December 9, 2025, 8:06 PM EST. The AirPods Pro 3 are back at an all-time low of $219.99, with ANC, improved fit, and richer audio. Battery life runs about eight hours with an IP57 rating for water/dust resistance, and a built-in heart rate sensor adds workout tracking. Other deals include Silent Hill F on PS5 for $47.49, the Wuben G5 compact flashlight around $20 with code 20G5, and the Genki Dual Wield Charging Station at a new low of $31.99 for four Joy-Con charging. These discounts run through early December at major retailers, making it a strong week for holiday gadget shopping.
December 9, 2025, 8:04 PM EST. Vivo has announced a collaboration with National Geographic Creative Works under the Go Into the Wild banner, documenting landscapes and wildlife entirely on the new X300 series (X300 and X300 Pro). The project follows a Nat Geo Explorer and other creators across India's wild terrains, showcasing ultra-high-resolution imaging, pro-level stabilization, and Vivo's ZEISS optical system. The X300 series is pitched for extreme environments-low light, vast landscapes, fast-moving wildlife-powered by AI to capture moments with clarity and emotion. Vivo India executives describe the lineup as a step to blend imaging expertise with innovative optics, while Nat Geo emphasizes authentic, visually rich storytelling. For more, see our X300 and X300 Pro reviews.
December 9, 2025, 8:02 PM EST. Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod is stepping down to launch Overtone, an AI-powered dating product backed by Match Group with pre-seed funding and a substantial ownership stake. Incubated inside Hinge, Overtone aims to use AI and voice tools to foster more thoughtful connections. McLeod will stay on as advisor through March, and Jackie Jantos becomes Hinge's new CEO. The move follows a broader wave of AI experiments in dating apps, from Tinder's AI features to Hinge's Convo Starters, as platforms race to counter dating-app fatigue. Overtone seeks differentiation as Gen Z grows disillusioned with online dating, while Match positions a standalone AI dating service within its portfolio, alongside Bumble-style ambitions across the sector.
December 9, 2025, 7:50 PM EST. Apple's iOS 26 brings a Liquid Glass redesign, smarter Apple Intelligence features, and stronger controls for unknown callers. Even if you're on iOS 18, Apple is pushing iOS 26.2 with improvements like live translation in Messages, translated lyrics in Apple Music, and updated AirDrop and CarPlay options. The update also introduces a refreshed Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center. Downgrades from iOS 26 to iOS 18 aren't supported. Eligible devices include the iPhone 11 and newer, plus the iPhone SE (2nd gen and later); some features may require newer hardware. To update: plug in, connect to Wi-Fi, go to Settings > General > Software Update, and install.
December 9, 2025, 7:48 PM EST. Google is teaming up with Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker to build AI glasses, featuring two models: screen-free assistant glasses and display-equipped glasses. The screen-free variant uses built-in speakers, mics, and cameras to chat with Gemini, snap photos, and get help, while the display variant offers an in-lens display for turn-by-turn navigation and translated captions. Both will run on Android XR. Google also teased Android XR wired glasses under Project Aura, promising a headset-like experience in a portable form factor with a 70-degree field of view and optical see-through tech. The glasses aim to blend digital content with the real world, enabling multitasking across windows and hands-free workflows, e.g., viewing recipes or appliance guides. Warby Parker partnership is part of a $150M collaboration; more details on Project Aura are expected in 2026.