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• Eero Home WiFi System 2 review: Beacons make this system even easier to install

  29-06-2017 06:00 via techhive.com
  
  Eero's Home WiFi System 2 is one of the most elegant home-networking solutions you can buy, but it’s not the fastest router.
  
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• Steve Jobs’ 8th-grade science fair project attracts $8,475 in bids amid heated Apple memorabilia auction

  19-08-2026 22:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Steve Jobs Personally-Built 8th Grade Science Fair Project: “What is the Silicon-Controlled Rectifier?”
  Long before co-founding Apple and revolutionizing personal computing, a young Steve Jobs was already diving deep into electronics. In eighth grade, he built a science fair project titled “What is the Silicon-Controlled Rectifier?” Now, that piece of early history is up for grabs.
  As of Wednesday morning, bidding on the project has reached $8,475. The item is part of RR
  
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• Apple’s ‘HomePad’ to home screen said to feature ‘Faces’

  19-08-2026 21:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Many in the Apple rumor community, tech media, and forums casually refer to the 7-inch squarish-screened HomePod / smart home hub) as “HomePad.”
  Apple’s latest macOS beta has spilled some intriguing details about a long-rumored HomePod with a built-in display.
  Buried in the code are references to customizable “faces,” widgets, Smart Stacks, privacy-aware features, and even a wall-mountable version—hints that the smart speaker we’ve known for years may fi
  
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• Meta ran ads for AI app promising to ‘Nudify’ female politicians; Apple pulls it from App Store

  19-08-2026 20:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Meta recently ran advertisements on its platforms for an AI tool that encouraged users to generate nonconsensual intimate images and videos of women, including deepfakes resembling female U.S. politicians, despite the company’s explicit bans on sexual content and “nudify” apps.
  The app, called Kromix and marketed as an “AI image styler,” featured video ads that WIRED reviewed. One advertisement showed a woman closely resembling a prominent female U.S. politician st
  
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• Apple TV’s hit comedy ‘Bad Monkey’ returns for season two on December 2nd

  19-08-2026 19:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV’s “Bad Monkey” season two, starring Vince Vaughn, premieres Wednesday, December 2nd.
  Apple TV on Wednesday revealed first-look images from the second season of its acclaimed comedy “Bad Monkey,” starring and executive produced by Vince Vaughn and hailing from award-winning creator and executive producer Bill Lawrence. Based on Carl Hiaasen’s bestselling novel and enduring cult favorite, the 10-episode sophomore season will revolve around an all-new or
  
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• Why Apple is rallying in morning trading

  19-08-2026 17:13 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple (AAPL) is rallying this morning (around +2.8% to the ~$318 as of mid-morning ET on August 19, 2026), mainly due to a major overhaul of its App Store terms for European developers that investors view as reducing regulatory risk.
  Apple announced changes (following collaboration with the European Commission) that scrap the controversial per-install Core Technology Fee for apps distributed outside the App Store. It replaces that with a simpler flat 5% “Core Technology Commission”
  
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• Apple simplifies EU App Store fees, replaces complex structure with flat commissions

  19-08-2026 16:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  This week, Apple announced significant changes to its business terms for apps in the European Union, aiming to resolve ongoing disagreements with the European Commission under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The updates introduce a unified set of commission-based terms for all developers distributing apps in the EU, eliminate several prior fees, and take effect on October 1st. Developers can begin signing the new terms immediately.
  The European Commission welcomed the changes and said it would m
  
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• Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods must heed lessons of Meta Ray-Bans Pervert Glasses, warns Bloomberg’s Dave Lee

  19-08-2026 15:12 via macdailynews.com
  
  In an opinion column on Wednesday, Bloomberg News’ Dave Lee argues that Apple’s imminent AI-enhanced wearable (revealed through a leaked demo video embedded in an upcoming macOS update) represents a pivotal moment for the company, but one that carries significant risks if privacy is mishandled.
  The 13-second video shows a man wearing AirPods holding up a book, with a voice-over promoting “Visual Intelligence”: “your world becomes savable. See something you like? Ju
  
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• AirPods Max 2 are $120 off this week

  18-08-2026 22:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  AirPods Max 2 feature a new high dynamic range amplifier for even cleaner audio while maintaining the incredible sound signature of AirPods Max.
  Apple’s AirPods Max 2 are currently available on Amazon for $429, marked down from their regular $549 price. That $120 discount is offered on two colors this week.
  These over-ear headphones are powered by the Apple H2 chip and deliver up to 1.5x more effective Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation, along with a more natural-soundi
  
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• tvOS 27 leak points to Siri AI coming to Apple TV 4K

  18-08-2026 21:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s current Apple TV 4K and its Siri Remote
  Siri AI was unveiled this summer for most Apple platforms (currently available only in betas) — but Apple TV and HomePod were left out. Fresh evidence from the tvOS 27 simulator in Xcode now strongly suggests the AI-powered assistant is on the way for Apple TV 4K this fall, potentially tied to new hardware.
  Ryan Christoffel for 9to5Mac:‎I’ve long assumed that Siri AI will come to Apple TV and HomePod this fall, but Apple can&r
  
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• Apple’s AI stance turns into stock market baggage as investor sentiment shifts

  18-08-2026 20:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s positioning as a relative outsider to the artificial intelligence spending boom – which had propelled its shares earlier in 2026 – has flipped into a liability as market sentiment pivots back toward AI beneficiaries, according to a report by Bloomberg News’ Ryan Vlastelica.
  For much of the first half of the year, investors treated Apple as an “anti-AI” play. The company largely avoided the massive capital expenditures on data centers and computing inf
  
