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Podcast: TSLA shareholders wake up, Xpeng targets EU, VW goes cheaper, 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 Tesla shareholders potentially starting to wake up, Xpeng targeting the European market, VW going cheaper with its EVs, and more.
Read MoreThis week’s best Apple deals: AirPods Pro 3, Series 11 up to $130 off, MacBook Pro $400 off, Magic Keyboard, more
All of this week’s best deals on Apple gear and the best accessories await below. Alongside the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, we are also tracking the deals in months on AirPods 4 with ANC (or renewed premium down at $119). Those offers join up to $130 off the most popular Apple Watch Series 11 models, high-end MacBook Pro configs up to $400 off, rare all-time lows on Magic Keyboard, and arguably even rarer deals in the Nomad Anniversary sale where you’ll find some of the best Apple accessories in the business.
Read MoreApple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions
Apple has raised the price of Apple Music today in the United States and other countries. Starting today, Apple Music’s Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, up from $10.99.
Apple has also increased the price of select Apple One bundles.
Read MoreFriday’s Android app deals and freebies: Final Fantasy VII, Serial Cleaner, Parabellum, more
Your Friday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals has arrived, including titles like Foretales, Looking for Aliens, Serial Cleaner, Parabellum: Siege of Legends, FrogBoy, Zombie Night Terror, Final Fantasy VII, and more. Alongside the ongoing and rare price drop on the official Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger, we also have $300 price drops on Google Pixel 10 Pro and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at up to $120 off, as well as Acer’s Chromebook Plus 516 laptop with Google AI down at $329. The apps await below.
Read MoreApple in talks to settle DOJ antitrust lawsuit, per report
Back in 2024, the US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of a “smartphone monopoly.”
Apple has voiced its opposition to the case many times over the last two years. Now, a Bloomberg report says the DOJ and Apple are in talks to settle the lawsuit.
Read MoreThis 3-pack of heavy-duty nylon extension cable/hose straps with metal grommets now just $5
Lamicall 3-pack Heavy-Duty Extension Cord Storage Straps
Buy for $5 (Reg. $12)
Apply NLONU973 during checkout.
What we love
There are loads of more delicate straps and organization solutions for all of your indoor charging cables and EDC needs, but sometimes you need something more robust for extension cables and outdoor power cables, and even hoses. And if you do, I really like the 55-pound capacity, nylon build, and rustproof metal grommets here – especially at $5 for three different sizes.
Friday’s Apple TV deals from $5: 10 Saw films, Christopher Nolan bundle, Mummy, Wrath of the Titans, Dune, more
Today’s lineup of the best Apple TV deals is here, including titles like The Mummy Trilogy, Christopher Nolan 6-Film Bundle, Saw 10-Film Collection, Snow White & the Huntsman, Clash of the Titans (2010), Wrath of the Titans, the original Dune, and more. Alongside your Friday Apple TV deals, we also AirPods Pro 3 deals at $50 off, AirPods 4 with ANC from $119, the base M5 MacBook Pro 1TB with a 96W Apple charger upgrade at $170 off, iPhone 17 Pro Max at up to $449 off, and the ongoing all-time low on Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. The movies and shows await below.
Read MoreNow even lower: Gorgeous Nomad titanium Stratos Apple Watch Band hits all-time low at 30% off
Much like we saw on the brand’s 25W MagSafe Stand One charger over the last 48-hours, Nomad has launched another limited time deal as part of its ongoing Anniversary Sale – the gorgeous titanium Stratos Apple Watch band has now dropped even lower at 30% off (new all-time low).
Read MoreDeals: Pixel 10 Pro XL up to $365 off, Galaxy Buds 4 Pro up to $120 off, Nothing Headphone (a), Google AI Chromebook, more
You can still land $300 price drops on Google Pixel 10 Pro and this rare deal on Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by unlocked Google Pixel 10 Pro XL up to $365 off and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at up to $120 off (some Best Buy members are even scoring a FREE $30 gift card as well). From there, we have loads of Nothing gear at up to $200 off this week – Headphone (a), Phone, buds, and more from $44 – as well as Acer’s Chromebook Plus 516 laptop with Google AI down at $329, plus plenty of charging gear, accessories, and more waiting below.
Read MoreDeals: AirPods Pro 3, Magic Keyboard all-time low, iPhone 17 Pro Max up to $449 off, ChargeKey tool, more
We are kicking of Friday’s deals with the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, the best price in months on AirPods 4 with ANC, and a chance to score them from $119, but we also have this Apple Watch Series 11 cell model at $130 off and Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad still down at its best price ever. You can land iPhone 17 Pro Max at up to $449 off and this base M5 MacBook Pro 1TB with the 96W Apple charger upgrade at $170 off alongside Nomad’s USB-C keychain charging and data transfer tool and deals on almost all of the brand’s Apple Watch bands at up to 25% off. Check it out below.
Read MoreNew 2026 Hallmark gaming ornaments now up for pre-order: PlayStation 1, Zelda, Mario, Pokémon, more
PlayStation sadly announced it will stop producing actual game discs come 2028 – folks are not happy about it – but you can to re-live the golden years of PlayStation forever with the new 2026 Hallmark PlayStation Console with Light and Sound ornament. It is now available for pre-order on Amazon alongside some of the new Nintendo and models, and more.
Read MoreBethesda officially confirms Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters + all-new Fallout game from Obsidian, more
Things have been rough over at Xbox lately with mass layoffs spanning some of its biggest studios, id Software, Bethesda, and Obsidian included. But it’s not all doom and gloom as Bethesda has just confirmed a number of new projects in the works, including an all-new Fallout game from Obsidian, as well as remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas.
