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Apple TV’s long-running For All Mankind sci-fi series returns soon for season 5, and the new trailer reveals what to expect from the latest season and its time jump. more… - Apple expands age assurance tools as new App Store requirements roll out in several regions
Apple is rolling out new age assurance tools for developers in regions including Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and parts of the US, as new App Store restrictions for 18+ apps take effect in select markets. Here are the details. more… - Discord just canceled its planned age verification rollout, for now
Discord’s controversial age verification saga has reached a new turning point. The original rollout plan has officially been canceled, with a new plan and more user-friendly options coming later in the year. more… - My Favorite Bluetooth Speaker Is on Sale for $50 Off Right Now
JBL's fabulous Flip 7 speaker is on super sale for $100. Grab this go-anywhere companion on the cheap before the nice weather hits. - Save $20 On Our Favorite Gaming Headset
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 have excellent compatibility and a comfortable, lightweight fit. - Apple releases macOS 26.4 public beta 2
Following yesterday’s release of the developer version of macOS 26.4 beta 2, the public beta is rolling out now. Here’s what to expect. more… - Apple Vision Pro team talks process behind designing newest visionOS 26 Environment
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Earlier this year, Apple officially confirmed that JP Morgan Chase will take over Apple Card from Goldman Sachs. The transition is expected to occur in January 2028. In new comments this week, Chase revealed why it... - 1Password announces big price increases coming next month
1Password, the popular password management app, has started notifying users about big price increases coming next month. Here are the details. more… - Life in Cuba Under Trump's Pressure Campaign: No Electricity, No Oil, and Impossible Choices
As the United States takes new steps against the regime that has ruled the island since 1959, the Cuban people face 20-hour blackouts, decreased internet access, and shortages of basic supplies. - Hands-on: These are my favorite portable power banks for MacBook and iPad
Power banks have come a long way in just a few short years. What used to be a way to get a quick top off on your phone has evolved into devices capable of charging multiple laptops at full speed. Thanks... - The Last Mystery of Antarctica’s ‘Blood Falls’ Has Finally Been Solved
New research sheds light on what drives reddish water to emerge from underground to pour onto the Taylor Glacier. - iOS 27’s most fascinating change might stay secret until September
iOS 27 will be unveiled in just a few months at WWDC, but there’s one rumored change that’s likely to stay a secret until close to the September launch: iPhone Fold multitasking. more… - Deals: Most affordable iPhone 16 Pro $300 off, 1TB M5 MacBook Pro $200 off, stainless steel Apple Watch $450 off, more
Alongside the ongoing $100 price drops on the 46mm Jet Black Apple Watch Series 11, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with some Amazon iPhone 16 Pro deals. Alongside up to $630 off iPhone 16 Pro Max, we also... - Apple shareholders vote down China audit proposal at annual meeting, more
Apple is holding its annual shareholders meeting today, giving shareholders the opportunity to vote on various proposals. This year, shareholders rejected an outside proposal asking for an audit on Apple’s relationship with China and approved all other proposals. - HomeKit Weekly: Hands on with Level Lock Pro and why it sets a new standard for HomeKit and Matter smart locks
- iOS 26.4 release date: Here’s when to expect new iPhone features
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- Apple TV’s next big sci-fi premiere is coming this week, first reviews here
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the sci-fi series with Godzilla and Kong, returns to Apple TV this Friday for season 2. Reviews for the new season just dropped, here’s what they say. more… - What Apple product colors would you like to see offered in future? [Poll]
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After mostly very muted iPhone Pro colors in the past, Apple struck out in a bold new direction with Cosmic Orange for the current model. That decision was credited with helping the company hit record iPhone sales last year.... - Sonos plans to fix its biggest iOS hurdle with a new Live Activities feature
Sonos has a plan to bring a highly requested audio control feature to iOS, but don’t expect the company to rush it before it’s ready. more… - Tide’s Evo Tiles Are a Fresh, Overengineered Take on the Tide Pod
Tide’s Evo Tiles are lightweight, fibrous squares of detergent that simplify the laundry process—and also act as a slightly more eco-friendly alternative to the Tide Pod. - Reddit and Discord are both in trouble over controversial age verification service
Both Reddit and Discord have got themselves into trouble over the use of a controversial third-party age verification service. Reddit has been fined £14.5 ($19.5M) million for the unlawful use of children’s personal information, while... - Tim Cook ‘slept with one eye open’ after classified CIA briefing on Taiwan
Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly told officials that he slept “with one eye open” after he attended a classified CIA briefing on Taiwan, home to the company’s chipmaker TSMC. US intelligence agencies have been... - Fellow Series 1 Espresso Machine Review (2026): Excellent, but a Work in Progress
