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Woot is selling the Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro TKL for $129.99, down from $219.99. The same deal roundup lists the remastered Witcher 3 at $24.99, the third-generation Amazon Fire TV Cube at $89.99 at Best Buy and the Fellow Stagg EKG kettle at $99.99 for Costco members.
Apple and the AAP released a family guide to healthy digital habits, following new child safety features in iOS 27.
Amazon offers three months of Kindle Unlimited free to new and select returning readers, saving $36.
At its Dev Day conference in San Francisco, OpenAI introduced a shared ChatGPT workspace, a document tool and collaborative slides, moving the AI lab deeper into workplace software long dominated by Microsoft.
Reuters: McDonald's uses AI to set dynamic menu prices, while franchisees allege pressure to follow the tool.
Google said ChromeOS updates and security patches will continue through mid-2034, after which qualifying newer commercial Chromebooks will be able to migrate to the new Googlebook OS, according to Slashdot, citing 9to5Google.
TechRadar published a first-person account by Lance Ulanoff on Sept. 29, 2026, saying that after 10 days with the Apple Watch Series 12, one 'slightly off' reading disturbed him. The available text does not identify the reading.
Meta has revealed a new Enterprise Platform to help businesses harness its AI power, according to TechRadar.
Apple rolled out Final Cut Camera 2.4 for iPhone 18 Pro and updates to its iWork, Pixelmator Pro and Freeform apps.
Fairphone will launch the Fairbuds 2 on October 14, 2026, starting in Europe and later in the US. The earbuds keep seven replaceable modules and add LDAC support, priced at €119/$119.
TechRadar says Polar’s Street X offers accurate GPS and robust tracking, but clunky buttons and a poor interface undermine it.
Google Contacts now lets users include their custom Calling Card when creating .vcf files, and adds an archived view of previously stored personal info, Android Authority reports.
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs $22.99 a month after a 2026 price rollback, but starting in November it caps cloud play at 15 hours monthly. Engadget explains who still gets value from day-one releases, Fortnite Crew perks, Ubisoft+ classics, discounts and points.
The White House launched America.gov, an AI chatbot built with Google's Gemini, to help citizens find government services and information.
Amazon cut the Kindle Kids 16GB e-reader to $122.99, 32% off its $179.99 list price, Android Authority reported.
Samsung has begun rolling out a major SmartThings redesign on iOS in version 1.7.51, adding a refreshed Home tab, faster hub controls and Routine Insights. Galaxy and other Android users are still waiting for the update.
DeepSeek launched a desktop Harness agent for macOS and Windows, adding file workflows, scheduled tasks and plugins.
Unily has launched Content Studio, an AI-powered product that turns company knowledge into podcasts, videos and infographics in minutes, with early customers reporting steep time savings.
Microsoft has announced Xbox Mythic Achievements, a top-tier award unlocked after earning every original achievement in a game, and opened it to Xbox Insiders for testing.
Engadget says AI data center demand and a memory shortage make prebuilt gaming PCs better value than custom builds.
AI posters and cafe menus are spreading in real life, and creative workers warn the generic look can erode brand trust.
Engadget names $99 Google Home as best affordable Sonos alternative, with Apple and Amazon options for their ecosystems.
Amazon is offering the Breville Barista Touch espresso maker for $799.99, a $200 discount from $999.99, for National Coffee Day, according to TechRadar.
Amazon’s early fall Prime Day sale includes $500 off select 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro models, up to $150 off M5 MacBook Air, $50 off the new M5 Max Mac Studio, and clearance deals on black Apple Watch Ultra 3 models, according to 9to5Mac.