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Today’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 A Beacon in the Night, A Cold and Shallow Shore, A Devil’s Chaplain, A Feather So Black, A Wolf in the Woods, After Dark, My Sweet, Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said, and more. Just be sure to check out this deal on AirPods Pro 3, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 all-time low clearance offers at $200 off, and the launch discount on the brand new Beats 360 ANC headphones while you’re at it.
Read MoreTesla ‘FSD’ sped in 55% of Brussels 30 km/h zones ahead of EU vote
Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” broke the speed limit in 55% of the 30 km/h segments a Belgian road safety group tested in Brussels, averaging 44 km/h where the legal limit is 30 km/h.
The results land less than two weeks before EU member states vote on approving FSD across the whole bloc. And speeding is exactly the issue Sweden and France have already flagged.
Read MoreGiant selection of classic Nintendo t-shirts, hoodies, more on sale from $17 at Amazon
We are now in the final 48 hours of the big Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale. Joining the giant selection of Switch games, hardware, and even the ongoing Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake discount, Amazon also has a giant selection of Nintendo apparel (tees, hoodies, and more) on sale right now for Prime members starting from just $16.99 shipped.
Read MoreNHTSA investigates comma.ai’s openpilot over 5 crashes that killed 3
NHTSA has opened a formal investigation into comma.ai’s aftermarket driver assistance devices after five crashes where cars running openpilot plowed into stopped or slow-moving vehicles in their own lane. Two of those crashes killed three people.
The probe covers an estimated 30,000 comma three, comma 3X, and comma four devices. It’s the biggest regulatory problem for George Hotz’s startup since NHTSA pushed it to cancel its first product back in 2016.
Read MoreTop 10 early fall Prime Day deals you can score right now: Apple, power stations, gaming PCs, smart home, more
Amazon officially revealed its upcoming fall Prime Day sale and has already launched the early sale event. This has, as per usual, promoted loads of brands to launch their own early sales, and there are already some seriously great deals live right now. From AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and nearly $200 off Apple Watch Ultra 3, to new all-time lows on the latest Ring 4K Doorbells at $100 off, deep discounts on EcoFlow power stations, and Walmart’s massive 2026 GeForce Week sale, there are loads of big-time deals live right now that might (will) not even still be available come Prime Big Deal Days in early October. Scope them out below.
Read MoreUnlock your potential in the tech space with CompTIA Exam Training for $25 (Reg. $270)
TL;DR: Nail your CompTIA certification with this 2026 Complete Exam Prep Bundle from Oak Academy, available now for $24.99 (Reg. $269.91).
Read MoreApple Watch Ultra 4 includes a new watch face bezel option
Apple Watch Ultra includes a few more ways to customize your watch face than Series models. These include Ultra-only faces, colors and fonts, and a bezel-type complication. Apple Watch Ultra 4 goes even further, adding a new option in the bezel configuration category.
Read MoreToday’s Android app deals and freebies: Easy Delivery Co, Kingdom Rush 5, Cyberlords, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Easy Delivery Co., Human Fall Flat, FrogBoy, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD, Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game, MAYATCH, Cyberlords – Arcology PREMIUM, Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG, and more. Just be sure to dive into today’s Pixel 11 deals, these TCL NXTPAPER Android phones at up to 30% off, and the ongoing Googlebook pre-order deals. The apps await below.
Read MoreHere are the Apple Watch Series 12 models still seeing launch discounts at Amazon
Joining some launch deals on the M6 Mac mini and Apple Watch Ultra 4, Amazon is carrying over some of the light discounts on the new Apple Watch Series 12 into this week. While pricing is jumping around a bit on various configurations, there is a collection of models you can land at launch pricing right now.
Read MoreToday’s Apple TV deals up to 80% off: Horror collection, Fantastic Beasts, Fast & Furious set, more
Today’s lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, including titles like 20-Movie Horror Collection, Escape from L.A., Executive Decision, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fast & Furious 10-Movie Collection, Ferrari, Fury, Get Shorty / Be Cool Bundle, and more. On your way down, score the ongoing deal on AirPods Pro 3, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 Milanese all-time low clearance deals at $200 off, and the launch discount on the brand new Beats 360 ANC headphones while you still can.
Read MoreOfficial Grand Theft Auto VI Vice City Collector’s Box now up for pre-order
The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is quickly approaching, and Rockstar just put the epic Goodtime State – Vice City Collector’s Box up for pre-order. This thing might sell out quick.
- 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 Walmart on PS5 and Xbox.
Deals: Pixel 11 from under $750, TCL NXTPAPER phones from $180, up to $1,100 off Copilot+ PCs and laptops, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by unlocked Pixel 11 from under $750 via Best Buy today and TCL NXTPAPER Android phones up to 30% off in the early fall Prime Day sale, (deals from $180). We also have a massive Windows Woot sale with up to $1,100 off Copilot+ PCs and gaming laptops from $250 (extra 20% off today only) and Walmart’s GeForce Week sale dropping these slick CyberPowerPC RTX 5070 Founders Edition rigs by up to $591. Head below for a closer look at the details.
