Labor Day weekend isn't known as an especially fruitful time for tech deals, but we've found a few notable discounts on good gear ahead of the holiday anyway. Both the 13- and 15-inch versions of Apple's M2 MacBook Air are down to all-time lows, for one, as are Hisense's well-reviewed U6K and U8K TVs. The new Beats Studio Buds are $40 off, while Solo Stove is running a sale on its popular smokeless fire pits. Here are the best Labor Day tech sales we could find. This deal ties the lowest price we've seen for the entry-level configuration of Apple's excellent 15-inch notebook. Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air with an M2 chip is down to $1,099 at Amazon, while the 13-inch model is available for $899 at Best Buy.

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LOS ANGELES – It's been two years since a new smash hit app has taken over the nation – remember Pokemon Go? But meanwhile, some of our favorite apps have gotten better, stronger and more essential to our lives. Perhaps you have a new phone, or it's been awhile since you updated your app roster. I've put a list together looking at the landscape of free and essential apps that everyone would want on their phones, from email assistants, to best mapping, ride-hailing and photo sharing. Here's the Talking Tech guide to the 12 app categories you want to have represented on your phone, and our multiple choices for downloading.