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Two agents involved in the shooting deaths of US citizens in Minneapolis are reportedly part of highly militarized DHS units whose extreme tactics are generally reserved for war zones. - 9to5Mac Daily: February 3, 2026 – iPhone 18 rumors and pricing
- Apple TV unveils Anya Taylor-Joy’s first big series since The Queen’s Gambit
Apple TV is hosting a major media event today, and it just unveiled the highly-anticipated series Lucky, which stars Anya Taylor-Joy in her first big show since The Queen’s Gambit. more… - A deep dive into Genstore.ai, a powerful tool for e-commerce entrepreneurs
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Apple is hosting a special media event today called the ‘2026 Apple TV Press Day.’ Here’s everything that’s been announced at the event so far. more… - Apple to update minimum SDK requirements for all App Store submissions
Apple informed developers today of an upcoming update to the minimum Software Development Kit (SDK) requirements for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS apps. Here are the details. more… - Apple TV has hit sci-fi series returning soon, new trailer here
Apple TV’s biggest premiere in February is the return of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, a sci-fi epic featuring monsters like Godzilla and Kong. Here’s the new trailer. more… - Upgrade Your Roku Before the Big Game
Roku is knocking down the price of all of its streaming devices ahead of the end of the football season. - Apple TV has new comedy coming soon starring Keanu Reeves
Apple TV is holding a major press event today, offering a sneak peek at what’s coming next to the streamer. After unveiling a highly-anticipated series earlier today, Apple TV has just announced a new dark comedy—Outcome—that’s premiering soon with... - Republicans Are All In on Boosting Fraud Allegations in California
Right-wing influencers who were instrumental in spreading allegations of fraud in Minnesota ahead of ICE’s surge are now going after a number of California’s social welfare programs. - Apple announces agentic coding in Xcode with Claude Agent and Codex integration
Apple has announced a major upgrade for Xcode: support for agentic coding. Apple says that developers can now build apps with coding agents such as Anthropic’s Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex directly inside Xcode. more… - Apple TV has new thriller from Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese coming soon
Apple TV has announced a release date for Cape Fear, a new psychological thriller series coming from the producing powerhouse duo of Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese. more… - Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here’s how to find it
Apple Music Replay 2026 is now available, breaking down your top songs and artists of the year so far. Here’s how to find it and what data it includes. more… - Deals: AirPods Pro 3, M5 MacBook Pro $300 off, M5 iPad Pro up to $340 off, Milanese Loop, more
Tuesday’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break awaits below starting with a chance to land AirPods Pro 3 at the lowest price we have tracked to date. We also spotted some particularly notable deals on M5 MacBook Pro configurations with 24GB and... - 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… - New ‘Humans of Apple TV’ video debuts, watch it here
Apple just released a video highlighting the “Humans of Apple TV.” It features a series of behind-the-scenes stills from a variety of beloved Apple TV shows and movies. more… - ‘Reddit for bots’ Moltbook (probably) isn’t being used to plot an AI uprising
Moltbot, a personal AI assistant being run on batches of Mac minis, got a lot of attention when creator Matt Schlicht effectively partnered with his own assistant to develop a social media platform for the bots. Known as... - Fitbit creators launch ‘Luffu,’ a new app for family health sharing
Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman today announced the launch of Luffu (“loo-foo”), a new health app for families that will eventually expand to hardware devices too. Here are the details. more… - iOS 26.2 expands AirPods Pro’s powerful new feature, here’s how to use it
iOS 26.2 is the latest major iPhone update, and among its many new features, AirPods Live Translation expanded to a lot more users. Here’s how to use AirPods’ powerful recent addition. more… - Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Is a Silly but Fun Blast From the Past
This $100 accessory adds a little bit of that Nintendo quirkiness to the otherwise no-nonsense Switch 2. - A Continuous Glucose Monitor Might Help You Lose Weight (2026)
Signos is the first FDA-cleared, AI-enabled system that uses CGMs to nudge you towards healthier behaviors. - All-new MacBook Pro design reportedly set to launch in final quarter this year
We’re expecting to see two MacBook Pro launches this year. The first, expected sometime this month, is an M5 Pro and M5 Max version of the current design. But the far more exciting prospect is an all-new MacBook... - The latest iPhone Fold report is credible for one key reason
Yesterday saw a couple of claimed leaks about the iPhone Fold, one of them unremarkable, the other somewhat more surprising. The first of them is almost certainly true, coming from a leaker with a good track... - Koala Wanda Sofa Bed Review: Compact Comfort
