• B&H launches steep MacBook Pro discounts at up to $400 off

    B&H launches steep MacBook Pro discounts at up to $400 off
    B&H has launched new markdowns on numerous 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops this week, with savings of up to $400 off M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max models.
    The latest sale at B&H includes numerous CTO MacBook Pro models that are up to $400 off. Some of the configurations have additional RAM, extra storage, a nano-texture display, or all three.You can jump straight to the sale, but we've also rounded up top picks below. And if you don't see your desired model, it's also worth checking out
  • Connecting Apple Health to ChatGPT creates privacy risks Siri AI can avoid

    Connecting Apple Health to ChatGPT creates privacy risks Siri AI can avoid
    OpenAI's new Health feature gives ChatGPT access to Apple Health data and medical records, adding useful analysis at the cost of sharing sensitive information with another company.OpenAI's new Health feature
    The feature is available to logged-in users 18 and older across Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans. OpenAI says ChatGPT can compare laboratory results over time, summarize changes since a medical appointment, and identify patterns involving sleep, exercise, and daily activity.Users can connect Ap
  • 'The Morning Show' will bring Apple TV's first prestige drama to an end in 2027

    'The Morning Show' will bring Apple TV's first prestige drama to an end in 2027
    Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon helped bolster fledging Apple TV with "The Morning Show" in 2019. The final season of the award-winning drama has been announced, bringing an era to a close.
    Reese Wotherspoon (left) and Jennifer Aniston on stage at the launch of Apple TV+ in 2019 - image credit: Apple.Eddy Cue wanted "The Morning Show." Long before the service was announced in March 2019, or debuted in November that year, Cue was looking for shows that would bring the streamer attention, a
  • OpenAI sued after ChatGPT used religious faith to convince a man to not talk to a doctor

    OpenAI sued after ChatGPT used religious faith to convince a man to not talk to a doctor
    ChatGPT leveraged faith to convince a man with a cardiac issue stay home instead of seeking medical help. Now, facing years of recovery and profound financial damage, the man is suing OpenAI over the ordeal.
    ChatGPT isn't a medical professional. Credit: OpenAI
    In a lawsuit filed in San Francisco Superior Court, Florida pastor Scott Winters argues that ChatGPT used his faith against him. After asking the chatbot about his symptoms, he was told that they were likely "another minor piece of the lon
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  • New Geekbench 7 benchmark adds AI workloads, better reflects 2026 computer use cases

    New Geekbench 7 benchmark adds AI workloads, better reflects 2026 computer use cases
    Primate Labs released Geekbench 7 for macOS, iOS, Android, Windows, and Linux, redesigning its cross-platform benchmark to better reflect how current software uses CPUs and GPUs.Geekbench 7
    The update changes Geekbench's multi-core methodology and adds workloads for artificial intelligence, media processing, gaming, and content creation. Primate Labs says the revisions account for increasingly demanding computing tasks and the larger data sets handled by modern devices.Geekbench 7 remains free f
  • Apple's MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM drops to $2,699, saving you $400

    Apple's MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM drops to $2,699, saving you $400
    Apple's current 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip and upgrade to 48GB of RAM is $400 off during B&H's month-end sale, but supply is limited at the reduced price.
    Save $400 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 48GB RAM - Image credit: Apple
    B&H is slashing $400 off Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 48GB of RAM. Released in March 2026, the M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro features higher unified memory bandwidth compared to the last-gen model and is equippe
  • Apple TV is branching out with a self-help eight-part dating docuseries

    Apple TV is branching out with a self-help eight-part dating docuseries
    Apple TV has announced an upcoming documentary series, featuring New York Times bestselling author and renowned relationship expert Esther Perel, that sets out to help couples find love where they least expect it.
    Apple TV is getting a new show
    The new series, titled "The Last Person on Earth," will follow couples who, on the face of it, appear to be opposites. They'll then be sent to one of the planet's most romantic destinations to put into practice tips and guidance provided by Perel and a te
  • US Mint's limited edition Steve Jobs coin is no longer quite so limited

