Prime Day Deal: Amazon Echo Spot (2024) — $50 Amazon's Echo Spot (2024) — the compact, bedside-friendly smart alarm clock — is on sale for about $50 (~38% off). The small hemispherical display is sharper than the prior model, the speakers have been improved, and Amazon removed the camera for added privacy. It’s a pared-down Alexa device designed mainly to show the time, weather and music info, and to control other smart home devices. What you get Comfortable bedside size with a crisp small display Improved speaker quality for its size No built-in camera (privacy-first design) Alexa voice control for alarms, smart home control, music info, weather and more Who it’s for If you want a modern, compact alarm clock that’s privacy-friendly and simple to use, the Echo Spot is…

Why I’m Breaking Up with Xbox — 2025 Price Hikes Explained Microsoft has significantly raised prices across its Xbox platform in 2025. The nearly five-year-old hardware and subscription model that once offered some of the best value in gaming now looks very different: Xbox Series S (512GB): now $399.99 Xbox Series X: $599.99 (digital) / $649.99 (disc) Game Pass Ultimate: raised to $30/month (a 50% increase) These increases make it harder for new or casual players to enter the Xbox ecosystem. My own first-year cost (console + Game Pass) has nearly doubled under the new pricing. Why this matters Game Pass used to be a major selling point — hundreds of games and day-one releases for a low monthly fee. At $30/month, that value proposition is less clear, especially compared…

Tapestry 1.3 — Native macOS Version Released by Iconfactory Release: September 2025 Iconfactory has released Tapestry 1.3, the multi‑feed reader now available as a native macOS app. Previously, macOS users could only run the iPad version on Apple silicon; this update brings a native build optimized for Macs. What’s new in 1.3 Native macOS build — improved performance and integration on Apple computers. Liquid Glass UI styling aligned with iOS 26 design language. In‑app font size adjustment for better readability. Initial keyboard support on Mac (better navigation & input). Improved Mastodon features — quoted posts and polls support. Enhancements to Bluesky list handling. For full details, see the Iconfactory blog post: Glass, Tapestry and more. Get the app on the App Store: Tapestry on the App Store or visit the…

Prime Day Anker Deals: Best Charging Gear to BuyPrime Day is a great opportunity to pick up Anker charging essentials at discounted prices — power banks, wireless chargers, USB-C cables, adapters and surge protectors. I often buy extras during big sale events so I always have a spare in luggage, in the car or by the couch.How to choosePower banks: pick capacity based on devices — 5,000–10,000 mAh for phones, larger (20,000 mAh+) for tablets or laptops. Wireless chargers: choose a stand for desks or a lay-flat pad for nightstands. Charging gear: 30W USB-C adapters and extra USB-C cables are always handy.Shop (affiliate links)Anker power banks on AmazonAnker wireless chargers on AmazonAnker USB-C cables on AmazonAnker 30W USB-C adapters on AmazonExamples & tips- Keep an extra USB-C cable in your…

Prime Day Laptop Deals: MacBook M4, Dell, Lenovo, HP & Chromebooks Prime Day deals are live — looking for a new laptop? We rounded up notable discounts across MacBooks, Windows laptops and Chromebooks to help you decide. Below are top picks and affiliate links to shop on Amazon. Top MacBook Deals Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M4) — $1,078 (~10% off) — Shop on Amazon Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4) — $1,399 (~13% off) — Shop on Amazon Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, M4) — $2,249 (~10% off) — Shop on Amazon Top Windows Laptop Deals Dell 15 3530 (Intel Core i5, Windows 11 Pro, 15") — $649 (28% off) — Shop on Amazon Acer Aspire 3 (Intel Core i3, Windows 11 Pro, 15") — $400 (11% off) — Shop on Amazon…

Lululook Deals: 3-in-1 MagSafe Travel Charger (from €32.49) & 4‑port 100W Charger — Short-Term Offers Lululook is running short-term promotions on charging gear aimed at people who frequently charge Apple devices on the go. Highlights 3-in-1 MagSafe travel charger — Compact, foldable charger that supports MagSafe charging for iPhone plus charging for Apple Watch and AirPods. Temporarily available from about €32.49 (~$32.99) on the official Lululook store. 4‑port 100W wall charger — Reported as part of the short-term offers, but a definite listing or price on Lululook wasn’t clearly found during checks. Availability may vary. Where to find them Official product page (3-in-1 MagSafe): Lululook – Ultra Nano 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger Amazon search (affiliate tag included): Search for Ultra-Nano 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger on Amazon Amazon search for 4-port…

Neon vows to return after data breach — payouts paused Neon, the app that pays users for recordings of their phone calls and sells them to AI companies, says it will return after a security breach exposed users’ recordings, transcripts and phone numbers. Founder Alex Kiam apologized to users and said the app will be back soon once extra security layers are added. What happened TechCrunch reported a security flaw that allowed users to access other people’s call recordings, transcripts and metadata, prompting Neon to take its service offline. Neon’s founder Alex Kiam emailed users saying earnings are safe: “Your earnings have not disappeared -- when we're back online, we'll pay you everything you've earned, plus a little bonus to thank you for your patience!” Payouts & how Neon records…

Prime Big Deal Days 2025: Early Prime Day Deals & Top Tech Picks (Oct 7–8) Amazon’s October Prime Day event (branded Prime Big Deal Days) is scheduled for October 7–8, 2025. Amazon and retailers typically roll out early deals in the lead-up to the event — and many solid discounts are already available on popular gadgets. Official overview and member perks: Amazon: Prime Big Deal Days info Early highlights (prices at time of posting) Apple MagSafe charger (25W, 2m) — $35 — See on Amazon Shark AI robot vacuum with self-empty base — $230 — See on Amazon Leebein 2025 electric spin scrubber — $40 — See on Amazon Jisulife Life7 handheld fan — $25 — See on Amazon XReal One Pro AR glasses — $649 — See on Amazon…

Hands-on: Amazon’s all-new Kindle Scribe lineup (2025) Amazon refreshed its Kindle Scribe line with three configurations: an entry model without a front light, a version with LED front lights (often called the Kindle Scribe 3), and the new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft — Amazon’s first writing tablet with a color display. Key specs Display: 11-inch glare-free screen (thinner bezels); Colorsoft uses a color filter + LEDs Thickness: ~5.4 mm; Weight: ~400 g (0.88 lb) Latency: ~

AVM launches FRITZ!Box 5690 for fiber and new FRITZ!Repeaters AVM has announced the market launch of several new devices: the FRITZ!Box 5690 (fiber router) and new repeaters including the FRITZ!Repeater 2700 and 2700 Outdoor. While AVM previewed these devices earlier, the company says they are now being offered for sale. Availability is currently rolling out via ISPs and some vendors; not all models are yet widely listed in AVM's online shop. Key specs FRITZ!Box 5690 — Fiber router for AON (1 Gbit/s) and GPON (2.5 Gbit/s). Wi‑Fi 7 support (note: base 5690 lacks the 6 GHz band), 2.5 Gbit LAN port. Estimated RRP in Germany ~319 €. FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro — Pro/tri‑band variant adds 6 GHz support, SFP slot and extra features; availability varied via providers. FRITZ!Repeater 2700 / 2700…