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As far as the best running headphones go, we're still obsessing over the range of audio devices that Shokz has, especially those on offer right now during Amazon Prime Day.

I recently rounded up the best workout headphones deals and thought they're all solid picks, but not all of them are suited to running and intense cardio quite like Shokz. With that said, if you're more of a runner and less of a gym rat, investing in a good pair of headphones from Shokz might work out for you much better in the long run. Pun intended.

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Our best overall running headphones, the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2, are now down to $124.95 from $179.95 on Amazon in the US. There's also a UK deal to match, taking the same pair of headphones down to £134 from £169.

However, if bone conduction headphones aren't on your list this Prime Day and you'd rather go without the connective band, the Shokz OpenFit 2+ are a great alternative, now $109 from $199.95 — and £144 down from £179 in the UK.

Last year, I ran my first half-marathon, ticking off another bucket list achievement, but deciding to go music-less was a huge mistake. Besides, my current headphones aren't designed for high-intensity running, which is why I wish I had looked into these models from Shokz before completing the whole 13 miles.

Today's best Shokz deals in the US

If you're a keen swimmer and are looking for a pair of headphones to soundtrack your way up and down the lanes, the OpenSwim Pro are a solid shout thanks to its Bluetooth connectivity for live music streaming, which has been added to the existing built-in MP3 support. This means they're ideal for listening to music both in and out of swimming environments.

Read our full Shokz Open Swim Pro reviewView Deal

As Amazon doesn't have price history information for these in the US, we don't know if this is a record low for the OpenFit 2+. But what we do know is that $90 off is a staggering discount on a pair of fitness headphones we said were "better than Bose".

Read our full Shokz OpenFit 2+ reviewView Deal

A $55 saving on the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 (bone conduction headphones that don't actually go into your ear) is not to be sniffed at, especially as it's the biggest discount these headphones have ever had — they briefly dropped to $139 before now, but never this low! Available in both standard and mini sizes in three colors, the Pro 2 uses bone conduction and air conduction to deliver great sound on multiple fronts, all while keeping you aware of your surroundings.

Read our full Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 review View Deal

These only came out last year, and we gave them 4.5 out of 5 in our glowing review – so this discount is fantastic. Clip-style open earbuds hook onto your ear, and don't go into the ear canal – they're really comfortable, they leave you able to hear the world around you as well as your music, and they sound superb.

Read our full Shokz OpenDots One reviewView Deal

Today's best Shokz deals in the UK

OpenRun Pro 2 (a set of bone conduction headphones that don't actually cover the ears, so are almost like open earbuds!) are among the very best running headphones available right now, at the lowest price they've ever been – a solid Prime Day no-brainer for the long-distance runner in your life.

Read our full Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 reviewView Deal

If you're in the UK, you can also get the Shokz OpenFit 2 for a record-low price. These excellent open earbuds are the ideal pick for runners and they are much easier to recommend at this massively discounted price. Get them for the impressive sound quality, lengthy battery life and dependable fit.

Read our full Shokz OpenFit 2 review View Deal

The OpenFit 2+ are slightly more pricey than the standard OpenFit 2, but there's a reason. Not only do they have incredible sound and fit comfortably even as a glasses wearer, but the battery life runs on a durable 11 hours playtime, 48 hours with the charging case.

Read our full Shokz OpenFit 2+ reviewView Deal

This is a pretty great discount to score since these earbuds are just over a year old. The OpenDots One are comfortable, pack solid audio, and are now even more affordable than before. What's not to love about this better-than-Black Friday deal?

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More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from £5
• Fans: from £20
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Gaming: £90 off PlayStation 5
• Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
• Laptops: from £149
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
• Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura

• Grand Theft Auto 6 is currently available to pre-order
• The standard edition version of the game costs $79.99 / £69.99
• The majority of those we polled said its price was too high

With Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders live right now, there's been plenty of discussion about the game's price.

Two versions of the game are available: a standard edition that costs $79.99 / £69.99 / AU$129.95 and an upgraded Ultimate Edition that throws in some bonus digital content for $99.99 / £89.99 / AU$159.95.

In my eyes, it's a pretty reasonable price point. The game has taken over a decade to develop and is estimated to have a massive budget, which has led some analysts to suggest that prices could start at as much as $100 / £100 / AU$200 before they were made official.

In the US, it's $10 more expensive than most major games, which generally go for $69.99. In the UK, it's actually the same price as most other releases with the likes of Ghost of Yotei or Stellar Blade also costing £69.99.

Still, according to a poll we ran with TechRadar readers, some fans are disappointed, particularly given the fact that physical versions of GTA 6 won't actually contain a proper disc but rather a printed download code.

Most think GTA 6 costs too much

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We took to our almost 400,000 member strong WhatsApp channel to find out what our readers think and, after 459 responses, the results are pretty interesting.

Overall, the majority (59%) of responses said that GTA 6 is priced too high. Of that group, 68% stated that they would not by the game — vowing that "Rockstar just lost a sale" — while 32% admitted they would buy the game anyway, even if they thought it was too much.

Meanwhile, 41% were keen to get a pre-order locked in, selecting the option that said they will definitely "be there day one". This means that on the whole 59% said they were going to buy the game, even if they expressed concern with the price.

This leaves a sizeable minority that have seemingly been completely turned off. We'll have to wait and see whether this reservation is reflected in the official sales figures when they eventually release.

Salesmate is an increasingly popular CRM platform that aims to streamline and automate the sales process for businesses of all sizes. It offers an impressive array of features, with a particular focus on advanced sales automation capabilities.

A few standout features include a 360-degree contact management system to easily capture, enrich, and track leads, customizable sales pipelines and workflows, and robust email marketing tools. The automation journeys are especially powerful, allowing you to personalize customer experiences and almost completely automate the journey from lead to sale.

That said, Salesmate does have some drawbacks. It's not the most affordable CRM out there, with pricing that increases based on the number of contacts. The advanced features, while very capable, can also mean a steeper learning curve for new users. And customer support is limited on most plans. But overall, Salesmate is a compelling modern CRM for sales teams that want to leverage automation.

Salesmate core capabilties

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Salesmate packs a punch when it comes to must-have CRM capabilities. At its core, it offers robust contact management that allows you to track all interactions and activities with leads and customers in one centralized database. You can easily import contacts from various sources, enrich the data, and segment them using smart views and filters for targeted outreach.

The visual sales pipeline builder is intuitive and flexible, letting you create multiple pipelines with customized stages to match your unique sales process. As deals progress through the stages, you gain visibility into the health of your pipeline.

Sales forecasting is especially good. Reps can predict their numbers based on the likelihood of deals closing, giving management more accurate revenue projections. The built-in performance analytics are also impressive, with the ability to slice and dice data using different filters to generate insightful reports and dashboards.

Salesmate doesn't skimp on productivity boosters either. You can automate routine tasks like sending follow-up emails, setting reminders, and updating fields. Plus, the mobile app with offline access keeps road warriors in the loop at all times.

Where Salesmate really shines is its AI assistant called Sandy. You can delegate admin work to Sandy via voice or chat commands - from scheduling meetings to logging notes and follow-ups. This frees up significant time for reps to focus on selling.

The platform also ventures beyond typical CRM functionality with its marketing automation tools. You can build email campaigns, design landing pages, and create multi-step journeys to nurture leads.

Other thoughtful features include website live chat, chatbots for 24/7 lead capture and support, and a drag-and-drop newsletter builder. All these allow businesses to engage customers across channels without relying on separate point solutions.

Salesmate is an extremely well-rounded CRM that can streamline sales operations for small and midsize companies. By bringing sales, marketing, and service into a single platform, it eliminates data silos and fosters seamless collaboration. While not as complex as enterprise systems, Salesmate offers just the right mix of core and innovative features to drive productivity and revenue growth.

