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TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER Android phone with e-paper switch drops back to $180 Amazon low (Nearly 30% off)
We came away generally intrigued with the e-paper switch and the particularly notable battery life on the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER phone at launch, and it has now returned to its lowest price to date on Amazon at $180 shipped.
Read MoreThis 2026 base model 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro is already $200 off at Amazon
We have been tracking a series of particularly notable deals on the 2026 MacBook releases this year, but one of the most notable would have to be this M5 Pro 16-inch at a straight up $200 off.
Read MoreTCL NXTPAPER 11 and 14 Android tablets back at Amazon all-time lows from $160 (30% off)
Amazon is bringing back some of its all-time low pricing on TCL NXTPAPER 11 and 14 Android tablets today. Just about all of today’s deals land on par with the lowest we have tracked on Amazon to give folks another shot at the Big Spring Sale pricing from last month, including the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 Android Tablet at $159.99 shipped and the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus Android Tablet down at $235.99 shipped, among others. Scope out more details and additional TCL tablet deals below.
Read MoreAITO joins BMW, Mercedes-Benz charging JV in China as equal partner
SERES Group’s Huawei-powered AITO brand is joining IONCHI, the premium charging joint venture between BMW and Mercedes-Benz in China, as an equal 33.3% shareholder. The deal restructures what was a 50:50 German partnership into a three-way collaboration with one of China’s fastest-growing luxury EV brands.
The move signals a significant shift in China’s EV charging landscape, where German and Chinese automakers are now directly collaborating on premium infrastructure rather than competing on separate networks.
Read MoreGM suspends next-gen electric truck indefinitely as it retreats to gas
General Motors has indefinitely suspended plans to refresh its full-size electric truck and SUV lineup, putting the future of the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Hummer EV, and Cadillac Escalade IQ in limbo beyond the current generation.
The move marks yet another retreat from GM’s once-ambitious electric vehicle strategy, as the automaker doubles down on gas-powered trucks instead.
Read MoreTesla lithium refinery discharge contains toxic metals, drainage district demands halt
Independent lab testing has found traces of hexavalent chromium — a known carcinogen — along with arsenic and elevated levels of lithium in wastewater discharged from Tesla’s nearly $1 billion lithium refinery in Robstown, Texas.
The Nueces County Drainage District No. 2, which manages the ditch receiving Tesla’s 231,000-gallon daily discharge, has issued a cease-and-desist letter demanding the company halt its wastewater flow pending further discussion.
Read MoreIt’s back: Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are once again down at holiday pricing
We have been going strong on AirPods Pro 3 back down at the 2025 Christmas pricing, and Amazon just brought it back again.
Read MoreTesla’s California sales crash 24% as state’s EV market plunges to lowest since 2021
Tesla’s registrations in California crashed 24.3% in the first quarter of 2026, with the automaker selling over 10,000 fewer vehicles in the state compared to the same period last year.
The data comes from the California New Car Dealers Association’s (CNCDA) Q1 2026 Auto Outlook report, which also reveals that the state’s overall zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) market share has plunged to just 13.7% — the lowest level since Q4 2021.
Read MoreTech leaders, Trump, and more react to Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO
Apple announced its major leadership transition yesterday, with John Ternus officially set to take over as CEO from Tim Cook later this year.
Following that announcement, tech leaders (and others) have taken to social media to congratulate Cook on the news.
Read MoreToday’s Apple Books and audiobook deals from $1
Today’s lineup of the best Apple Books deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Nyxia, The New Neighbour, The Forbidden Codex, The Book of Lost Hours (Unabridged), A Forbidden Alchemy (Unabridged), This Book Made Me Think of You, The Three Lives of Cate Kay (Unabridged), and more. Everything else awaits below.
Read MoreOpenAI unveils ChatGPT Images 2 image-gen model capable of magazine design
OpenAI is announcing its upgraded ChatGPT image generation model with ChatGPT Images 2. The company is also scaling up Codex for enterprise with a new Codex Labs initiative.
Read MoreLG officially launches ‘world’s thinnest true wireless OLED TV’ – 2026 W6 Wallpaper now live
Just after the new and much more affordable Amazon Ember Artline frame TVs up for pre-order, today LG is officially announcing pricing on its brand new high-end wireless W6 Wallpaper OLED TV.
Read MoreClearance deal on 24GB M4 MacBook Air back in stock at $300 under list price
While we are still tracking some $150 price drops on the brand new M5 MacBook Air, we just spotted with some additional stock on the M4 model back at clearance pricing. You’ll now find the 24GB M4 at $300 under its original list and $200 under the most comparable M5.
Read MoreTim Cook tells employees why he chose to step down now, what’s next for him
Apple’s Tim Cook and John Ternus held an all-hands meeting with employees today in Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park, according to Bloomberg. The meeting comes one day after the announcement that Ternus will take over as Apple CEO later this year.
