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ChatGPT and Xcode working together in Unity
The growth of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT has made considerable changes to knowledge-centric industries. Instead of needing to know how to do difficult tasks that require years of effort, you now have a way to get the job somewhat done by asking an app to do it for you.As a person who writes for a li
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Using Unity with ChatGPT on macOS for vibe coding is dangerously easy
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Best year-end Apple deals: AirTag $19, Apple Watch Ultra 2 $549, $799 MacBook
via appleinsider.comAmazon's year-end sale is in full swing, with steeper discounts issued on Apple AirTag, the closeout Apple Watch Ultra 2, and more.
Grab year-end Apple deals at Amazon, with prices starting at $19 - Image credit: Apple
Whether you're looking to pick up an Apple Watch to embark on a fitness journey for 2026 or need a Mac for your business before the end of the year, Amazon has competitive deals across Apple's hardware lines (and even accessories like the Apple Pencil).Shop Amazon's Apple deals
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Zombie Roombas still Matter to HomeKit with support upgrades
via appleinsider.comDespite the impending sale of iRobot, some Roomba models are still getting updates, with a few getting last-minute Matter support and HomeKit integration.
A Roomba - Image Credit: iRobot
Roomba has taken a hit in 2025, with a drop in sales amid intense competition leading to the sale of the parent company, iRobot. Despite the impending acquisition, the robot vacuum line is still receiving updates.In the case of some models of Roomba, MacRumors reports that Matter support has been added, expandin
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Marko's best tech of 2025 -- iPad Pro, and an unexpected MacBook Pro
via appleinsider.comWith the holiday season finally here, it's time to talk about the tech products we found most useful in 2025. Here are my top picks of the year.
Three Apple products that have proven themselves useful in 2025.
Technology has made its way into virtually every facet of our lives, and that's especially true for us here at AppleInsider. We talk about the latest and greatest tech releases daily, covering everything from the relatively inexpensive AirPods to the $3500 Apple Vision Pro.Still, many of u
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Amazon slashes Apple Watch Series 11 to $299 heading into the new year
via appleinsider.comIf you're embarking on a new fitness journey for 2026, keep track of your steps and monitor sleep patterns with the Apple Watch Series 11, which is now on sale for $299.
Save $100 on a variety of Apple Watch Series 11 styles at Amazon - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's year-end deals are plentiful, and if you're looking for a top discount on a new wearable, the Apple Watch Series 11 is especially attractive at $100 off.Buy Apple Watch S11 for $299
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Limited-edition AirTags, gift cards up for grabs in Apple's New Year sale in Japan
via appleinsider.comApple's New Year sale in Japan once again provides a limited edition AirTag to iPhone buyers, as well as a free Apple gift card.
Apple Japan's sales images, including the limited-edition AirTag engraving - Image Credit: Apple
Like other retailers in the country, Apple marks the new year in Japan with a big sale. As part of the tradition, customers can secure themselves a gift card, and if they buy an iPhone, a specially-engraved AirTag.Running from January 2nd to January 5th, Apple Japan will pr
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'Pluribus' bomb drops: studio notes changed the finale & Tim Cook's cookies
via appleinsider.comSony and Apple though that "Pluribus" had a dull ending, which led to the atomic bomb delivery, and a promotional effort using Tim Cook'ssocial media came under fire over an erroneous assumption about AI.
Apple TV show "Pluribus"
The Vince Gilligan comedy-drama "Pluribus" concluded its first season on Apple TV on Christmas Eve. It ended with a bang thanks to Apple's studio note. Pun intended.At the end of the last episode of the season finale, main protagonist "Carol," played by Rhea Seehorn, di
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Year-end deal: Save $400 on this M4 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro
via appleinsider.comAmazon has slashed $400 off Apple's premium M4 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro during its year-end sale, with units in stock for fast delivery.
Save $400 on a well-equipped 16-inch MacBook Pro.
If you're looking to purchase a new laptop before the end of the year, Amazon's $400 discount on this M4 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro is worth exploring. Equipped with Apple's 14-core CPU/32-core GPU M4 Max chip, 36GB of unified memory, and 1TB of storage, it's a well-equipped configuration that's on sale now for $3,0
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The fall of Roomba, CES 2026 preview, & the best smart tech of 2025 on HomeKit Insider
via appleinsider.comOn this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your host rounds up his favorite devices of 2025, recaps the fall of iRobot, and previews what to expect at CES 2026.
