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There are few things as simple yet exceedingly annoying as having to get up and turn off a light. Whether you're already comfortable in bed or live with mobility limitations, smart plugs can be a great option — especially when they're on sale.
Right now, you can pick up an Amazon Smart Plug for a record-low price of $13, down from $25. The 48 percent discount comes as part of Amazon Prime Day sales. You can also pick up a two-pack of Amazon's Smart Plugs for $24, down from $50 — a 52 percent discount....
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"But now, for them, it's like — they're not on their iPads, you know?" George Clooney said. Read more ›
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Travellers across the US faced flight delays on Monday due to air traffic controller staffing shortages during the government shutdown. Read more ›
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Jimmy Kimmel has reacted to a poll that shows that his popularity ratings are better than President Donald Trump's. Read more ›
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Google has failed to convince the Supreme Court to block the injunction requiring the company to make major changes to the Play Store after it lost its case with Epic Games. The Verge and Reuters have reported that the Supreme Court has denied the company's request for a partial stay on the injunction while it prepares to appeal. In a tweet, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney said that developers "will be... Read more ›
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Microsoft is eliminating all known workarounds that let users install Windows 11 without an internet connection or Microsoft account, forcing everyone through the online setup process. The Verge reports: "We are removing known mechanisms for creating a local account in the Windows Setup experience (OOBE)," says Amanda Langowski, the lead for the Windows Insider Program. "While these mechanisms were often used to bypass Microsoft account setup, they also inadvertently skip... Read more ›
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President Donald Trump's tariffs were aimed at reducing trade deficits, but the travel trade deficit has grown as Canadians avoid the United States. Read more ›
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HMD’s latest device is an in-betweener, or a hybrid as the maker puts it – not quite a smartphone but smarter than a feature phone. The HMD Touch 4G is basically a reincarnation of the Nokia Asha series, giving users some smart features through cloud-hosted browser apps. HMD Touch 4G is exclusive to the Indian market for now and runs a custom lightweight real-time operating system (RTOS) called RTOS Touch.... Read more ›
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If you make a call and are placed on hold, a new feature in iOS 26 will do the waiting for you so you can do other things. Hold Assist listens for hold music playing, and then alerts you when a person comes on the line so you can pick up the call. Hold Assist is available on any iPhone that supports iOS 26 (i.e. it's not an Apple Intelligence... Read more ›
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While consumers enjoy seamless checkouts, $100T in B2B commerce still runs on endless emails and PDFs, with finance teams manually chasing late payments. Former GoCardless CPO Duncan Barrigan just raised $5M from General Catalyst and Cherry Ventures to fix this Wild West with AI agents that negotiate, respond to questions, and adapt to each customer relationship. Find out how Lunos is making the flexible, human approach to accounts receivable finally... Read more ›
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Stable One UI 8 update is now available for carrier-locked versions in the US. Read more ›
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An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Hill: A Senate report released (PDF) Monday says AI and automation could replace nearly 100 million jobs across various industries over the next decade. The report, conducted by Democratic staffers on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), outlines how AI and automation will impact the American economy and workforce. Sanders, the ranking member... Read more ›
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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days has officially kicked off today, offering shoppers the first chance to save on holiday shopping from a major retailer. Similar to last year's fall Prime Day, it will last for two days (October 7-8) and you can find a large selection of deals across Amazon's storefront, covering savings on tech, clothing, video games, groceries, and much, much more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with... Read more ›
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California has ordered streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and YouTube to stop cranking up the volume during commercial breaks. Under a law signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, advertisements will be required to air at the same volume as content being streamed on the provider’s platform starting July 2026. Bill 576 […] Read more ›
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Following Apple's removal of ICEBlock from the App Store, an app used to report on the activity of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, 404 Media reports that Google is also removing similar apps from the Play Store. In a statement to Engadget, Google said "ICEBlock was never available on Google Play, but we removed similar apps for violations of our policies." Google says that it decided to remove apps that... Read more ›
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There's a long list of reasons US stability is now teetering between "Fyre Festival" and "Charlie Sheen's 'Tiger Blood' era." Now you can add cybersecurity to the tally. A crucial cyber defense law, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015), has lapsed. With the government out of commission, the nation's computer networks are more exposed for… who knows how long. Welcome to 2025, baby. CISA 2015 promotes the... Read more ›
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Amazon is making two additions to its lineup of writing tablets: the Kindle Scribe 3, and the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. The company showed off the new ereaders at its fall hardware event in New York. The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is the first time Amazon has added a full-color display to its notebook-like ereader. According to the company, the full-color display is meant to look crisp but "subtle," without the harsh... Read more ›
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It’s been quite the week for Xbox news. A lot of people are still coming to terms with Microsoft's veritable gut-punch of announcement that the price of a Game Pass Ultimate subscription is about to soar by 50 percent. And if that has already pushed you into washing your hands with Xbox altogether, it looks like Microsoft may soon attempt to tempt you back by giving away its cloud gaming... Read more ›
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California governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Friday that grants rideshare drivers in the state the right to unionize. It's the second state to grant organizing rights to rideshare drivers, who are independent contractors, following the passage of a similar law in Massachusetts in 2024. There are over 800,000 rideshare drivers in California, and the bill that was just signed into law "establishes a clear legal framework for union certification,... Read more ›
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Microsoft has announced some major changes for Game Pass. It’s rebranding some of the tiers, which should make it a little easier to keep tabs on what games and features are available on each. However, there are some painful price increases here. The high-end plan, Game Pass Ultimate now costs $30 per month. That’s a 50 percent price increase from the previous $20 per month, and there’s no annual or... Read more ›
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A court in the Netherlands has ordered Meta to change Facebook and Instagram's timelines, after finding that the element ran afoul of the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA). As reported by Reuters, the Dutch court said that the company needs to provide users with simpler options — namely ones that don't rely on an algorithm. "People in the Netherlands are not sufficiently able to make free and autonomous choices... Read more ›
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For the third generation of its Kindle Scribe line of reading-and-writing tablets, Amazon is giving the device a makeover and two new configurations. Since its introduction in 2022, the Scribe hasn’t changed much physically, with the sophomore model mostly getting a new color. This year, Amazon is launching three flavors of the Scribe. At the entry level is a model with a monochrome screen and no front light. Next is... Read more ›
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The story of the Rabbit R1 is a cautionary tale. The AI gadget stole CES 2024, thanks in large part to its cutesy design and Rabbit's promise that it could do nearly everything a smartphone could without being a distraction. At least that was the pitch. When it finally arrived a few months later, with buggy software and a laundry list of features that simply didn't work, the backlash was... Read more ›
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Oura’s fourth-generation smart ring has been on the market for around a year, but the company is still looking to broaden its appeal. Today, Oura is launching a version of the Ring 4 clad in Zirconia Ceramic, offering a combination of durability and eye-catching color. The Ring 4 Ceramic comes in four colors: Cloud (white), Midnight (dark blue), Petal (pink) or Tide (pale green), all of which are priced at... Read more ›
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