9to5 Mac

• Apple Watch Ultra 4: Four rumored new features coming this fall
  April 3, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Apple has had a big year for product launches already, but later this year Apple Watch Ultra 4 is coming, with four rumored new features expected so far. more…
• Hey Siri, give us weather reports that work outside California
  April 3, 2026 by Ben Lovejoy
  Some of my feature requests are more ambitious than others, but my latest one is extremely unassuming. I would simply like Apple to appreciate that there are places other than California when it comes to Siri’s weather reports. While I’m sure that the standard reports given by Apple’s voice assistant work just fine for Cupertino, […]
• Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro up to $284 off, Apple Sport Bands for $15, Powerbeats Fit, Nomad iPhone 17 cases, more
  April 3, 2026 by Justin Kahn
  Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable new 2026 M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $149 off (Amazon all-time low, or $284 off open-box) alongside another shot at $300 clearance price drops on M4 MacBook Air. We also have official Apple Watch Sport Bands at just $15 Prime shipped today, Amazon all-time lows […]
• Scott Forstall among many former Steve Jobs-era Apple execs at Apple Park this week
  April 3, 2026 by Zac Hall
  One year after becoming Apple CEO in 2011, Tim Cook made waves by firing Scott Forstall, a top lieutenant to the late Steve Jobs. Thirteen years later, Forstall and several other former Steve Jobs-era Apple executives were spotted at Apple Park. more…
• CarPlay got two brand new apps this week that are big iPhone hits
  April 3, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  CarPlay has been around for so long that it’s rare to see brand new apps debut from big-name companies. The most noteworthy CarPlay apps have typically been on the platform for years already. But this week, CarPlay got two brand new apps that are big iPhone hits: ChatGPT and Google Meet. more…

Macworld

• Are new Macs on the way? Here’s what Apple is releasing in April
  April 3, 2026
  Macworld The biggest Apple event in April is definitely the company’s 50th anniversary. We have a lot of features related to the event, which took place on April 1. Other than the possibility of some M5 Mac refreshes, there’s not much else expected in April. The OS 26.5 updates will continue their beta tests, with […]
• The Tim Cook era: Apple’s most important products from 2016-today
  April 3, 2026
  Macworld On April 1, 1976, three visionaries decided to start building computers at a humble, California-based garage. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak took care of marketing and hardware, while Ronald Wayne briefly assisted with administration. Success was far from guaranteed at the time, and Apple Computer Company had to undergo multiple evolutions before earning its […]
• Who’s in Apple’s top 10? Here’s the full list of the most influential people of all time
  April 3, 2026
  Macworld April 1 marks Apple’s 50th anniversary, a milestone it couldn’t reach without the help of some very talented people. So we decided to put together a list of the 50 people who made Apple the company it is today. Some worked there for just a year or two; others for almost the entire half-century, […]
• Enough looking back, what do Apple’s next 10 years look like?
  April 3, 2026
  Macworld It’s unusual for a major technology company to not only survive and grow for a half century, but to steadily increase its cultural relevance and market dominance. A lot of time has been spent this week looking back at the last 50 years and the products, people, and events that make Apple special. It […]
• Kensington EQ Pro Thunderbolt 5 Dock for MacBook review: Fast with special guest stars
  April 3, 2026
  Macworld At a glance Pros Thunderbolt 5 19 ports Integrated M.2 slot for an SSD Dedicated function keys Optical audio KonstantCharge for docked peripherals Cons Premium price 180W power supply lesser than rivals Our Verdict For the premium price you get a lot of connectivity (19 ports!) and a tidy storage M.2 enclosure that you […]

Technology

• OpenAI Buys Streaming Show ‘TBPN,’ Aiming to Change Narrative on A.I.
  April 3, 2026 by Mike Isaac
  OpenAI said the deal would help it “create a space for a real, constructive conversation about the changes A.I. creates.”
• The Revival of the Fashion-Tech Love Affair
  April 3, 2026 by Vanessa Friedman
  Get ready for the return of wearables and a new stage in the fashion-tech relationship.
• The Future of Addictive Design + Going Deep at DeepMind + HatGPT
  April 3, 2026 by Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Whitney Jones, Rachel Cohn, Vjeran Pavic, Chris Wood, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop and Marion Lozano
  “The platforms should be absolutely begging Congress to regulate them, because the alternative is they get sued into oblivion by a bunch of law firms.”
• Apple’s Fitness Chief, Who Was Accused of Harassment, Is Retiring
  April 2, 2026 by Kalley Huang and Tripp Mickle
  The high-profile executive was a key figure in the company’s expansion into fitness technology and services.
• Europe Pushes for a Gentler Internet for Children
  April 2, 2026 by Jeanna Smialek
  The European Union and national capitals are trying to make social media and algorithms less addictive and safer, especially for children.

Personal Tech

• A.I. Chatbots Want Your Health Records. Tread Carefully.
  March 23, 2026 by Brian X. Chen and Teddy Rosenbluth
  Following rivals like Amazon and OpenAI, Microsoft is upgrading its artificially intelligent assistant to track your health. There are benefits and risks to consider.
• Paul Brainerd Dies at 78; Pioneered Desktop Publishing With PageMaker
  March 21, 2026 by Michael S. Rosenwald
  His software brought printing into the digital age, allowing users to stop manually splicing columns of text and graphics and instead create layouts on a virtual pasteboard.
• Useful Local Travel Apps to Download Before You Go Abroad
  March 19, 2026 by Ruffin Prevost
  Ride-hailing, dining and navigation apps you rely on at home may not be the best options in many countries. Here are local alternatives to download before you go.
• How to Follow the Game, Even When You Can’t See It Live
  March 18, 2026 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  When previous commitments keep you from catching your team on television, keep up with it using free apps that quietly deliver scores and more to your phone.
• 4 Apps That Make Traveling With Disabilities Easier
  March 13, 2026 by Liza Weisstuch
  Three apps and one website help travelers with a variety of disabilities identify potential obstacles, get audio descriptions in 185 languages and book custom trips.