How easy is Salesmate CRM to use?

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Salesmate's clean and modern design makes navigating the platform a breeze, even for those new to CRMs. The customizable pipelines allow users to tailor their sales processes to their specific needs, ensuring efficient lead management and minimizing the learning curve.

Salesmate also offers robust accessibility features, such as built-in email tracking, which provides valuable insights into email interactions and enables prompt follow-up actions. The integration options are another highlight, allowing seamless connection with various third-party tools and applications, streamlining workflows, and enhancing productivity.

In my experience, Salesmate's onboarding process is smooth and straightforward, with a variety of helpful resources available, including video tutorials, webinars, and a comprehensive knowledge base. The company also provides excellent customer support, with responsive and knowledgeable representatives ready to assist users at any stage of their journey.

One particularly impressive aspect of Salesmate is the ease with which users can set up web forms to capture lead information. The process is simple and intuitive, requiring no technical expertise. This feature alone can save businesses countless hours and help them focus on what matters most – engaging with prospects and closing deals.

While the platform offers a wide range of customization options, some users might find the level of granularity a bit overwhelming at first. However, the platform's well-organized settings and clear documentation make it easy to navigate these options and tailor the CRM to specific business requirements.

Overall, Salesmate's commitment to user experience shines through in its thoughtfully designed interface, accessible features, and comprehensive support resources. With a relatively short learning curve and powerful tools at their fingertips, users can quickly become proficient in leveraging Salesmate to streamline their sales processes and drive business growth.

Salesmate integrations

Salesmate CRM offers an impressive array of pre-built integrations and connectors that allow it to seamlessly integrate with many popular business applications. The platform has native integrations with Gmail, Google Drive, Google Meet, Microsoft 365, Slack, ActiveCampaign, AWeber, BigCommerce, DocuSign, Dialpad, QuickBooks, and over 700 other apps through Zapier.

I was pleased to see that Salesmate provides a clean and well-documented API that enables developers to build custom integrations. The API allows access to core CRM data and functions like accounts, contacts, deals, activities, and more. This opens up a lot of possibilities for businesses to connect Salesmate with their existing tech stack.

For non-developers, Salesmate's integration with Zapier is a big plus. Zapier acts as a bridge, letting you connect Salesmate with thousands of the most popular apps without writing any code. You can set up automated workflows to sync data, trigger notifications, and more. Having tested a couple of Zaps myself, I can say the process is quite intuitive.

Another standout integration is with Integrately, a no-code integration platform. Integrately provides a visual interface to create complex automated processes spanning multiple apps. So you can use it to deeply embed Salesmate into your workflows without relying on developers.

In my experience, the pre-built integrations work smoothly and reliably. I didn't encounter any issues with data syncing or app connectivity. Salesmate's UI for configuring integrations is also clean and user-friendly.

One minor drawback is that compared to some other CRMs, Salesmate has a smaller number of pre-built integrations. However, the critical ones for sales and marketing are well covered. And you can always build a custom integration using the API when needed.

How good is Salesmate customer support?

In terms of customer support, I found that Salesmate provides a few key channels for users to get help. They offer 24/5 email support for all plans, with live chat also available for those who prefer the written medium.

A ticketing system allows customers to track the real-time status and progress of their support issues via both live chat and email. This gives users more visibility into how their problems are being handled.

Salesmate also provides some self-service support options. They have a knowledge base with guides and tutorials. An official user community is also available, but with most posts over a year old, the forum sees little activity.

As for the quality and responsiveness of their support, user reviews are generally positive. Several reviewers praised the helpfulness of the support team. That said, the lack of twenty-four-hour availability on weekends, even on higher plans, is a bit disappointing.

Salesmate pricing and plans

Plan

Basic

Pro

Business

Price

$23/user/month

$39/user/month

$63/user/month

Best For

Small teams with basic CRM needs

Growing businesses requiring sales automation

Established teams looking for advanced features

Features

Unlimited contacts/deals

Email marketing tools

Workflow automation

Sales automation

Custom dashboard

Team inbox

Power dialer

Team management

Increased customization

Limitations

No sales automation or team management

Limited customization options

May be costly for smaller teams

When it comes to CRM pricing, Salesmate takes a straightforward approach with four tiers to choose from. The Basic plan at $23/user/month provides essential contact and deal management features. For more advanced functionality like automation and bulk emails, the Pro plan at $39/user/month is a good bet.

The Pro plan ($39/user/month billed annually) introduces Salesmate's true sales automation engines. This tier is optimized for expanding mid-sized sales operations, unlocking complex automated goal tracking, email scheduling, centralized team email inboxes, and highly customizable reporting dashboards to track individual sales representative metrics. Growing teams that need custom dashboards and reports can opt for the Business plan at $63/user/month. Enterprise-level pricing is also available for those needing a tailored solution.

One aspect of Salesmate's pricing that caught my attention is the built-in phone and SMS rates. You can get local or toll-free numbers starting at just $1.10 per month and purchase credits as needed for calls and texts. Having these communication tools integrated into the CRM at a reasonable cost is definitely a plus.

Before committing to a plan, Salesmate offers a 15-day free trial with full access to all features and no credit card required. I appreciate that they allow you to really put the system through its paces without limitations during the trial period. And if 15 days isn't quite enough, you can request an extension to keep evaluating.

While the pricing is generally competitive, it's worth noting a couple of things. Upgrading to a higher-tier plan will apply any unused prepaid fees to the new plan, but there are no refunds for unused accounts, partial use, or early termination. And only annual subscriptions over $500 are eligible for bank transfer payments; otherwise, it's credit card only.

But I feel Salesmate's pricing model is mostly fair and flexible enough to accommodate a variety of business needs. The monthly and annual billing options, affordable communication add-ons, and commitment-free trial are all points in its favor from a value perspective. Just be sure to carefully review the terms around upgrades and refunds to avoid any billing surprises down the line.

How we tested Salesmate

At TechRadar Pro, our CRM testing is driven by objective, real-world evaluation rather than potentially biased vendor viewpoints. To evaluate Salesmate CRM’s core promise of delivering an automated, communication-heavy workstation for outbound sales teams, our testing analysts subjected the platform to a rigorous testing methodology replicating high-volume inside sales environments.

We stress-tested Salesmate’s visual workflow builder. We set up behavioral automation trees based on real customer intent. And we monitored execution delivery rates to ensure background triggers fired smoothly without server-side lag or stuck logic queues. We monitor the metrics that matter so you don't have to before you commit to a CRM.

Salesmate CRM review: Summary

After testing SalesMate, reading its user reviews, and analyzing its pricing and documentation, I've found it to be a very capable and well-rounded CRM solution, particularly for small to midsize sales teams.

SalesMate really shines when it comes to sales automation. You can automate lead assignment, task creation, follow-up emails, and more based on triggers. The system also ventures beyond pure CRM with basic marketing tools like email campaigns and web forms. This can help small teams streamline their tech stack. Even considering a lack of more advanced marketing automation features, if your organization wants a modern, highly automated sales pipeline that avoids a steep technical learning curve, Salesmate represents fantastic value.

A judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service's proposals responding to President Trump's order, including not delivering ballots in states that don't turn over voter lists to the federal government.

By a 6 to 3 vote, the high court ruled that that federal law allows the government to stop asylum seekers from physically setting foot in the United States, effectively keeping them from applying for asylum. 

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• The first trailer for the new film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, fronted by Daisy Edgar-Jones, has been released
• Esmé Creed-Miles, Caitríona Balfe, Frank Dillane, George MacKay and Fiona Shaw are also in the cast
• The movie is set to be released in cinemas on September 25

The first trailer for the new movie adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones as lead protagonist Elinor Dashwood, has been released — you can check it out below.