Fellow’s new espresso machine offers capabilities previously seen only in commercial machines. Some of those are still being fleshed out. - Salsa Wanderosa Electric Bike Review: Full-Suspension Drop-Bar Gravel Ride
It’s a drop-bar electric mountain bike! It’s a full-suspension electric gravel bike! It’s everything at once, and it’s awesome. - Apple shares more details, photos, and video of US Mac mini plant
Apple yesterday announced plans to start manufacturing the Mac mini in the US and has now shared more details of the initiative, alongside photos and video footage. Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company... - Apple @ Work Podcast: The rise of the autonomous AI SOC
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices... - College Campuses Are in Upheaval Over Faculty Ties to Epstein
From small art schools to large public universities, the new DOJ release of emails reveals just how deep the financier’s influence in academia went. Students are demanding accountability. - AI Will Never Be Conscious
In his new book, A World Appears, Michael Pollan argues that artificial intelligence can do many things—it just can’t be a person. - The Righteous EV Owners Who Won’t Let Their Broken Cars Die
Fisker went out of business in 2024, but its biggest fans want to bring the “right to repair” to the masses. - Apple announces plans to manufacture some new Macs in the United States this year
Apple has announced that it plans to start manufacturing one of its Mac computers, the Mac mini, in the United States starting this year. more… - AI coding tools may be the end of freemium utility apps
- Apple’s new ‘Sales Coach’ app is now live on the App Store, replacing ‘SEED’
Following last week’s report that Apple was preparing to replace its “SEED” app with “Sales Coach,” the new app is now available. Here are the details. more… - How to tell the difference between AirTag 2 and the original AirTag
There’s a new AirTag in town, but you might not know it based on the official product name. Fortunately, there’s a way to distinguish between old and new AirTags just by looking. more… - Start Your Surround Sound Journey With $50 off This Klipsch Soundbar
This soundbar is just the beginning, with the option to add wireless bookshelf speakers or a subwoofer. - 6 Best Duffel Bags We Tested While Traveling (2026)
Need to schlep some stuff? Consider these field-tested duffel bags. The Eastpak Duffel Pack S Tarp Black2 is our top pick. - 9to5Mac Daily: February 23, 2026 – iPhone 18 Pro colors, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. ... - AirPods as Apple’s first AI wearable product makes so much sense
Apple reportedly has several different AI wearable products in the works, with a new AirPods Pro 3 model with IR cameras expected to be the first. Here’s why AirPods as Apple’s first AI wearable makes a lot of sense.... - David Pogue shares first look at upcoming ‘Apple: The First 50 Years’ book
Veteran journalist David Pogue has posted a short video offering a quick preview of his upcoming book celebrating Apple’s first 50 years. Here are the details. more… - iOS 26.4 beta 2: Here’s what’s new
One week after the release of the first beta, iOS 26.4 beta 2 is now available. The update continues to refine new features and changes for iPhone users. There are updates to RCS encryption, the Games app, and more.... - WhatsApp is finally working on scheduled messages
Meta is at last bringing scheduled messages to WhatsApp, delivering on one of the app’s most-requested features. Here’s how it is going to work. more… - Apple releases videos from its 2025 AI Reasoning and Planning Workshop
The newly published videos from Apple’s two-day event focus on three key areas related to AI: Reasoning and Planning, Applications to Agents, and Model Development. Here are the details. more… - MagSafe Monday: TopMade Wallet review – Find My and massive storage
Find My is quietly one of the best things Apple has done in the last decade. It started with tracking your iPhone, expanded to the Mac and iPad, and eventually covered physical items with AirTags. Now that third-party accessories are adopting... - Uncanny Valley: AI Researchers’ Resignations, Bots Hiring Humans, Evie Magazine’s Party
This episode of Uncanny Valley covers the people resigning from AI companies and the humans getting hired by AI agents. Plus, we attend a soiree thrown by a conservative women's magazine. - iOS 26.4 makes two app updates that bring back iOS 18 designs
iOS 26.4 beta 2 arrived today for developers, and it expands two changes that reverse iOS 26 app search designs to be more like iOS 18. more… - iOS 26.4 beta 2 adds support for testing encrypted RCS between iPhone and Android
iOS 26.4 beta 2 is now rolling out for developers, and it expands support for testing encrypted RCS messaging on iPhone. more… - Apple releases beta 2 for tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, more
New betas are now available for developers. Apple has just released beta 2 updates for tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and more. more… - Apple releases macOS 26.4 beta 2, here’s what’s new
Just a week after releasing macOS 26.4 beta 1, Apple is now rolling out beta 2 for developers. Here’s what to expect. more… - iPadOS 26.4 beta 2 is now available
iPadOS 26.4 beta 2 is now available, rolling out for developers via the Software Update screen in Settings. more… - Apple releases iOS 26.4 beta 2 for iPhone with upcoming features
Apple has released the second iOS 26.4 beta version for iPhone. iOS 26.4 includes a number of exciting new features and changes, including AI-powered Apple Music updates. more… - Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in March
