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Oct 20 (Reuters) – Large US and British companies spend 28% of their software budgets on average ‌to pay for vendor-driven upgrades, migration and licensing ‌changes they would not have actively chosen, adding avoidable costs and operational ​risks in the race to adopt AI solutions, a survey by software maintenance provider Origina showed on Tuesday.

Apple’s HomePod Mini 2 is here, and after a six-year hiatus, the company’s smallest home speaker has more features than ever. The HomePod Mini 2 features several upgrades to its internal connectivity tech, enabling new capabilities, including Siri AI, surround sound with Apple TV 4K, and an LED lighting experience that complements its audio output.

Best Buy’s Techtober Sale is still going strong with loads of deals across Apple gear, PCs, smart TVs, and more. We’ve already highlighted some solid gaming PC and laptop deals separately, and this time we’re zeroing in on the more affordable accessories. There are discounts on keyboards, mice, headsets, controllers, and other battlestation upgrades starting…

The iPhone X was the company’s most expensive smartphone ever when it launched in 2017, and arguably helped normalize the idea of spending more than $1,000 on a flagship smartphone. The iPhone 18 Pro is the latest of its (non-folding) flagships and pushes the pricing boat out even further, starting at $1,200 for the 256GB…