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- Indie App Spotlight: ‘Mirage’ brings your Mac display to your iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro, and other Macs
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. Mirage... - 62 Last Minute Prime Day Weekend Deals: Up to 45% Off (2026)
Prime Day is officially over, but many of our favorite, hand-picked deals are still available through the weekend. - iPadOS 27: Apple is leaving these five iPad models behind, but owners deserve better
We’re about 3 weeks out from when Apple unveiled iOS 27 to the world at WWDC26, and it’s still safe to say: this is an incredible update. It’s incredibly performant, and besides some small quirks and a little battery... - PSA: Amazon is starting to raise prices on Apple gear; here’s your last call to save
Apple just implemented major price increases for a ton of Mac and iPad models this week. For example, the MacBook Neo just got $100 more expensive, while the MacBook Pro jumped a whopping $300. MacBook Air is also now $200... - Duer’s Wear-Everywhere Pants Are on Sale This Weekend
It’s not often you can score discounts from the outdoor-coded Canadian company that makes understated and stylish performance clothing. - Does DeleteMe Actually Get Your Info off the Internet? I Tried It
Everyone is sick of spam calls and creeper sites that show weirdos where you live—but can any service solve it? - Security News This Week: LastPass Users Had Their Data Stolen—Again
Plus: Former national security advisor John Bolton pleads guilty in classified-materials case, Microsoft helps take down major infostealer infrastructure, and more. - Apple @ Work: Deploying a new PC made me appreciate everything Apple built into macOS
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... - The 37 Best Outdoor Deals From the REI 4th of July Sale
Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone. - Why Venezuela’s Second Earthquake Was So Damaging to Buildings
Factors like the short interval between the two powerful quakes and different types of soil led to some structures collapsing while others stayed standing. - Apple asks Trump admin to approve Chinese RAM after product price increases
The Financial Times reports that Apple is seeking clearance from the Trump administration to purchase memory chips from a blacklisted Chinese company. The move would help it meet demand for product manufacturing during the ongoing global memory supply shortage. - Trump Administration Allows Anthropic to Release Mythos to Select US Organizations
After weeks of negotiations, the White House permitted Anthropic to grant access to its most advanced AI model to a select group of US companies and government agencies. - Universal Is Skipping Influencer Screenings for ‘The Odyssey.’ Film Critics Are Thrilled
With discourse about Christopher Nolan’s epic already raging, first viewer reactions will come from mainstream press, not content creators. Some critics are gloating over this break from the norm. - Anthropic cleared to release Claude Mythos 5 to over 100 US institutions
Following an export control directive two weeks ago that forced Anthropic to disable access to Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 for all customers, the company scored a partial victory in a deal with the US government earlier tonight.... - AI-generated knockoffs of Joanna Stern’s book keep appearing on Apple Books
In a video published on YouTube Shorts today, Joanna Stern called out Apple over AI-generated knockoffs of her book that continue to appear on Apple Books. Here are the details. - WhatsApp beta brings Liquid Glass design to the iPad app, here’s what it looks like
Following last month’s wider rollout of the Liquid Glass redesign on iPhone, WhatsApp is now testing the updated look on iPad, while a separate version remains in development for Mac. Here are the details. - How People in China Keep Outsmarting Anthropic’s Geolocation Restrictions
As Anthropic tightens restrictions on access to Claude in China, users keep finding new workarounds, from proxy services to fake identities sourced on Telegram. - Best Ninja Prime Day Deals (2026) Slushi, Creami, Crispi, Cafe Luxe
Ninja Creami Swirl, Crispi, Slushi, and Cafe Luxe Pro are all on Prime Day deals that will soon go away. - Apple working with supplier Tata after sensitive files leak online