March will be a huge month for Apple TV. Not only will the streamer air ongoing episodes of major series like Monarch and Shrinking, but it also has the kickoff of the Formula 1 season, a highly anticipated new... - Why red iPhone 18 Pro would be an exciting first, despite its many red predecessors
- The US Had a Big Battery Boom Last Year
Despite Donald Trump’s unrelenting attacks on renewable energy, there’s a quiet revolution happening on US grids. - Lamborghini is the Latest Automaker to Pull the Plug on Luxury EVs
The CEO of the supercar company says demand for high-end full electric cars is “almost zero.” Could this mean Ferrari's Luce will be dead on arrival? - Deals: 512GB iPhone 16 Pro $480 off, 17 Pro TechWoven cases, Alpine Loop 30% off, iPad Pro, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break features a new Amazon all-time low on Apple’s top-end 11-inch M5 iPad Pro at $200 off, but we also spotted a chance to land the 512GB iPhone 16 Pro at $480 off the original list... - Apple TV sets world record with Godzilla, Kong drone marketing spectacle
Apple TV’s sci-fi epic Monarch: Legacy of Monsters premieres this week, and in a major marketing spectacle, the streamer crafted a drone event involving Godzilla, Kong, and more. more… - Apple Sports enhanced with NCAA tournament brackets and huge soccer expansion
Apple just upgraded its Apple Sports app with new NCAA tournament tracking features, a huge soccer expansion, and the ability to track leagues and teams in more markets. more… - New ‘Acme Weather’ app from Dark Sky creators wants to fix weather apps’ biggest problem
The team behind Dark Sky is back with a new weather app for iPhone called “Acme Weather.” One of the primary goals of Acme Weather, according to the team, is to address “forecast uncertainty.” Rather than... - iOS 26.3.1 could launch soon as the next iPhone update
Apple is currently beta testing iOS 26.4 as its next major iPhone update, but per 9to5Mac’s visitor logs, it appears there’s a smaller software release launching first: iOS 26.3.1 is coming soon. more… - Microsoft finally makes OneDrive look like a Mac app as it gets an all-new UI
Microsoft has a habit of porting Windows apps to Mac without bothering to make the UI look even remotely Mac-like. OneDrive was a classic example of this, but the company has finally managed to make it look like... - iPhone 18 Pro reportedly enters test production
The iPhone 18 Pro has reached the test production stage ahead of its launch in September, according to a leaker with a decent track record. The report is sufficiently vague that it’s not clear whether or... - We already have a good idea how capable the new MacBook will be
Once the new low-cost MacBook launches this week, those wanting to buy a portable Mac will have a choice of three ranges: the MacBook, the MacBook Air, and the MacBook Pro. For those with... - Apple faces new tariffs after Supreme Court ruling strikes down the old ones
The US Supreme Court has declared on Friday that most of the import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration last year were illegal. Trump’s response to this now leaves Apple in a worse position than it was in before. ... - Say Goodbye to the Undersea Cable That Made the Global Internet Possible
History was unmade last year, as engineers began the massive project of ripping the first-ever transoceanic fiber-optic cable from the ocean floor. Just don’t mention sharks. - NASA Delays Launch of Artemis II Lunar Mission Once Again
A failure in the helium flow of the SLS rocket has prompted NASA to delay the Artemis II moon mission. Rather than March 6, the launch is now targeted for April. - Apple Music 5.2 for Android beta adds iOS 26.4’s Playlist Playground, album redesign
Following the first iOS 26.4 preview, Apple Music 5.2 entered beta earlier this week with three new features. more… - Apple should take Visual Intelligence one step further – with Reminders
One of the core Apple Intelligence features to date has been Visual Intelligence. It started off in a rather limited capacity through Camera Control, but with iOS 26, the company expanded it to screenshots. I’ve found those capabilities very useful... - Apple testing new ‘deep red’ color for iPhone 18 Pro, no ‘fun colors’ for iPhone Fold: report
iPhone 18 Pro is still well over half a year away. Nonetheless, we have some interesting new color rumors for the upcoming new iPhone model, and Apple may finally be doing something users have wanted for ages – a red... - Report: Apple to launch ‘at least five products’ leading into March 4 event
- What to Know About At-Home STI Tests: Pros, Cons, and Recommendations (2026)
It's easier than ever to test for sexually transmitted infections at home. We break down whether or not you should. - How to Hide Google’s AI Overviews From Your Search Results
You can avoid Google’s AI summaries in your search results by simply adjusting your query. Or just switch search engines altogether. - Best Electric Toothbrush, Backed by Real-Life Testing (2026)
How to choose a toothbrush that protects your smile and gum health. - How to View the ‘Blood Moon’ Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3
Next month, the Earth will come between the sun and the moon, causing the moon to take on an eerie reddish hue. - MOFT’s long-awaited MagSafe kickstand wallet with Find My support is now available
First unveiled at CES 2025 over a year ago, MOFT’s beloved MagSafe wallet with kickstand now comes with a much needed feature: Find My integration. After loads of delays, the product is now finally available for purchase. - Sony’s WH-CH720N headphones offer excellent value at full price, but right now they're a steal.
