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With the world the way that it is, it can’t hurt to have a massage gun on hand. And now’s a good time to snag one. Wellbots has an exclusive deal for Engadget readers on three popular Therabody models. Save up to $110 today on that tempting Theragun you’ve been eyeing.

You’ll save the most on the top-of-the-line model. The Theragun Pro Plus G6 is a powerhouse with a 16 mm amplitude. (That’s how far it can travel with each pulse.) Its motor delivers up to 60 lbs. of force. That should be more than enough to pound out whatever ails you.

The Theragun Pro Plus G6 supports vibration, heat and LED light therapy. It comes with five attachments: standard ball, dampener, thumb, micro-point and wedge. The device has an ergonomic grip, so you can easily reach those shoulder and back muscles. It’s long-lasting: up to 300 minutes on a single charge. The gun even integrates with the Therabody app, where you’ll find guided routines.

This model usually costs an eye-popping $650. But can get it for $540 with our exclusive code. Enter ENGADGET110THERA at checkout.

Although impressive, the high-end model is overkill for most people. You can also save on a model that’s great for casual users. The Theragun Relief G6 is a lightweight massage gun (1.37 lbs.) that’s easy to throw into a gym bag.

It has a 10 mm amplitude, which feels less like hard pounding and more like a pleasant vibration. This one doesn’t support heat therapy. But it still includes three attachments: standard ball, dampener and thumb.

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This model also supports heat therapy. It includes four attachment heads: standard ball, dampener, wedge and heated percussive plus. You can also use it for cold and vibration modes, but those heads are sold separately.

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According to Bloomberg, the next versions of Apple’s operating systems may be labeled by year, starting now. It makes sense. At this point, we’ve got VisionOS 2, watchOS 11, macOS 15, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Instead, they might all be tagged 26 — even if they launch this year.

It’s not the first tech company to align new products with the year of release. Samsung started naming its phones by year of release in 2020 with the S20, which followed the S10. We’ll learn for sure in under two weeks: WWDC kicks off June 9.

— Mat Smith

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PlayStation’s DualSense Edge wireless controller is cheaper than ever

Sony is discounting consoles, accessories, games and subscriptions.

One of the standout deals of this year’s Days of Play sale is the PS5 DualSense Edge controller. You can pick one up for $169, which is 15 percent off its usual price. The deal is available on Amazon and directly from Sony.

The Edge resembles a regular DualSense controller, but there’s a lot more to it. For instance, there are function buttons below each thumbstick and rear paddles, and you can choose between a set of levers or shorter half-domes.

If you haven’t jumped on the PS5 yet, the PS5 Pro also gets a $50 discount.

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The new Opera browser can surf the web for you

It’s not Chrome, Safari or Edge, but if you’re willing to be different…

Opera has launched another… Opera browser. Neon is its first fully agentic browser. That means it’s baked in AI chat with users and can surf the web on their behalf. 

It… clicks for you. It can even fill out forms and shop for you. If you’re feeling more ambitious, you can ask Neon to build websites, animations, even games, and it can continue chipping away at big projects while you’re offline.

Will that all be enough to swing you away from all your Chrome plugins or Safari passwords? According to recent figures, just over 2 percent of internet users use Opera. You can try it for yourself now. Oh wait, no, there’s a waitlist.

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This gaming mouse has a tiny fan inside

For the pro gamers.

Pulsar’s latest competitive gaming mouse features a premium tiny fan from Noctua, the renowned fan brand. (Apparently, no one makes fans quite like the Austrians).

With a skeletal shell designed to enhance airflow, it’s for sweaty-palmed professional gamers. Like the original Feinmann mouse from Pulsar, it has a 32,00 DPI sensor and an ultra-fast 8,000 Hz polling rate. Due to the fan, it’s a little heavier than the original at 65 grams. And the price of dry palm calm? $180.

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Q: My question is how best to set up an Xbox for my kid. I want to know how to control use time and whether I should use my email to set up. – Guillermo from Utah

A: You’re in luck! Console parental controls have come a long way from the days of hiding NES systems (or their controllers) from unruly kids. Microsoft, in particular, has made it very easy through its Xbox Family Settings app for iOS and Android, which supports Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One systems. Once you’ve added your kids to your Xbox family group, you’ll be able to manage and see reports of their playtime, restrict access to specific content, require parental approval for purchases and sort incoming friend requests. In typical Microsoft fashion, though, setting up Xbox family accounts can be a bit confusing, so let’s go over it step by step.

How to set up an Xbox for your child

Turn on your Xbox and sign in with your Microsoft account.

Press the Xbox button on your controller, and head to Profile & system > Settings > account > Family settings > Manage family members.

Choose Add to family > Add new.

Unfortunately, Microsoft requires an email address for new accounts. You can either entire your child’s existing email if they have one, or choose the Get a new email option to create an Outlook email address. (This may seem a bit absurd for younger children, so if you don’t want to create an email for your 6 year old, you may be better off just physically controlling access to consoles like the old days.)

Next, you’ll have to verify the addition of a new family group member. You can do so by either choosing This Xbox on the next screen and entering your Microsoft account details, or selecting Their phone/PC to have an email sent to you. In either case, you’ll have to consent to the new member.

What is a Microsoft child account?

In its documentation, Microsoft says “a child account is defined as any Microsoft account that’s affiliated with an adult Microsoft account when the age of the child or teen is less than the age of majority for their country or region.” These accounts are broken into “Child” and “Teen” categories, which specify age ranges between eight and 12, and 13 to 17. Microsoft notes there can be differences depending on location, like in South Korea where teen accounts range from 13 to 18.

Are there any issues with Microsoft child accounts?

As useful as the Xbox Family app and child accounts may seem, they can also lead to problems while playing Minecraft, according to comments on Reddit. Reddit user “Microdad_” said they weren’t able to gift a game to their child’s account, they had to deal with a buggy website to allow them to play Minecraft and after all of that trouble their child still can’t play in their realm. User “Electronic_Ocelot825” encountered similar issues, replying, “You are spot on. I go through same [sic] crap and it drives me to the point where I am furious.”

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As tech reporters, the Engadget staff is always answering questions from readers, friends and family about electronics, software, gaming, big tech policies and more. So we decided to write down our answers. This question came from a coworker from Yahoo, Engadget’s corporate parent. If you’ve got a tech-related question you’d like us to answer for you, please email ask@engadget.com.

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