9to5 Mac

• Claude’s free tier now connects to apps, can create Microsoft Office documents, and more
  February 12, 2026 by Ben Lovejoy
  Anthropic has just launched significant new features to Claude’s free tier. Connecting to apps was previously a pro feature available only to paid subscribers, but this is now included in the free tier. Claude can connect to a wide range of apps, including Canva, Figma, Monday, Notion, Slack, Square, Wix, WordPress, and Google Workspace apps […]
• These Apple Wallet features helped me replace my physical wallet [Video]
  February 12, 2026 by Fernando Silva
  When most people think of the Apple Wallet app, they think of just Apple Pay. They think it’s a way to pay for things digitally instead of using a physical card. While this is true, the Apple Wallet App can do so much more and is quietly becoming one of the most useful apps on […]
• This robot can fold some of your laundry fairly badly for $8,000 [Video]
  February 12, 2026 by Ben Lovejoy
  Domestic robots have been a fixture in science fiction novels for more than a century, but in the real world we’re still all doing our own domestic chores barring vacuuming. While a number of companies are working on humanoid robots, with Apple reportedly among them, all we’ve really had so far are promises and extremely […]
• SmartGym expands workout tracking to 3rd-party apps, adds Strava sync
  February 12, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  SmartGym, Apple’s 2023 Apple Watch App of the Year, is rolling out a new update today that delivers some of its longest-requested features. Here’s what’s new. more…
• WhatsApp and Telegram blocked in Russia as Meta designated an ‘extremist organization’
  February 12, 2026 by Ben Lovejoy
  Both WhatsApp and Telegram have been blocked in Russia as the government tries to force people to use its unencrypted WeChat clone, Max. All messages sent and received in Max can be read by the government. The government also blocked access to Facebook and Instagram, and designated parent company Meta as “an extremist organization” … […]

Macworld

• ‘Dried out’ iPhone 16e stock points to imminent launch of 17e
  February 12, 2026
  Macworld It’s an open secret that Apple is on the verge of launching the iPhone 17e. One theory is that it will be released as soon as next week on the first anniversary of its predecessor’s launch. And based on new information about Apple’s stock levels, that sounds about right. According to a post on […]
• Best VPNs for iPhone and iPad in 2026: Top Picks for Privacy and Speed
  February 12, 2026
  Macworld If you are browsing the web using your iPad or iPhone your online activity is visible to your internet service provider (ISP), your government, and potentially others. You might think you have nothing to hide, but if you are accessing the web via a public Wi-Fi network there is a chance of interception that […]
• Help! Tahoe nuked my Mac’s Time Machine backups
  February 12, 2026
  Macworld For the past decade, my Apple Time Capsule has faithfully backed up my Mac. I’ve been through several upgrades over the past decade—my current machine is an M3 Max MacBook Pro—and I’ve never had an issue with my Time Capsule. It’s been one of the most reliable devices I’ve ever owned, and I’ve barely […]
• Update now! iOS 26.3 contains dozens of critical security fixes
  February 12, 2026
  Macworld While most iPhone users rush to download the latest iOS update to check out all the new features, the latest one released this week doesn’t really have any. So it could be tempting to wait a few weeks. But there are a few dozen reasons not to do that. It’s common for nearly every […]
• Best deals on Mac antivirus
  February 12, 2026
  Macworld With Apple already including built-in antivirus protection for Macs you might be wondering “Do Macs need antivirus software?” especially when confronted by pricy monthly subscriptions for services. In this article we’ll explain why you need an extra layer of protection and how to get the best cheap Mac antivirus software with the best deals. […]

Technology

• Anthropic Donates $20 Million to Super PAC Operation to Counter OpenAI
  February 12, 2026 by Theodore Schleifer
  Anthropic and OpenAI now have their own well-funded political groups that will square off in the midterm elections over artificial intelligence safety and regulation.
• Ford Will Make a Play for a Different Battery Market
  February 12, 2026 by Jack Ewing
  The company, long focused on cars and trucks, plans to begin manufacturing large batteries used by utilities, data centers, other businesses and homeowners.
• Laid-Off Battery Plant Workers Pin Blame on Ford, not Trump, for Lost Jobs
  February 12, 2026 by Jack Ewing
  Ford Motor shut down a battery factory and laid off 1,600 workers after President Trump and Republicans gutted government support for electric vehicles.
• Instagram Chief Says Social Media Is Not ‘Clinically Addictive’ in Landmark Trial
  February 11, 2026 by Eli Tan and Cecilia Kang
  Adam Mosseri, who leads the Meta-owned app, testified that the company was careful to test features used by young people before releasing them.
• These A.I. Dreamers Don’t Fit the Stereotype
  February 11, 2026 by Guy Trebay
  Young tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco are hoping to cash in, even as they wonder how artificial intelligence will affect society.

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.