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macrumors.comOLED iPad Mini Starts at $699 After Second Price Hike This YearApple today announced the first OLED iPad mini, and it carries a pretty hefty price increase compared to just a few years ago. The new model starts at $699, up $100 (or 17%) from the $599 starting price of the previous generation model. It's hard to believe now, but the previous-generation iPad mini kept its $499 price in 2024 even when Apple doubled base storage to 128GB. But then earlier this year, Apple increased the starting price to $599 as part of sweeping price increases across its product line owing to memory and chip shortages. The new model starts with the same 128GB of storage, so the $100 increase since June isn't offset by a capacity bump – but you do get an OLED display instead of LCD. Wi-Fi + Cellular models rise by the same $100, from $749 to $849, and education pricing starts at $649. All that being said, the price hike is less than expectations from earlier this month, when the OLED iPad mini was rumored to cost $200 more than the current model. The higher price accompanies the mini's biggest update in years, featuring that 8.5-inch OLED display, an A20 Pro chip, IP67 water and dust resistance, a new Acoustic Display speaker system, Apple's N1 wireless chip, as well as the C2 modem on cellular models. The color range though has narrowed from four finishes to two: Midnight and Starlight. There's also a new TechWoven Smart Folio that costs $79, up from $59 for the previous Smart Folio. Pre-orders for the new iPad mini open Wednesday, October 28, with availability starting Friday, November 6.Related Roundup: iPad miniTag: OLEDBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPad This article, "OLED iPad Mini Starts at $699 After Second Price Hike This Year" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

60Hz; 128GB base storage; $700 starting price is crazy town.

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OLED iPad Mini Starts at $699 After Second Price Hike This Year

thisweekstrend.xyzThis Week The Trend (Issue 66)This week's picks include a unique speaker, fitness tracker, and phone stand.

A few things to buy this week—or at least consider www.thisweekstrend.xyz/this-week-th...

youtube.comHands-on: Boox Picco - tiny kindle-like e-readerYouTube video by This Week The Trend

A pocket-sized e-reader? This is the latest one youtube.com/shorts/vP1_L...

They said, e-readers will be more convenient but lugging all these around is about the same as paper books

PSA: today is only Wednesday, for better or worse

youtube.comReview: CMF Speaker M - wireless Bluetooth speakerYouTube video by This Week The Trend

The new CMF speaker is $109 and reminds me of something… youtube.com/shorts/ApaRk...

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creators.yahoo.comPeople are obsessed with the sold-out Pokémon and Beats speaker with Pikachu and Mimikyu. Here's whyThe Pokémon collaboration speaker is being sold in select retail stores in the US, the UK, and China. Here's where it's available.

the new Pokémon Beats Pill is sold out, but if you want to check out a hands-on, then I got you covered creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

3D printed a HomeView. It’s actually quite similar to Google’s $99 7-inch Nest Hub. Hopefully the HomeView is much snappier

the new Pokémon Beats Pill is sold out, but if you want to check out a hands-on, then I got you covered creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

businessinsider.comI tested the Apple Watch Series 12 for several weeks, and here's who should upgradeThe Apple Watch Series 12 has new Apple Intelligence capabilities and improved heart-rate tracking, but some features are missing at launch.

Next year will be all about longer form videos…

Tyler Hayes@tylerh.social

Look, I know this is small potatoes, but I started posting tech videos to YouTube at the very end of February and I just hit 1,000,000 views. I've also done 170+ Shorts with no AI. No sales pitch, just a little self motivation for myself because this stuff is hard

Apple Series 12 - better for Series 8 and older, probably not worth upgrading for Series 9 and newer www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/...

creators.yahoo.comI wore Meta's new Ray-Ban smart glasses without feeling like a creep. Here's whyThe new Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses ditch the camera but keep the AI assistant, open-ear audio, and hands-free notifications.

Hello, the new audio-only Ray-Ban Meta glasses are fancy open earbuds and they’re pretty good for that creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

@davidpierce.xyz @allisonjo1.bsky.social I started thinking of AI agent assistants as a living to-do list to solve the blank page problem. Like what digital tasks do I need to do and if I were to write them all down, can I offload them to an assistant?

creators.yahoo.com'The Paper' season 2 has a sophomore slump, but I still want more'The Paper' isn't as consistent in season two, but its strongest episodes show the spinoff could become something much more than 'The Office' 2.0.