HomeKit Insider Podcast
This was a light week for the news, as expected, being the final episode of 2025. There was a few news item that we got to dive into.First, Samsung is officially the first platform to announce support for Matter 1.5 with cameras. the brand has announced it is partnering with Aqara, Eve, and Xthings to
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Apple Car Key could make its way to Tesla vehicles
via appleinsider.comThe Apple Wallet app may soon gain digital Car Key support for Tesla vehicles, according to newly discovered code references.
Tesla could roll out Apple Car Key support.
Since 2020, the Car Key feature has let iPhone and Apple Watch owners unlock and start their cars using mobile devices. The capability is built into iOS. However, certain car manufacturers, like Tesla, offer proprietary mobile apps that facilitate the same vehicle locking and unlocking functionality.On Monday, an update to the T
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Detroit's Apple Developer Academy costly to taxpayers, not a runaway success
via appleinsider.comThe Apple Developer Academy in Detroit apparently isn't an outright success for some, with a report painting it as an expensive project that doesn't quite live up to the job-search hype. The truth is a bit more complex.
An Apple Developer Academy from 2021. Image Credit: Apple
In January 2021, Apple rolled out an expansion of its Apple Developer Academy in Detroit, as part of its Racial Equality and Justice Initiative push. Created in collaboration with Michigan State University, it was intended
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Discover Your iPhone's Hidden Potential: 24 iOS Settings to Tweak Right Now
via cnet.comFrom privacy to performance, get the most of your iPhone with these settings.
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Apple assembly partner victim of a supply chain cyberattack
via appleinsider.comA Chinese assembler working for Apple was the target of cyberattacks in December, with the event potentially causing product line details to be leaked to attackers.
Manufacturing for Apple
Apple's massive supply chain is a prime target for hackers keen to either steal information or to earn a ransom from disrupting production. One such attack has come to light in China.An unnamed assembler in China was the target of a sophisticated cyberattack in the middle of December, reports DigiTimes. The id
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Amber's ever-unchanging desk setup: low tech, but not no tech
via appleinsider.comAmber's work setup hasn't changed much over the years — there's still an iMac, a MacBook Air, and an iPad Air, and that's just the way she likes it.
Amber's desk, which largely remains unchanged year-to-year
I'll pull back the curtain on my personality a bit — but I'm willing to bet regular readers aren't going to be terribly surprised. I am a person of utility before novelty.My desk tends to change very little from year to year. Most of my stuff has either been streamlined to the ba
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Year-end price war: Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro drops to $1,649
via appleinsider.comAmazon and B&H are engaged in a year-end MacBook Pro price war, with the 1TB M5 14-inch model falling to $1,649.
Retailers are engaged in a MacBook Pro price war today.
You can save $150 on the 1TB M5 MacBook Pro today at both Amazon and B&H Photo, with B&H throwing in free next day delivery on the laptop when shipped within the contiguous U.S.Buy 1TB M5 MacBook Pro for $1,649
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How to prepare a tech emergency kit before the next blackout hits
via appleinsider.comLong outages catch people off guard, but a few smart tools make it easier to stay charged, informed, and reachable while you wait for the power to return.
Maintaining a tech emergency kit is crucial
You know how it goes — power outages are becoming more frequent and lasting longer. These days, our smartphones are our lifeline, not those old landlines on the wall.When you think of an emergency kit, you probably picture food, water, and first aid supplies. But let's not forget about those li
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Crime blotter: Man sought who used stolen credit card at Apple Store
via appleinsider.comAn iPhone and a Rolex are stolen in Austin, there's a protest at a Portland Apple Store, and Cellebrite use surfaces in the Epstein files.
San Luis Obispo Apple Store
The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime.
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How we work: Malcolm Owen's double-keyboard desk setup
via appleinsider.comMalcolm's workspace hasn't changed that much by initial appearances, but he has gradually changed how he works to include game development. And this time, there are two keyboards.
Malcolm Owen's desk (and whiteboards) of 2025
I have been in the tech-journalism world for coming up to 14 years in total, and the workspace has changed considerably over that time. The initial years were spent sharing a room with a very close-by and heavily used washing machine, but now I have a much more luxurious, s
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UK $2 billion App Store ruling appealed -- again
via appleinsider.comDespite losing a previous appeal, Apple has now applied to the UK's Court of Appeal over "guesswork" that means it is being fined $2 billion for App Store practices.
