Newegg Deal: 3 Months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $52 (Code SSE2589) Newegg is offering three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $52 when you enter code SSE2589 at checkout. The listed price is shown as $60, but with the checkout code the total drops to $52. Compared with Microsoft's new $30/month pricing, this deal represents a $38 saving versus three months at the post-hike rate. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate still includes access to more than 400 games and continues to add new titles. The service also integrates with Ubisoft+ and bundles perks like Fortnite Crew, making it a compelling value for many players — at least while this promo lasts. Be aware of the recent price increase and remember to cancel auto-renew if you don’t want to…

X-Sense water detectors: 4-pack + base for €45.21 — limited Amazon deal X-Sense, known for home sensors, is temporarily offering a steep discount on its app-connected water leak detectors. A package including four sensors plus the base station required for app integration is currently listed on Amazon for €45.21. If you already own the base, single replacement/additional sensors are available for about €14.99 each. Why it matters: affordable water leak detectors can reduce the risk of costly water damage by alerting you early to leaks in basements, under sinks, near washing machines, or behind appliances. At this price point, adding multiple sensors to key areas becomes much more cost-effective. Offer: 4 sensors + base station — €45.21 (Amazon listing) Single sensor (if you already have the base): ~€14.99 each Connectivity:…

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Notable upgrades to a familiar formula Bose has released second‑generation QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, refining rather than reinventing its flagship over‑ear model. The update focuses on targetted improvements: better adaptive ANC, longer battery life across modes, lossless audio over USB‑C, and the Cinema Mode sound profile adapted from the earbuds. These changes make the headphones more practical for everyday use without waiting for a full redesign. The core strengths — comfort, strong noise cancellation and a roomy spatial sound profile — remain intact. Price: $449 Battery: up to 30h (ANC on, Immersive off); up to 45h (ANC off); up to 23h (ANC + Immersive) ANC: Improved ActiveSense that reacts faster to sudden noise spikes Audio: Lossless audio over USB‑C (16‑bit, 44.1kHz or 48kHz depending on…

Apple wins exclusive US Formula 1 broadcast rights starting 2026 Apple has reached a five-year exclusive deal with Liberty Media to hold US broadcast rights for Formula 1 beginning with the 2026 season. The rebranded Apple TV will carry every Grand Prix, plus practice, qualifying and sprint sessions — while select races will be available for free in the Apple TV app. Key details to know: Start date: 2026 season (kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix in March). Availability: All races and sessions on Apple TV for subscribers; some select races free to non-subscribers via the Apple TV app. Additional features: Live leaderboards, driver and constructor championship tracking, iPhone home-screen widget and Live Activities on the lock screen through the Apple Sports app. F1 TV: The standalone F1 TV…

Apple to Become Exclusive U.S. Broadcast Partner for Formula 1 (2026) Apple has been announced as the exclusive U.S. broadcast partner for Formula 1 beginning with the 2026 season. Under a multi-year agreement, live coverage — including practice sessions, qualifying and races — will move to Apple TV+, marking a major shift for how American fans will watch F1. The deal is reported to run for five years and significantly expands Apple’s sports portfolio, which already includes agreements for Major League Soccer and MLB’s Friday Night Baseball. Reports suggest Apple will pay substantially more than the previous rights holder, reflecting the company’s push into premium live sports content. Start: 2026 season Term: Reportedly five years Coverage: All live sessions on Apple TV+, with select races and practice sessions available for…

Wikimedia warns AI-generated answers are hurting Wikipedia traffic Wikimedia is raising concerns that the rise of large language models (LLMs), AI-generated summaries and chatbots is reducing direct visits to Wikipedia — a core source of verifiable online knowledge. In a recent blog post, Marshall Miller, Wikimedia's senior director of product, links an observed 8% year-over-year drop in page views to generative AI and changes in how search engines present answers. Wikimedia reports that improving bot detection changed its metrics and exposed a sharper decline in human page views. The foundation argues that when search engines and chatbots provide direct answers based on Wikipedia content, users may never visit the original articles — undermining volunteer engagement, funding and the site’s long-term reliability. Key points: Wikimedia recorded an 8% YoY drop in…

Apple Secures Exclusive US Formula 1 Rights — Apple TV to Stream Every Race from 2026 Apple has reached a five-year deal with Liberty Media to become the exclusive US broadcaster for Formula 1, with coverage beginning in 2026. Apple TV will carry every Grand Prix, along with practice, qualifying, and sprint sessions. Select races will be available for free in the Apple TV app. Key details: Start year: 2026 under a five-year pact. Coverage: Every Grand Prix plus practice, qualifying, and sprint sessions for Apple TV subscribers. Free access: "Select races" will be free for non-subscribers via the Apple TV app. F1 TV Premium: Will still exist in the US but will require an Apple TV subscription. Reported bid: Apple reportedly offered between $120M–$150M per year, outbidding ESPN's ~$90M/year.…

iPhone Air Sells Out Quickly in China, Outpacing US and Germany Apple’s new iPhone Air reportedly sold out almost immediately in China, with devices available for pre-order delivery on launch day disappearing fast. By contrast, the phone’s launch in countries like the United States and Germany was described as much calmer, with more stock available for day-one buyers. The South China Morning Post reported that pre-orders in China for delivery on the first sales day were exhausted quickly — a sign that demand for the ultrathin model is particularly strong there. This contrasts with the more muted openings seen in several Western markets. Reasons for the difference may include stronger consumer interest in lightweight devices in China, local promotional campaigns, or retail dynamics that favor quick sell-through. If demand in…

AT&T to Raise Home Internet Prices $5/Month Starting Dec. 1 AT&T has notified home internet customers that their monthly plan rates will increase by $5 starting December 1. The move follows a similar $5 increase in November 2024 and comes despite AT&T reporting $4.9 billion in profit for the last quarter. According to the company’s customer email and statements to reporters, AT&T says the increase is needed "to ensure [it continues] providing the quality service and support [customers] deserve." The company is offering ways to offset the rise if customers enroll in eligible billing options: $10/month discount for customers who enroll an eligible bank account in Autopay and Paperless Billing. $5/month discount for customers who enroll a debit card in Autopay. It’s unclear how long these discounts will remain available,…

MacBook Pro sold without charger in EU & UK — Apple prepares for new EU rule Apple’s latest MacBook Pro is being sold without a power adapter for customers in the EU and the United Kingdom. The move has sparked discussion online, with some observers incorrectly claiming the EU has banned including chargers — the reality appears to be that Apple is positioning itself ahead of upcoming EU regulations. Key points: Apple removed the charger from the box for EU & UK sales of the new MacBook Pro. The change has prompted debate about whether this was mandated by the EU — official EU rules standardize chargers but do not explicitly ban bundled adapters; Apple frames this as preparation for those rules. Environmental and product-standardization arguments factor into the decision,…