9to5 Mac

• OpenAI launches cheaper ChatGPT subscription, says ads are coming next
  January 16, 2026 by Chance Miller
  OpenAI has announced several important changes to ChatGPT. First, the company says it is rolling out its more affordable ChatGPT Go plan in the United States for $8 per month. OpenAI also confirmed it will soon start testing ads in ChatGPT … more…
• Deals: M4 iPad Pro $699 off, Mac mini $499, Apple Studio Display, AirPods Max $99 off, more
  January 16, 2026 by Justin Kahn
  Our Friday edition 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready and waiting below starting off with a giant $699 price drop on this M4 iPad Pro model over at Amazon. We have also highlighted up to $200 in savings on Apple’s most affordable current-generation Mac releases for folks looking towards a less pricey upgrade for 2026 starting […]
• iOS 27: New features, release date, and more
  January 16, 2026 by Chance Miller
  The first rumors about what to expect from this year’s iOS 27 update are here. The update will reportedly bring a focus on stability improvements and bug fixes, with some big new Apple Intelligence features sprinkled in. Here’s everything we know so far about new iOS 27 features, the update’s release date, and more. more…
• iOS 26 tweaks iPhone Always On Display in a way you might not like
  January 16, 2026 by Zac Hall
  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…
• Security Bite Podcast: The evolution of macOS threat hunting with Jaron Bradley
  January 16, 2026 by Arin Waichulis
  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 & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most […]

Macworld

• This $899 M4 iPad Pro deal is so good, Apple charges more for a 3-year-old refurb
  January 16, 2026
  Macworld Here’s the thing about the iPad Pro: the M-series chips Apple uses in them are very powerful, so much so that you’ll be very happy with a model with an older chip while saving money, too. In this case, a lot of money: Costco is currently offering the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro with a […]
• Apple TV this week: ‘Hijack’ season 2 is now streaming
  January 16, 2026
  Macworld What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s […]
• How to download old macOS Versions: Step-by-step guide
  January 16, 2026
  Macworld There are a few reasons why you might want to download and install an old version of macOS or Mac OS X. Perhaps you’re relying on software you have discovered doesn’t work properly in the latest version. Perhaps your Mac has run slowly ever since you updated. Or maybe you just don’t like the […]
• The touchscreen MacBook Pro seems to be on track with a first-of-its-kind display
  January 16, 2026
  Macworld After conflicting rumors, we’ve been unsure whether Apple is going to release its rumored OLED-based M6 MacBook Pro later this year or in early 2027. But according to a new report, it looks like it’ll arrive before the end of 2026, according to a recent report. According to the Naver blog, Samsung has started […]
• Touchscreen MacBook Pro M6 rumors: Everything you need to know about Apple’s MacBook redesign
  January 16, 2026
  Macworld 2026 is the 20th anniversary of the MacBook Pro, and Apple could introduce some major changes to its top-of-the-line laptop, including introducing a feature we thought we’d never see in a MacBook: a touch screen! Some big things are reportedly happening with the 2026 MacBook Pro, and as its release date approaches, the reports […]

Technology

• Battles Over Truth Rage Online Amid Iran’s Internet Blackout
  January 16, 2026 by Steven Lee Myers, Tiffany Hsu and Stuart A. Thompson
  The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media outside the country with disinformation campaigns and fake images.
• How Activists in Iran Are Using Starlink to Stay Online
  January 16, 2026 by Adam Satariano, Paul Mozur and Sheera Frenkel
  Activists spent years preparing for a communications blackout in Iran, smuggling in Starlink satellite internet systems and making digital shutdowns harder for the authorities to enforce.
• Jonathan Haidt Strikes Again + What You Vibecoded + An Update on the Forkiverse
  January 16, 2026 by Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Rachel Cohn, Whitney Jones, Vjeran Pavic, Katie McMurran, Dan Powell, Leah Shaw Dameron and Alyssa Moxley
  “If we can’t win on social media, then we definitely can’t win on A.I.,” says Haidt.
• State and Federal Lawmakers Want Data Centers to Pay More for Energy
  January 15, 2026 by Ivan Penn and Karen Weise
  Despite many proposals, there is little consensus among governors, lawmakers and tech executives about exactly how much the companies behind data centers should pay for electricity.
• Coinbase, the Biggest U.S. Crypto Company, Asserts Its Power in Washington
  January 15, 2026 by David Yaffe-Bellany
  The top executive of the crypto exchange Coinbase scuttled a planned Senate committee vote on a major cryptocurrency bill after voicing his concerns, a sign of the company’s clout.

Personal Tech

• A.I. Has Arrived in Gmail. Here’s What to Know.
  January 15, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  Google’s A.I. assistant, Gemini, can create a to-do list based on recent emails, among other new tricks. There are implications for your privacy.
• The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2026
  January 8, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  From talking computers to self-driving cars, here are the trends to watch.
• Gmail to Let Users Change Their Addresses While Keeping Data
  December 30, 2025 by Adeel Hassan
  Under the shift, which Google said would eventually be rolled out to all users, old addresses would remain active. Messages and services would not be lost.
• Decoding the A.I.-Driven Tech Lingo From 2025
  December 30, 2025 by Brian X. Chen
  Here’s a cheat sheet for decoding this year’s A.I.-driven tech lingo, from RAG to superintelligence.
• Worn Down by Worry, Parents Look Longingly at Australia’s Social Media Ban
  December 27, 2025 by Adam Satariano and Lynsey Chutel
  After the country barred children under 16 from using social media, many parents have been asking whether similarly tough action is needed in their own countries.