Want to create the ultimate home network you can be proud of? You'll want a combination of enthusiast equipment and software to take full advantage of the available technologies. One such brand is Ubiquiti with its UniFi range of hardware. They're excellent for upgrading the home LAN to better handle modern data requirements. If you're planning out a smart home with thousands of IoT devices, network-attached storage (NAS), and even a small home lab, it's worth investing in better infrastructure, such as the discounted UniFi AP AC PRO.

A family “eSUV” designed to be fun and practical. | Image: Amflow Amflow, the e-bike brand spun out of DJI, just announced its TL Carbon, a do-it-all "eSUV" suitable for both bikepacking adventures and dropping the kid at daycare on your cycle to work.The TL Carbon is built around Amflow's incredibly compact yet powerful Avinox M2 mid-drive motor. The all-terrain e-bike offers 125Nm of hill-flattening torque and up to 1100W of peak output. It supports up to 1280Wh of battery capacity when its 800Wh removable battery is paired with a 480Wh extender. You can even opt for a hub that charges up to four batteries sequentially.This sport-tourer comes standard with mudguards, integrated lights, and a rear rac …Read the full story at The Verge.

Capable of backing up essential files and archiving TBs of media, Network-Attached Storage servers are worth grabbing if you’re planning to move away from pricey cloud platforms. Modern NAS rigs are also powerful enough to self-host dozens of services, making them even more useful for FOSS enthusiasts looking to run storage-hogging apps.

Public pushback against data centers has emphasized their water and energy consumption, and now Nvidia is highlighting its claim that the Rubin generation reference design for a fully liquid-cooled data center has "eliminated massive amounts of power usage and pretty much all water usage." Still, it doesn't address all of the concerns around AI data centers, including during their construction, and for the power generation requirements of the massive facilities. Also, as Gizmodo points out, Nvidia's blog post doesn't mention the cost of building this style of data center vs. one using less efficient air cooling, but claims that "every cloud …Read the full story at The Verge.

Prime Day is usually flooded with countless pricey network-attached storage (NAS) enclosures, but really, you don't need to spend that much at all. Remember, the cost of a NAS unit from the likes of Synology won't include storage, but the enclosure itself. That means you'll need to factor in the cost to buy a hard drive or two. That's where the Synology DiskStation DS223j comes in. This is a two-bay Synology NAS powered by DiskStation Manager. It's not the cheapest Synology NAS, but it's the best for storing data at home.

A Claude subscription comes with plenty of perks, including the ability to use tools like Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and Claude Design. But many people opt for the free plan, either due to affordability concerns, or because they don't use the AI enough to justify the cost.

So, how about that Steam Machine price? If you've been out of the loop, Valve officially announced the price point for its newest console-not-console, and if you were hoping for something that wasn't in four figures of USD, then you're going to be disappointed.

Amid the growing memory crisis, AMD seems to have found a rather unconventional plan to reduce reliance on DRAM. On June 15, the company acquired MEXT, a California-based startup behind the development of an AI-driven memory tiering system capable of making NAND flash storage behave like DRAM.

