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Cruise is also pausing its manned robotaxi rides for 'a full safety review'

Following the pedestrian collision on October 2nd, Cruise had its driverless vehicle permit revoked in California, but the company is now also voluntarily pausing its supervised and manual robotaxi operation in the US "in the coming days." This will be part of an expanded safety probe conducted by independent engineering consulting firm, Exponent, which originally came on board to focus on "a…

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is 25 percent off for October Prime Day

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event has an all-time low on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. Usually $1,800, the October Prime Day deal can get you the foldable phone for $1,400 — 25 percent off and an all-time low. Or, if you prefer a clamshell design, Amazon also has the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 for $800, record pricing for the more compact foldable. Both devices launched in August, so you’re getting…

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Sony's PSVR 2 gets its first discount during October Prime Day

There’s always something so exciting about the first time a big device goes on sale. In this case, Sony’s PlayStation VR2 has its first deal, dropping from $549 to $509.15 — a seven percent discount — right in the middle of October Prime Day. Sure, spending over $500 for a headset when the PlayStation 5 is $499 feels like a lot, but you can put the nearly $40 saved toward an extra game or…

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Pixel 8a leak shows off a slimmer design with rounded edges

Google released the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models less than a week ago, but we're already seeing a leak of the upcoming budget version. According to renders from OnLeaks and Smartprix, the Pixel 8a shares the rounded design of the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, while retaining the camera module from the current Pixel 7a.  The Pixel 8a should be a bit smaller and slimmer than before, but will carry the same…

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The best October Prime Day AirPods deals for 2023

There’s no shortage of headphones and earbuds on sale for October Prime Day, and included among them aire Apple’s AirPods. Whether you need to pick up a pair as a holiday gift for a loved one or you need to replace an aging pair of your own buds, AirPods are some of the best options out there for iPhone users. These are the best deals we found on AirPods for Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days…

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The best Prime Day Kindle deals for October 2023

When winter rolls around, a new ereader may make the gray skies easier to bear — they also make excellent gifts. During July’s Prime Day sale, many Kindles dropped to the lowest prices we’ve seen yet, and October’s Prime sale is doing it again, with sizable deals on the company’s e-readers. The company is also promoting a free trial on Kindle Unlimited, which gives you access to a selection of…

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The best Amazon Fire tablet deals for October Prime Day 2023

Amazon’s latest storewide sale for Prime members, dubbed Prime Big Deal Days, has brought several discounts on the company’s Fire tablets. We’ve rounded up the best Fire tablet deals of the event below, with lower-than-usual prices on the Fire HD 8, Fire Max 11 and more. Many of the offers are available to everyone, not just Prime subscribers, but note that we aren’t seeing any discounts on the…

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The best Echo Dot Prime Day deals for October 2023

It’s no secret that Amazon Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to pick up an Echo speaker. That was true for the main sales event in July, and it’s true again for October. Most of Amazon’s smart speakers and smart displays are down to record-low prices, or close to them, so Prime members can pick them up for some of the best prices we’ve seen all year. If you’ve wanted to add to your…

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