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• AI Expert Leaves Google and Sounds Alarm in Recent Interview - CNET

  02-05-2023 01:40
  
  Geoffrey Hinton says AI-generated photos, videos and text will make it hard for people to determine what's real and what's fake.
  
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• Best AirPods deals right now: Save $120 on AirPods Max 2, AirPods Pro 3 for $190, more

  17-08-2026 14:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The late summer AirPods deals are really flying now, folks. While we might be in for a next-gen and potentially next-gen price come next month, AirPods Pro 3 are sitting at some of the best prices ever, AirPods 4 with ANC just hit the lowest rate in nearly half a year, and the 2026 AirPods Max 2 just dropped even lower at $120 off the list price. 
  
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• A serious Mac screen sharing vulnerability is being actively exploited

  17-08-2026 13:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple recently released updates to three versions of macOS, stating that they fixed a serious screen sharing vulnerability in macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma.
  At the time, there was no indication that the security flaw was being exploited in the wild, but now there is, so if you haven’t yet updated your Mac, you’ll want to do so asap …
  
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• Apple Fitness+ could be getting live sessions, but probably not

  17-08-2026 13:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  An Apple job listing appears to be suggesting that the company might be planning some live Apple Fitness+ sessions. However, my strong suspicion is that all is not quite as it seems.
  The job opening is for a studio producer, and Apple is specifically seeking someone with a strong background in live production and “a genuine curiosity about where live content is headed next” …
  
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• It’s time for iOS to have its own Material You

  16-08-2026 19:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Over the years, Apple has only added more and more customization to iOS. First, we got all of the lock screen personalization back with iOS 16. That was followed up with icon color tinting in iOS 18, clear icons in iOS 26, and a full-on Liquid Glass slider in iOS 27.
  The iPhone has become more and more individualistic as time has gone on, and that’s a great thing. Since we can already tint our icons on our home screen – why not extend that to the rest of the operating system?
  
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• AirPods 4 ANC Hit $134.99 Low Price on Amazon, Plus Pro 3 for $189.99

  16-08-2026 16:18 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon this weekend has introduced a big discount on the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, available for $134.99, down from $179.00. This is one of the best prices we've seen on the earbuds all year, and it's accompanied by a solid discount on the AirPods Pro 3.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.You can also get the AirPods 4 for $99.00, down fr
  
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• Indie App Spotlight: ‘Notepad.exe’ is an ultra-fast, lightweight code editor for your Mac

  15-08-2026 21:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.Writing a little bit of code shouldn’t be a hassle. Typically you have to set up a project and go through layers of menus before you can even start to write. Notepad.exe flips that script, and believes you should start with a blank file first, and figure out the project later –
  
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• Apple has a huge product roadmap for the smart home: Here’s what’s coming

  15-08-2026 18:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s home products (primarily HomePod mini and Apple TV) have been the talk of the town for the past couple of years. The reasoning is quite simple: the current iterations are 4-6 years old.Siri has been the holdup for new hardware releases, supposedly – but now that Siri AI is finally here, we should be seeing Apple finally start releasing some new Home products very soon. Here’s what’s in the pipeline.
  
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• Delete your family’s personal data from the internet with a 55% discount on Incogni

  15-08-2026 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It seems scarcely credible that it’s completely legal for a company to buy and sell our personal data without our consent, but that’s the reality in the US.
  In theory, you can demand that companies remove your data from the internet, but that’s a lot easier said than done. Fortunately, Incogni provides a service where they will do it for you, and 9to5Mac readers can currently claim a 55% discount …
  
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• Apple @ Work: Understanding Apple Business Manager roles and permissions

  15-08-2026 16:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• These are my favorite ultra-slim iPhone accessories for 2026 [Video]

  15-08-2026 16:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  I am always looking for ultra-slim accessories that complement my everyday carry, and I have usually been drawn to how slim tech companies and brands can make their products. Accessories that have excess bulk or lack organization, I tend to avoid. So, I have tested countless accessories, ranging from power banks to stands to magnetic cables and everything in between. So I wanted to share some of my absolute favorite accessories that are not only ultra slim and portable but also serve multiple pu
  
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• Top Stories: iOS 27 Beta 5, iPhone 18 Pro Rumors, and More

  15-08-2026 15:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is likely winding down work on the initial release of iOS 27 as it prepares to install the operating system on new iPhone models coming next month, but some changes are still being made as we saw with the fifth round of betas this week.
  Other news and rumors this week included a look at an alleged battery from the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max, third-party accessories revealing some information about the foldable "iPhone Ultra," and more, so read on below for all of the details!Top Stories
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• Apple weekend deals: MacBooks up to $540 off, AirPods up to $100 off, Apple Watch, more

  15-08-2026 14:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update: AirTag 2 has now dropped back down to some of the lowest prices to date:
  AirTag 2 $25 (Reg. $29)
  AirTag 2 4-pack $89 (Reg. $99)Your 9to5Toys Lunch Break weekend edition is here, and so are the deals. We are starting off with a series of solid headliners, including AirPods Pro 3 at 25% and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off on all five color options, as well as AirPods 4 with ANC dropping to the best price in 6 months at $135.Just be sure to scope out the Apple Certified Refurbished Store if there
  
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• Commerce Secretary says US opposes Apple buying Chinese memory chips

  15-08-2026 04:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Wall Street Journal reports that US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has urged Apple not to turn to Chinese memory chips as the company looks for alternatives to alleviate the ongoing global supply shortage. Here are the details.
  
