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Cameo’s birthday reminder app, Candl, is a weak attempt at a comeback

Around this time last year, Cameo hit a significant low point. Its valuation dropped by at least 90%, and the company’s dire financial situation meant it was unable to pay a $600,000 fine from the FTC. Now, the company behind the celebrity greeting app is exploring a new, albeit somewhat dull, avenue for growth. On Thursday, Cameo announced the launch of Candl, a birthday planning app designed for forgetful users who want to celebrate their friends’ birthdays without being late to the party. I

Need a top-tier router? Save $180 on the Amazon Eero Max 7 today

Looking to upgrade your home network? The Amazon eero Max 7 is on sale for Amazon Prime Day, offering a great deal on a high-performing mesh Wi-Fi system. You can grab it for just $419.99, down from its usual price of $599.99, which is a 30% discount and its lowest price ever. Amazon eero Max 7 for $419.99 (30% off) The Amazon eero Max 7 is a tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 7 router that offers impressive features for modern homes. It delivers wireless speeds up to 4.3 Gbps and wired speeds up to 9.4 Gbps.

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My Galaxy phone was missing this crucial Contacts feature, but I found a workaround

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority There aren’t many tasks the latest Android phones can’t assist with, which makes it all the stranger when you discover some fundamental functionality missing. This happened to me recently, when I finally got around to cleaning up my contacts list. The chore would be made a whole lot easier if I could sort my contacts by the date I added them, but I realized that this isn’t something you can do. When this issue comes up online, people usually want to look up re

Amazon Prime Day includes the latest Kindle Scribe on sale for a record-low price

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . It's usually wise to wait for Amazon Prime Day to pick up a Kindle ereader since the online retailer typically saves the best deals for its own shopping events. Case in point: this deal on the latest Kindle Scribe. The E Ink tablet is down to $260 during day three of the sale, which is

Prime Day has our favorite digital photo frame in stock and on sale for 20 percent off

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . A digital frame may seem like too obvious of a gift — but that's for a reason. They actually improve upon something we all have around our homes, allowing you to display more of your favorite photos all the time. Engadget's favorite option in this space, the Aura Carver Mat, is on sale

Apple's latest iPad mini is down to a record low price for Prime Day, and still in stock

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Prime Day Apple deals are worth checking out this year if you need some new tech before the school year starts in a couple months, or you've been meaning to upgrade some of your aging tech. As far as iPads go, The latest Apple iPad Mini is on sale for a record-low price right now — dow

Author of William the Conqueror's 'Medieval Big Data' Project Revealed

The findings challenge long-held assumptions about the scale and intent of William the Conqueror’s great survey. Drawing on the earliest surviving manuscript of the survey, known as Exon Domesday, researchers argue that the survey was not simply a means of maximising tax but a far more ambitious and intricate exercise in governmental control - akin to an 11th-century form of big data processing. Professor Stephen Baxter (University of Oxford), Professor Julia Crick (King’s College London), and

Thunderbird 140 “Eclipse”

Welcome to Thunderbird 140 “Eclipse” The wait is over! Thunderbird 140 “Eclipse” has reached totality. From all of us at the Thunderbird project, from MZLA staff and the Thunderbird Council to our global community of contributors, we’re excited to announce the latest Extended Support Release has arrived. Eclipse not only builds on Thunderbird 128 “Nebula,” but also the recent features and improvements from the Monthly Release channel. This latest release transforms your email experience with a

I Tried MyFitnessPal's New Feature and It Helped Me Plan Healthy Meals That Actually Taste Good

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Anna Gragert/CNET The MyFitnessPal app is known for its food-tracking features, which allow you to log calories, macros, micronutrients, weight, exercise, sleep and more. But its continually added new features make it clear that the app really does want to be the type of pal who's there for you during every step of your eating journey. At the end of April

Mighty mitochondria: Cell powerhouses harnessed for healing

James McCully was in the lab extracting tiny structures called mitochondria from cells when researchers on his team rushed in. They’d been operating on a pig heart and couldn’t get it pumping normally again. McCully studies heart damage prevention at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School and was keenly interested in mitochondria. These power-producing organelles are particularly important for organs like the heart that have high energy needs. McCully had been wondering whether t

