Switching from a MacBook to Windows can mean dealing with major setup friction—Windows 11 pushing a Microsoft account requirement, unwanted service promotions (Microsoft 365 and Copilot), and bloatware/unwanted ads that may take “a couple of hours” to uninstall and tweak—along with ongoing risk of updates “causing even more issues.”
Sep 7, 2026 ·
Engadget
Baseus is offering up to $39 off its new purple MagSafe charging accessories for the expected dark cherry iPhone 18 Pro, with three products priced down via separate discount codes.
Sep 7, 2026 ·
CNET
After 11 months using an iPhone 17 Pro Max caseless, screen wear was minimal compared with an iPhone 16 Pro used with similar drops and pocketing, which developed widespread soft and deep scratches while the iPhone 17 Pro Max showed only a few minor scratches.
Sep 7, 2026 ·CNET
AirPods launched at Apple’s 2016 iPhone event with a look that wasn’t well received, but within a year they became “everywhere” and later evolved into health-focused features like hearing aids and heart rate monitoring.
Sep 7, 2026 ·CNET
Some iPhones running the iOS 27 beta had their Digital ID removed from the Wallet app, but users can restore it by re-adding their passport to Wallet so the Digital ID works again at TSA checkpoints.
Sep 7, 2026 ·Engadget
Insta360 Luna Ultra is a compact, dual-lens, 3-axis gimbal-stabilized camera that shoots up to 8K30 video, 37MP photos (7,040×5,288), and 12x equivalent zoom (via sensor cropping rather than optical zoom).
Sep 7, 2026 ·CNET
Audi introduced the new compact electric A2 e-tron, targeting deliveries beginning in December and featuring 12.8 kWh per 100 km consumption and a maximum range of 646 km (401 miles).
Sep 7, 2026 ·
Yahoo Finance
AARP found retirees tend to regret splurging in five spending categories in retirement—starting with fancy cars—and the article says comparison shopping for items like car insurance can help avoid “loyalty tax” costs.
Sep 7, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
DeleteMe’s single-user scanning limits let you cover up to 5 name variations, while Incogni’s single-user profile allows 1 name and up to 3 addresses/phone numbers/emails, and Incogni’s Unlimited plans cover over 3,000 sources for custom removals versus DeleteMe’s 560.
Sep 7, 2026 ·CNET
Bentley’s 2027 Torcal EV targets 800+ hp, 700 lb-ft and over 370 miles of range, with a peak 400 kW charging rate aiming for 10–80% in under 20 minutes and 100 miles adding in as little as seven minutes.
Sep 7, 2026 ·
The Verge
Huawei’s Mate XT 2 trifold in China adds an optional privacy OLED display that makes the screen appear almost black from the sides when activated, and it costs an extra ¥1,000 (about $150) bundled only with the 16GB/1TB configuration.
Sep 7, 2026 ·The Verge
Kumander Linux 3 is nearly ready as a Debian 13.6 + Xfce 4.20 distro customized to look and feel like Windows 7, using LibreOffice 25.2 (ribbon UI) plus GIMP 3.0.4 and including tools like Chrome, PuTTY, Audacity, and VLC.
Sep 7, 2026 ·
The Register
Reolink at IFA 2026 introduced its ReoNeura on-device AI engine that enables “Custom AI Detection” training on the camera itself, and Reolink says it doesn’t require a cloud or any cloud subscription fees.
Sep 7, 2026 ·CNET
On Monday, September 7, 2026, Zillow data shows 30-year fixed purchase rates at 6.67%, which is 6 basis points lower than the 30-year refinance rate of 6.73%.
Sep 7, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Gmail includes 16 built-in inbox and composing shortcuts, including hover actions for archive/delete/mark read/snooze/RSVP and tools like attachment preview tiles plus Send & Archive, unread marking, and conversation expand/collapse hotkeys.
Sep 7, 2026 ·
Computerworld
To finance Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1934, Walt Disney sold his car, mortgaged his house, and borrowed against his life insurance after costs ran up to $250,000 and the company still couldn’t meet the required amount.
Sep 7, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Walmart’s refurbished iPhones aren’t sold by a single standard: listings can range from “Restored Premium” (like-new performance, tested, ~90% battery capacity) down to “Restored” tiers with ~80% battery capacity, plus “pre-owned” and “open box” options with more variable inspection and no refurb requirements.
Sep 7, 2026 ·Engadget
Portable CarPlay screens typically cost under $50 and are often worth it when you can choose a 6–11 inch display with at least 1280x720 resolution plus audio support (AUX, Bluetooth, or FM) and wireless CarPlay (not wired).
Sep 7, 2026 ·Engadget
The guide recommends a range of smart backyard gadgets, including the X7 2000 ANSI Smart Projector (native 1080p, 2,000 ANSI lumens, Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth, built-in speakers) for about $200.
Sep 6, 2026 ·Engadget
Time Machine on macOS creates local backups of your Mac (apps, photos, videos, and documents) to an external APFS-formatted drive, letting you restore individual files or your entire Mac without paying for cloud storage subscriptions.
Sep 6, 2026 ·Engadget
