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One of the biggest mysteries ahead of the MacBook Neo launch was the price. We’d seen various estimates in the $599 to $799 range, and while we’d certainly hoped for that lower-end figure, experienced Apple watchers weren’t necessarily expecting... - How Invisalign Became the World’s Biggest User of 3D Printers
Joe Hogan, Align Technology’s plastics-nerd CEO, says you shouldn’t eat with your aligners and that you don’t need to wear your retainers every night. - How to Set Up Your Own NAS Server for Backups and Content Streaming
A home network-attached storage (NAS) server is ideal for backups, content streaming, and more. It could even save you money in the long run. - HomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases its first Matter camera alongside a new Apple Home enabled wired doorbell
Aqara just announced two major additions to its smart home security lineup today. They have released the Camera Hub G350, which is the company’s first Matter-certified camera, along with the Doorbell Camera G400. I always look forward to seeing what Aqara... - Apple @ Work Podcast: Native apps with a cloud backing
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... - Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web
Customer conversations with chatbots can include contact information and personal details that make it easier for scammers to launch phishing attacks and commit fraud. - Two Literal Crypto Bros Built a Real Estate Empire. Then the Homes Started to Fall Apart
In 2019, two Canadian brothers blew into Detroit with an irresistible pitch: For $50, almost anyone could become a property owner. When houses decayed and the city intervened, the blame games began. - Should You Leave Your Phone Charging Overnight?
It used to be common wisdom that leaving your phone charging overnight degrades the battery. But handset design has evolved to mitigate the harm caused by constant charging. - Dermstore Promo Codes and Deals: Save Up to 25%
Score major savings on premium skincare, hair care, and cosmetics with these verified Dermstore discount codes and rewards offers. - Sam's Club Coupons and Deals: Save up to 60% in March 2026
Save on bulk groceries, household essentials, and electronics with a verified Sam's Club promo code or membership discount. - YouTuber upgrades MacBook Neo to 1TB, posts ASMR video of the process
YouTube creator DirectorFeng is back with another ASMR-themed video in which they attempt to upgrade the storage on a new Apple device. Watch it below. more… - Apple’s new AI model recreates 3D objects with realistic lighting effects from a single image
Apple researchers have created an AI model that reconstructs a 3D object from a single image, while keeping reflections, highlights, and other effects consistent across different viewing angles. Here are the details. more… - Apple has announced 8 new products this month
Apple unveiled and launched seven new products in the first half of March, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more. Two weeks after the first product news, Apple returned with one more surprise announcement. more… - File Your Taxes With TurboTax Full Service Now Before Prices Go Up
Procrastinators get penalized. File your taxes through TurboTax before March 18 for $150. - WhatsApp is working on ‘guest chats’ for people without accounts
After months of testing on Android, Meta is bringing guest chats to beta testers on iOS and the web. Here’s how it will work. more… - iOS 26’s new Phone app has a feature I don’t ever want to go without
Apple overhauled the Phone app in iOS 26 with a new design and added several powerful features, including a new call screening option that I don’t ever want to go without. more… - Severance season 3 gets timing update, new characters teased
Today Deadline shared video from an interview with Severance star Adam Scott in which the actor provided updates on season 3 filming, teased new characters coming, and confirmed the incoming director. more… - Mimms Museum to celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary with immersive exhibition
Formerly known as the Computer Museum of America, Roswell’s Mimms Museum of Technology and Art will officially open “iNSPIRE: 50 Years of Innovation from Apple” to the public on April 1st. Here are the details. more… - What's New in the AirPods Max 2? Breaking Down Apple's Headphone Update
Apple's premium over-ears finally have a proper successor, but after five years of waiting, it's hard not to wonder: "Is that it?" - Apple adds two iPhone models to its ‘obsolete products’ list
Apple has moved the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 5 to its list of obsolete devices worldwide. Here’s what that means. more… - iPhone Fold looks like two of my all-time favorite products in one
Apple has its first foldable iPhone launching this fall, and the latest rumors make it seem more clear than ever that iPhone Fold will combine two of my favorite products—iPhone mini and iPad mini—into a single device. more… - AirPods Max 2: Four things that haven’t changed
Apple made a surprise announcement this morning for AirPods Max 2. This is the first real update to Apple’s over-ear headphones since they launched in 2020, with the new H2 chip enabling some much-needed new features. ... - Save Almost 20 Percent On Our Favorite Portable Bluetooth Speaker