Hyundai Reveals the ‘Lightspeed’ Ioniq 6 N

Following the success of its ridiculously entertaining Ioniq 5 N in 2024, Hyundai is clearly hoping it can repeat the trick by applying its speedy sub-brand's knowhow to its streamliner sibling—the result revealed today is this, the Ioniq 6 N, Hyundai's second high-performance EV. Being born from the brand's N division, which is tasked with focusing on delivering a combination of cornering prowess and racetrack capability to supposedly create accessible “everyday” sportscars, you'd expect the 6

These are the T-Mobile plans eligible for the free DashPass perk (Updated: T-Mobile confirmation)

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile is offering subscribers on select postpaid plans a free one-year DoorDash DashPass subscription via the T-Life app. There’s conflicting information about eligible plans between public FAQs and customer service. We’ve got a confirmation from T-Mobile about which plans are eligible for the DashPass perk. Update, July 10, 2025 (03:22 AM ET): A T-Mobile spokesperson has confirmed to us that the list of plans mentioned on the FAQ page is accurate, and

The best Prime Day Apple deals on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks and more for day three of Amazon's sale

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Day three of Amazon’s sale is here and this guide rounds up the best Apple Prime Day deals we could find. Since last July, Apple has released around a dozen new products, including the AirPods 4, the Apple Watch Series 10, an M4 MacBook Air and a new iPad mini and iPad Air. Upcoming re

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German court rules Meta tracking technology violates European privacy laws

A German court has ruled that Meta must pay €5,000 ($5,900) to a German Facebook user who sued the platform for embedding tracking technology in third-party websites — a ruling that could open the door to large fines down the road over data privacy violations relating to pixels and similar tools. The Regional Court of Leipzig in Germany ruled Friday that Meta tracking pixels and software development kits embedded in countless websites and apps collect users’ data without their consent and viola

The best Prime Day Apple deals on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks and more for day two

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . You won’t find many discounts on Apple’s own website — but that doesn’t mean you have to pay full price for a new iPad or pair of AirPods. The second day of Amazon’s July sale is here and we’ve tracked down the best Prime Day Apple deals from across the site. We found deals on a long l

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The best Amazon Prime Day deals offer discounts on headphones, TVs, robot vacuums and more

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . A bunch of our top picks from Apple, Sony, Dyson, Ninja and others are up to 50 percent off. Amazon Prime Day is finally here, so now’s the time for members to stock up on discounted home essentials, clothing, shoes, and of course, tech. It’s safe to say that Amazon’s website will be

Show HN: Petrichor – a free, open-source, offline music player for macOS

Petrichor An offline music player for macOS Summary ✨ Features Everything you'd expect from an offline music player! Map your music folders and browse your library in an organized view. Create playlists and manage the play queue interactively. Browse music using folder view when needed. Pin anything (almost!) to the sidebar for quick access to your favorite music. Navigate easily: right-click a track to go to its album, artist, year, etc. Native macOS integration with menubar and

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 10, #290

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today's Connections: Sports Edition is a mix. The blue category was tough, and two categories require you to know athlete names. Stumped? Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That's a sign that the ga

The Boom 4 Bluetooth Speaker Is Cheaper Than Ever for Prime Day

Looking for a better soundtrack to your backyard adventures this summer? Prime Day delivers, with this excellent Ultimate Ears Boom 4 sale headlining my list of the best audio deals of the week. Need more deals to shop? Check out our Prime Day Live Blog post, our Best Bluetooth Speakers guide, and our ultra-roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals for a cascade of sales. The Boom 4 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is follows an impressive legacy in the world of Bluetooth speakers. The fourth gener

Pick up the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar at an all-time low price with Prime savings

Amazon Prime Day is hitting its stride with incredible discounts on popular tech products. If you’re looking to enhance your home audio setup, this year’s deals include an enticing offer on the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar. It’s now available for $84.99, down from its standard price of $119.99. This offers you a 29% discount, and the best offer we’ve ever tracked on the home entertainment addition. Amazon Fire TV Soundbar for $84.99 (29% off) This soundbar is a 3.1-channel audio device featuring sup

Amazon Prime Day has the best deals on laptops this week: Save on MacBooks, Windows 11 machines, Chromebooks and others

