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LG’s 65-inch B6 OLED drops to $999, its lowest price ever
Lowest Price Ever LG 65" B6 OLED TV – $999 A 65-inch 2026 OLED for $999, the lowest price LG’s B6 has ever sold for. You get Dolby Vision, four HDMI 2.1 ports and G-Sync for half the list price. Buy from LG’s 65-inch B6 OLED is down to $999 on Amazon right now. That’s $1,000 off its $1,999.99 list price, or about 50% off, and you can grab the 65-inch LG B6 OLED on Amazon today. It’s also the lowest price this TV has ever sold for. The previous low was $1,199.99 back in September.
Fairphone Lands Its First US Carrier With Boost Mobile
Summary Fairphone has its first US carrier partner. Boost Mobile will now offer the Fairphone (Gen. 6+), a $649 phone built to be repaired at home and kept for years. It’s still sold unlocked through Fairphone and Amazon, but it won’t work on Verizon. Fairphone just landed its first US carrier. Boost Mobile will now offer the Fairphone (Gen.
Samsung’s Smart Glasses Are Here, and They’re Taking Privacy More Seriously Than Meta
Summary Samsung’s first smart glasses are here, and you don’t need a Galaxy phone to use them. They ship December 10 in Warby Parker and Gentle Monster frames. Samsung is officially releasing its smart glasses, finally. Its intelligent eyewear, built with Google, Qualcomm, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker, is up for pre-order in the US starting today, with a release date of December 10. Pricing depends on which brand’s name is on the frame.
Nothing Is Coming to Target Shelves With Six Headphones and Earbuds Just in Time for the Holidays
Summary Nothing is bringing six headphones and earbuds, including the Headphone (1) and Ear (3), to select Target stores and Target.com ahead of the holidays. Nothing headphones and earbuds are now available at Target, making them much easier to find in the US. Starting today, Nothing is releasing six of its audio products in select Target stores and on Target.com, with additional stores expected to receive stock through early December.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Tops Battery Test, but the Pixel 11 Pro XL Is Close Behind
Summary The iPhone 18 Pro Max finished first overall in CNET’s battery test of 32 phones, while the iPhone 18 Pro led the video streaming test. The Pixel 11 Pro XL improved over last year, and the $1,999 iPhone Duo tied the $699 iPhone 17e. CNET found average battery performance hasn’t improved much since 2024. The iPhone 18 Pro Max just won a 32-phone battery test by CNET, and Apple took many of the other top spots, too. Android didn’t do badly, though.
AirTag 4-pack hits $69, holding a speaker you can hear twice as far away
Summary Apple’s latest AirTag 4-pack is back at its lowest price. It’s a great buy if your whole house uses iPhones, and if anyone doesn’t, there’s a better tag for them. Lowest Price Apple AirTag 4-Pack (2nd Gen) – $69 Four of Apple’s newest AirTags for about $17 each, with a louder speaker and longer-range Precision Finding. You’ll need an iPhone or iPad to set them up. Buy from Apple’s AirTag 4-pack is down to $69 on Amazon right now.
Beats Studio Pro drop to $199 as Amazon’s Black Friday deals start early
Summary Amazon has the Beats Studio Pro at $199 two weeks before Black Friday. They’ve gone lower before, and I’ll tell you whether to wait. Beats Studio Pro headphones are down to $199 on Amazon right now. That’s $100 off the regular $299 price, and you can grab the Beats Studio Pro on Amazon today. For more headphone news and deals, check out our Audio section. Black Friday lands on November 27 this year, and Amazon has already started rolling out early deals. This is one of them.
The Next Galaxy Watch Could Measure Visceral Fat With Radar
Summary A Samsung patent describes a system that combines UWB radar with BIA sensors to estimate visceral fat, which usually requires an MRI or CT scan. The patent doesn’t name a device, but a future Galaxy Watch, possibly the Galaxy Watch 10, is the likely target. Samsung’s watches would need a UWB radar added first. Samsung’s next Galaxy Watch could measure the kind of fat that’s usually only visible on an MRI.