    US Mint's limited edition Steve Jobs coin is no longer quite so limited
    After selling out the entire stock in 11 minutes in March, the US Mint's commemorative Steve Jobs coin was briefly back on sale on Thursday.
    Image Credit: United States Mint
    It still only vaguely looks like Steve Jobs, but it's intended to be him and to commemorate American innovation. But stop us if you've heard this one before, as the coin was released in May 2026.The US Mint's listing at the time said that it was a limited pressing, and the release schedule page still says that. It's conceiva
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  • An AirPod-powered Frisbee tracker makes backyard throws scientific

    An AirPod-powered Frisbee tracker makes backyard throws scientific
    A developer and Frisbee fan turned AirPods into a flying-disc stat tracker, using motion sensors to measure throws in a clever demonstration of what Apple's earbuds can do beyond playing audio.AirPods 4
    Sharhan demonstrated Kinapod Disc on Reddit on July 20. The setup requires users to make a small hole in the center of a flying disc and insert one AirPod stem-first.Once it's mounted, the AirPod sends motion data to an iPhone while Kinapod Disc detects each throw and records spin rate, total rev
  • Apple Maps will be at the core of Ford's electric vehicles in 2027

    Apple Maps will be at the core of Ford's electric vehicles in 2027
    Apple and Ford have announced a new partnership that will see cars built on the latter's Universal Electric Vehicle platform use Apple Maps for advanced routing and future self-driving features.
    Apple Maps will be key to Ford's future EV plans. Credit: Apple
    The partnership will see Maps become a key component of the Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform when it launches in 2027. Apple announced that its technology will go beyond simple routing and will instead be used to power Ford's next-g
  • Famed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80

    Famed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80
    Legendary technology columnist, pundit, author and podcast host John C. Dvorak has died, age 80. He is survived by his wife Mimi Dvorak.
    John C. Dvorak - image credit: No Agenda podcast
    Today Dvorak is best known for co-hosting the "No Agenda" podcast with Adam Curry, where he would critique mainstream news media. His death was first announced by the podcast on X, although note that Dvorak's age is mistakenly given as 74.It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John C. Dvorak, ou
  • Apple's foldable iPhone launch in question amid production hiccups

    Apple's foldable iPhone launch in question amid production hiccups
    As the expected launch of Apple's first foldable iPhone nears, the shipment dates are still up in the air, with supply chain sources saying some plans need to be finalized before full mass production can begin.The iPhone Ultra's launch window could be anyone's guess at this point
    Apple's plans for the iPhone Ultra have been a hot-button topic in recent months. Just days ago, it was reported that Apple had increased its orders for the vapor cooling system that would be used in its debut foldable.
  • Apple defied a global PC sales slump in Q2 2026 thanks to MacBook Neo

    Apple defied a global PC sales slump in Q2 2026 thanks to MacBook Neo
    The global PC market declined by 4% year-over-year in Q2 2026, but as Lenovo, Dell, and HP struggled, Apple's MacBook Neo helped it buck the downward trend.
    MacBook Neo
    New data shared by Counterpoint Research shows that global PC shipments plummeted to 65 million units in the second quarter of the year. This brought an end to a prolonged period of growth that stretched all the way back to Q1 of 2025.But as the market as a whole struggled, Apple and Asus were able to weather the storm. That's go
  • EU slaps Google with a $1 billion antitrust fine

    EU slaps Google with a $1 billion antitrust fine
    The European Commission has fined Google $1 billion for giving its own services preferential treatment, and for preventing app developers directing users away from the Google Play store.
    The European Union is fining Google $1 billion - image credit: EU
    Just as US lawmakers ask Trump to investigate the EU's alleged "anti-American" Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Union has used that act to fine Google. The fine is 890 million euros ($1 billion), and it's the first time Google has been fine
  • Brydge ProDock Trio review: An elite space-saving MacBook dock

    Brydge ProDock Trio review: An elite space-saving MacBook dock
    The Brydge ProDock Trio is a rarity amongst Thunderbolt docks, offering a compact vertical MacBook stand alongside a MagSafe phone charger.
    Brydge ProDock Trio review: Sitting on my desk and freeing space
    All USB-C and Thunderbolt docks I've tested have been largely the same as boxes that connect with a bundled cable. They have different ports and different technical specs.Brydge goes a different route, opting for a new version of its vertical ProDock. Your Mac is physically docked in the device
  • Apple Store app Virtual Shopping Assistant could be coming soon