The Tribit Stormbox Mini+ is as affordable as it is compact. - MacBook Air adding touchscreen isn’t yet planned, says report
Later this year, the M6 MacBook Pro is widely rumored to be the first Mac that supports touch. But a new report indicates touchscreens may not be in Apple’s plans for the MacBook Air or MacBook Neo. more… - Scammers are using your own data against you this tax season, here’s how to stop them
Tax season brings more than just paperwork. It brings a surge in scams, and retirees are squarely in the crosshairs. Criminals know that older Americans are often expecting refunds, may be less familiar with digital red flags, and frequently have stable... - MagSafe Monday: Apple FineWoven Wallet review and Find My tracking
Apple’s FineWoven material has gotten a lot of bad rap over the years. People have been incredibly critical of it since it replaced leather in the Apple lineup. This is my first time giving it a go after using the original... - WIRED Article Production automation page/Only for QA/Do not click/Do not publish
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The Tour One M3 headphones offer flagship performance at midrange pricing, as long as color is negotiable for you. - 9to5Mac Daily: March 16, 2026 – AirPods Max 2 are here
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. ... - Deals: AirPods Pro 3, 1TB M5 MacBook Pro, MacBook Air $300 off, Titanium Apple Watch $300 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3 back down at $210 (within $10 of holiday price) just after the reveal of the all-new AirPods Max 2. We also have Apple’s M5-powered 24GB MacBook Pro with 1TB... - Apple Maps EV Routing adds battery preconditioning for Ford Mustang Mach-E
- F1: The Movie wins Apple its first Academy Award in three years
The 98th Annual Academy Awards were held last night. Apple had six nominations total, and won its first Oscar in three years thanks to F1: The Movie’s ‘Best Sound’ victory. more… - Apple acquires MotionVFX, maker of popular Final Cut Pro plugins and more
Apple has acquired MotionVFX, the company behind popular templates and plugins for Final Cut Pro. MotionVFX announced the acquisition on its website, saying it is “joining the Apple team to continue to empower creators and editors to do their best... - Apple partnering with London Marathon: ‘Apple’s technologies support runners at every level’
- AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: Here’s everything new
Today Apple unveiled the long-awaited AirPods Max 2. Here’s a comparison of all the differences between AirPods Max 2 and the previous AirPods Max models with both USB-C and Lightning. more… - Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, upgraded noise canceling, and more
Apple has announced the official AirPods Max successor today. Years after the original model was introduced, AirPods Max 2 are here. more… - iOS 27 might include a Liquid Glass slider, but should it?
Apple named Steve Lemay its Vice President of Human Interface Design last December, following the departure of Alan Dye to Meta. At the time, this led to speculation that Apple might walk back its Liquid Glass design language under Lemay’s... - COBOL Is the Asbestos of Programming Languages
The most widely adopted computer language in history, COBOL is now causing a host of problems. It's also dangerously difficult to remove. - The Tesla Influencers Leaving the ‘Cult’
The EV manufacturer is supported by a robust online community. But Elon Musk’s politics and overblown hype about Full Self-Driving are turning some loyalists away. - The Best Dark Web Monitoring Services and Bundles
Data breaches are more common than ever. Here are the best ways I've found to protect yourself online. - These Musical Instruments of the Future Sound Weird, Wacky—and Are Easy for Anyone to Play
A bicycle wheel with guitar strings, a touch-operated synth, and the “Demon Box” were just a few of the new instruments on show at Georgia Tech’s Guthman Musical Instrument Competition this weekend. - Wall Street Is Already Betting on Prediction Markets
As the legal war over how to regulate prediction markets rages on, financial institutions are embracing the industry anyway. - ‘100 Video Calls Per Day’: Models Are Applying to Be the Face of AI Scams
Dozens of Telegram channels reviewed by WIRED include job listings for “AI face models.” The (mostly) women who land these gigs are likely being used to dupe victims out of their money. - These 15 Amazon Spring Sale Tech Deals Are Actually Good. WWe Checked the Price History (2026)
This sale spans almost an entire week, and it’s full of fake “deals.” We hunted to find truly good prices on gear we’ve tested. - This At-Home Hair Growth System Just Dropped in Price
Our favorite red light therapy device for hair growth just dropped in price. Grab it while it lasts. - Brompton Electric T-Line Folding Electric Bicycle Review: Pocket-Sized Pedal Power
Brompton's latest folding electric bicycle is beautiful, genuinely portable, and doesn't quite go fast enough. - iGarden M1 Pro Max 100 Review: A Sports Car for Your Pool
iGarden's new pool-cleaning robot pairs sporty design with a long runtime, though there are a few quirks. - Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Mouse Review: For Collectors
Despite a price tag that’s a literal joke, this is still a cool collector’s item for gaming nerds. - Eighty Years Later, the Chemex Still Makes Better Coffee
