Technology News for Tuesday 16th July 2024

1. The best Amazon Prime Day deals on Apple tech: Save on Apple Watches, AirPods and more

If you're an Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, MacBook or iMac user, these are the wireless earbuds you want to pair with your gear. You get auto pairing between all of your Apple devices, plus the ability to locate the AirPods Pro earbuds using the Find My ...

2. The best games of 2024 so far, picked by the NPR staff

NPR network staffers and contributors have explored this breadth, from cozy puzzlers like Botany Manor to meditative adventures like 1000xResist to updated juggernauts like Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Sortable by platform and genre, we invite you to ...

3. Amazon's best Kindle deals for Prime Day 2024

This includes the Amazon Kindle Scribe, which does everything you'd expect from an e-reader, but also serves as a digital notepad and PDF file annotation tool. So, if you're looking to upgrade your existing e-reader or want to try one for the first time, ...

4. 71 best Amazon Prime Day deals of 2024, handpicked from the hundreds of thousands of items on sale

Amazon has slashed the price on the second generation Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) wireless earbuds with the USB Type-C charging case. Right now, you can get them for $190, a savings of 24% off their usual $249 list price.

5. Apple releases public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS, macOS, and more; supported devices and how to download

While the highly anticipated "Apple Intelligence" AI features are still on the horizon, these betas bring a host of welcome refinements and new capabilities to iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs.

6. Best Prime Day Apple Watch Deals: Get 30% Off The Apple Watch Series 9

With its intuitive interface and health, safety and connectivity features built into the timepiece's sleek design, it's no wonder this wearable tech is a fan favorite. Now that Amazon Prime Day has kicked off, we're seeing steep discounts on our favorite ...

7. Best Prime Day Apple Deals: Save Up To 47% On AirPods And More

Amazon Prime Day has officially started, and we're seeing some great discounts on a range of Apple's most popular products. The best Prime Day Apple deals we've tracked down so far include 20% off the 13-Inch MacBook Air (our favorite noise-cancelling ...

8. The 15 Best Prime Day Gaming Laptop Deals From MSI, Lenovo And More

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9. We found the best PS5 deals during Amazon Prime Day 2024

The PlayStation 5 is nearly four years old, yet getting the most out one is still mighty expensive. Forget the console itself — PS5 games, controllers and storage can run you hundreds of dollars. Thankfully we ...

10. These Prime Day smartwatch deals are some of the best I've seen all year

If you want an Apple Watch with nearly two days of battery life, a big, rugged design and advanced fitness features, then the Ultra 2 is what you seek. It's expensive, sure, but its an excellent wearable that does a lot. It being on sale for $100 off its ...

11. Save Nearly 50% On A New Computer With The Best Prime Day Laptop Deals

If your laptop is on its last legs and you've been waiting for a sale to replace it, you're in luck; Amazon Prime Day 2024 has begun, and with it comes all sorts of deals on big-ticket tech and electronics. That means you can save hundreds of ...

12. The best Amazon Alexa smart home deals during Prime Day 2024

It can be with Amazon Alexa devices. They come in a range of different form factors and offer tons of features ranging from voice-controlled assistance and home automation to high quality audio and entertainment.

13. Take Advantage Of The Best Prime Day TV Deals And Save Up To $1500

Amazon Prime Day has officially commenced, and as one of the summer's hottest sales events, you can score significant savings on a list of big-ticket electronics, including a brand-new TV. We're seeing steep discounts of up to 50% on a selection of ...

14. 7 Nintendo Switch deals that are actually worth getting for Amazon Prime Day 2024

If you just picked up a Nintendo Switch and have been waiting for a big sale to stock up on accessories or pick up that shiny new game, now's a good time to do so. Plenty of Nintendo ...

15. Amazon Prime Day is live. Here are the best deals we're seeing so far on Day 1

Save $180 on the Dyson V15 Detect Plus cordless vacuum cleaner. Save 32% on a pair of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) wireless earbuds, the lowest price we've seen ever.

16. The Top 5 TV Deals We've Seen on Amazon Prime Day 2024

Summer has arrived in full force and you know what that means: rad deals on some of the best TVs you can buy, of course! We're seeing Amazon Prime Day deals on TV models across the full spectrum of sets, including major price dives on last year's best ...

17. The Best Prime Day Air Purifier Deals From Levoit, Coway And More

Air purifiers can be helpful tools for anyone with allergies or those living in areas affected by wildfires. The best models are able to efficiently filter out dust, smoke, pollen, dander and other irritants from the ...

18. Landfill misses deadline to stop smell - report

The suspension of operations at a landfill site has been extended after it failed to fix "odour emissions" which have been linked to health problems. Residents in Fleetwood have complained the site on Jameson Road has been emitting a rotten egg smell ...

19. The Best Prime Day Printer Deals: Save 31% On Our Top Home Printer

Amazon Prime Day is upon us, and there are thousands of items marked down across the retailer's site. If you're on the hunt for the best Amazon Prime Day printer deals, there are plenty of top models already discounted. The deals include Forbes ...

20. The 33 best Apple deals I've found for Amazon Prime Day 2024

Apple device owners with a smidge of patience get rewarded every Prime Day, thanks to deals that cut down the company's often hefty prices. Yes, we all tend to look forward to Prime Day deals, which can often help you get a jump on shopping for AirPods Pro ...

21. These are the best TV deals on Amazon Prime Day 2024

We love Hisense smart TVs because they tend to be loaded with cutting-edge technology, yet are priced considerably less than the competition. This 75-inch Hisense A7 Series smart TV is no exception. It's currently on sale for just $548 -- that's more than ...

