9to5 Mac

• Deals: Apple Pencil Pro up to 45% off, Apple Watch Ultra 3 up to $104 off, Crossbody Strap, more
  February 4, 2026 by Justin Kahn
  Alongside the ongoing $100 price drops on Apple Watch Series 11 models from $299, as well as the$300 discounts on M5 MacBook Pro configurations configs, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is featuring a series of notable Apple accessory deals. We have Apple Pencil Pro from $70 (up o 45% off), the Terra Cotta orange Alpine Loop […]
• Apple now sells iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max refurbished with discounts
  February 4, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Apple has updated its online refurbished products store with some big additions: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max are now available refurbished with discounts. Here are the details. more…
• Apple has rare updates coming soon for these three products
  February 4, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Apple launched its first product of the year last week: AirTag 2, which arrived five years after the original model. Here are three more new Apple products coming soon that have years-old prior models. more…
• CarPlay could make a splash in an unexpected vehicle
  February 4, 2026 by Zac Hall
  While Tesla may be the last automaker anyone expected to consider CarPlay, there’s an even more unlikely vehicle maker that could adopt Apple’s infotainment feature in the future. more…
• Hands-on: this tiny SSD is the most iPhone-friendly external drive yet
  February 4, 2026 by Fernando Silva
  Storage on Apple devices has always been a sensitive subject. Whether it’s for an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you always pay the highest premium when upgrading the internal storage. An iPhone 17 Pro Max can go from $1199 for its 256GB entry-level model to $2000 for the 2TB model. That’s an additional $800 just for […]

Macworld

• The iPhone 17e might launch in mere weeks
  February 4, 2026
  Macworld Despite the company’s best efforts to keep its product launches secret, details about Apple’s much-anticipated iPhone 17e are circulating among case and accessory makers. One such source with knowledge of the matter indicates that the device could launch as early as mid-February. Rather curiously, this comes precisely a year after the launch of the […]
• If you use Apple Pay, watch out for this clever phishing scam
  February 4, 2026
  Macworld iPhone and Mac users may think they’re immune to online attacks because of the high level of security provided by Apple products. (That’s not quite true, but that’s a discussion for another day.) This ignores, however, the dangers of phishing, which relies on tricking users into giving away vital data rather than overcoming a […]
• Redesigned OLED MacBook Pro on track to arrive this year, report claims
  February 4, 2026
  Macworld New MacBook Pro models could be with us any day now, apparently waiting only for the rollout of macOS 26.3. But those new machines won’t look any different from their predecessors. They’ll have new M5 Pro/M5 Max chips, but the designs will be the same old, same old. If you’re hoping for a new […]
• 15 features to make your Apple devices work in perfect harmony
  February 4, 2026
  Macworld “It just works” is one of Steve Jobs’ most famous quotes, but it’s more than that: it’s the core principle behind Apple’s product strategy. From unboxing and setup to exploring features, the experience of every Apple device is designed to be simple, welcoming, and intuitive for newbies and techies alike. What’s even more impressive, […]
• AirTag (2nd gen) review: An even better finder
  February 4, 2026
  Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Simple and efficient Bluetooth tracker Works with Apple’s Find My app Louder than original AirTag Increased Precision Finding range Easy to set up Inexpensive Cons Still chubby Still no keyring hole Still uses non-rechargeable battery Our Verdict At $29 Apple’s own Find My tracker remains a very affordable accessory […]

Technology

• Moltbook Mania Explained
  February 4, 2026 by Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Whitney Jones, Rachel Cohn, Vjeran Pavic, Katie McMurran, Dan Powell and Alyssa Moxley
  Is this the year the internet changes forever?
• Netflix Leader Pushes Warner Deal Before Skeptical Lawmakers
  February 3, 2026 by David McCabe
  Senators asked Ted Sarandos about whether the acquisition would raise prices, squeeze talent and degrade the moviegoing experience.
• Spain Aims to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
  February 3, 2026 by José Bautista
  The announcement is part of a broader push by countries to curb access to online platforms for minors. It also points to Europe’s stricter approach to regulating social media.
• ‘Don Colossus,’ a Golden Statue of President Trump, Waits for Its Home
  February 3, 2026 by David Yaffe-Bellany
  A group of cryptocurrency investors backing a memecoin hopes the statue will soon be installed at one of Mr. Trump’s golf courses in Florida.
• Chaos in Minneapolis Exposes an Internet at War With Truth
  February 3, 2026 by Stuart A. Thompson, Tiffany Hsu and Steven Lee Myers
  Technological advances and an erosion of trust have transformed the way news unfolds online, distorting shared reality.

Personal Tech

• After Australia, Which Countries Could Be Next to Ban Social Media for Children
  February 3, 2026 by Lynsey Chutel
  Nations like France, Spain, Malaysia and Denmark are considering barring young people from platforms like Facebook and TikTok amid fears about their potential harm.
• How the A.I. Boom Could Push Up the Price of Your Next PC
  January 29, 2026 by Don Clark and Loren Elliott
  A.I. companies are buying up memory chips, causing the prices of those components — which are also used in laptops and smartphones — to soar.
• Five Ways People Are Using Claude Code
  January 23, 2026 by Natallie Rocha
  Claude Code generates computer code when people type prompts, so those with no coding experience can create their own programs and apps.
• How to Deal With That Drawer Full of Old Gadgets
  January 22, 2026 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  This month, resolve to revive or relinquish those old music players and point-and-shoot cameras — and retrieve any files trapped on the devices.
• 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.