A new report from Reuters details how Apple and its Indian supplier, Tata Electronics, are responding to a massive data breach that exposed sensitive files earlier this month. Here are the details. - Samsung’s Excellent OLED Monitors Are Up to 38 Percent Off for Prime Day
Samsung makes some of the very best OLED gaming monitors, and they’ve never been this affordable. - OpenAI poaches Apple Vision Pro and smart glasses chief
According to Bloomberg, OpenAI has hired Paul Meade, who had been in charge of Apple Vision Pro and Apple’s smart glasses initiative. Here are the details. - Apple will launch 15+ new products this fall, here’s what’s coming
Apple has a packed lineup of product launches coming this fall, including new iPhones, Macs, iPads, and more. Here’s every new Apple product rumored to arrive later this year. - MacBook Ultra and new MacBook Pro both launching this fall, per rumors
Apple’s plans for new high-end MacBooks are coming into focus after recent Bloomberg reports, with a MacBook Ultra and new M6 MacBook Pro both now expected to launch this fall. - 10 Best Prime Day Streaming Deals, Including Half Off Apple TV (2026)
Prime Day isn’t just about cheap TVs. It’s also about cheap stuff to watch on your cheap TV. - How to See the Giant Asteroid That Will Pass by Earth This Weekend
The asteroid will be visible for several nights from different parts of the world. We’ll tell you when and where to look, and what equipment you’ll need to spot it. - I'm Adding These Bose Headphones to My Prime Day Cart (2026)
Bose headphones are already one of our favorites for comfort, sound, and noise canceling. Now they’re cheaper. - The Prime Day MacBook Deals I Recommend (2026)
Apple has warned about MacBook prices rising, making these Prime Day deals even more worthwhile to consider. - HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot Weather Station brings an E-ink calendar and climate dashboard to Apple Home
To me, e-ink is one of the most underappreciated technologies in the world today. I love my Kindle Paperwhite. I really wish Apple made e-ink devices. However, SwitchBot has officially entered this market with the new SwitchBot Weather Station. It combines... - I Just Saw That Eufy’s Floodlight Security Camera Is Cheaper Than Ever (2026)
If you want to beef up your home security this Prime Day, Eufy’s Floodlight Camera is a great way to do it. - OpenAI Has New AI Models. Here’s Why You Can’t Use Them
The White House asked OpenAI to delay the rollout of its GPT-5.6 AI models, two weeks after Anthropic had to take its most advanced AI models offline. - OpenAI upgrading ChatGPT and Codex with new GPT-5.6 models in limited release
OpenAI is introducing GPT-5.6, its next-generation model, two months after the release of GPT-5.5. However, the rollout to customers won’t be as straightforward as previous model updates to ChatGPT and Codex. - Apple just announced its first film this year with a theatrical release
Apple had a major theatrical hit last year with F1. But so far in 2026, all of Apple’s new movies have skipped theaters. Now, the company has announced that the forthcoming Tenzing will get a limited theatrical debut. - New iPhone 18 specs report raises big question of iOS 27 limitations
Apple’s base model iPhone 18 was previously rumored to get 12GB of RAM, but a new report claims it’s only getting 9GB instead—raising questions about support for iOS 27’s most demanding features. - I tested 200+ iOS 27 features and changes, here are 10 of my favorites [Video]
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I recently explored and tested over 200 new features in the iOS 27 beta, but in this post, I’ve distilled that list down to 10 of my favorite new features for iPhone. From Journal app writing prompts and section links... - Will Apple reverse the price increases when the memory shortage eases? [Poll]
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Apple’s price increases were both swift and dramatic. As some of us suspected, there was just over a week between CEO Tim Cook warning that the move would be unavoidable and the new pricing taking effect. ... - The Pentagon Is Looking Into the Dialog Data Exposure for Unmasking National Security Officials
Exposed records from the private group included the personal information of a senior White House intelligence official and an active-duty special operations officer. - 27 Best Prime Day Beauty Deals of 2026 (We Sifted Through Hundreds to Pick Them)
- I Found the Best Prime Day Pixel Buds Deals: 2a, Pro (2026)
