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Friday’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 Liberty, The Secrets of Mary Bowser, Strong Vengeance, The Ultimatum, Siro, and more. Alongside one of the better deals to date on AirPods Pro 3 at 25% off, we also have AirPods Max 2 colorways back at $100 off, FREE $25 Best Buy credit with MacBook Neo, this M5 MacBook Pro deals at $560 under the price of the most affordable model Apple sells, and the rest of this week’s best Apple deals right here. The books await below.
Read MorePodcast: Ford Fathom cheap pickup EV, Audi A2, Trump on EVs, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Ford Fathom cheap pickup EV, Audi A2, Trump on EVs, and more.
Today’s episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass
Read MoreThese automakers still don’t support CarPlay, here’s why
CarPlay is a must-have for the majority of car buyers, but three major automakers don’t support the platform. Here’s the latest on why Tesla, Rivian, and GM continue to resist CarPlay — and whether there’s any chance they change their approach.
Read MoreThis week’s best Apple deals: AirPods Pro 3 25% off, MacBook Neo, Apple gift cards, iPhone Air, more
This week’s best Apple discounts are headlined by the now even lower price on the sought-after AirPods Pro 3 at 25% off the list price, some solid offers on the Apple Certified Refurbished Store, and some rare Apple Gift Card deals. However, we also have a special 4-day Apple Shopping Event on tap this week with notable MacBook Neo discounts, the ongoing $500 price drop on this M5 Pro MacBook Pro, Apple Watch Series 11 from $299, up to $130 off Ultra 3, all-time lows on iPhone Air, and much more waiting down below.
Read MorePSA: Claude Code enabling auto mode as default next week, Anthropic says
Claude Code auto mode will become the default permission setting for users next week.
Starting August 14, sessions for Pro, Max, and Team users will use it unless a user or administrator has pinned another setting.
Read MoreFriday’s Android app deals and freebies: Conquistadorio, Boxville 2, TLOTS, Macabre Journey, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready, including titles like Conquistadorio, Boxville 2, TLOTS: Gold Edition, The Macabre Journey: Dark 3D, Sentinels of Earth-Prime, and more. On your way down, check out the best launch day deals on the Fold 8 series Galaxy phones (Best Buy has the best deals right now if you’re not bundling) and, in case you missed it, the official 25W Google Pixelsnap Charger with Stand just plummeted to $35 (50% off). The apps await below.
Read MoreFriday’s Apple TV deals from $5: Semi-Pro, Black Sheep, Liar Liar, Babylon 5, more
Friday’s lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Liar Liar, Black Sheep (1996), Semi-Pro, Hudson Hawk, and more. On your way down, scope out the even lower price on AirPods Pro 3 at 25% off, all AirPods Max 2 colorways back at $100 off, this weekend’s 4-day Apple sale, and this particularly notable deal on the Apple refurb store for an M5 MacBook Pro at $560 under the most affordable model Apple still sells. The movies await below.
Read MoreApple expands refurb store with rare M5 MacBook Pro configs, Apple TV 4K, more
Apple has added a host of new products to its official Certified Refurbished Store this week. New M5 MacBook Pro models, the Studio Display XDR, high-end M5 MacBook Air configurations, and more are available.
Read MoreDeals: Giant 50% price drop on Google Pixelsnap Charger at $35, Galaxy A57 all-time low, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, more
The Galaxy Fold 8 deals at Samsung are still flying for delivery day, but the values aren’t nearly as good anymore – Best Buy has the best trade-in and gift card offers at this point. Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break, however, is headlined by a giant discount on the official 25W Google Pixelsnap Charger with Stand down at $35 via Amazon (50% off). If you’re looking to skip the pricey Fold 8, Samsung’s top-end A57 series Galaxy phone is at the $425 Amazon all-time low and Nothing’s Phone (4a) Pro has dropped to some of the lowest prices to date from $400 ($100 off). We also have $900 off LG’s latest C6 OLED TVs with 10% back on the purchase price. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreM5 MacBook Pro now starts at $1,999, but Apple refurb store has this 16GB model at $1,439 if you’re quick
The most affordable M5 MacBook Pro out there just hit the official Apple Certified Refurbished Store. We are talking about the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro 16GB/512GB down at $1,439 shipped – one of the lowest prices you’ll find anywhere on an M5 machine straight from Apple with a full warranty.
Read MoreDeals: Apple Watch Series 11 $172 off, Nike Watch bands, AirPods Pro 3, MacBook Neo discounts, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to usher in the end of the work week with ongoing and now even lower price on AirPods Pro 3 at 25% off, but we are also tracking the return of all AirPods Max 2 colors at $100 off. Those deals join Apple Watch Series 11 models up to $172 off, some rare discounts on official Apple Nike Watch bands, a FREE $25 Best Buy credit with MacBook Neo (or up to $120 off via the official Apple refurb store), and the ongoing $500 price drop on this M5 Pro MacBook Pro ($100 under the original MSRP). This week’s Anker charging gear deals from $9 are right here, and be sure to check out LG’s UltraFine 6K Thunderbolt 5 monitor while it’s $2,200 less than an Apple Studio Display XDR. Everything awaits below.
