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Tested: Amazon's drone delivery service is fast, free, and loud
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Amazon slashes LG 27" UltraGear OLED monitor to $468, lowest price ever
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LG's 27-inch UltraGear OLED monitor has plunged to the lowest price ever on Amazon, now on sale for $467.97 while supplies last.
Grab the LG UltraGear OLED display at the lowest price ever - Image credit: LG
The 27-inch LG 27GX790A-B has a variety of ports, including HDMI 2.1 for Mac users and DisplayPort 2.1. Retailing for $999.99, Amazon is slashing the price of the OLED display by 53%, bringing the cost down to $467.97 heading into the weekend.Buy LG 27" UltraGear for $467.97
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AirPods with cameras leak, Apple Maps ads, & Siri AI on the AppleInsider Podcast
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Apple accidentally leaked identifying numbers for much of its upcoming product line, AirPods with cameras rumors spark a new privacy debate, and Siri AI gets partnered articles on the AppleInsider Podcast.
While Epic Games (center) continues to dance with Apple, AirPods are getting cameras, and the App Store is not getting fixed. Backgound image credit - Epic Games.
Among the various product identifiers discovered in macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate code, the AirPods with cameras were present.
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ChatGPT can now control Messages on the Mac for some reason
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Mac users can now give ChatGPT their entire Messages history and have it write texts. Hand OpenAI your house keys while you're at it.
The latest version of ChatGPT for Mac can control Messages.
Since January 2026, users have been able to hand over all of their Apple Health data to OpenAI, in return for medical advice that can be dangerously wrong. Despite earning at least one more lawsuit because of that, OpenAI is pressing ahead, and has now chosen to take on Messages on the Mac.A new Messages
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When to reuse, sell or recycle an old iPhone or iPad
via appleinsider.comAn old iPhone or iPad may have years of useful life left, but the wrong second act can turn aging software into a security risk. Here's how to tell when it deserves a new job, a new owner, or a trip to the recycler.Apple devices can be repurposed
Most retired devices still have a working display, usable cameras and enough battery life for undemanding tasks. A clever project can keep that hardware out of a drawer, but novelty alone doesn't make the project worthwhile.Repurposing an old device can
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AirPod cameras will detect people, and warn about image capture with a status light
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Yet more details of Apple's AirPods Pro with cameras have been found in the latest macOS Tahoe release, including image resolution and certain privacy features.
Apple is working on AirPods Pro with cameras.
On August 17, 2026, Apple issued a release candidate version of macOS Tahoe 26.7 which accidentally retained code references to future products, and even a video about AirPods Pro with cameras. Now a great deal more has been revealed about how the device is at least currently planned to work.
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Hisense TopLift dehumidifier review: Matter-enabled for hot summer months
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Hisense has launched the first dehumidifier to support Matter, making it a perfect summer combo with Apple Home for easy control, Siri support, and automations.
Hisense TopLift dehumidifier review
We got the first look at the Hisense Matter dehumidifier at CES 2026, and a few months later, it's shipping to users.With a fair price tag and Apple Home support, it's poised to be a great solution for those swampy summer months. I've been testing it out for the last several weeks, and it's done wonder
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Apple Music's AI disclosure labels will soon be mandatory, rather than optional
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AI-generated content in the Apple Music app may get easier than ever to spot, as record labels and distributors will be required to label it as such later in 2026.
Apple Music's AI disclosure tags will soon become mandatory.
Back in March 2026, Apple introduced Transparency Tags for Apple Music. These are entirely optional disclosure labels, which were used to indicate that specific content was "materially generated" with the help of artificial intelligence.At the time, Apple said it believed di
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Layoffs in Apple's Vision Products Group prove slow progress in spatial computing
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A source has exclusively revealed to us that Apple has just laid off an unknown number of people dedicated to VR development, which aligns with incoming CEO John Ternus reportedly putting the category "on ice."
Apple Vision Pro development will slow as Apple focuses on smart glasses
Apple Vision Pro was a necessary product launched to let Apple develop visionOS in public. The category is expected to eventually result in a set of full AR glasses we've dubbed Apple Glass.According to a reliable so
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CarPlay the driving force deciding the choice between two nearly identical cars
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GM's decision to drop CarPlay is being put to the test, with a nearly identical CarPlay version outselling its Chevy counterpart by an increasingly wide margin.
GM's CarPlay removal puts Chevy EV sales to the test
In 2023, General Motors announced it wouldn't include CarPlay in its electric vehicles going forward. There was notable public backlash.Then, in 2025, GM CEO Mary Barra announced that the company would remove Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from all vehicles. Instead, the company would
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Amazon slashes iPads down to as low as $399 for the weekend
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Amazon's $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 in effect heading into the weekend.