Google Pixel Buds are steeply on sale, presumably only through the end of the day. - Prime Day’s Best Handheld Fan Deals, Up to 20% Off, Are About to Disappear (2026)
These are the best last-minute Prime Day discounts on handheld fans, from $10 budget buys to Shark’s high-tech ChillPill. - The US Is About to Deport an Immigrant to the Center of the Ebola Crisis
Edward Nalwamba is a 78-year-old retired pastor whose health has rapidly declined while in detention, his attorney says. - These iOS 27 features make so much sense for Apple’s ‘HomePad’
iOS 27 adds a variety of new features to the Photos app on iPhone, some of which appear very much intended for the forthcoming ‘HomePad’ product. - Apple’s touchscreen MacBook to use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, not M6: report
Apple’s upcoming touchscreen MacBook lineup will be powered by the existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, according to a new report from Bloomberg. - Prime Day deals – Last chance: MacBook Pro $850 off new list, MacBook Neo $110 off, AirPods Pro 3, Series 11, AirTag 2, more
The countdown is on as we enter the final stretch of the 2026 Prime Day sale with ongoing discounts on AirPods Pro 3 and a whole lot more, but some things are starting to sell out completely. Apple has just raised... - New iPhone Ultra report has latest pricing and release timing updates
Apple’s highly anticipated foldable iPhone is launching this fall, but a new report today claims you might have to wait a little longer (and save up a ton of money) to actually buy it. - Get $145 Off the Best Mesh Router This Prime Day 2026
Do you crave speedy, reliable Wi-Fi throughout your home? Snag one of these Prime Day router or mesh deals. - 22 Best Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026) Up to $250 Off
I've compiled a list of the best fitness tech deals this Amazon Prime Day, including smartwatches, walking pads, and recovery gear. You can thank me later. - Europe Is Fed Up and Wants Its Own AI
It's a stretch to think that the continent can build a top-tier model, but it has an advantage: Donald Trump. - Get Off Grid in Style Thanks to This Device—On Sale for Prime Day (2026)
Pick up this deal on Jackery’s most portable battery and power up your adventures wherever they take you. - Hollywood Thrives on ‘Rabid’ Fans. For Publicists, They’re a Nightmare
A scuffle between stan account Club Chalamet and another Heated Rivalry die-hard shines a light on how parasocial fans are a publicist’s greatest asset—and liability. - Apple supporting Venezuela relief efforts after catastrophic earthquake
Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company will donate to relief efforts in Venezuela following the catastrophic earthquake that occurred earlier this week. - iOS 27 adds three new iPhone features I’ve been really loving
iOS 27 is packed with new features across Messages, Notes, Apple Wallet, CarPlay, and more. Here are three of my favorite new iOS 27 features so far. - 9to5Mac Overtime 070: The Siri Redemption Tour
Is Siri really good this time? Fernando and Jeff talk about some of their favorite iOS 27 beta features, along with a deep dive into the key new Siri AI features, changes, updates, and optimizations. 9to5Mac... - 2026 Prime Day Deals: 20% off NOCO and Wolfbox Jump Starters
If you don't know you need a jump starter, it’s a sign you really, really need a jump starter. NOCO and Wolfbox are the best ones. - All the best Apple Prime Day deals now live [Day 4 Update]
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The 2026 Amazon Prime Day sale is now live with millions of price drops and some seriously notable all-time lows on Apple gear. Alongside a notable deal on AirPods Pro 3, the best prices ever on the most affordable Apple Watch... - 23 Walmart Deals We Like Better Than That Other Sale Happening Right Now
Welcome to Walmart deals for folks who’d rather not shop at Amazon. These are the best gadget deals at Walmart this Prime Day. - The best last-minute Prime Day deals on AirTag, AirPods, MagSafe chargers, more
The final 24 hours of Prime Day 2026 are now underway, folks. Some of the rarest discounts we are tracking for Prime Day this year are actually official Apple accessories with new all-time lows on AirTag 2 and some extremely hard... - Apple now sells refurbished MacBook Neo, but you probably shouldn’t buy it
