September 19, 2026
Flock offers workers voluntary buyouts amid backlash
Flock Safety is offering buyouts to employees who want to leave the company, as backlash increases from civilians and politicians.Flock Safety offered employees voluntary buyouts on Friday, WIRED reported. According to an internal email seen by WIRED, the surveillance company has announced a "genero
September 19, 2026
AI generated a fake intelligence report that almost started a war
The U.S. military almost initiated action against a Chinese ship due to a fake, AI-generated report, CNN reports.An "entirely false" report generated by AI "almost started a war" with China, sources told CNN.In an exclusive, several sources familiar with the incident told CNN that the fake report st
September 19, 2026
Get a lifetime of 15-minute book summaries for just $49.97
Get a Headway Premium Lifetime Subscription for $49.97 through Sept. 20 and explore 2,000+ book summaries in just 15 minutes each.TL;DR: Headway Premium lifetime access is just $49.97 (reg. $299.95) through Sept. 20, with 2,000+ bite-sized book summaries, audio options, personalized learning, and mo
September 19, 2026
Deleted something important? This recovery tool can help and is just $39.99.
Get a lifetime Magic Data Recovery Pro license for Windows for $39.99 and recover 5,000+ file types with no recovery cap.TL;DR: Magic Data Recovery Pro Edition for Windows is $39.99 (reg. $99.95) for a lifetime license with unlimited recovery, free upgrades, and technical support.
September 19, 2026
Pay $39.99 once to put ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more in a single workspace for life
Get AskAnyModel AI Pro for $39.99 for life, with 50+ AI models, side-by-side comparisons, unlimited supported-model chats, and AI image generation.TL;DR: One $39.99 payment gets you lifetime AskAnyModel AI Pro access, with 50+ supported AI models, comparisons of up to six responses at once, unlimite
September 19, 2026
This 1TB cloud storage plan is just $39.99 for lifetime access
Get 1TB of LifetimeCloud encrypted cloud storage for life for $39.99, with zero-knowledge encryption, unlimited-device access, and no recurring fees.TL;DR: Pay $39.99 once for 1TB of LifetimeCloud storage for life, with zero-knowledge AES-256 encryption, unlimited-device access, file history, and fa
September 19, 2026
Windows 11 Pro costs just $10 this weekend
Get Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 (reg. $199), including a lifetime license for one compatible PC with no subscription.TL;DR: Get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for one compatible PC for $9.97 (reg. $199). Opens in a new window Credit
September 19, 2026
The DJI Mini 5 Pro gets a rare price cut at Amazon — save over $500 this weekend
Find the best DJI drone deal at Amazon. Save $550 on the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo at Amazon.TL;DR: As of Sept 19, the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo on available for $1,049 at Amazon. That's a drop from the regular list price of $1,599. Opens in a new window
September 19, 2026
Upgrade your gaming setup this weekend with $100 off the Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED curved monitor
The 34-inch Alienware QD-OLED AW3425DW curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon this weekend for $699.99. That's $100 in savings.SAVE $100: As of Sept. 19, the Alienware 34-inch QD-OLED curved gaming monitor (AW3425DW) is on sale at Amazon for $699.99, down from $799.99. That's 13% in savings.
September 19, 2026
T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for free — how to claim this weekend
How to get a free iPhone. Get the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for free by bringing your number on T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond plan.TL;DR: The new Apple iPhone 18 Pro is available for free with T-Mobile. To claim, switch and bring your number or trade in an eligible phone in any condition on an Experience B
September 19, 2026
Own 1 dashboard for ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and more for only $54.97
Get ChatPlayground AI Unlimited for $54.97 through Sept. 20 and compare ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, and 20+ AI models in one place.TL;DR: ChatPlayground AI Unlimited is just $54.97 (reg. $619) through Sept. 20, with 20+ AI models, side-by-side comparisons, file chats, AI image generation, and
September 19, 2026
You have 2 days left to take the pain out of PDFs with this $35 lifetime tool
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September 19, 2026
Give your PC a Windows 11 Pro upgrade for less than $10
Get a Windows 11 Pro license for just $9.97, down from $199, with advanced security, multitasking, and power-user features.TL;DR: Bring your PC up to date with Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 (reg. $199) through Sept. 27, with a cleaner design, smoother multitasking, and added security.
