiliate links included). Dyson V15 Detect Plus — $570 (33% off): Top cordless stick with strong suction and an LED "Fluffy Optic" head. See on Amazon Dyson Ball Animal Total Clean Upright — $410 (38% off): Bagless upright with excellent sealing and maneuverability. See on Amazon Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum — $600 ($50 off): Large-area robot with LiDAR and 60-day self-empty base. See on Amazon Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch — $450 (36% off): Mop/vac combo that self-maintains for up to 30 days. See on Amazon Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 —…

Best Prime Day Speaker Deals: JBL, Bose, Ultimate Ears & More Prime Day brings big discounts on top speakers — from portable Bluetooth to smart speakers and theater-grade soundbars. Below are standout picks and quick notes to help you decide. Click any link to search the product on Amazon (affiliate tag included). Best Bluetooth Speaker Deals JBL Xtreme 2 — Loud, long battery, ships as a 2-pack option: Buy on Amazon JBL Flip 6 — Durable, balanced, 12-hour battery: Buy on Amazon JBL Go 3 — Compact carabiner speaker for outdoors: Buy on Amazon Ultimate Ears Miniroll — Tiny pocketable speaker with surprising volume: Buy on Amazon Ultimate Ears Boom 4 — 360° sound, great for parties and chaining speakers: Buy on Amazon Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 — Lightweight, punchy…

California Bans Loud Streaming Ads — SB 576 Signed, Effective July 1, 2026 Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 576, a new California law that prohibits streaming platforms from transmitting commercial audio louder than the video content the ads accompany. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, aligning streaming services with the federal Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act that already applied to broadcast TV. Why it matters: Many viewers have been unexpectedly startled by abruptly loud ads while watching streaming shows. The bill’s author, State Senator Tom Umberg, said the law was inspired by “every exhausted parent who’s finally gotten a baby to sleep, only to have a blaring streaming ad undo all that hard work.” Key points Law: SB 576 (signed by Gov. Newsom) Effective date: July…

Best Prime Day Tech Deals Under $25 Prime Day is serving up a bunch of useful tech for under $25 — Bluetooth trackers, mini security cams, portable speakers, chargers and more. Below are tested, budget-friendly picks that are commonly available on Amazon. Use the affiliate links to search for each product. Chipolo Pop Bluetooth tracker — $25: Handy tracker for finding lost items. Search on Amazon Blink Mini 2 security camera — $20: Compact indoor cam (weather adapter available for outdoors). Search on Amazon Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go speaker — $23: Loud, IP67 water/dust resistant Bluetooth speaker. Search on Amazon Belkin Apple AirTag holder — $15: Makes attaching an AirTag easy. Search on Amazon Anker Nano 30W USB-C charger — $13: Compact 30W wall adapter. Search on Amazon Anker…

OpenAI offers 3 months at half price when you try to cancel ChatGPT Plus OpenAI is reportedly offering some ChatGPT Plus subscribers a limited-time win-back discount: when users initiate cancellation via their account settings, they may be presented with an option to continue their Plus plan at half price for three months — paying $30 upfront (≈$10/month) instead of the usual $20/month. How it works Log into ChatGPT and go to Profile / Settings → Billing or "My plan". Click "Manage my subscription" (opens billing page) and choose "Cancel plan." Before finalizing, a targeted offer may appear giving you three months at half price. If you skip it, cancellation proceeds and access ends per the normal billing cycle. Important notes The offer is a targeted retention promotion and may not…

Google Pixel 9a — Prime Day Deal: $349 (was $499) The Google Pixel 9a is our top midrange pick thanks to strong performance, a sleek design and camera quality that rivals much pricier phones. During Amazon Prime Day you can grab it for a record-low $349 (down $150). Key specs 6.3-inch OLED, 120Hz refresh rate (1080 x 2424, 422 PPI) Up to 2,700 nits peak brightness Aluminum frame, recycled polycarbonate back IP68 dust and water resistance Long battery life — well over 28 hours in our testing Excellent camera processing (Super Res Zoom AI compensates for no telephoto) Available colors: obsidian, porcelain, peony and iris. Where to buy Check the deal on Amazon: Buy the Pixel 9a on Amazon (affiliate) Other Pixel deals For those wanting a step-up, the Pixel…

PowerWash Simulator 2 — Release Date: October 23, 2025 The sequel to the smash-hit cleaning sim arrives October 23, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 — and it’s launching day-one on Xbox Game Pass. If you loved the original’s chill clean-up loop, the new entry expands the sandbox with more filthy locations, tools and customization. Key features Release date: October 23, 2025 Platforms: PC (Steam/Epic), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 Game Pass: Day-one on Xbox Game Pass Co-op: Local split-screen & online co-op (play and share campaign progress with friends) Home base: Fully customizable home base you can decorate, cover in muck, and clean Companion: A pet cat you can interact with Trailers and store Watch the official trailer and wishlist on Steam:…

Anker Prime Day Charging Deals: Power Banks, Wireless Chargers & More Prime Day brings discounts on essential Anker charging gear — power banks, wireless chargers, USB-C adapters and cables. If you're already set on big-ticket items, now's a great time to stock up on charging essentials you won't want to be without. Why buy extra chargers now? Extra cables, power bricks and surge protectors are cheap insurance: keep spares at home, in your car, at work or gift them during the holidays while prices are low. Power banks Power banks vary by capacity and features. For phones, 5,000–10,000 mAh usually suffices; for tablets or laptops consider higher-capacity bricks with multiple ports. Browse current Anker power bank options: Anker power banks on Amazon. Wireless chargers Wireless chargers simplify your setup—choose a…

Amazon Prime Day: Best Deals on Echo, Kindle, Fire TV & Tablets Amazon is offering heavy discounts on its own devices during October Prime Day. Below are top deals across Kindles, Echo speakers, Fire TV devices and Fire tablets. Use the links to search each product on Amazon. Kindle deals Kindle Kids — $95 (was $130) — Search Kindle Kids on Amazon Kindle Paperwhite — $125 (was $160) — Search Kindle Paperwhite on Amazon Kindle Colorsoft — $200 (was $250) — Search Kindle Colorsoft on Amazon Kindle Scribe — $300 (was $400) — Search Kindle Scribe on Amazon Echo deals Echo Pop — $25 — Search Echo Pop on Amazon Echo Dot — $35 — Search Echo Dot on Amazon Echo Show 5 — $55 — Search Echo Show 5…