Apple Leaked Harbor Early, and It Shows How Seriously Apple Is Taking AI Hardware
Summary Apple’s Claris subsidiary briefly listed Harbor on the App Store before pulling it, revealing a Mac app that turns Apple silicon computers into private AI servers running open-weight models locally, with the ability to pool unified memory across multiple Thunderbolt 5 Macs to run larger models, suggesting a launch could be close. Whoever thought that Apple wasn’t getting into the AI game was completely wrong.
AT&T and Verizon Satellite Coverage Could Arrive Before 2027
Summary AST SpaceMobile says it’s on track to activate intermittent nationwide satellite service in the US before the end of 2026, working through AT&T and Verizon. Service will only work when a satellite is overhead at first. AST needs 45 to 60 satellites for continuous coverage and plans to launch more than 100 across 2027 and 2028. AT&T and Verizon customers could start seeing satellite coverage on their phones before the year is out.
November Pixel Drop brings Gemini Intelligence to Pixel 10 and puts Pixel Tag on sale
Summary Pixel 10 owners get Gemini Intelligence, including Rambler, in the November Pixel Drop, and Pixel Tag goes on sale for $29. Google’s November 2026 Pixel Drop starts rolling out today, and the biggest news is for anyone still carrying a Pixel 10. Gemini Intelligence is coming to last year’s phones, bringing the same features Pixel 11 owners already have. If you’re weighing an upgrade instead, our guide to the best Pixel phones is a good place to start.
Wyze’s Lever Lock Lasts Up to a Year on One Set of Batteries
Summary The Wyze Lever Lock is a $99.98 smart lock that replaces standard door handles instead of deadbolts. A fingerprint scanner in the lever unlocks the door in under half a second. It has built-in Wi-Fi 6 with no hub or subscription needed, a keypad, backup keys, and up to 12 months of battery life on eight AA batteries. Most smart locks are deadbolts, which means they cover your front door and not much else.
Verizon Tested 6G in the Field, but It’s Holding One Problem Back
Summary Verizon CTO Yago Tenorio says the carrier’s first 6G field test, done with Ericsson on 7GHz spectrum, showed the band struggles to penetrate buildings compared to 5G’s 3.5GHz. Verizon says it can improve that with more powerful radios, but 7GHz may still fall short of C-band coverage. The NTIA’s 7GHz report is due December 10. Verizon’s first real-world 6G test turned up a problem you’ll probably run into once 6G arrives: the signal has a hard time getting inside buildings.
Ring’s Flying Indoor Security Drone Is Finally Coming for $249.99
Summary Ring announced Ring Robotics with two devices. The Ring Drone Cam is a flying indoor security camera that ships January 27, 2027, for $249.99. The Ring Rover Cam is a patrolling security robot for businesses, based on Astro, that ships December 16 for $999.99. Both need a Ring Protect plan for some features. Ring’s flying security camera is finally real.
LiberNovo Black Friday 2026: Up to 42% Off Dynamic Ergonomic Chairs, Starting November 19
This post contains sponsored content If you’ve been looking for a new chair for your home office, gaming setup, or anywhere else, this LiberNovo Black Friday sale is one you’ll want to check out. For Black Friday and Cyber Monday, LiberNovo is putting on its biggest promotion of the year, with up to 42% off in the US. Starting on November 19, LiberNovo’s Omni and Maxis line will get their biggest discounts.
