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Apple released iOS 27.2 on Oct. 26, shortly after the iPhone Duo launch, fixing 141 bugs and security issues. Nine could cause kernel corruption leading to crashes, while seven could allow arbitrary code execution, potentially letting attackers steal data or hijack devices. Apple said none of the flaws were known to be actively exploited but recommended updating immediately.
Amazon is selling AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99, about $50 off list price, while Woot offers AirPods 4 with ANC for $99, a 45% cut from their original $179 price. Other deals include the 24GB M5 MacBook Air at $200 off, a record-low price on a single AirTag 2, and the first cash discount on Beats 360 headphones, alongside accessory deals on Apple's 40W Dynamic Power Adapter and Apple Pencil USB-C.
Audio-Technica has released the ATH-M50xSTS-WL, the first wireless model in its StreamSet line aimed at streamers and gamers. The headphones connect via a low-latency 2.4GHz USB transceiver rather than Bluetooth, offer about 24 hours of battery life, and can be used while charging over a wired connection. They retain the 45mm drivers from the ATH-M50x monitor headphones, a flip-to-mute boom microphone, adaptive noise cancellation, and two swappable earpad types.
Samsung has released its Galaxy Buds On, open-ear clip-style earbuds that support Gemini Live voice commands and head gestures for answering or declining calls. The buds use Samsung's proprietary SSC and SSC UHQ Bluetooth codecs for high-resolution audio on compatible Galaxy devices, offer up to 9.5 hours of battery life plus 38 hours from the case, run on Bluetooth 6.2, and carry an IP54 dust/water-resistance rating.
A retrospective piece marks ten years since Respawn Entertainment released Titanfall 2, highlighting its mech-shooter campaign as one of the strongest in big-budget gaming. The game originally launched in 2016 alongside blockbuster competitors that overshadowed its commercial performance.
Amazon is selling the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for $799, down from its $1,299.99 list price, marking a 39% cut and the phone's lowest price yet. The 256GB flagship retains its full specs, including a 6.9-inch QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, titanium frame, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, 200MP camera system, 5,000mAh battery, built-in S Pen and Galaxy AI features such as Gemini integration and Audio Eraser.
Apple's iOS 27.2 update expands Shared Albums with the ability to edit photo captions and comments, block duplicate photo uploads, and warn participants before an album expires. The update also adds support for SynthID, a watermarking standard that marks images edited or generated using AI tools in Photos and Image Playground.
Peacock's new prequel series tied to the 'Friday the 13th' franchise has opened strongly, ranking as the streamer's fourth-best scripted original series by viewership. The ranking was cited as evidence of the show's early performance since its debut.
Reddit users report that Pixel Watch 2, 3, 4 and 5 devices are suffering sudden, severe battery drain, with runtimes dropping from 24-48 hours to under 12 hours. Some users report losing up to 20% charge every four hours even with Always-on Display disabled and background activity minimized. Google has not yet publicly acknowledged the problem.
Amazon has launched a new Echo lineup, led by the Echo Show 16, now available for preorder. The device trades the series' previous room-filling, 360-degree audio for smaller woofers and tweeters, adds a built-in Fire TV platform previously reserved for larger wall-mounted models, and keeps its touchscreen, camera and mic along with wall-mount support.
Govee's color-changing Christmas String Lights 2 are discounted across all four sizes at Amazon and Govee's own store, with the 66-foot strand at $74.99, up to the 328-foot set at $259.99. The lights support customizable colors, over 130 preset effects, music syncing, and Matter-based voice control, and are weatherproofed for outdoor use.
8BitDo has released the Ultimate 3E, a $150 controller for Xbox and PC that includes drift-resistant TMR joysticks, extra shoulder buttons, rear paddles, motion controls, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a 1,000Hz wireless polling rate on PC. The package ships with a carrying case, a wireless charging dock that stores the USB dongle, and swappable modules including two four-button pads, two D-pads, and three joystick tops.