Apple announced sweeping price increases across its product lineup yesterday, including raising the base price of the MacBook Neo from $599 to $699. As something of a consolation, Apple today added the MacBook Neo to its... - Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's Island Resort Could Bring Down Albania’s Prime Minister
What began as a “flamingo revolution” to protest the $1.4 billion development on Sazan Island has spiraled into mass protests against a ruling party that thousands now want out. - We're Tracking the Final Hours of Amazon Prime Day Deals Live
- Should You Buy Your Kid a 3D Printer? What to Know and Consider (2026)
Kids love 3D printers almost as much as K-Pop Demon Hunters. Just give in and get one. - The Gooner Music Video Boom Is Here
Porn music videos have circulated on the fringes of the internet for years. Featuring everything from narrative-driven stories to hypnosis, they are proliferating across X as “bate fuel” for gooners. - I Found The Best Amazon Prime Day Headphone Deals (2026)
From AirPods to on-ears, we’ve tested hundreds of pairs of headphones. Here are the best deals from Amazon’s biggest sale event. - How Qatar Became FIFA’s Technology Test Lab
Qatar has become the place where FIFA experiments with the next generation of football technology. The results are already visible across this year’s World Cup. - Best Prime Day Tech Deals Offer Up to $280 Off (2026): Phones, Watches, and More
- The 26 Best Amazon Prime Day Deals Under $30 We've Found (2026)
- 99 Prime Day Deals That Aren’t For Suckers, Up to 50% Off (2026)
- The 28 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 in 2026
- Get Up to 36% Off With the Best Prime Day Kindle Deals (2026): Paperwhite, Colorsoft, Kids
- Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals Offer Up to 42% Off (2026): Shark, Dyson, Bissell
Move over, spring cleaning. These vacuum deals will give your home the cleanest summer yet thanks to Amazon Prime Day. - 19 Best Prime Day Apple Deals Up to 30% Off: iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and More
- I Found the Very Best Prime Day Laptop Deals onMacBooks and More (2026)
From MacBooks to gaming laptops, these are the very best deals on some of my very favorite laptops for Amazon Prime Day. - 9to5Mac Daily: June 26, 2026 – Apple announces significant price increases
- Apple adds Google Gemini coding assistant in Xcode 26.6 update
Apple has released Xcode 26.6, adding support for a third coding assistant to the company’s integrated development environment software. - Anthropic Thinks Its Own Success Is Key to Making AI Safe
Anthropic's critics argue it's rapidly accumulating power. The company says that's what responsible AI development looks like. - Camp Snoopy season 2 now available on Apple TV
All thirteen episodes from the second season of Camp Snoopy are now available on Apple TV. Watch the trailer below. - This Is Probably Your Last Chance to Buy a Cheap MacBook for a While
Apple has dramatically jacked up the price of MacBooks, making the current Prime Day pricing that much more enticing. - Why Amazon Dropped Its OpenAI Movie, Data Center Workers Fight Back, and Meta Leaks Employee Data
Amazon-owned MGM Studios’ decision to drop the OpenAI movie is just part of AI and film industries becoming increasingly intertwined. On Uncanny Valley, we take a look at where this is all headed. - Venezuela’s Powerful Earthquakes Were a Rare ‘Seismic Doublet’
The country was hit hard by a pair of quakes that happened in quick succession and were likely driven by stress being transferred from one part of the fault that runs through the country to another. - Micron exec suggests Apple’s aggressive purchasing tactics helped fuel memory shortage
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal following a blockbuster earnings report, Micron Chief Business Officer Sumit Sadana implied that Apple played a role in the current memory crunch. Here are the details. - WhatsApp channels are finally getting search on iPhone
Nearly a year and a half after bringing channel update search to Android, WhatsApp is now rolling out the feature to iPhone users. Here’s how it works. - Russia wants to know why Apple removed Russian apps from the U.S. App Store
Following the removal of several apps developed by state-controlled tech company VK from the App Store, the Kremlin is now demanding an explanation from Apple. Here are the details. - Soulver 4 brings 50+ improvements, new workflows, and an agent-friendly CLI
