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Apple's New Betas Offer Some Clues About the Next iPhones and MacBooks

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While Apple silicon has changed the game for the company's product lineup (most notably the Mac), Apple's overall designs haven't changed all that much in recent years. Sure, the iPhone 17 Pro looks a bit different than the iPhone 16 Pro, but to most, they might as well be identical. Meanwhile, a MacBook Pro, from 2026 looks exactly like one from 2022—you'd have to use it to know what M-series chip it was running. That could all change in the next year. The rumor mill is predicting Apple will release two brand-new devices in the near future: a foldable iPhone and a touchscreen MacBook . These products would certainly offer a departure from Apple's typical lineup, giving users their first chance to buy devices with these features within the Apple ecosystem. Reports suggest these devices will ship within this year's update cycle—i.e., in the iOS 27 and macOS 27 era. As such, many of us wondered whether Apple would make any allusions to these new products at WWDC...

These Insignia QLED TVs Are 40% Off Right Now

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. While you may not have heard of it, the Insignia QF Series QLED TV is a hidden gem among budget QLED TVs with built-in Fire TV. It’s not trying to compete with premium models, but consistently delivers vibrant colors and a sharp 4K picture with colors that are richer than similarly priced entry-level TVs. Right now, it’s 40% off across multiple sizes in an early Prime Day deal, starting at $239.99 (originally $399.99), making it a smart time to invest.  Insigna 55-inch Class QF Series QLED TV $239.99 at Amazon ...

Five Hacks Every Meta Smart Glasses User Should Know

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. I've been wearing Ray-Ban Meta glasses almost every day for over a year. They're great for snapping hands-free photos, catching up on notifications, and listening to podcasts on bike rides, but they aren't the most customizable tech product out there. Still, they're not totally hack-proof. Below are five ways to mod your Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smart glasses, use them in ways that are not "officially sanctioned," and generally make your smart glasses a little smarter than everyone else's. Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), Wayfarer Large, Shiny Black | Smart AI Glasses for Men, Women — 2X Battery Life — 3K HD Resolution — 12 MP Ultra-Wide Camera, Audio, Video — Transitions® Graphite Green Lenses $459.00 ...

My Apple Watch Doesn’t Support watchOS 27, but Here’s Why I’m Not Buying a New One

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. On Monday, Apple announced a new slate of updates coming sometime this fall —among them, iOS 27, macOS 27, and watchOS 27. During the keynote, the company enthusiastically shared that iOS 27 would be available to all iPhones compatible with iOS 26. If your iPhone is currently getting the latest updates from Apple, it will continue to do so for another year. Unfortunately, some of the company's other products weren't so lucky. As expected, macOS 27 Golden Gate marks the end of the line for Intel Macs . Unless you have an Apple silicon Mac, you won't be able to update this fall. It's a similar story for iPadOS 27: Apple is dropping a number of iPads this year, mostly from 2018 and 2019. But the real shock came with watchOS 27 : Apple's lineup is now limited to just six Apple Watches, which means there's a decent chance your watch isn't supported this year. While the company developed watchOS 26 for the Series...

How to Share Your Amazon Prime Membership With Anyone

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Prime Day is almost here, and to make the most of the big sale, you need to be an Amazon Prime member . This typically costs $139 per year or $14.99 per month, and comes with a lot of perks , like faster shipping on many items and access to Prime Video streaming. Amazon used to let you share all those membership benefits with a limited number of people, but last year the company tightened up the rules, replacing the old system with the Amazon Family program. Now it comes with a lot more restrictions, but there are still ways around them—as long as you're okay with the drawbacks. Sharing Prime benefits with Amazon Family Amazon Family is the existing program for sharing Prime benefits, and it allows you to add separate profiles for one other adult who lives in the same household as the primary account holder, and up to four kids. This grants access to all the standard benefits, such as free delivery, Prime Video with ads, Pri...

Sony's Lightest Noise-Cancelling Headphones Are Over 50% Off Before Prime Day

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Finding a pair of noise-canceling headphones that balance performance and affordability can be difficult, especially if you have a premium brand like Sony in mind. The Sony WH-CH720N headphones , however, seem to largely fit the bill. Right now, they’re at their lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day, down 51% to $87.95 (originally $179.99). These headphones were already a great buy at their MSRP, but now, they're even better. Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones $87.95 at Amazon $179.99 Save $92.04 ...

10 Hacks Every Google Keep User Should Know

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Google Keep is one of the best note-taking apps around, managing to cram a lot of useful functionality into a clean, simple interface that's basically a collection of colored digital sticky notes you can put to whatever use you like. It couldn't be easier to create or access notes on Android, iOS, or the web, but even if you're a long-time Google Keep user, you might not have found all the features available just under the surface—and this list of tips and tricks will get you caught up. Share notes with your family to track grocery lists This one tops the list of unknown Google Keep features that most anyone can appreciate: You can use it to share notes with other people, just like you're sharing a Google Doc. There are lots of ways this can be helpful, including family note-taking—for vacation packing, for example, or managing grocery lists. If you've got a shared grocery list for the family, then there's less chance of someone buying milk when someone else ...