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The trade war is making homebuyers brace for a spike in mortgage interest rates.
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It's no secret that Apple devices tend to be in particularly high demand, whether it's your nephew who wants an iPad, your sister who needs a set of AirPods or your parent who could really use a new MacBook. Unfortunately, that demand can make finding big discounts on Apple gadgets a bit harder than usual. But make no mistake: Good Apple deals are usually out there, so long as you know where to look.
To make things easier for you, we're keeping a running list of the best Apple deals on AirPods, MacBooks, iPads and more that you can shop right now. Just note that you'll find the best Apple deals from retailers like Amazon,
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There's no denying the allure of shiny new tech (I mean, have you seen the smartphone images Engadget's Sam Rutherford takes?). But you don't always have to shell out for the latest model to get a good gadget. Buying refurbished will be much easier on your wallet, sometimes saving you hundreds of dollars over buying new. And with tariffs threatening to increase the costs of all goods — tech included — going the refurbished route might become the more popular option in the near future. And let's not forget, buying refurbished is far easier on the environment, since the majority of a device's environmental impact happens in the manufacturing process and, as a bonus, it keeps old tech out of the e-waste stream for a little longer.
There's no regulation for what constitutes "refurbished" tech, but it's often a level or two above "used" items you'd buy off a guy on the street. Refurbished usually means the device has undergone some combination of testing, cleaning and repair — often all three — and it should perform as if it were new, with only minor scuffs to indicate its past life. But some outlets aren't as trustworthy as others when it comes to refurbished options. We have a few recommendations for places to find refurbished tech that all have documented processes for how they handle the process. We also point out what to look for when you're shopping for such tech, so you get something as close to
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 Despite being more than two years old, Apple's AirPods Pro 2 still dominate the premium wireless-earbud space, thanks to a potent mix of top-tier audio, class-leading noise cancellation, and Apple's habit of delivering major new features through software updates. With AirPods Pro 3 widely expected to arrive in 2025, prospective buyers now face a familiar dilemma: snap up the proven AirPods Pro 2 at today's prices, or hold off for the next-generation model that could raise the bar once again.
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There have been plenty of stories of poor-quality cables frying components, shorting chargers, or even catching fire, so we've gone to great lengths to test many options, including some of the best USB-C cables you can get and some of the most hazardous to avoid.
Here are some key gotchas you need to be aware of before buying a USB-C cable these days. Learn how to spot the bad ones and what you can do to end up with one that's fast, durable, and priced well.
Don't buy from no-name brands
This tip is true for most electronics, but it's especially important for USB-C cables. You might think a USB-C cable is just a bit of wiring in a sheath, but actually there are several safety features — at least, there should be — that ensure safe power delivery.
Of course, just because safety regulations exists doesn't mean that all manufacturers follow them, especially manuf
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 Microsoft just announced that Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One owners can now stream select games they own directly from the console. This feature is exclusive to Game Pass Ultimate members.
What's the point of this? It's intended to save both time and hard drive space. Gamers can jump right in immediately, without having to download and install a giant file. It doesn't work with every game. As of this writing, there are over 100 titles that enable this feature. They include standouts like Assassin's Creed Shadows, Animal Well, Baldur's Gate 3 and Hogwarts Legacy, among others.
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Even if gadget prices surge, we have plenty of cheaper options, like buying last year's phone model instead of the latest and greatest.
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