22. 6 Amazon Prime Day deals on your favorite smartphones

Stunning design, performance and camera quality make the Google Pixel 8 Pro a great smartphone choice outside the Apple ecosystem. Take 30% off the 128GB Pixel Pro 8 and, those who need more storage capacity, can score 25% off the 512GB version.

23. Amazon Prime Day 2024: The 54 Best Deals, Based On Extensive Price History Research

Every product listed below is either at an all-time low price on Amazon, or one of its lowest prices of 2024. We'll continue to update this list today and tomorrow to bring you current deal info. Here are the 54 best Prime Day deals we've found so far.

24. The 16 best TV deals I've found for Amazon Prime Day 2024

Whether your loyalty is with LG, Sony, Samsung or a different brand, or if you want a Roku or Fire TV, we've found the Prime Day deals you've been looking for.

25. A Missy Elliott Song Travels to Venus at the Speed of Light

NASA sent the song “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” from a radio dish in California last week. It took 14 minutes to travel the 158 million miles.

26. Hyperice's Normatec Compression Boots Are My Post-Run Essential (And They're On Sale For Prime Day)

I've been running regularly for the past decade, and until a couple of years ago I relied on foam rollers, massage guns and CBD cream to soothe my tight hamstrings and calves post-workout. I'd seen compression massage boots pop up on my Instagram feed ...

27. Here's a very clear real-world look at Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold

But so far, the company's second-generation foldable phone has managed to keep better cover ahead of next month's product event. So much for that! As reported by Android Authority, new regulatory photos from Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) ...

28. Best Prime Day deals for gaming laptops

As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below*. Prime Day savings are in full swing, and if you're in the market for a new gaming laptop, this is a great time ...

29. Best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals

4.8-star average rating from 17,754 reviews on Amazon. Lowest price ever. The Nintendo Switch uses tiny game cartridges that are easy to lose track of (I say this from personal experience), which is why this storage case is helpful.

30. Step into VR with this amazing Meta Quest 3 headset, $70 off for Prime Day

Whether you're a newcomer or trading up from a previous headset, this Meta Quest 3 headset the perfect way to experience VR and you won't even need a PC. Comments (0). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

31. Oura Ring Prime Day Sale: Get The Gen3 At Its Lowest Price Ever

Amazon Prime Day is officially here, and if you're in the market for a fitness or sleep tracker, now's a great time to snag one at a steep discount. The Oura Ring Gen3 is an excellent choice: Typically retailing for $349, it's now available for less ...

32. Is it bad if your electronics feel hot?

Your TV, computer, internet router and video game console aren't big electricity hogs individually, but they are in aggregate. Nearly one-quarter of Americans' average home energy consumption is from devices including appliances and electronics, according ...

33. The Oura Ring Horizon is down to an all-time low price for Amazon Prime Day

While plenty of brands have made smartwatches for tracking fitness, Oura took a different approach with the Oura Ring. It's a fitness and health tracker like the rest, but packs all of its sensors into the footprint of a large ring, going on your finger ...

34. Microsoft's hire of start-up staff probed as possible merger

Microsoft is being investigated in the UK over whether it has effectively merged with an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up firm by hiring its staff. Key employees at Inflection AI left the company in March to join the tech giant, with co-founder ...

35. Target dropped a surprise 2-day sale — including up to 75% off Vera Bradley

In addition to markdowns on appliances, furniture and name-brand clothing, we found a hidden section of Vera Bradley deals with up to 75% off the brand's iconic totes, backpacks, duffles and wallets.

36. Target's 2-Day Deals event includes Prime Day-level savings on Dyson, Nespresso and more

Want more deals? Visit CNN Underscored's Guide to Prime Day for wall-to-wall coverage of the best discounts to be found during Amazon's massive sale. The best part about Prime Day is that Amazon isn't the only retailer getting in on the savings action.

37. Prime Day smart home best buys

Grab some serious bargains on robot vacuums, smart kitchen gadgets, and lots of smart plugs. Plus, smart lighting favorites Philips Hue and Lutron Caséta have some select savings on their popular products. Read on for all the latest deals, and be sure to ...

38. Default Scheduling of Pregnancy-to-Primary Care Appointments

Health system engagement plummets soon after childbirth in the US. Under current care practices, obstetric clinicians deliver a single postpartum visit within 12 weeks of delivery, after which patients are responsible for navigating the transition to ...

39. Live and Direct: The Best Prime Day Deals of 2024

WIRED tests products year-round and handpicked these deals based on the actual discounts, not the discounts retailers claim to offer. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more.

40. Apple just released a preview of iOS 18. Here's what's new.

Apple released a beta version of iOS 18, its latest operating system for its iPhone and other devices, for some consumers and developers to test. The new operating system includes more customization and a redesigned Photos app.

41. Bernie Sanders says Amazon's warehouse workers get injured at an 'outrageous level' during Prime Day season

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Not Christmas, but Amazon Prime Day season. That's at least if you're a consumer cashing in on deals offered by the e-commerce giant, which ranks No. 2 on the Fortune 500. And it's particularly lucrative for ...

42. I'm a beauty editor, and these are my 36 favorite Prime Day beauty deals

As someone who has had hands-on experience with thousands of these products, I'm here to narrow down which skin care, hair care, makeup and more beauty goodness is actually worth shopping this Prime Day. Ahead, find my favorite (and other Underscored-loved) ...

43. The best games of 2024

It's been a tumultuous year for the gaming industry. As the pace of major releases has slowed amid layoffs and corporate mergers, games from smaller teams have had plenty of time in the spotlight. NPR staff rounded up their favorite picks of the year.