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . If your laptop simply isn’t cutting it anymore, Amazon Prime Day 2025 might have arrived just in time. As has been the case for the past few years, laptop deals are abundant this Prime Day, bringing discounts to MacBooks, Windows laptops, Chromebooks and more. But we wouldn’t blame you

The best Anker Prime Day deals: Power banks, chargers and mobile accessories on sale today

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . You may not be looking to spend big on tech this Prime Day, but it's still a good idea to look for tech essentials during the shopping event while you can get some at good discounts. Anker makes some of our favorite charging gear and I always end up picking up an accessory or two durin

Multi-Region Row Level Security in CockroachDB

Controlling who can access what data is more important than ever as organizations scale and modernize their data infrastructure. Enterprises are modernizing their critical databases, and they need fine-grained, built-in access controls that go beyond table-level permissions. That’s why, with the 25.2 release of CockroachDB , we’re introducing Row-Level Security — a powerful feature that allows you to define and enforce access policies at the row level, directly within the database. This form o

A Typology of Canadianisms

How to Use DCHP-3 A Typology of Canadianisms Entry Structure Frequency Charts Other Charts List of Labels Copyright Note The basic principles of entry structure remain the same as in DCHP-2 (see here), though the appearance is quite different. A Typology of Canadianisms While this dictionary lists entries (headwords, lexemes), meanings are its smallest unit. Each meaning is assigned to one of six Types of Canadianism or is marked as “Non-Canadian”. The label “Non-Canadian” is used for meanin

The Best Prime Day Deals on Our Staff's Favorite Dyson Tools (2025)

There's nothing quite like a Dyson. It can do the job like no other, whether it's cleaning your house or styling your hair. But all that power comes with a hefty price tag (and it's worth every penny!) If you've been waiting for a sale to snag a Dyson for yourself, good news: There are several Dyson vacuums, hair tools, and fans on sale for Prime Day, making it the perfect time to shop. Shop all of our on-sale picks below. Looking for more Prime Day deals? Don't miss our guide Best Prime Day De

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Get this awesome Anker Laptop Charger at a record-low price!

Prime Day has kicked off, and there are a bunch of awesome deals on some of the most exciting tech out there. Sometimes, it’s the simpler stuff that makes the real difference in our daily lives, though. For example, I can no longer live without a quality charger, and the Anker Laptop Charger is one of our favorite picks right now, and it’s currently at a record-low price! Buy the Anker Laptop Charger for just $69.99 ($30 off) This offer is available from Amazon as a Prime Day deal. As such, you

Lowest price alert: Belkin BoostCharge Pro 4-port charger drops to just $84.99

If you’re looking to upgrade your charging setup, Amazon’s Prime Day deals have something special in store. The Belkin BoostCharge Pro is now on sale at an impressive discount, making it an enticing option for those needing multi-device charging solutions. Belkin BoostCharge Pro 4-Port USB-C 200W GaN Charger for $84.99 (35% off) During Prime Day, the Belkin BoostCharge Pro is available for just $84.99 — a 35% discount off its recommended retail price of $129.99. This marks the lowest price date

Walmart Deals 2025 rivals Prime Day with sales up to 47 percent off

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Amazon Prime Day has been a summer mainstay for a long time, so much so that it’s spawned a bunch of other sale events that compete with it. Case in point: Walmart Deals 2025. Yes, Walmart’s anti-Prime Day sale is back again this year, and it includes discounts across a slew of categor

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Get three months of Audible for only $3 during Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . That's effectively three audiobooks to keep for a buck each thanks to this Amazon Prime Day deal. Prime Day deals have arrived, and unsurprisingly, a discount on Audible is among them. We've seen similar offers pop up in the past, but considering Audible is one of the top audiobook st

I tested a subscription-free smart ring that rivals Oura - and it's $50 off for Prime Day

ZDNET's key takeaways The Ultrahuman Ring Air is the brand's first foray into the smart ring space, and it's available for $349, no subscription required The ring is great for hardcore fitness enthusiasts and recreational exercisers looking to use their health data to optimize their wellness routines The app's user interface could be improved for easier access to daily logging functions. $349 at Amazon For Amazon Prime Day, the retailer is offering the Ultrahuman Ring Air at a $50 discount, b