15 early October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by experts

15 early October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by experts

Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents $99 AirPods (a Prime Day classic) Take $600 off Apple’s most powerful laptop Cheaper-than-ever Fire tablets 64% off a 4K streaming stick A new all-time low on an Apple Watch alternative A huge discount on a huge QLED TV An affordable Fire TV Save $10 when … Read more

Meta hits market first with consumer AI device but strategy unproven

Meta hits market first with consumer AI device but strategy unproven

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has long been determined to own the hardware that consumers use to access his company’s applications. As he strives to make the Muse AI agent the “centerpiece” of Meta’s AI strategy, he has a host of future devices to turn his dream into a reality. At Meta’s annual Connect conference, which … Read more

Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 for Pixel

Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 for Pixel

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 is now available for Pixel devices, just a week after the release of Beta 5. Beta 6 fixes the following issues: As always, you can report issues through the Android Beta Feedback app on Pixel devices. Access it from the app drawer or Quick Settings to log errors to the … Read more

EXCLUSIVE: How Ubisoft and Nintendo’s Partnership Ended With a Canceled Zelda Title

EXCLUSIVE: How Ubisoft and Nintendo's Partnership Ended With a Canceled Zelda Title

Ubisoft Milan once proposed to Nintendo an original Zelda spin-off starring a previously unknown protagonist, according to sources familiar with the project. Nintendo liked the concept, but asked Ubisoft to replace the character with one of the most recognizable villains in video game history, Ganondorf. This story is based on reporting done over 18 months … Read more

Pixel 11 testing ‘Call for Me’ to have Gemini phone on your behalf

Pixel 11 testing ‘Call for Me’ to have Gemini phone on your behalf

After Direct My Call and Hold for Me, Google introduces “Call for Me” on the Pixel 11 series. Reminiscent of Google Duplex, this Gemini Intelligence feature is officially an “initial experiment” to allow Google to handle “routine phone calls” to book appointments, put items on hold, and reschedule reservations. Examples include reserving patio seating at … Read more

Microsoft files patent for “ad-credit” system to show ads on PC and Xbox without disrupting gameplay

Microsoft files patent for "ad-credit" system to show ads on PC and Xbox without disrupting gameplay

Microsoft has patented an “ad credit” system to display advertisements and advertisements during PC and Xbox gaming sessions without interrupting gameplay. The patent, titled ‘Contextual Access Management of Interactive Software Applications’, was filed earlier this month (as spotted by Respawn First). The system is said to identify natural pauses, such as loading screens, menus, or … Read more

Nikon unveils Z5IIC camera, aimed at making photography less intimidating

Nikon unveils Z5IIC camera, aimed at making photography less intimidating

Nikon has announced its new Nikon Z5IIC, a full-frame mirrorless camera for people who want to get into photography but don’t know where to start. Designed for ease of use, the Z5IIC promises point-and-shoot performance that produces great images straight from the camera, while offering manual controls to accommodate creators’ growing skills. SEE ALSO: Best … Read more

Nikon Z5 IIC Review: Smaller, Prettier, and Mostly Capable

Nikon Z5 IIC Review: Smaller, Prettier, and Mostly Capable

Upon its release in 2025, the Nikon Z5 II ($1,849) immediately became one of PetaPixel’s recommendations for an entry-level full-frame camera. It’s surprisingly well-rounded and capable, which led to a price increase over the original Z5. Now we have the Z5 IIC ($1,399), a smaller, more affordable version of the Z5 II with nice looks … Read more