Anker MagStand Charging Station Is Now Available for $115.99
Summary Anker’s MagStand Charging Station is now available for $115.99 on Amazon and Anker.com. It combines Qi2 25W magnetic wireless charging with a 1.54-inch display for photos, weather, and charging stats, plus a 60W retractable USB-C cable and a 30W rear port. Care Mode turns off the cooling fan for quiet overnight charging. Anker MagStand Charging Station $115.99 Charge your phone, tablet, and earbuds from one spot on your nightstand.
iPhone Air 2 Dummy Units Show Apple Is Adding a Second Camera
Summary Leaked dummy units of the iPhone Air 2 show two rear cameras, fixing the original’s single-camera limitation, plus a body around 5.2mm thick. A dummy of the iPhone 18 looks nearly identical to the iPhone 17. Both phones are expected in spring 2027 alongside the iPhone 18e. The iPhone Air 2 is coming soon, and Apple appears to be fixing the first model’s biggest flaw. New dummy units show the iPhone Air 2 with two rear cameras and a slightly thinner body.
I’ve worn the Sony WH-1000XM6 on every flight this year, and they just hit their lowest price
Summary Amazon has the Sony WH-1000XM6 down to $378 from $459, matching its lowest price. You get the QN3 processor, 12 microphones and a folding design. Sony WH-1000XM6 $378 Sony’s best noise-canceling headphones are back at their lowest price ever, and this time you don’t need Prime to get it. With the QN3 processor, 12 microphones and a folding design that fits in any bag, the WH-1000XM6 is the pair to grab at $378.
Caviar Co-Founder’s New Sports AI App Snapp Is Now on Android
Summary Snapp, a sports AI app from Caviar co-founder Shawn Tsao, is now available on Android. It pulls from 30+ live data feeds across 100+ leagues to help with fantasy sports and betting, syncing with ESPN, Yahoo, and Sleeper. The company raised $4.6M led by a16z Speedrun and claims it beats frontier AI models on sports questions. A new AI app wants to do for sports fans what ChatGPT and Gemini do for everything else, just with live data.
Here’s Your First Look at the Redesigned Samsung Notes in One UI 9.5
Summary Early screenshots of One UI 9.5’s Samsung Notes show a redesigned card grid with Today and This month sections, note covers with patterns and stickers, and voice and call recordings that preview their transcripts by speaker. Samsung hasn’t announced the changes yet. Samsung is redesigning a lot of its apps for One UI 9.5, and Samsung Notes is one of the first we’ve gotten a good look at.
Amazon Is Hiring for a “New-to-World” Home Robot, Here’s What We Know
Summary Amazon has formed a Personal Robotics Group and is hiring for a new home robot, according to CNBC. The team is built around Fauna Robotics, which Amazon bought in March, and its 3.5-foot Sprout humanoid. Much of the old Astro team moved over to the project. Amazon hasn’t shared a design, price, or release date. Amazon is taking another shot at a home robot.
INMO GO3 Review: Two-Way Translation and a Battery Trick Meta Should Copy
Smart glasses are a very interesting category for me. I’ve had the chance to review and use several different types of smart glasses. From the uber-popular Meta Ray-Bans to the camera-free Even Realities G2, and many in between. The INMO Go3 is essentially a hybrid of the two. The INMO GO3 is essentially two products in one. The hardware is genuinely excellent, the best-executed smart-glasses industrial design from a company this young that I’ve seen, with a battery system everyone else should copy.
This Mac App Puts Android Apps in Your Menu Bar
Summary PocketBar is a new Mac app that runs Android apps in its own windows, launched from the menu bar or with Option + Space. It supports Android 11 through 16, F-Droid, Aurora Store, sideloaded APKs, and an optional Google Play image. It’s free on Apple Silicon Macs, with a €9.99 Pro upgrade. If you use an Android phone and a Mac, you’ve probably been jealous of iPhone Mirroring at some point. A new Mac app called PocketBar gets you something close.
dbrand Is Making Watch Bands Now, Starting With the Fitbit Air
dbrand’s Pulse Band is now on sale for the Fitbit Air, and it’s the first band for Google’s screenless tracker sold on the Google Store that Google didn’t make itself. If you’ve been weighing the Air against the rest of our fitness tracker picks, this is the first real sign of an accessory market forming around it. The Pulse Band costs $34.95, and dbrand is selling it through the Google Store and its own website. It comes in two sizes, small and large.
