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Wild deals live on Apple gear via Amazon Resale: Up to 60% off MagSafe Battery, AirPods, Apple Pencil, more
Amazon’s 2026 Labor Day is seriously flying now and, while there are some great deals live on brand new condition gear, there are some wild discounts on Apple gear courtesy of Amazon Resale right now – it is offering up to an additional 30% off gear at checkout. Details below.
Read MoreToday is Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO, John Ternus takes over tomorrow
After 15 years at the helm, today is officially Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO. In April, Apple announced that Cook would step down as CEO on September 1, with John Ternus set to take the reins.
Cook, of course, isn’t going away completely. Instead, he’s set to become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors.
Read MoreApple pundits say Vision Pro is by far the best way to watch baseball
Both Apple pundits and most of the internet seem to agree that Vision Pro is the best way to watch baseball, following the immersive experience offered by Apple’s Friday Night Baseball.
Notably, there also seemed to be a consensus view that less is more when it comes to the various immersive camera angles …
Read MoreMonday’s iOS game and app deals: Mow-Town Riding, Cubasis 3, Mystic Vale, more
The Amazon 2026 Labor Sale is flying with all-time low pricing on AirTag 2 from $20 a pop and the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal, but we are taking a short break to scope out today’s best iOS game and app deals: Mystic Vale, Halls of Torment: Premium, Scribble Hunt, The Tiny Bang Story, Dungeon Warfare, Mow-Town Riding, Cubasis 3 – DAW & Music Studio, and more. Just be sure to scoop up an Apple Polishing Cloth for $9 Prime shipped while you still can.
Read MoreNothing’s brand new CMF Clip Pro return to $79 Amazon all-time low today
As part of the massive 2026 Amazon Labor Day sale, we are now tracking the very first price drop on this year’s impressive new Nothing Ear (3a) noise cancelling earbuds down at $79(among loads of other Nothing gear), but we are getting another shot at the lowest price to date on its new CMF Clip Pro as well.
Read MoreTesla confirms Autopilot/FSD was active in strange fatal crash
Tesla told federal regulators that its driver-assist system was “verified engaged” when a Model 3 crashed at 104 mph and killed its driver in Clute, Texas — a detail that never appeared in any police statement or news report about the crash, which happened in May 2026.
The gap between Tesla’s own data and the public account of the crash is the latest example of how little the public learns about crashes involving the company’s Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” systems.
This article is part of an ongoing Electrek investigation that uncovers fatal crashes involving Tesla’s ADAS system that the automaker is trying to hide through redactions in its NHTSA reports. You can keep track of the investigation through this hub.
Read MoreMassive collection of PS5 and Switch 2 games on sale for Labor Day
The Amazon Labor Day sale is flying now with a giant list of discounts on Switch 2 and PS5 games. We are looking almost entirely at physical copies on the PS5 side of things here, alongside your very last day to land a Switch 2 console before the price goes up tomorrow. Everything awaits below.
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Apple Maps still shows Lake Ontario as Google Maps changes name
The latest development in the trade war Trump started with Canada is an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. Google Maps has updated the name, though what you see depends on which country you are in, with only US users seeing Lake America. Apple Maps has so far stuck to the real name …
Read MoreCarPlay keeps getting better with three recent exciting app updates
CarPlay is about to get even better with iOS 27 in September. New features including a dedicated Siri app and Siri AI will upgrade Apple’s car infotainment system for iPhone users.
Even before the big iPhone software update officially launches, CarPlay in August has improved for everyone with three big app releases.
Read MoreAmazon Resale has Apple Pencil USB-C down at $55 toda
Along with the now live Amazon Labor Day sale, it is offering some bonus savings at checkout on select Amazon Resale listings – there are some great Apple gear deals here. We already detailed Apple Pencil Pro down as low as $74.30 shipped, but for those looking towards a more casual (and affordable) option, you can also land Apple Pencil USB-C down at just over $55.
Read MoreUnusual timing of Mac mini and Mac Studio updates all about AI, claims report
Apple surprised many when it quietly announced updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models shortly before its September event. We would normally have expected these announcements to be part of that event.
One strong theory is that the company may be making a lot of big announcements in its ‘Surprise and shine‘ keynote, and therefore wanted to get these updates out of the way beforehand. But a new report presents another theory …
Read MoreBest Buy now offering $300 cash discounts on Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, or $470 off bundles at Samsung
While Amazon is now offering a FREE $350 gift card with the purchase of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra right, Best Buy has launched its 2026 Labor Day sale and it is offering a straight up $300 cash discount on the new Ultra foldable.
