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Federal ‘click to cancel subscriptions’ rule struck down in court [U]

A “click to cancel” law was last month passed in California, and now the FTC has ratified a federal rule designed to achieve the same goal. The idea of both is to force companies to make it as easy to cancel an online or app subscription as it is to...
Apple Support app may soon get a generative AI assistant, and that’s a good thing

Apple might be the next company to add a ChatGPT-style chatbot to its Support app, likely as a way to automatically handle cases covered in its documentation and hand off only the trickier ones to a human. All things considered, this is a good move. more…...
Grok chatbot silenced as even Musk saw how awful it was

X owner Elon Musk recently implemented changes to the platform’s AI chatbot Grok, explicitly telling it not to trust mainstream media and to be less politically correct. Obviously there was no way anyone could possibly predict how that would turn out, so it’s a complete shock that Musk has been...
Best Prime Day Apple Deals on iPads, AirPods, and MacBooks (2025)

If you need to replace your [insert Apple product here], this Amazon Prime Day is a chance to snag it at a significant discount....
HomeKit-compatible smart homes becoming more affordable as Ikea Matters

HomeKit compatibility used to attract a noticeable price premium when buying smart home products, but the Matter standard is changing that – and Ikea is now going all-in on this. The company says that it has more than 20 new affordable Matter-compatible smart home devices in the works, with likely...
HBO Max comes full circle, and this time your apps will auto-update

The HBO streaming video app became HBO Max when the company added Warner Bros movies and Turner TV shows. In the worst rebrand since Twitter became X, the company later dropped the unique and valuable HBO part of the name and kept the generic and worthless Max part. Two years...
China Has Attempted What Might Be the First-Ever Orbital Refueling of a Satellite

The SJ-21 and SJ-25 satellites “merged” on July 2 and have remained together since then....
A Giant Planet and a Small Star Are Shaking Up Conventional Cosmological Theory

A giant gas planet comparable in size to Saturn exists around a small red dwarf star. The discovery is beyond the scope of conventional astronomy theory, and is making experts reconsider conventional notions of planet formation....
13 Best Prime Day Board Game Deals for Kids of All Ages (2025)

Looking for family fun this summer? These WIRED-recommended board games and toys are on sale for Prime Day....
6 Amazon Prime Day Mattress and Bedding Deals on Our Favorite Gear (2025)

Is it Christmas in July, or is it Amazon Prime Day? Either way, it's a great time to save on a mattress....
Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2025): LifeStraws, Tech, and More

From headphones to water filters, here are the best products we've found for under a Benjamin....
‘People Are Going to Die’: A Malnutrition Crisis Looms in the Wake of USAID Cuts

Warehouses in the US are full of foods that fight malnutrition, while kids go hungry in places like South Sudan....
Prime Day Picks From People Who Obsessively Test Gear & Track Prices

We review products year-round and spend weeks evaluating Amazon Prime Day deals to pick the best bargains on quality gadgets....
Best Prime Day Laptop Deals 2025: MacBooks, Chromebooks, and More

We’ve tested just about every laptop you’d want to buy, and these are the best deals we’ve found for Amazon Prime Day....
9 Best Prime Day Fitness Tracker Deals and Smart Ring Sales (2025)

It’s summer and we’re ready to run around like crazy. These deals on fitness trackers and smart rings—like the Oura Ring—will help you do that....
Report: Apple in active negotiations for Formula 1 streaming rights in the US

Apple is in active talks to acquire the rights to broadcast the sport of Formula 1 on its own streaming service platform, through the Apple TV app, according to a new report from the Financial Times. The league’s current deal with ESPN expires at the end of this year. If...
On Prime Day, grab Narwal’s smart home vacuums at their lowest ever prices

Narwal is the global leader in smart home vacuums, and its well-considered range means there’s a perfect model for every home. Amazon Prime Day isn’t just offering discounts on the complete line-up, but the lowest prices ever seen on the company’s robot cleaners and smart cordless vacuum. more…...
Review: BenQ GP520 unlocks Vision Pro movie night vibes for Apple TV 4K, gaming, more

