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Amazon is discounting the Talix 20,000‑mAh power bank to $29.99, offering 190 W total output with two 140 W USB‑C ports and an 18 W USB‑A port. The one‑pound device can fully charge high‑power laptops such as the 2026 MacBook Pro 16″ M5 and gaming handhelds like the Xbox Ally X, delivering up to 140 W per port. Its 20,000 mAh (74 Wh) capacity meets TSA carry‑on limits and supports multiple devices simultaneously. The deal includes free shipping with coupon code “PZK89B7L.” [...]

iOS 27.2 beta 4, released for developers today, introduces a new Apple Music app icon and several design changes. The icon shifts to a monochrome white or black version depending on light or dark mode, replacing the previous colorful branding. The Music app’s tab bar now uses blue for the active tab, and widgets adopt a black background. Within the Library, section headers are stripped of color, adopting a black‑and‑white scheme. These updates continue Apple’s gradual Apple [...]

Tower Semiconductor and Semtech announced a renewed multi‑year SiGe manufacturing partnership, extending a 20‑year collaboration. Semtech will secure dedicated silicon germanium capacity at Tower’s fabs in the United States, Israel, and Japan to support its growing AI data‑center optical interconnect portfolio. The agreement targets high‑speed analog front‑end components—TIAs, modulators, laser drivers, and equalizers—needed for 800 Gbps to 3.2 Tbps links. The partnership builds on recent award‑winning 224 Gbps TIAs and aims to secure supply resilience for future AI interconnect generations. [...]

Apple released the fourth developer betas for its 27.2 update series, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS builds. The new betas replace earlier versions (e.g., iOS 27.2 beta 4 is 24B5110a) and introduce additional features and refinements before the public release. Apple also issued release‑candidate builds for macOS 15.8.2 and 26.7.2. The rollout follows earlier beta rounds that added a redesigned Health app, FaceTime dual capture, and a preview of an AutoLock security feature. Developers are advised [...]

Licube, a San Francisco‑based startup, has licensed technology from Hirosaki University to separate lithium‑6 from natural lithium, a critical step for future fusion power plants that rely on tritium breeding. The company’s electrolyzer uses a ceramic membrane to enrich lithium‑6 to 99.995%, enabling fusion reactors to produce their own tritium via neutron capture. Licube estimates a $50 billion market by 2040 and plans to serve semiconductor, pharmaceutical, fission, and aerospace sectors while fusion matures. The firm showcased its technology [...]

Steelseries released the Arctis Nova Pro Omni headset in May, offering cross‑platform compatibility, a hot‑swappable battery, active noise cancelation, and a GameDAC with LC3+ codec. The model retains the premium sound and comfort of its predecessor while adding OmniPlay, enabling simultaneous connections to up to four devices via USB, Bluetooth, and line‑in. The headset is priced at $400, but a coupon code “SSPOUT20” lowers the price to $319.99, saving 20% and making the high‑end model more accessible. [...]

Apple announced the release of developer and public firmware betas for several AirPods models, including AirPods Pro 3, during a busy product launch day in Cupertino. The new firmware, identified by build number 9B5043a, is part of a broader rollout that also featured macOS 27.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, and the HomeView smart display. Users can join the public beta via AirPods settings on iPhone, with reset instructions provided for troubleshooting. The update’s [...]

Nothing announced the General Release of its Android 17 update (OS 5.0) for the Phone 3, ending a two‑month beta period. The rollout includes deeper phone customization, a new Glyph Interface app, the Geist typeface, and upgraded Essential AI tools such as real‑time transcription and Smart Collections. Users can check for the update via Settings > System > System Update. The release will occur in a staggered fashion, with some regions receiving the patch earlier than others.