The iconic hourglass pour-over brewer proves great design never goes out of style. - A New Study Details How Cats Almost Always Land on Their Feet
The secret to this acrobatic skill lies in an extremely flexible part of the spine that allows cats to twist in the air and land safely. - iOS 27 likely won’t include any major changes to Liquid Glass: report
In just a few months, Apple is expected to unveil its latest round of operating systems: iOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and so on. Previous reports on iOS 27 have heavily focused on how this years operating systems should focus... - Indie App Spotlight: ‘Kiosk 27’ makes your iPhone camera feel like film
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. iPhone cameras... - MacBook Neo makes the rest of Apple’s lineup a whole lot harder to justify
Ever since the announcement of the $599 MacBook Neo over a week ago, I’ve been wondering: does this destroy the value proposition of other non-Pro laptops in Apple’s lineup? It’s a rather interesting question, because even at its incredibly affordable price... - Hands-on: This hub fixes the MacBook Neo’s biggest limitation
Apple’s new MacBook Neo is one of the most exciting and disruptive products Apple has released in years. Starting at just $599, or $499 through the education store, it delivers incredible performance and build quality without much compromise. You get a... - Apple @ Work: IT leaders fear vendor lock-in as the ‘Cloud Only’ dream fades
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... - Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: The Privacy Screen
There's not much else groundbreaking about the company's latest flagship, but the built-in privacy display works well without much trade-off. - You Can Approximate Pi by Dropping Needles on the Floor
Who needs a supercomputer when you can calculate pi with a box of sewing needles? - Identity Theft Protection Services: Do You Actually Need One?
Here's the best advice I have for protecting your identity online. - A Hacker Accidentally Broke Into the FBI’s Epstein Files
Plus: A porn-quitting app exposed the masturbation habits of hundreds of thousands of users, Russian hackers are trying to take over people’s Signal accounts, and more. - Norda 001A G+ Trail Running Shoe Review: As Expensive as an Apple Watch
Do you really need a $300 trail running shoe? We test the treads, and the creds, of the Norda 001A G+. - I Regret to Inform You That You’re Using an Inferior Pour-Over Coffee Brewer
The unique flat-bottom design of the Kalita Wave makes brewing exceptional coffee dead simple—especially if you can’t summon the rigor required to make perfect pour-over. - Spring Cleaning? Here's How to Declutter Responsibly—and Maybe Earn Some Cash
Declutter and deep clean your home sanely by breaking it into smaller tasks. You're also bound to discover there are things you no longer need that you can sell. - Japan Approves the World’s First Treatment Made With Reprogrammed Human Cells
Researchers in Japan pioneered reprogrammed cells 20 years ago. Now the country has given the first-ever authorizations to manufacture and sell medical products based on the technology. - Vivid Seats Promo Codes and Deals: Save 10% This March
Whether you are heading to a sold-out concert or a championship game, use a Vivid Seats discount code to secure your seats for less this month. - Chirp Discount Codes and Deals: Save Up to 67%
Use these verified Chirp coupon codes and shopping tips to score up to 67% off wheels, up to 50% off refurbished products, and more. - Coleman Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 30% Off in March
Gear up for your next adventure with these Coleman coupons and discount codes to save on camping essentials and outdoor gear. - Apple TV: Every Academy Award winner and nominee to date
As we wait for Sunday’s 98th Academy Awards, where Apple has six nominations for F1: The Movie, The Lost Bus, and Come See Me In The Good Light, here’s the complete list of every Oscar nomination and win... - Here’s Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central for 50th anniversary experience [Gallery]
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Apple today held an impromptu 50th anniversary celebration at its Grand Central store, featuring renowned artist Alicia Keys. This is the first of many that’ll take place around the world, and Apple Grand Central was just the kickoff! I... - What to Do in Vegas If You’re Here for Business (2026)
Where to lock in, power down, and actually enjoy your business trip. - Digg shuts down two months after highly anticipated return
Last January, we covered the long-awaited relaunch of community platform Digg, following a months-long closed beta. Today, Digg CEO Justin Mezzell announced that the site is going offline as a result of “an unprecedented bot problem.” Here are the details. ... - Apple TV is about to kick off five weeks straight of big premieres
Apple TV has had a strong start to the year thanks to popular series Shrinking, Hijack, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters—but the next five weeks have a lot more noteworthy new premieres coming. more… - The average iPad sold for $583 last quarter: report
A new report by Counterpoint Research says the average selling price of the iPad rose roughly 10% even as the... - Best Dreo Spring Sale Deals: Air Fryer, Heater, Fans
