Nintendo is offering a rare deal on its official full-size retro Nintendo Entertainment System Controllers. The 2-pack of wireless NES gamepads, which normally costs $60, is available for $47.99 shipped for Nintendo Switch Online members. The offer is valid until the end of the month or while supplies last, and there is a limit of four sets per account.

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Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch FE with a cash deal, available for $149.99 with free shipping for Prime members at Woot. The regular price is $200. For those with a trade-in, Samsung offers an instant $100 off at checkout. The offer is available directly from Samsung and is the best cash deal tracked since the wearable's debut last month.

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Cellebrite, a company that makes a phone-cracking kit, cannot unlock most iPhones running iOS 17.4 and later as of April 2024. The company confirmed that leaked documents are genuine. Cellebrite devices can crack most Android phones, but there are exceptions.

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Nomad's annual anniversary sale is underway, offering deals on its new Horween leather Passport Wallet. The Pen Edition is available for $104 shipped, down from its regular price of $130, while the standard edition is discounted to $72 from $90. The sale runs through Amazon's 2024 summer Prime Day event until the weekend.

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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series has been using the same 4,400 mAh battery since the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in 2021, despite the company's advancements in foldable technology. The battery size has not changed through the Fold 4, 5, and 6, with varying results. The Galaxy Z Fold 6's battery life has hit the law of diminishing returns.

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Apple has released a new video in its 'The Underdogs' series, titled 'OOO (Out of Office)', featuring Apple products such as the Vision Pro headset. The video showcases the characters using Apple products to achieve their goals, with the Vision Pro headset being used for spatial computing to juggle multiple tasks. The series, which started in 2020, has been released annually since then due to its popularity.

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Apple has confirmed that its OpenELM model, released in April, does not power any of its AI or machine learning features, including Apple Intelligence. The model was created for research purposes and to contribute to the open-source large language model development. Apple used over 170,000 YouTube subtitles to train its AI models, including OpenELM, which was described as a 'state-of-the-art open language model' by Apple researchers.

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1Password has introduced a new tool called Passkey Ready, which helps web developers check if their users are ready to upgrade from traditional passwords to passkeys. Passkey is a technology that replaces passwords with more secure authentication methods, such as facial recognition or biometrics. The tool is part of 1Password's Passage platform and aims to streamline the transition to a passwordless future, enhancing security and providing benefits to businesses.

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Aptera, a solar EV startup, has partnered with US Capital Global to lead a $60 million investment round, which will provide convertible notes. The funding will be used to complete production intent SEV builds for crash testing and start production in early 2025. Aptera has raised $135 million from over 17,000 investors through crowdfunding and other investments.

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There are less than 12 hours left of Prime Day savings, featuring notable price drops on Android games and apps. The deals will be available until tonight, and then won't be seen again for several months. Some notable deals include discounts on Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Tabs, the Google Pixel Tablet, and the Galaxy Z Flip 5.

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