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 Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6 updates to public beta testers, with the betas coming just a day after Apple provided the betas to developers. Apple has also released a second beta of macOS Sequoia 15.6.
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Did you see a mattress online and are now looking for a way to test it and find the right one? Here's how and where you can try one before you buy.
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Just to set expectations, the Hue discounts we're seeing on Amazon aren't as eye-poppingly steep as we've seen during previous Prime Day runups, but they do exist. For example, you can grab a Philips Hue 6-inch White and color ambience downlight for $42.40, a 39-percent discount versus its $69.99 list price and hovering near its all-time low.
We also spotted a 2-pack of Hue White candelabra bulbs for $25, down 29 percent, while a kit of two 6-foot Hue indoor White and color ambience LED light strips is $140.99, good for 26 percent off its $189.99 list price.
Those deals come just as Philips Hue is raising its prices in response to tariffs levied by the Trump administration. Hue announced last week that price increases were slated to take effect on July 1, and
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The unusual LED lights from the original Nothing phones have morphed into a matrix display that can show the time, a Magic 8 Ball, and even a spin-the-bottle game.
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This is Samsung's 27-inch gaming monitor with a standard 1080p resolution but fast 180Hz refresh rate. The resolution and aspect ratio may be unimpressive, but that much refresh is perfect for mid-range gaming setups. You'll experience smooth motion and high frame rates—assuming your PC can push out those frames—and minimal input lag. That means an edge over your opponents in competitive online multiplayer.
For connectivity, we're looking at HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, but no USB-C video with power delivery so probably not the best for beefy gaming laptops. Other nifty features include AMD FreeSync for reduced image tearing, a Black Equalizer for seeing better in dark areas, and a Virtual Aim Point that puts a crosshair directly on the screen.
What are you waiting for? This is the best price it's ever been, so grab the Samsung Odyssey G3 for $130 while you can! Otherwise, check out PCWorld's picks for the best monitors and keep an eye on them over the next week. Don't forget, Prime Day is coming soon!
Save 43% on Samsung's 27-inch 1080p 180
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The "secret" patch with update code KB5001716 has already arrived for some users, but others are apparently still waiting. (We have not yet discovered it on our own Windows 11 PCs.)
What's in the KB5001716 update?
Update KB5001716 isn't an "update" in the classic sense. It's more of an auxiliary update for Windows Update itself. The release note for the patch explains how KB5001716 works:
"After this update is installed, Windows may periodically display a notification informing you of problems that may prevent Windows Update from keeping your device up-to-date and protected against current threats. For example, you may see a notification informing you that your device is currently runnin
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 Apple is officially ending support for the prior version of Apple Home this year, and the company has been encouraging users to update to the new HomeKit architecture by that time to avoid interruptions with accessories and automations.
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If you've been shocked by how much you spend on streaming services lately, you're not alone. Companies like Netflix, Disney, Max and others have been consistently raising prices to the point where you may question if streaming is even worth it anymore. We at Engadget still think it is, but we also think you should be smart with your money — and that's where streaming deals come in.
Yes, it is possible to get discounts on services like Peacock and Paramount , even if those deals aren't as common as a sale on AirPods. If you're looking to save money and still stream all of the content you want, Engadget can help by laying out the best streaming deals you can get right now, how you can save with bundles and everything you should know before paying for yet another streaming service.
Best streaming deals
True streaming deals can be hard to come by. Most often, they'll pop up during the Black Friday shopping period. On occasion, we'll see them sparingly throughout the year and they usually take the form of a discounted monthly or annual rate for a limited period of time. Also, true streaming deals are typically on the ad-supported versions of a service, but once in a
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