I’ve tested a few BenQ products lately. My favorite has been their and a more affordable price. The most fun? A new category for me: projectors. The GP520 4K HDR model BenQ loaned me to test alleviated my concerns about the practicality of a projector instead of a TV. more…...
Apple just patented a trackball Apple Pencil that works on almost any surface

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office just granted Apple U.S. Patent No. 12,353,649, suggesting the company is thinking well beyond the iPad when it comes to the future of the Apple Pencil. Here are the details. more…...
Grok Is Spewing Antisemitic Garbage on X

Elon Musk’s chatbot has gone on a tirade, praising Adolph Hitler and parroting antisemitic tropes....
Tim Cook has a new deputy but Apple’s next CEO is probably still someone else

Jeff Williams, often considered Tim Cook’s successor, is leaving Apple. Sabih Khan, a 30-year veteran of the company, is Apple’s next chief operating officer. Does Khan taking Cook’s old job make him CEO-designate? Jeff Williams retiring certainly clears the path for Khan to climb up the succession planning ladder. However,...
Conspiracy Theories About the Texas Floods Lead to Death Threats

Disinformation around a “weather weapon” and cloud seeding is being widely promoted by everyone from anti-government extremists to GOP influencers—leading to real-world consequences....
OpenAI Poaches 4 High-Ranking Engineers From Tesla, xAI, and Meta

The new hires are joining OpenAI’s scaling team, according to an internal Slack message sent by cofounder Greg Brockman....
Context is a native macOS app that was almost entirely written by AI

Like many image and video AI tools, which have (mostly) stopped creating people with six fingers, AI coding tools have also been making great strides. Case in point: developer Indragie Karunaratne just shipped Context, a native macOS app that was 95% built by Anthropic’s Claude Code. more…...
IDC: Mac shipments up 21% in Q2, but U.S. sales stalled ahead of tariff deadline

According to a preliminary report issued by IDC today, Apple saw the strongest year-over-year growth during Q2 compared to its closest competitors in the PC market, except in the U.S., where sales basically flatlined. Here are the details more…...
Apple design team to start reporting directly to Tim Cook later this year

Apple today announced that COO Jeff Williams will retire later this year, with Sabih Khan set to assume the COO role later this month. In addition to his role as COO, however, Williams is also responsible for overseeing Apple’s design team. Once Williams officially retires later this year, Apple says...
This one iPadOS 26 toggle makes the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever

iPadOS 26 is a major upgrade for iPad productivity, but one of the new features that makes it the most Mac-like is buried inside Settings for the dock. Here are the details. more…...
Apple COO Jeff Williams stepping down later this month

Apple has announced that Jeff Williams is stepping down as chief operating officer later this month. Sabih Khan, Apple’s senior vice president of Operations, will assume the COO role as part of what Apple describes as a “long-planned succession.” more…...
Aqara HomeKit smart locks, cameras, and more offer Prime Day discounts of up to 38%

9to5Mac readers know the value of HomeKit compatibility when it comes to smart locks, security cameras, and other devices – and Aqara’s extensive product range has you covered. There’s never been a better time to buy, thanks to Amazon Prime Day discounts of up to 38% on some of the...
Volodymyr Zelensky’s Clothing Has Sparked a Polymarket Rebellion

Crypto gamblers are crying foul as they stand to lose millions of dollars in a bet over whether Ukraine's president would wear a suit....
16 Best Prime Day Deals on Coffee Machines, Grinders & More

If you need to mainline some caffeine, these are the best brewers and concentrates to get that java into your system....
You Can Now Play ‘The Last of Us Part II’ in Chronological Order

A free update allows players to ditch the game’s nonlinear narrative for something more direct. The chronological gameplay exposes hidden nuances about the characters' intersecting storylines....
Wi-Fi in the US Could Get Worse Under Trump's New Law

