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Act fast: Lightning deal slashes $900 off the 512GB Galaxy Z Fold 6!

Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority No other foldable can multitask as well. Among a host of sensational Prime Day offers on Android smartphones, this lightning deal might be the pick of the bunch. The 512GB model of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is currently available for $1,119.99, down from its usual price of $2,099.99. This represents a massive $900 discount relative to the recommended retail price, making it not just a great deal but also the lowest price ever by a country mile. Samsung Galaxy

Reflections on 2 years of CPython's JIT Compiler

Reflections on 2 years of CPython’s JIT Compiler: The good, the bad, the ugly 5 July 2025 This blog post includes my honest opinions on the CPython JIT. What I think we did well, what I think we could have done better. I’ll also do some brief qualititative analysis. I’ve been working on CPython’s JIT compiler since before the very start. I don’t know how long that is at this point … 2.5, maybe almost 3 years? Anyways, I’m primarily responsible for Python’s JIT compiler’s optimizer. Note that

'Feeling Is Believing:' Samsung Shares Exclusive Details About Its Super Slim Galaxy Z Fold 7

Samsung is turning the page to a thinner, lighter chapter. The seventh generation of its book-style Galaxy Z Fold, which debuts at its Unpacked event on Wednesday, could redefine foldable phone design. Put aside your notions of a bulky gadget and get ready for a phone that Samsung says will feel closer to what you might already have in your pocket. "More than ever, these devices will very much resemble that traditional form factor," Drew Blackard, Samsung's senior vice president of mobile produ

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Settles With Samsung Following App-Blocking Lawsuit

Epic Games says it's reached a settlement after taking legal action against Samsung, which it sued last year along with Google over antitrust issues. In a motion filed in a California district court, Epic requested a dismissal of its claims against Samsung, saying Epic, "has reached a settlement agreement with Defendants Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc." Epic did not disclose the terms of the settlement, but the original suit focused around Samsung blocking th

Wayve CEO Alex Kendall brings the future of autonomous AI to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, bringing together more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders for a deep dive into the future of technology. One of the most compelling conversations on one of the AI Stages will feature a panel of innovators redefining what intelligent systems can do — and among them is Alex Kendall, co-founder and CEO of Wayve. From research breakthrough to real-world autonomy Kendall founded Wayve in 2017 with a bold vision: to unloc

My favorite projector from Samsung doubles as a gaming hub, and it's 25% off for Prime Day

Allison Murray/ZDNET The Samsung Freestyle 2 is currently $200 off on Amazon, making it cost just under $600. Also: The best Prime Day deals you can shop now ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Freestyle 2 is a solid projector available for $800. Sharp image quality, an internal battery, and the ability to play games without a console make this projector ultraportable. The second-generation feature upgrades are geared toward gaming, which may not be relevant for all users. There's a sayin

Show HN: I built a tool to solve window management once and for all

Supported OS: Windows 10/11. Includes lifetime bug fixes and security updates. 30 day risk free guarantee. Limited Time Introductory Pricing! $ 29 $20, includes one year of all other types of updates. Algorithm, feature, etc. $ 59 $40, includes three years of all other types of updates. Select option on checkout page. First 3 to purchase get an additional 50% off and an additional year of updates. The next 10 to purchase get an additional 25% off and an additional year of updates. The n

Memstop: Use LD_PRELOAD to delay process execution when low on memory

Memstop A lightweight LD_PRELOAD shared object that delays process execution when system memory is critically low. Memstop monitors available memory and waits until a configurable percentage of memory becomes available before allowing the application to start. Purpose Memstop is designed to prevent crashes caused by memory exhaustion in parallel processing systems. It can be particularly useful in: Parallel build systems (like make -j ) where you want to prevent the build from failing due to

Jeff Chow of Miro shares how team intelligence drives better product-building at TechCrunch All Stage

AI can help your team move faster — but only if your team knows how to move together. Join Jeff Chow, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Miro, for a roundtable sessions at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston’s SoWa Power Station, where he’ll break down how product-led innovation can supercharge collaborative problem-solving. This session, titled “Building Team Intelligence: How Product-Led Innovation Transforms Collaborative Problem-Solving,” and is built for founders, product leader

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Our favorite Prime Day 2025 deals and the best of the rest we’ve found so far!