    Apple Store app Virtual Shopping Assistant could be coming soon
    The privacy policy for the Apple Store app suggests that a new feature called Virtual Shopping Assistant could be implemented soon. It may function similarly to the Apple Support Assistant.
    Apple Support already has a chatbot, and soon, Apple Store will too
    Apple has been slowly increasing its use of AI tools both internally and in public-facing apps. While Apple still relies on humans for some support inquiries, AI is being offered in more locations.It seems Apple may have let slip that a new f
  • Lawmakers want Trump to investigate EU's 'anti-American' Digital Markets Act

    Lawmakers want Trump to investigate EU's 'anti-American' Digital Markets Act
    U.S. Lawmakers have written to President Donald Trump, hoping he will do something to help big tech companies being targeted by the E.U.'s Digital Markets Act.
    U.S. President Donald Trump
    The European Union's Digital Markets Act has been a thorn in Apple's side since its introduction. Lawmakers in the United States want something done to fight what they consider to be rules that target U.S. Big Tech firms unfairly.A letter signed by 25 Republicans, including seven members of the House of Represe
  • Amazon's month-end iPad deals drop 11-inch model to $399

    Amazon's month-end iPad deals drop 11-inch model to $399
    Amazon's month-end $399 iPad deal delivers the lowest iPad price across Apple's tablet lineup, with discounts of up to $150 off iPad Air and iPad Pro models as well.
    Apple's iPad 11 is on sale for $399 in Amazon's month-end sale.
    Discounts across Apple's iPad line are in effect at Amazon, with month-end deals delivering prices as low as $399.Buy iPad 11 for $399
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  • Jason Sudeikis wants two more seasons of the 'Ted Lasso' revival

    Jason Sudeikis wants two more seasons of the 'Ted Lasso' revival
    The hit Apple TV comedy "Ted Lasso" was supposedly over after three seasons, but now it's back for a fourth and its star and co-creator have hopes for a fifth and sixth.
    Early image of the new season - image credit: Apple TV
    "Ted Lasso" returns to Apple TV on August 5, 2026 with a new story that sees the titular character now coaching a second-division women's football team. According to The Hollywood Reporter, though, there could be more.Apple has not commissioned a fifth season yet, but star J
  • Entire MacBook Pro, MacBook Air & MacBook Neo line rumored for refresh in next six months

    Entire MacBook Pro, MacBook Air & MacBook Neo line rumored for refresh in next six months
    Apple's fall Mac updates will include a brand new entry-level MacBook Pro, but there are other alterations in the pipeline coming relatively soon, like a revised MacBook Neo and a speed-boosted MacBook Air.
    MacBook Neo
    Apple's fall releases tend to include a number of Mac and MacBook launches alongside the usual iPhones. For 2026, Apple is preparing a very AI-forward refresh of its catalog, starting this fall.According to Bloomberg on Wednesday, Apple's refreshes are all to capitalize on the dem
  • Upgraded Mac Mini, Mac Studio, and OLED iMac are all in the pipeline

    Upgraded Mac Mini, Mac Studio, and OLED iMac are all in the pipeline
    A new report backs up multiple previous claims of the Mac models Apple is developing, and amplifies that updates are being delayed by the global chip shortage.
    The current iMac.
    Recent rumors have predicted that the iPad Air will get the higher-quality OLED display in 2027. They've also predicted that the iMac will get an OLED screen too, but not until 2029 or 2030.Now Bloomberg is substantially repeating these reports, but in some cases giving a little more detail. With the Mac mini and the Mac
  • If you've got this dealer-installed car alarm, patch it today with your iPhone

    If you've got this dealer-installed car alarm, patch it today with your iPhone
    Millions of drivers with a dealer-installed KARR alarm should download the iPhone app and install the latest firmware update now, because a security flaw can let nearby attackers unlock or immobilize more than two million vehicles.Bluetooth vulnerability
    The affected KARR Security System is an aftermarket alarm that dealerships install to protect vehicles on their lots. Dealers often leave the hardware connected after a vehicle is sold, even when the buyer declines to pay for the alarm service.T
  • Apple Park Visitor Center exhibition space closed temporarily