The FCC wants to auction off spectrum that's behind next-gen Wi-Fi. Consumer advocacy groups say this will make connections busier and slower, and could affect under-resourced communities the most....
99 Best Prime Day Deals of 2025—All Personally Tested By Us

We review products year-round and spend weeks evaluating Amazon Prime Day deals to pick the best bargains on quality gadgets....
AirPods get five new features in iOS 26, but three require an H2 chip

The days of buying headphones and getting a static feature set are long gone. Since the launch of AirPods Pro 2 in particular, Apple has consistently upgraded AirPods products with new features via firmware. In iOS 26, there are five more new features coming—but more than half are exclusive to...
tvOS 26 beta 3 available now for Apple TV 4K users

tvOS 26 beta 3 is now available for developers, debuting one day after Apple has released a variety of new beta software for its other platforms. more…...
BLUETTI Prime Day deals deliver portable power and home backup for up to 65% off

BLUETTI Prime Day deals this year deliver incredible savings with up to 65% off across the entire portable power product lineup. From summer adventures to power outage prep, BLUETTI empowers you to keep the electricity alive with robust and reliable energy solutions. 9to5Mac readers get an exclusive extra 5% off...
Parvati Shallow Says RIP to the ‘Black Widow’ and All That

Survivor star Parvati Shallow spoke with WIRED about her new book, social media, the politics of the show, and who from the cast apologized following her time on the beach....
The Teens Are Taking Waymos Now

Alphabet’s self-driving car company launches what it hopes will be lucrative individual teen accounts—and maybe a whole lot of social change in the process....
26 Best Prime Day Tech Deals on iPads, Kindles, and Phones (2025)

We've rounded up the best deals from Amazon's Prime Day on tech we've tested and loved, from laptops to routers there's something for everyone....
Here’s everything new for the Phone app in iOS 26

Apple’s Phone app is getting its biggest changes ever this year in iOS 26, with a completely revamped layout, call screening tools, Apple Intelligence features, and more. Here’s everything new that’s coming to your Phone app in iOS 26. more…...
WhatsApp is working on threaded replies in group chats

Last March, WhatsApp beta for Android introduced a much-requested feature for busy group chats: threaded replies. Now, the iOS beta has added support as well, hinting that a public launch may be getting close. Here’s what it looks like. more…...
9to5Mac Daily: July 8, 2025 – iOS 26 beta 3 and Liquid Glass changes

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. Sponsored by Roborock:The smartest vacuums just got more affordable. Roborock’s Prime Day sale has arrived—with exclusive, limited-time savings...
The 911 Calls Inside ICE Detention Centers

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack WIRED's recent investigation of 911 calls made from the facilities where Immigration and Customs Enforcement detains migrants....
Prime Day-1 Deals: AirPods Pro 2 $100 off, iPad mini 7 $120 off, M3 iPad Air all-time low, much more

We have already gathered all of the over in our master hub, but we are also going to be highlighting some particularly notable deals on each of the four days as part of our usual Lunch Break feature. A clear winner here is the bananas $100 price drop on AirPods...
Apple cleared in case tied to two union-busting allegations at NYC retail store

Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit overturned a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision that found Apple in violation of federal labor law at its World Trade Center retail store in New York. Here’s what that means. more…...
Slow Horses gets season 7 renewal, three new seasons coming to Apple TV+

Apple TV+ has had its best year ever so far, and it’s bound to continue with returning hits this fall like the recently announced Slow Horses season 5. But with another announcement today, Apple confirmed we’ll keep getting new Slow Horses episodes for a long while yet: seasons 6 and...
New hands-on iPhone 17 Air video reveals dummy in sleek black finish

It’s two months until Apple gets to officially unveil its iPhone 17 lineup, but while we wait, a new hands-on video today offers a great look at an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air dummy model in black. more…...
Play-Doh World one of four new games coming to Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade is getting four new games next month, with Play-Doh World topping the bill. Apple says this and the other games will be available from August 7. The other new titles are Worms Across Worlds, the latest addition to the Worms franchise; the 3D puzzle game Let’s Go Mightycat!;...
Meet the America Party, Elon Musk's Harebrained Third-Party Scheme

