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- Apple TV: How to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ for free this weekend As it did with ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving‘ a few weeks ago, Apple is streaming ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas‘ for free on Apple TV this Saturday (13) and Sunday (14). Here’s how to watch. more…
- Apple Wallet order tracking improved with iOS 26, but it’s still missing something With iOS 26 this year, Apple announced an incredibly promising improvement to the order tracking feature in the Wallet app. With on-device Apple Intelligence models, the company planned to identify orders in your email to provide tracking updates, eliminating...
- Apple @ Work: It is time for Apple TV to get PoE and finally reach its enterprise potential 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 and protect...
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- Google Data Centers Are Returning Nuclear Power to Tornado Country A destructive storm in 2020 prematurely shut down Iowa’s only nuclear plant. With Google’s plans to reopen it to power nearby data centers, will extreme weather threaten the reactor’s safety?
- AI Toys for Kids Talk About Sex, Drugs, and Chinese Propaganda Plus: Travelers to the US may have to hand over five years of social media history, South Korean CEOs are resigning due to cyberattacks, and more.
- Velotric Discover 2 Electric Bike Review: Versatile and Powerful This laid-back ride comes with an almost bewildering array of power modes and riding styles. Just make sure you obey the law.
- Gear News of the Week: Android Gets Emergency Live Video, and the Pixel Watch 4 Supports Gestures Plus: Apple Fitness+ expands to new markets, it’s even easier to add photos to Aura’s digital frames, and the new Nocs speakers go heavy metal.
- How to Use Smart Lighting Around the Home: Reviewer Recommendations I’ve been reviewing smart lighting for years. Here are tips on how to prep, what to choose, and the smart lights that work best in each room.
- The Instagram-Fueled Boom in Copycat Vintage Car-Body Shells Instagram is awash with Asian firms showing how they can remake old Broncos, Defenders, and other whole classic cars—better and much cheaper than in the US.
- Pluribus becomes Apple TV’s most watched show ever After touting Pluribus as its biggest drama launch ever, Apple has now confirmed another milestone for the hit series. more…
- New Powerbeats Pro 2 ad is all about Speed, stability, and a kung-fu master troll IShowSpeed stars the new Beats ad, going head-to-head with a kung fu master. Watch it below. more…
- iOS 26.2 adds new way for your iPhone to make notifications pop iOS 26.2 arrived today, packed with changes for Apple’s system apps, and also a hidden new feature for notifications that can help ensure you don’t miss any alerts. more…
- Apple TV has five big premieres coming in 2026, new video teases Apple TV’s biggest premiere of the year just arrived, but the streamer is already teasing what’s ahead in early 2026. Here are five big Apple releases coming soon, per a new highlight video. more…
- Holiday Deal Hub: Exclusive offers on Apple gear accessories, chargers, tech essentials, cloud storage, more Here’s your 2025 9to5Mac Holiday Deal Hub. We have started loading this year’s collection up with a series of exclusives discounts only available to 9to5 readers, including everything from gorgeous leather accessories for your entire Apple kit right through to charging...
- Apple buys two new Cupertino buildings, pushing recent local real estate spend past $1B As Apple’s expansion in the South Bay continues, the company has now acquired two more office buildings for a combined $216 million. Here are the details. more…
- AMD CEO Lisa Su Isn’t Afraid of the Competition In this episode of Uncanny Valley we take you through our recent conversation with Lisa Su and go behind the scenes of our Big Interview event.
- 26.2: Here are the security fixes for all of Apple’s operating systems Earlier today, Apple rolled out updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS. Now, the company has released the security content for each system update. Here are the details. more…
- HomeKit Weekly: Homey’s new Matter Bridge app brings more smart home gear into HomeKit If you have been in the smart home world for any length of time, you may have some older gear that doesn’t support Matter, such as older Zigbee sensors, Z-Wave thermostats, and IR remotes for ceiling fans, etc. They all work...
