Overview
A concise roundup of savings opportunities and notable consumer-tech news from today: tips to lower subscription costs, places to find free Kindle books, replacement parts to keep devices running, long‑battery wearables, and a few standout industry headlines.
Deals & savings
- Kindle Unlimited: the service is priced at $11.99/month; the linked guide lists ways to get a membership for less (check the article for specific methods).
- Free Kindle books: a separate guide collects reputable places to find thousands of free titles for your Kindle — a great complement to any subscription or an alternative if you’re trimming costs.
- Repair vs replace: Anbernic launched a store page selling replacement joysticks, batteries, screens and other parts so owners can fix handhelds instead of buying new ones, which can be a big long‑term saver.
- Wearables that last: a roundup of Apple Watch alternatives highlights models with up to 7 days of battery life — useful if battery longevity is a core value proposition when choosing an affordable wearable.
Tech tips & cautions
- AirPods and pacemakers: magnetic fields from some earbuds can interfere with cardiac implantable devices (CIDs); keep a safe distance and follow your cardiologist’s guidance.
- AirPods camera control: you can use AirPods to remotely trigger your iPhone camera — handy for hands‑free photos and safer remote shots.
- Apple TV multiview: Apple TV 4K supports multiview so you can watch up to four live sports feeds at once; the guide explains setup and compatibility notes.
- USB port colors: an explainer on why some USB ports are purple covers the design and regional reasons those variants are rarely sold in the US.
Collector & industry notes
- Gaming collectible: a rare sticker‑sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. sold for $3 million, underscoring strong demand and high valuations in retro gaming collectibles.
- Aviation milestone: NASA’s X‑59 has reached speed and altitude milestones ahead of its first quiet supersonic community flights and is moving closer to flying over US communities.
Key takeaways
- Consider buying replacement parts (Anbernic) to extend device life and save money over buying new.
- Compare Kindle Unlimited options and consult guides for discounted ways to subscribe or find free books.
- If you rely on a cardiac implantable device, treat earbuds’ magnets as a safety consideration; consult medical advice.
- Long‑battery wearables can be more cost‑effective if they reduce charging accessories and replacement frequency.
Sources
- NASA X‑59 reaches speed and altitude milestones ahead of first quiet supersonic flights: https://www.engadget.com/2193925/nasa-x-59-reaches-speed-and-altitude-milestones-ahead-of-first-quiet-supersonic-flights/
- A rare sticker‑sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. just sold for $3 million: https://www.engadget.com/2193909/a-rare-sticker-sealed-copy-of-super-mario-bros-just-sold-for-3-million/
- Kindle Unlimited costs $11.99 per month, but here’s how to pay less: https://www.engadget.com/2193475/kindle-unlimited-cheaper-pay-less/
- Your Kindle could unlock thousands of free books: These are the best places to find them: https://www.engadget.com/2192697/kindle-free-books-guide/
- Anbernic now has a store page where you can buy replacement parts for its handhelds: https://www.engadget.com/2193871/anbernic-now-has-a-store-page-where-you-can-buy-replacement-parts-for-its-handhelds/
- Apple Watch alternatives that will last for 7 days on a charge: https://www.engadget.com/2192635/apple-watch-alternatives-7-day-battery/
- Why your cardiologist might tell you to skip AirPods: https://www.engadget.com/2193554/airpods-pacemakers-magnet-interference/
- How to use AirPods to control your iPhone camera: https://www.engadget.com/2193237/airpods-control-iphone-camera-how-to/
- Apple TV 4K multiview: How to watch four live sports feeds at once: https://www.engadget.com/2192442/apple-tv-4k-multiview-sports-live-events/
- Why some USB ports are purple (and why they’re rarely sold in the US): https://www.engadget.com/2190885/why-some-usb-ports-are-purple-and-why-they-re-rarely-sold-in-the-us/
Not financial/professional advice