iRobot Roomba 104 on Sale (~$150) Looking for a budget robot vacuum? The iRobot Roomba 104 is currently around 40% off — roughly $150 — making it a solid pick for gifting or replacing an older robovac. Key features Entry-level robovac with a reasonably powerful cleaning motor Multi-surface brush + edge-sweeping brush LiDAR mapping for navigation and obstacle avoidance Cliff/fall-prevention sensors Voice assistant support: Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant Auto-return to charger; ~200 minutes runtime per charge What it doesn't do Does not mop Does not include a separate debris canister/dock Buy Amazon search (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=iRobot+Roomba+104&tag=f1rede-20 Verdict If you want a no-frills, budget-friendly robot vacuum with solid navigation and long run time, the Roomba 104 is a good value at this price. If you need mopping or an automatic debris-emptying base,…

ICE plans 24/7 social‑media surveillance team — what to know U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has requested information from contractors to build a 24/7/365 social‑media surveillance team that would scour platforms like Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and YouTube to develop leads on wanted individuals. Documents first reported in tech press show the program would use AI and contractor staff to process social data and generate investigative leads. Key details Scope: Continuous monitoring of major social platforms to identify leads on wanted individuals. Response times: "Urgent" cases (including ICE's Top 10 Most Wanted) targeted within ~30 minutes; lower‑priority cases could have up to an 8‑hour window. Staffing & locations: Request documents call for at least 12 full‑time staff at the National Criminal Analysis and Targeting Center in Williston,…

2nd‑gen Kindle Scribe — $100 off (16GB) — Record Low Amazon has the 2nd‑generation Kindle Scribe on sale: the 16GB model is $100 off (now $300), a record‑low price. The 32GB and 64GB versions are also discounted. Key specs 10.2" E Ink display Writing and note-taking support Auto‑adjusting front lights Storage: 16GB / 32GB / 64GB Why buy: smooth reading and writing experience, sleek design. Why wait: Amazon announced newer Scribe models (Scribe 3 and Scribe Colorsoft) coming later this year with thinner/lighter builds and color E Ink options, but no firm release dates yet. Shop Kindle Scribe on Amazon Source: Engadget (reporting on the deal)

Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals — Dyson, Shark, iRobot & More Amazon Prime Day has brought big discounts on top vacuum cleaners — from high-end cordless sticks to self-emptying robot vacuums and handy budget models. Below are our top recommendations and quick notes to help you pick the right cleaner. Dyson V15 Detect Plus — Top cordless pick with strong suction, multiple tools and LED "Fluffy Optic" head. Shop: Dyson V15 Detect Plus on Amazon Dyson Ball Animal Total Clean Upright — Maneuverable ball design and sealed system for hair containment. Shop: Dyson Ball Animal Total Clean on Amazon Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum — LiDAR mapping and a self-empty base (up to ~60 days). Shop: Shark AV2501AE on Amazon Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch — Robot mop/vac with self-maintenance features (self-clean,…

Best Anker Charging Deals — October Prime Day October Prime Day has brought discounts on essential Anker charging gear — power banks, wireless chargers and 30W USB‑C adapters. These are great to stock up as backups or gifts: extra cables, surge protectors and portable power bricks are always handy. Top categories & picks Power banks — portable options like the Anker 622 MagGo 5K are compact and great for phones; consider a 10K+ unit if you want to charge tablets or laptops. Wireless chargers — stands for desks or lay‑flat pads for nightstands tidy up cables; multi‑device stations can charge phone, watch and earbuds together. Charging gear — extra 30W USB‑C adapters and spare USB‑C/A cables to keep around the house, car or office. Buying tips Match power bank capacity…