- iOS 26.2 adds new Apple Music features and fixes a viral bug Apple today released iOS 26.2 for iPhone users, and the update brings several key changes for Apple Music. There’s also a fix for a viral bug that impacted the release of new albums on the service … more…
- New filings reveal what Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI is really about
- Why SpaceX Is Finally Gearing Up to Go Public Like so many things in Elon Musk's orbit, a lot of it may come down to AI.
- macOS Tahoe 26.2 now available, here’s everything new Following a few weeks of beta testing, macOS Tahoe 26.2 is now rolling out to the general public. Here’s what’s new. more…
- Apple releases iOS 18.7.3 for iPhone, here’s what’s new Apple has released two new iPhone software updates today. Alongside the launch of iOS 26.2, the company shipped iOS 18.7.3 for users who haven’t yet upgraded to iOS 26. more…
- 9to5Mac Daily: December 12, 2025 – AirTag rumors, Shazam features 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. ...
- iOS 26.2 adds new ‘AirDrop codes’ feature, here’s how it works iOS 26.2 is officially here, packing a bunch of brand new features, including an enhancement to AirDrop called ‘AirDrop codes.’ Here’s how the new feature works. more…
- Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.7.3 Alongside the release of iOS 26.2 and its counterparts, Apple is also rolling out updates containing important security fixes for macOS Sequoia 15.7.3. Here’s what’s new. more…
- watchOS 26.2 available now for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new Today Apple has released iOS 26.2 and its full lineup of companion updates, including watchOS 26.2 for Apple Watch. Here’s what’s new in the latest Watch update. more…
- tvOS 26.2 now available for Apple TV 4K, here’s what’s new Apple’s latest lineup of software updates has arrived, including tvOS 26.2, HomePod 26.2, and visionOS 26.2. Here’s what’s new. more…
- Apple releases iOS 26.2 with Liquid Glass tweaks, CarPlay changes, more [Release notes] Apple has officially released iOS 26.2 for iPhone. The latest version includes Liquid Glass design tweaks, new customization options for CarPlay, and much more. more…
- iPadOS 26.2 is now available for iPad, here’s everything new Apple’s latest big iPad software update is here: iPadOS 26.2 is rolling out now, here’s everything new. more…
- New iOS 26.4 and iOS 27 features revealed in leaked code Leaked code from an unreleased build of iOS 26 reportedly contains references to several new features in the works for iOS 26.4 and iOS 27 next year. Here’s what the code reveals. more…
- Would you accept this compromise for the 20th anniversary iPhone? [Poll] There have been persistent rumors that Apple will be pulling out all the stops for the 20th anniversary iPhone in 2027. It’s been suggested this will be the year the company will finally achieve its long-held ambition of turning the iPhone...
- Deals: M4 MacBook Air $250 off + FREE $25 gift card, exclusive 20% off at Twelve South, leather/Nomad Apple Watch bands, more Alongside the ongoing Amazon all-time low on AirPods Pro 3, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting with a seriously notable deal on M4 MacBook Air. Now landing back down at the Black Friday price at $250 off, you can...
- This Group Pays Bounties to Repair Broken Devices—Even if the Fix Breaks the Law Fulu sets repair bounties on consumer products that employ sneaky features that limit user control. Just this week, it awarded more than $10,000 to the person who hacked the Molekule air purifier.
- iOS 26.2 has four new changes I’ve used almost every day iOS 26.2 is the next major iPhone update, and its launch appears imminent. There are lots of new features coming in the release, including these four changes I’ve been using almost every day. more…
- How to know when AirPods firmware is updating on your iPhone Apple just released new firmware for AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2, but the installation process isn’t as straightforward as with other products. Here’s how to know when new AirPods firmware is actively updating on your iPhone.
- You’re Thinking About AI and Water All Wrong Fears about AI data centers’ water use have exploded. Experts say the reality is far more complicated than people think.
- The Best Age-Tech Gadgets Tried and Tested by WIRED As more and more age tech hits the market, I’ve been testing the most innovative gadgets for older folks and caregivers.