September 18, 2026
Steam Frame: What early reviewers said about the $1,000+ VR headset
The Steam Frame VR headset is here. What do the reviewers think?Just when you thought all was quiet on the VR headset front, here comes the Steam Frame from Valve.Steam Frame was initially announced by Valve, the parent company of the popular Steam gaming platform, in Nov. 2025. This was after years
September 18, 2026
Is an AI kill switch a real thing?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom just issued an executive order convening AI experts to explore an AI kill switch. Others are less certain it's worth our time.As concerns about AI's capabilities reach a critical mass, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is accelerating the state's plan to curb the development
September 18, 2026
Oregon’s data centers use almost 25% of the state’s power, report reveals
A new report puts a spotlight on data centers in Oregon amid the AI data center debate.If you're not sure how you feel about the AI data center debate yet, seeing news like this may just convince you that those anti-data center folks have a point.In the first study of its kind since the AI-driven da
September 18, 2026
How people are fighting back against Flock cameras
From camera maps and public records to petitions and public meetings, here’s how people are challenging Flock cameras.Flock cameras don’t look like much: a box on a pole, pointed at the road. But they photograph passing cars and turn where and when they were seen into searchable records. Police say
September 18, 2026
Early October Prime Day deals already live: Save on Apple, Beats, Fire TV, and Garmin
Amazon just announced the return of Prime Big Deal Days, aka October Prime Day 2026. Here are the best early deals so far. Early October Prime Day Deals at a glance: Best headphone deal Beats Studio Pro
September 18, 2026
Xteink is reportedly making an Android e-reader — but its not available in the US yet
Xteink e-readers are the trendiest e-readers of the moment. An Android version is coming, but it's only available in China. Here's what we know so far.My biggest gripe with Xteink e-readers is their limited file support, as you can only read DRM-free EPUB files on the device. But according to Good E
September 18, 2026
Toshibas new frame-style 4K TV is $700 off at Amazon (and it actually comes with the frame)
SAVE 35%: As of Sept. 18, you can get the 65-inch Toshiba G700 Series ArtVision 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (2026) for $1,297.99 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount. Toshiba G700 Series ArtVision 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (2026)$1,297.99 at Amazon$1,999.99 Save $702Get Deal at AmazonIf you've been dying to get you
September 18, 2026
Verizon seeks FCC permission to sunset most copper landline phones
Verizon is seeking permission from the FCC to end copper landline service for some customers, with a decision due by Nov. 30.Father Time comes for us all, and landline phones are no exception.Verizon announced on its website that it is seeking permission from the FCC to phase out traditional copper
September 18, 2026
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo is $80 off at Amazon
Save $80 on the beginner-friendly DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo at Amazon and Best Buy.SAVE 13%: As of Sept. 18, you can get the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo for $549, down from $629, at Amazon. That's a 13% discount, or $80 in savings. Opens in a new window
September 18, 2026
Is your iPhone 18 Pro arriving today? Save $30 on an Otterbox case.
SAVE $30: As of Sept. 18, get Otterbox's new iPhone 18 Pro Defender Pro Case for $49.99. That saves you $30 on its $79.99 list price for 38% off. Opens in a new window Credit: Otterbox Otterbox Defender P
September 18, 2026
Here’s how much iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max repairs will cost you
Dropped your iPhone and cracked your screen? That'll cost you. Here's how much.It's iPhone launch day! Did you get a brand new iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max? Did you see John Ternus at the Apple store? If so, congratulations! Also, and this is very important, don't drop it.Apple has shared just