An iOS 27 Shortcuts feature called “Describe a Shortcut” can be used to block Instagram (as well as Threads and TikTok) during work hours by reprogramming the iPhone behavior through ordinary-language instructions.
Aug 21, 2026 ·
CNET
Best Buy’s Bella Pro 9-quart TriZone touchscreen air fryer is $80 today, down from $180 (56% off).
Aug 21, 2026 ·CNET
I can’t summarize this article yet because the text you provided only includes the page header and bio, not the actual “iPhone trick” details or results.
Aug 21, 2026 ·CNET
Tesla has stopped taking orders for its Solar Roof tile system by telling its third-party installer network that Solar Roof is no longer available, and shifting supply to conventional solar panels only.
Aug 21, 2026 ·
The Verge
About 19 million people in the U.S. were victims of identity theft in 2024, and attackers can use stolen credentials like Social Security numbers to access accounts, make fraudulent purchases, and open credit cards or loans in the victim’s name.
Aug 21, 2026 ·CNET
Ninja’s Ninja Slushi Twist, priced at $400, is back in four new Practical Magic 2–inspired colors after the original sold out in under two hours.
Aug 21, 2026 ·CNET
EcoFlow’s Home Backup Sale offers discounts of up to 55% on select portable power stations, solar panels, and bundles, with the sale ending Aug. 24.
Aug 21, 2026 ·CNET
Using a pair of $90 PetSafe programmable automatic feeders helped the author restore four-times-daily feeding schedules for two cats that would otherwise miss meals after having a child.
Aug 21, 2026 ·The Verge
A 10-year-old cat named Pablo weighs about 20 pounds and has been repeatedly flagged by vets as too heavy, with owners told the risks include diabetes, kidney problems, and urinary crystals—especially given obesity plus a “too-small pee-pee hole.”
Aug 21, 2026 ·The Verge
Costco plans a trial of Costco-branded Medicare Advantage plans in two states and a Medicare supplement in a third, partnering with SCAN Group.
Aug 21, 2026 ·
Yahoo Finance
Shark StainForce stain remover is at its lowest price yet for $150 on Amazon, down from a $220 list price (about $70 off, 32% off).
Aug 21, 2026 ·CNET
AeroPress’s new Stainless Steel 3-in-1 Coffee Press costs $170 and uses a vacuum-assisted plunger design with a removable filter basket and paper filters to brew in about 45 seconds (plus boiling time).
Aug 21, 2026 ·CNET
AeroPress’s new Stainless Steel 3 in 1 Coffee Press plus stainless steel manual burr grinder costs $370 total ($170 for the press and $200 for the grinder), and the press makes coffee in about 45 seconds (plus boiling time).
Aug 21, 2026 ·CNET
EE launched Fast Lane, using 5G network slicing to prioritize eligible subscribers’ connections during congestion so they can keep streaming and accessing the internet.
Aug 21, 2026 ·
The Register
Pop Mart shares fell more than 4% in Hong Kong after first-half results showed Asia-Pacific ex-China sales down 9.7% and Americas sales down 16.5%, with China revenue up 47.3%.
Aug 21, 2026 ·
CNBC
Genki’s Manta controller features a 2.9-inch LCD screen for an on-device settings interface that lets players remap buttons, adjust thumbstick response and dead zones, tune analog face-button sensitivity, and build custom macros with recorded button press sequences.
Aug 21, 2026 ·The Verge
Netflix announced premiere dates and released trailers for multiple upcoming anime titles, including Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 on Oct. 20 and Blue Eye Samurai Season 2 in January 2027.
Aug 21, 2026 ·CNET
Dave Bautista is replacing the injured Ryan Hurst as Kratos in Prime Video’s God of War series, which has a two-season order and Ronald D. Moore attached as showrunner, writer, and executive producer.
Aug 20, 2026 ·
Engadget
HyperX’s first open-back gaming headset, the Cloud Alpha Air, launches as a $150 wired model with plush earpads and a Bass Tube aimed at preserving deep low-end response, with 34-ohm impedance and EQ controls in HyperX’s NGENUITY app.
Aug 20, 2026 ·Engadget
Google will let users customize their Discover feed by describing preferences in a chatbot-style interface, and then “refresh” it to apply AI-tuned changes while remembering those preferences for future visits.
Aug 20, 2026 ·The Verge