Read MoreHere’s the likely reason the iPhone Ultra isn’t getting an Apple Pencil
A report yesterday suggested that Apple considered making a special version of the Apple Pencil for the upcoming iPhone Ultra before deciding against it.
Bloomberg suggests that there are three reasons behind this decision, one of them being a desire not to conflict with the position adopted by Steve Jobs when launching the original iPhone. However, this was almost certainly not the deciding factor …
Read MoreMost affordable 24GB M5 MacBook Air you can buy is $150 off today
Deals on the latest M5 MacBook Air have been relatively hard to come by outside of the official Apple refurb store since the price hikes took hold. We have seen a couple solid, albeit short-lived, offers on the Sky Blue models at Amazon, but today we spotted the most affordable 24GB model you can buy in Silver at $150 off.
Read MoreNothing Labor Day sale now live from $34: First deal on Ear (3a) buds, Phone (4a) Pro, watches, more
With Labor Day sales now live at Amazon and Best Buy, we are catching a collection of fresh discounts across the Nothing lineup, from buds and over-ears to its latest smartphone releases. This morning we spotted the new Nothing Ear (3a) noise cancelling buds hitting the Amazon all-time low at $79, but there are loads more starting down at $34.
Read MoreSatechi’s M6/M5 Pro/M4 Mac mini Hub & Stand with SSD enclosure now down at $65 (35% off)
We are tracking some pre-order discounts on the brand new M6 Mac mini and M5 Pro model as part of Amazon’s Labor Day sale. But those offers are now joined by Satechi’s purpose-built Mac mini Hub & Stand with NVMe SSD Enclosure at a solid 35% off – it is compatible with the M6, M5 Pro, and M4 Mac mini.
Read MoreBest Buy’s Labor Day sale has brand new iPhone Air models at $150 off
Now going the Amazon 2026 Labor Day sale with ongoing deals on AirPods Pro 3 and the AirTag 2 all-time low, Best Buy has launched a holiday sale of its own featuring a notable discount on iPhone Air. Brand new, unlocked units are now $150 off.
Read MoreKershaw’s steel PT-2 Multi-Function Keychain Tool drops to $8.50 (2026 Amazon low)
Kershaw PT-2 Multi-Function Keychain Tool
Buy for $8.50 (Reg. $14.50)
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Everyone should probably have at least one of these sorts of multi-tools – it’s the kind of thing that will always come in handy at some point. And this one is now just $8.50 from one of the better brands in the space. You’re getting a “bottle opener, dual screwdriver tips, mini pry bar, wire scraper, and 3 hex drives” made of 3Cr13 stainless steel with bead-blasted finish in a relatively compact keychain style form-factor.
All-new Nothing Ear (3a) noise cancelling buds hit Amazon all-time low at $79 in Labor Day sale
As part of the 2026 Amazon Labor Day Sale, we are now tracking the first discount on the new Nothing Ear (3a) noise cancelling earbuds down at $79.
Read MoreBest Buy’s giant 2026 Labor Day sale is now live: Apple, Android phones, appliances $1,100 off, TVs, more
Just after Amazon launched its holiday sale event, the giant 2026 Best Buy Labor Day sale is now underway. As of this morning Best Buy has now launched this year’s sale featuring thousands of price drops on tech, home appliances, smart TVs, Sonos speakers, trading cards and collectibles, vacuums, Android phones, and much more. Check out all of the deals right here and some additional details below.
Read MoreApple CarPlay just added a major weather app
While CarPlay supports hundreds of apps, Apple Weather isn’t one of them. The good news is that starting today, The Weather Channel’s Storm Radar app for iPhone now works with CarPlay.
Read MoreOfficial Bowser Jr. Super Mario Galaxy Movie Figure now down at just $6 (Amazon all-time low)
Bowser Jr. Super Mario Galaxy Movie Figure
Buy for $6 (Reg. $15)
What we love
“Wahahaha! You made it!” This official Bowser Jr. figure from the Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes complete with his paint brush accessory and 17 points of articulation down at the lowest price we have ever tracked right now.
Apple’s next iPad mini is almost ready, here’s what to expect
Apple has a lot in store for this fall, headlined by the iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro launching next month. Apple is also working on a new iPad mini, and a new report today suggests it’s coming in October.
Read MoreMost affordable current-gen Apple Watch just hit the Amazon all-time low at $190
As part of its 2026 Labor Day sale, Amazon is now offering a new all-time low on the most affordable current-generation Apple Watch you can buy down at $190 shipped.
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