Soulver just rolled out its biggest update in 7 years, the first major update since becoming a universal “notepad, meet calculator” app for the iPhone, iPad, and the Mac. Here’s what’s new. - Forget Peloton. Race to This 25% Off Deal on Hydrow’s Rowing Machine (2026)
This Peloton-adjacent rowing machine gamifies your workout to a satisfying effect, and it’s up to 25 percent off right now for Prime Day. - Apple TV’s hit streak keeps going, with latest show another success
Apple TV has had an especially strong lineup of shows recently, and its latest premiere, the returning detective series Sugar, keeps that trend going. - Report: Apple set to reach record market share across three major product categories in 2026
A new report from Counterpoint Research predicts that Apple will gain market share across four major product categories this year, setting new records in three of them. Here are the details. - watchOS 27 beta 2 available now for Apple Watch [U: Ultra 3 too]
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Yesterday Apple released beta 2 for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and more—but watchOS was absent. Now today, watchOS 27 developer beta 2 has arrived to complete the lineup. Update 6/25: Two days later, watchOS 27 beta... - iOS 27 beta 2, Apple price increases, Apple Watch OS support
Benjamin and Chance react to the shocking price increases across Mac, iPad, and more, as well as break down all the latest changes in iOS 27 beta 2. Also, how fair is it that watchOS 27 cuts off so many models... - Apple hints at more price increases coming later
Apple raised prices on many of its products today, and not by small amounts. But today’s price increases likely aren’t the only ones planned, as a statement Apple gave to the press hints at more changes coming. - A Fatal Tesla Crash in Texas Sets Up a Legal Showdown
Did Full Self-Driving (Supervised), Tesla’s driver assistance feature, play a role in a woman’s death? - The Aerogarden I Recommend to Everyone Is Just $83 Right Now, a 63 Percent Discount
This flash deal is a rare chance to buy one of our favorite hydroponic gardens for less than $100. - Apple will skip M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, new report says
Apple is planning a big change to its Apple Silicon strategy for the Mac. A new report from Bloomberg today details that Apple does not plan to release higher-end versions of the upcoming M6 chip. Instead, it will release the... - 17 Best Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026) Up to $250 Off I've compiled a list of the best fitness tech deals this Amazon Prime Day, including smartwatches, walking pads, and recovery gear. You can thank me later.
- Notion shutting down its AI-powered email client, including Mac and iOS apps
Last year, Notion expanded its productivity suite to include Notion Mail, an AI-powered email client. Today, the company announced that it’s shutting down the Notion Mail inbox service this fall. - Apple Notes adds a power user feature in iOS 27 that’s rare in other apps
Apple Notes in iOS 27 adds a variety of new features, including one I just discovered that power users are sure to appreciate: section links. - Prime Day 3 deals: M5 MacBook Air $350 off new price, MacBook Neo $110 off, M5/Max up to $800 off, AirPods Pro 3, more
Day 3 of the Prime Day bonanza is underway and the deals are flying. Alongside the ongoing deal price on AirPods Pro 3 at $70 off, there’s still time to land a giant $150 off AirPods Max 2 (almost sold out),... - Wall Street isn’t buying Apple’s unprecedented price hikes on products
As promised a week ago, Apple just increased prices across a range of product lines. While rising RAM costs are to blame, according to Apple, Wall Street isn’t too impressed with the move. - 9to5Mac Daily: June 25, 2026 – Disney and Apple, more
- Stop Mowing Your Grass Forever With One of These Highly Rated Robot Mowers On Sale
You don't need to cut your own grass anymore. Most of the best robot mowers I've tested are on sale for Prime Day. - Kobo Libra Colour Sale (2026): The E-Reader Deal Worth Jumping on This Prime Day
The color e-reader that’s most worth your money this Prime Day isn't from Amazon. - Apple has new ‘iRing’ wearable product in the works, says leaker
With the increased popularity of smart rings from Oura and others, there’s been plenty of speculation about whether Apple would build its own competitor. Now, per leaker Kosutami it sounds like an Apple ‘iRing’ might be in development.
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