This sleeper sofa comprises a reversible chaise, sofa, daybed, and queen-size bed—I slept on it for a week to see if it’s good for guests. - ‘Fallout’ Producer Jonathan Nolan on AI: ‘We’re in Such a Frothy Moment’
The Westworld showrunner thinks AI will be good for burgeoning filmmakers, but not for Hollywood blockbusters. - Lawsuit claims WhatsApp encryption is a lie; cryptography professor weighs in
Both the founders of WhatsApp and current owner Meta state that the app uses end-to-end encryption, meaning that nobody outside the chat can access the content. A lawsuit claims that this isn’t true and that anyone inside Meta can get full... - Nick Goepper’s Starter Pack: Winter Olympics 2026
What a three-time Olympic medalist packs for the Milano Cortina Winter Games. - 12 Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics
History is already being made at the Milano Cortina Games—and they haven’t even started. - All the Sports You Won’t See at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The makeup of the Winter Olympics has changed many times in the 100-plus years of the Games. Here are some sports that haven’t stood the test of time. - How Data Brokers Can Fuel Violence Against Public Servants
A new report from the Public Service Alliance finds state privacy laws offer public servants few ways to protect their private data, even as threats against them are on the rise. - ‘She Has a Presence’: The ‘Melania’ Superfans Who Turned Up for Opening Weekend
WIRED attended two documentary screening parties—one on each coast—for the First Lady’s film. What a time. - Rising Temperatures Are Taking a Toll on Sleep Health
As nights get hotter around the globe due to climate change, the prevalence of sleep apnea is expected to increase by as much as threefold. - Apple @ Work Podcast: The reality of macOS malware in the enterprise
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... - You can no longer downgrade to iOS 26.2
Following last week’s release of iOS 26.2.1, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 26.2. Here’s what that means. more… - Apple Maps gets a ‘Drops of God’ wine guide curated by actor Tomohisa Yamashita
To help promote the second season of Apple TV’s Drops of God, the company has released an Apple Maps guide with some of actor Tomohisa Yamashita’s favorite wineries in Europe and the US. Here are the details. more… - Epstein Files Reveal Peter Thiel's Elaborate Dietary Restrictions
The latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files shed light on the convicted sex offender’s ties to Silicon Valley—and Peter Thiel’s exacting approach to food. - New Apple study shows how grouping similar sounds can speed up AI speech generation
A group of Apple and Tel-Aviv University researchers figured out a way to speed up AI-based text-to-speech generation without sacrificing intelligibility. Here’s how they did it. more… - Elon Musk Rolls His AI Startup Into SpaceX, Creating the World’s Most Valuable Company
By fusing SpaceX and xAI—which acquired X last year—Elon Musk tightens his grip over technologies that shape national security, social media, and artificial intelligence. - MagSafe Monday: LISEN’s new desk charger brings 25-watt MagSafe charging with a built-in cooling fan
One of the most significant limitations of MagSafe charging is heat management. As induction coils transfer energy, they generate waste heat, which causes your iPhone to throttle its charging speeds if it gets too hot to protect the battery. You especially... - 9to5Mac Daily: February 2, 2026 – iPhone Flip and CarPlay rumors
- HHS Is Using AI Tools From Palantir to Target ‘DEI’ and ‘Gender Ideology’ in Grants
Since March of 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services has been using tools from Palantir and the startup Credal AI to weed out perceived alignment with “DEI” or “gender ideology.” - Apple clears a major manufacturing hurdle in India amid regulatory tension
The Indian government approved a measure on Sunday that allows Apple to directly finance iPhone manufacturing equipment in India without risking additional taxes. Here are the details. more… - This Kickstarter project wants to turn your iPhone into a modular, vintage-style camera
The RetroVa Vintage Image Kit features a slide-on camera grip with real buttons, modular telephoto optics, film filter presets, and support for external storage. Here are the details. more… - The Tech Elites in the Epstein Files
The Department of Justice has released more than 3 million documents and photos related to Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s who shows up from Big Tech the most often—and what the files reveal. - iTunes might be more popular than you think, per report
iTunes is an ancient relic of an old music era, right? Not so fast, says a new report highlighting iTunes’ resilience despite stiff streaming competition, as evidenced by new statistics from Apple. more… - F1: The Movie scores Grammy for Best Country Solo Performance
Apple TV walked away with one win out of four Grammy nominations at last night’s ceremony. Here are the details. more… - Dyson Deals: WIRED's Top Pick Pet Vacuum and Purifier Heater
WIRED's favorite pet vacuum, and our favorite purifier-heater, are on steep discount right now. - Our Favorite Soundbar for Most People Is $50 Off
Yamaha's simple setup and substantial subwoofer set it apart, especially on sale. - Apple just released new updates for old versions of iOS, macOS, watchOS, more