- Hit Apple TV thriller from Slow Horses author lands new season Hit Apple TV thriller Down Cemetery Road just aired its season finale this week, but fans didn’t have to wait long to learn the series’ fate. Apple just confirmed that the show is coming back for season 2. Here are...
- MacBook Air hits its best-ever price under $750 as Mac holiday deals heat up
- Apple facing regulatory scrutiny in Switzerland over iPhone NFC chip Apple is facing antitrust scrutiny in Switzerland over access to the NFC chip inside iPhone. The Swiss Competition Commission announced this week that they are “investigating whether Apple’s terms and conditions for granting access could raise competition law concerns.” ...
- Baseus Inspire XH1 Headphones Review: Affordable Excellence Watch out high-end models, these noise-canceling headphones are an amazing value.
- People Are Already Taking This Unapproved New Weight-Loss Drug Retatrutide, originally developed by Eli Lilly, has found a loyal fan base—even though clinical trials of the drug still haven’t finished.
- Does Red-Light Therapy Work? (2025) Even if the glowing mask scares your family, red-light therapy can rejuvenate skin and aid in muscle repair.
- The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Is Coming—Here’s How to Watch The highlight of the year, the Geminids are the most active and colorful meteor shower, offering the chance to see hundreds of shooting stars every hour when they peak in mid-December.
- Evolved Novelties Pleasure Puff Inflatable Rabbit Review: A-Spot Stimulation If A-spot stimulation doesn't mean much to you, the Pleasure Puff likely won't excite.
- F1: The Movie is now streaming for free on Apple TV, starring Brad Pitt After a long run in movie theaters and digital buy/rent windows, the blockbuster F1: The Movie is finally available to stream for free on Apple TV. If you aren’t an Apple TV subscriber yet, you can get a
- Trump Signs Executive Order That Threatens to Punish States for Passing AI Laws The order creates a Justice Department task force to challenge state AI laws and directs the Commerce Department to pull future broadband funding from states that pass “onerous” legislation.
- Apple lands pitch to adapt bestselling psychological thriller ‘The Teacher’ Deadline reports that Apple has acquired the pitch for a feature adaptation of the 2024 bestseller “The Teacher”. Here are the details. more…
- How iPhone’s best travel companion will save you money on your next trip abroad [Sponsored] Planning holiday travel or a winter getaway? Your iPhone already has everything you need for reliable, flexible, instant, and global connectivity wherever you travel. You just need the right travel companion to unlock it. Nomad eSIM...
- Crypto Magnate Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison The founder of Terraform Labs was sentenced today for lying about ‘experimental’ coins that blew a $40 billion hole in the crypto economy.
- Warnings Mount in Congress Over Expanded US Wiretap Powers Experts tell US lawmakers that a crucial spy program’s safeguards are failing, allowing intel agencies deeper, unconstrained access to Americans’ data.
- RFK Jr.’s Health Department Is Pondering a National Men’s Health Initiative At an FDA discussion of testosterone replacement therapy, a top official called for special health centers to address a “men’s health crisis.” Others called to ease men’s access to hormones.
- iOS 26.1 makes alarms use a slider, here’s how to get ‘Stop’ button back iOS 26.1 recently introduced a big change for how you turn off alarms and timers, replacing the ‘Stop’ button with a new ‘Slide to stop’ action. Here’s how to get the button back. more…
- VSCO AI Lab can now upscale images up to 4 times VSCO is rolling out an AI-powered upscaling tool as part of its recently announced AI Lab set of features. Here’s how to try it for free. more…
- Apple executive tumult continues, Apple Studio Display leaks, Fitness+ AI dubbing Benjamin and Chance talk about two more Apple executive departures since last week’s episode, and a rumored third that appears to be staying for now. There’s also exciting details about the next Apple Studio Display, Apple might be able to enlist...
- Apple defeats ban on charging commission on linked-out purchases from iOS apps Apple has defeated the total ban on charging a commission on web-based purchases that originate from links inside iOS apps. However, a fair rate will need to be established or agreed upon before Apple can resume charging a commission on linked-out...
