Dolby Atmos is an object-based audio system that positions individual sounds anywhere in a 3D space, while lossless audio is about delivering bit-perfect playback by preserving all original audio data (e.g., via FLAC or ALAC).
Aug 28, 2026 ·
Engadget
Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 at 8 p.m. BST (3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 5 a.m. AEST) and will be broadcast on USA Network in the US.
Aug 28, 2026 ·
CNET
Console and PC components have become dramatically more expensive—PS5 and Xbox Series X are now at least $100 more expensive than at their 2020 launch prices, Valve’s Steam Machine started at $1,049 instead of an estimated ~$700, Nvidia says GPU prices will rise 20% to 30%, and Steam Deck pricing rose by more than $200 due to the memory shortage—making it harder to play “great” releases despite a blockbuster slate.
Aug 28, 2026 ·CNET
The Tour Championship 2026 runs Aug. 27–30 at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, with $10 million up for grabs for the winner.
Aug 28, 2026 ·CNET
You can work through a Google Photos library of 22,000 photos by using a monthly/annual workflow: review “1 Year Ago Today”/“On This Day” each day (less than a minute), heart favorites as you go, and place print orders from a cart monthly (prints cost about 18 cents each plus shipping in Google Photos).
Aug 28, 2026 ·
ZDNet
Amazon is selling the 55-inch TCL QM7L mini-LED TV for as low as $797.99, a $200 discount from its usual price.
Aug 28, 2026 ·
The Verge
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) is returning to theaters for its 35th anniversary, and the re-release is in staggered rollout across multiple countries including Germany, Latin America, the US, and Italy now, with France on September 2 and the UK on September 4.
Aug 28, 2026 ·Ars Technica
Amazon is offering renewed iPhone 17 Pro models at up to $291 off, including the 1TB silver version at $1,208 (down from $1,499 MSRP).
Aug 28, 2026 ·CNET
Panasonic’s Lumix L10 is a 20.3MP compact with a 24–75mm equivalent Leica zoom, rated 8.7/10 for fast 9 fps mechanical AF bursts, 30 fps electronic bursts, excellent photo quality, and 5.6K/60p 10-bit V-Log video—despite a $1,500 price and mediocre lens-only stabilization.
Aug 28, 2026 ·Engadget
EcoFlow is offering up to 58% off select power solutions through Aug. 30 or while supplies last, including a free 20-watt charger with qualifying purchases.
Aug 28, 2026 ·CNET
Retro raised over $21M in a Series A, closed in December, with Pitchbook valuing the startup at over $100M.
Aug 28, 2026 ·
TechCrunch
Muting calls on some Android devices can also mute incoming alarms, but you can keep alarm volume separate by adjusting the Alarms slider in the expanded volume menu or in Settings > Sound & vibration > Volume (or by allowing alarms in Do Not Disturb).
Aug 28, 2026 ·Engadget
A folding iPhone could worsen concert viewing by adding another “swaying in the air” screen, even if it’s “unfolded.”
Aug 28, 2026 ·The Verge
The Nex Playground TV game console is $239 (down from $299), a 20% discount that brings its family-friendly, movement-tracking games to a cheaper price point for game nights.
Aug 28, 2026 ·CNET
Paperwork is a free, open-source document organizer for Linux and Windows that lets you tag, label, and search documents (including within the document body via OCR and PDF/DOCX/ODT support).
Aug 28, 2026 ·ZDNet
Apple TV’s US subscription price rose to $15/month from $13 and to $120/year (up $20), effective immediately for new subscribers.
Aug 28, 2026 ·Engadget
Apple TV will cost $14.99 per month starting August 28, 2026, up from $12.99, and its annual plan will rise from $99 to $119.
Aug 28, 2026 ·TechCrunch
Apple TV subscription increased from $12.99 to $14.99 per month (effective immediately), raising the monthly cost by $2 for both new and current subscribers.
Aug 28, 2026 ·The Verge
Amazon preorder pricing cuts up to $29 versus Apple for the newly announced M6 Mac mini, with the entry model $880 vs $899 and the 512GB upgrade $1,070 vs $1,099.
Aug 28, 2026 ·CNET
Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro’s dock self-washes and dries its mop pads, and the robot cleaned the reviewer’s test area in 10 minutes while reaching corners and under furniture.
Aug 28, 2026 ·ZDNet