During the meeting, Cook offered more insight into why he decided to begin the transition now — and what his plans are for his role as Apple’s executive chairman.
Read MoreToday’s Android app deals and freebies: Rusty Lake Paradise, Out There, Underground Blossom, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like PARANORMASIGHT, Rusty Lake Paradise, Out There: Ω Edition, Underground Blossom, Townopolis, Rusty Lake Hotel, Railways – Train Simulator, Traffix: Traffic Simulator, and more. We also have Samsung Galaxy Ring at as much as $292 off, alongside unlocked Pixel 10 up to $321 off today, and Pixel Watch 4 LTE with 2 years of data included hitting the Amazon all-time low at $110 off. The apps await below.
Read MoreKeep the entire family safe with this 3-Year VPN for $68 (Reg. up to $430)
For just $67.20 (Reg. $430), you can gift your family a full three years of secure, online browsing with this SurfShark VPN Starter Plan. Just ensure you use code VPN20 for an extra 20% off!
Read MoreBeats debuts special Onyx Black Solo 4 headphones in collaboration with JENNIE, more
Beats has two pieces of news to share today. First, the company has unveiled the next step in its partnership with K-pop star JENNIE: a new special-edition pair of Beats Solo 4 in Onyx Black.
The Apple subsidiary is also expanding its lineup of USB-C cables…
Read MoreApple releases iOS 26.5 public beta 3
Apple has released the third iOS 26.5 public beta. The previous public beta introduced a new splash screen that signaled the upcoming arrival of ads in Apple Maps.
Read MoreTuesday Apple TV movie deals from $2: Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit bundles, Jurassic World, Alien, much more
Tuesday’s lineup of the best Apple TV deals is here, including titles like the Jurassic World 7-Movie Collection, The Lord of the Rings: Extended Editions Bundle, Middle Earth Extended Editions 6-Film Collection, Back to the Future Trilogy, Alien 4-Movie Collection, The Hobbit Extended Edition Trilogy, and more. Scope out Apple’s most affordable new 1TB M5 MacBook Air back at $150 off, the 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 at $100 off, Apple’s elusive black USB-C cables from $7, and the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal too. The movies await below.
Read MoreDigital Switch 2 game prices are actually going down, Splatoon Raiders pre-order live at $50
This morning Nintendo officially revealed the summer release date for the single-player Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 game. Pre-orders are now live on the Nintendo Store, but, perhaps even better is the price – it looks like digital Switch 2 games will indeed be less expensive than physical boxed copies as we suspected.
Read MoreReflecting on when Steve Jobs passed the Apple CEO torch to Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook is giving up the title and passing the torch to John Ternus on September 1.
Unsurprisingly, Cook is taking on the role of board executive chairman, a position in which Cook is expected to remain very active as Apple’s chief global diplomat. Retiring as CEO? Yes. But retiring into the sunset? Hardly. You can take Tim at his word when he says he can’t imagine life without Apple.
As Apple’s CEO transition shifts into the public-facing phase, I couldn’t help but revisit some of the official press material from the previous changing of the guard.
That happened under very different circumstances, of course, with Steve Jobs at the end of his life. It’s incredibly touching to revisit now. There are also echoes of Steve’s endorsement of Tim Cook in Tim’s endorsement of the next Apple CEO, John Ternus.
Read MoreDeals: 1TB M5 MacBook Air, 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro new low, Apple black USB cables, chargers, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by all 4 colors of Apple’s most affordable new 1TB M5 MacBook Air back at $150 off today alongside the new 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro hitting its best Amazon price ever at over $160 off and the ongoing all-time low on the entry 2026 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro. You can score some of Apple’s elusive black USB-C cables from $7, the Twelve South PowerBug wall charger with Qi2 MagSafe has dropped even lower to a new $35 Amazon all-time low, and AirPods Pro 3 are still on sale at the $200 holiday pricing. Head below for a closer look at the details.
Read MoreDeals: Pixel Watch 4 LTE $110 off, Pixel 10 up to $321 off, Galaxy Ring from $108, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a particularly notable Pixel Watch 4 LTE deal with 2 years of data included hitting the Amazon all-time low at $110 off, alongside a chance to land the most affordable unlocked Pixel 10 at up to $321 off today. We have Samsung Galaxy Ring at as much as $292 off (‘excellent’ open-box), this unlocked 2026 Samsung Galaxy phone at $175, and Anker’s 140W 4-port Laptop Charger with smart display is down at $60. Head below for a closer look at the details.
Read MoreWho is John Ternus? Everything you need to know about Apple’s next CEO
Apple announced Monday that Tim Cook will step down as CEO later this year, with John Ternus set to take over on September 1. Ternus has been at Apple for over 25 years and has played a pivotal role in every Apple product category since joining.
Here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s next CEO, widely described as a “super nice guy” with an engineering and product background.
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