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Almost everything about the iPhone 16 leaked repeatedly in the past few months, with one big exception. We hardly got any iPhone 16 price leaks, which is actually good news. The lack of rumors warning of imminent price hikes suggests that Apple will keep the iPhone 15 price structure in place for another year. There is one wrinkle in all of this. Apple might change the iPhone 16 Pro's starting price without technically increasing it. There might not be a $999 128GB iPhone 16 Pro available this year. Instead, the cheapest iPhone 16 Pro may be the 256GB model, which would remain at $1,099. Apple did the same thing with the iPhone 15 Pro Max last year, and the handset is one of the most popular models in the iPhone 15 lineup. With only a few days to go until Apple unveils the iPhone 16, T-Mobile accidentally published a placeholder deal for the new handsets. It suggests that the carrier will continue to offer qualifying buyers a free iPhone 16 Pro once preorders start. This would be in line with T-Mobile's "iPhone 15 Pro on us" offer from last September that let you save up to $1,000 on a new iPhone. Continue reading... The post T-Mobile’s free iPhone 16 Pro deal may have leaked early appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $3.75 smart plugs, $50 off Sonos Ace, $70 Oral-B electric toothbrush, $170 ASUS laptop, more Labor Day weekend deals: $32 Magic Bullet bundle, $5 iPhone chargers, $199 iPad, $180 off Ninja cookware, more Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Today’s deals: $189 Apple Watch SE, $1,000 off Sony OLED TV, $350 Dyson V8 Plus, $30 JBL earbuds, more

tvOS 18 is just around the corner with several new features. With the iPhone 16 event taking place on September 9, Apple will likely launch the new software updates in the following week. After a packed tvOS 17 release in 2023, tvOS 18 feels like another big update. However, two of the features I was most looking forward to will likely not be released with this software update's version .0. With beta 8 available for a week and the Release Candidate version expected for next week, Apple hasn't added these two features to tvOS 18: 21:9 support: If you use your Apple TV connected to a projector, it will support movies and shows in a 21:9 format, bringing a more cinematic-like experience New Screen Savers: Apple teased it will offer two different screen saver sections for Portraits and TVs and Movies. The latter isn't available yet. So far, Apple has only added the new Portrait screen saver. However, I don't think my photos are good enough to appear as screen savers while I'm listening to music, or I just keep the Apple TV turned on without using it. This is why I'm really looking forward to having Foundation, Snoopy, and other Apple TV+ screen savers available. While it seems the 21:9 support might be released at a later date, I still have faith that the new screen savers could appear in the final version of tvOS 18. With watchOS 10, Apple added a Snoopy Watch Face. It was first available in beta, but by the final release, the company still had more options to offer with that Watch Face. That said, Apple might be planning to add everything all at once instead of offering a half-baked experience. Interestingly, Cupertino already announced that some tvOS 18 features will already be delayed, including: Robot vacuum cleaners are now compatible with the Home app, so they can participate in automations and scenes, and can be activated by a user’s voice using Siri. AirPlay adds Spatial Audio so users can get an immersive audio experience, including support for Dolby Atmos, when using AirPlay to stream audio from iPhone and iPad to HomePod and compatible third-party audio equipment. We'll only know for sure once the tvOS 18 Release Candidate version is available and Apple releases a full PDF with all the features that are included in these software updates. Are you excited about 21:9 support and new screen savers? You can learn more about tvOS 18 below. Don't Miss: tvOS 18: Release date, features, download, Apple TV compatibility, more The post tvOS 18 will likely launch without its best features appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Exclusive deal: Get GEEKOM’s ultra-fast GT13 Pro Mini PC for only $549 Today’s deals: $35 in Amazon credits, $179 Sonos soundbar, $60 Keurig coffee maker, $99 Bose speaker, more Labor Day weekend deals: $32 Magic Bullet bundle, $5 iPhone chargers, $199 iPad, $180 off Ninja cookware, more Labor Day deals: Deep Apple discounts, $35 in Amazon credit, $279 Nintendo Switch OLED, more

A new archaeological study has come to some incredible conclusions on the dramatic Roman siege of Masada, the legendary stronghold which served as the stage for the last stand of Jewish rebels against the Roman Empire almost 2,000 years ago. The prevailing narrative suggested a protracted siege lasting up to two years, with glorious battles and heroic sorties. But the latest findings claim that the efficient Romans completed this siege within weeks, which aligns with the broader view that, while the siege was a significant military operation, it wasn’t the drawn-out epic previously imagined. When you consider the Roman constructions that went on to achieve victory – a huge ramp and a wall that circumnavigated the whole base of Mount Masada, it would seem an impossible task to complete in just a couple of weeks. However, the researcher’s meticulous surveys and high-tech analysis have brought about this conclusion. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesAsiaHistoryImportant EventsRead Later 

A man suspected of killing four people aboard a Chicago-area transit train shot them at close range while they were asleep, officials said Tuesday.

