This Sony 48-Inch OLED TV Is $400 Off Right Now

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If you’re in the market for a new Sony OLED Smart TV, this Sony 48-inch A90K 4K HDR TV OLED Smart Google TV is now $998, down from $1,399.99, its lowest price ever, according to price-tracking tools. It has 4K resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and its 8.5ms response time makes it perfect for playing a PlayStation 5 and other games. Amazon also offers delivery to your specified room and an unpacking service, for $19.99 and $29.99, respectively. If you want your old TV hauled away, Amazon charges $69.99 for that service.

Sony 48-Inch OLED TV

Sony 48-Inch OLED TV is more than $400 off

$998.00 at Amazon

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Its OLED and XR Triluminos Pro technology allows for billions of colors, so each picture is clear and bright, and it has a maximum speaker output of 25 watts. As a Google TV, you get over 700k movies and series and access to more than 10,000 apps, including Netflix, Peacock, HBO Max, Prime Video, and more. The TV’s Bravia Core also lets you redeem 10 movies and enjoy 24 months of unlimited, high-quality streaming.

For connectivity, you have ports for Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, and USB. It comes with a one-year manufacturer's warranty.

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This Anker Smart-Display Fast Charger Is 35% Off Right Now

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A phone charger doesn't usually offer much to look at, but Anker’s Nano Smart Display Charger tries to make charging a little more informative—it shows real-time charging power, battery status, and temperature information, and on supported iPhones and iPads, it can also recognize the device and adjust charging accordingly. The recognition feature is limited, though; Samsung, Pixel, and other phones will still charge but without getting the same device-specific information. If those extra insights sound useful, Amazon currently has this 45W charger for $25.99, down from $39.99, which price trackers show is its lowest price so far.

45W Fast Charging USB-C Wall Charger

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30W USB-C GaN Charger

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The 45W output should be enough to fast-charge many phones and tablets, although the actual speed will depend on the device and cable you use. Under its test conditions, an iPhone 17 Pro reached 50% in about 20 minutes (according to the manufacturer), so there is enough power here for a quick top-up before heading out. There’s also a Care Mode, which is an interesting feature, especially if you tend to leave your phone plugged in overnight—Anker says it can keep a phone’s battery temperature up to nine degrees Fahrenheit cooler, potentially helping extend its battery life. As for the display, it's informative but not touch-enabled—you navigate it by tapping or holding the charger itself—and it can rotate 180 degrees (not 90 degrees).

For travel, the compact design may end up being more useful than the screen. The charger is 47% smaller and 36% lighter than Anker’s original 30W model, and the folding prongs make it easier to fit into crowded outlets or power strips. You only get one USB-C port, so it is not ideal if you want to charge several devices at once, and there is no cable included in the box. Samsung users should also check their phone’s charging requirements before buying, since some Galaxy models need 5A PPS support to reach their fastest charging speeds, and this charger does not provide that.

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This 360-Degree Action Camera Is 23% Off Right Now

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The appeal of a 360-degree camera is that you don't have to think as much about framing while you are recording, and the Insta360 X3 is one of the better-known options in the category, earning an “excellent” rating from PCMag. It is currently $229.99, down from $299.99, which price trackers show is its lowest price so far.

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Its two lenses capture everything around the camera in up to 5.7K resolution, so you can decide later whether you want the final clip to follow a skier, show the road behind a cyclist, or keep the camera pointed at yourself as you walk through a city. That flexibility is especially useful when you are filming alone or moving too quickly to keep adjusting the camera. You can also switch to a single-lens mode and record more conventional footage at up to 4K, so you are not forced to edit every clip as a 360-degree video.

The X3 is also small enough to carry without making it feel like you're packing dedicated camera gear for every trip. It weighs about 6.3 ounces, and the 2.29-inch touchscreen gives you enough room to change settings and check what you recorded without constantly reaching for your phone. It is also waterproof up to 33 feet without an extra case, which makes it easier to bring along for beach days, pool trips, or wet-weather hikes.

The tradeoff is that 360 footage asks more of you once the recording is finished. Instead of simply copying a clip and posting it, you will usually need to choose the angle you want, reframe the footage, and export it as a regular video first. Insta360’s mobile and desktop software makes that process easier, but there is still more work involved than with a standard action camera. The X3 is also several generations old now, so newer models offer better resolution and other upgrades. Even so, the core experience is still useful if you care more about creative framing and flexibility than having the newest hardware.

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The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar, One of Their Best, Is Over $300 Off Right Now

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Bose's Smart Ultra Soundbar has dropped to $679 from its usual $999 price, marking the lowest price we've seen on this so far, according to price trackers. PCMag rated the Smart Ultra "outstanding," noting that it delivers surprisingly immersive Dolby Atmos audio without requiring extra speakers.

Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar

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The Smart Ultra uses a 5.1.2-channel design with nine drivers, including two upward-firing drivers that bounce sound off the ceiling to create height effects. In practice, that means movies, TV shows, and games feel larger and more spacious than they do through most single-bar setups. Bose also includes its AdaptiQ room-calibration system, which measures your room's acoustics and adjusts the sound accordingly. The process takes a few minutes, but it helps the soundbar perform better across different spaces rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all tuning profile. The soundbar also works as a smart speaker, with Amazon Alexa built in and support for Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, and multi-room audio through the Bose app.