Elon Musk is attempting to manifest his “America Party” into existence. But who will join him?...
Best 5 Prime Day Kitchen Deals (2025): Breville, Ooni, Oxo

Treat yourself to good taste this summer with Amazon Prime Day deals on WIRED's favorite espresso machine, air fryer, low-cost grinder, and more....
This browser-based Apple Lisa simulator takes you back to 1983

Before the original Macintosh made history in 1984, there was the 1983 Apple Lisa, one of the first commercial personal computers to feature a graphical user interface (GUI) rather than a command-line prompt. Provided you had $9,995 to spare, that is. If you’ve always heard about it on podcasts but...
141 Best Prime Day Deals of 2025—Every Gadget Has Been Tested By Us

We review products year-round and spend weeks evaluating Amazon Prime Day deals to pick the best bargains on quality gadgets....
How to Spot Fake Beauty Products on Amazon: Tips and Advice

Welcome to the Wild West of online beauty shopping. Here’s how not to get scammed....
Nothing Phone (3) Review: The Designer Phone

Nothing's latest flagship phone may not be the best value, but it certainly has charm....
macOS Tahoe 26 beta 3 makes tabs less confusing

One of the most common complaints in macOS Tahoe 26 betas 1 and 2 was the new tab UI in apps like Safari and Terminal, which added a black bar to the bottom of inactive tabs. In beta 3, Apple seems to have reversed course. more…...
All of the best Apple Prime Day deals now live

Amazon’s with massive price drops and new all-time lows on many of Apple’s latest and most beloved releases. More specifically, we are talking about the lowest prices ever on AirPods Pro 2 and , alongside new all-time low pricing across the iPad mini 7 and lineups. The Apple Watch Series...
Hands-on: These are my favorite iPadOS 26 accessories [Video]

I will continue to shout at the mountaintops that iPadOS 26 has completely changed what the iPad is to many people. I have been using my iPad Pro since 2018 as my main computer because I loved the idea and versatility of the iPad. But it was hard to recommend...
iPhone 17e said to launch next spring, with identical display to 16e

A new supply-chain report suggests that the iPhone 17e will launch next spring, which is in line with previous reporting. It doesn’t sound like the upcoming model will be a major update, with today’s report indicating that it will use the exact same display as the iPhone 16e … more…...
5 Best Prime Day Pet Deals on Amazon (2025)

Amazon Prime Day has expanded to four days. From automatic litter boxes to at-home DNA test kits, these are the best pet-related deals we've found....
5 Prime Day Kindle Deals (Plus Amazon Echo Devices)

Amazon’s biannual sale event is the best time to shop for a Kindle e-reader, Echo speaker, and many more of Amazon’s own devices....
iPhone 17 Air to get a ‘barely blue’ color option, suggests leaker

A leaker with a mixed track record has suggested that the “main” color option for the upcoming iPhone 17 Air will be a “very light” blue. They go on to say that the color will be so faint that it will simply appear to be white in some lights. This...
Macs and Apple Watch to be hit by Trump tariffs starting on August 1

Macs and Apple Watches are among the products to be hit by new tariffs on products manufactured in Thailand, taking effect on August 1. Products imported from Thailand into the US will be subjected to a 36% tariff, increasing the cost to Apple by more than a third … more…...
Microsoft, OpenAI, and a US Teachers’ Union Are Hatching a Plan to ‘Bring AI into the Classroom’

The National Academy for AI Instruction will make artificial intelligence training accessible to educators across the country, according to leaked details....
5 Best Prime Day Fitness Tracker Deals and Smart Ring Sales (2025)

It's summer and we're ready to run around like crazy. These deals on fitness trackers and smart rings—like the Oura Ring—will help you do that....
‘Yearners’ Are Sick of Playing It Cool on Dating Apps

Some daters across social media are being more open about their quest for true connections, and the dating apps are taking notice....
Best Prime Day Laptop Deals 2025: MacBooks, Chromebooks, and More