Apple has just released a variety of new software updates for its devices, but they’re all for older versions of iOS, macOS, watchOS, and iPadOS. Here are the details. more… - Security Bite Podcast: It’s all about infostealers
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening... - Hands-on: Anker’s new 25W MagSafe 3-in-1 adds active cooling to a travel-sized design
At CES 2026 last month, Anker unveiled a few interesting new accessories for Apple users, including its Nano Desktop dock and new 45W Nano charger with smart display. It also unveiled a new 25W MagSafe 3-in-1 with a couple... - OpenAI launches Codex app for macOS, here are the details
OpenAI has just launched a brand new Mac app: Codex, which it says is “the best way to build with agents.” Here are the details. more… - Apple pulls select iOS updates due to connectivity issues [Updated]
Update 2, February 2, 2026 10:10am PT: Apple has released iOS 16.7.14. Update 1, January 28, 3pm PT: As noted by Aaron Perris, Apple has started signing iOS 12.5.8, iOS 15.8.6, and iOS 18.7.4 again. iOS 16.7.13,... - Deals: All Apple Watch Series 11 models $100 off, M5 MacBook Pro $300 off, iPad mini/Air, more
Your first 9to5Toys Lunch Break of the month is jam packed with new Apple deals. Alongside up to 33% off AirPods 4, we are also now tracking $100 price drops across the Apple Watch Series 11 lineup with... - Tesla still working on CarPlay support, here’s what we know
Last November, Bloomberg broke the news that Tesla was working on CarPlay support, a dramatic shift in policy for Elon Musk’s company. Here’s the latest on what we know about Tesla’s plans to support CarPlay. ... - Apple TV unveils return of one of last year’s biggest hit series
Your Friends & Neighbors season 2 is coming soon, and Apple TV has just released the first trailer for the returning series—plus confirmed that season 3 is in the works. more… - New iPhone Fold specs revealed, including design, cameras, more
It’s been a busy day for iPhone Fold leaks. After one reputable leaker reported that Apple’s foldable will have the biggest battery yet in an iPhone, new details have been shared by another leaker on several aspects of the iPhone... - Leaker says iPhone Fold will have the largest battery yet, by a lot
- Apple will need to walk a tightrope if it keeps pushing subscriptions
The list of Apple subscription services keeps growing. iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, Apple News+, MLS Season Pass, Apple One … The company of course also takes a cut of subscriptions sold through the App Store,... - Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in February
The early theme of Apple TV’s 2026 is new seasons of existing shows. January was packed with five such series, and now a couple more are coming in February—including a big-budget sci-fi epic. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV... - Adobe Firefly offers unlimited image and video generations, third-party models included
Adobe is removing generation limits from Firefly, giving subscribers unlimited image and video generations across both its own models and supported third-party AI models, but you have to act quick. Here are the details. more… - Speechify adds celebrity voices to its AI Voice Assistant
Speechify’s AI Voice Assistant can now sound like celebrities, including Snoop Dogg, Gwyneth Paltrow, and MrBeast. Here are the details. more… - 3 Best Floodlight Security Cameras (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Light up and secure your driveway, backyard, or porch with a floodlight security camera. - Steve Jobs memorabilia auction sees first ever Apple check sell for $2.4M [U]
A Steve Jobs memorabilia auction included the first check the two Steves ever signed, and it sold for a mind-boggling $2,409,886. The auction also included Steve’s desk and a set of bow ties he wore... - Tim Cook didn’t rule out price rises for Apple products, and here’s why
Apple CEO Tim Cook declined to comment on repeated questions during Thursday’s earnings call about how the company would respond to rising memory costs. The decision on whether to absorb rising costs or... - New Mac configurator may point to separate CPU and GPU options
Apple last week changed the way you buy a Mac online, removing the previous lineup of customizable pre-configured options and instead putting you straight into configuring your spec from scratch. While at first glance... - How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics
Chill out and watch all the hockey, skiing, and skating competitions through the whole month of February. - ICE and Qatari Security Forces at the Winter Olympics Put Italians on Edge
The influx of security personnel from around the world is sparking concern among Italians ahead of the Milano Cortina Olympic Games. - Your Complete Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics
From medals to mascots, schedules to slopes—here’s everything you need to know to be ready for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. - 5 Movies You Must Watch Before the 2026 Winter Olympics
Want to get warmed up to watch a bunch of cold competition? Here are five films you should watch right now, from I, Tonya to Cool Runnings. - Expect more upsells and subscription bundles from Apple, Creator Studio was just the start
In the future, Apple users should expect more paid upgrades and subscription bundles just like what the company launched with Apple Creator Studio last month. As said by Mark Gurman in this week’s Power On newsletter, “I believe Apple is looking... - Studio Display refresh looms with three key upgrades