Releasing in cinemas worldwide in September 25, other cast members include Esmé Creed-Miles, Caitríona Balfe, Frank Dillane, George MacKay, Herbert Nordrum, Bodhi Rae Breathnach and Fiona Shaw.

The new movie, directed by Georgia Oakley, is the eighth adaptation of the Jane Austen novel since 1971, across all global media. However, fans of the book are already worried that the new film won't live up to one version in particular: the 1995 movie led by Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson.

"Unnecessary," one fan comment on YouTube reads, with another agreeing, "Gonna be very hard to top the Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson one."

A third adds on X, "1995 stans will riot, but this looks like it actually gets the heartbreak. Count me in for the tissues and the bonnets."

While fans are already divided over the impact of Oakley's take on the classic book, we're potentially overlooking the most crucial casting of the bunch: Caitríona Balfe.

Opinion: Caitríona Balfe's Outlander experience could elevate Sense and Sensibility

We've all been so busy talking about Daisy Edgar-Jones in the role of Elinor Dashwood that we've completely neglected how inspired a piece of casting Caitríona Balfe is.

The Outlander star will be playing Mrs Dashwood, originally played by Gemma Jones in the 1995 movie. Balfe is no stranger to creating compelling historical romance, having starred as Claire in the hit Starz series since 2014.

Frankly, she's the ideal person to cast in the face of a Jane Austen remake being so noticeably divisive. The new movie will need as many safe pairs of hands as possible to fend off the 'There-was-no-point-in-making-this-movie' brigade, especially if the idea is to showcase something completely different.

As far as the above trailer is concerned, we can expect traditional period-drama vibes throughout. Universal Pictures describes the adaptation as "an irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood."

Writing for the court majority, Justice Samuel Alito that under the TPS law, the president has unreviewable authority to end the program, without intervention from the courts.

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Most plumbing jobs aren't planned. After all, a burst pipe doesn't wait for business hours. The company that answers the phone first usually wins the work.

Running that kind of business also means juggling a tight labor market and a stack of admin work that piles up the moment you stop chasing it. Now, I don’t run a home services business myself, but I’ve spent a lot of time reviewing business software for a living.

For this article, I tested different tools and platforms across five categories using sample data modeled on real plumbing scenarios, from urgent service calls to routine maintenance paperwork. Here's how it went.

#1 Field service management keeps the schedule honest

A field service management (FSM) platform schedules jobs and dispatches the closest available technician. It also stores every customer's repair history in one place, so nobody has to dig through paper invoices to remember what got replaced last time.

I tested one by building a week's worth of sample jobs, mixing emergency calls with routine maintenance the way a busy schedule actually looks. Everything was much easier to manage as the FSM software took care of most of my admin overhead. Meanwhile, my phone synced job notes and photos back to the dashboard in real time.

Industry research backs up what I saw. One 2025 survey of trade businesses found that 94% of companies using field service software reported real productivity gains. Eighty-three percent said the software helped their business grow.

The catch: techs used to working off a clipboard need real coaching before the software earns its keep. Switching systems mid-season can throw off a busy crew.

#2 Asset tracking stops tools from going missing

Plumbing crews lose more money to missing tools than most owners realize. An asset-tracking app assigns a QR code or GPS tag to every truck and major tool, so you always know who has what and where it's parked.

I built a sample inventory of tools and vehicles inside the app, then simulated one tool sitting unused in the yard for several days. The app flagged it within that same test run. It's exactly the kind of alert that would catch a missing drain snake before it becomes a bigger problem on a real job site.

Construction equipment theft costs the industry more than $1 billion a year in the US. Fewer than a quarter of stolen tools are ever recovered. One analysis found that businesses with full visibility into their assets boosted maintenance productivity by 28% and cut repair costs by 18%.

#3 AI lead capture tools answer calls you'd miss

AI-powered lead generation covers everything from chat widgets that qualify leads on your website to AI phone agents that answer calls after the office closes.

I set one up against a batch of sample after-hours calls, the kind that would normally roll to voicemail. In the test runs, several of those calls turned into booked appointments before a human ever saw the missed-call notification.

How fast you respond matters more than which specific tool you use. Contractors who reply to a lead within five minutes book the job far more often than those who wait half an hour, according to lead-response research.

Most contractors remain cautious about AI, though. One survey of more than 1,000 contractors found that just 25% use it in any meaningful way. So be sure to plan well before you roll it out.

#4 Accounting apps turn receipts into cash flow clarity

Accounting software is the least exciting tool on this list, but it's probably the one that saves the most time. It pulls in your bank transactions automatically and turns a pile of receipts into a usable profit and loss statement for your business.

I fed it a batch of sample receipts, the kind a plumbing crew would rack up in an average week. They landed already categorized in the right expense column within seconds. Generating a profit and loss statement from that sample data took minutes instead of an evening with a spreadsheet.

Manual bookkeeping eats up roughly 8 to 12 hours a month for the average small business owner. Decent software cuts that down to 2 to 4 hours.

Generic accounting platforms still fall short on job costing. They handle invoices fine, but rarely break down labor and materials by job the way a plumbing business actually needs.

#5 Training software shortens the learning curve

Specialty trade roles can take 45 to 60 days just to hire. New techs often need another 12 to 18 months before they're fully productive.

Many new techs quit within a year if there's no clear path forward for them. Forty-seven percent of trade workers say they'd leave a job that doesn't offer a clear way to learn new skills. That share has climbed sharply over the past year, according to recruitment research.

That’s why staff onboarding and training software turns tribal knowledge into a checklist that a new apprentice can actually follow. Training modules and certification checklists live in one app instead of a binder in the back of the truck.

I built a sample new-hire profile and ran it through one platform's onboarding checklist. I was able to clear the required certifications faster than I expected. The app even flagged exactly which ones were still missing instead of leaving that to memory.

Why software plays a big role in a plumbing business

Plumbing used to run on a paper schedule and word-of-mouth. Neither one has disappeared. Neither one is enough by itself anymore.

Part of the reason is the labor shortage. The industry is short an estimated 550,000 plumbers by 2027, a gap projected to cost the broader economy roughly $33 billion a year. When you can't hire your way out of a busy season, the work has to get done faster with the crew you already have.

That's what ties these five categories together. Scheduling, asset tracking, AI lead capture, accounting, and staff training don't replace a good plumber. They remove friction around everything else the job demands.

We tested each tool against scenarios modeled on how a busy plumbing business would actually use it, not as a polished sales demo. The ones that made this list are the ones that held up under that kind of pressure.

Norway's long-awaited World Cup return is being powered by a viral Viking "rowing" chant that's sweeping the world, from Boston train stations to Times Square — and the heart of Norway's parliament.

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Live Proxies has been in the proxy business since 2020, providing its services to both users and businesses around the world. The company evolved over the years, constantly adding more types of services and features.

For instance, in 2022, Live Servers were a new addition, and a year after that, static residential and rotation mobile IPs were added to the list. These days, the company now offers more than 10 million IPs in 55 locations, and is still going strong.

Plans and Pricing

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Live Proxies has two different types of proxies for individual users: rotating residential and rotating mobile. On top of that, there is a B2B option for enterprises.

The vendor offers custom pricing, but you can also pick from numerous predetermined metered plans that supply you with fixed IPs, bandwidth, and duration. To give you an example, the cheapest rotating residential plan starts at $70, which gets you 200 IPs and 4GB for 30 days. From there on, the plans increase in duration, IPs, and bandwidth. So, for instance, 350 IPs, 4GB, and 45 days will cost you $95.

You can select the location as well, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Israel, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, and Türkiye. For custom pricing in the US, you can filter down to a state, although it seems most (if not all) state-based rotating residential proxies are currently sold out.

Similarly, rotating mobile proxies (which are only available in the US, Canada, and the UK) are also listed as “sold out” at the moment.