Big Ben's clocktower - Image Credit: Amar Saleem/Pexels
In November 2025, the UK's Competition Appeals Tribunal (CAT) refused to grant Apple an appeal against CAT's own order that it pay $2 billion to allegedly overcharged App Store users. According to The Guardian newspaper, Apple has now taken its next step, which is to apply to t
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Maximize Your Bars: 10 Ways to Fix Your Weak Signal Before the New Year
via cnet.comFinish out the rest of your holiday break strong with a stronger phone signal.
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iPhone Fold and iPhone Air 2: Launch Date, Price, Screen Crease and Everything We Know
via cnet.comAfter years of rumors, Apple could release its first foldable phone in 2026, though we expect other phones, too, like a possible iPhone Air 2 in 2027.
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Amazon drops Apple's iPad 11 down to $299 during year-end sale
via appleinsider.comAmazon's year-end iPad sale sees prices dip to as low as $299, with discounts of up to $200 off.
Grab year-end deals on iPads at Amazon.
Amazon's year-end Apple sale includes a return of the $299 iPad 11-inch, reflecting a $50 discount off retail on the 128GB Wi-Fi model.Buy iPad 11 for $299
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Malcolm's best tech in 2025: iPhone Air, Powerbeats Pro 2, and a cheap UPS
via appleinsider.comWhile 2025 has been a busy year, Malcolm Owen's top picks of the best items range from the future-centric iPhone Air design to the modern Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, to the plain simplicity of owning a UPS.
iPhone Air [left], Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 [middle], ChatGPT [right]
As usual for a news gatherer, I have found 2025 to be a busy year in many different ways. When it comes to actual products and services, it's a continued enhancement of what we've seen before.A lot of it can be summed up as an up
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More original AirPods test colors revealed
via appleinsider.comA new leak has added to the list of colors Apple is known to have tried out before releasing its all-white AirPods charging cases back in 2016.
Purported test colors for 2016's original AirPods charging cases — image credit: Kosutami
It is an unbelievable nine years since the first AirPods came out and replaced the iconic white iPod-style headphones with newly iconic white earbuds. Back in 2023, it was revealed that Apple had been considering launching AirPods in different colors, and now
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How to use Apple Games & Game Center for cross-device play & cloud saves
via appleinsider.comApple has a way for videogamers to keep progress and friends synced, leveraging iCloud to do it. Here's how to get the most out of Apple Games and Game Center.
How to use Apple Games & Game Center
Apple's revamped gaming tools let players jump between iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, without losing progress or juggling accounts. The combination of the Apple Games app and Game Center turns Apple's ecosystem into a cohesive option for gamers.Apple has turned its once basic Game Center system i
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Can't Get Siri to Glow in the New Year? Here's Why
via cnet.comEven if you're running the most recent updates, you may not see Siri's newest look.
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Amazon slashes $250 off M4 MacBook Air models, prices from $749
via appleinsider.comAmazon's year-end MacBook Air sale slashes $250 off a variety of M4 models, including configs with 24GB RAM.
Save $250 on a variety of M4 MacBook Air models with year-end savings - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's cheapest M4 MacBook Air deal is back for $749.99, reflecting a $250 discount on the 16GB/256GB model.Buy M4 MacBook Air from $749.99
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Wes Hilliard's best tech in 2025: Apple Vision Pro, Invites, & e-bikes
via appleinsider.comIt's been another busy year in tech, and while there were some interesting innovations, a few devices stand out for Wesley Hilliard. Here are his picks for his top tech in 2025.
Tech has had an interesting year, and Apple Vision Pro is the cap
There's a lot more going on in the tech world than what Apple releases in a given year. It saw a few important updates through 2025, but I'm focusing more on the ecosystem around Apple products rather than the products themselves.Well, with one exception.
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Best iPhone Air Deals: Where to Snag Apple’s Thinnest Phone at Even Slimmer Prices
via cnet.comDon't let the $1,000 starting price intimidate you, there are tons of ways to save hundreds or even pick it up for free.
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Count Your Steps and Reps in 2026 With a Discounted Apple Watch Ultra 3
via cnet.comThere is no need to pay full asking price for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with the right deal.
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