9to5 Mac

• Japan tech groups say Apple’s new payment rules are ‘not a viable option’ for developers
  February 10, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  Following a recent change to multiple App Store rules in Japan, a coalition representing more than 600 local companies is calling for further regulatory action. Here are the details. more…
• Discord backtracks on controversial age verification rollout…kind of
  February 10, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Yesterday Discord announced that users would soon be required to have their age verified or be restricted to teen-level access on the service. Today, there’s a follow-up post from Discord that backtracks some on the expected impact of its new policy. more…
• VSCO’s Film 02 preset Pack available for Adobe Lightroom as a limited-time release
  February 10, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  The updated pack emulates classic analog film stocks, including Kodak, Fuji, and Ilford, and now supports modern cameras. Here’s how to install it. more…
• Apple experiencing outages with iCloud, Photos, Find My, more
  February 10, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Apple’s system status page has confirmed ongoing issues with a variety of web services, including iCloud, Photos, Find My, and more. more…
• New MacBook Air coming soon: Here’s what we know
  February 10, 2026 by Chance Miller
  While the MacBook Pro is stealing headlines, Apple’s most popular laptop is also set to get an upgrade soon. Here’s everything we know about the next-generation MacBook Air. more…

Macworld

• Apple Watch Activity badges: Get the Heart Month challenge on Valentine’s Day
  February 10, 2026
  Macworld Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know they’re just a simple little bit of visual flair, they don’t even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Gamification can be a great motivator, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many […]
• Can Macs get viruses or are they really safe from malware?
  February 10, 2026
  Macworld For years it’s been generally accepted that Macs have been much safer than PCs when it comes to malware and virus attacks. So much so, that it’s commonplace for Apple users to have no cybersecurity protections running on their machines other than what’s already built-in to macOS. But, this vulnerability seems to have caught […]
• This super-light Logitech mouse is just $50 today
  February 10, 2026
  Macworld Listen, we appreciate all Apple gear, but the Magic Mouse? Eh. Let’s just say it’s our favorite Apple product. So, if you’re looking for a good alternative, this Logitech G309 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse is a fantastic option, especially since it’s only $50, a massive 44 percent discount off its $90 MSRP. This mouse […]
• Apple smart home users need to upgrade their iPhone today
  February 10, 2026
  Macworld Attention, Apple Home users: Today (February 10, 2026) is the last day that Apple will support its original HomeKit architecture. Starting on Wednesday, Apple will be rolling out a new version of Home for your smart home devices. According to Apple, “Any device connected to an updated home that doesn’t use iOS 16.2, iPadOS […]
• 2026 iPad Air: Everything you need to know
  February 10, 2026
  Macworld Apple’s iPad Air was updated in March 2025, but other than a new M3 chip, not much changed about it. A year later, Apple is expected to update its mid-range tablet again with a performance-focused refresh rather than a redesign. Here’s everything you need to know about the new iPad Air for 2026. 2026 iPad […]

Technology

• Ford Says Electric Vehicle Losses Will Continue for Three More Years
  February 10, 2026 by Neal E. Boudette
  Ford Motor reported a big loss for 2025 because of its troubled electric vehicle division, which it has significantly scaled back.
• These Mathematicians Are Putting A.I. to the Test
  February 10, 2026 by Siobhan Roberts
  Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to assess just how poorly they perform.
• YouTube Argues It Isn’t Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial
  February 10, 2026 by Eli Tan and Cecilia Kang
  The app said in opening statements that it was more of an entertainment platform. The lawsuit claims social media companies design products that cause personal injury.
• NLRB Dismisses Case Brought by Fired SpaceX Employees
  February 10, 2026 by Noam Scheiber and Ryan Mac
  The National Labor Relations Board, having accused the company of unfair retaliation in 2024, now says it has no jurisdiction over Elon Musk’s space company.
• 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.

Personal Tech

• 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.
• 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.