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Anker's Soundcore Boom 2 Plus portable speaker is now selling for $169.99 on Amazon, an $80 cut from its $249.99 list price. The speaker has only been discounted lower once before, by roughly $9.
FromSoftware has delayed The Duskbloods, its multiplayer game exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, from its planned 2026 release to sometime in 2027. The studio said an August network test showed strong interest in the game's combat, strategic depth and player expression, prompting it to take extra time to refine rules and balancing.
Apple's iOS 27.2 update, released days after iPhone Duo debuted in iOS 27.1, adds a new Shortcuts automation that triggers actions when the iPhone Duo device is opened or closed. The update also expands workout automation to the Fitness app, lets app-closed automations report which app closed, adds web-based multilingual support for the 'Use Model' action, and improves the Shortcut Editor with new macOS layout options and direct name/icon editing on iOS and iPadOS.
Following iOS 27.2's release this week, Apple is reportedly preparing iOS 27.3, with the beta expected around November 2 and a public launch likely in mid-December based on historical release patterns for similar updates. Anticipated features include additional Siri AI language support and the return of the redesigned Health app.
Pet tech brand Petkit has discounted several of its automatic cat litter box models at Shop.com, with some units up to $100 off. The sale includes the Purobot Max Pro 2, now $500 down from $600, as well as Petkit automatic feeders and fountains.
EasySMX, a lesser-known accessory maker, has released the S10 Lite, a budget Switch 2 controller priced at around $40 versus the roughly $70 typical for rivals and $90 for Nintendo's own Pro Controller. The reviewer found tactile buttons, Hall effect sticks, motion controls and strong haptics, but criticized a semi-transparent, magnetically attached faceplate as wonky and cheap-feeling, along with marketing language around customization options deemed misleading.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 is set to release on November 5th, and retailers Amazon and Walmart are currently offering the physical edition for $10 off its $59.99 list price. Once the game launches, the physical version is expected to rise to $69.99, while the digital edition will remain at $59.99.
Sony will add Dead Island 2, Monster Train 2 and the Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered collection to PlayStation Plus for all subscribers starting November 3. The games will be available across all three PS Plus membership tiers at no extra cost.
The TCL NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2, an 11-inch Android tablet with an anti-glare matte display, is currently selling on Amazon for $209.97, down from its $289.99 list price. The discounted bundle includes a stylus and flip case alongside the tablet.
Apple released four new Mac power accessories: updated 70W and 140W power adapters, a power extension cable, and a World Travel Adapter Kit. The updated adapters support AC Connector 2 accessories and now ship with select MacBook Pro models, while the travel kit returns with five interchangeable plug types for regions including North America, Europe, India, the UK and Australia.
Anker's Prime 25W Qi2.2-certified foldable charger, which charges an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods together, is currently discounted to under $100 on Amazon. The compact unit folds to about 3.74 x 2.38 x 1.22 inches, weighs roughly 8.1 oz, and includes a 45W USB-C wall charger plus a 5-foot USB-C cable. It also features a built-in AirCool active cooling system meant to sustain charging speeds during extended use.
Oura has confirmed that its firmware version 2.13.1 update is causing some Ring 4 devices to stop syncing with the companion app. The company says the issue arises when users switched phones after initial ring setup without performing a factory reset, and typically blocks syncing for a day or two. Oura notes that placing the ring on its charger and opening the app resolves the problem.