Read MoreUnlocked Google Pixel 10 Pro XL up to $365 off right now, more from $599
The Google Pixel 10 series phone deals are in full force this week with the most affordable Pixel 10 Pro leading the way – this model is seeing the deepest discount at $300 off the list price in brand new condition for the Obsidian colorway. That, however, is not going to be all that enticing for folks looking to land the 10 Pro XL – this model is $250 off in brand new condition and we just spotted a chance to land one at $365 off via Best Buy’s open-box listings.
Read MoreThe best CarPlay upgrades to try in the iOS 27 public beta
The iOS 27 public beta is now available, and it includes several CarPlay changes worth checking out. Here’s what you should try after updating.
Read MoreApple overtakes Nvidia as world’s most valuable company as it barrels toward $5T
Apple has officially reclaimed the world’s most valuable company title based on market cap. The company overtook Nvidia during intraday trading on Friday with its stock up 17 points this week.
Read MoreTesla launches in Latvia and Uruguay, expanding on two continents
Tesla opened two new markets in less than 24 hours, launching in Latvia and Uruguay in back-to-back announcements this week.
The dual entry completes Tesla’s expansion across all three Baltic states and gives the automaker its third market in South America — two very different markets that show how the company is chasing growth wherever it can find it.
Read MoreFriday’s iOS app deals and freebies: Final Fantasy VII, Down in Bermuda, ThreeKingdoms, more
Today’s lineup of the best iOS game and app deals is now ready, including titles like Temporal War, ThreeKingdoms The Last Warlord, One Deck Dungeon, Final Fantasy VII, Down in Bermuda, and more. This week’s AirPods Pro 3 deals rolls on at $50 off alongside AirPods 4 with ANC from $119, the base M5 MacBook Pro 1TB with the 96W Apple charger upgrade at $170 off, iPhone 17 Pro Max at up to $449 off, and the ongoing all-time low on Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad. Friday’s app deals await below.
Read MoreAmazon’s pre-order deal on Splatoon Raiders now live again ahead of Switch 2 release next week
Now under a week from release, Splatoon Raiders is set to splat onto Nintendo Switch 2 next week come July 23, and Amazon’s pre-order discount is now back in-stock. After disappearing for a short earlier this week, Nintendo is once again offering physical copies of the upcoming single-player Splatoon experience down at $10 off the list price to give folks a chance to and a proper copy for the game shelf at a discount ahead of release. You will also find this deal live at Walmart if Amazon sells out again – these pre-order deals on new Switch 2 games have all disappeared as soon as the game releases, if not shortly beforehand.
- Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders $80
- Splatoon Raiders $50 (Reg. $60)
- Switch Sports Resort $50 (Reg. $60) | Walmart
- Switch Sports Resort $50 (Reg. $60) | Amazon
- Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Nintendo Switch 2 Edition $70 (Reg. $80)
- Orbitals Nintendo Switch 2 Edition $40 (Reg. $50)
Wheel-E Podcast: New Tern HSD, 65 MPH ‘e-bike’, Segway Xaber review, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike launches from Tern, Trek, Momentum, and Ariel Rider, reviews of the Infinite Machine Olto and Segway Xaber, and more.
Read MoreSegway Xaber review: The mall-cop company just built a better Sur Ron for less money
When you think of Segway, you might still think of the self-balancing personal transporters that mall cops and tour groups employ to get around. The company, however, since being acquired by Beijing-based Ninebot a decade ago, has morphed into E-bikes, e-scooters, go-karts, off-road UTVs — the company has been stacking up two- and four-wheeled hardware for a while now. But with the recent launch of the new Xaber, however, they are now into very serious 60+mph-capable electric off-road motorcycles.
We’ve spent the last month with the Xaber and, after dining on a bunch of bargain emotos, the Segway Ninebot Xaber almost seems to be in a class by itself…
Read MoreApple sends legal letters to former employees now at OpenAI
Last week, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in which it alleged that its former employees have stolen trade secrets “for the benefit of OpenAI.”
As part of this process, Apple has reportedly sent letters directly to dozens of its former employees now working at OpenAI.
Read MoreRose Gold Apple Watch Series 11 cell model now $130 off, more colors/models down at $299
As we ready for the weekend, we are still tracking solid $100 price drops across a collection of the most affordable Apple Watch Series 11 models, including both the 42mm and the larger 46mm case sizes. While the connected GPS + Cell models have largely gone out of stock, Amazon is offering this Rose Gold model at $130 off the list price today.
Read MoreNative Union’s 240W USB-C Belt Cable Pro with leather strap starts from $18 today
Native Union 240W USB-C Belt Cable Pro with leather strap
Buy for $18 (Reg. $29)
What we love
There’s nothing wrong with the good bargain-bin cables (most of the time) but I like to have a couple really nice-looking USB-C cables on hand. Whether it’s something I have to see everyday, or to pull out of my EDC during meetings and the like, something like this Native Union Type-C Belt Cable Pro that delivers 240W of power and includes a leather organizer strap with a button closure is a solid option – I particularly like the Kraft and Zebra colorways too.
Score Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad at the Amazon all-time low this week
Alongside this week’s $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, one of the more surprising hangover Prime Day deals were are somehow still tracking has the Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad sitting down at Amazon all-time low pricing – clip the on-page coupon if the discount isn’t auto-added in the cart.
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