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Best Buy Techtober Sale 2026: 22 Top Tech Deals
Best Buy's Techtober sale offers 22 handpicked deals on headphones, Apple products, and Kindles, no Prime membership required, Oct 5–11.
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Prime Day 2026 Apple Watch Deals: Series 12 and SE 3 Savings
Amazon and Target slash prices on Apple Watch Series 12, SE 3, and prior-gen models ahead of Prime Day 2026, with savings up to $100.
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October Prime Day Deal: Save $40 on Soundcore Sleep A30 Special Earbuds
The Soundcore Sleep A30 Special, our top-rated sleep earbuds, drop to $159.99 during October Prime Day—a $40 savings and all-time low price. Packed with active noise cancellation, customizable soundscapes, and side-sleeper comfort, they're...
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Pornhub Returns to Australia for iOS Users With Age Verification
Pornhub is back in Australia for iOS users who completed age verification through Apple's new child safety features, reversing the March block under strict ID laws.
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October Prime Day 2026 Top Tech Deals: Kindle, MacBook & Smartwatch Savings
Amazon’s October Prime Day 2026 brings deep discounts on e-readers, laptops, smartwatches, and TVs. Our guide highlights the best savings, sorting options, and what’s worth your money.
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October Prime Day Apple Deals: MacBook Air, iPad and Watch Discounts
October Prime Day brings major discounts on MacBook Air, iPad, and Apple Watch models. Here’s everything on sale and how to save.
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Amazon's Last-Gen Kindle Paperwhite Discounted 30% During October Prime Day
The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition drops to $170 during October Prime Day, offering 32GB storage, wireless charging, and ad-free reading at a significant discount from its original $250 price.
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PlayStation Portal OLED Leak: New CFI-Y2000 and CFI-Y2105 Models Certified by Wi-Fi Alliance
Two new PlayStation devices, model numbers CFI-Y2000 and CFI-Y2105, have surfaced in Wi-Fi Alliance certifications, fueling rumors of an OLED-upgraded Portal handheld running Android 15.
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Alexa Loses Aux Voice Control on Echo Speakers
Amazon has disabled Alexa voice commands for the 3.5mm aux input on select Echo speakers, though the physical port still works. Owners can still control audio via the app or Bluetooth.
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Anthropic Announces Free Claude Team Year and $1,000 in Credits for Eligible Startups
Anthropic opens its Claude for Startups program, offering qualifying early-stage companies a free year of Claude Team, $1,000 in API credits, and access to the Claude Marketplace to accelerate AI-powered product development.
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Furientis Secures $25M Benchmark Investment for Low-Cost Missile Interceptors
Benchmark leads $25M into Furientis, a startup building mass-produced, low-cost missile interceptors to address critical U.S. defense stockpile gaps.
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The Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Technology Innovation Agency have launched a 16-week pilot to help 10 South African tech SMEs in health, agriculture, and fintech become investment-ready and access new sources of capital.
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Automattic Board Reset After Failed CEO Oust Attempt Installs New Directors
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg installs a new board composition following a failed oust attempt, bringing in diverse directors and advisors amid ongoing governance shifts.
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Crusoe Ends $1.25B Boom Turbine Deal, Shifts AI Data Center Energy Strategy
Crusoe ends its $1.25 billion turbine deal with Boom Supersonic, redirecting its energy strategy as AI data centers prioritize flexible power solutions over fixed-generation contracts.
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Meta Connect 2026 Showcases Smart Glasses Everywhere, From Audio-Only Models to AI Assistance
At Meta Connect 2026, the company doubled down on its smart glasses lineup, unveiling audio-only models, AI integration with Muse, and an affordable option for hearing-impaired users.
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The Final Selvedge: Wrangler and Imogene + Willie's Last Cone White Oak Drop
A limited Wrangler x Imogene + Willie release uses vanishing Cone White Oak selvedge, offering one of the last chances to own new American-made jeans woven on antique shuttle looms before the fabric disappears forever.
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Taylor Swift's Deluxe Bonus Tracks: Cleveland, Travis Kelce & What's Next
Taylor Swift surprises with four new bonus tracks on the deluxe edition of The Life Of A Showgirl, featuring a Cleveland love letter to Travis Kelce. How the songs sound and what they signal for her next era.
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Leon Bridges' Style Journey: Vintage Roots & Grammy Glory
Leon Bridges discusses his vintage-inspired style, the story behind his first Grammy, and his latest album Happiness Anytime.