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• WhatsApp working on customizable emoji reaction sets on iOS

  14-08-2026 23:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  New references in the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS suggest users may soon be able to replace the app’s standard set of emoji reactions with their own selection. Here are the details.
  
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• Apple Watch ceramic revival: glossy premium model eyed for this fall

  14-08-2026 23:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Watch Edition Series 2 in brilliant white ceramic
  Apple may be preparing to bring back one of its most distinctive and sought-after Apple Watch materials after a multi-year absence. According to a recent report from Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman, the company is plotting the return of a ceramic case option either this year or in 2027 — raising the prospect that a ceramic Apple Watch could appear alongside the expected Series 12 and Ultra 4 updates this fall.
  The ceramic finish las
  
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• Apple adds new MacBook Air configs, iPhone 16 Plus models, more to refurb store

  14-08-2026 22:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has expanded its Certified Refurbished Store this week with a handful of new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro configurations. It also includes unique iPhone 16 Plus models, Apple Watch, and more.
  
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• Should You Buy an iPhone 17 Now or Wait for iPhone 18?

  14-08-2026 22:31 via macrumors.com
  
  For the first time since Apple started selling standard and "Pro" iPhones, we're not going to get an entry-level iPhone model this fall. Apple doesn't plan to release an iPhone 18 in September, and will only launch the iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and foldable iPhone Ultra. The lower-cost ‌iPhone 18‌ won't come out until spring 2027.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  With prices rumored to be going up in the fall, does it make sense to buy an i
  
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• ChatGPT subscribers can now open and edit Google Drive files from inside the chat

  14-08-2026 22:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  ChatGPT is rolling out a deeper integration with Google Drive, allowing users to add Google Drive files to their ChatGPT Library and edit documents without leaving the chat. Here are the details.
  
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• These AI tools make my life much easier on the Mac

  14-08-2026 21:57 via 9to5mac.com
  9to5Mac is brought to you by Memoket: The Memoket Gem is an 11g AI wearable that slots beside your Apple Watch in a co-wear band. Press once to capture a conversation, and Gem connects it to what you discussed weeks ago — surfacing the earlier thread with a source link. From $179, shipping August 2026.Nearly four years into the latest AI boom sparked by ChatGPT, here are the tools that have actually stuck and make my life, work, and personal projects much easier on my Mac.
  
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• Tim Cook on his Apple legacy: ‘I hope people say I was a good and decent man’

  14-08-2026 21:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Tim Cook has entered his final weeks as Apple CEO, with John Ternus set to take over on September 1.
  In an interview with CBS News this week, Cook reflected on his “legacy” as Apple CEO.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: August 14, 2026 – Apple TV news, iPhone 18 expectations

  14-08-2026 21:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Pro: Here’s how Apple will differentiate models

  14-08-2026 21:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iPhone 18 Pro will be unveiled soon, and rumors indicate the Pro Max model could have unique advantages this year in a key area or two. Here’s what to expect.
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court clears path for App Store commission showdown as Apple must defend its rates in lower court

  14-08-2026 21:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  In a significant development in the long-running legal battle between Apple and Epic Games, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Apple’s bid to pause proceedings over the commissions it charges developers for sales made outside the App Store. Justice Elena Kagan on Thursday denied Apple’s request for a stay, allowing the lower court to move forward with determining a permissible commission rate while the high court considers a related appeal.
  The decision supersedes a temporary pause
  
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• Apple takes down billboard after accusations of normalizing ‘electronic babysitting’

  14-08-2026 21:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has replaced a billboard in Milan that showed a toddler holding an iPhone, as part of its newest “Relax, it’s iPhone” campaign. Here are the details.
  
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• Apple TV has 15+ new movies and it’s just the start of a big fall lineup

  14-08-2026 20:28 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV just added a bunch of classic movies for subscribers, and the move comes just ahead of an especially film-heavy fall lineup for the streamer.
  
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• Next-gen Apple TV 4K expected to launch within weeks

  14-08-2026 20:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s current Apple TV 4K and its Siri Remote
  Apple’s Apple TV 4K has gone nearly four years without a hardware update; the third-generation model debuted in October 2022 with an A15 Bionic chip. Reliable reports now indicate a refreshed version is nearly ready and expected this fall (most likely September or October), timed to coincide with Apple’s broader Apple Intelligence andSiri AI rollout in iOS 27, tvOS 27, and related software.
  Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman has de
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: This iPad app turns your HomeKit setup into a wall-mountable command center

  14-08-2026 20:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The ideal command center for your smart home is simple: take an old iPad, mount it somewhere central, and give it one job. Dashboard for your home is the really great Apple Home app that solves this problem. Cameras, thermostats, lights, local weather, and your calendar all on a single screen.
  
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• PSA: Claude Code now enables auto mode as default, Anthropic says

  14-08-2026 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Claude Code auto mode has become the default permission setting for users starting today.
  Sessions for Pro, Max, and Team users now use it unless a user or administrator has pinned another setting.
  
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• Review: TerraMow V1000 is the easiest iPhone-controlled robot lawn mower I’ve tested

  14-08-2026 19:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this year, I replaced my battery-powered push mower with an iPhone-controlled robot lawn mower. That machine creates a virtual map by letting you manually steer it around the perimeter of your yard. Once everything is configured, it takes over mowing duties on a schedule.
  More recently, I’ve been testing another system called the TerraMow V1000. It takes a substantially different approach to navigation, and after several weeks of testing, I think it may be the more user-friendly op
  
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