We do want to point out that Live Proxies doesn’t offer static residential proxies anymore. These proxies are listed as ‘permanently unavailable’ and we have confirmation from the company’s support team that there are no plans to launch static proxies again.

That being said, Live Proxies also has unmetered rotating residential plans that are obviously costlier. The cheapest plan starts at $130, giving you 25 IPs for 30 days.

Businesses have the option of going with enterprise proxies and choosing one of the six available choices. The first one starts at $2,000 monthly and provides 2TB, which translates to $2 per GB. Higher-tier plans increase the bandwidth, bumping up the cost of 25 TB to $25,000 monthly ($0.80 per GB).

Generally speaking, the entire pricing structure is simple for both users and businesses. Everybody gets the same features (which we’ll cover next), though the pricing is a bit more on the expensive side compared to the competition.

Features

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Regardless of the plan choice, all non-enterprise customers get the same bag of goodies, including over 10 million IPs across 55 countries, an average response time of 1.15 seconds, 24/7 support, unused data rollover, unlimited requests, and more.

With such a package, Live Proxies has several use cases: web scraping, unrestricted eCommerce, brand protection, SEO and SERP, sneaker proxies, ad verification, social media performance, gaming, and travel aggregation, to name a few.

Rotating residential IPs

As their name suggests, rotating residential IPs regularly change. They automatically switch your connection to a different proxy IP address at specific times, which can be once an hour or every time you start a new browsing session.

Because of the persistent IP changing, rotating proxies make it much harder for websites to track what you’re doing online. If you are trying to gather data from a travel site that blocks scrapers, using these proxies helps you stay under the radar. Since the IP keeps switching, the website sees what very much looks like a stream of different users instead of one person trying to access too much information.

That being said, Live Proxies stands out in this regard because the company uses real residential IP addresses obtained from legitimate sources. People around the world agree to share their connections with the network in exchange for rewards. This allows customers to use those real-world IP addresses to get past website blocks and collect the data they need.

It’s worth noting that rotating proxies are slower and more pricier than static ones. Constant IP switching is more costly, in addition to increasing the chances of connection lag.

Rotating mobile IPs

Similar to standard rotating proxies, rotating mobile proxies use real IP addresses from phones and tablets instead of computers. This means you can easily handle several social media accounts at once without worrying about getting blocked.

Rotating mobile proxies have a unique advantage over their residential counterparts. Due to mobile IPs being shared by many users, websites and social media platforms are hesitant to ban a mobile IP. If they were to ban one, they might end up accidentally cutting off hundreds of real people in that area from using their accounts. Because of this, mobile proxies are much less likely to be blocked, making them a better choice for accessing websites with higher levels of security and restrictions.

Naturally, this superpower-like ability also makes rotating mobile proxies more expensive, compared to rotating residential ones.

However, Live Proxies’ rotating mobile proxies are currently unavailable, or rather, they have sold out at the time of writing.

B2B

For businesses, Live Proxies offers an all-in-one plan designed for enterprises. Besides access to a network of more than 10 million IP addresses spanning 55 countries, companies get team collaboration, advanced targeting, full API access, dedicated support, 98% uptime for consistent performance, and more for a single monthly fee.

This plan is perfect for businesses with heavy data needs, like price comparison websites that frequently scrape data from many different places online.

Ease of Use

We didn’t run into any problems while testing Live Proxies. The design is rather user-friendly, with the menus clearly listed on the left, and your main information on the right. The site uses a clean white background with blue highlights to make information easy to find, so even if you are a tech newbie, you will figure it out quickly.

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You can find helpful information on the Live Proxies website in their knowledge base, which covers the most common questions. If you need extra help, you can send in a support ticket or join their official Discord channel to ask for assistance. Unfortunately, there’s no phone support or live chat feature on their site.

After our inquiry about static residential proxies via support ticket, we got a speedy response in under 4 hours, which was short but right to the point.

(Image credit: Live Proxies)The Competition

Live Proxies works just as well as most other proxies we've tested, offering great speed and solid performance. The main downside is that the provider’s network is smaller than some of the top-tier competition. While the company offers 10 million IPs in 55 countries, big names like Oxylabs and Bright Data provide much larger networks, with the former offering over 175 million IPs and the latter over 400 million IPs. Both competitors cover 195 countries.

Final Verdict

Going from our previous review to today, Live Proxies remains one of the better options in the industry when fast and reliable performance is paramount. Its speed makes it a great choice for businesses that need to handle large-scale data scraping and improve search rankings. That same level of performance puts Live Proxies into worthy consideration as an option for ad verification, where timing is critical. Individual users also have plenty to look forward to, as the service is highly suitable if you need a quick connection to download a geo-locked file, play video games, access websites from other countries, or just browse your social media accounts.

• Take a look at our guide to the best proxy services

Tim Cook said that RAMageddon would make price increases "unavoidable." And now they're happening.

I need to make something abundantly clear, gentle reader. I ought perhaps to mention that we're tracking every Amazon Prime Day deal worth noticing if that's what you're after (and that the event is ongoing as I type), but, probably because of this big sale thing, I've been getting the question a lot and wanted to pin my colours to the mast.

Right then: the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) and no other set of earbuds before or since these June 2025-issue buds still offer the best active noise cancellation on the market, provided your source device doesn't have a piece of fruit with a bite taken out of it etched on the back. I test earbuds as a full-time job and have done so since 2019 (I know, nice work, etc.), so it's my job to know these things.

Other buds can offer better sound; I might point you towards Technics or Bowers & Wilkins here. And there are further buds I'd nudge you towards if you want novel features (here it is impossible not to note Samsung's own sets with live translation, as well as the ubiquitous ice-white offerings from Tim Cook's behemoth, some of which can monitor your heart rate). But for solid ANC, with music present and correct? Bose wrote the book on the technology, and Bose's buds are emphatically still the best.

And although I'm contractually bound to tell you that right now, you can get the QCU Earbuds (2nd Gen) for a whopping £89 off, since they're now £209 rather than £299 at Amazon (and their lowest discount before today was to £249, so it's big), that's not why I'm here.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

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No, I want to set the record straight once and for all. Until such time as a new set of earbuds swoops in and steals the spoils, this is the current, up-to-the-minute hierarchy.

Yes, AirPods Pro can cut out the noise, and I've got a roundup of the top AirPods Prime Day deals if you need 'em. But unless you own an iPhone, those won't serve you as well — which is how Apple wants to keep it. If you're on Android, I maintain that the earbuds you're reading about now are hands-down the best. And they don't care what file format or streaming service you're listening to when it comes to offering the excellent head-tracked spatial stuff, too…

Today's best Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) deal

Black Friday late last year was the first-ever saving I saw on this set of 5-star, 2025-release noise-cancelling earbuds, and that saw them drop to £249. Here's the thing: Bose products rarely see discounts, and that is because they basically walk all over anything else on the market for noise cancellation (except maybe Apple's AirPods Pro 3 — but if you don't own an iPhone, I don't recommend those, however good the deal). A lowest-seen fee on a truly excellent set of new earbuds from Bose? Yes please. View Deal

My in-depth Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) review is the place to go for my own even more detailed appraisal, but a cursory glance at the maximum five-star rating is perhaps all you need, along with this: They're just really, really good.

Also, for those with particular interest, the 'Sonic Sangria' finish pictured above is in the deal (hurrah!), and please believe me when I tell you they get plenty of compliments when I wear them. (All other finishes are included in the deal, though.)

I keep these buds beside my home desk, because the tree surgeons have been out in force recently (joy), and nothing cuts out chainsaw shrieks and the sound of falling timber quite like these. I also keep them here for when I'm testing the active noise cancellation efficacy of the competition. Yes, the Bose QCUE (2nd Gen) are essentially my reference product for ANC — a benchmark for what can be achieved in an in-ear design, if you've got a very special set of skills.

