Vodafone boosts CallYa prepaid plans in December — more data, same prices Vodafone Germany is adjusting its CallYa prepaid lineup starting in December, increasing data allowances while keeping prices unchanged. The updates apply automatically to both new and existing customers and require no separate activation. One clear example: the CallYa Start plan now includes 2 GB of data instead of 1 GB while remaining priced at €4.99. Vodafone also notes support for eSIM activation and access to its 5G network where available. What this means for customers Automatic upgrade: Changes are rolled out to accounts without customers needing to opt in. More value: Higher data allowances at the same monthly cost give prepaid users better bang for their buck. eSIM & 5G ready: Vodafone highlights eSIM support and 5G access…

Apple TV+ Black Friday deal: six months for $36 — limited time Apple is offering a Black Friday promotion: new and qualified returning subscribers can get six months of Apple TV+ for $36 if they sign up by Dec 1. That breaks down to $3 per month for the ad‑supported plan and is a straightforward way to explore Apple’s growing slate of originals and films. Apple TV+ combines high‑profile originals, recent theatrical releases and polished presentation. Key highlights include Ted Lasso, Severance, The Morning Show, Slow Horses and films like CODA and Killers of the Flower Moon. The service streams in up to 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos where available. Deal details & limitations Price: $36 for six months (ad‑supported Basic With Ads plan). Eligibility: New subscribers…

HBO Max Black Friday deal: one year of the ad-supported plan for $36 HBO Max is offering a rare Black Friday streaming promotion: new subscribers can get one year of the ad-supported plan for just $36 if they sign up by Dec 1. That works out to about $3 per month for access to HBO originals, Warner Bros. theatrical releases, Discovery content and select live sports. The deal applies to the Basic With Ads tier (normally $11/month). It’s a straightforward way to sample HBO Max’s catalog — including shows like The Last of Us, House of the Dragon and recent films — at a steep discount for the first year. Plan comparison Basic With Ads: Included in this offer — full HD streaming on two devices, ad-supported; regular price $11/month.…

Fire TV Stick 4K Max hits $35 for Black Friday — high-end features at a bargain Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for about $35 this Black Friday — roughly 41% off its usual price. The 4K Max packs advanced features like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, HDR10+, Wi‑Fi 6E connectivity and Amazon’s fastest Fire TV Stick processor, making it one of the best value 4K streamers available right now. The device is a compact dongle that plugs into your TV’s HDMI port and delivers crisp 4K playback and improved app performance. It also includes Amazon’s Ambient Experience for displaying artwork while idle and supports cloud gaming options like Xbox Cloud Gaming for casual play. Key specs & highlights Video & audio: 4K, Dolby Vision, Dolby…

Apple tests LLMs for activity recognition by converting sensor data to text Apple researchers are exploring whether large language models (LLMs) can improve the analysis of simple sensor inputs — like motion and environmental readings — by first translating those signals into short textual descriptions and then using an LLM to fuse the results. The study is titled "Using LLMs for Late Multimodal Sensor Fusion for Activity Recognition." The approach is called late multimodal fusion: rather than feeding raw numeric sensor streams into a single model, the system converts sensor events into concise text snippets and hands those to an LLM that performs higher-level reasoning across modalities. According to the paper, this combination can make activity recognition (detecting actions or contexts from sensors) more reliable than some conventional pipelines. Key…

Best Black Friday tech deals to shop now — our curated roundup Black Friday season has stretched into a weeks‑long shopping marathon, and retailers are rolling out discounts across laptops, headphones, smart home gear, streaming devices and more. We tracked the standout tech deals available now so you can skip the noise and find the best value. Highlights include Apple AirPods Pro 3 for about $220, the iPad A16 at roughly $279, Roku Streaming Stick Plus for $19, PS5 consoles $100 off, Meta Quest 3S for $250, Kindle Colorsoft for $170, and a long list of budget picks under $50. Top picks — quick look AirPods Pro 3 — ~$220: flagship earbuds with improved ANC and extra features for Apple users. Shop on Amazon. iPad A16 — ~$279: great entry…

Stranger Things season five: new trailer teases Vecna showdown — first four episodes land Nov 26 Netflix released a new trailer for Stranger Things season five that ramps up the stakes: Vecna returns, Demogorgons pour into Hawkins, and the town faces a militarized showdown. The teaser mixes action, explosions and darkly familiar character beats, setting the stage for the series finale. The trailer includes tense moments and a pointed line from Dustin: “I wanna see Vecna’s heart on a platter.” Fans also see the gang preparing a plan to confront Vecna — and a dramatic sequence where Steve drives his car into an Upside Down portal with Dustin, Nancy and Jonathan aboard. Release schedule First four episodes premiere on Wednesday, November 26 at 8PM ET — perfect for a Thanksgiving‑weekend…

Audi adds Disney+ to in‑car apps: stream on central and passenger displays (parked only) Audi has added direct access to Disney+ through its integrated Audi Application Store. Owners can install the Disney+ app on compatible vehicles and sign in with an existing account to watch films and series on the car’s central display while the vehicle is parked. In cars equipped with the optional passenger (co‑driver) screen, the app also supports playback there — giving a way for passengers to watch content independently. Audi’s approach mirrors a broader trend toward richer in‑car entertainment options, though playback is restricted to stationary use to meet safety and legal requirements. What to know How it works: Install Disney+ from the Audi Application Store and sign in; content plays via the vehicle’s infotainment displays…

Google TV Streamer 4K drops to $75 for Black Friday — best price so far Google’s new Google TV Streamer 4K is on sale for about $75 this Black Friday — a notable discount from its usual $100. The streamer offers a faster processor than previous Google sticks, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, a full Google TV interface and smart home integration, making it a strong pick to modernize an older TV. The wedge set‑top design includes a small remote (you can ping the remote from the streamer if you misplace it), but you’ll need an HDMI cable if you don’t already have one. The device pulls together apps and content into a unified Google TV interface and adds tighter Google Home controls through a convenient slide‑out panel…

Kindle Colorsoft hits record low: $170 — Black Friday Kindle deals Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft has dropped to a record low of $170 for Black Friday, down from its usual $250. As Amazon’s first color e‑reader, the Colorsoft is a standout if you read comics, graphic novels or color‑rich magazines — and this sale makes it far more compelling than at launch. The Colorsoft combines a sharp color display with fast load times and responsive page turns. It also includes an auto‑adjusting front light, no default lock‑screen ads, and exceptional battery life — Amazon rates the device at roughly eight weeks of typical use on a single charge. Why the Colorsoft matters Color e‑ink: Better suited to comics, illustrated books and magazines than traditional black‑and‑white Kindles. Pinch‑to‑zoom: Zoom into panels and…