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  • PlanetScale has announced that its Postgres database service is now generally available, expanding options for developers working with SQL databases.
  • OpenAI has partnered with Nvidia to deploy a substantial number of AI data centers, potentially accelerating advancements in artificial intelligence with increased computational power.
  • eBay is acquiring social marketplace platform Tise as part of its strategy to modernize its services and enhance its presence in social commerce, particularly appealing to younger consumers.
  • A series of cyberattacks are causing significant disruptions in airport operations across Europe, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in technology infrastructure.
  • Significant layoffs continue across the tech industry, affecting major companies and startups alike as they adjust to changing market conditions and economic pressures.

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  • The best Prime Day speaker deals: JBL, Bose, Ultimate Ears and more an hour ago by Sam Chapman
    Speakers & Headphones, Audio Technology, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sam Chapman

    We're always ready to argue that high-quality speakers are a worthwhile investment, adding new dimensions to music and dialogue that make any kind of entertainment more enjoyable. That said, they're not exactly cheap. That's why our staff audiophiles get so excited whenever Prime Day rolls around — it's an ideal time to sift through Amazon for Prime Day speaker deals on the best smart speakers, soundbars and portable bluetooth speakers. This October Prime Day, our list of the best deals includes brands like Anker, Bose, JBL, Amazon Echo and more. So if you're ready to hear when your favorite TV

  • The best Prime Day vacuum deals: Save on machines from iRobot, Shark, Dyson and others 23 minutes ago by Sam Chapman
    Robots, Appliances, Home & Garden, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sam Chapman

    This October Prime Day, we've collected a list of the best Amazon discounts on both traditional and robotic vacuums. We're hoping this article can do more than just save you money — it's also designed to help you with the fiddliest vacuum-related decisions. Should you go corded, cordless or robotic? Dyson, Tineco or Shark? Are there any decent robot vacuums that aren't Roombas? (Yes.) As the event goes on, we'll search for discounts as tirelessly as an automated vacuum scours your floors for dirt, and post all the best deals here. BEST PRIME DAY ROBOT VACUUM DEALS Dyson V15 Detect Plus for

  • The best Prime Day SSD deals: Save on gear from Samsung, SanDisk, Crucial and others 25 minutes ago by Sam Chapman
    Computing, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sam Chapman

    A portable storage device can make a world of difference to intensive processing tasks, from running massive video games — which feels like all of them these days — to core operating system functions. A solid-state drive (SSD) gives your hard drive more bandwidth than it comes with by default, making huge chunks of data easier to digest and keeping your device from running too hot. This October Prime Day, we've rounded up the best deals on SSDs, portable SSDs and microSD cards. Not only do these Prime Day SSD deals cover some of the best products in the field,

  • The best Amazon Prime Day deals under $50 include sales from Anker, Ring, Lego, Roku and others 37 minutes ago by Amy Skorheim
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Amy Skorheim

    You can snap up a lot of useful tech for less than $50 during Amazon’s October Prime Day sale. We’re seeing discounts on bluetooth trackers, mini speakers, earbuds, mice, power banks, wall chargers, and more. But this isn’t just random drek. The deals highlighted here are pulled from our own guides and reviews — gadgets and accessories we’ve tried ourselves and currently recommend. If you’re looking for small electronics and accessories so you can fill your Amazon cart for Prime Day without spending too much — this list of the best Prime Day deals under $50 is a great place

  • Amazon Prime Day tech deals under $25: Save on Blink, Anker, Roku and Fire TV an hour ago by Amy Skorheim
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Amy Skorheim

    Forget iPads and TVs. This list is all about the best Prime Day deals you can buy for less than $25. There’s a surprising number of deals on Amazon’s site for gadgets, accessories and small electronics that we’ve tested and recommend. If you’re looking for mini speakers to keep you company by the fire pit, a new cable that won’t conk out on you or a smart plug to control your Halloween lights, check out this list. We’ve linked to our buying guides and reviews so you can read up on a product before plunking down your hard-earned (but less


The Verge

  • The 190 best October Prime Day deals 18 minutes ago by Brandt Ranj
    Amazon, Deals, Prime Day, Tech

    Amazon’s October Prime Day sale (aka Prime Big Deal Days) is finally here, and we’ve collected the best deals we could find on everything from noise-canceling headphones and robot vacuums to 4K OLED TVs. The majority of our recommendations have been thoroughly tested by Verge writers and editors, and we are just as confident in our recommendations for a $25 Bluetooth speaker as we are in a $780 smartwatch. Some of these gadgets are available for less than they were during Amazon’s most recent Prime Day sale in July, so your patience has been rewarded if you sat the last one out. By

  • We handpicked 30 October Prime Day deals you can get for under $25 an hour ago by Brandon Russell
    Amazon, Deals, Prime Day, Tech

    Day one of Prime Big Deal Days is here, and while there are plenty of big-ticket discounts, not everyone is looking to shell out a bunch of cash (myself included). The good news is you don’t have to spend a fortune to score something good during the two-day event, which ends Thursday, October 9th, at 3AM ET / 12AM PT. If you’re going on a trip this holiday season, you can save on an Apple AirTag (or, for more savings, get four of them), which can help you keep track of your luggage and other valuable personal belongings. For when

  • Nobel Prize in Physics goes to early research that led to today’s quantum computers an hour ago by Elissa Welle
    AI, News, Tech

    On Thursday, three physicists received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work on quantum mechanics in the 1980s. Researchers John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis created a circuit with no electrical resistance to demonstrate a phenomenon known as quantum tunneling, or how atoms and subatomic particles can move through a barrier material they shouldn’t be able to cross.  It was all theory before Clarke, Devoret, and Martinis created the circuit. But their experiments demonstrated tunneling is possible in a physical circuit, which later led to modern transistors and the nascent quantum computing industry.  “I’m speaking on my cell phone

  • Former Apple bosses slam decision to take down ICEBlock 2 hours ago by Emma Roth
    Apple, Apps, News, Policy, Politics, Tech

    Apple is facing pressure from a former executive and senior manager over its decision to remove the ICE-spotting app, ICEBlock, from the App Store. In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, Wiley Hodges says he’s “deeply disturbed” by the move, as spotted earlier by Daring Fireball. Hodges worked at Apple for more than 22 years and spent more than a decade serving as a director of marketing and product management, bringing products like Xcode and Swift to market, according to his LinkedIn profile. “I used to believe that Apple were unequivocally ‘the good guys,’” Hodges writes. “I passionately advocated for

  • Bose’s boldest QuietComfort Ultra headphones are cheaper than ever 2 hours ago by Brandon Russell
    Bose, Deals, Gadgets, Headphones, Prime Day, Tech

    We recommend them at full price, but they’re even better at $145 off. | Photo: Chris Welch / The Verge There’s no question that Bose’s last-gen QuietComfort Ultra are some of the brand’s best noise-canceling headphones, especially if you’re a frequent traveler or someone who values peace and quiet while listening to your music. But at $429, that quality doesn’t come cheap. However, it’s cheaper today thanks to Prime Big Deal Days, albeit only for the boldest (best, some may say) color scheme in the lineup. You can currently grab the wireless headphones in the deep plum color for the all-time


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