With this particular second-generation model, you get wireless charging from the box (which wasn't so with the originals) and multi-point connectivity that works seamlessly, something the original QCU Earbuds also bizarrely lacked on their release.

I also need to point out that I adore the Immersive audio profiles, which somehow mix device- and streaming service-agnostic spatial audio plus Bose's iconic noise-nixing to provide various vigorous, zealous, exciting soundstages for your movies or music.

Some of the best earbuds on the market? Oh absolutely. And one of the best Prime Day earbuds deals I've seen? Oh, OK then — 100% yes.

More Prime Day deals

• Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from £5
• Fans: from £20
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Gaming: £90 off PlayStation 5
• Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
• Laptops: from £149
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
• Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura

AeroPress coffee makers are super versatile, portable, and easy to use — and they're going cheap for Amazon Prime Day. The deals include both the AeroPress Original and the compact AeroPress Go, both in a rainbow of colors. Even if you already own one, like I do, you might be tempted to grab another while they're going chep.

• Check out the full Amazon Prime Day sale

There's also a great deal on the AeroPress Original XL, which is a great size for making a large carafe of coffee to share at home, at the office, or at camp. Pair it with the AeroPress Original XL Flow Filter Cap, which prevents coffee dripping before you start to press the plunger, and you've got total control over how your coffee is extracted - all for a bargain Prime Day price.

AeroPress Prime Day deals

AeroPress AeroPress Original

AeroPress AeroPress Original, Pink

AeroPress AeroPress Original, Green

AeroPress AeroPress Original, Red

AeroPress AeroPress Original, Clear

AeroPress AeroPress Go Plus, Cream

AeroPress Aeropress Go Plus, Pink

AeroPress Aeropress Original XL

AeroPress AeroPress Go

AeroPress AeroPress XL Flow Control Filter Cap

AeroPress AeroPress Bundle - Premium

AeroPress AeroPress Travel Mug, Red

The only thing missing is the new AeroPress Manual Coffee Grinder, which is still full price, but I'm keeping an eye on it, and will let you know as soon as it gets its first price cut. It's the best manual coffee grinder I've ever used, and it's not even close.

More Prime Day deals

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

Logistics operators are under pressure from every direction.

Warehouses are being asked to process higher volumes, respond faster to disruption and maintain tighter inventory control, all while managing labor shortages and rising operational costs.

UK Warehousing Association research shows that recruitment challenges continue to affect the sector, with only 13% of employers reporting no difficulty hiring staff and more than half anticipating critical skills shortages in the years ahead.

At the same time, investment in warehouse automation continues to accelerate. McKinsey estimates adoption is growing at more than 10% annually as operators look to improve efficiency, resilience and cost management across increasingly complex supply chains.

Yet the defining shift in logistics is no longer the rollout of isolated automation tools. It is the emergence of autonomous systems capable of continuously capturing operational data, generating live insight and supporting faster, more informed decisions across the warehouse environment.

Moving beyond static automation

Historically, automation in logistics has been limited to controlled and predictable settings. Fixed systems deliver value in stable workflows.

That is beginning to change.

Most warehouse environments are dynamic, with changing inventory, layouts and operational demands. Advances in artificial intelligence, sensing and mobile robotics are enabling more effective operation in complex environments. At the same time, digital modelling technologies are improving how operators understand and manage warehouse operations.

Gartner predicts that by 2030, half of new warehouses in developed markets will be designed as human-optional facilities, supported by robotics and digital twins. This does not signal the removal of people from logistics. It reflects a shift towards systems that can support human decision-making with more accurate and timely data.

Creating a live operational picture

One of the biggest constraints in warehouse operations is visibility. Many decisions still rely on periodic stock checks, incomplete system data or manual investigation.

Digital twins are beginning to address this challenge.

By combining continuous data capture with virtual models of the warehouse, digital twins provide a real-time view of inventory, storage and movement. This allows operators to detect discrepancies earlier and respond before issues escalate.

Deloitte research indicates that improved inventory visibility can reduce operational inefficiencies and improve fulfilment accuracy, especially in high-volume distribution settings. More broadly, the ability to maintain accurate, real-time inventory data is directly linked to warehouse performance. Industry studies predict that poor inventory accuracy can significantly increase costs through mis-picks, stockouts and excess safety stock.

Turning data into operational action

The value of autonomy increases when insight leads directly to action.

As real-time data is combined with analytics, warehouse systems can identify issues such as misplaced inventory, congestion or underutilized space as they occur. This enables faster intervention, whether through human decision-making or system-driven recommendations.

Over time, this creates a more responsive operating model. Instead of reacting to problems after they occur, warehouses can move towards continuous optimization.

McKinsey notes that advanced analytics and automation can significantly improve warehouse productivity and reduce operational costs when deployed effectively.

Scaling logistics intelligently

A persistent challenge in logistics is that growth often brings added complexity. Higher volumes typically require more labor, more oversight and more manual processes.

Autonomous systems offer a way to change that dynamic.

By automating data capture and improving decision-making, organizations can scale operations without a proportional increase in manual intervention. This is particularly important in a constrained labor market.

At the same time, newer forms of automation are designed to be more flexible than traditional fixed systems.

Autonomous mobile robots, for example, can operate within existing warehouse environments, eliminating the need for large-scale infrastructure changes and making adoption accessible more easily.

How autonomy is changing warehouse roles

Autonomy does not replace people. It changes how they contribute.

As repetitive and physically demanding tasks are automated, workers can focus more on oversight, exception management and continuous improvement. This shift is already visible in facilities where humans and machines operate together, combining physical automation with human judgement.

Safety is also a key factor. Warehousing remains a high-risk environment, with industry data showing that the transportation and storage sector, which includes warehousing and distribution, experiences above-average non-fatal injury rates and around 38,000 workplace injuries each year. Reducing manual handling and improving situational awareness through automation can help mitigate these risks.

Building resilience through visibility

Autonomy is becoming a foundational capability for modern logistics operations. The greatest value does not come from robotics alone, but from the ability to combine automation, AI and real-time operational intelligence into a single connected system.

Warehouses that can continuously monitor inventory, identify inefficiencies and respond dynamically to changing conditions will be better positioned to manage disruption and scale sustainably.

As supply chains become more complex and less predictable, the competitive advantage will increasingly belong to organizations that can make faster and more accurate decisions. The future of warehousing will depend on how effectively businesses turn operational data into meaningful action.

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Yes, the news that Apple fans have been fearing is here — Apple isn't immune to the RAM crisis and has just raised prices across Macs, iPads and the HomePod mini.

Those price hikes are global and are now live in its online store. An Apple spokesperson told Bloomberg "we know this is not welcome news, and we are working tirelessly to find solutions".

The headline news is that the MacBook Neo, praised for its excellent value, has seen its starting rise from $599 / £599 to a slightly less palatable $699 / £699. There have also been price hikes for the iPad Air, iPad Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini and some Mac Studio models.

What should you do if you were looking to buy one of those Apple products? You've can follow all the latest reaction and deals here in this liveblog...

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Hello, and welcome to this liveblog for our reaction to Apple's bombshell news today that it'll be raising prices across Macs, iPads and more.

I'd call it a 'shock' but if you've been following the news lately, it sadly isn't. The RAM crisis news continues to worsen, and Tim Cook recently dropped an unsubtle hint that "price increases are unavoidable".

So what should you do if, like me, you've been looking at upgrading your Apple kit recently? I'll be rounding up all of the latest advice and reaction from TechRadar's experts here — along with the best Prime day deals that could be your savior.

Why is Apple raising prices so much?

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The RAM crisis is actually more of a PC component crisis — and unsurprisingly, Apple has said that it's this that's forced it to make unprecedented price hikes today.

An Apple spokesperson told Bloomberg that “the rapid expansion of AI data centers has created an extraordinary surge in demand for memory and storage”. They added that the company has “never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly.”