Samsung Is Preparing a Paid Galaxy AI Plan, and It Could Cost $4.99 a Month
Summary Code discovered by SammyGuru shows Samsung preparing a paid Galaxy AI “Max” tier priced at $4.99 per month or $47.99 per year, which would add Gen Video, Bixby Action, Daily Briefing, and higher usage limits while keeping current Galaxy AI features free, with a possible launch alongside the Galaxy S27 early next year. Samsung is preparing to offer a paid subscription to its Galaxy AI feature suite.
Is the Motorola Signature 27 waterproof?
The Motorola Signature 27 isn’t technically waterproof, but it has IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance. For IP or ingress ratings, the first number is for dust, meaning the Signature 27 is dust-tight. The second number is for water protection. IP68 means it can survive submersion beyond 1 meter. IP69 takes it further, handling close-range jets of water at about 80°C and 80 to 100 bar, like a pressure washer.
Does the Motorola Signature 27 work on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile?
The Motorola Signature 27 works on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile networks; however, it isn’t currently sold through those carriers. Motorola sells the Signature 27 as a universal unlocked phone, so you can use it with any carrier. This includes Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, as well as all prepaid and MVNO carriers. These include names like Straight Talk, Cricket, Visible, US Mobile, Google Fi, and many more. The Motorola Signature 27 is a complete beast.
Samsung's Galaxy Buds On let you hear the world around you, and they're on sale now
Summary Samsung’s clip-on Galaxy Buds On are on sale now for $229.99 with Gemini Live and up to 38 hours of battery with the case. The slimmer Galaxy SmartTag3 is out too, starting at $29.99. Samsung Galaxy Buds On $229 Galaxy Buds On clip on instead of sitting in your ear, so you hear your music and everything around you at the same time.
Samsung’s First Smart Glasses Go Up for Pre-Order Next Week
Summary Warby Parker confirmed Samsung Intelligent Eyewear pre-orders open on November 12 in the US, with pricing and the full collection revealed the same day. Deliveries start in mid-December. The audio-first glasses run Android XR with Gemini and launch in the US and South Korea first. Samsung’s first smart glasses finally have a pre-order date.
How many years of updates does the Motorola Signature 27 get?
The Motorola Signature 27 will get seven years of Android OS updates. That means it will receive updates through November 2033, matching the update policy for the Razr Fold and Signature 26. It also matches the update policy of Google, Samsung, and HONOR. The clock for this update length starts when the Motorola Signature 27 is available for sale on November 26.
This Android Bug Can Brick Your Phone, and You Don’t Even Have to Open the App
Summary Bitdefender found an Android flaw called GhostMap that can trap phones in an endless crash loop after installing one crafted app, even without opening it. It affects Android 10 and later and survived safe mode in testing on a Pixel 10. No fix was available at disclosure, and Bitdefender hasn’t seen active attacks. A single bad app could leave your Android phone stuck in an endless crash loop, and you wouldn’t even have to open it.
Does the Motorola Signature 27 support Qi2?
Everything about the Motorola Signature 27 is top-notch, the highest-spec available, except for Qi2 charging. Surprisingly, Motorola doesn’t even support Qi2 speeds. It’s not just that Motorola skipped the built-in magnets, but also the charging speeds. It instead uses Qi1.3.3, which means unless you use Motorola’s own wireless charger, you’re stuck at 15W. Now, this is not all bad news, as you can still get a case with magnets and use MagSafe accessories like battery packs and tripods.
Does the Motorola Signature 27 come with a charger?
