Apple's AirPods lineup, including the AirPods 4, AirPods Pro (second-gen), and AirPods Max, are currently available at significant discounts. The AirPods 4 standard model is priced at $99.99 at Amazon and Walmart, down from $129, while the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation sells for around $168.99 at Amazon, Walmart, and Costco. The AirPods Pro (second-gen) with a USB-C charging case are discounted to $199 on Amazon and Walmart from $249. The premium AirPods Max are available for $449.99 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, reduced from $549. These discounts offer savings during various events and throughout the year, making it a great time to buy these popular wireless earbuds and headphones from Apple.

Google has announced a significant reversal on its previous plan to deactivate all shortened goo.gl URLs by August 25th. While URLs showing a deactivation warning due to inactivity since late 2024 will cease to function, all other goo.gl links will remain active and functional. This change comes after Google's initial plan, announced in July 2024, to discontinue support citing a sharp decline in traffic with over 99% of URLs inactive in the past month. Google acknowledged the widespread use of these links across various media and responded to user feedback by preserving active links.

While many of Nintendo's hardware products in the US have seen price increases due to upcoming Trump administration tariffs, the price of the Switch 2 remains unchanged. This includes all versions of the original Switch, various accessories, and even a motion-activated alarm clock. Nintendo is using a cautious approach, avoiding the risk of raising the new console's price and instead trying to recover costs through safer means without risking the console's market success.

Evo 2025, the largest fighting game tournament in North America, kicks off this weekend with nine Twitch channels showcasing top players worldwide. Fans can watch classic games like Street Fighter and Tekken alongside newer titles such as Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and Rivals of Aether II. The tournament runs from today until late Sunday, August 3rd. Despite a decrease in participants compared to last year, Evo 2025 promises exciting competition and plenty of reasons to watch.

Apple's newest MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models featuring M-series chips are available with attractive discounts. The 2020 M1 MacBook Air remains a budget-friendly option at Walmart for $599, while newer models like the M2 and M3 MacBook Air offer advanced performance and features with significant price cuts at Best Buy and Amazon. The latest M4 MacBook Airs come in 13-inch and 15-inch variants, priced starting at $799 and $999 respectively after discounts. MacBook Pro deals include M3 and M4 chip models, with base configurations starting at $1,299 at Amazon and Best Buy. The M4 Mac Mini desktops also boast new designs and chipset upgrades, with deals starting at $539. These offers provide excellent options across various configurations, balancing performance, features, and price.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones, known for their comfort and excellent noise cancellation, are now available at a $130 discount, priced at $229 across Amazon, Bose, and Best Buy. These headphones feature two listening modes, Quiet and Aware, up to 24 hours of battery life, and multipoint connectivity. They fold neatly for easy storage, making them ideal for campus life. Additional deals include the Bose TV Speaker at $199, Patagonia Black Hole Duffel at $158.99, and the Anker Nano Power Bank at $46.74, all suitable for back-to-school needs.

Fujifilm has announced significant price increases across its camera and lens lineup, with hikes reaching up to $800 for certain models. The popular X100VI camera's price rose from $1,599 to $1,799, while the X-T5 increased from $1,699 to $1,899. The high-end GFX100 II saw an $800 jump, from $7,499 to $8,299. Lens price increases are more modest, ranging from $50 to $150. These changes coincide with impending tariffs set to take effect on August 7th, affecting imports from China and Japan. Fujifilm's supply chain shifts and tariff negotiations have influenced these price adjustments, which are expected to be permanent. Other camera makers like Leica and Canon have also raised prices in response to these tariffs.

A federal jury in Florida has found Tesla partly responsible for a fatal 2019 crash involving its Autopilot software, resulting in $200 million in punitive damages and $43 million in compensatory damages. The crash involved Tesla owner George McGee, who crashed while using Autopilot, resulting in the death of Naibel Benavides. Tesla maintains its Autopilot system promotes automotive safety and plans to appeal the verdict. The case highlights ongoing controversy over Tesla's Autopilot claims and its safety implications.

Epic Games has won a significant legal victory against Google, with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upholding a 2023 jury verdict that found Google's app store and payments system to be illegal monopolies. This decision could lead to a permanent injunction forcing Google to open up Android to third-party app stores, significantly altering the Android ecosystem. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney declared the appeal a 'total victory,' and Epic plans to introduce its own app store within Google Play. The injunction would require Google to allow rival app stores, access to the full Google Play app catalog, and prohibit certain anti-competitive practices like mandatory use of Google Play Billing. Google plans to continue appealing, possibly to the Supreme Court, arguing that the decision could harm user safety, choice, and innovation. The case highlights the distinct market differences between Google's open Android ecosystem and Apple's closed system, with the court recognizing Google's monopoly in Android app distribution and in-app billing markets.

Tesla's robotaxi rides in San Francisco are currently operating with humans at the wheel. The service, newly launched in San Francisco and earlier in Austin, Texas, includes a safety monitor or human driver as per California regulations. California requires three permits for commercial robotaxi services, but Tesla has only obtained one, allowing operations with a human driver. Waymo, an Alphabet subsidiary, is the only company with full permits for fully driverless commercial rides in San Francisco. Despite this, Tesla CEO Elon Musk plans to expand robotaxi services to other states including Florida, Nevada, and Arizona, aiming for fully autonomous rides in the future.