It's very unusual for Apple make statements like this, which shows how bad the crisis has become. Apple also added it has “shielded our customers from these increases so far, but we have now reached a point where we need to begin raising prices on a number of products including today’s increases for iPad and Mac.”

So what are the price hikes?

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Here's a list of the most notable price hikes today for Apple products in the US and UK.

This isn't an exhaustive list — there are various spec configurations for Macs, for example, that will also be hit, particularly if you want to add more RAM.

But it's a handy overview if you want a quick look at the damage for your chosen product. No price hikes are welcome, but those MacBook and Mac mini ones are particularly painful considering the decent value they previously offered.

US price hikes

New price

Old price

Price difference

MacBook Neo

$699

$599

+$100

MacBook Air

$1299

$1099

+$200

MacBook Pro

$1999

$1699

+$300

Mac mini

$799

$599

+$200

iMac

$1499

$1299

+$200

Mac Studio

$2499

$1999

+$500

iPad A16

$449

$349

+$100

iPad mini

$599

$499

+$100

iPad Air

$749

$599

+$250

iPad Pro

$1199

$999

+$200

HomePod

$349

$299

+$50

HomePod mini

$129

$99

+$30

Apple TV

$199

$129

$70

UK price hikes

New price

Old price

Price difference

MacBook Neo

£699

£599

+£100

MacBook Air

£1299

£1099

+£200

MacBook Pro

£1999

£1699

+£300

Mac mini

£799

£699

+£100

Mac Studio (M4 Max)

£2499

£1999

+£500

Mac Studio (M3 Ultra)

£5,299

£3,999

+£1300

iPad Air

£749

£599

+£250

iPad Pro

£1199

£999

+£200

Deals to the rescue

If there is a small crumb of comfort from today's news, it's that there are some good deals around at Apple's old prices — which could net you some big savings.

I'll be running through some of the best of them now in this liveblog, for both the US and UK. And I have a personal stake in this too, having mulled over buying a MacBook Pro M5 just a few days ago (yes, it hurts).

So without further ago, let's get deals hunting...

iPad deals

The iPad deals below just got a whole lot better in light of today's Apple price hikes.

The iPad A16, for example, is now effectively $150 off, rather than just $50 in the US. Similarly, the iPad Pro's sale price of $899 is now a massive $300 less than Apple's new price, rather than the still-decent $100 saving you got previously.

For those in the UK, there aren't quite as many Prime Day deals right now, but there is a good one on the older iPad Air 11-inch (M3).

Today's best iPad deals in the US

While Apple just raised the starting price of the iPad A16 to $449, Amazon still has it down to just $299 for Prime Day. The most significant upgrade for this model over the previous generation is the A16 chip for faster performance, and you'll also get double the storage as standard (128GB instead of 64GB).

Other features include a sharp 11-inch Liquid Retina display and solid 12MP front- and rear-facing cameras, making this iPad the best iPad for casual streamers and scrollers.

Read our 11-inch iPad A16 review here.View Deal

Amazon has the newest iPad Air with the M4 chipset on sale for $519 right now, which is an even stronger deal with Apple's new starting price set at $749 for the 11-inch Air. In addition to Apple's superfast M4 chip inside, this iPad features a crisp Liquid Retina display, 128GB of storage as standard, 12MP front and rear cameras, and support for Apple's AI features.

Read our iPad Air 11-inch review here.View Deal

Apple's iPad Pro offers one of the best views on any tablet, thanks to a Tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR display, and excellent performance from the superfast M5 chip under the hood. For Prime Day, Amazon has the Wi-Fi, 256GB 11-inch iPad Pro with M5 at just $899, which is a 10% discount for Prime Day, but an even larger discount over Apple's new price of $1,199.

Read our iPad Pro 11-inch review here.View Deal

Much like the larger iPad Air, the 13-inch iPad Pro offers the excellent top-of-the-line iPad experience at an even bigger scale. It has an excellent, vibrant OLED screen and great performance thanks to the M5 chip. It's $100 off on Prime Day at Amazon, at just $1,099 for the Wi-Fi 256GB variant, and that's an even larger discount over Apple's new starting price of $1,499.View Deal

Today's best Apple iPad deals in the UK

If you prefer a tablet with a larger display, you can save £200 on the 13-inch iPad Air with an M3 chip and bag one for its lowest-ever price at Amazon. Apart from the bigger screen, it's identical to the 11-inch version. So, you get the same powerful M3 chip, a sharp Liquid Retina display, 12MP front and back cameras, 128GB of storage at a minimum, and Apple Intelligence compatibility for all the fancy new AI features.View Deal

What does this mean for iPhone prices?

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Fortunately, the iPhone is unaffected by today's price hikes — for now. But there's a good chance we'll see the iPhone 18 Pro get a price bump when it lands in September.

This week, we saw speculation based on JP Morgan research that the iPhone 18 Pro could get a price increase of $50-$100. It true, that would be pretty acceptable compared to the bigger price rises we've seen today.

The Apple Watch and AirPods have both also been spared price increases, though they could also be susceptible later this year (if to a lesser extent than Macs and iPads).

What MacBook deals are there?

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If you're looking to buy a MacBook, the Prime Day deals just became a lot more important — maybe even essential, given the unprecedented Apple price hikes we've seen today.

For example, in the US you can buy the MacBook Neo (Apple's most affordable laptop) for $110 less than Apple's new pricing. Earlier today, that discount was only $10.

There are even bigger savings on pricier models like the MacBook Pro. The base 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 model is available for $1549 in the US, a massive $450 under Apple's new official price. How long these deals will last, though, is anyone's guess...

Today's best Apple MacBook deals in the US

Apple's MacBook Neo has been a hit since its launch earlier this year, and Prime Day is your chance to save on this impressive machine. Right now, Amazon has the starting configuration at just $589.99, which isn't the largest discount, but still some savings. For that, you can get a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and up to 16 hours of battery life.

That Prime Day discount is made even stronger, as the Neo now starts at $699 from Apple, so it's effectively over $100 off.View Deal

If you're after the MacBook Neo with Touch ID built into the color-matched keyboard and 512GB of storage versus the 256GB starting size, Amazon's also discounting the higher-end model. This MacBook Neo is seeing a similar 2% discount, down to $689.99 from $699. But again, that's an even bigger discount now as Apple is listing this at $799!View Deal

With an impressive $150 discount, this Prime Day deal makes the 13-inch MacBook Air with M5 an excellent purchase. And Apple's price increase makes this even more of a steal, as it's $949 on Amazon and starts at $1,299 from Apple. For that price, you get the latest chipset, 16GB of RAM, and a bigger 512GB SSD for much less. Simply, it's a workhorse.

Read our MacBook Air 13-inch M5 review here.View Deal

After a larger screen, but still ultra-portable Mac? Well, the 15-inch MacBook Air with M5 is also discounted for Prime Day, down to $1,149.99 in every color. That's an even better deal than the now-$1,4999 starting price directly from Apple for the same configuration.View Deal

If you don't need an M5 Pro or M5 Max but still want a larger 14-inch screen with a Pro shell that offers more ports, Prime Day is also bringing discounts on the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip. Right now, the starting configuration with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage is 9% off at $1,549. That is an even larger discount than Apple's, though, as the M5 MacBook Pro now starts at $1,999 there.View Deal

For creative professionals, the 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the performance-driven M5 Pro chip is the one to choose, and Prime Day has it starting at $1,549. This beast flies through demanding workloads like video editing without skipping a beat. It's also a major discount compared to Apple's now-$2,499 starting MSRP.