One of the biggest sales events of the year has arrived, and for the first time, Amazon Prime Day is a four-day deal bonanza. Many products are hitting their lowest prices ever this week, and the only real problem you’ll have is trying to find the sparkling gems amid the vast range of offers. We’re here to help on that front, having spent hours trawling the Amazon pages to pick out our favorite deals. We’ll run you through a few of our top highlights, and you can head further down to find a roun

5 surprise products we may see at Samsung Unpacked July - including smart glasses

Project Moohan headset Kerry Wan/ZDNET It's hard to believe that we're already halfway through 2025, and Samsung is kicking off the second half with force. The tech giant will hold its next Unpacked event tomorrow, Wednesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. EST. Officially, we know very little about what will be shown on the big day, but that isn't to say that teaser information doesn't exist. Ever since the last Unpacked event back in January, several leaks and rumors have cropped up online, providing a v

What to expect from Samsung Unpacked tomorrow: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 Series, more

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Three things are certain when July comes along: backyard barbecues, late-night fireworks, and Samsung Unpacked. Just last month, Samsung confirmed that the next Unpacked event will take place on Wednesday, July 9, in Brooklyn, New York. This follows the host cities of Paris, France, and Seoul, South Korea, over the past two years -- with the company suggesting that it's chosen Brooklyn for its "bold ideas, creativity, and culture." Also: The best Samsung phones to buy in 2025

Samsung buys Xealth to integrate its wearables into the healthcare system

Samsung is making a bigger push into healthcare . It is buying Xealth, a platform focused on digital health tools and care programs. Terms of the deal, such as the purchase price, haven't been disclosed. Samsung expects the acquisition to be wrapped up by the end of the calendar year, pending closing conditions (such as any necessary regulatory approvals). Samsung says the deal will help to advance its "transformation into a connected care platform that bridges wellness and medical care bringin

Reflections on 2 years of CPython's JIT Compiler: The good, the bad, the ugly

Reflections on 2 years of CPython’s JIT Compiler: The good, the bad, the ugly 5 July 2025 This blog post includes my honest opinions on the CPython JIT. What I think we did well, what I think we could have done better. I’ll also do some brief qualititative analysis. I’ve been working on CPython’s JIT compiler since before the very start. I don’t know how long that is at this point … 2.5, maybe almost 3 years? Anyways, I’m primarily responsible for Python’s JIT compiler’s optimizer. Note that

Attimet (YC F24) – Quant Trading Research Lab – Is Hiring Founding Researcher

You’ll be given the autonomy to do some of the best work for your life. We’re building a research lab that puts its ideas to the test in one of the most complex, information-rich environments in the world: the financial markets. Much of trading still depends on hand-crafted signals and intuition. We’re approaching it differently - from first principles. We design systems that learn, adapt, and improve with data. Our infrastructure is built to accelerate research: fast iteration loops, real-tim

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus gets its biggest price cut ever for Prime Day

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Standard Colors Amazon Prime Day is bringing an excellent deal on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus that tech enthusiasts won’t want to miss. You’re getting a significant $300 off the usual $999.99 price, bringing it down to just $699.99. This 30% discount relative to the recommended retail price is the lowest the Galaxy S25 Plus has been all year. Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus for $699.99 (30% off) The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is a powerhouse of an Android smartphone. It

Score the all-time best price on Galaxy Buds 3 Pro with innovative translation feature

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Attention, Samsung fans — a deal on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro has surfaced that you’ll want to know about. You can snap these earbuds up for just $174.99, down from their usual $249.99. That’s a solid 30% off the recommended retail price, making it the best offer you’re likely to find anywhere right now. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $174.99 (30% off) The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are packed with handy features. These AI-powered true wireless earbuds come with a red

Samsung SmartTag 2 trackers are 48 percent off for 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 . We live in a world filled with so much stuff. There's keys, phones, wallets — the list goes on of things that you need to hold on to every day. With this in mind, it's often a good idea to get a Bluetooth tracker for all the important things. Luckily, right now the Samsung Galaxy Smar

The best Prime Day SSD and external hard drive deals on Samsung, Crucial and more

Prime Day is a great time to pick up gear and upgrades you wouldn't normally think about. In case you've never used a solid-state drive (SSD) before, it's a class of add-ons that bolster a device's built-in storage. Not only will your phone, laptop or console be able to hold more data, but more of those files will be quickly accessible, which can vastly improve your speeds. If you have used an SSD before, you know what you're looking for — the best discounted drives on Amazon. We've curated a li

You can get $300 off the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge for 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 . Now that the world is saturated with big screens, phone makers are turning again to thinness to stand out from the pack. Samsung introduced its take on an ultra-thin phone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, in May and for Prime Day, you can get it for $800, $300 off its usual $1,100 starting price.