We've tested just about every laptop you'd want to buy, and these are the best deals we've found for Amazon Prime Day....
5 Best Prime Day TV Deals for All Budgets (2025)

These are the best TV deals to shop during Amazon's Prime Day sale event....
Apple @ Work Podcast: Portability for Passkeys is coming to macOS

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The 4 Best Prime Day Action Camera Deals for Thrill Seekers (2025)

Action cameras are perfect for travel, social media vlogging, and careening around the lake on a jet ski. Upgrade your action camera with one of these great Prime Day deals....
5 Best Prime Day Beauty Deals 2025: Hair, Skin, and Dental Care

Prime Day's beauty bargains are live. We tested the gadgets, tracked the prices, and scanned hundreds of deals to find what's actually worth it....
Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2025): Lifestraws, Tech, and More

From headphones to water filters, here are the best products we've found for under a Benjamin....
5 Best Amazon Prime Day Vacuum Deals for Dust and Dirt in 2025

Looking for a new cleaning gadget? Whether it's a Dyson or a dupe, we've found the best deals on vacuums during Prime Day....
LIVE Amazon Prime Day 2025: We're Tracking Deals & Trends All Day

The WIRED Reviews team is covering Amazon Prime Day live, bringing you up-to-the-minute news on lightning deals, trending products, and everything else interesting....
Best Prime Day Apple Deals on iPads, AirPods, and MacBooks (2025)

If you need to replace your [insert Apple product here], this Amazon Prime Day is a chance to snag it for a significant discount....
170 Best Prime Day Deals of 2025, Vetted by Our Amazon Experts

The WIRED Reviews team spends weeks scouring the web for the absolute best Amazon Prime Day deals....
KEF Xio Review: So Good, So Expensive

It's one of the priciest soundbars you can buy, but for those that need the simplicity of an all-in-one design, it's also one of the best....
Following hiccup, macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 3 is now available for Apple Silicon Macs

Earlier today, Apple released its new set of developer betas, but a distribution issue affected the Apple Silicon version of macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 3. Now, the issue seems to have been resolved, and the update is now available for all compatible Macs. more…...
macOS Tahoe: Reports of FireWire’s death not greatly exaggerated

How dead is FireWire support in macOS Tahoe 26? As dead as the iPod, as far as the Mac is concerned, which is at least a little sad. Stephen Hackett checked. In classic 512 Pixels fashion, he’s conjured together a real world demonstration using a battle-tested FireWire 800 cable-connected drive,...
Jack Dorsey’s new bet is a Bluetooth-based WhatsApp competitor that requires no internet

Block CEO and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has announced bitchat, a new experimental peer-to-per messaging app that doesn’t require the internet or even an account to work. Here’s the idea behind it. more…...
Meta just hired Apple’s head of foundation models

Apple’s top executive overseeing its in-house AI models is leaving the company, and heading to Meta. As reported by Bloomberg, Ruoming Pang is bound to Menlo Park, and joining Mark Zuckerberg’s all-star Meta Superintelligence Labs group, announced last week. more…...
‘Anthem’ Is the Latest Video Game Casualty. What Should End-of-Life Care Look Like for Games?

Anthem will disappear in early 2026. The move comes as consumer group Stop Killing Video Games fights to preserve similar online service games....
Apple back in the White House’s crosshairs as Trump aide slams Tim Cook over China

On today’s “Squawk on the Street” on CNBC, White House Senior Counselor for trade and manufacturing Peter Navarro reignited criticism of Apple’s dependence on China, calling out CEO Tim Cook for what he described as years of delayed efforts to move iPhone production elsewhere. Here’s the full quote. more…...
Apple and Masimo back in court over Apple Watch import ban appeal

Today, Apple appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in an effort to overturn a ruling that blocked U.S. sales of Apple Watches with blood-oxygen sensors back in late 2023. Here’s how it went. more…...
Roborock’s Prime Day deals make robot vacuum cleaners more affordable than ever

