Top deals & savings
- California’s MyFirstEV program is offering up to a $3,500 instant rebate for first-time EV buyers in the state — a direct, point-of-sale saving to watch for if you qualify. (source: Engadget)
Consumer tech highlights
- Madden NFL 27: An Apple Arcade edition of Madden NFL 27 will arrive on August 7 — mark the date if you follow Apple Arcade releases.
- Google Pixel Watch 5: Leaked images show four color options; Google is expected to reveal the watch on August 12.
- Samsung 990 Pro SSD: Samsung’s newer 990 Pro is reported to be both slower and more expensive than the original — buyers should compare performance vs. price before upgrading.
- PlayStation FlexStrike: Sony’s FlexStrike wireless fight stick has been delayed with no firm release date announced.
Practical value & subscription notes
- Roku offline: A Roku TV can still be useful without internet — check local playback and offline features to get more value from existing hardware.
- Apple Arcade release is a platform-specific launch to watch; confirm availability on your device and platform when the game drops.
Key takeaways
- California offers a meaningful $3,500 instant EV rebate for first-time buyers.
- New hardware and accessories (Pixel Watch 5, FlexStrike) have shifting timelines — expect announcements and delays.
- Samsung’s 990 Pro trade-off: higher cost but lower performance vs. the original — compare before buying.
- Small changes (like using a Roku offline or adding a second monitor) can boost value without big spending.
Sources
- The WGA is also suing to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger — https://www.engadget.com/2215270/the-wga-is-also-suing-to-block-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger/
- Former employees sue over Meta’s alleged use of biased AI systems during layoffs — https://www.engadget.com/2215258/former-employees-sue-over-meta-s-alleged-use-of-biased-ai-systems-during-layoffs/
- Three publishers challenge Google over AI copyright infringement — https://www.engadget.com/2215206/three-publishers-challenge-google-over-ai-copyright-infringement/
- The next wave of emoji could help you evoke beauty and existential dread — https://www.engadget.com/2215190/the-next-wave-of-emoji-could-help-you-evoke-beauty-and-existential-dread/
- PlayStation FlexStrike wireless fight stick delayed without a firm release date — https://www.engadget.com/2215072/playstation-flexstrike-wireless-fight-stick-delayed-without-a-firm-release-date/
- Samsung’s slower version of the 990 Pro SSD costs way more than the original — https://www.engadget.com/2215064/samsungs-slower-version-of-the-990-pro-ssd-costs-way-more-than-the-original/
- What can you do with a Roku TV without internet access? — https://www.engadget.com/2211321/how-to-use-roku-without-internet/
- California’s MyFirstEV provides a $3,500 instant rebate to first-time buyers — https://www.engadget.com/2214847/californias-myfirstev-provides-a-dollar3500-instant-rebate-to-first-time-buyers/
- An Apple Arcade version of Madden NFL 27 will arrive on August 7 — https://www.engadget.com/2214777/madden-nfl-27-apple-arcade-edition-arrives-on-august-7/
- Google Images is getting a makeover for its 25th anniversary — https://www.engadget.com/2214477/google-images-25th-anniversary-makeover/
- Leaked Google Pixel Watch 5 images show four different color options — https://www.engadget.com/2214745/leaked-google-pixel-watch-5-images-show-four-different-color-options/
- If you’re still on a single monitor, this is the best workflow upgrade you can make — https://www.engadget.com/2210891/why-dual-smaller-monitors-beat-27-inch-displays-for-home-offices/
Disclaimer: Not financial or professional advice.