Dreo's spring sale offers a great deal on the Chefmaker combi cooker, plus discounts on WIRED's favorite bathroom heater and tower fan. - Adobe to pay $75 million settlement for making it too hard to cancel subscriptions
Adobe has agreed to a settlement with the US Department of Justice worth $150 million, including a $75 million fee paid to the DOJ and another $75 million in free services for users. more… - HomeKit Weekly: Shelly Gen4 Plug brings Wi-Fi 6, Matter, and Thread to a single smart outlet
Choosing a smart plug usually feels like a gamble on which protocol will win the war. Belkin recently ended support for its Wemo line as well. Shelly has apparently decided to stop gambling and just include everything. I’ve been testing... - Apple Grand Central retail store closed due to special activity [U]
- iFixIt tears down the new MacBook Neo, likes (most of) what it sees
Expectations had been running high regarding what iFixIt would find when it opened up the MacBook Neo. Here’s what it revealed. more… - Spotify’s newest feature puts you in control of the music
Spotify was early to the algorithmically recommended music game. Now the company is testing a feature that lets listeners have more direct input over what Spotify recommends. The feature is called Taste Profile, and it’s currently in beta. more… - One of Our Favorite Large TVs Is $400 Off
The 85-inch Hisense U7 gets a big discount, with markdowns for smaller sizes too. - Apple Studio Display XDR Review: Too Much but Not Enough
The Studio Display XDR monitor comes at a time when HDR-capable screens are everywhere. Apple still does it best, but at a hefty cost. - Amazon announces ‘Prime Video Ultra’ with higher price, new features
Amazon has announced a new ‘Prime Video Ultra’ streaming plan launching next month that replaces the current ad-free tier and includes more features, but at a higher price. more… - Apple TV just premiered a rare true crime original series
Twisted Yoga is a brand new Apple TV series that just premiered today, and it’s a rare true crime offering for the streamer. more… - Higher Jet Fuel Prices Could Melt Your Summer Travel Plans
Airline ticket prices are already rising, but an extended crisis in Iran could have bigger effects on the global travel industry. - iOS 26.4 adds three new ways to customize your iPhone
iOS 26.4 is launching soon and bringing a lot of new features, including three new ways to customize your iPhone. Here’s what’s new. more… - Deals: MacBook Neo $569, MacBook Air up to $320 off, Apple Studio Display XDR $100 off, Ocean Band, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the MacBook launch week deals – up to $320 off Air, $200 off M5 Pro models, and more, but we have also spotted a chance to save some cash on the - iOS 26’s Passwords app has a new feature that can save you a headache
Apple’s Passwords app has become my full-time password manager thanks to several iOS 26 changes. And there’s one welcome new feature I recently discovered that can prevent the headache of a forgotten password loop. more… - The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen says the conflict is stranding cargo and threatening inflation. - The Best Outdoor Deals from The REI Member Days Sale (2026)
REI's Member Days sale has deals on our favorite tents, backpacks, rain jackets and more gear to outfit you for summer. - Apple TV’s star-packed new comedy sounds like a winner, per reviews
Margo’s Got Money Troubles is one of Apple TV’s most anticipated premieres this spring, and the first reviews are extremely positive. more… - ChatGPT and Claude are evolving from chatbots into interactive learning tools
- Toss Your Not-Quite-Clean Clothes on Simone Giertz’s Laundry Chair
Inventor and YouTuber Simone Giertz built an elegant chair that holds your half-dirty clothes while still functioning as a seat. - iPhone Fold’s crease-free display is about to hit major milestone, per leaker
- Google's AI Searches Love to Refer You Back to Google
The company's generative AI search tools increasingly cite its own services, like Google Search and YouTube, over third-party publishers. - China’s OpenClaw Boom Is a Gold Rush for AI Companies
Hype around the open source agent is driving people to rent cloud servers and buy AI subscriptions just to try it, creating a windfall for tech companies. - Gamers’ Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True
From the global RAM shortage driving up console prices to job loss in the industry, gaming is shaping up to be one of the AI boom's biggest casualties. - Logitech K98M Wireless Keyboard Review: Great for Productivity
After a series of great low-profile keyboards, the iconic peripherals brand has finally figured out a wireless mechanical model. - Sony WF-1000XM6 Review: My New Favorite Earbuds
Sony's latest flagship earbuds have the best noise canceling—and maybe the best bass—I've ever heard from wireless earbuds. - 6G Is Coming. Here’s What to Expect From the Next Generation of Cellular Tech
When it succeeds 5G in 2030, the next-gen mobile network will focus on upload speeds, AI, and radar-like “sensing” of vehicles, devices, and people. - Palantir Demos Show How the Military Could Use AI Chatbots to Generate War Plans
Software demos and Pentagon records detail how chatbots like Anthropic’s Claude could help the Pentagon analyze intelligence and suggest next steps.
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