No, unfortunately, the Motorola Signature 27 does not come with a charger in the box. It does include a USB-C to USB-C cable, a SIM tool, and the usual paperwork. That is a bit of good news, though, because it means the Signature 27 isn’t eSIM-only. But like most phones on the market today, it doesn’t include a charger in the box. The Motorola Signature 27 also supports pretty fast charging. It supports 90W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
Motorola Signature 27 Ranks Second on DXOMARK, and It Beat the iPhone 18 Pro in One Key Test
Summary The Motorola Signature 27 has earned a DXOMARK Gold Label with an overall score of 173, ranking second among all phones ever tested behind the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, and set a new record low-light score of 151, edging out the iPhone 18 Pro, though portrait mode and zoom scores of 160 and 153 keep it from the top of those categories. Today, Motorola officially announced the Signature 27. It includes a new DXOMark high score.
Here’s When Your OnePlus Phone Gets Android 17
Summary OPPO confirmed November Android 17 dates for more OnePlus devices. The OnePlus 13R gets it November 5, the OnePlus 12 on November 17, the Pad 3 on November 18, the Open on November 24, and the Nord 6 and Nord CE6 on November 26. The update comes as ColorOS 17, replacing OxygenOS. If you own a OnePlus phone, Android 17 is coming soon. OPPO just shared exact November rollout dates for more OnePlus phones and tablets, including the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open.
Amazon Prime Members Now Get Free Uber Eats Delivery on Orders Over $25
Amazon has a new restaurant delivery partner for Prime members. Starting today, you can order from Uber Eats restaurants right inside the Amazon app, with no delivery fee on orders of $25 or more. It’s one more perk to weigh when you’re deciding whether Prime is worth it, alongside the deals and shipping. Amazon announced the partnership Thursday morning. Prime members in the US can place Uber Eats orders on Amazon.com and in the Amazon Shopping app, without needing a separate Uber account.
Motorola’s New Moto Buds Ultra 27 Are Tuned by Bose, and the Watch Fit 27 Gets Polar Fitness
Summary Motorola has announced the Moto Buds Ultra 27, featuring Bose SoundDesign tuning, Bose QuietControl ANC, LHDC 5 Hi-Res Audio, and Head Gestures, along with the Moto Watch Fit 27 with Polar-powered fitness insights, a 1.85-inch gOLED display, and up to 12 days of battery life, both headed to the US in the coming months with pricing yet to be announced.
Motorola Signature 27 price, release date, and where to pre-order
Now that the Motorola Signature 27 is official, when can you buy it? The official Motorola Signature 27 release date is November 26, with pre-orders beginning on November 19. The Motorola Signature 27 price is $1,599. This makes the Motorola Signature 27 the most expensive slab phone in the US, ever. The Galaxy S26 Ultra price was $1,299 and recently moved up to $1,399. The iPhone 18 Pro Max price is $1,299, and the Pixel 11 Pro XL price is also $1,299.
Motorola Signature 27 Is Official With the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and a $1,599 Price Tag
Summary Motorola has announced the Signature 27 for the US at $1,599, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 12GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, a 6.8-inch tandem OLED display with 12,000 nits peak brightness, a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, and Bang & Olufsen audio, with pre-orders opening November 19 and shipping November 26, though Canada availability is on hold. Motorola is finally launching a true flagship in North America: the Signature 27.
You Can Now Try Snap’s $2,195 Specs AR Glasses at a Los Angeles Pop-Up
Summary Snap has opened a Specs First Look pop-up at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles where visitors can try its $2,195 AR glasses in person, though there’s still no consumer release date, while CEO Evan Spiegel said on the earnings call that AI has doubled engineers’ output and now handles about 92% of help requests as Snap’s headcount fell about 13% year over year. A few months ago, Snap reintroduced its Specs AR glasses.
Pixel 11 drops back to $699, matching its lowest price ever
Best Value Best Value Google Pixel 11 $699 Google’s latest and greatest with the best AI features in all the land, the Pixel 11 is now down to just $699. Buy from Amazon: Google Pixel 11 Google Pixel 11 Pro $799 Google’s Pixel 11 Pro is a great middle-ground for those that want a better telephoto camera, but also a small-ish phone. Now it’s $250 off.