- Rumor Replay: AirTag 2, iPhone 18 upgrade, Studio Display 2 This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iPhone 18’s Face ID upgrade, AirTag 2 rumors, the latest on Apple’s new Studio Display,...
- Opera’s agentic browser Neon now generally available Following a period of limited waitlist access, Opera Neon, the company’s subscription-based AI-powered browser, is now generally available. Here’s what it can do. more…
- New AirPods Pro 3 firmware just arrived, plus more Apple has just released brand new firmware updates for AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2. Here are the details. more…
- iOS 26 tweaks iPhone Always On Display in a way you might not like Apple’s Always On Display has been fairly consistent since it debuted on iPhone 14 Pro. With iOS 26, Apple quietly changed how it works in a way that may not be obvious. more…
- Best Holiday Coffee Subscription Deals (2025): Atlas, Trade Coffee subscriptions offer their steepest discounts in December—including on WIRED’s two favorite coffee subscriptions.
- Doxers Posing as Cops Are Tricking Big Tech Firms Into Sharing People's Private Data A spoofed email address and an easily faked document is all it takes for major tech companies to hand over your most personal information.
- 9to5Mac Daily: December 11, 2025 – New Studio Display rumors, 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. ...
- OpenAI releases ‘code red’ GPT-5.2 update to ChatGPT: ‘most capable model series yet’
- Google announces experimental ‘Disco’ browser with ‘GenTabs’ powered by Gemini 3 Google Labs today announced “Disco” as an experiment to “shape the future of web browsing.” The first flagship feature of this AI browser is the Gemini 3-powered “GenTab.” more…
- New AirTag 2 leak reveals five improved features coming A new AirTag was long rumored to launch in 2025, but that hasn’t happened yet. When the upgraded AirTag 2 product does arrive though, a new leak has revealed five improved features it could bring. more…
- How Taiwan Made Cashless Payments Cute Taiwan’s digital payment infrastructure is tactile, decentralized, and completely distinct from China’s QR code-dominated model.
- OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 as It Navigates ‘Code Red’ The ChatGPT-maker is releasing its “best model yet” as it faces new pressures from Google and other AI competitors.
- Shazam’s new feature reveals which song moments grab user attention Whether you’re a music creator or simply a fan, you might be interested to learn which moments in a song grab the most user attention. That’s exactly what Shazam’s newly launched ‘Popular Segments’ feature reveals. more…
- Deals: AirPods Pro 3 best price ever at $199, Mac mini $479, 2025 iPad Air Magic Keyboard Amazon low, more Apple Watch Series 11 is all-time low at $199 shipped! Stock has been coming and going, but Amazon keeps bringing back the deal so get in there while you can. more…
- The Disney-OpenAI Deal Redefines the AI Copyright War Disney is hedging against the future. OpenAI is clearing a path for Sora. And together they’ve made a blueprint for how AI and Hollywood can move forward.
- Four new iPhones coming next year, with one launch very soon Apple is likely done launching new products this year, but the company has plenty in the works for 2026, including four new iPhone models—one of which is expected to arrive very soon. more…
- App age verification in action: What you share and who gets your information App age verification isn’t just a theoretical concept being debated in Congress. A number of laws have already passed that require platforms to verify age for users in select states. For example, the Twitter/X alternative Bluesky went...
- AirPods Pro 3 hit their best-ever price at $199, plus more AirPods deals There are plenty of holiday deals for AirPods shoppers this year, but the standout offer by far right now is on AirPods Pro 3. Amazon has now dropped the price on AirPods Pro down to their lowest ever...
- DJI Neo 2 is now the most Apple-friendly drone ever DJI has made flying a drone feel a whole lot more futuristic. With a brand-new firmware update, the DJI Neo 2 now supports Apple Watch remote control, letting you steer, track, record, and manage your drone right from your wrist. And...
- Cursor Launches an AI Coding Tool For Designers The 300-person startup hopes bringing designers aboard will give it an edge in an increasingly competitive AI software market.
