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Natural diamond prices have fallen to record lows, with one-carat stones averaging 51% less than in 2021. A glut of mined gems and fast-growing lab-grown alternatives are reshaping the market, prompting mine closures and supply cuts.
Engadget reports some Xbox users have obtained free Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders through Microsoft Rewards or Xbox Mastercard points, as the game nears its November release.
Apple's weekend promotions include a $50 discount on AirPods Pro 3, a new Beats 360 headphone offer, and price cuts across Apple Watch, Mac, iPad and accessories, according to 9to5Mac.
Engadget says MacBook users should choose sleep when they will return soon, because it preserves the session in memory and uses little power, while shutdown clears RAM and fully cuts power. The report also details Apple's shutdown cautions and macOS sleep settings.
TechRadar advises buying a mainstream GPU now rather than waiting for Black Friday 2026, pointing to rising U.S. prices, a memory shortage and expected further hikes.
Engadget's two-week review roundup covers 15 devices, including Apple's iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, AirPods 5 and two Macs, plus Sonos' Ace Ultra and Beam Ultra.
Remedy released Control Resonant at $60, while Free Lives' anti-capitalist roguelite debuted and indie showcases continued.
Microsoft and OEMs are quietly pulling back from Copilot+ PC branding, Slashdot reports, while the underlying specification remains.
Android Authority lists nine iOS apps unlikely to come to Android, including Procreate, GarageBand, Overcast, Flighty.
TechRadar published a roundup of 12 Scottish-inspired desk accessories meant to bring a Highland feel to the home office, drawing on Harris Tweed, gear handcrafted in Scotland and items featuring Nessie.
Pixel 11 Pro Face Unlock remains unmatched for secure app and payment authentication on major US Android phones.
Audemars Piguet says its $400 Royal Pop collaboration with Swatch has generated record sales and social engagement, drawing millions of young consumers even as the broader Swiss watch industry faces falling exports and U.S. tariffs.
Android Authority's two-week review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 praises its wide 4:3 folding screen, light build and reading experience, but faults its IP48 rating, sharp corners and camera bump wobble.
TechRadar's Sept. 26 roundup highlighted Apple's first foldable phone, Meta's camera-free smart specs and Dyson's first toothbrush among September announcements tied to Apple's Surprise and shine, Meta Connect, IFA and Dyson Unveiled.
Android Authority reports that Qualcomm’s regular Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 omits High Performance Memory and 8K60 recording found on last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and also lacks the APV codec, while the Extreme variant keeps them.
Android Authority tested a Pixel 3 XL as a security camera and TV box. The camera worked for temporary monitoring; the TV box role required workarounds.
Research by ChargeUK reported by The Guardian found that only 26% of vehicles sold across the UK’s 20 best-selling plug-in hybrid models can use rapid chargers. The findings have renewed concerns that many plug-in hybrids rely heavily on petrol, as ministers consider weakening pure-electric sales targets.
A Nature Medicine study links medically tailored meals to fewer emergency visits and hospitalizations among Medicaid patients in Massachusetts. The findings suggest savings for states, but looming Medicaid cuts and uncertain federal guidance put food-is-medicine programs at risk.
Exa has released Agent Ultra, the highest effort level of its Agent API, which orchestrates parallel subagents for large-scale list building and entity enrichment. Exa reports top scores against Opus 5.5, GPT-6 Astra and Perplexity Agent on four benchmarks, with runs metered at up to $20 by default.
At the Yunqi Conference, miHoYo detailed AI characters, AI gameplay and agent-based development tools under a plan its co-founder said could reach 100 billion yuan.
The Verge tested Amflow's TL Carbon eSUV e-bike and found strong trail performance, long range, and compromises for city use.
IKEA is preparing to launch Matter smart-home products in China after CCC certification listings, taking a cautious, locally relevant approach with Touchlink kits and low prices, according to an interview with executives.
Strictly Come Dancing season 24 returns with new hosts and dancers, streaming free in the UK on BBC iPlayer.