Apple’s long-awaited Studio Display refresh might be happening soon. As noted by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, shipping times for Apple’s Studio Display are slipped to late February and Early March in some configurations… more… - Report: Apple ‘exploring’ clamshell foldable iPhone as potential follow-up model
- CarPlay Ultra coming to at least one new car later this year, per report
Apple officially launched CarPlay Ultra last year, but only for Aston Martin vehicles. It’s the next-generation version of CarPlay that the company first teased at WWDC 2022 with a revamped design and deeper integration with the car itself. ... - New MacBook Pro release date: Here’s when M5 Pro and M5 Max might debut
In a snippet of the Power On newsletter released today, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman provided an updated release timeline for the new MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max, which are expected to launch before the spring. more… - Building a Watch Collection on a Budget? Here’s Where to Start (2026)
Yes, it is possible to scale horological heights without breaking the bank. It’s time to seek out the latest bargains. - 7 Best Prepaid Phone Plans (2026)
Forget the pricey, postpaid cell plans and two-year contracts. Save with one of these WIRED-tested options from US Mobile, Boost, and Google Fi. - The Best Date-Night Boxes of 2026, Tested With My Hinge Dates
I tested 10 popular date-night boxes with people I met on Hinge. From writing love notes to trying out sex swings, these kits fulfilled their promise to keep dates interesting. - How to Use Physics to Escape an Ice Bowl
Here are three smart tricks, based on an understanding of frictional forces, to beat a slippery slope. - Best Valentine’s Day Gifts (2026): Legos, Karaoke, Digital Frames, and More
The holiday of romance is just around the corner. Don’t give something boring. - The Best Chocolate Boxes of 2026 for Valentine’s Delivery
We tasted dozens of chocolates to find the best-tasting delivery boxes for your true love, self-love, or your lovely mother. - The Information Networks That Connect Venezuelans in Uncertain Times
The people of Venezuela have spent years learning resilience in the face of censorship, disinformation, and repression. They now rely on those tools more than ever. - Security Bite: X going open-source is bad news for anonymous alt accounts
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening... - Indie App Spotlight: ‘Within Reach’ helps you track your weight loss journey
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. Obesity remains... - Onnit's Instant Melatonin Spray Keeps Bedtime Uncomplicated
Just spritz and sleep—no melatonin tablets or pills necessary. - Apple revamps how you buy a Mac online, removes preconfigured options
Apple has updated its website with changes to the checkout flow when buying a new Mac. Previously, the Apple Online Store would show you a range of preconfigured options with specific processors, RAM, and storage configurations, before letting you dive into... - Here’s my one Apple Watch feature request for watchOS 27
Apple Watch certainly feels like a rather mature platform at this point. Software wise, there isn’t usually a ton I’d like to see – though there probably is a lot of potential for the Apple Watch to serve as an AI... - Why 2026 should be the year you take control of your privacy with Incogni
This is about the time of year when most people’s enthusiasm for their New Year’s resolutions starts to wear off. Gym visits decline, diets get less strict, and those screen time goals we set with much determination have likely already been... - Apple @ Work: Apple’s bet on local AI was right, but our management tools will need to evolve 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...
- Cordless Stick Vacuum Throw Down: Bosch, Shark, Dyson (2026)
Bosch’s Unlimited 10 combines key features from Dyson’s and Shark’s stick vacuums and packs some nice extras, but it can’t seem to keep debris inside. - This week’s top stories: AirTag 2, blockbuster Apple acquisition, more
Welcome to 9to5Mac’s top stories of the week, where we recap the biggest news in the Apple world every Saturday. This week, we have AirTag 2, a blockbuster Apple acquisition, and iOS 26.3 beta testing continues. Plus, our usual slate of... - Jeffrey Epstein Had a ‘Personal Hacker,’ Informant Claims
Plus: AI agent OpenClaw gives cybersecurity experts the willies, China executes 11 scam compound bosses, a $40 million crypto theft has an unexpected alleged culprit, and more. - Gear News of the Week: Samsung’s TriFold Sells Out in Minutes, and a Leak Teases Google’s New OS
Plus: Vivaldi browser shuns AI, Samsung has a new sustainable display, and Frankfurt Airport tests Auracast for gate announcements. - Someone turned Apple’s most annoying bugs into a scoreboard of wasted human time
A new website takes Apple’s most persistent software bugs and reframes them as a hilarious scoreboard, using intentionally over-the-top math to estimate how many collective human hours they’ve supposedly wasted over the years. more… - PSA: OpenAI will remove several models from ChatGPT next month
- Right-Wing Gun Enthusiasts and Extremists Are Working Overtime to Justify Alex Pretti’s Killing
Donald Trump has appeared to undermine Second Amendment rights in statements about Alex Pretti’s killing. Many in the firearms community are going along with it.
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