- AT&T’s Connected Life Platform Is a Second Try in the Smart-Home Space The carrier’s Connected Life platform, now available nationwide, lets AT&T customers easily set up a smart-home security system.
- Apple’s own argument against App Store age verification shows why it is wrong Apple CEO Tim Cook was yesterday spotted in Washington, D.C. during a visit to lobby against a proposed App Store age verification policy. But the very argument the company uses to oppose the proposal is...
- Apple TV unveils return of high-stakes thriller coming next month One of Apple TV’s best thriller series, Hijack, is coming back for a highly anticipated season 2 next month, and the newly released trailer reveals what to expect. more…
- OpenAI and Disney reach ‘landmark agreement’ to license characters on Sora Disney characters are coming to OpenAI’s Sora video generation app — this time, with permission. OpenAI and Disney just announced a “landmark agreement” that will see some Sora content appear on Disney+. more…
- Spotify joins potential new trend of giving us more control over the algorithms Spotify has announced a new AI-powered feature, Prompted Playlists, under the heading “You’re in control: Spotify lets you steer the algorithm” … more…
- Startup wants to relaunch Twitter, as Reddit launches verification checkmarks Deciding to abandon one of the world’s best-known brands was one of a number of imaginative decisions made by Elon Musk when he purchased Twitter and renamed it X. Now a startup wants to revive the name, arguing that X...
- Operation Bluebird Wants to Bring ‘Twitter’ Back to Life Elon Musk “bid adieu to the Twitter brand” in 2023 in favor of X. A startup wants to resurrect it.
- 6 Best Costco TVs That We’ve Tried and Recommend (2025) Costco fans rejoice. We’ve found great deals on televisions exclusively for members.
- Attackers using ChatGPT to trick Mac users into installing MacStealer Security researchers have found that attackers are using ChatGPT to trick Mac users into pasting a command line into Terminal which installs malware. Specifically, it installs MacStealer, which allows the attacker to obtain iCloud passwords, files, and...
- Laptops Have Never Been Cheaper. That Trend Might Reverse in 2026 Despite all the worries about the economy, laptop prices have never been lower. But in 2026, all of that could change.
- How the Next Big Thing in Carbon Removal Sunk Without a Trace With support from Microsoft, Stripe, and Shopify, Running Tide billed itself as on the cutting edge of carbon removal. In the end, it resorted to dumping thousands of tons of wood chips in the sea.
- Chrome for iPhone rolling out built-in Gemini integration After teasing in September, Google Chrome for iOS is now more widely rolling out a built-in Gemini experience. more…
- Apple among companies warned by 42 Attorneys General to address harmful AI behaviors The National Association of Attorneys General has issued a letter to 13 tech companies, including Apple, calling for stronger action and safeguards against the harm AI can cause, and has caused, “especially to vulnerable populations.” Here are the details.
- 9to5Mac Daily: December 10, 2025 – The best iPhone apps and games of the year 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. ...
- Apple’s App Store changes become EU benchmark as Google faces looming fines Following years of regulatory wrangling, the European Commission is reportedly using Apple’s App Store changes as a reference point in its Google Play Store probe. Here are the details. more…
- True Classic Tees Deals for the 2025 Holidays: 25 Percent Off Crew Necks True Classic Tees is running holiday “flash deals” with some of the best prices we've seen in months.
- New Apple Pay offer can save you 30% on toys from Mattel Perfectly timed with the holiday shopping season, Apple Pay has just launched a new offer that gets you 30% off a selection of more than 600 toys from Mattel. Here are the details. more…
- Apple TV and Apple Music are currently down [U: Game Center too] Update 4:19 p.m. ET: Game Center is now listed as down as well. Apple’s System Status page confirms that it is currently experiencing three four outages. Here are the details. more…
- MacPaw’s Mac assistant Eney is now faster thanks to a local AI model MacPaw’s Mac AI assistant is now faster and more reliable, thanks to an overhaul of its underlying technology. Here are the details. more…
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