Parents save big as Apple, Walmart, and Amazon launch back-to-school tech deals with discounts up to 60% on laptops, headphones, smartwatches, and more.
Record Discounts at Walmart and Amazon
Shoppers preparing for the new academic year can snag deep savings at major retailers. Walmart is advertising price cuts exceeding 60% on a range of devices from Garmin, HP, Soundcore and other top brands. Amazon matches the momentum with up to 50% off headphones, smartwatches, tablets and more, featuring products from Garmin, Samsung, Soundcore, TP‑Link and additional manufacturers. The limited‑time offers are designed to move inventory before the school bell rings.
Apple Unveils M5 Mac Studio and Foldable iPhone Plans
Apple introduced a refreshed Mac Studio powered by the new M5 chip family, targeting users who need on‑premise AI processing. The base configuration is rumored to carry a $18,299 price tag, while the M5 Ultra version starts at $5,499 and scales upward. In a separate development, Apple’s upcoming iPhone event is expected to debut the company’s first foldable phone, tentatively called the iPhone Ultra. The device will compete with Samsung’s eighth‑generation foldables, though specifics on battery, camera and pricing remain under wraps.
Gaming and Hardware Highlights
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 open beta begins Friday, offering five days of early access for players eager to test the new title.
- Asus unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld featuring an OLED screen; the full bundle, which includes XReal’s R1 Edition AR glasses, carries a premium price.
- LG launched a 25‑inch 1,000Hz monitor priced at $999, capable of native 1080p at up to 1,000 frames per second.
These releases cater to both casual gamers and performance enthusiasts looking for the latest hardware.
Other Notable Tech News
The US Open mixed doubles tournament kicked off with Serena Williams partnering Carlos Alcaraz, while Aryna Sabalenka teams with Novak Djokovic; streaming options are available for live viewing. Netflix announced a wave of titles leaving the platform in September 2026, including the complete Rocky franchise, and will add new shows such as a Stranger Things spin‑off and a Willy Wonka reality series. In Taiwan, prosecutors indicted nine individuals, including a Nvidia manager, over a GPU smuggling scheme that also involved two employees of Nvidia partner Supermicro. Meanwhile, a new wave of “pigeon messaging” apps from Carrier Pidge and Roost Social intentionally delay message delivery to mimic historic long‑distance communication. Finally, aspiring investigators seeking contact with the GTA 6 leakers will need to pay a $169,000 fee to advertise on the leaked footage.
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