Apple's iPad is on sale from $399 at Amazon today.
Sale prices are in effect on iPads at Amazon, with month-end deals delivering prices as low as $399.Buy iPad 11 for $399
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Triathlon runner credits Apple Watch for saving his life
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Apple has launched another in its occasional series of Apple Watch "true stories," this time featuring a runner who says the device first alerting him to a cardiac condition was the key to saving his life.
It was the ECG in his Apple Watch that alerted Connor to his condition - image credit: Apple.
Tim Cook has often said that ultimately Apple will be remembered most for what it did for people's health. After countless stories of the Apple Watch saving people's lives, Apple has begun sharing sho
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B&H slashes M5 MacBook Pro further, now just $1,669
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A steeper $350 discount on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro with a 96W USB-C power adapter is in effect now, bringing the price down to just $1,669.
Save $350 on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro laptop - Image credit: Apple
A steeper discount has landed at B&H on Apple's M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with a 96W USB-C power adapter.Now marked down to $1,669, this deal reflects a $350 discount off MSRP for the laptop in Space Black, with free 2-day delivery thrown in when shipped within the contiguous U.S.
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Samsung and Apple are now neck and neck in Europe's declining smartphone market
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European sales of smartphones have reached a new three-year low, but Apple's iPhone has increased its share to now tie with Samsung.
Apple's current iPhones.
Globally, the most recent figures show that Apple has earned 49% of all smartphone revenue in the second quarter, despite the iPhone only accounting for 23% of shipments. New figures for solely the European region show an overall decline, but in that shrinking market, Apple is increasing its share.According to Counterpoint Research, Q2 2026
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OpenAI's distortion & speculation warrant denying suit dismissal, says Apple
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Apple sued OpenAI for alleged trade secret theft, and after OpenAI's weak attempt to have the case dismissed, Apple has doubled down on its claims in a new filing.
Apple and OpenAI are at odds in a lawsuit alleging trade secret theft
The Apple lawsuit against OpenAI started with several odd public statements from the company denying the accusations. OpenAI filed for dismissal on August 5, simply arguing that it didn't need Apple's trade secrets and that Apple is the one that can't compete.In the
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AirPods with cameras not coming until 2027, won't take photos
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In spite of a recent demo video leaking, a prolific leaker continues to claim that AirPods with cameras won't be ready for release until 2027. Also, concerns over them becoming "pervertpods" can be set aside.
AirPods with cameras won't be able to take photos
After Apple accidentally leaked its own video of AirPods with cameras, speculation has been running wild. A reinforcement of an older rumor suggests that the timeline for release hasn't shifted.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple is
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Distortion & speculation warrant denying OpenAI lawsuit dismissal request, says Apple
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Apple sued OpenAI for alleged trade secret theft, and after OpenAI's weak attempt to have the case dismissed, Apple has doubled down on its claims in a new filing.
Apple and OpenAI are at odds in a lawsuit alleging trade secret theft
The Apple lawsuit against OpenAI started with several odd public statements from the company denying the accusations. OpenAI filed for dismissal on August 5, simply arguing that it didn't need Apple's trade secrets and that Apple is the one that can't compete.In the
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European Commission approves of Apple's new App Store terms even if Epic doesn't
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There has been very little pushback against Apple's new business terms in the EU, primarily from Epic Games, and even the European Commission has welcomed the changes.
The European Commission is finally happy with Apple's App Store business model
The Digital Markets Act forced Apple to rethink its business model in the European Union, which was initially rejected due to the Core Technology Fee and confusing rates. After going back to the negotiating table, Apple seemingly has found a solution th
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Distortion & speculation warrant denying OpenAI request for lawsuit dismissal, says Apple
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Apple sued OpenAI for alleged trade secret theft, and after OpenAI's weak attempt to have the case dismissed, Apple has doubled down on its claims in a new filing.
Apple and OpenAI are at odds in a lawsuit alleging trade secret theft
The Apple lawsuit against OpenAI started with several odd public statements from the company denying the accusations. OpenAI filed for dismissal on August 5, simply arguing that it didn't need Apple's trade secrets and that Apple is the one that can't compete.In the
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Schlage Sense Pro review: UWB Home Key proves itself again on this sleek smart lock
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The Schlage Sense Pro is the latest smart lock to support Apple Home Key via Ultra Wideband, and while it's an impressive solution, it's largely an Apple-only lock at launch.
Schlage Sense Pro review: Exterior view of the UWB-powered deadbolt
Ultra Wideband can automatically unlock your door as you approach, with greater reliability and performance than Bluetooth smart locks. So far, only one or two UWB smart locks have reached the market.The Schlage Sense Pro, first shown off at CES 2026, is th
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AirPods with cameras not coming till 2027, won't take photos
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In spite of a recent demo video leaking, the AirPods with cameras are rumored to not be ready for release until 2027. Also, concerns over them becoming "pervertpods" can be set aside.
