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The best TV deals this weekend — TCL, Hisense, LG, and more at steep discounts
We've rounded up the best TV deals to shop this weekend. Models from Hisense, TCL, and Amazon Ember are on sale in various sizes.
The Nex Playground is *finally* on sale — save $60 at Amazon, Target, and Walmart
As of May 8, you can get the Nex Playground for $239.99, down from $299.99, at Amazon, Target, and Walmart. That's a 20% discount or $60 savings.
Instagram loses end-to-end message encryption today. What it means for you.
Parent company Meta announced the feature would be retired in March.
Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab make a breakthrough in rotor technology
Testing shows rotor blades won't disintegrate when they spin at supersonic speed.
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Apple Watch vs WHOOP: Here’s what I learned after 60 days wearing both [Video]
For the last 60 days, I have been wearing an Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the latest WHOOP MG. I wanted to better understand the hype surrounding WHOOP. If you spend...
Google Fitbit Air preorders come with a second band for free
Google’s new Fitbit Air, the $99.99 screenless fitness tracker, comes out on May 26th. It’s the company’s first Fitbit release in four years, and you can use it...
9to5Mac Daily: May 8, 2026 – Apple EDU store changes, AirPods with cameras
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or t...
Your Instagram Conversations Won’t Be so Private Anymore
Instagram just removed end-to-end encryption for DMs.
Boox just launched the Tappy wireless remote, leaving Amazon in the dust
As of May 8, Boox launched its new remote, the Tappy. Compatible with e-readers, you can now easily scroll and turn the page without holding your e-reader.
Deals: M5 MacBook Air new all-time lows (up to $220 off), AirPods Pro 3, MagSafe Battery, cables, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2, but everything is waiting down below. more…
Your Google I/O cheat sheet: What to expect
Google I/O 2026 is expected to focus on Gemini AI, smart glasses, Android updates, and new software announcements.
Everyone should follow Logitech and put extra USB ports on iPad keyboard cases
Logitech is introducing a new feature to its rugged iPad Combo 4 keyboard case that addresses an ongoing issue with the tablet as Apple continues to push it tow...