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Get the Best Deals on the Newest Back-to-School Tech Gadgets

Summer is winding down and it’s time to start back-to-school shopping. USA Today tech-life columnist Jen Jolly joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY to share some cool new gadgets, including a custom digital photo phone case, a $10 bluetooth speaker, and more!
Get the Best Deals on the Newest Back-to-School Tech Gadgets
Get the Best Deals on the Newest Back-to-School Tech Gadgets

Shop Stylish and Thoughtful Gifts for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is around the corner so Preston Konrad, founder of Preston Lane, joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to share the perfect gifts for dad. Products include a portable neck fan, the Eataly gift box and more.
Shop Stylish and Thoughtful Gifts for Father’s Day
Shop Stylish and Thoughtful Gifts for Father’s Day

See What’s Inside Shop TODAY’s Must-Haves for Him Box 62% Off

From a Roku streaming stick to Graza high heat cooking oil and more, Adrianna Brach stops by Studio 1A to share what’s inside Shop TODAY’s new curated Must-Haves for Him box just in time for Father’s Day — for 62% off!
See What’s Inside Shop TODAY’s Must-Haves for Him Box 62% Off
See What’s Inside Shop TODAY’s Must-Haves for Him Box 62% Off

Los Angeles Becomes the First Major School District to Require Screen Time Limits

The resolution followed pressure from parents who said their children developed unhealthy habits after schools required them to use iPads and laptops every day.
Students wearing facemasks sit behind a row of Apple desktop computers.
Students wearing facemasks sit behind a row of Apple desktop computers.

Mark Zuckerberg Grilled About Underage Instagram Users, Social Media Addiction During Landmark Trial

Matt Bergman, founding attorney of Social Media Victims Law Center, said the Meta CEO's testimony is "a moment that families across this country have been waiting for."
Zuckerberg To Defend Meta's Youth Strategy At Addiction Trial
Zuckerberg To Defend Meta's Youth Strategy At Addiction Trial

Ring camera founder speaks on surveillance images in Guthrie case, privacy concerns

Ring founder and Chief inventor Jamie Siminoff sits down with NBC News’ Tom Llamas to discuss the surveillance images in the Nancy Guthrie case, privacy concerns, and the controversial Super Bowl commercial. 
Ring camera founder speaks on surveillance images in Guthrie case, privacy concerns
Ring camera founder speaks on surveillance images in Guthrie case, privacy concerns

Anthropic CEO speaks about 'powerful' AI risks and regulation

Dario Amodei, the CEO of the AI company Anthropic, joined "Top Story" to discuss his new essay "The Adolescence of Technology: Confronting and Overcoming the Risks of Powerful A.I." In the essay, Amodei warns of the risks that come with artificial intelligence and also spoke with NBC News' Tom Llamas about AI regulation and control.
Anthropic CEO speaks about 'powerful' AI risks and regulation
Anthropic CEO speaks about 'powerful' AI risks and regulation

Macy’s CEO details economic outlook ahead of holiday shopping season

With the holiday shopping season about to officially begin, Macy’s CEO Tony Spring says his stores have options for all consumers, whether they’re spending or scaling back this year. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson has the story.
Macy’s CEO details economic outlook ahead of holiday shopping season
Macy’s CEO details economic outlook ahead of holiday shopping season

‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ platforms soar in popularity

As more Americans than ever turn to “Buy Now, Pay Later” platforms to purchase things like vacations and groceries, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski says his company’s platform can offer more flexibility during times of economic uncertainty. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson has the story.
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ platforms soar in popularity
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ platforms soar in popularity

McDonald’s President on Extra Value Meals, Economic Uncertainty

McDonald’s is bringing back its Extra Value Meals including items like the Egg McMuffin, the Big Mac and McNuggets on Monday. The company’s president, Joe Erlinger, joins TODAY to talk about its return and how they are managing the possible impact from tariffs. “The fact that McDonald’s is actually going to be lowering prices, I think, is really notable. It shows that we’re in lockstep with our consumers,” he says.
McDonald’s President on Extra Value Meals, Economic Uncertainty
McDonald’s President on Extra Value Meals, Economic Uncertainty