U.S. job openings dropped to a 3-1/2-year low in July, suggesting the labor market was losing steam, but probably not enough for the Federal Reserve to consider a big interest rate cut this month.

Vice President Kamala Harris' surge in the polls after replacing President Joe Biden as the Democrat presidential nominee has some party members hopeful of winning both Georgia and North Carolina for the first time in nearly 50 years, Bloomberg News reported.

Salma Hayek made sure to note that her gorgeous appearance is timeless as she celebrated her 58th birthday with a slideshow of her bikini pictures. The legendary actress showed off her gorgeous curves and toned abs, which she has maintained over the years thanks to good genes and a healthy lifestyle. Hayek did not hold back in any of the 18 uploaded photos, which were likely taken at different vacation spots. “Birthday bikini dump, happy 58th birthday to me! P.s none of these are throwbacks,” she bragged. Fans react to Salma Hayek’s unbelievable bikini body   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek) It is not every day one sees a 58-year-old woman with the body of a gym-loving lady in her twenties. Hayek’s comments were soon ridden with compliments, birthday wishes and questions about how she achieved her unbelievable looks. “Happy birthday u look stunning 58 and thriving,” someone wrote. RELATED: Salma Hayek Stuns Fans With Throwback Bombshell Bikini Photos From The ‘90s London, UK. Salma Hayek at the EE BAFTA British Academy Film Awards Red Carpet Arrivals at The Royal Albert Hall in London. 13th March 2022. Ref:LMK12-130322-002. Jade Adams/Landmark Media.WWW.LMKMEDIA.COM. Mexican actor Juan Manuel Bernal wished her good health and love, but not without praising her for aging better like good wine. “Wait What?? 58??? I want to look like you when I get there. Happy birthday Sexy Momma,” another impressed fan gushed. Hayek’s guide to looking hot at 58 Hayek’s growth in the industry has been steady for all to witness, from her 1996 act as the seductive character Santanico Pandemonium in From Dusk Till Dawn, to recently playing Maxandra Mendoza in Magic Mike’s Last Dance.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek) The mother of one does not exercise or keep to any strict diet. However, she swears by daily meditation, which she claims eliminates any problems in her joints, mind, or face after each session. Hayek, who claims to have never tried Botox, also employs frequency machines alongside her mindfulness techniques. Click for next Article The post Salma Hayek Flaunts Sizzling Bikini Body As She Turns 58 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

Frank Sinatra’s oldest daughter, Nancy Sinatra took to X to remember the late actor James Darren, who died of congestive heart failure at 88. She called him “one of my dearest and closest friends in the entire world, in my entire life” and accompanied the note with a photo compilation of the actor. Darren was known for starring in TV classics like Melrose Place, Fantasy Island, and T.J. Hooker back in the day, plus his recent act in the 2017 series, Happy. Sinatra mentioned that he was godfather to her daughter AJ, and wished him a quick and beautiful journey in the great beyond. James Darren’s impressive Hollywood career GIDGET GOES TO ROME, James Darren, 1963 Born James William Ercolani, Darren made his first film as a 20-year-old in 1956, where he played the lead in the Sam Katzman-produced movie Rumble On The Docks. His career took off ever since as he starred in a few more productions and even did some singing along the way. RELATED: Nancy Sinatra Jabs At Movie Casting For Late Father’s Highly Anticipated Biopic He then featured on a lot of TV series such as Love Boat and Fantasy Island, and by the ‘70s became a TV host of Portrait Of A Legend. His directing career also thrived as he is credited for a few series, including Renegades, Nowhere Man, Hunter, and Silk Stalkings. THE LIVELY SET, James Darren, 1964 Darren’s relationship with Sinatra Sinatra led the tributes toward Darren’s death once it was confirmed and extended her support to the rest of his family. Jim Moret, Darren’s son, acknowledged Sinatra’s post and thanked her for her kind and loving words, noting that his late father loved her. Nancy Sinatra/ X Fans of the late legend also hopped on Sinatra’s touching post to share their thoughts and pay their respects. “I loved James Darren myself from Gidget and other movies. I had a poster of him on my wall growing up,” someone wrote, while another added that the world is now short of such a remarkable talent. Click for next Article The post Nancy Sinatra Pays Tribute To Late James Darren Following News Of Death appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

When the 2020 campaign began for the Democrats, Kamala Harris was thought to be one of the candidates that people might gravitate to. But then she began talking. And the more people saw her and heard…