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Amazon has reduced the price of the Netgear Nighthawk R6700AX Wi-Fi 6 router to $44.99, marking a significant discount from its usual $79.99. This deal is the lowest price seen this year and is available during the early fall Prime Day sale, making it an attractive option for those upgrading from older routers in smaller homes.
Samsung has begun distributing the fourth beta of One UI 9 Watch for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic in South Korea, including bug fixes and interface improvements. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is also receiving its third beta update, with similar changes. The rollout is expected to expand to other regions soon, with a stable release still pending.
Amazon has reduced the XREAL xbx a01 Plus AR glasses to $254, marking the first price cut since their launch and saving buyers $45. The lightweight glasses, weighing about 62 grams, feature a bright display of approximately 1,600 nits and are designed for portable gaming, travel, and media consumption. The deal is exclusive to Amazon Prime members during Prime Day.
Amazon revealed that the Emmy Awards will be broadcast exclusively on Prime Video from 2027, marking the first time the ceremony has a dedicated streaming platform. The event will be accessible worldwide in over 240 countries and territories, free for six years, with non-Prime members able to watch on the platform. The deal's financial terms remain undisclosed.
Amazon has discounted the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra to $1,699.99, marking a $400 reduction from its original retail price of $2,099.99. This deal, available exclusively to Prime members, is the lowest price since the device's launch in August 2026. The foldable features a slimmer design, a high-end Snapdragon processor, and a 200MP main camera, making it a flagship device at a significant discount.
Amazon is offering the CMF Buds 2 at a discounted price of $29, down from the original $49. These earbuds include active noise cancellation, spatial audio, IP55 dust and water resistance, and a total of up to 55 hours of playback with the charging case. They also support low-latency gaming and quick charging for on-the-go use.
French AI firm Mistral AI announced the release of Mistral Large 4 (ML4), a multimodal model with one trillion parameters, aiming to surpass both Western and Chinese rivals. Currently accessible only through a controlled endpoint, the company plans to release the model's weights in three weeks after safety evaluations are completed.
Skydance has finalized its acquisition of Paramount and Warner Bros., taking control of major film studios, networks, and streaming platforms. The merger creates a media giant with a portfolio including DC, Harry Potter, and Star Trek, and will trade on the NYSE under the ticker SKYD. The deal adds significant content assets but also leaves the company with $80 billion in debt.
A group of Quad Cities investors has acquired Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream's franchising company along with three company-owned restaurants in Iowa, financial terms undisclosed. The 54-year-old chain, founded in Davenport in 1972, once had about 100 locations but now operates 34 in the U.S. and six in Egypt after a 2022 bankruptcy filing. New president Carlos Araujo plans to focus first on food consistency, then menu updates and expanded birthday party offerings, along with better franchisee training and reporting.
Amazon has acquired the rights to stream the Emmy Awards exclusively starting in 2027, with Prime Video offering free coverage in over 240 countries and territories. The six-year agreement with the Television Academy marks a shift away from traditional network broadcasts, ending the rotation among ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. The deal also potentially includes other Television Academy events, though details about the Creative Arts Emmys are still unclear.
Apple has shared a preview of the iPhone Duo's enhanced PDF viewing capabilities, featuring a new two-page layout in its Quick Look feature. This update aims to improve the experience of reading PDFs on a smartphone, a task traditionally better suited to tablets like the iPad. The device is expected to launch in October, with additional features such as Apple Pencil support anticipated later this year.
Amazon has launched its Prime Day Kindle deals, with discounts on several models including the Kindle Colorsoft and Paperwhite. The sale coincides with the release of new Kindle models announced last week, featuring aluminum options and new versions for 2026. Customers can take advantage of limited-time prices, especially on the Colorsoft, which is $100 off, and the Paperwhite, now available for $170.