Its biggest compromise is bass—for a single soundbar, its low end is respectable, but it can't fully replace what a dedicated subwoofer brings to action movies, concerts, or bass-heavy music. The good news is that Bose allows you to expand the system later with compatible wireless subwoofers and surround speakers if you decide you want more impact. For anyone looking for a premium one-piece soundbar that delivers convincing Dolby Atmos effects, clear dialogue, built-in smart features, and a much larger soundstage than TV speakers can provide, the Smart Ultra remains one of the strongest standalone options available, especially at this price.

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Hackers Are Screen Sharing on Macs Without Permission, but You Can Stop Them

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Whether you have a MacBook Neo or an iMac, stay vigilant: Hackers are exploiting a known security vulnerability in macOS that allows bad actors to activate Screen Sharing without the proper permissions. Because macOS lets screen sharers control screens remotely, this flaw is particularly dangerous. Luckily, Apple fixed this issue before anyone knew the flaw was exploited.

The company released three new security updates for Macs on Thursday, Aug. 6. You don't need to be running the latest version, macOS 26, to take advantage of these updates, either. While the company does have a new Tahoe update, Apple's security updates here include releases for both macOS 15 Sequoia and macOS 14 Sonoma as well—and all of these updates patch this screen sharing flaw.

Apple's latest macOS security patches fix a Screen Sharing vulnerability

macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 all contain the same, singular security patch: Tracked as CVE-2026-65400, this fix is for a Screen Sharing flaw that Apple says could allow an attacker on your network to "authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials." In layman's terms, this security flaw could let hackers activate Screen Sharing without permission, which would leave the contents of your Mac's display totally open to anyone in the know.

Apple's Screen Sharing feature is complex, which is good for usability but potentially dangerous in this case. Not only can people using Screen Sharing see your Mac's display, they can, if prompted, take over your Mac as well. Typically, this requires permissions on both sides to activate, so a bad actor could also theoretically take control of your computer using this flaw—accessing your files, messages, or anything else on your Mac.

At the time, Apple did not say that this flaw was previously publicly disclosed or being actively exploited, so it's not clear how long hackers have been using it. But it's likely we'll see more cases like this going forward: Certain AI models, like Claude Mythos, are adept at discovering security vulnerabilities, so it's possible someone out there could have found this flaw before Apple did. Luckily, the patch is now out for anyone running the latest three versions of macOS, so all you have to do to protect yourself is update your Mac.

How to install this Screen Sharing security patch on Mac

Whether your Mac is brand new or a few versions behind, there's a very good chance you can install one of these security patches. To do so, open System Settings > General > Software Update, let macOS look for the update, then follow the on-screen instructions to download and install it.

GitHub Is Down

If you're trying (and failing) to access GitHub Monday morning, you aren't alone. According to Downdetector, the hosting provider has over 3,000 user reports indicating issues or downtime with the service. Whether you're a developer trying to update your repository, or you're a user trying to access one, GitHub may give you trouble.

If the comments on Downdetector are any indication, this is not the first time GitHub has had service issues. One comment reads: "Cmon [GitHub] get your sh*t together...this is getting old." (The user added their own asterisks.) Scrolling through the comment history, users reported errors one or twice a week throughout August. I'm not a regular GitHub user, so I can't attest personally to repeated downtimes, but it does seem as though this isn't wholly unusual.

As such, even though it isn't clear why GitHub is down right now, chances are good that the company will get the site up and running shortly. Assuming nothing catastrophic is happening behind the scenes, developers and users alike should be able to access the site sometime today. But I will continue to update this piece if GitHub's downtime extends longer than normal.

This $45 JBL Speaker Is Small Enough for a Bag and Tough Enough for the Beach

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The JBL Go 5 is down to $44.95 from $54.95 on Amazon, and price trackers show that this is its lowest price so far. At roughly four inches wide and just over half a pound, it is small enough to toss into a backpack, clip onto a bag, or keep on your desk without taking up much room. The upgraded IP68 rating also makes it a better travel companion than the Go 4, especially for beach days, hikes, or anywhere dust and water are likely to show up.

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Battery life gets a modest improvement too, with JBL rating the Go 5 for up to eight hours of playback, or around 10 hours with Playtime Boost turned on. That should comfortably cover a day out, but it is not built for all-day-and-night listening. The same goes for volume. It gets reasonably loud for something this small, but it is better suited to a picnic table, bedroom, or a few people sitting nearby than covering a backyard party. Its front-facing driver also makes placement more important, since the sound is noticeably stronger when you are sitting in front of the speaker than off to either side.

That said, the Go 5 does add a few conveniences that make it easier to live with—you can now play audio over USB-C, Bluetooth 6.0 brings LC3 codec support, and AirTouch lets you pair two Go 5 speakers for stereo simply by bringing them together. JBL’s companion app also gives you more control over the EQ if you want to tweak the sound. None of these upgrades dramatically change the listening experience compared with the Go 4, so owners of the older model do not have much reason to rush out and replace it. At $45, though, the Go 5 is the better buy for someone who wants a compact speaker with more durability, slightly longer battery life, and a few useful extras without moving up to a larger model.

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