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Madison County, Illinois detectives sent decades-old DNA evidence from the 1993 killing of Randy Gail Sperino to Othram, a Houston firm specializing in investigative genetic genealogy. By analyzing DNA submitted by distant relatives to genealogy databases, the company identified a male family member of the killer, leading police to Albert 'Buddy' Zigler, who confessed to the murder.
Amazon has reinstated a pre-order discount on Apple's newly launched Apple TV 4K, pricing it at $289.99 versus Apple's $299.99, and is reportedly shipping units faster than Apple in most cases. Separately, Amazon is offering AirPods Pro 3 for $199, a $50 cut from their $249 list price, alongside discounts on the new M6 Mac mini and leather iPhone Duo cases.
Amazon is selling the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip, 24GB RAM and 2TB storage for $2,399, down from its $2,999 list price. The retailer is also offering discounts on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2, the M6 Mac mini, iPhone 18 Pro cases and the USB-C Apple Pencil.
Amazon is continuing a post-Prime Day discount on Apple's 2026 AirPods Max 2, pricing all five colorways at $429, down from the $549 list price. The deal matches fall Prime Day pricing and is only the second time the headphones have dropped this low, after a limited-time $399 offer last summer. Other lingering Apple deals include M6 Mac mini and M5 MacBook Air price cuts, though some discounts like the AirPods Pro 3 offer have already started rising.
Amazon's fall 2026 Prime Day sale includes discounts on official Apple accessories such as AirPods Pro 3 for $179 (down from $249), AirPods Max 2 for $429, and the first-ever discount on the new 2026 Apple Magic Keyboard. Other deals include iPhone 18 Pro cases, Magic Mouse, AirTag 2 starting at $22.50, and MagSafe battery packs, alongside third-party charging gear from Anker, Belkin, Satechi, and Logitech.
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.
Foldable phone cases typically ship in two pieces covering the back, sides, camera island and front screen perimeter, guarding against drops, shock and scratches. Most basic cases skip full 360-degree coverage and leave the hinge exposed, while rugged options from brands like Casetify, Supcase and Otterbox add hinge protection and built-in screen protectors at the cost of extra bulk.
A week after Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max launched with new colors like Glacier, Burgundy and Deep Black, a 9to5Mac reviewer tested numerous third-party cases and shared personal favorites. Highlighted picks include Pitaka's ultra-thin Edge case, made of aramid fiber at 20g and 1mm thick with MagSafe magnets, priced at $59, and Nomad's Sport Case, which offers a soft-touch exterior, metal buttons and microfiber lining for everyday protection.
Amazon is now selling Black and Natural Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 3 models with matching Milanese Loop bands at $699.97, down from the $899 list price. The retailer says this is the lowest price ever recorded for these configurations, which previously hadn't dropped below $749. The discount arrives alongside other Apple-related deals including AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and new Beats 360 ANC headphones.
PITAKA has released a new case collection for the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Duo, including the Edge, Cairn, and Summa models, all starting at $59.99. The lineup uses the company's woven aramid fiber construction alongside a new Mammoth Resin material that PITAKA claims boosts drop protection by 80% over the prior generation. 9to5Mac readers can get 10% off through October 9 using a promo code.
Apple has launched new Silicone and TechWoven MagSafe cases for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, priced at $49 and $59 respectively, in colors like Burgundy, Mulberry and Taupe. Third-party makers including ESR, Spigen, Nomad and Burton Goods have also released their own iPhone 18 Pro case collections, ranging from budget options starting at $14 to premium leather and stand-equipped designs.
Alongside launching the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5, Apple has rolled out its complete range of first-party accessories. This includes multiple Silicone and TechWoven case options with MagSafe support in various colors for both new iPhone models, priced at $49 and $59 respectively.