AirPods with cameras won't be able to take photos
After Apple accidentally leaked its own video of AirPods with cameras, speculation has been running wild. A new rumor suggests that the timeline for release hasn't shifted.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple is expected to debut a set of AirPods Pro 4 with c
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New Apple Store to open in Meridian, Idaho just outside of Boise
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Plans for a new Apple Store location have been discovered for a new shopping center just outside of Boise, Idaho in a location called Village at Meridian.
An Apple Store is opening in Meridian. Image source: Meridian City Website
Apple has retail locations around the world, but it has always been highly selective about when and where it will open up shop. Their rarity plays a part in the high traffic the stores tend to receive.According to a report from Boisedev outlining new stores opening at t
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Ceramic Apple Watch Series 12 is getting more rumor mill traction
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The possibility of a return to a ceramic Apple Watch body is growing, after a serial leaker posted about its arrival in the Series 12 model.
Apple Watch Series 5, in ceramic
Apple is anticipated to bring out the Apple Watch Series 12 this fall, but it's not expected to be a major upgrade or redesign. That said, there are rumors of a revival of a specific material.
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Beats 360 retail leak spills almost everything about the over-ear headphones
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The Beats 360 have leaked yet again, with retailer listings detailing practically all of the important features of the over-ear headphones.
A leaked image of the Beats 360 - Image Credit: Reddit
When it comes to product launches from the Apple-owned Beats by Dre, it's usually one that has already been leaked multiple times. A lot of the leaks are carefully managed promotions, such as providing them to soccer players during the World Cup, but sometimes they are completely unplanned.The latest lea
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Meta brings its personal assistant app to Mac, for better and worse
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Meta AI has arrived as a beta Mac app, but the company's data collection practices make the privacy tradeoff worth considering before diving straight in.
Meta AI comes to Mac in a new desktop app
Another AI app is making its way to Mac. This time, it's Meta AI, the progeny of Facebook's parent company, Meta.Meta AI has existed for a while and was previously available as a standalone app for iOS and Android. It is also available as part of WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and Facebook.
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What to expect from the 2026 Apple TV 4K: Siri AI, Siri Remote, better networking, more!
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It has been a long time in coming, but Apple is preparing at least two big changes to the Apple TV 4K. Here's what we know about the streaming set-top box update set to finally arrive in the fall of 2026.
An Apple TV and Siri Remote
Previous updates to the Apple TV haven't been that major over the years, as there's only so much you can improve with a streaming box. However, that doesn't seem to be the case for the next iteration of Apple TV 4K.Thanks to a pair of leaks that stem from Apple itsel
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Apple Maps ads will be tasteful and minimal, might even help your local businesses
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Search ads in Apple Maps will provide a great incentive system for local businesses to care about the platform, but it appears to be a bridge too far for users. It's a problem of Apple's own creation.
Apple Maps is gaining new ways for businesses to care about the platform
Advertising isn't inherently evil, but Apple's work to make users wary of surveillance capitalism has become a double-edged sword.We're all more aware of the dangers of data collection and its misuse. That also means we've bee
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Predictable as the tides, Epic Games hates the new EU App Store fees
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Hours after Apple made changes to its EU App Store fees, long-time opponent Epic Games and CEO Tim Sweeney lashed out, complaining that Apple didn't do enough.
A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.
On Tuesday, Apple attempted to appease the European Union by changing the terms and fees for developers distributing iOS and iPadOS apps in the region. The effort involved simplifying the fee structure to use only percentages, as well as some simpler business
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The best look into Apple's past comes from this 'MacWeek' archive
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Long before rumors on Weibo, there was the "MacWeek" journal, an indispensable and utterly beloved read in the '80s and '90s for everyone wondering if the Mac or even Apple itself was going to survive the week.
Where it all began: issue 1 of "MacWeek" is now on the Internet Archive.
In the 1990s, US publisher Ziff Davis started up computer magazines in the UK and I was a features editor on one of them. Being part of that corporation meant we did regularly get company-wide emails saying we should
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Incoming! Amazon expands drone delivery so you can get new AirPods faster
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Amazon is expanding the reach of its Prime Air drone delivery service to almost 500 cities and towns in 2026, air-dropping iPhone deliveries to millions of people in as quick as 30 minutes.
An Amazon MK30 delivery drone - Image Credit: Amazon
Amazon Prime Air is the retailer's attempt to make drone deliveries a reality. It's a program that's over a decade old, and has so far been servicing a few metropolitan areas in the United States.On Wednesday, Amazon said it plans to expand the reach of Pri
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