Read MoreDeals: 24GB M5 MacBook Air $150 off, Apple Watch Ultra $200 off, Mac mini, Beats cable $7.50, more
Joining the updated early fall Prime Day sale at Amazon and the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal at $50 off, the clearance deals on Apple Watch Ultra 3 have returned at nearly $200 off the list prices. Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break also features Apple’s 24GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air $150 off, the return of launch discounts on Apple’s new 24GB M6 Mac mini, and the Apple Magic Keyboard at nearly 20% off. Those offers join Beats woven USB-C short cable at under $8 and a series of new exclusive discounts on iPhone 18 Pro cases. Check it all out below.
Read MoreLaunch discount now live again on Apple’s new 24GB M6 Mac mini
Alongside the ongoing deal on AirPods Pro 3 and early launch deals on Apple Watch Series 12, Amazon has also now brought back the launch discount on Apple’s new 24GB M6 Mac mini.
Read MoreExclusive iPhone 18 Pro case deals for 9to5 readers: Leather, metal, wood, suede-like, more
The iPhone 18 Pro has arrived and so have a sizable collection of new case options. If you’re not going with one of Apple’s new 18 Pro covers, we have already rounded up some of the best options over at 9to5Mac, but we have also secured some early exclusive discounts on a range of case styles for 9to5 readers, from metal and leather, to wood and suede-like options. Alongside some early discounts on more affordable models from Spigen, TORRAS, and others, you can head below to land some exclusive discounts.
Read MoreTesla Semi launch sneak peek: several customers are being announced
Tesla has lined up at least 11 Semi electric trucks wearing customer logos outside its new Nevada factory, a clear sign that the automaker plans to parade its fleet customers at tonight’s Semi launch event.
A drone flyover of the plant shows trucks branded for PepsiCo, US Foods, DHL, WattEV, ABF, Einride, IMC, OK Produce, and a few others parked in a neat row by the factory.
Read MoreToday’s iOS app deals and freebies: Quakeline, Kingdom Rush 5, Moncage, more
Today’s lineup of the best iOS game and app deals is now ready with titles like Quakeline, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD, Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game, Juicy Realm, Moncage, Otaku’s Adventure, To the Moon, Sands of Salzaar, and more. Just be sure to dive the ongoing deal on AirPods Pro 3, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 Milanese all-time low clearance deals at nearly $200 off, and the launch discount on the brand new Beats 360 ANC headphones.
Read More48-hrs. left on this week’s Nintendo sale: Metroid Prime Remastered, new Sports Resort, more
The the physical copy of the Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake is still available at $10 off via Amazon, and it might not be for much longer, but there is also only 48-hours left on the big Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale as well. From a rare all-time low on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller at 30% off to a plethora of Switch and Switch 2 game deals, this week is a great time to shore up your back catalogue and land some deals on new titles. The Nintendo Switch Sports Resort pre-order discount at $10 off is back in stock at Amazon, and this week’s rare deal on Metroid Prime Remastered is now live again down at $27.99 Prime shipped – this is 30% off and quickly went out of stock after this week’s Nintendo sale went live.
But there’s a whole lot more than that down below:
- Pikmin 3 Deluxe $42 (Reg. $60)
- BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster $32 (Reg. $40)
- Disney Afternoon Collection Switch 2 $35 (Reg. $40)
- DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined Switch 2 $45 (Reg. $60)
- Kirby Air Riders Switch 2 $51 (Reg. $70)
Amazon Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale
Walmart Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale
GameStop Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale
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Apple’s 24GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air $150 off at Amazon, up to $300 off refurbs
While we are still tracking some notable discounts on 15-inch models via the official Apple refurb store at up to $300 off, Amazon is currently offering a selection of 13-inch 24GB M5 MacBook Air models at $150 off the list price.
Read MoreScore unlocked Pixel 11 at under $750 via Best Buy today
The first cash discounts on Pixel 11 landed a couple weeks ago on Amazon for a brief time, but there are some notable open-box offers in “excellent” condition at Best Buy this week worth a look – some of the most affordable models are in and around the $150 off mark.
Read MoreTCL NXTPAPER Android phones up to 30% off in early fall Prime Day sale, deals from $180
Alongside this week’s collection of TCL NXTPAPER Android tablets starting down at $160, the early fall prime daytime Day sale is also delivering some discounts across the brand’s NXTPAPER 70 Pro and 60 XE NXTPAPER Android phones starting from $180 shipped (up to 30% off)
Read MoreAdd Hyper’s latest Thunderbolt 5 Dock to your new Mac setup at $80 off (Amazon low)
One of Hyper’s latest MacBook and Mac mini/Studio accessories is back down at the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon – the HyperDrive Next Thunderbolt 5 Dock with SSD Enclosure at $80 off.
Read MoreBack in-stock: Apple Watch Ultra 3 Milanese all-time low clearance deals at nearly $200 off
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 have officially arrived and we are still tracking some early launch deals on a number of configurations at Amazon. You will find those waiting down below, but the Amazon clearance deals on two of the nicest Apple Watch Ultra configurations are now back in-stock at nearly $200 off.
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