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Prime Day Has Ended, But You Can Still Snag My Favorite All-in-One Kitchen Appliance for 25% Off

Amazon's Prime Day sale has wrapped up, but we're spotting some deals that are still live today, including a sweet 25% discount on the Chefman Everything Maker, a clever kitchen gadget that can make almost anything. The normal list price of $60 on the Chefman website already feels like a steal for what this appliance can accomplish. Which is, well, everything. But the Price Day price brings it down to just $45, which is a steal. The midnight version is also on sale for 20% off. Too often, all-i

20 Best Prime Day Fitness Tracker Deals and Smart Ring Sales (2025)

In the northern hemisphere, it's hard not to spend the winter in a state of slumbering sloth, just waiting for sunshine and good times to start again. Conveniently, Prime Day fitness tracker deals (all four days of them) drop right in the middle of summer, which makes this a great time to pick up the smartwatch or smart ring that you just didn't have the cash for at Christmas. This year, you have four whole days to shop the Amazon deals, but if you don't want to take that much time, I've highli

These Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals likely won't apply tomorrow

When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Amazon Prime Day takes place from July 8 through July 11 this year. This is when the retailer cuts deals on thousands of products, mostly ones it owns (think Kindle, Ring, and Alexa). To get in on the deals hype, other brands will discount their products during Prime Day to boost overall sales. Are health trackers really cheaper on Prime Day? I've seen some sweet discounts on health trackers during my time as an editor covering these events. We've seen record sa

The Next Apple Watch Series 11 Might Not Come Alone

Apple may have more than just the Apple Watch Series 11 up its sleeve this year. The rumor mill is buzzing with talk that the company's next big launch event could include refreshed versions of the Ultra and SE alongside its next flagship smartwatch. And while the event hasn't been officially announced, it's already shaping up to be a busy season for Apple Watch fans. Some predictions, like new sensors or improved battery life, feel within reach for this cycle, while others, like foldable scree

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22 Best Prime Day Apple Deals—Including 40% Off AirPods

If you have one Apple product, you usually have them all—whether that's AirPods, an iPhone, an iPad, the Apple Watch, or the ubiquitous MacBook. One, or all of them, probably needs updating at any given time (it's usually the MacBook), and you now have four whole days of Prime Day deals to think about which one you're going to get. Not a Prime subscriber yet? Perhaps our list of Amazon Prime perks can convince you. Shop the best Prime Day Apple deals below. Read our Absolute Best Prime Day Deal

Bitcoin flies to new all-time highs, briefly topping $118,000 as institutions pile into ETFs

In this article BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT watch now Bitcoin extended its rally on Friday, rising to new records overnight after bitcoin ETFs saw their biggest day of inflows of the year. The price of the flagship cryptocurrency was last higher by 4% at $117,955.25, according to Coin Metrics. Earlier, it rose as high as $118,872.85. Ether rose 6%, crossing back above the $3,000 level for the first time since February. On Thursday, bitcoin ETFs logged their biggest

Apple Watch Ultra 3: Three new features are coming this fall

Apple Watch Ultra, outside of a very nice new titanium black, hasn’t been meaningfully upgraded since 2023. But this fall that’s going to change when the Apple Watch Ultra 3 arrives. Here are three new features coming to the next-generation Apple Watch Ultra 3. High blood pressure detection New health features are one thing you can consistently expect from Apple Watch upgrades. According to Mark Gurman, this year Apple is planning to introduce high blood pressure detection: The blood-pressure

Price of Switch 2 Might Increase Soon Because of Tariffs

It's been more than a month since Switch 2 came out. As Nintendo's most expensive console, at $450, it has yet to see a price jump because of President Donald Trump's new tariffs, but that can still change. Trump first announced his plans for tariffs on April 2, the same day that the Switch 2 was revealed. The tariffs targeted two countries important to Nintendo: Japan, where the company is based, and Vietnam, where some of its products are manufactured. He did declare soon after the announceme

ITC rules Insta360 infringed on GoPro patents

The US International Trade Commission has determined that Chinese camera company Insta360 has infringed on at least some of GoPro's patents. Based on a press release from GoPro, the determination specifically found that "Insta360 violated federal law by importing and selling in the United States products that infringe GoPro intellectual property." GoPro was particularly "pleased" the ITC's judge found that Insta360 infringed on "a patent covering GoPro's iconic Hero camera design" and that they

WordPress Gravity Forms developer hacked to push backdoored plugins

The popular WordPress plugin Gravity Forms has been compromised in what seems a supply-chain attack where manual installers from the official website were infected with a backdoor. Gravity Forms is a premium plugin for creating contact, payment, and other online forms. Based on statistic data from the vendor, the product is isntalled on around one million websites, some belonging to well-known organizations like Airbnb, Nike, ESPN, Unicef, Google, and Yale. Remote code execution on the server