    Apple Park Visitor Center exhibition space closed temporarily
    The section of Apple Park Visitor Center that's housed its VR exhibition for almost a decade has been temporarily closed for an unspecified refurbishment.
    This appears to be the section that has closed: it's the store's exhibition space, shown here in 2017 when Apple added a virtual and augmented reality feature.
    Back in 2017, long before the Apple Vision Pro was announced, Apple added an augmented reality feature to its visitor center's Exhibition Space. It was a model of Apple Park, and at the
  • Apple Park Visitor Center shuts its Exhibition Space for improvements

    Apple Park Visitor Center shuts its Exhibition Space for improvements
    The section of Apple Park Visitor Center that's housed its VR exhibition for almost a decade has been temporarily closed for an unspecified refurbishment.
    This appears to be the section that has closed: it's the store's exhibition space, shown here in 2017 when Apple added a virtual and augmented reality feature.
    Back in 2017, long before the Apple Vision Pro was announced, Apple added an augmented reality feature to its visitor center's Exhibition Space. It was a model of Apple Park, and at the
  • At last, WhatsApp for iPad can be set up without another device

    At last, WhatsApp for iPad can be set up without another device
    WhatsApp is making its iPad app work more like a standalone service by letting users create an account without first setting it up on a phone.WhatsApp for iPad
    Meta is rolling out the change as part of a wider WhatsApp update that also expands CarPlay support, adds basic PDF tools and makes it easier to share music. Direct registration addresses one of the largest limitations of the iPad app since its 2025 launch.WhatsApp for iPad previously relied on the company's linked-device system, which re
  • It has begun: Foxconn amassing army of workers for iPhone 18 Pro assembly

    It has begun: Foxconn amassing army of workers for iPhone 18 Pro assembly
    Months ahead of the fall launches, and historically right on time, Apple supply chain partner Foxconn has started to hire a small army of assemblers to build the iPhone 18 Pro.
    Workers at a Foxconn facility - Image source: Foxconn
    Each summer, the Apple supply chain prepares for the annual iPhone mass production ramp-up by hiring more employees. For chief assembly partner Foxconn, that process has gotten underway in China.According to China Securities Journal via MyDrivers on July 22, the iPhone
  • Don't miss a payment with Apple Upgrade or your iPhone will be locked

    Don't miss a payment with Apple Upgrade or your iPhone will be locked
    Code found in the iOS 27 beta shows that if a user on the forthcoming Apple Upgrade program misses a payment, Apple will have the ability to restrict their iPhone usage.
    Apple's Wallet app may be one of only a few apps an iPhone user can continue to use if they miss an Apple Upgrade payment.
    Apple is now expected to shortly launch a financing option, replacing the previous iPhone Upgrade Program. It will let buyers spread the cost of most Apple devices, thereby easing the sales hit Apple expects
  • How to use iOS 27 Recovery Mode before erasing or restoring your iPhone

    Apple's iOS 27 recovery screen offers iPhone and iPad users a better first step when a device won't start, especially without a computer nearby. Here's how to open it, which repair option to try first, and when computer-based recovery is still safer.iOS 27 Recovery Mode
    A failed startup is one of those iPhone problems that immediately feels worse than it may actually be. The device can sit on the Apple logo, restart in a loop or refuse to finish booting after an update.Before iOS 27, most users
  • Apple's $634M payment to Masimo now set in stone after Judge tosses appeal

    Apple's $634M payment to Masimo now set in stone after Judge tosses appeal
    The Masimo trial ultimately failed to get a permanent ban on Apple Watch sales or use of the blood oxygen sensor, but the final verdict will have Apple pay $634M to Masimo's new owner Danaher after the appeal was rejected.
    Apple Watch blood oxygen detection is safe from the patent lawsuit
    Apple Watch users have been able to take advantage of the blood oxygen sensor in Apple Watch since a software update in January 2024 successfully bypassed a sales ban. Masimo's attempts to reinstate a ban faile
  • Apple Invites update brings emoji replies and confetti to the party

    Apple Invites update brings emoji replies and confetti to the party
    A second update to Apple Invites for iOS in as many months adds two small changes: emoji replies and a pile of confetti.
    Apple InvitesApple has already made one update to the Apple Invites app this summer with some handy new features. Its second is smaller, but still quite celebratory in nature.The release of version 1.10 on the App Store explains there are two changes made to the app. The first is that the host and guests are able to reply to each other using emoji, rather than words.
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