If you’ve missed picking up an iPad from the last Labor Day or back-to-school sale, now is another chance to finally invest. Apple’s latest M3 iPad Air is now back to its record-low price of $449, down from $599 at Amazon and Best Buy. This means you get to save $150, or 25%, on the 11-inch base model with 128 GB of storage.
It’s not just hardware and software that are evolving. Cyber threats like scams and phishing are becoming more sophisticated too. Google recently introduced a powerful AI-enabled scam detection feature for Android, allowing real-time alerts during calls and messages. The company now appears to be expanding this tool to third-party messaging apps.
Samsung has accelerated the release of One UI 8, its custom Android 16 update. After months of testing, the final version is now available for eligible Galaxy smartphones and tablets, starting with the Galaxy S25 series and gradually expanding to older models and mid-range devices. Check the list below to see if your device qualifies for the update.
Xiaomi’s flagship smartphones, such as the 15 series, are strong contenders in the Android space. That’s why attention naturally turned to the expected successor, the Xiaomi 16. But ahead of its anticipated launch this month, the major Chinese brand has taken a different direction. Instead of releasing the 16, Xiaomi is jumping straight to the 17, a move that clearly signals its intent to compete with Apple’s iPhone 17.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 is one of the most notable refreshes in its smartwatch lineup in years, bringing an updated design and new features. But beyond the hardware upgrades, the launch has been rocky, especially for Pixel users who have faced persistent pairing issues since day one.
The MacBook Air is a device we consider the best Apple laptop for most users, and right now, the latest M4 MacBook Air in both 13- and 15-inch models are on sale for a record low. The 13-inch model with the base storage drops to $799 from $999, which is $200 off (20%).
With less than 10 days left until its tech conference, Qualcomm has already revealed the name of its most important announcement at the event. The successor to this year’s flagship Android processor will be presented during the Snapdragon Summit 2025, and if you thought it was going to be called Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, you were wrong.
Apple’s Mac computers are often the preferred choice for many creators, casual users, and students. However, they aren’t cheap and can be quite expensive. But with some patience, you can score discounts during sales like the one happening today. For instance, the latest M4 Mac Mini is now back to its record-low price, saving you up to $110.
Google isn’t just adding more and more AI features. It is also leading efforts to establish new standards for spotting AI-generated images. After introducing detection tools in Search, Google has now launched transparency features with the Pixel 10. This new technology helps users verify whether an image is real, AI-generated, or edited, all from the convenience of their smartphone.
Last week, a federal jury in California ordered Google to pay $425 million for violating user privacy. The internet search giant was found liable for collecting data from millions of users who had turned off a tracking setting in their Google Accounts despite assurances that their activity wouldn’t be monitored. Find out if you’re eligible for the payout.
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