Your Wemo smart devices are about to get dumb as Belkin pulls the plug

Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images If you have any Wemo smart devices in your home, you should start planning an upgrade -- because you only have about six months left to use them. In an email to users today, Wemo announced that it was ending support for nearly all of its smart devices sold over the last 10 years on Jan. 31, 2026, including light switches, plugs, and more. Also: The $13 Amazon Smart Plug deal is the best Prime Day deal available right now "After careful consideration," the

The Switch 2 Pro Controller does not seem easy to repair at all

The Switch 2 is in many ways a more premium and powerful version of the original Switch, but its sleek design seems to have come at a cost. Not only is the console itself difficult to repair, but a new iFixit teardown video shows that the Switch 2 Pro Controller isn't any easier. Based on iFixit's teardown, you have to completely disassemble the Switch 2 Pro Controller to access the parts you'll likely need to fix first. Accessing the joysticks and battery requires removing an adhesive-secured

Bitcoin surpasses $118K, its second all-time high in less than 24 hours

Bitcoin achieved a new all-time high of $118,900 on Friday after exceeding its previous record, $113,822, on Thursday. At the time of this writing, Bitcoin’s price stands at around $117,400. This is a significant milestone for Bitcoin, as it highlights its resurgence, now higher than its low of around $76,000 in early April. It dropped to nearly $49,000 last August. Some analysts think that if it reaches $150,000, it’ll set off a buying frenzy. It’s important to note that Bitcoin, just like m

20 Kitchen Tools That Professional Chefs Say Are Totally Useless

The only thing worse than wasting precious kitchen counter or cupboard space is wasting money on top of it. Nobody knows this better than professional chefs, which is why I asked several top culinary pros about the kitchen tools to skip and what to use instead. Instead of giving in to gimmicks, it's smarter to build your kitchen around dependable, multifunctional gear. We asked chefs and kitchen pros which gadgets they consider totally unnecessary -- and which tools actually pull their weight a

Prime Day is almost over, but our favorite deals are still live

Theis one versatile mobile gaming controller, and it’s down to its lowest price of $49.99 at Walmart (usually $79.99). This model can stretch to fit around phones and tablets as big as the iPad Mini. Alternatively, you can slot a Nintendo Switch into the grip, if you prefer its bulkier design to that of the Joy-Con. It can support the Switch 2 with a firmware update, but several folks on Reddit note that it touches the Joy-Con 2 pins as it squeezes to fit the console. Not sure how comfortable yo

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Some Wear OS owners can’t wait for Gemini, so they’re sideloading now

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google Gemini is coming to replace Assistant on Wear OS smartwatches. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 series, which launched earlier this week, introduces Gemini, but updates are coming to existing hardware. Users have discovered that simply sideloading the Gemini APK works on many Wear OS devices. This week’s big news has been all about Samsung’s latest launches, and while the company’s new foldables and smartwatches are debuting with some hot new features,

FBI seize well-known Nintendo Switch game piracy site

One of the most popular sites for Nintendo Switch piracy has been taken down as part of an ongoing FBI investigation. As reported by Kotaku , Nsw2u was known for hosting Switch ROMs, which users could download to play on a hacked Switch or PC emulator capable of running them. At the time of writing, when you enter the site’s URL you’ll see a notice confirming the seizure, which the FBI says is in accordance with a warrant issued by the United States District Court in Georgia. The notice also fe

Prime Day deals include the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 for an all-time-low price for the last 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 . If you're a Samsung phone user or prefer Android in general, there are some excellent sales on tech accessories to check out for the last day of Prime Day. One of the best ones is on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, which is on sale for only $160 right now. That's a record-low price for thi

Best Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals: Last day to shop deals

When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Amazon Prime Day takes place from July 8 through July 11 this year. This is when the retailer cuts deals on thousands of products, mostly ones it owns (think Kindle, Ring, and Alexa). To get in on the deals hype, other brands will discount their products during Prime Day to boost overall sales. Are health trackers really cheaper on Prime Day? I've seen some sweet discounts on health trackers during my time as an editor covering these events. We've seen record sa

20 Kitchen Tools that Professional Chefs Say Are Totally Useless

The only thing worse than wasting precious kitchen counter or cupboard space is wasting money on top of it. Nobody knows this better than professional chefs, which is why I asked several top culinary pros about the kitchen tools to skip and what to use instead. Instead of giving in to gimmicks, it's smarter to build your kitchen around dependable, multifunctional gear. We asked chefs and kitchen pros which gadgets they consider totally unnecessary -- and which tools actually pull their weight a

