Hot take(?): The iPhone's screen unkown callers has only made incoming calls worse. The person on the other end doesn't seem to know what's going on, and answering it in the middle never works right for me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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August and September are loaded with returning shows. These are the ones I’m looking forward to creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...
5 can't-miss TV shows to watch in August and September
From the return of 'Ted Lasso' to another gripping season of Netflix's 'The Gentlemen,' these TV shows are worth making time for before the end of the year.
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Any other June Oven owners sad about Weber turning off the countertop oven's best features? creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...
Weber purposefully broke my countertop oven, and it’s a reminder that gadgets don’t last forever
June Ovens will stop receiving connected services on September 22, 2026.
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This Week The Trend (Issue 53)
This week's picks include a small flashlight, home speaker, and portable fan.
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Samsung released a new phone so let’s talk about the iPhone. youtube.com/shorts/wOpch...
Samsung Z Fold 8 and Apple’s folding iPhone
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Apple TV has two hidden gem shows you probably haven’t watched yet
'Widow's Bay' and 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' are twisty, darkly funny Apple TV originals that deliver surprises and standout performances from start to finish.
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the new Xteink X4 Pro is out now. I know it's cool to have hot takes on it, but I've been using it for about a month and even flew with it. Here's my review creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...
Xteink's X4 Pro is a tiny e-reader with a light and touchscreen. Here's what I learned after weeks of use
The $99 e-reader improves on the original X4 with a built-in front light and touchscreen, but the upgrades won't appeal to everyone.
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the new Xteink X4 Pro is out now. I know it's cool to have hot takes on it, but I've been using it for about a month and even flew with it. Here's my review creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...
Xteink's X4 Pro is a tiny e-reader with a light and touchscreen. Here's what I learned after weeks of use
The $99 e-reader improves on the original X4 with a built-in front light and touchscreen, but the upgrades won't appeal to everyone.
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Too many people are sleeping on Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (me included) creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...
Apple TV has two hidden gem shows you probably haven’t watched yet
'Widow's Bay' and 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' are twisty, darkly funny Apple TV originals that deliver surprises and standout performances from start to finish.
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The Eliot Ryder are out now - here’s a full look at the max cushion running shoes creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...
Tracksmith’s new running shoe has Brooks Glycerin Max cushioning without the bulk
The Eliot Ryder delivers a plush, comfortable ride for long miles without the towering feel of other high-stack shoes.
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Mophie has a 4-in-1 charging dock and the 60W! retractable cable is clutch creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...
I didn’t know my iPhone charger needed this feature—but now I can’t live without it
The Mophie 4-in-1 Wireless Charge Stand’s hidden retractable USB-C cable ended up being the feature I used more than anything else.
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Anyone interested in running shoes? These are the new Tracksmith Eliot Ryder. They have a 45mm stack height but don’t look like it. Coming July 15
My look at the Insta360 Mic Pro - the thing I wish I would have bought first when I started making videos www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/...
I'm new to content creation, and this portable mic has been the most impactful upgrade to my setup
The Insta360 Mic Pro captures clear sound and supports 32-bit float recording and three pickup patterns for versatile use with a phone or camera.
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Google Home Speaker review: meh (It’s fine if you need a Gemini speaker but don’t upgrade from a Nest Hub with Gemini) www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/...
I tested Google's new smart speaker with Gemini AI. Here are 3 things to know before you buy.
The new Google Home Speaker with Gemini is smart and capable, but it fails to stand out much from similar rivals.
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The Google Fitbit Air’s success might seem like Apple should follow and make a cheap fitness tracker. Instead, i think it proves that Apple should make a smart ring www.pcmag.com/opinions/for...
Forget a Fitbit Air Rival. Apple Should Build an Oura Ring Competitor
An Apple smart ring could be an unobtrusive complement to the Apple Watch, capturing health data around the clock and turning Siri into an indispensable health coach.
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Prices aren't dropping—the new HomePod mini will cost $129. The new Apple TV will stretch up to $250. Siri AI/Apple Intelligence will be features of these products.
9to5Mac@9to5mac.com · last mo.When will Apple prices drop again? Maybe years, maybe never …
I'm pretty underwhelmed by the new Google Home Speaker, however, it does make me excited about the prospect of a new HomePod www.thisweekstrend.xyz/apples-next-...
Apple’s next HomePod can’t come soon enough for one reason: Siri AI
The HomePod has always sounded great, but Siri AI could finally make it feel smart.
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This Week The Trend (Issue 49)
This week's picks include projection glasses, smart speaker, and thin power bank.
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I had forgotten the details but this is how I met Om in 2013. He sent me a message on Twitter saying he had linked to a story I wrote. He was always so kind and helpful over the years. In 2020, he told me I should start my own newsletter—which I wish I would have taken more seriously at the time.
This sucks. Om was someone who gave me a chance early on in my career at gigaom. He was always willing to chat and give advice. 💔
Harry McCracken@harrymccracken.com · last mo.This is awful news. He was an extremely good human being, and had been doing the best writing of his life in recent months. What a loss. https://om.co/2026/06/24/1966-2026/
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9 tested Amazon Prime Day deals I guarantee you won't find other places
As a tech reviewer, I've tested and used all of these products. These Prime Day discounts make them tempting buys.
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