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• ChatGPT Bug Exposed Some Subscribers' Payment Info - CNET

  24-03-2023 20:39
  
  Investigation into a bug that exposed chat history titles reveals additional issues.
  
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• If you’re not running iOS 26 yet, here’s why you need to update right now

  22-01-2026 15:31 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  iOS 26 has been a controversial release, primarily due to the Liquid Glass UI spread across the entire system. While Apple has yet to share official figures, third-party reports suggest adoption is significantly lower than usual.If you’ve been avoiding iOS 26, you may want to reconsider. The OS has already received multiple updates that address early bugs, improve battery life, and give users more control over the Liquid Glass aesthetic. More importantly, it includes critical secu
  
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• Hackers threaten to release ‘exact’ details of unreleased Apple products

  22-01-2026 15:08 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  This is set to be a big year for Apple product launches, but the announcements may appear rather sooner than the company would like. Following a data breach affecting one of Apple’s manufacturing suppliers, hackers are boasting on the dark web that they have obtained confidential data about Apple products, projects, and personnel.According to Cybernews, Luxshare was successfully attacked last month by a ransomware cartel named RansomHub, which is now threatening to leak data from
  
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• OWC StudioStack review: More Mac storage. Faster speeds. Way less money.

  22-01-2026 13:23 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsEnclosures for HDD and SSDAdds more ports to the back of Mac Studio mini and Mac mini80Gbps Thunderbolt 5Apple aestheticsConsNo front portsOur VerdictFree yourself from Apple’s exorbitant storage prices with the dual user upgradable drive bays of the OWC StudioStack. Not only will you save a bunch of money for more flexible storage options over the life of your setup but also gain a bunch of handy storage and display ports, all without taking up an ext
  
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• I’m a Mac gamer. These 8 accessories leveled up my rig, big-time

  22-01-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  Gaming is in my blood. I skipped the Game Boy generation entirely and jumped right into Mac first-person shooters at an early age, fighting deathmatches in Marathon before most people knew what they were. These days, the Mac is much more of a premium gaming platform, in part because more popular games — Minecraft, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, League of Legends, Cyberpunk 2077 — are all widely available and run as smoothly as butter. Also, gaming accessories work per
  
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• Digg is back from the dead to fix everything I hate about Reddit

  22-01-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’re an Apple user of a certain vintage, you probably remember Digg. Back in the mid-2000s, Digg was the place to discover new websites, post and vote on content, and join communities and discussions. You could submit photos or links to other websites and people would upvote or downvote your submission. Sound familiar? In a way, it was Reddit before Reddit.Digg died a fiery death in 2012, but now it’s been relaunched and readied-up for a new era. Despite being a massive
  
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• Macworld Podcast: The history and future of the MacBook

  22-01-2026 09:29 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The MacBook Pro is celebrating its 20th anniversary, so on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re taking a look at its beginnings, its current state, and its future. This is episode 967 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 967 on YouTubeListen to episode 967 on Apple Podcasts
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• Microsoft Office outright now costs less than sticking with a yearly subscription

  22-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac is available as a one-time purchase for $29.97 (MSRP $229).Paying an annual subscription just to keep using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint adds up quickly. If your needs haven’t changed and you’d rather pay once and move on, Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac offers a straightforward alternative. For $29.97 (MSRP $229), you get a lifetime license you can install on a single Mac without worrying about ren
  
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• Apple announces Lunar New Year promotion with discounts of up to 1,000 yuan in China

  22-01-2026 04:04 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple is looking to continue its sales momentum in China with a limited-time discount campaign celebrating the Lunar New Year. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Siri’s iOS 27 upgrade sounds exactly right. Apple’s AI pin sounds exactly wrong

  22-01-2026 02:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Two big Apple AI stories today, and they couldn’t feel further apart. First is Apple reportedly embracing chat as an interface for using Siri and AI throughout iOS and macOS later this year. That sounds like an amazing change of tune for the company. Apple would argue it isn’t a pivot away from avoiding chat, they just think chat is only useful if it’s deeply integrated with the system. Second is Apple developing an AI wearable pin. What strikes me about this one is how much it
  