Season 2 of 'The Paper' is a slump, and yet, it's still good enough to make a watching priority and hope for a season 3 creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

thisweekstrend.xyzThis is the single best Prime Day deal for international travelersThe Anker Nano Travel Adapter is thin, light, and works in 200 countries. It's also on sale right now.

another deal: if you travel internationally at least once a year, you need this adapter www.thisweekstrend.xyz/this-is-the-...

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Lots of cool stuff on sale today and tomorrow. If I had to pick one best headphones deal, it would be this one www.thisweekstrend.xyz/looking-for-...

thisweekstrend.xyzLooking for a Prime deal on wireless headphones? There’s one pair I recommend snagging after testing dozensThe Nothing Headphone (1) is 37% off, down to $189. They're the best wireless headphone deal during Prime Day.

Lots of cool stuff on sale today and tomorrow. If I had to pick one best headphones deal, it would be this one www.thisweekstrend.xyz/looking-for-...

businessinsider.comI tested Apple's new AirPods 5, and these are the 4 biggest improvementsI've tested every AirPods model since 2016, and the AirPods 5 impress with four key upgrades, including stronger noise cancellation and tighter bass.

I've owned every pair of AirPods. The AirPods 5 are the best yet. ANC isn't just for focused working. It also means you don't need to turn your music up as loud. www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/...

Bose is back with wired ANC earbuds. Gimmick? Maybe, but I carry a pair of wired earbuds for editing and in case of dead battery. For $99 these might be the sleeper hit of the year

creators.yahoo.comThe new Beats 360 headphones won me over with swappable cushions and water resistanceBeats gave these $350 headphones a fresh design, solid sound, and a surprisingly practical way to keep them fresh after a workout.

Think of these like AirPods Max Sport

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There’s also new Beats 360 headphones creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

businessinsider.comI flew 11,000 miles with Sonos' brand-new Ace Ultra headphones, and their noise cancellation wowed meThe Sonos Ace Ultra headphones offer excellent ANC and comfort, while integrating wirelessly with other Sonos devices.

By the way, I’m particularly proud of this photography—the light 😮‍💨. But I only use originals in all my reviews.

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How do I know the Sonos Ace Ultra have some of the best ANC performance? I’ve flown 11,000 miles with them already www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/...

There’s also new Beats 360 headphones creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

How do I know the Sonos Ace Ultra have some of the best ANC performance? I’ve flown 11,000 miles with them already www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/...

21 Sept

Get ready for a lot things to drop starting tomorrow 🫨🫠

creators.yahoo.com'Slow Horses' season 6 plays like a greatest hits album, but it still surprisesThe latest season rewards longtime viewers with familiar faces and callbacks while finding new ways to shake things up.

15 Sept

Slow Horses season 6 is a love letter to long time fans without alienating newcomers. You should watch it creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

creators.yahoo.comSmall phone lovers: You should seriously consider the new iPhone DuoThe iPhone Duo is shorter than the iPhone 13 mini when closed, making its folding design surprisingly appealing for small phone fans.

10 Sept

I'm still on the train that folding phones could appeal to people who want smaller phones creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

youtu.beYou Can See Everything | Official Teaser HD | A24YouTube video by A24

8 Sept

This movie teaser for an Elizabeth Holmes documentary from Nathan Fielder might be the scariest 45 seconds you ever watch youtu.be/GGJSRFWALTI

www.youtube.com/shorts/NubUp...

4 Sept

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IFA 26 seems convinced it will be the iPhone Ultra

4 Sept

IFA 26 seems convinced it will be the iPhone Ultra

creators.yahoo.comApple TV just got more expensive, but I still think it's the best deal in streamingI didn't love seeing Apple raise the price, but after comparing what $119 a year gets you with other streaming services, I'm convinced it's still a bargain.