Read our full MacBook Pro M5 review here.View Deal

Today's best Apple MacBook deals in the UK

The latest MacBook Neo has been available for less earlier this Prime Day, but is still on sale for £50 below RRP. This brand-new and fantastic laptop packs a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and up to 16 hours of battery life, all for only £650.View Deal

When I'm planning my summer get-togethers there are three important things I have to tick off my list: good food, good company, and even better music — and for the past two years, the JBL Clip 5 has helped me check off that final entry.

While there are plenty of decent Bluetooth speaker offers kicking about for Amazon Prime Day, it's annoying to see them slip through your fingers if you don't have an Amazon Prime membership. Thankfully, Best Buy is pulling through with some great deals of its own.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

Best Buy is currently matching Amazon's offer, listing the JBL Clip 5 for $59.95 down from $79.95, taking the speaker to a reasonable sub-$60 — and, unlike the Amazon offer, you don't have to sign up for a membership in order to get this deal.

Today's best JBL Clip 5 deal

The JBL Clip 5 has been one of our favorite budget-friendly Bluetooth speakers even before this current price drop. And despite its compact design and affordable price, it doesn't compromise on performance.View Deal

Despite narrowly missing out on a spot in our picks for the best Bluetooth speaker, the JBL Clip 5 is still one of our favorite models we've tested, and packs quite the punch despited its diminutive size.

It's simple to use and easy to carry around, and comes with IP67 rating, making it an ideal speaker to have at a pool party. Additionally, the fact you can hang it anywhere using its clip handle makes it a solid option for an outdoor speaker.

On the audio front, the JBL Clip 5 is surprisingly impressive for a sub-$60 Bluetooth speaker. You don't lose the details in deep bass, and while it can be a little strained with its trebles, that's pretty much to be expected given its budget-friendly price, and not a major issue for me.

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

In a 6-3 ideologically divided decision, the high court said that requiring permission in advance is an undue burden on the right to possess and carry a firearm.

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• Zscaler uncovered “Edgecution,” a malicious Edge extension deployed via fake Outlook update sites shared in Teams phishing
• Attack uses ZIP archives with Python runtime to escape browser sandbox, creating a backdoor capable of shell/PowerShell execution and system data theft
• Believed linked to Initial Access Brokers tied to ransomware group Payout Kings, showing evolving sophistication in access‑for‑sale operations

If you are using the Edge browser be careful - there is a malicious campaign going round that uses the browser to deploy a backdoor via an extension.

According to security researchers Zscaler, scammers are reaching out to their victims via Microsoft Teams, pretending to be IT support. They claim the user needs to install an Outlook update, or a spam filter, and direct the victims to a fake “Outlook Updates Management Console” website.

There, the users are instructed to run one of the three provided processes, all of which download a ZIP archive that, when executed, creates a scheduled task. This task starts the Edge browser in headless mode (invisible to the user) and installs an extension officially called “Edge Monitoring Agent”. Zscaler, on the other hand, calls it “Edgecution”.

Creating a Native Messaging manifest

The ZIP archive also contains an embedded Python runtime and a Python-based backdoor. The runtime creates a Native Messaging manifest - a file that tells the browser how to communicate with the backdoor. That’s the way the threat actors managed to escape the browser’s sandbox and run the backdoor on the compromised computer itself.

That backdoor can do multiple things, from executing shell commands, to running PowerShell and arbitrary Python code. It can also write files on the host, enumerate running processes, and gather system information.

Zscaler believes this is the work of an Initial Access Broker (IAB), a malicious group whose only job is to obtain access to a victim’s infrastructure and then sell it - or share it with a partnering group. This particular IAB, the researchers believe, is connected to a ransomware operation called Payout Kings.

“The Edgecution browser extension illustrates the evolving sophistication of initial access brokers operating in the ransomware landscape,” Zscaler warns. “The reliance on a malicious browser extension to relay commands to a Python-based native host demonstrates a creative approach to evade traditional endpoint detection.”

A full list of Indicators of Compromise (IoC) can be found on this link.

Via BleepingComputer

The central issue in the Roundup case, filed by Missouri resident John Durnell, was who decides what should appear on a pesticide or insecticide label—and whether a federal law overrides state claims.

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We're officially on day three of Prime Day 2026, and Amazon's discounts on MacBooks and iPads couldn't be better timed.

Apple just raised prices across nearly its entire Mac lineup — including MacBooks, iMac, and Mac Studio — alongside the iPad family and home products such as the HomePod and Apple TV 4K.

While Apple's online store is already reflecting the higher prices, Amazon is still offering some of the best discounts we've seen all year on MacBooks and iPads — even without updating the new original prices.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

Those deals look even better now that Apple's higher MSRPs are officially in effect. For instance, Apple now lists the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage at $1,299.99, but Amazon currently has it for $949. Likewise, the entry-level iPad now starts at $449 from Apple, while Amazon is selling it for just $299.

There's no telling how long these prices will last — though we're hoping they stick around through the remainder of Prime Day's four-day run. For now, keep scrolling for the best live deals on Macs, iPads, and Apple home devices that let you beat Apple's latest price increase.

You can even use the sidebar to jump to specific sections for each device category in the United States and the UK. Furthermore, while Apple hasn't raised prices for the Apple Watch, AirTags, or iPhone, I'm including deals for those as well since it's Prime Day after all.

Today's best iPad deals in the US

While Apple just raised the starting price of the iPad A16 to $449, Amazon still has it down to just $299 for Prime Day. The most significant upgrade for this model over the previous generation is the A16 chip for faster performance, and you'll also get double the storage as standard (128GB instead of 64GB).

Other features include a sharp 11-inch Liquid Retina display and solid 12MP front- and rear-facing cameras, making this iPad the best iPad for casual streamers and scrollers.

Read our 11-inch iPad A16 review here.View Deal

Amazon has the newest iPad Air with the M4 chipset on sale for $519 right now, which is an even stronger deal with Apple's new starting price set at $749 for the 11-inch Air. In addition to Apple's superfast M4 chip inside, this iPad features a crisp Liquid Retina display, 128GB of storage as standard, 12MP front and rear cameras, and support for Apple's AI features.

Read our iPad Air 11-inch review here.View Deal

Apple's iPad Pro offers one of the best views on any tablet, thanks to a Tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR display, and excellent performance from the superfast M5 chip under the hood. For Prime Day, Amazon has the Wi-Fi, 256GB 11-inch iPad Pro with M5 at just $899, which is a 10% discount for Prime Day, but an even larger discount over Apple's new price of $1,199.

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Much like the larger iPad Air, the 13-inch iPad Pro offers the excellent top-of-the-line iPad experience at an even bigger scale. It has an excellent, vibrant OLED screen and great performance thanks to the M5 chip. It's $100 off on Prime Day at Amazon, at just $1,099 for the Wi-Fi 256GB variant, and that's an even larger discount over Apple's new starting price of $1,499.View Deal

Today's best Apple MacBook deals in the US

Apple's MacBook Neo has been a hit since its launch earlier this year, and Prime Day is your chance to save on this impressive machine. Right now, Amazon has the starting configuration at just $589.99, which isn't the largest discount, but still some savings. For that, you can get a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and up to 16 hours of battery life.

That Prime Day discount is made even stronger, as the Neo now starts at $699 from Apple, so it's effectively over $100 off.View Deal

If you're after the MacBook Neo with Touch ID built into the color-matched keyboard and 512GB of storage versus the 256GB starting size, Amazon's also discounting the higher-end model. This MacBook Neo is seeing a similar 2% discount, down to $689.99 from $699. But again, that's an even bigger discount now as Apple is listing this at $799!View Deal

With an impressive $150 discount, this Prime Day deal makes the 13-inch MacBook Air with M5 an excellent purchase. And Apple's price increase makes this even more of a steal, as it's $949 on Amazon and starts at $1,299 from Apple. For that price, you get the latest chipset, 16GB of RAM, and a bigger 512GB SSD for much less. Simply, it's a workhorse.

