9to5 Mac

• WhatsApp tests new animated message bubbles on iPhone
  June 19, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  The latest WhatsApp beta available on TestFlight brings back message animations on iOS, this time with a setting that lets users turn them off. Here are the details.
• Bear app developers announce Lettera, a beautiful Markdown editor for Mac
  June 19, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  Available now in beta, Lettera is a standalone Markdown editor app built around the same editor that powers Bear 2. Here are the details.
• iPhone parts factory in India faces new health probe over alleged water contamination
  June 19, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  Despite iPhone parts manufacturer Tata saying recent water samples collected inside its factory in Hosur, India, showed no signs of contamination, Reuters reports that local health officials are still investigating complaints from nearby farmers. Here are the details.
• HomeKit Weekly: The Qingping Air Monitor Lite brings a retro vibe to Apple Home climate tracking
  June 19, 2026 by Bradley C
  One constant on my desk for a few years now has been the Qingping Air Monitor Lite. When a device can look awesome, but also provide some really cool data for your Apple Home environment, it’s going to be a must-have.
• Apple’s M6 chip launches this fall, with these new products rumored
  June 19, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Apple’s next-generation M6 chip is rumored to launch this fall, here’s which new products are expected to get M6 first.

Macworld

• Need Word and Excel on your Mac? MS Office is just $20 during Deal Days.
  June 20, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: Through June 28, Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac is just $19.97 (reg. $229) during Deal Days. Summertime deals usually mean discounts on grills or TVs—but this one’s all about upgrading your productivity. Right now, you can score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac for just $19.97 (MSRP: $229) through […]
• The Apple TV remote for people who miss real buttons is on sale for just $40
  June 20, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: Get the Button Remote for Apple TV for $39.95 (reg. $48.95) and enjoy traditional buttons and a free screen cleaner bundle. The best tech upgrades aren’t always the biggest ones. Sometimes, they’re the little fixes that make something you use every day noticeably better. That’s the idea behind the Button Remote for Apple TV, available now for […]
• Best Prime Day Apple deals: Early savings on iPad, AirPods, Macs, Apple Watch
  June 19, 2026
  Macworld Best Amazon Prime Day Top U.S. Apple deals $149 off MacBook Air $250 off MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Max) $30 off AirPods 4 with ANC $100 off Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm or 46mm) $100 off Apple Watch Ultra 3 Top U.K. Apple deals £49 off AirPods Pro 3 £110 off MacBook Air £220 […]
• Best Prime Day iPad deals: The best early discounts
  June 19, 2026
  Macworld Best iPad deals at Amazon U.S. $150 off 13-inch iPad Pro $50 off iPad Air Best iPad deals at Amazon U.K. £30 off 13-inch iPad Air £130 off 1TB 13-inch iPad Pro Amazon Prime Day is starting early this year: it runs from June 23-26, 2026. We expect a steady stream of excellent Apple […]
• Apple price hikes could kick in as early as next week
  June 19, 2026
  Macworld While most of the consumer tech industry has struggled to cope with rising component costs, Apple and its customers have remained largely unscathed, thanks to market leverage and preferential supplier contracts. But that state of affairs, as we’ve pointed out in the past, cannot last forever. Earlier this week, Macworld reported on an interview […]

Technology

• A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court
  June 20, 2026 by Jack Ewing
  A lawsuit filed in California claims the automaker’s philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor farmers, but it is not clear to what end.
• The Ageless and Undefeated Champs of Tulsa’s Wii Bowling League
  June 19, 2026 by Alexandra E. Petri and Nick Oxford
  The U.V. Okies have dominated a competition with other senior living facilities for six seasons, but they’re not just there to win.
• ‘Hard Fork’ Live, Part 3: Differing Visions of an A.I. Future
  June 19, 2026 by Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Rachel Cohn, Whitney Jones, Vjeran Pavic, Alyssa Moxley, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano, Rowan Niemisto and Diane Wong
  One final episode from our live event, featuring a debate, questions from listeners and the dramatic and unplanned collapse of a dancing robot.
• Have You Bought a Tesla Recently? We Want to Hear From You.
  June 18, 2026 by Jack Ewing
  Tesla sales are rebounding in Europe even though many people have negative feelings about Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive. We want to know why.
• Amazon Retaliated Against Workers Who Supported Regulating Data Centers, Complaint Says
  June 18, 2026 by Karen Weise
  The employees encouraged limits on the complexes in a series of hearings in the tech giant’s hometown, Seattle.

Personal Tech

• How to Remove Apps You Never Use (or at Least Hide Them)
  June 10, 2026 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter.
• The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying Used Tech Gadgets
  June 4, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive alternative to buying new.
• Should You Outsource Your Morning Routine to a Chatbot?
  June 4, 2026 by Sophie Haigney
  A.I. wants to help you start the day. Its suggestions? Drink coffee and get dressed.
• My Two Sleepless Months With the Eight Sleep Pod
  June 2, 2026 by Amy X. Wang
  The luxury gadget promises to hack sleep — and relationships. But can anything?
• A.I. Is Making Scams Hard to Spot. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
  May 28, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.