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Last updated: June 25, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Mobile Device & Tech Sales

Apple has initiated a significant price increase across a majority of its devices, a move that had been widely anticipated. Concurrently, rumors suggest the iPhone Ultra 2 is confirmedrumors suggest the while the potential for an iPhone Air 3 may be in jeopardy. In a separate development, the Trump Mobile T1 Phoneseparate development, the appears to have finally moved from pre-order status to general availability on the company's website, after a lengthy wait since last year. Commodore has also adjusted its pricing strategy, dropping the price of its retro phonestrategy by $100 ahead of its pre-order period.

Consumer Electronics & Deals

Amazon's Prime Day is offering substantial discounts on several popular tech items. The Fire TV Stick 4K SelectThe is available for a steep $17, marking a considerable reduction. E-readers are also seeing price drops, with the latest Kindle model availablethe latest for under $100 and a favored compact e-reader model reaching its lowest price ever at under $160. For those looking to enhance their summer audio setup, Sony's latest Bluetooth turntableSony's latest is $150 off, alongside a similar discount on the Marshall Stanmore III home speaker. Additionally, Anker has 11 of its charging products on saleAnker has, and Torras' wearable air conditioners are discountedwearable for the Prime Day event.

Connectivity & Services

Total Wireless, a Verizon-owned MVNO, is now the first and only US carrier to offer a global monthly transfer benefit as part of its plans, which includes covering Western Union transfer fees. In a move aimed at ensuring network continuity, Spain will require mobile carriers to maintain network operationsmobile carriers to for at least four hours during power outages. Meanwhile, Notion Mail is ceasing operationsMeanwhile, marking the end of the email service.

AI & Software Developments

OpenAI plans to initially release Chat GPT 5.6 exclusively to government-approved customers, a departure from earlier suggestions of voluntary review. Reports indicate that the most popular feature of Elon Musk's Grok AIof is its NSFW capabilities, which reportedly account for "well over half" of its usage.

Accessories & Travel Gear

For travelers concerned about power, a slim power bank is currently 30% offa slim, offering a safer alternative to potentially compromised airport USB charging ports.