Read our MacBook Air 13-inch M5 review here.View Deal

After a larger screen, but still ultra-portable Mac? Well, the 15-inch MacBook Air with M5 is also discounted for Prime Day, down to $1,149.99 in every color. That's an even better deal than the now-$1,4999 starting price directly from Apple for the same configuration.View Deal

If you don't need an M5 Pro or M5 Max but still want a larger 14-inch screen with a Pro shell that offers more ports, Prime Day is also bringing discounts on the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip. Right now, the starting configuration with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage is 9% off at $1,549. That is an even larger discount than Apple's, though, as the M5 MacBook Pro now starts at $1,999 there.View Deal

For creative professionals, the 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the performance-driven M5 Pro chip is the one to choose, and Prime Day has it starting at $1,549. This beast flies through demanding workloads like video editing without skipping a beat. It's also a major discount compared to Apple's now-$2,499 starting MSRP.

Read our full MacBook Pro M5 review here.View Deal

Today's best Apple AirPods deals in the US

This might just be the best Prime Day tech deal — Apple's AirPods Pro 3 for $179. Apple's newest premium buds feature improved Active Noise Cancellation, outstanding audio, a comfortable in-ear design, and new features such as live translation and heart-rate tracking. These do-it-all buds really are 100% flagship audio, and the noise-canceling quality is outstanding.View Deal

The AirPods 4 are Apple's cheapest AirPods, and you can find them on sale for $99, which is the lowest price we've seen this year and $30 shy of the record-low. The AirPods 4 feature a new design for all-day comfort and feature Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation. You also get a redesigned case with 30 hours of battery life and support for wireless charging via USB-C.

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Amazon has the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation on sale for $148.99, which is the best deal you can find right now. The AirPods 4 feature a new comfortable design, handy controls, and Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation.

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Amazon has the all-new AirPods Max 2 on sale for $399, which is the lowest price we've seen. The over-ear headphones now include Apple's H2 chip, which delivers adaptive audio, personalized volume, and improved voice isolation, resulting in superior sound. You're also getting up to 1.5x more Active Noise Cancellation and 20 hours of battery life.

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If you haven't heard, wired headphones are all the rage, which is why Apple's EarPods for $14.88 are an excellent Prime Day deal. A slim, quality-looking design, clear sound, and comfortable fit are just a few of their best qualities. This model works with all devices that have a Lightning connector – which is iPhone 14 and before – so if you've got a newer iPhone, you'll instead want the USB-C version ($16.99 at Amazon).View Deal

Today's best Apple Watch deals in the US

Amazon has a $50 discount on the new Apple Watch SE 3, making it an excellent bargain. The Apple Watch SE 2 currently holds the position as the best budget smartwatch, but the SE 3 more than matches it — and it's a smarter buy while it's on sale this week at Amazon.

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My favorite Prime Day Apple deal is an over $100 discount on the Apple Watch Series 11. The thinnest Apple Watch yet, with a wraparound LTP3 OLED display, it's a great-looking watch with Apple Intelligence-powered smarts and a boosted battery, clocking in at 24 hours of average use.

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You can save $100 on the brand-new Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Amazon's Prime Day sale. Packed with premium features, you're getting Cellular connectivity, a boosted 42-hour battery life, and emergency satellite messaging. Today's deal is the lowest price we've seen this year.View Deal

Today's best Apple AirTag deals in the US

Apple's second-generation AirTag with louder sound, a 50% improvmenet in range for Precision Finding, and the rest of the features that made the first-gen such a great item tracker are at the lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day 2026. Right now, Amazon has a single AirTag for just $24. View Deal

Another very good Prime Day Apple deal - Apple's 2nd-generation AirTag 4-pack is getting a first-time discount, on sale for $89. Great for people like me who tend to misplace things, simply attach the AirTag to anything you don't want to lose or keep track of, such as luggage or your keys, and your iPhone will locate the item.View Deal

Today's best Apple iPad deals in the UK

If you prefer a tablet with a larger display, you can save £200 on the 13-inch iPad Air with an M3 chip and bag one for its lowest-ever price at Amazon. Apart from the bigger screen, it's identical to the 11-inch version. So, you get the same powerful M3 chip, a sharp Liquid Retina display, 12MP front and back cameras, 128GB of storage at a minimum, and Apple Intelligence compatibility for all the fancy new AI features.View Deal

Today's best Apple MacBook deals in the UK

The latest MacBook Neo has been available for less earlier this Prime Day, but is still on sale for £50 below RRP. This brand-new and fantastic laptop packs a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and up to 16 hours of battery life, all for only £650.View Deal

Today's best Apple AirPods deals in the UK

Apple's newest premium buds feature improved Active Noise Cancellation, outstanding audio, a comfortable in-ear design, and new features such as live translation and heart-rate tracking. To use, these are the do-it-all buds that offer excellent audio quality and top-tier noise-cancellation. Today's deal is the best price you can find on Apple's newest AirPods, and just £5 more than the record-low price.View Deal

This is a new record-low price for Apple's newest buds. The AirPods 4 feature a new design for all-day comfort and pack Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation. You also get a redesigned case with 30 hours of battery life and support for USB-C for wireless charging. Just be aware that this cheaper version does not support active noise cancellation, so it may be worth paying the extra to get that benefit with the deal below.View Deal

Willing to spend a bit more? Amazon's early Prime Day deals feature the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation for their lowest price ever. These AirPods 4 feature a new comfortable design, handy controls, and Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalised spatial audio and voice isolation. There's also that all-important ANC to block out distracting noises and outside sounds, which is great when you want to focus at work or are commuting.View Deal

The AirPods Max use an Apple-designed dynamic driver to provide high-fidelity audio — and they sound fantastic for it. Exceptional active noise cancellation, personalised Spatial Audio, and Dolby Atmos support all reinforce that. They feel good on your head as well, thanks to the knit-mesh canopy and memory foam ear cushions, so you can easily wear them for the full 20 hours of battery life if you ever want or need to. Grab them now for a record-low price.View Deal

Today's best Apple Watch deals in the UK

Here's a new record-low price for the Apple Watch SE 3. Apple's cheaper smartwatch is currently our pick for the best Apple Watch to buy if you're on a budget, as it delivers a full health and fitness tracking experience, all the convenient on-wrist features you need, and that familiar Apple style, but at a fraction of the price.View Deal

The latest Apple Watch 11 is down to its lowest-ever price in the latest Amazon Prime Day sale. The thinnest Apple Watch yet, with a wraparound LTP3 OLED display, it's a great-looking watch with Apple Intelligence-powered smarts and a boosted battery compared to previous devices, clocking in at 24 hours of average use.View Deal

This is the lowest price for one of Apple's latest and most advanced wearables — not bad, considering it was only released just last September. Apple deals are very few and far between, and though £100 off may seem a little stingy, it's quite the steal for a brand new premium Apple device.View Deal

Today's best Apple AirTag deals in the UK

This four-pack of the best-selling Apple AirTags is on sale for 15% off for Prime Day. These are a great way to keep track of keys, your phones, a child's backpack, luggage, or any other possession you'd rather not misplace. The AirTag can be attached to anything you don't want to lose, and your iPhone will locate it or send out a ping so you can track it down.View Deal

Today's best Apple iPhone deals in the UK

The high-end iPhone 17 Pro Max has fallen to its lowest-ever price at Amazon. We gave this premium handset an impressive 4.5-stars in our review for its stellar performance and fantastic cameras. Quite simply, if you demand a lot from your phone, this is easily one of the best you can buy right now.View Deal

The Apple iPhone Air 512 GB is the thinnest iPhone ever. It has a 6.5-inch Display with ProMotion, a powerful A19 Pro chip, Center Stage Front Camera, all-day battery life and a whopping 24% off thanks to this Amazon Prime Day deal.View Deal

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34