5 surprise products we may see at Samsung Unpacked this week - and are worth getting excited for

Project Moohan headset Kerry Wan/ZDNET It's hard to believe that we're already halfway through 2025, and Samsung is kicking off the second half with force. The tech giant will hold its next Unpacked event on Wednesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. EST. Officially, we know very little about what will be shown on the big day, but that isn't to say that teaser information doesn't exist. Ever since the last Unpacked event back in January, several leaks and rumors have cropped up online, providing a view int

These 4 new Samsung Galaxy Watch features are tempting me to ditch my Apple Watch

Kerry Wan/ZDNET We're days away from Samsung Unpacked July event, where we could see new smartwatches and Samsung devices hit the market. Until then, the Korean tech giant is giving us some hints at what's to come on these new smartwatches with its One UI 8 Watch updates. These Watch features have arrived on several users' devices, according to a recent Reddit post in r/GalaxyWatch. Also: What to expect from Samsung Unpacked July 2025 From a running coach feature that appears to take notes fr

Samsung The Frame 55″ is 52% Off for Prime Day, Amazon Is Now Losing Money on This 4K TV

Prime Day began at midnight this Tuesday, and Amazon is buzzing with more aggressive deals than ever before. Over the past five years, Prime Day has consistently outsold Black Friday and this year Amazon is pushing prices even lower (sometimes at a loss on top-sellers) to continue the streak. One of the most extreme is the Samsung 4K The Frame 55” TV with a teak bezel which has dropped to a record low price for Prime Day. The Samsung TV has a list price of $1,645 but is now on sale for just $79

Fourth Price Drop in Just Hours, The Samsung T9 SSD 4TB Is Now Going for Pennies on Prime Day

Amazon is going out of its way to get people to shop on Prime Day, and the Samsung T9 Portable SSD with 4TB storage is no exception. In a matter of hours, this massive-capacity external SSD’s price has dropped by more than 50% with several consecutive price cuts designed to spur demand and beat even Black Friday prices. For $265, this is the lowest price ever on this seriously convenient SSD, but only if you’re a Prime member. The Samsung T9 external SSD 4TB normally sells for $549, but during

A Samsung Tri-Fold Phone Could Be Coming, According to a Leak

While Samsung has been showing off mobile display concepts with three screens at trade events like CES for several years, it might finally be bringing one to market if a leaked UI animation is any indicator. An animated image from a software build of One UI 8 appears to show what some are dubbing a "Galaxy G Fold" device with three display panels, as reported by Android Authority last week. The screens would be capable of displaying different information or working in unison as one large displa

Samsung reveals One UI 8’s major security upgrades, coming first to Fold 7, Flip 7

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has announced several key security upgrades for its One UI 8 software. The company is now offering Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP) to further protect user data. Knox Matrix will also automatically sign you out of your Samsung account on a connected Galaxy device in the event of a serious threat. Samsung is gearing up to launch its new foldable phones tomorrow (July 9), and we’re also expecting these devices to offer One UI 8 out of the b

Samsung expects second-quarter profits to more than halve as it struggles to capture AI demand

Samsung signage during the Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, California, US, on Thursday, March 20, 2025. South Korea's Samsung Electronics on Tuesday forecast a 56% fall in profits for the second as the company struggles to capture demand from artificial intelligence chip leader Nvidia. The memory chip and smartphone maker said in its guidance that operating profit for the quarter ending June was projected to be around 4.6 trillion won, down from 10.44 trillion Korean won ye

Epic Games ends its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung

Epic Games has dropped its suit against Samsung. "We’re dismissing our court case against Samsung following the parties’ discussions," Epic CEO and founder Tim Sweeney posted on X. "We are grateful that Samsung will address Epic’s concerns." The company filed the action in September. The lawsuit centered on the company's Auto Blocker feature, which only allows apps to be installed from the Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store. Epic claimed this made it difficult for potential customers to

9 Best Robot Vacuums (2025): Tested and Reviewed in Real Homes

Other Robot Vacuums to Consider Photograph: Adrienne So We are approaching the great robot vacuum convergence. At whatever price you want to pay, you can find a robot vacuum that will look very similar and have similar features. Here are a few that also worked well for us. Roborock Qrevo Curv for $1,099: This was Roborock's 2024 flagship vacuum, and it's still great (reviewer Ryan Waniata calls it the best robot vacuum he's ever used). It has slightly less suction power than this year's Saros

Samsung and Epic Games call a truce in app store lawsuit

Epic Games, buoyed by the massive success of Fortnite, has spent the last few years throwing elbows in the mobile industry to get its app store on more phones. It scored an antitrust win against Google in late 2023, and the following year it went after Samsung for deploying "Auto Blocker" on its Android phones, which would make it harder for users to install the Epic Games Store. Now, the parties have settled the case just days before Samsung will unveil its latest phones. The Epic Store drama