Sony’s WH-CH720N headphones offer excellent value at full price, but right now they're a steal. - Indie App Spotlight: ‘Summit’ is an all-in-one portfolio tracker for iPhone and iPad
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. If you’re... - New limited-time Apple Card offer now available: Earn $75 in Daily Cash
Once again, Apple has dropped a limited time Apple Card offer for new users who choose to sign up. Traditionally, the Apple Card does not offer a sign up bonus, so this is worth looking into. more… - Apple’s upcoming AI smart glasses are starting to sound a lot more exciting
Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that Apple will be “accelerating” the development of three upcoming AI wearables: smart glasses, a pendant, and AirPods with cameras. These three products are all meant to integrate Siri deeper into our everyday lives, and... - Apple @ Work: How the iPhone forced the entire printing industry to adopt AirPrint Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple...
- Best Budget Monitors: I Found 3 Impressive Screens Under $200 (2026)
You might assume all monitors under $200 are terrible. But after trying some out, I found a few that defy expectations. - Souvenirs From the 2026 Winter Olympics Are Being Resold for Big Bucks Online
From pins to mascots to Swatch watches, memorabilia from the Milano Cortina Games is showing up on sites like eBay and Vinted. - Password Managers Share a Hidden Weakness
Plus: The cybersecurity community grapples with Epstein files revelations, the US State Department plans an online anti-censorship “portal” for the world, and more. - You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line
By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft Store—all without the typical ads or clutter. - After the 2026 Winter Olympics, Figure Skating Will Never Be the Same
From disappointments to scandals to Madison Chock and Evan Bates’ silver medal, figure skating brought some of the biggest surprises of the Milano Cortina Games. We talked to Adam Rippon to find out why. - iRestore Elite Laser Hair Growth System Review: Surprisingly Effective
After just two months, my husband saw enough hair regrowth that his college friends commented on it. - ‘Narco-Submarine’ Carrying 4 Tons of Cocaine Captured by Mexico's Navy
Following increased surveillance and patrols of routes used by transnational drug-trafficking networks, Mexican authorities have seized approximately 10 tons of cocaine in the past week alone. - Trump Imposes New Tariffs to Sidestep Supreme Court Ruling
The president signed an executive order implementing 10 percent global tariffs after calling the justices who struck down his signature trade policy a "disgrace." - WhatsApp working on anti-spoiler feature for text messages
Users will soon be able to mark messages as spoilers, so their content isn’t immediately visible to recipients. Here are the details. more… - The Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling Won’t Bring Car Prices Back to Earth
Despite Friday’s SCOTUS ruling, many tariffs affecting the auto industry will remain. So will the other dynamics that have led to today’s historically high car prices. - A Galaxy Composed Almost Entirely of Dark Matter Has Been Confirmed
What scientists thought were four separate star clusters are actually part of one nearly invisible system. - Apple researchers develop on-device AI agent that interacts with apps for you
Despite having just 3 billion parameters, Ferret-UI Lite matches or surpasses the benchmark performance of models up to 24 times larger. Here are the details. more… - 9to5Mac Daily: February 20, 2026 – iPhone’s satellite features, more Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. ...
- Protect your family’s private data by removing it from the internet
Taking proactive steps to protect the privacy of yourself and your family has never been more important than it is today. Buying and selling personal data is now a big business, with hundreds of data brokers devoted to doing exactly this.... - Government Docs Reveal New Details About Tesla and Waymo Robotaxis’ Human Babysitters
Self-driving-vehicle companies are revealing new details about their safety-critical “remote assistance” programs—but questions remain. - They Bet Against Trump’s Tariffs. Now They Stand to Make Millions
After the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, investment firms are in line for a whopping return on a niche trade. - iOS 26 added my favorite new iPhone ringtone, listen here
My iPhone stays on silent most of the time, but a new iOS 26 ringtone has made me very tempted to rethink that choice because it’s such a pleasant tune. Here’s my new favorite iPhone ringtone. more…
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