Ford Cuts Prices on 2026 F-150 Lightning — Up to $4,000 Off Ford has reduced prices on select 2026 F-150 Lightning trims, confirmed by Ford's official materials. The cuts apply to higher-end packages and coincide with the expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit at the end of September. Trim pricing & changes STX: Starts at $63,345. Replaces the XLT; now rated at 536 hp and about 290 miles of range. Flash: Gets the full $4,000 cut — new price $65,995. Lariat: Reduced $2,000 — new price $74,995 (was $76,995). Platinum: Remains at $84,995 (no cut). Why it matters With the $7,500 EV tax credit no longer available for many buyers, automakers are finding other ways to deliver value, including direct price adjustments. Competition — including new lower-cost EV…

Top Apple Deals This Week — iPads, MacBook Air, AirPods & More Major retailers (Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart) are running big Apple sales right now. Highlights include the base iPad (A16) for $279, the iPad Air (M3) for $449 (11") / $649 (13"), the iPad mini (A17 Pro) for $399, AirPods 4 for $89, and the MacBook Air (M4) for $799. Below are quick details and direct Amazon search links (affiliate tag included) to help you shop. Apple iPad (A16) — $279 Shop iPad (A16) on Amazon Apple iPad Air (M3) — 11" — $449 Shop iPad Air (M3, 11") on Amazon Apple iPad Air (M3) — 13" — $649 Shop iPad Air (M3, 13") on Amazon Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) — $399 Shop iPad mini (A17 Pro)…

Coax beta: Play your Plex library like cable TV Many Plex users face decision fatigue when choosing what to watch from large personal libraries. Coax is a third‑party app currently in beta that aims to solve this by offering a linear, channel‑surfing experience — playing Plex content in a continuous, TV‑like stream instead of relying on search or algorithmic recommendations. Key points: Coax mimics traditional cable TV by presenting media as channels you can flip through. It appears to be an experimental/third‑party beta; no official Apple App Store or Google Play links were found at the time of writing. This concept is similar in spirit to Plex’s own Live TV and DVR features, but Coax is not an official Plex product. For official Plex Live TV and related features, see:…

Sonos Ace Headphones — $100 Off, Now $299 Sonos’ first headphones, the Ace, have improved significantly since launch. They’re currently discounted to $299 (about $100 off) when purchased directly from Sonos or on Amazon, making them a much better value than at full price. What’s changed TrueCinema spatial audio: Sonos’ TrueCinema now works as intended, mapping your living-room acoustics when using TV Audio Swap to create a virtual 3D audio system in your headphones — great for movies and TV. Improved ANC: Adaptive noise cancellation has been refined through firmware updates. Better call performance: Phone calls are clearer after software updates. Key specs Dolby Atmos head-tracked spatial audio Adaptive active noise cancellation Up to ~30 hours battery life TV Audio Swap compatibility with Sonos soundbars Where to buy Amazon (affiliate):…

WailBrew — A simple, graphical interface for Homebrew on macOS WailBrew is a modern, user-friendly GUI for Homebrew that lets Mac users install, update and remove packages without using the Terminal. The app is built with Wails (Go backend + React frontend) and aims to be a modern alternative to tools like Cakebrew. Key features View installed formulas and casks with detailed info Detect and update outdated packages individually Integrated Homebrew diagnostics (brew doctor) Safe removal and clean UI for package management Install WailBrew provides installation via Homebrew. Example commands: brew tap wickenico/wailbrew brew install --cask wailbrew Links Official site: https://wailbrew.app GitHub: https://github.com/wickenico/WailBrew Notes WailBrew is open-source and built with the Wails framework, offering native-like performance by combining Go and React. It’s ideal for users who prefer a graphical package…

UK CMA designates Google as Strategic Market Status for Search — What it means The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially designated Google with Strategic Market Status (SMS) under the UK's new digital markets competition regime (in force 1 Jan 2025). The designation applies to Google's general Search and search advertising services and allows the CMA to propose interventions to promote competition and protect UK users and businesses. Key points The CMA found Google has "substantial and entrenched market power and a position of strategic significance" for general Search and search ads. More than 90% of UK searches happen on Google's platform, per the CMA. The designation includes Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode features, but not (for now) the Gemini AI assistant. The CMA may consult on…

Apple updates VO2max (Cardio Fitness) estimates in iOS 26 / watchOS 26 With the release of iOS 26 and watchOS 26, Apple’s Health app on iPhone can refresh and update past Cardio Fitness (VO2max) estimates. VO2max — the estimated maximum oxygen uptake during exercise — is used as an indicator of cardiovascular fitness and long-term health trends. What changed The Health app can now recalculate historical VO2max estimates using available workout and sensor data. This may change previously reported values for some users after the update. How to trigger an update Open the Health app on your iPhone. Tap Browse > Heart > Cardio Fitness (or search for "Cardio Fitness"). Scroll to the Cardio Fitness section and tap Update if the option appears — the app will use your available…

Long‑lost Ratchet & Clank mobile game “Clone Home” found and archived After years of searching, a dedicated group of fans has extracted and archived a complete, playable build of the canceled mobile game Ratchet & Clank: Clone Home. The recovery — and the broader history of the title — is documented in a new video by YouTuber The Golden Bolt. Background Clone Home was a planned J2ME (Java) follow-up to the 2005 mobile title Ratchet & Clank: Going Mobile. It was reportedly finished around 2006 but quietly canceled before release. The game was long considered lost, rising to near-mythical status among preservationists and R&C fans. The Recovery Researchers traced a complete build to a Sony Ericsson W880i device owned by a private collector. After years of attempts, the team managed…

Bose to end SoundTouch cloud support on Feb 18, 2026 Bose has announced it will discontinue cloud support for all SoundTouch products effective February 18, 2026. This change was communicated to users and is reflected on Bose's regional trade-in pages. What stops working Built-in streaming services (e.g., Spotify, TuneIn) Cloud-based app control and features Multi-room playback that relies on Bose cloud services What will still work Local audio playback via Bluetooth, AUX (line-in), or HDMI (if available on the model) Any connected source using local inputs will continue to play Options for owners Check Bose's trade-in/offers in your region: Bose trade-in page Consider replacing with a current Bose product or another smart speaker Keep using your SoundTouch speaker as a Bluetooth/aux device if that meets your needs For product browsing,…

China probes Qualcomm’s acquisition of Autotalks China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched an antitrust investigation into Qualcomm’s acquisition of Israeli V2X (vehicle-to-everything) chipmaker Autotalks, alleging Qualcomm may have failed to disclose certain deal details under China’s anti-monopoly laws. Key points Qualcomm agreed to buy Autotalks in 2023 to expand its Snapdragon automotive portfolio into V2X safety and communication technologies. The acquisition was previously scrutinized by US and UK regulators and the deal was temporarily paused in early 2024 amid antitrust reviews. SAMR’s probe follows a broader pattern of China tightening oversight of foreign tech acquisitions amid ongoing US–China trade and technology negotiations. China recently also flagged Nvidia’s Mellanox deal for regulatory breaches — analysts say such actions may be intertwined with wider trade leverage strategies. Timeline 2023…