Amazon’s Prime Day sale is here, and whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 has already dropped to a new low price, while the AirPods Pro 3 recently hit a record-low $169 at Walmart. That particular deal has sold out, but the earbuds remain discounted to $179 at Amazon and Best Buy, and the lower price could return given how volatile the sale has been.For now, the below are the best Apple deals currently available. We’ll continue updating this guide throughout Prime Day, highlighting the best Apple deals as they become available.Earbud and headphone dealsAirPods Pro 3The latest AirPods Pro offer improved noise cancellation and richer bass, along with built-in heart sensors that work with Apple’s Fitness app to monitor calories burned across more than 50 workouts. Read our review.Where to Buy: $249 $179.99 at Amazon $249 $179.99 at Best BuyThe AirPods 4 are on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $99 ($30 off). Apple’s entry-level earbuds offer richer bass than previous generations along with a more robust IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. They match the latest AirPods Pro in voice call quality and work well with other Apple devices too, though they lack more advanced features like active noise cancellation. It might be a pro or con to some that this model simply rests in your ear. They don’t create a tight seal like the AirPods Pro.The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and wireless charging are also on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $148.99 ($30 off). It’s a solid deal, but given the AirPods Pro 3 are currently available for about $20 or so more, we’d recommend buying those instead. They drown out noise better and offer additional features like a heart rate sensor that justify the small price difference. Read our review.AirPods Max 2Apple’s over-ears retain the premium design of the original while delivering improved sound quality and better noise cancellation. They also sport Apple’s H2 chip, which enables newer features like live translation. Read our review.Where to Buy: $549 $399 at Amazon $549 $399 at WalmartThe Beats Powerbeats Fit are on sale for $159.95 ($40 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is $20 shy of their all-time low and their second-best price to date. Like all Beats earbuds and headphones, the noise-canceling Fit are platform-agnostic and natively support a number of iOS and Android features like one-step pairing and Find My support. The Beats Fit Pro successor also features a redesigned wingtip with built-in silicone fins and ear tips that are designed to provide a more secure fit during workouts than traditional earbuds.The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are on sale for $179.95 ($90 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, which is also $20 shy of their all-time low price. Their ear-hook design helps keep them securely in place, while Apple’s H2 chip grants access to AirPods Pro features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and better noise cancellation than you’ll get with the Powerbeats Fit. Plus, unlike the Fit, they support wireless charging. Read our review.Beats Studio ProThe latest Beats Studio Pro feature improved noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfort. They also support lossless audio over USB-C and offer native support for a range of iOS and Android features like other Beats headphones. Read our review.Where to Buy: $349.99 $132.05 at Amazon $349.99 $139 at Walmart $349.99 $149.99 at Best BuyThe Beats Solo 4 have dropped to $99.95 ($100 off) at Amazon and Walmart, which is $10 more than their all-time low we saw last year. The wireless headphones offer a noticeable step up in performance from the Beats Solo 3, delivering more detailed sound and support for lossless audio over the included USB-C or 3.5mm cable. They also provide up to 50 hours of battery life, plus comfortable memory foam ear cushions, though they don’t include active noise cancellation. Read our review.You can buy the Beats Studio Buds Plus on sale for $89.95 ($80 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is one of their better prices to date. The wireless earbuds offer good active noise cancellation along with four swappable ear tips for a comfortable, secure fit (though perhaps not as secure as the Powerbeats Pro 2). They also sport a slick translucent colorway and can last up to 27 hours on a single charge. Read our review.Apple Watch dealsApple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS)Although the Apple Watch Series 11 is the same size as its predecessor, it features a display that’s twice as durable, 5G modem on cellular models, and slightly improved battery life. Read our review.Where to Buy: $399 $279 at Amazon $399 $299 at Walmart $399 $299 at Best BuyYou can buy the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with an Ocean Band, Trail Loop strap, and Alpine Loop strap for $649 ($150 off) at Amazon, which is a new low price. The Ultra 3 is Apple’s most rugged and feature-packed smartwatch, making it a great choice for athletes and outdoorsy folks. It delivers up to 42 hours of battery life — six hours more than its predecessor — and features a larger wide-angle OLED display with a refresh rate that goes down to just 1Hz for battery savings, plus slimmer bezels. It also supports both satellite connectivity and 5G. Read our review.Apple Watch SE 3The Apple Watch SE 3 offers some big upgrades over its predecessor, including an always-on display, allowing you to glance at the time or unread notifications. It also has Apple’s powerful S10 chip, which enables on-device Siri requests. Read our review.Where to Buy: $249 $199 at Amazon (40mm, GPS) $249 $219 at Best Buy (40mm, GPS) $299 $249 at Amazon (40mm, LTE)If you’re looking to change up the look of your Apple Watch Series 11, Woot is selling a variety of Apple Watch bands starting at $14.99 ($35 off) through June 26th. They’re available in multiple colors, sizes, and styles, and the deal marks a new low price.iPad dealsiPad (2025)Apple’s entry-level iPad is an excellent tablet for casual use, even if it is getting a little long in the tooth. Its high-res screen is great for watching video, and its A16 processor is still fast enough to handle light games and productivity apps. Read our review.Where to Buy: $349 $299 at Best Buy (128GB, Wi-Fi) $449 $399 at Best Buy (256GB, Wi-Fi)The 11-inch M4-powered iPad Air is on sale for $519.99 ($79 off) at Amazon, which is its best price to date. The Air is a sizable step up from Apple’s entry-level iPad, combining a faster M4 chip with 12GB of RAM, Apple Intelligence features, and support for the Apple Pencil Pro. It also includes newer connectivity standards like Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, making it more future-proof. Read our review.The 13-inch M4-powered iPad Air is on sale for $699.99 ($100 off), which is its second-best price, at Amazon. The tablet is identical to the 11-inch model, but sports a larger display that’s better suited for multitasking.Other Apple dealsApple AirTags (second-generation)Apple’s latest AirTag features an upgraded ultra-wideband chip for more precise location tracking, a noticeably louder speaker, and an expanded Bluetooth range. Read our review.Where to Buy: $99 $89 at Amazon (pack of four) $99 $89 at Best Buy (pack of four)You can buy a pack of four first-generation AirTags on sale for $69.99 at Woot, which isn’t the lowest price we’ve seen but still a decent $30 discount off the original price. The last-gen AirTags aren’t as precise as the newer model and don’t feature as loud of a built-in speaker, but they still offer more impressive item tracking than other competitors when paired with an iPhone. Read our review.The 13-inch MacBook Air is available with an M5 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD for $949.99 ($149 off) at Amazon, which is $50 shy of its all-time low price. The 15-inch model, meanwhile, is also on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $1,149, which is also $50 more than its record low. Both laptops deliver excellent everyday performance, with SSD read and write speeds that rival the M5-powered MacBook Pro, along with long battery life, a comfortable keyboard, and support for Wi-Fi 7. Read our review.

