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    Get the AirPods Pro 2 (that can turn into a hearing aid) for 24% off right now

    Jason Hiner/ZDNETApple just unveiled new AirPods, and while you might be considering buying the brand’s latest headphones, you shouldn’t forget about the sweet, sweet discounts that activate on earlier models once Apple releases new hardware. If you aren’t interested in the new products, think about the deal you can get on a competitive pair of older AirPods, like the AirPods Pro 2. The AirPods Pro (second generation), which are some of our favorite earbuds and our top pick out of the AirPods lineup, are on sale at Amazon for $60 off More

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    The best TVs under $1,000: Expert tested

    Buying a new TV doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune, but it also means you don’t have to limit yourself with a tiny budget either. If you’re able to stick to a budget of about $1,000, you’ll be able to pick up a solid smart TV from brands like TCL, Hisense, and even Samsung or Sony. Just because these TVs don’t have premium price tags doesn’t mean they skimp on features like integrated voice controls, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, and even cloud gaming.Also: The best TVs: Expert tested What is the best TV under $1,000 right now? At ZDNET, we test and research TVs across all brands. My pick for the best TV under $1,000 overall is the Samsung Q80D More

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    YouTube Music rolls out new digital DJ feature to build custom playlists on demand

    Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images Back in July, references for something called “Ask for Music” were found in the code of a YouTube Music patch. The potential feature was initially believed to be an upgrade for the service’s search function where you could use “natural language” to look up songs. But a recent update shows […] More

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    iOS 17.7 rolls out next week – here’s why it might be a safer bet than iOS 18

    The iOS 18 beta running on iPhone 15 Pro. Jason Hiner/ZDNETiOS 18 will officially roll out on September 16 to many different iPhone models from the iPhone 11 to the iPhone 15 Pro. Users will receive multiple new features, from a more personalized home screen to Apple Intelligence on certain models. When a new iOS version rolls out, Apple begins to slow down its support for the previous generation to get more people to adopt the updated software. But this time, the company is going to be doing things differently. Alongside iOS 18 RC (Release Candidate), Apple is launching iOS 17.7 next week, according to 9To5Mac.Also: The 7 best iOS 18 features that will make updating your iPhone worthwhileiOS 17.7 won’t add extra features, although it will introduce “security patches and bug fixes”. Release notes are unavailable on the company’s website, so we don’t know exactly what the mobile OS will include. However, when iOS 17.7 is available, iPhone owners can download the update with the assurance that their device’s security won’t be outdated or exposed to potential threats. You can move towards iOS 18 at any time. However, you may be better off installing iOS 17.7 instead. Here’s why. More