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• macOS Screen Sharing flaw already exploited in the wild to install crypto miners

  18-08-2026 19:44 via macdailynews.com
  
  A recently patched vulnerability in macOS Screen Sharing that let attackers gain remote control without credentials is now being actively exploited. The Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Center (NCSC-NL) reports attackers have used it to seize root access on exposed systems and install Monero crypto miners. Apple issued fixes in macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 (and corresponding updates for Sonoma and Sequoia); users who haven’t updated should do so immediately.
  Tim Hardwick for MacRumors:&lr
  
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• Apple announces changes for apps in the European Union

  18-08-2026 18:42 via macdailynews.com
  
  Following close collaboration with the European Commission, Apple announced changes to its business terms for apps in the EU.
  Apple today announced changes to its business terms for apps in the European Union, following close collaboration with the European Commission. These changes resolve Apple’s disagreements with the Commission over business terms and alternative distribution. They also reduce complexity by moving every developer that distributes apps in the EU to a single set of busin
  
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• New Apple TV 4K expected to include improved Siri Remote

  18-08-2026 16:38 via macdailynews.com
  
  The current Siri Remote features a touch-enabled clickpad
  Apple’s long-awaited next-generation Apple TV 4K is on the way and will ship with an upgraded Siri Remote, according to findings from macOS 26.7 code reported by MacRumors.
  While the code does not spell out the exact improvements to the remote, its presence strongly indicates a new Apple TV model is nearing release after years of speculation. The device is expected to be powered by an A17 Pro chip or a newer processor and is likely
  
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• Apple TV debuts trailer for ‘Slow Horses’ season six

  18-08-2026 15:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Season six of “Slow Horses” premieres Wednesday, September 16th on Apple TV.
  Apple TV on Tuesday unveiled the trailer for season six of “Slow Horses,” the Emmy and BAFTA TV Award-winning spy drama starring Academy Award winner Sir Gary Oldman, who has been honored with Golden Globe, Emmy Award, Actor Award and BAFTA TV Award nominations for his outstanding performance in the series. Adapted from “Joe Country” and “Slough House,” the sixth and seven
  
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• Nearly half of iPhone Pro owners ready to snap up Apple’s foldable iPhone

  17-08-2026 23:13 via macdailynews.com
  
  3D render claiming to depict Apple’s first foldable iPhone (image: Jon Prosser)
  New Telsyte research shows Australian smartphone buyers are still splashing out on premium devices, with Apple holding nearly half the market. The standout finding? Almost 50% of iPhone Pro owners say they’d buy an Apple foldable — and one in six would even pay more than $3,000 for it—potentially turning foldables mainstream.
  Trevor Long for EFTM:‎With the foldable category in the eyes of
  
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• What’s new in iOS 27 beta 6

  17-08-2026 21:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  iOS 27
  Apple released iOS 27 beta 6 to developers on August 17, 2026, just six days after beta 5. The build number is 24A5418b (replacing 24A5408d from the prior beta). Matching beta 6 updates also rolled out for iPadOS 27, macOS 27 “Golden Gate,” tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and HomePod software.
  This late-stage beta shifts focus from major new features to stability, performance polish, bug fixes, and minor interface refinements as Apple prepares for the expected September publ
  
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• Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.2

  17-08-2026 21:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, a security-focused update for the current generation of its desktop operating system. The update became available on August 17, 2026, via Software Update in System Settings on compatible Macs.
  macOS Tahoe (version 26) is the major release that succeeded macOS Sequoia. The 26.6.2 point update delivers security fixes that were first made available in the macOS Golden Gate 27 beta. Apple’s release notes describe it simply as providing security fixes for
  
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• Apple releases iOS 26.6.1 for iPhone

  17-08-2026 19:44 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has released iOS 26.6.1, a point update for iPhone users, on August 17, 2026. The software is available now via Settings > General > Software Update on compatible devices.
  This is a security-focused release. Apple’s official release notes state: “This update provides security fixes for your iPhone.” Users are directed to Apple’s security content page (support.apple.com/100100) for details on the fixes, though the full list of addressed vulnerabilities may not
  
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• Rothschild & Co Redburn upgrades Apple to Buy, raises price target to $400

  17-08-2026 18:29 via macdailynews.com
  
  Rothschild & Co Redburn has upgraded Apple (AAPL) to Buy from Neutral and raised its price target to $400 from $260, citing stronger-than-expected iPhone growth driven by the company’s planned entry into the premium foldable smartphone market.
  Analyst Timm Schulze-Melander and the firm project iPhone sales growing at a 12% compound annual rate through fiscal 2030 — up to 14% above consensus expectations. The key catalyst is the anticipated launch of the iPhone Ultra, Apple&rsquo
  
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• Apple Fitness+ may be eyeing live workouts, job listing hints

  17-08-2026 16:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Fitness+, an award-winning fitness and wellness service, is now available in Japan.
  Apple could be preparing to introduce live content to its Fitness+ service, according to a recent job listing spotted by MacRumors.
  The company is hiring a Studio Producer for Fitness+ with a strong background in live or live-to-tape multi-camera production. The in-person role, based at Apple’s Santa Monica studio and posted last month, seeks a “creative collaborator” who is “excited
  
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• Apple to overhaul app tracking consent rules after German antitrust probe

  17-08-2026 15:11 via macdailynews.com
  
  With App Tracking Transparency, apps are required to get a user’s permission to track or access their device’s advertising identifier.
  Apple will modify its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework to address concerns that it unfairly favored the company’s own apps over third-party developers, Germany’s competition authority announced on Monday.
  The Federal Cartel Office in Düsseldorf said it has closed a years-long investigation after Apple committed to changes in
  
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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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