9to5 Mac

• Apple Upgrade might’ve provided our first hint for what could change with Apple Card
  August 1, 2026 by Michael Burkhardt
  This week, Apple launched Apple Upgrade, its new leasing program for most Apple products. It replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program entirely, and for the most part, it’s an incredible deal. The deal is so good that largely, there isn’t a great reason to use Apple Card Monthly Installments (ACMI) anymore. You still get 3% cash […]
• Apple @ Work: Apple says MacBook Neo is pulling schools away from Windows and Chromebooks
  August 1, 2026 by Bradley C
  Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices […]
• Indie App Spotlight: ‘Overflight’ lets you glance at what planes are flying above you
  August 1, 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. If you’re an aviation geek, Overflight is a fun new app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV that shows you exactly what […]
• I’m not convinced the 20th anniversary iPhone will be what we think, here’s why
  August 1, 2026 by Michael Burkhardt
  Next year, the iPhone will be turning 20 – and Apple is heavily rumored to be working on a radical new design to celebrate. Many have expected this to come in the form of iPhone 19 Pro (more likely to be called iPhone 20 to align with the anniversary), but I think there’s one solid […]
• Mac Studio: Here’s what Apple has in store for this fall and beyond
  August 1, 2026 by Michael Burkhardt
  Later this fall, Apple will be updating the Mac Studio for the first time since early 2025. That may be just over a year ago, but it’s significant for one main reason: the highest end Mac Studio is still M3 based, as Apple never made an Ultra version of the M4 chipset. Here’s what to […]

Macworld

• Mac users can own Microsoft Office apps for a one-time $50 payment
  August 2, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: Get a Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 lifetime license for Mac for $49.97 (reg. $219) and own Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote with no monthly subscription. There’s something satisfying about buying software once and knowing it’s yours. No monthly charges hitting your credit card. That’s exactly what makes this Microsoft Office Home & Business […]
• Less paper, less hassle — the iScanner App is just $39.99
  August 2, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: Grab an iScanner Lifetime Subscription for just $39.99 (reg. $199.90) and turn your phone into an all-in-one document scanner, PDF editor, and file manager. The days of searching for a scanner every time you need to send a document are officially over. With an iScanner Lifetime Subscription for $39.99 (reg. $199.90), your iPhone, iPad, or Android […]
• I’m a die-hard Apple user. Here’s the travel tech I refuse to leave at home
  August 1, 2026
  Macworld One of the things I enjoy doing most with my family is traveling. Annually, we go on two or three domestic trips (at least one of them to Hawaii to visit relatives). We try to go on an international trip every 18 months or so. Our most recent trip abroad was to South Africa […]
• Journey Nova 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review: Simply gorgeous
  August 1, 2026
  Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Style magazine looks Charges iPhone, Watch, AirPods 15W Qi2 iPhone charging Fast charge Apple Watch Guiding light Now in white and black Our Verdict If you value your home décor and don’t want an out-of-place ugly charger sitting by your bed or on your minimalist desk, the Journey Nova […]
• Finally, a PDF editor that doesn’t charge you every month — AcePDF is a one-time $24
  August 1, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: Stop paying monthly just to edit a PDF. AcePDF Converter & Editor gives you lifetime access to conversion, editing, OCR, form creation, and document management tools for just $23.97 through August 2 (MSRP $99.99). PDFs have a special talent for becoming uncooperative the second you need to change something. Suddenly you’re converting files, taking screenshots, […]

Technology

• The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling
  August 1, 2026 by Jack Ewing and Jim Tankersley
  The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.
• How the Pro-Trump Media Ecosystem Is Splintering Ahead of the Midterms
  July 31, 2026 by Stuart A. Thompson
  Once united in support of President Trump, right-wing influencers are embroiled in feuds and losing viewers, creating a problem for Republicans in the midterm elections.
• Larry Ellison Bet It All on the A.I. Boom. Will He Be the Face of the A.I. Bubble?
  July 31, 2026 by Jonathan Mahler, Jim Rutenberg and Kirsten Grind
  Inside the 81-year-old billionaire’s risky, debt-fueled scramble to transform his data empire into an A.I. juggernaut.
• When A.I. Invaded ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fan Fiction, the Meltdown Was Epic
  July 31, 2026 by Emmy Martin
  An anonymous X account posted a detailed breakdown of chatbot text in 38 popular stories inspired by the hockey romance. The fandom spiraled.
• We All Do Errands. Noah Blau Films Them.
  July 31, 2026 by Alex Vadukul
  Fighting a traffic ticket. Hanging a curtain. Installing an air-conditioner. With his cult-hit online series, Noah Blau has made the mundane fascinating.

Personal Tech

• A U.S. Citizen Deleted His Phone’s Data. Now He Faces a Felony Charge.
  July 30, 2026 by Adeel Hassan
  Federal prosecutors charged a man returning to the United States with obstruction because he gave them a passcode that erased his smartphone during a customs search.
• Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.
  July 30, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying.
• Why TikTok’s Algorithm Keeps You Trapped in a Breakup Loop
  July 26, 2026 by Jonathan Wolfe
  As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users.
• Meta Launches New Facebook Marketplace App Called Seller
  July 24, 2026 by Eli Tan
  Seller is part of the Silicon Valley company’s strategy to innovate on its original social network.
• How to Use ChatGPT and Gemini Prompts to Find Out What They Know About You
  July 23, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  It can be unsettling what Gemini and ChatGPT have figured out about you and how easily your privacy can be punctured. Here’s how to find out.