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• The new Siri chatbot may run on Google servers, not Apple’s

  22-01-2026 00:48 via 9to5mac.com
  Nestled in Bloomberg’s reporting earlier on Apple’s plans to revamp Siri as a chatbot with iOS 27, was an interesting tidbit on a possible change in the company’s cloud strategy. Specifically, Mark Gurman says Apple and Google are discussing running the next-generation Siri models directly on Google’s servers, not Apple’s.With iOS 26.4, Apple is set to launch the first new LLM Siri features, using models running in Private Cloud Compute based on an older generation
  
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• In wake of Greenland dispute, anti-U.S. shopping apps climb Denmark’s App Store charts

  22-01-2026 00:05 via 9to5mac.com
  As spotted by TechCrunch, Danish users are turning to iOS apps to help them boycott American products. Here are the details.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: January 21, 2026 – Apple Watch patent drama, more

  21-01-2026 23:34 via 9to5mac.com
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. Use code 9TO5 at checkout for 50% off your first year.more…
  
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• Sensor Tower’s State of Mobile 2026: TikTok dominates, AI apps surge, games lose ground

  21-01-2026 23:30 via 9to5mac.com
  Sensor Tower has published its annual report, offering insights, trends, and data on the global mobile app market. Here are the main takeaways.more…
  
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• Apple’s next wearable could be an AI pin

  21-01-2026 22:41 via macworld.com
  
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  The Information reports that Apple is working on an “AI wearable pin” that could be available sometime next year. Apple’s device is seen as a competitor to OpenAI’s wearable that is being designed by Jony Ive and slated to ship this year.Apple would like the device to be similar in size to an AirTag, but thicker. The device currently in development reportedly has an aluminum-and-glass shell, two cameras (wide and ultra-wide) for photos and video recording, three
  
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• Apple world’s most valuable brand, per Brand Finance’s Global 500 2026 list

  21-01-2026 22:30 via 9to5mac.com
  For the third year running, Apple has secured the top of Brand Finance’s Global 500 ranking, with an estimated brand value of $607 billion. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Siri will reportedly evolve into a full-fledged chatbot this fall

  21-01-2026 21:55 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman details changes coming to Siri this fall, with the introduction of iOS 27, macOS 27, and the other annual updates. Siri, currently just a simple digital assistant, will undergo a transformation into a complete AI chatbot, with a new interface on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.With the OS 26.4 update (likely to arrive with the next 2-3 months), Siri is still expected to undergo a massive overhaul. While the interface will remain the same, the &ldqu
  
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• Apple is working on an AI-powered wearable pin: report

  21-01-2026 21:20 via 9to5mac.com
  A new report by The Information claims that Apple has been developing an AirTag-sized wearable that could be released “as early as 2027”. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Apple reportedly replacing Siri interface with actual chatbot experience for iOS 27

  21-01-2026 21:01 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple reportedly plans to make a major pivot with Siri in iOS 27. According to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, Apple is developing its first chatbot with a version of Siri that will replace the existing experience.
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• Adobe Acrobat can now generate podcasts from your PDFs, as Express adds more AI features

  21-01-2026 21:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Adobe has announced multiple AI-based features that are rolling out to Acrobat and Express, including the ability to create audio podcasts from files. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Report details the AI chatbots Apple uses to boost employee productivity

  21-01-2026 20:25 via 9to5mac.com
  While Apple hasn’t released an AI chatbot to the public, the company does have multiple chatbot-style tools in use among employees.A new report details Enchanté and Enterprise Assistant, two AI-powered apps used by Apple employees today.more…
  
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• Meta announces ads are coming to Threads next week