It’s Prime Day season once again! This year, Roborock has some incredible deals on some of its top robot vacuum......
PSA: Apple TV+ is only $4.99/month on Prime Video this week

If you haven’t heard, Amazon’s annual Prime Day is sort of turning into a ‘Prime Week.’ And one special has already started: Apple TV+ subscriptions are through Prime Video. more…...
Leak reveals Apple Maps in iOS 26 could get two unannounced new features

Apple Maps continues to get better each year, with the variety of new iOS 26 features keeping that trend going. And according to new discoveries in iOS beta code, it seems Apple may have a couple additional Maps features on the way. more…...
macOS 26 beta 3 features a new ‘Tahoe Day’ aerial screen saver, get it here

Alongside today’s bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements, macOS 26 beta 3 introduces a new “Tahoe Day” aerial screen saver and wallpaper. Here’s what it looks like. more…...
Liquid Glass in iOS 26 beta 3 is much less dramatic as Apple optimizes redesign for usability

Sorry or you’re welcome? Apple’s new Liquid Glass visual element is getting any icy design change in some places before it reaches customers. iOS 26 developer beta 3, which will likely be iOS 26 public beta 1 later this month, reduces the transparency effect in a number of places like...
The iPad cursor gets a fun Mac-inspired feature in iPadOS 26 beta 3

iPadOS 26 beta 3 was just released, and alongside some design updates and new wallpaper options, Apple has given the iPad’s cursor a fun feature inspired by the Mac. more…...
Everything new in iOS 26 beta 3

iOS 26 beta 3 is out now for iPhones on the developer beta. Below we’re collecting all of the iOS 26 beta 3 changes compared to the previous version. more…...
MagSafe Monday: This budget wireless charger stays on my desk for a reason

Over the years, I’ve tried a ton of chargers, but a lot of them fall into the category that they’re awkward to use, overpriced, or just not reliable. The one that’s managed to stay in my life is the It’s cheap, easy to use, and solves a simple problem I’ve...
iOS 26 beta 3 adds new color options for default iPhone wallpaper

iOS 26 is launching to all users this fall, but during the summer Apple is continually refining the update through a beta process. Today, iOS 26 beta 3 arrived, and one change is an expanded array of color options for the new default wallpaper. more…...
Apple releases watchOS 26 beta 3, here’s what to expect

Apple Watch users have new beta software to install. watchOS 26 beta 3 is now available for developers, here’s what to expect. more…...
Apple releases developer beta 3 for visionOS 26

Alongside the new macOS 26 developer beta 3, Apple has also pushed out the third developer beta of visionOS 26, and the rest of its operating systems. more…...
macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 3 now available, here’s what to expect [U]

Update: It looks like Apple ran into a distribution issue affecting the Apple Silicon version of today’s macOS Tahoe beta. For now, the update appears to be available only to Intel Macs. Two weeks after releasing the second wave of developer betas, Apple has just dropped macOS Tahoe 26 beta...
Apple releases iOS 26 beta 3 for iPhone

Four weeks have passed since Apple unveiled iOS 26 and the major software redesign coming for iPhone. Now it’s time to start testing the third developer beta preview and see how performance and polish have improved. iOS 26 also includes loads of new features and functionality in addition to the...
iPadOS 26 beta 3 now available ahead of public beta launch

Apple has just released iPadOS 26 beta 3 for developers. Today’s release brings the latest changes to the iPad’s big new OS update ahead of the expected public beta soon. more…...
Why Jolly Ranchers Are Banned in the UK but Not the US

Crude oil-derived substances in the candy have been linked to health problems—and the regulations that have allowed their use in the US are now in Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s crosshairs....
Deals: AirPods Pro 2025 low at $160, black Apple Watch Ultra 2 best price ever at $150 off, Magic Mouse, AirTag, more

Amazon’s might not officially start until early tomorrow morning, but the deals are definitely already flying. First up is best price of the year and one of the lowest totals we have ever tracked at , down from the regular $249 list price. We also have AirPods Max (USB-C) at...

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