October Prime Day SSD deals roundupOctober Prime Day SSD deals — best picksPrime Day brings big SSD discounts across brands. Below are top deals and quick notes to help you choose. (Affiliate Amazon search links included — support us if you buy!)Crucial X10 4TB Portable SSD — $240 (39% off)Portable USB 3.2 drive; reads up to 2,100MB/s. Buy: Crucial X10 4TB on AmazonCrucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-inch Internal SSD — $64 (33% off)Budget internal SSD, read speeds up to 540MB/s, 3-year warranty. Buy: Crucial BX500 1TB on AmazonCrucial P310 2TB — $122 (49% off)Compact NVMe with reads over 7,000MB/s — great for laptops and Steam Decks. Buy: Crucial P310 2TB on AmazonSamsung 990 Evo Plus 1TB — $70 (33% off)High-performance internal NVMe, reads up to 7,250MB/s. Buy: Samsung…

AI Search — Top AI highlights this week Welcome to the AI Search newsletter. Below are expanded summaries of the top AI stories this week with sources for further reading. OpenAI launches Sora 2 Pro: OpenAI introduced Sora 2 Pro with realistic physics, synced audio, and a creation-first social feed; API and Android support are coming soon. Source: The AI Track. Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.5: Claude Sonnet 4.5 improves coding workflows with an Agent SDK, VS Code integration, execution checkpoints and browser automation for production coding. Source: The AI Track. eBay offers ChatGPT Enterprise to sellers: eBay rolled out ChatGPT Enterprise to 10,000 sellers to help automate listing creation, buyer responses and sales analysis. Source: Crescendo.ai. AI actor controversy — Tilly Norwood: The emergence of AI performer Tilly Norwood…

October Prime Day TV Deals: Hisense, Samsung, Sony & Amazon Fire TV Prime Big Deal Days run October 7-8 — a good window for TV upgrades if you can't wait for Black Friday. Below are top deals found during the October Prime Day event (prices shown where available). Some offers may be Prime-exclusive. Hisense U8QG 65" Mini-LED TV — $1,082 A high-brightness mini-LED LCD with strong local dimming, quantum-dot color and 165Hz refresh. Good choice for bright rooms; USB-C video input included. Search on Amazon: Hisense U8QG 65" on Amazon. Samsung S90F 55" QD-OLED TV — $1,498 QD-OLED for vivid colors and excellent contrast; 144Hz refresh and four HDMI 2.1 ports. Note: some US sizes use different panels. Search on Amazon: Samsung S90F 55" on Amazon. Sony Bravia 8 II…

Best Prime Big Deal Days Kitchen Deals — Top Picks & Where to Buy Prime Big Deal Days are serving up huge discounts across kitchen tech — from ice-cream makers to air fryers and espresso machines. Below are our top picks mentioned in the roundup and quick links to search them on Amazon (affiliate links). Ninja Creami ice cream maker: A favorite for homemade frozen treats; bundles often include extra pint jars. Shop Ninja Creami on Amazon Hamilton Beach Digital Rice Cooker: Budget-friendly, great for small kitchens. Shop Hamilton Beach rice cooker Instant Pot Vortex Plus (air fryer line): Fast-heating air fryers with Clear Cook window. Shop Instant Pot Vortex on Amazon Instant Pot Duo Plus: Versatile multicooker with quick-cook modes and sous-vide function. Shop Instant Pot Duo Plus Breville…

Prime Day laptop deals roundup — save on MacBooks, Windows laptops & Chromebooks If your laptop isn’t cutting it, October Prime Day has plenty of discounts across MacBooks, Windows laptops and Chromebooks. Below is a concise roundup of the top picks and quick Amazon search links (affiliate) so you can check availability and buy. Best Prime Day laptop deals — MacBooks Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M4) — reported: $1,078 (10% off) Search on Amazon Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4) — reported: $1,399 (13% off) Search on Amazon Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, M4) — reported: $2,249 (10% off) Search on Amazon Best Prime Day laptop deals — Windows laptops HP Ultrabook 14 (14-inch, Intel N100) — reported: $280 (20% off) Search on Amazon Lenovo IdeaPad 1i (15-inch, Intel Celeron) — reported:…