  21-01-2026 19:41 via 9to5mac.com
  Meta has announced what we all expected: ads are coming to Threads. This follows an initial roll out to select markets last year as part of a test.
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• The iPhone 18 is expected to get a much brighter screen

  21-01-2026 19:06 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  According to a new report from a prominent leaker, this fall’s iPhone 18 will feature a significantly brighter screen than any previous iPhone model.MacRumors claims that the Weibo account known in English as Instant Digital says Apple’s screen brightness requirements for late 2026 are dramatically higher than in 2025. The increase is so steep, the leaker writes, that one supplier will have to drop out of the project.While most iPhone 17 screens were made by Samsung or LG, t
  
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• Key Apple supplier suffers data breach that could expose confidential product files

  21-01-2026 19:03 via 9to5mac.com
  Luxshare, a key Apple supplier based in China, has reportedly suffered a major data breach. If legitimate, the cyberattack could include sensitive and confidential information about products from Apple and other major tech companies.more…
  
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• Inside Enchanté, Apple’s AI chatbot for employee productivity

  21-01-2026 19:01 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has been struggling to push Apple Intelligence and the promised revamped Siri to users. But behind closed doors, the company has been experimenting with more powerful AI tools focused on its own workforce.Macworld has learned that the company has begun rolling out two new AI-powered apps more broadly to employees in its offices. Both tools are designed for employees to not only test AI capabilities in real-world scenarios, a source said, but also integrate them into their workflow
  
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• This Anker portable power bank has one feature that keeps bringing me back [Video]

  21-01-2026 19:00 via 9to5mac.com
  I have been lucky enough to test a variety of different portable power solutions. There are endless options for different scenarios and different customers. You have high-capacity chargers, ultra-slim magnetic chargers, and I even recently reviewed a MagSafe charger with a built-in fan for heat dissipation. But sometimes the chargers that are the most practical and just work are the ones that are the easiest to recommend. The portable power bank I have used most in the last year is the Anker Mag
  
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• Google Chrome for iOS tests Safari data import feature at long last

  21-01-2026 18:23 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  In the latest beta of Google Chrome for iOS, the browser is finally able to import your Safari browsing data for easy switching. As spotted by The Mac Observer, the feature is in version 145 of the beta and involves importing a file created through Safari.To use the new feature in Chrome, the user must first export their data from Safari. This can be done in iOS 26 through Settings > Apps > Safari, scroll down to the History and Website Data section, and then tap Export. An Export
  
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• Best iPad for kids 2026: The iPad you should buy for your child

  21-01-2026 18:12 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Our kids love their iPads. The simplicity of tapping on the screen when they want things to happen means they can learn to use them in seconds, but there’s plenty that Apple’s tablets can do. Whether it’s educational games, entertainment apps, using them to create art with an Apple Pencil, or just something to stop them getting bored on car journeys, iPads can be a godsend.Choosing the right one can feel a bit daunting. After all, don’t they all do the same thing
  
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• Deals: Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery all-time low, black Magic Mouse 37% off, display charger, AirTag, more

  21-01-2026 17:42 via 9to5mac.com
  The mid-week 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go starting with a rare discount on the official Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery now sitting down at a new Amazon all-time low price. That offer also joins one of the last chances at scoring M4 MacBook Air at $200 off and a notably low price on Apple’s latest black USB-C Magic Mouse at up to 37% off. We also have Anker’s new Smart Display Nano Charger down at $30, Apple’s 4-pack of AirTags at 35% off ($16 each), and even more d
  
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• Anker’s new 45W iPhone charger with an adorable display is already 25% off

  21-01-2026 17:20 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  We love us some Apple gear, but we don’t always give much thought to the way we charge them. The new 45W Anker Nano charger has us thinking differently. Announced at CES and just released this week, it has a smart display and safaety featured specicially designed to keep iPhones lasting as long as possible. It’s listed for $40, but Amazon is already offering a coupon on the listing that brings the price down to $30 at checkout, an excellent 25 percent savings.This is a 45W c
  
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