Read MoreTesla admits Cybertruck PCS defect, extends warranty to 8 years
Tesla has officially acknowledged that the power conversion system (PCS) in pre-2026 Cybertrucks is defective, and it’s extending the warranty on those trucks to 8 years or 150,000 miles.
The reversal comes after months of owners paying up to $7,200 to replace a part Tesla now admits “does not meet our reliability standards.” The automaker sneakily tried to let the clear manufacturing defect pass warranties.
Read MoreSharge Mini Portable Power Bank with Star-trail LED now down at $35 (Reg. $50)
Sharge Star-trail 45W Mini Portable Power Bank
Buy for $35 (Reg. $50)
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At “60% smaller” than the size of an iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a particularly sweet design, I love the practicality here and the Star-trail Indicator that delivers a “semi-transparent design with a flowing LED light.” Our launch coverage has more details for you.
iOS 26.6.1 likely coming soon as Apple speeds up iPhone updates
Apple appears to be testing a forthcoming iOS 26.6.1 update for iPhone users. This comes nearly two weeks after iOS 26.6 was released to the public.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 11 models up to $172 off in this weekend’s Apple shopping events
Amazon is still offering the base model Apple Watch Series 11 at $100 off the list price starting from $299. And while Best Buy has launched a weekend Apple sale, we wanted to highlight Amazon’s special deal pricing on this Series 11 Cell model that is now at all-time low pricing and undercutting Best Buy – it is $172 off.
Read MoreWhich do you plan to buy: iPhone 18 Pro or foldable iPhone Ultra? [Poll]
Apple’s fall iPhone event is expected to look different this year. Rather than unveiling four closely related models, rumors point to a flagship-only September lineup consisting of three premium models: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple’s first foldable, widely expected to be called iPhone Ultra.
Read MoreTelo raises its tiny electric truck’s tow rating to 8,000 lbs
Telo is raising the tow rating on its Mini-sized electric truck to 8,000 lbs, up from the 6,600 lbs it previously advertised.
The startup says months of real-world towing convinced it the little MT1 can safely pull more than a truck that size looks like it should. That new number puts a 152-inch pickup roughly on par with a base Ford F-150.
Read MoreFriday’s iOS app deals and freebies: Lara Croft GO, Maneater, Boxville, more
Alongside the now even lower price available on AirPods Pro 3 at 25% off, Friday’s lineup of the best iOS game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Lara Croft GO, Maneater, Boxville, Sentinels of Earth-Prime, Golden Enigma, and more. Just be sure to dive into the now live 4-day Apple sale, all AirPods Max 2 colorways back at $100 off, and this offer with a FREE $25 Best Buy credit with MacBook Neo (grab one at $120 off via the official Apple refurb store). The app deals await below.
Read MoreAdd a physical copy of Mario & Luigi: Brothership to your Switch collection down at $25, more
This morning we checking back in with the Woot Summer of Gaming sale where you’ll find loads of deals on Switch titles, hardware, accessories, and more. One of the more notable deals here is the chance to add a physical copy of Mario & Luigi: Brothership to your Switch collection down at just $24.99 Prime shipped. If you don’t already have this quirky Mario and friends experience, this is one of the better prices we have tracked to date. It is the UK edition of the game, but Switch titles are region free and will function the same in a U.S. Switch 1 or 2. Browse through the rest of the titles marked down in the sale right here.
- Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Amazon on PS5 and Xbox.
- Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Best Buy on PS5 and Xbox.
- Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Walmart on PS5 and Xbox.
- Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at GameStop on PS5 or Xbox.
LG now offering $900 off latest C6 OLED TV + 10% back on purchase price, FREE wall mount, more
LG is now offering up to $900 off its wonderful 2026 C6 OLED smart TVs and more alongside some special bonuses: Up to a $200 Fanatics gift card, 10% back on the purchase back, FREE installation, and FREE mounts. Details below.
Read MoreSkip the pricey Fold 8: Samsung’s top-end A series Galaxy phone is at the $425 Amazon all-time low
Amazon is now offering Samsung’s top-end, current-generation A series Galaxy phone unlocked at the best price we have ever tracked there. If you’re looking to skip on the ultra-pricey S26 line and the new Fold 8 series, you can land the Galaxy A57 down at a $425 Amazon all-time low right now.
Read MoreWait to see if Apple raises the MSRP on next-gen AirPods, or score Pro 3 at 25% off right now?
While a next-generation set of AirPods, and perhaps a Pro set, is expected to land next month, there’s no telling what we might get. The current-generation AirPods Pro 3 are not only widely considered to be one of, if not, the best in-ear experience you can buy, but they are also at one of the best prices right now at nearly 25% off, and the next-gen set could land with an even higher MSRP.
Read MoreRare 20% price drops on official Apple Nike Watch bands, more – selling out quick
Alongside the now even lower price on AirPods Pro 3 and a series of notable deals on Apple Watch, this week’s 4-day Apple Shopping Event is also ushering in some rare discounts on official Apple and Nike Sport Loops and Bands at 20% off.
Read MoreAll AirPods Max 2 colorways back at $100 off for this week’s 4-day Apple sale
While Amazon has now dropped the price on AirPods Pro 3 even lower as part of the end of week Apple sales running right now, the $100 discount on Apple’s latest AirPods Max 2 is alive and well.
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