Bitcoin surpasses $118K, its second all-time high, in less than 24 hours

Bitcoin achieved a new all-time high of $118,900 on Friday after exceeding its previous record, $113,822, on Thursday. At the time of this writing, Bitcoin’s price stands at around $117,400. This is a significant milestone for Bitcoin, as it highlights its resurgence, now higher than its low of around $76,000 in early April. It dropped to nearly $49,000 last August. Some analysts think that if it reaches $150,000, it’ll set off a buying frenzy. It’s important to note that Bitcoin, just like m

The Galaxy Watch 7 price is at its all-time low of $159.99 until midnight

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Galaxy Watch 7 There’s still just about time to find a great smartwatch deal in the Prime sale, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is a standout option. Currently available for just $159.99 on Amazon, the 47% discount off the recommended retail price is the lowest we’ve ever tracked on the wearable. It’s an affordable alternative to the just-launched Galaxy Watch 8. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 for $159.99 (47% off) The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 isn’t just about affordabilit

Just 4 days until TechCrunch All Stage kicks off in Boston — and the lowest ticket prices vanish

Time’s running out. In just four days, TechCrunch All Stage 2025 touches down at Boston’s SoWa Power Station on July 15 — and your chance to lock in savings of up to $475 disappears. This one-day summit isn’t built for spectators. It’s designed for the doers — the founders, builders, and backers who are shaping what’s next. Whether you’re raising your first round, preparing for a growth-stage leap, or scaling your team, this event is packed with insight you can act on now. Founder Passes are j

What Is a Network Switch? I Spoke With a Netgear Expert to Find Out

If you're serious about optimizing your internet connection, then using a network switch could take it to the next level. You might be wondering: "If my home internet works fine without a network switch, do I really need one?” I spoke with an expert from Netgear to discover the benefits of using one. Spoiler: It can improve your connection. A network switch is a device you connect to your router. It opens up more Ethernet ports, allowing your router to connect to multiple devices. If your house

'Click-to-cancel' rule is blocked

A “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have required businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships, has been blocked by a federal appeals court just days before it was set to go into effect. The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed changes, adopted in October, required businesses to obtain a customer’s consent before charging for memberships, auto-renewals and programs linked to free trial offers. The FTC said at the time that businesses must also disc

Bitcoin flies to new all-time highs, topping $118,000 as institutions pile into ETFs

On Thursday, bitcoin ETFs logged their biggest day of inflows of 2025 at $1.18 billion. Ether ETFs recorded their second-biggest day of inflows ever at $383.1 million, according to SoSoValue. The price of the flagship cryptocurrency was last higher by 4% at $118,396.01, according to Coin Metrics. Earlier, it rose as high as $118,872.85. Ether rose nearly 7% to trade back above the $3,000 level for the first time since February. Bitcoin extended its rally on Friday, rising to new records overni

The day someone created 184 billion Bitcoin (2020)

In brief In August 2010, someone exploited a flaw in Bitcoin’s code to create 184 billion Bitcoin. The bug was quickly corrected by Bitcoin’s anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. The person behind the "value overflow incident" exploit remains unknown. Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENE There will only ever be 21 million Bitcoin. We’re not too far off—around 18 and a half million Bitcoin are already in circulation. But on the 15th of August, 2010, that limit was des

Crypto Is on Fire as Bitcoin Nears $120K in Unstoppable Surge

Bitcoin is surging once again. And this time, the climb feels different. The world’s largest cryptocurrency continued its dizzying ascent on Friday, smashing through multiple symbolic price thresholds in a matter of hours and setting a new all-time high for the second consecutive day. After crossing $112,000 on Wednesday, Bitcoin has barely paused. On Thursday and Friday morning, it blew past $113,000, then $114,000, then $115,000, before jumping to $116,000, $117,000, and finally $118,909 as

I used every Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Series model - and my favorite isn't the Ultra

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra is one of my favorite smartwatches thanks to its long battery life, unique design, and WearOS functionality. And with Samsung's new Galaxy Watch 8 series, the company has incorporated that same core design with a curved square back and round watch face, which Samsung calls a cushion design, across all of its products. Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 Series, more The Galaxy Watch 8 is available in two

Batch Mode in the Gemini API: Process More for Less

Gemini models are now available in Batch Mode Today, we’re excited to introduce a batch mode in the Gemini API, a new asynchronous endpoint designed specifically for high-throughput, non-latency-critical workloads. The Gemini API Batch Mode allows you to submit large jobs, offload the scheduling and processing, and retrieve your results within 24 hours—all at a 50% discount compared to our synchronous APIs. Process more for less Batch Mode is the perfect tool for any task where you have y