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Voigtlander Releases Silver Nokton 23mm and 35mm Lenses for Fujifilm
The manual focus X mount primes arrive in retro metal finishes to complement bodies like the X-T5 and X-M5.
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Apps & Software
Google Chrome 155 Rolls Out With Fixes for 247 Vulnerabilities
Google has launched Chrome 155, patching 247 security vulnerabilities including several rated critical. Here is what is fixed, how the update lands, and how to verify your installation.
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AI
OpenAI ChatGPT Subscriptions Fall Far Behind Anthropic Claude on Value, Analysis Finds
A new SemiAnalysis study finds Anthropic Claude delivers roughly five times more equivalent API value than OpenAI ChatGPT plans, driven by heavy compute subsidies and OpenAI cutting capacity on top tiers.
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Deals
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Drops to Record Low on Amazon
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 was listed at $1,550 on Amazon, down $350 from its $1,900 retail price, when Android Police reported the discount ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.
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Breaking
Deals
Kindle Click Remote Price and Release Date: $34.99 on October 28, Versus Kobo's Remote
The Kindle Click is $34.99 in the US and Rs 2,999 in India. It works only with Kindle models from 2024 or later, charges via USB-C, and adds brightness and sleep shortcuts — unlike the $29.99 Kobo Remote, which uses AAA batteries and supports all Bluetooth-enabled Kobos.
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Deals
Prime Big Deal Days Cuts Prices On Apple, Dell And HP Desktops
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is knocking money off desktop PCs from Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo and more, including a $150 cut on the Mac Mini, according to a PCMag roundup published Tuesday.
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Deals
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Discounts Tablets From Samsung, Lenovo And TCL
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days has cut prices on tablets from Lenovo, Samsung and TCL by as much as 35 percent, according to PCMag, which tracked the US discounts through the two-day sale running October 6 and 7.
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Breaking
Smartphones
iPhone Duo pre-order starts October 16; App Store already accepting optimized apps
Apple has confirmed the iPhone Duo will go on pre-order October 16, with shipments beginning October 23 — and developers are already live in the App Store pipeline.
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Deals
Nikon Z8 Hits All-Time Low Price In Amazon Prime Day Sale
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale pushed the Nikon Z8 to its lowest price ever at $3,297, alongside discounts on Sony's 50mm F1.4 GM lens, GoPro's Max2 and several DJI drones, running through October 7.
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AI
Google Signs 20 Year Nuclear Power Deal With Constellation
Google has struck a 20 year power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy to secure up to 3,590 megawatts of future electricity, including nearly a gigawatt from nuclear uprates, to fuel its data center and AI growth.
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Gaming
Xbox Secures Exclusive Cloud Streaming Rights To GTA 6
Xbox has secured exclusive cloud streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI, according to The Verge, meaning only Xbox Cloud Gaming will stream the title when it launches November 19, even to PC.
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Tech Business
Apple Sets November 2 for First Earnings Call Under CEO John Ternus
Apple will post fiscal Q4 2026 results on November 2, the first earnings call led by new CEO John Ternus, with revenue guided at 9 to 11 percent growth despite supply constraints.
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Gaming
LEGO Mario & Yoshi 71438 $89.99
LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi 71438 drops to $89.99 on Amazon — its lowest US price ever, with no restock expected at LEGO.com and Prime Big Deal Days ending October 10.
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Deals
LEGO Technic Peugeot Hybrid Hypercar deal: $139.99 for set 42156
LEGO Technic Peugeot 9X8 Hybrid Hypercar (set 42156) is $139.99 in the US during Amazon’s October Prime Day sale — down from $199.99, a 30% discount with free shipping.
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AI
ChatGPT app watermarking starts in EU by default
OpenAI will begin automatically watermarking ChatGPT outputs in the European Union starting in the coming weeks — the first time the company has enforced AI content labeling by default in any region.
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Breaking
Deals
Geekom A8 Max Mini PC Drops to $719 With Code
The Geekom A8 Max mini PC is $719 on Amazon in the US — down from $799 — with promo code TRA8XDFB during Amazon’s Fall Prime Day 2026.
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Wearables
iFixit Teardown Gives Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 a 4/10 for Repairs
iFixit's teardown of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 found slightly easier battery swaps but unchanged screen repairability, with both watches scoring 4 out of 10, well behind the Pixel Watch 5's 9.
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Deals
Amazon Cuts Laptop Prices Up to $500 in Prime Big Deal Days
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days fall sale has cut prices on the MacBook Air, Surface Laptop, HP OmniBook 5 and Lenovo LOQ 15, with discounts reaching $500 on some Windows models, Wired reported Tuesday.
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Deals
Adidas Gear Sees Up to 60% Off in Amazon's Fall Prime Day Sale
Amazon's fall Prime Day sale includes dozens of adidas items at discounts up to 60%, covering running shoes, golf shoes, hoodies, track pants and accessories, according to a roundup published by 9to5Toys on Tuesday.
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Smartphones
Android 17 arrives for the Moto Razr Ultra 2026 in the US
Android 17 is now rolling out for the Moto Razr Ultra 2026 in the United States, starting today Oct 6.
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Smartphones
Google brings Email Verification trial to Chrome on Android with Chrome 154
Google is extending its Email Verification origin trial to Chrome on Android, beginning with Chrome 154.
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Smartphones
9to5Mac Daily podcast outlines John Ternus’s design influence and Apple Cash updates
The October 6 episode looks at the hardware chief’s role in design and recent shifts to Apple Cash.
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Deals
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra sees $420 discount in Amazon Prime Big Deals
Amazon’s Prime Big Deals are trimming up to $420 off Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup, bringing the base price to $724.99 and the S26 Ultra to $979.99.
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Deals
Samsung Watch deals lead Prime Day wearable sales
Apple Watch Series 12 is listed at roughly fifty dollars off on Amazon Prime Day, according to WIRED. The Pixel Watch, Samsung’s Watch8 and Watch7, plus budget picks like the CMF Watch 3 Pro, Casio solar model and RingConn Gen 2 Air are all reduced. WIRED’s reviewers tested and vetted each item. The sale runs for two days only, so prices may change soon.
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