Deals & Offers
- Tesla: One year of free Supercharging is being offered with qualifying Model 3 Premium and Performance purchases. See Sources for details.
Consumer tech notes
- Windows Update: Microsoft announced the ability to pause Windows 11 updates indefinitely, reducing the risk of forced restarts during meetings or gameplay.
- Apps & reviews: XChat, a standalone app for X messaging, is now available on iOS. Engadget’s review roundup this week highlights devices such as the DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Recteq X-Fire Pro and the Alienware 27 QD-OLED — useful reads before buying.
Key takeaways
- Tesla’s promotion may cut EV charging costs for a year with eligible Model 3 purchases.
- Windows 11 users can avoid unexpected forced updates with the new indefinite pause option.
- iOS users can now use XChat for X direct messages rather than the main X app.
- Consult hands-on reviews (linked below) before purchasing new gadgets.
Sources
- Tesla free Supercharging: https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/tesla-is-giving-away-one-year-free-supercharging-with-model-3-premium-and-performance-purchases-144431817.html?src=rss
- Windows Update pause forever: https://www.engadget.com/computing/forced-windows-updates-can-now-be-paused-forever-200338487.html?src=rss
- XChat on iOS: https://www.engadget.com/apps/xchat-the-standalone-app-for-messaging-on-x-is-available-on-ios-now-214826886.html?src=rss
- Engadget review recap: https://www.engadget.com/engadget-review-recap-dji-osmo-pocket-4-recteq-x-fire-pro-and-alienware-27-qd-oled-120000428.html?src=rss
Disclaimer
Not financial/professional advice