If AMD Can’t Get Enough Memory, Phone Makers Are in Real Trouble
Summary AMD warned on its earnings call that demand is outpacing supply for key components like HBM memory, which AI chips need and which comes from the same companies that make phone and laptop RAM, with data centers now driving over half of AMD’s revenue and the memory squeeze pointing to more phone price increases in 2027. Throughout earnings season, we’ve heard various tech companies tell us your next phone will cost even more.
Starlink Mobile Just Took a Big Step Toward Becoming a Real Carrier
Summary SpaceX has signed a multi-year deal with Qualcomm to supply Dragonwing radio units, baseband units, and software for Starlink Mobile’s nationwide terrestrial 5G network, Qualcomm’s largest 5G initiative to date, with buildout starting in 2027 across tens of thousands of cell sites that will work alongside Starlink’s satellites. SpaceX has announced that it will work with Qualcomm to build its cellular network, Starlink Mobile.
AMD Is Having a Great Year, but It Just Warned PC Sales Are About to Fall Hard
Summary AMD reported $13.4 billion in quarterly revenue, up 45% year over year, and guided to $17 billion for Q4, but CEO Lisa Su told analysts the company expects the PC market to fall by a double-digit percentage in 2027 as rising memory and component costs drive up laptop and desktop prices and weigh on demand. Last night, AMD announced its quarterly earnings, reporting $13.4 billion in revenue (up 45% year over year) and guiding to $17 billion for the fourth quarter.
Google Is Expanding Its Employee Buyouts to Five More Countries
Summary Google has confirmed it began offering voluntary exit packages in June to some employees in Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and Switzerland, expanding a buyout program that started last year with its Android, Chrome, and Pixel teams in the US, while Google Cloud and DeepMind remain excluded as the company continues to prioritize AI spending. Google is now extending its buyouts outside the US and the UK.
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Your Gmail and Google Photos Can Now Affect the Ads You See
Summary Google’s updated privacy policy, effective October 16, lets Gmail and Google Photos data influence personalized ads if you connect those apps to Search. Advertisers can’t see your emails or photos, but summaries and inferences from them can shape ads. Search and Gemini have separate connection settings, and personalized ads have to be turned off in My Ad Center. Google updated its privacy policy, and Gmail and Google Photos can now affect the ads you see in some cases.
Apple Plans to Charge for Expanded Siri AI Access, and It Could Tie Into iCloud+
Summary Apple confirmed on its earnings call that Siri AI will eventually have usage limits, with an option to pay for expanded access, as CFO Kevan Parekh pointed to rising server-side inference costs for cloud-based features, putting Apple on the same path as Google, which bundles extra Gemini access into Google One plans. Apple just said the quiet part out loud. Siri AI will have usage limits in the future, with an option to pay for expanded access.
Samsung’s Next Texas Fab Could Be Almost Entirely for AMD
Summary A report from Maeil Business Newspaper says AMD will use nearly all of Samsung’s Taylor Fab 2 capacity in Texas to make HBM base dies on Samsung’s 2nm process. Construction is starting now, with mass production planned for 2030. It’s a major win for Samsung’s foundry business, which has struggled to compete with TSMC. Samsung’s chipmaking business may have just landed a major customer.
Apple Says Memory Costs Will Keep Rising, and It Won’t Rule Out More Price Hikes
Summary On its latest earnings call, Apple said memory costs will keep rising through the December quarter and beyond. CEO John Ternus called memory pricing “unprecedented,” and Apple wouldn’t say whether more price hikes are coming. Apple’s inventory doubled to $14.5 billion as it stocks up on memory, and Mac and iPad supply will be tight this quarter. Apple’s prices might not be done going up.
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