9to5 Mac

• German publishers push regulators to fine Apple over App Tracking Transparency [U]
  March 9, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  German media agencies and publishers are urging the country’s antitrust watchdog to reject Apple’s proposed changes to App Tracking Transparency (ATT) and impose a fine on the company. Here are the details. more…
• ChatGPT returns to the top of the App Store after DoD deal controversy
  March 9, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  OpenAI’s recent contract with the U.S. Department of Defense sparked backlash from users, briefly pushing Claude to the top of the App Store. Here are the details. more…
• You can now use Shazam directly from ChatGPT
  March 9, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  Starting today, users can ask Shazam to identify a song without having to leave ChatGPT. Here’s how it works. more…
• Here’s how much a MacBook Neo repair will cost you
  March 9, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  If you’re considering buying the new MacBook Neo, whether for yourself or a family member, it may be helpful to know how much repairs will cost. Here are the details. more…
• Apple TV: Jeff Daniels joins upcoming fifth season of The Morning Show
  March 9, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  This will mark the third collaboration between Apple TV and Daniels. Here are the details. more…

Macworld

• iOS 26.4 beta 4 is out now with new emojis
  March 9, 2026
  Macworld After Apple released iOS 26.3 last week, we were anticipating the first beta release of iOS 26.4 with bated breath. That’s because rumors for the better part of a year have pointed to this update as the one to bring the revamped Siri that has been expected since 2024. However, a rumor last week […]
• macOS 26 Tahoe Beta: Latest beta and how to get it
  March 9, 2026
  Macworld Every year, Apple updates the Mac operating system. The current version of macOS is macOS 26, and Apple runs a beta program, which means developers and registered public testers can try out new features before they are released to the general public later in the year. The beta process doesn’t stop with the full […]
• 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max) review: Ultra speed with shocking reads
  March 9, 2026
  Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Outstanding overall speed Drastic SSD speed improvement Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 upgrades Cons No cellular connectivity option Incremental CPU improvement over M4 Max Higher starting prices Our Verdict If you want Apple’s best laptop and money is no object, it’s the M5 Max MacBook Pro. It’s fast, it […]
• The iPad deals keep coming: Now you can get a 5G iPad Air for $699
  March 9, 2026
  Macworld There’s a new iPad Air around, but the upgrade isn’t all that worth it, especially since you can get the M3 version on sale. The 11-inch iPad Air M3 is now down to $699, a savings of $150 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. It might have Apple’s older M3 chip, but this […]
• ‘Refreshed’ colors reportedly coming to the iMac this year
  March 9, 2026
  Macworld Apple unveiled a flurry of new products last week sporting a few new colors, including a pink iPhone 17e and a citrus-flavored MacBook Neo. Those hoping to see a colorful new Mac desktop, however, will have to wait until later in the year. But it looks like iMac fans are in for a treat. […]

Technology

• U.S. Solar Installations Fell in 2025 as Trump Attacked Clean Energy
  March 9, 2026 by Ivan Penn
  More solar energy was added to U.S. grids than any other technology, but the amount installed fell by 14 percent, according to a new report.
• Anthropic Sues Department of Defense Over ‘Supply Chain Risk’ Label
  March 9, 2026 by Sheera Frenkel
  The artificial intelligence company filed two lawsuits against the Department of Defense, saying it was being punished on ideological grounds.
• The Former Coal Miner in the Middle of the A.I. Data Center Boom
  March 9, 2026 by Adam Satariano
  Josh Payne, the chief executive of Nscale, raised $2 billion from investors. Sheryl Sandberg, the former Facebook executive, is joining his board.
• Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s Dance With the Pentagon: What to Know
  March 7, 2026 by Cade Metz
  Negotiations, threats and amended contracts have left plenty of questions. Here are some answers.
• ‘Designed to Wreak Havoc’: The Cheap Drones Shaping the War With Iran
  March 7, 2026 by Paul Mozur and Adam Satariano
  Iran has launched waves of Shahed drones to menace Persian Gulf nations. The U.S. has unleashed its own copycat on Iran. It’s a sign of how war is changing.

Personal Tech

• The Smart Home Never Quite Worked. Now It’s Getting an A.I. Reboot.
  March 5, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.
• A.I. Complicates Old Internet Privacy Risks
  February 26, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  Artificial intelligence is convenient and easy to use, but you should think about what you say to the chatbots.
• How to Watch Free Live Television on Your Phone or Tablet
  February 22, 2026 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  Whether by app or old-school antennas, budget-friendly options abound.
• How the A.I. Boom Could Push Up the Price of Your Next PC
  February 12, 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.
• A.I. Personalizes the Internet but Takes Away Control
  February 10, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  The relentless addition of artificial intelligence in popular apps raises questions about what’s at stake. The answer: the future of the internet and its lifeblood, digital advertising.