9to5 Mac

• Apple reportedly bringing third-party AI chatbots to CarPlay
  February 6, 2026 by Zac Hall
  While AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini feature conversational voice mode, the apps don’t exactly work well with Apple CarPlay. That will soon change, it appears, with an upcoming iOS software update. more…
• New Spotify experiment tells the backstory of the songs you’re listening to
  February 6, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  The new feature, currently in beta, is rolling out to select Premium users in six countries. Here are the details. more…
• HomeKit Weekly: Check in on the abode alarm system with Apple Home support
  February 6, 2026 by Bradley C
  Since early 2020, I’ve used abode as my primary security system and have done so across two seapraye homes. It is now 2026, and in the world of smart home tech, six years is usually an eternity. I continue to get emails asking if I am still using it, or if I’ve jumped ship to […]
• Apple’s big Super Bowl ad might not actually come from Apple
  February 6, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  This Sunday is the Super Bowl, the biggest TV event of the year in the US. But aside from sponsoring the halftime show, you may not see much from Apple in terms of paid commercials—except for one F1 ad created by Cadillac. more…
• New Alexa’s issues are already making some users return to old Siri
  February 6, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Siri hasn’t yet gotten the big AI upgrades we’re expecting soon, but it sounds like Alexa’s recent AI revamp is already resulting in at least one user running back to the arms of “old” (current) Siri. more…

Macworld

• Apple’s AI-powered health service is reportedly on life support
  February 6, 2026
  Macworld A new report from Bloomberg says that the long-in-development subscription health service is on the rocks. The centerpiece of the service, which some have been calling “Health+” was to be an AI wellness and fitness coach, code-named Mulberry. As part of an executive shake-up, with Eddy Cue now heading up Apple’s health initiatives after […]
• Best VPN for Mac 2026: Trustworthy Mac VPNs tested by experts
  February 6, 2026
  Macworld If you want to protect your privacy and security online, using a VPN on your Mac is one of the easiest and most effective steps you can take. While macOS includes built-in security features, a VPN adds an extra layer of protection by encrypting your internet traffic and hiding your IP address. This helps […]
• Forget the new AirTag and get a four-pack of the old model for just $64
  February 6, 2026
  Macworld So, there’s a new AirTagthat’s louder and a bit more accurate from longer distances. But otherwise it’s the same, so why pay full price when you can get a four-pack of AirTags 1 for $64? That’ $35 off the original price (the same price you’ll pay for AirTag 2) and the best price we’ve […]
• Apple iPhone 17e: Release date, specs, features & price – what to expect
  February 6, 2026
  Macworld Apple launched a new series of iPhones at the end of 2025: the iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, as well as a brand new iPhone Air, but there was no new iPhone 17e for those hoping for an update to the budget iPhone. This wasn’t a surprise: Apple released the iPhone […]
• Apple says AI is fueling ‘new categories of products,’ but will they ever arrive?
  February 6, 2026
  Macworld At an all-hands meeting on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook did his best to reassure employees about the company’s prospects in the AI market, a market in which it has so far struggled to achieve relevance. When questioned about rivals’ launches of new types of AI device, Cook insisted that Apple isn’t concerned. “There […]

Technology

• Fear of AI Replacing Software Makers Hits Stocks. Here’s What to Know.
  February 6, 2026 by Mike Isaac, Joe Rennison and Maureen Farrell
  The prospect of disruptions from artificial intelligence has hung over the economy for years. But this week advances in software tools precipitated a sell-off on Wall Street.
• Stellantis’s Shift Away From Electric Cars Will Cost It $26 Billion
  February 6, 2026 by Neal E. Boudette
  The company, which owns Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot, is changing its strategy to gasoline and hybrid vehicles in an effort to revive weak sales.
• Europe Accuses TikTok of ‘Addictive Design’ and Pushes for Change
  February 6, 2026 by Adam Satariano
  European Union regulators said the app’s infinite scroll and personalized algorithm led to “compulsive” behavior, especially among children.
• Google Workers Demand End to Cloud Services for Immigration Agencies
  February 6, 2026 by Tripp Mickle
  More than 800 employees delivered a petition to management, condemning the Trump administration’s use of Google technology in immigration enforcement.
• Elon Musk’s Mega-Merger + We Test Google’s Project Genie + What’s Next for Moltbook Creator
  February 6, 2026 by Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Rachel Cohn, Whitney Jones, Vjeran Pavic, Katie McMurran, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano and Rowan Niemisto
  “A very valuable and profitable company in SpaceX has acquired a cash furnace named xAI.”

Personal Tech

• 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.
• A.I. Has Arrived in Gmail. Here’s What to Know.
  January 15, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  Google’s A.I. assistant, Gemini, can create a to-do list based on recent emails, among other new tricks. There are implications for your privacy.