3 Sept

Apple TV went up in price...I still think it's a good deal creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

youtube.comFirst look: Sonos Ace Ultra headphones and Beam Ultra in under 60 secondsYouTube video by This Week The Trend

1 Sept

Sonos Ace Ultra headphones and Beam Ultra soundbar, under 60 sec www.youtube.com/shorts/Kq6za...

creators.yahoo.comDyson's CameraJet isn't just a $500 toothbrush. It might be the wildest gadget I've ever seenThis toothbrush can see gaps between your teeth and floss as you brush. It can even livestream what's happening inside your mouth.

1 Sept

There are at least 8 wild things about Dyson’s camera toothbrush creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

youtube.comXteink X4 Pro long term review - tiny e-readerYouTube video by This Week The Trend

26 Aug

Curious about the tiny X4 Pro e-reader? I’ve been using it for months. Here’s how it’s fared in that time youtube.com/shorts/e88-x...

26 Aug

A little spoiler at the end…

creators.yahoo.comI don't want AI doing my job. But I might let it handle my to-do listTown is a service that doesn't replace the creative work I do, but it can quietly take care of the tedious tasks that keep piling up.

25 Aug

I'm not fan of general, generative AI, but still find Town interesting. What if you had an AI-powered to-do list that did a lot of your mundane tasks in the background? Now that's compelling. creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

creators.yahoo.comNew to vinyl? This clever speaker makes getting started easier than everThe Victrola Soundstage combines a compact design, surprisingly full sound, and versatile wired and wireless connections in one simple setup.

22 Aug

This speaker is geared towards record players, but not exclusive to them. It’s so cool! creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

youtube.comWhat are the best weekly tech deals? I know one way to find out.YouTube video by This Week The Trend

21 Aug

A 60-sec promo for my (free) newsletter. You should watch it! Or not… youtube.com/shorts/yLEMB...

20 Aug

hot take: sites put way too much effort into covering Google's pixel phones and watches for products that represent ~5% of the market.

creators.yahoo.comI tested the headphones everyone keeps seeing on Instagram. Here’s my verdictNot every viral gadget lives up to the hype. The Daisy One headphones mostly do.

20 Aug

Here's why the Daisy One headphones might be worth keeping an eye on creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

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creators.yahoo.comI watched the first episode of 5 new shows. These are worth your timeI sampled the latest series across multiple streaming services to see which ones earned a second episode and which ones didn't.

16 Aug

I tried the first episode of 5 new shows across various streaming services with no guilt about stopping. Here are the ones that stuck, and the ones that didn't creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

16 Aug

I tried the first episode of 5 new shows across various streaming services with no guilt about stopping. Here are the ones that stuck, and the ones that didn't creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

creators.yahoo.comThe Oura Ring 5 is the best health gadget of 2026Hands-on review of the Oura Ring 5 and how it compares to past versions.

14 Aug

The Oura Ring 5 is the best wearable this year. I'll wait and see, but it might be my favorite gadget of 2026. creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

4 Aug

Hot take(?): The iPhone's screen unkown callers has only made incoming calls worse. The person on the other end doesn't seem to know what's going on, and answering it in the middle never works right for me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

thisweekstrend.xyzThis Week The Trend (Issue 54)This week's picks include a smart ring, charging valet, and notebook wallet.

31 July

Fresh newsletter out now www.thisweekstrend.xyz/this-week-th... (unique buying guide)

creators.yahoo.com5 can't-miss TV shows to watch in August and SeptemberFrom the return of 'Ted Lasso' to another gripping season of Netflix's 'The Gentlemen,' these TV shows are worth making time for before the end of the year.

31 July

August and September are loaded with returning shows. These are the ones I’m looking forward to creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

creators.yahoo.comWeber purposefully broke my countertop oven, and it’s a reminder that gadgets don’t last foreverJune Ovens will stop receiving connected services on September 22, 2026.

29 July

Any other June Oven owners sad about Weber turning off the countertop oven's best features? creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...

thisweekstrend.xyzThis Week The Trend (Issue 53)This week's picks include a small flashlight, home speaker, and portable fan.

24 July

3 products, 3 price points: $50, $150, $500. This Week The Trend is a free, weekly newsletter—or read it online. www.thisweekstrend.xyz/this-week-th...