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Amazon has launched its fall Prime Day sale, featuring discounts on Alexa-enabled devices. However, recent price increases across Amazon’s product lines mean that not all deals are equally advantageous, and some may not represent genuine savings. An expert with extensive experience in Amazon devices has analyzed which offers are truly worthwhile for consumers.
Ofcom is investigating whether Meta failed to conduct proper risk assessments before releasing the Instants feature on Instagram in May. The regulator claims the company did not adequately evaluate potential illegal or harmful content risks associated with the disappearing photo tool. Meta states it conducted risk analyses and informed Ofcom prior to launch, and will cooperate with the investigation.
Google has phased out its Gems feature, which provided standalone AI helpers, and replaced it with a new system called Skills. Unlike Gems, Skills can be accessed across different chats and can be combined to automate complex tasks. This change aims to improve user experience by enabling more flexible and persistent AI interactions.
A group of smaller banking institutions has filed lawsuits aiming to prevent the issuance of national trust charters to cryptocurrency companies such as Coinbase and Ripple. Recently, World Liberty Financial, a firm linked to former President Trump, was granted a conditional trust charter by federal regulators. The legal action seeks to restrict the expansion of crypto firms into traditional banking frameworks.
The CUKTECH 25 Power Bank SE features a large 25,000mAh capacity at a budget-friendly $69.99, maintaining high build quality and performance standards. Its design emphasizes portability and durability, with a solid plastic casing and balanced weight. While multi-device charging is slower than expected, single-device charging remains efficient for most users.
TDM’s Neo headphones, introduced at CES 2026 and funded via Kickstarter, are now available for purchase in the US through online and retail outlets. These headphones feature a flexible headband and dual sets of 40mm drivers that can be rolled up into a portable Bluetooth speaker, offering over 200 hours of listening as headphones and about 16 hours in speaker mode. The product is priced at $249 and includes removable batteries and ear cushions.
Vuori, the athleisure company recognized for its minimalist style, is pursuing a significant expansion despite challenges faced by competitors like Lululemon and Nike. The brand's valuation has recently hit $5.5 billion, positioning it for growth in the competitive market. The move comes amid a retail landscape where other major brands are struggling to maintain their footholds.
Corsair has reintroduced its 14.5-inch Xeneon Edge touchscreen monitor at a reduced price of $199, down from $249.99, with availability in all five color options, including two new additions. The device can be used as a standalone touchscreen, mounted magnetically on metal surfaces, or integrated into Corsair PC cases, offering versatile placement for desktop or inside a PC build.
Parents are increasingly turning to generative AI tools like ChatGPT to create school portrait images for their children, often at a lower cost than traditional photographers. They upload photos and prompt the AI to add backgrounds and remove watermarks, effectively producing personalized school pictures without paying for professional prints. However, this practice raises concerns about privacy and data security, as uploaded images may be used to train future AI models without parental consent.
Omlahore has released a command-line script called RemoveMacAI that completely deactivates Apple's AI features in macOS 27, including deleting associated models and freeing up storage space. The tool offers a more permanent alternative to the limited disable options provided by Apple, which retains AI models on disk even after deactivation or ignoring AI features. Users can choose specific AI components to disable through different commands, making the process customizable and reversible.
Amazon has reduced the price of Razer’s 11-port USB-C travel dock from $129.99 to $69.99, a 47% discount. The compact device provides multiple ports including HDMI, Ethernet, USB, SD card readers, and supports up to 85W charging, making it suitable for both Windows and Mac users on the go.
Amazon has launched its Prime Day sale, featuring discounts on the latest Apple AirPods Pro 3. The earbuds are praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, and new health and translation features, making them a recommended buy for iPhone users. The sale is part of a curated selection of tech deals tested by WIRED Reviews.