9to5 Mac

• Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in August
  August 3, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Apple TV subscribers will get to enjoy the long-awaited return of Ted Lasso this week, alongside a new season of sci-fi series Dark Matter, more episodes of Silo, and several other returning August shows. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV in August.
• New leaks cover iPhone Ultra timing, iPhone Pro’s design next year
  August 3, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Apple has two substantially unique iPhone designs launching in the coming year: iPhone Ultra this fall, and its 20th anniversary Pro models next year. Leaker Fixed Focus Digital has just shared updates on both products.
• A $1,399 starting price for the iPhone 18 Pro doesn’t seem credible, even for Apple
  August 3, 2026 by Ben Lovejoy
  We know for sure that Apple will increase iPhone prices when the iPhone 18 Pro launches next month. The company exempted existing iPhones when it increased prices across the board to reflect higher memory prices, but that was only ever going to be a temporary reprieve. However, two sources are now suggesting that the starting […]
• DuckDuckGo anti-AI glasses offer zero cameras and notifications
  August 3, 2026 by Ben Lovejoy
  While it’s been reported that Apple is debating whether or not the camera in its upcoming glasses product should allow users to shoot photos and videos, DuckDuckGo is going one step further …
• Heavy Siri AI usage could cost more than we expected, given Cook’s comment
  August 3, 2026 by Ben Lovejoy
  What seems like a deliberately vague comment by outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook during the earnings call suggests that heavy Siri AI usage could be more expensive than we’ve so far expected. While it had always seemed clear that we wouldn’t be able to make unlimited use of Siri AI without paying for it in […]

Macworld

• Best Virtual Machine Software for Mac (2026): Compare Parallels, VMware Fusion, UTM & more
  August 3, 2026
  Macworld Even the most loyal Mac users recognize that Windows still rules the roost in the world of desktop and laptop computers, and there are many important apps that only run on Windows. For example, the Windows version of Microsoft Office includes the Access database that has never been available for the Mac, and there […]
• If you want a MacBook Air, you should buy one ASAP
  August 3, 2026
  Macworld First it was the Mac mini. Then the Mac Studio. Now, the memory crisis is aiming to wipe out stock of yet another Mac, this one far more popular. If you’re looking to buy a MacBook Air, it might be hard to find one before the end of August. As we saw with the […]
• Want to save $500 on a Studio Display XDR? Check out this Apple refurb
  August 3, 2026
  Macworld Save $500 Studio Display XDR at Apple Certified Refurbished Store View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick – pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return […]
• Is Apple ready to move at the speed of AI?
  August 3, 2026
  Macworld When Apple releases the OS 27 updates in a couple months, everyone’s iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch will get a real proper conversational AI installed. Siri AI, as Apple calls it, is more than just a basic phone voice assistant. It’s a standalone app with a full conversation history that can take complex […]
• The Ultra era is coming. Apple Upgrade is here to help you afford it
  August 3, 2026
  Macworld If the rumors are true, Apple’s next few years are shaping up to be the most exciting in a long time. The company has been working on intriguing new devices, including its first foldable iPhone, a touchscreen MacBook Pro with an OLED display, and smart home devices powered by Siri AI and Apple Intelligence. […]

Technology

• SpaceX’s Stock Lockup Is Expiring. Prepare for a Bumpy Ride.
  August 3, 2026 by Ryan Mac
  On Thursday, employees and other insiders at Elon Musk’s rocket company will be released from their first stock “lockup” and can start selling some of their shares.
• Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards
  August 3, 2026 by Ivan Penn and Claire Brown
  Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
• What Are Companies Getting for All That A.I. Spending?
  August 3, 2026 by Lydia DePillis
  A new field of “tokenomics” has emerged to measure the return on all the money companies are pouring into artificial intelligence.
• If You Can’t Beat A.I., Outdress It, Tech Firms and Their Swag Say
  August 3, 2026 by Erin Griffith
  Over the years, tech workers have proudly worn nerdy company-branded gear. But this generation of hot companies is getting fancy with its merch.
• Google Earth Disables A.I. Feature After One Day
  August 2, 2026 by Adeel Hassan
  A new Google Earth tool allowed the creation of A.I. deepfake maps. The tech giant quickly pulled it back after a backlash and concerns about disinformation risks.

Personal Tech

• A U.S. Citizen Deleted His Phone’s Data. Now He Faces a Felony Charge.
  July 30, 2026 by Adeel Hassan
  Federal prosecutors charged a man returning to the United States with obstruction because he gave them a passcode that erased his smartphone during a customs search.
• Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.
  July 30, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying.
• Why TikTok’s Algorithm Keeps You Trapped in a Breakup Loop
  July 26, 2026 by Jonathan Wolfe
  As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users.
• Meta Launches New Facebook Marketplace App Called Seller
  July 24, 2026 by Eli Tan
  Seller is part of the Silicon Valley company’s strategy to innovate on its original social network.
• How to Use ChatGPT and Gemini Prompts to Find Out What They Know About You
  July 23, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  It can be unsettling what Gemini and ChatGPT have figured out about you and how easily your privacy can be punctured. Here’s how to find out.