9to5 Mac

• Here’s how I’m solving the iPhone Duo kickstand problem, without any bulk
  November 1, 2026 by Michael Burkhardt
  If you’re like me and bought an iPhone Duo, you’re likely a bit disappointed by the options on the market to prop it up on a table. Apple’s official $129 folio with kickstand is expensive, flimsy, and gets in the way of the outer display. MagSafe wallets that turn into kickstands are too tall for […]
• This 140W power station might be the ultimate charger for Apple users [Video]
  November 1, 2026 by Fernando Silva
  I have tested and used countless charging stations over the years, and while many of them get the job done, I feel like there is always some sort of compromise. Whether it’s not enough power, lack of a certain port that I need, or slow wireless charging, I have yet to find one that truly […]
• Weekend Apple deals: Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirTag 2, MacBooks, AirPods, more
  November 1, 2026 by Justin Kahn
  The early Black Friday Doorbusters have officially arrived for week 1 of the biggest deal season of the year alongside the ongoing pre-order price drop on the next-gen Apple TV 4K and $17.50 a pop, and nearly $100 off the new Apple Watch Ultra 4.  Moving over to the Mac, the latest M6 Mac mini […]
• Here’s how the new MacBook Pro and macOS 27 are optimized for touch
  October 31, 2026 by Michael Burkhardt
  Apple just unveiled the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR, its first MacBook with a touch display. While Apple already added a handful of touch optimizations to macOS 27 Golden Gate earlier this year, there’s also a number of new optimizations that were unveiled alongside the new MacBook Pro. Here’s what Apple worked on. more…
• Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pumpkin Lights’ adds a fun jack-o-lantern to your Mac’s menu bar
  October 31, 2026 by Michael Burkhardt
  Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Pumpkin Lights is a nifty little menu bar app for Mac that lets you quickly toggle between light mode and dark mode […]

Macworld

• Own Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on your Mac for $114.97 with Office 2024 Home
  November 1, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC puts Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on your computer for good with a one-time payment of $114.97 (reg. $149.99) through November 1. Microsoft 365 charges a yearly fee to keep Word, Excel, and PowerPoint working on your Mac, even if those three apps are all you […]
• One ad blocker protects 9 devices for life for just $15
  November 1, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: AdGuard blocks ads, trackers, and phishing sites on up to nine devices, and a lifetime Family Plan is $14.97 (reg. $169.99). Ads are a problem no matter what device you use. If you want to avoid that without paying for a bunch of separate subscriptions, get an AdGuard Family Plan that lasts for […]
• A new M5 MacBook Pro is down to $1,349 in this insane blowout deal
  October 31, 2026
  Macworld Clearance Deal Save $650 on a brand-new M5 MacBook Pro 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 […]
• This PDF editor lasts for life, and it’s on sale for $79.99
  October 31, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: PDF Expert edits, signs, and converts PDFs on your Mac, and it’s only $79.99 for life (reg. $139.99). Macs have a few basic tools to open PDFs, but you can’t do much more than look at them. If you want to fix typos or make bigger edits, you’ll need an app like PDF […]
• Macworld Podcast: Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro
  October 30, 2026
  Macworld Apple revealed the touchscreen MacBook Pro, and we talk about it in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.  This is episode 1007 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola.  Episode 1007 on YouTube Episode 1007 on Apple Podcasts Episode 1007 on Spotify Get Info  Click on the links below for more information on […]

Technology

• AI Is Finding a Flood of Bugs, and Silicon Valley Is Rushing to Fix Them
  November 1, 2026 by Kate Conger
  A.I. has uncovered a horde of software flaws, which engineers are racing to fix before they can be exploited and abused by hackers.
• Cyril Hilsum, Who Helped Invent Flat-Panel Displays in TVs and iPhones, Has Died at 101
  November 1, 2026 by Michael S. Rosenwald
  The man who helped develop the technology for liquid crystal displays — the screens in flat-panel televisions and laptops — has died at 101.
• How Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Went Down
  October 31, 2026 by David Yaffe-Bellany
  A war room. A global conference call. A founder who live-posted about the largest crypto heist in history. Inside a frantic 24 hours at the world’s biggest crypto exchange.
• AO3 Fan Fiction Site Is Hacked and Could Be Offline for Weeks
  October 31, 2026 by Rebecca Chao
  Home to tales inspired by the likes of “Harry Potter” and “Heated Rivalry,” the archive was taken down after “an intrusion,” one of its founders said. It could be down for weeks.
• In San Francisco’s A.I. Boom, a First Date Has Become an Interview
  October 31, 2026 by Emmy Martin
  When there is A.I. to build, who has time for romance? Techies are going out less and expecting more on each date — including a family health history.

Personal Tech

• Put Your A.I. Agents to Work with These 5 Killer Tasks
  October 31, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  When you start using Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s dots for these tasks — like applying for jobs and booking hard-to-get restaurant tables — you may never go back.
• Hit the Road This Season With These Useful New Map Features
  October 29, 2026 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  The recent updates to Google Maps and Apple’s Maps use artificial (and human) intelligence for better navigation, planning and travel guides.
• Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Arrives in Stores: Smartphone Review
  October 23, 2026 by Brian X. Chen and Camille Cohen
  The first-generation Apple foldable may feel awkward, but it’s an intriguing step toward merging phones and tablets into one.
• UK to Headphone Dodgers on Trains: Shush
  October 21, 2026 by Megan Specia
  Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a campaign against listening to music or videos without headphones on public transportation. We asked London commuters to weigh in.
• Exhausted Parents Are Turning to A.I. Apps Despite the Risks
  October 15, 2026 by Alisha Haridasani Gupta and Katie Van Syckle
  Even as alarm grows over the risks, families are embracing bots and agents to tackle the spiraling administrative tasks of modern child rearing.