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The base model now costs $150, lacks adjustable warm light, and only offers a flush screen and faster chip over its predecessor.
Android Authority’s team got Googlebook review units and saw no way to switch Chrome profiles. Clicking the profile picture opens the account settings page, and the three‑dot menu does not list any account to switch to. The same behaviour appears on the ASUS Googlebook 14 model. A Googler confirmed the gap. Mishaal Rahman wrote in a Reddit thread, “Specifically for Chrome on Googlebook OS, it does
Vivo X Fold 6 launched in India at Rs 2,19,999.
The Pixel Watch 5 Steph Curry Edition is now $138 off at Best Buy open‑box, while the 45mm model sits at $70 off on Amazon. The 2026 Kindle line arrives with aluminum bodies and a $35 page‑turn remote, plus a button‑equipped cover. E‑bike shoppers can get an extra battery and smart helmet for free on Monarc’s Marker and Tracer models, or stack a $200 double‑buy discount on Segway’s lineup.
Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are $198 on Amazon in the US during Prime Big Deal Days 2026 — down 50% from their usual $398 price. The WH-1000XM6 follow at $378, an 18% discount off their $460 launch price.
AOC Q27GADE at $279.99. AOC Agon Pro AG276QZD2 at $332. Both 27-inch, 1440p, QD-OLED, sub-0.03 ms. Live on Amazon during Prime Big Deal Days 2026.
Amazon Big Deal Days 2026 is live — and smart bird feeder cameras are among the most sharply discounted gadgets this year.
Google Maps on Android Auto freezes, stutters, and shows black static on all Pixel 11 models. Google is working on a patch. No ETA.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is officially on sale in the US at $2,100. Android Authority’s review confirms its strengths — brightness, hinge, main camera, battery — and one glaring weakness: a telephoto lens that degrades sharply beyond 3x zoom. No pricing or availability details yet for India or other markets.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 is live — and pet tech is getting some of the steepest discounts of the year. The two-day event runs through Sunday, October 7, and includes record-low prices on automatic litter boxes, AI-powered pet cameras, smart feeders, and hydration fountains — all verified by WIRED’s pet tech reviewer as models they’ve tested and recommend.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 hit record-low prices on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 — starting now.
LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant 71426 is $39.89 at Target — and likely discontinued. The 540-piece set, rated for ages 18+, is sold out at LEGO.com with no restock date announced.
Apple Watch Series 12 is live worldwide at $399, matching last year’s entry price despite new hardware — including the S11 chip, upgraded health sensors, and Ceramic Shield 2 on aluminum models. But Macworld’s review flags inconsistent battery life, sluggishness, and a subtle but unusual discontinuity between display and bezel across
The second-gen Echo Spot is 50% off its new $80 price — and still $40 under its original $80 launch price. The Echo Studio (second-gen) remains at $220 and drops to $180. Kindle deals cover the 2024 lineup only; the new 2026 Colorsoft models aren’t discounted.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Pixel 11 Pro, Sony’s new entry-level OLED, Roku Plus Series TV, Fire TV Stick HD at $16 — all live in Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days 2026, running through 3AM ET Thursday, October 8.
Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days are live: laptop deals, Logitech accessories, and Anker gear are discounted across the US site through 7 October 2026.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches on Amazon Luna today — free for Prime members in the US and UK. No extra subscription, no download, no console required.
Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are listed at £192 on Amazon UK during Amazon Big Deal Days 2026 — down from £380. That’s a £188 cut, the largest discount yet seen on the former flagship model.
WhatsApp is enforcing minimum OS versions server-side, blocking logins on outdated Android and iOS devices globally as of 5 October 2026.
The Pixel 11 Pro 256GB is $849 — $250 off. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is $1,549.99 — $400 off. The Pixel Watch 5 is $349.99 — $50 off. The Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro is $999.99 — $500 off. The AWOL Vision Aetherion Max is $3,599 — $900 off. All are Amazon Prime Big Deal Days deals, US-only, valid only October 6–7, 2026.
LEGO Icons Project Hail Mary set drops to $69.99 for Amazon Big Deal Days — first discount since March launch
Ring Battery Video Doorbell + Indoor Camera bundle: ₹12,999 in India, $149.99 in the US. Blink Outdoor 4, Blink Mini 2K+ (2-pack), and Blink Outdoor 4 + Doorbell + Sync Module Core bundles also discounted. All deals live as of 6 October 2026.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 is live — and smart home gear is getting steep discounts across Aqara, Eufy, Reolink and other brands.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 is live — and it’s officially a $50-and-under event for practical, tested gear. The two-day sale runs October 6 and 7 globally, with deals already live as of 9:17 a.m. ET on Monday, per Wired’s reporting.