It's no secret that we love Home Assistant here at XDA. We've been tinkering with it (and its new AI tool) for a while now, and there's no sign of us stopping. One of our favorite uses for Home Assistant is putting it on a low-end system like a Raspberry Pi and performing smart home actions with it.

Amazon Prime Day 2026 is happening now and is delivering some of the best deals we’ve seen this summer. As expected, there were a ton of price drops at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart on a range of product categories, including smart home, headphones, smartwatches, monitors, 4K TVs, outdoorsy gear, and more. Amazon’s sale will conclude at 3:01AM ET on June 27th.We’ve put together this package so you can see all of our sprawling coverage in one convenient place. It contains not just our favorite one-off deals and category roundups to come, but also some shopping tips that might help you price-match purchases, and be the first to find amazing deals. The Echo Dot Max is cheaper than ever in an early Prime Day sale How to find the best deals during Amazon’s Prime Day sale Everything you need to know about Prime Day 2026 Nothing’s Ear (a), our favorite budget earbuds, are cheaper than ever ahead of Prime Day Amazon’s capable sound system is over $100 off ahead of Prime Day Amazon’s Smart Thermostat is on sale for just $58 My favorite Qi2 power bank is cheaper than ever for Verge readers Bose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra are $70 off, marking a new low price  Here are the price-matching policies for Best Buy, GameStop, and others The AirPods Pro 3 are $179, their best-ever price These are the best smart home deals this Prime Day The Apple Watch SE 3 is just $199 for Prime Day Apple’s AirPods Max 2 are $150 off for the first time Category Deals The best Apple deals you can get during Prime Day The best robot vacuum deals available during Prime Day The best Prime Day deals that cost less than $50 Laptop prices suck these days, so here are some Prime Day deals that help a little The best power bank and charger deals for Prime Day 2026 The best early Amazon Prime Day deals so far The best Prime Day deals we found on our favorite gear Some of our favorite Switch 2 accessories are cheaper during Prime Day Consoles aren’t discounted — but I’ll settle for these Prime Day deals on games Prime Day has served up several great deals on 4K TVs Breakout Tech Deals The Echo Dot Max is cheaper than ever in an early Prime Day sale The Nex Playground is down to its pre-RAMageddon price during Prime Day The Pixel 10A finally costs what it should Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft bundle is almost half off for Prime Day Paramount Plus is two dollars for two months of ad-free viewing Nothing’s Ear (a), our favorite budget earbuds, are cheaper than ever ahead of Prime Day Amazon’s Smart Thermostat is on sale for just $58 My favorite Qi2 power bank is cheaper than ever for Verge readers Bose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra are $70 off, marking a new low price  Amazon’s capable sound system is over $100 off ahead of Prime Day The AirPods Pro 3 are $179, their best-ever price HBO Max’s annual plans are 28 percent off right now Apple’s latest AirTags are cheaper than ever for Prime Day A year of Walmart Plus is half off ahead of Prime Day Eufy’s Omni C28 is one of the best Prime Day deals on robot vacuums News and Tips Amazon’s four-day Prime Day begins on June 23rd We’re giving away a Prime Day grab bag loaded with over $800 of free tech Here are the price-matching policies for Best Buy, GameStop, and others Everything you need to know about Prime Day 2026 How to find the best deals during Amazon’s Prime Day sale

Every time I had to reboot my mini PC to update a Docker container, a VM, or just to apply patches, my entire home network went down with it. My family often noticed that before I did. My mini PC wasn’t struggling with the Pi-hole's load, but there was a simpler, yet just as problematic issue.