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• NASA Mars lander powers through dust issue, can keep doing science work - CNET

  28-06-2021 19:10
  
  InSight gets some good news after dust piled up on its solar panels.
  
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• Choose screen time that encourages exploration instead of constant stimulation — this app is a flat $45

  11-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to Pok Pok for $44.97 with code PLAY for up to 10 devices and give kids ages 2–8 a calm, ad-free, Montessori-inspired screen experience focused on creativity and learning.Helping kids build a healthy relationship with screens isn’t easy, particularly when so many apps are noisy, overstimulating, or ad-driven. Pok Pok takes a slower, more intentional approach, offering a screen experience designed for young chil
  
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• Apple Watch Activity badges: Get the Heart Month challenge on Valentine’s Day

  10-02-2026 20:53 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know they’re just a simple little bit of visual flair, they don’t even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Gamification can be a great motivator, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many users to get more exercise.
  If you want to maximize your badge count, you’re going to want to chase down as many activity achievements as you can. Most are availa
  
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• Can Macs get viruses or are they really safe from malware?

  10-02-2026 20:17 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  For years it’s been generally accepted that Macs have been much safer than PCs when it comes to malware and virus attacks. So much so, that it’s commonplace for Apple users to have no cybersecurity protections running on their machines other than what’s already built-in to macOS. But, this vulnerability seems to have caught the attention of hackers, as malware attacks (especially those powered by new AI software) have begun to appear which target Macs and their users.
  
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• This super-light Logitech mouse is just $50 today

  10-02-2026 18:51 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Listen, we appreciate all Apple gear, but the Magic Mouse? Eh. Let’s just say it’s our favorite Apple product. So, if you’re looking for a good alternative, this Logitech G309 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse is a fantastic option, especially since it’s only $50, a massive 44 percent discount off its $90 MSRP.This mouse was built with precision in mind, featuring a 25K HERO sensor that will track movement closely whether you’re browsing or gaming. The Light
  
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• Apple smart home users need to upgrade their iPhone today

  10-02-2026 18:37 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Attention, Apple Home users: Today (February 10, 2026) is the last day that Apple will support its original HomeKit architecture. Starting on Wednesday, Apple will be rolling out a new version of Home for your smart home devices.According to Apple, “Any device connected to an updated home that doesn’t use iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, macOS 13.1, tvOS 16.2, or watchOS 9.2 or later will lose access to the updated home until you update the device. This includes people that you invite
  
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• Apple smart home users might need to upgrade their iPhone app today

  10-02-2026 18:37 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Attention, Apple Home users: Today (February 10, 2026) is the last day that Apple will support its original HomeKit architecture. Starting on Wednesday, Apple will be rolling out a new version of Home for your smart home devices.According to Apple, “Any device connected to an updated home that doesn’t use iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, macOS 13.1, tvOS 16.2, or watchOS 9.2 or later will lose access to the updated home until you update the device. This includes people that you invite
  
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• 2026 iPad Air: Everything you need to know

  10-02-2026 17:54 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s iPad Air was updated in March 2025, but other than a new M3 chip, not much changed about it. A year later, Apple is expected to update its mid-range tablet again with a performance-focused refresh rather than a redesign. Here’s everything you need to know about the new iPad Air for 2026.
  2026 iPad Air: At a glance
  What’s New: M4 chip, N1 wireless chip, possible price increaseWhat’s staying the same: Design, display, cameras, RAM2026 iPad Air per
  
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• How to stop an AirTag tracking you: Find & disable unknown AirTags

  10-02-2026 17:41 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  You may have heard reports of people using AirTags to track others, but what if it’s you who is being tracked? What if you are the one who sees the warning that an AirTag has been detected near you, and what should you do if that’s the case?The first thing is not to panic. It probably isn’t anything malicious. You might have found something someone had lost, or a pet with an AirTag in its collar might have taken a shine to you. You may also see an alert for other devic
  
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• The iPhone is a hit in China, and all it took was a new color

  10-02-2026 15:17 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s been making an awful lot of money lately, and it’s no secret that the iPhone 17 Pro was a key part of that success. (The less said about the iPhone Air, the better.) But only now are we starting to understand why that handset sold so well, at least in one crucial market.According to the Financial Times, Apple’s record-breaking recent sales in China are in large part due to what might seem like a small and cosmetic change. It’s all to do with the Cosmic Or
  
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• Sorry folks, Liquid Glass isn’t going anywhere

  10-02-2026 14:03 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Reports of Liquid Glass’s death were, it seems, greatly exaggerated. According to a new report, Apple has no plans to move on from the divisive software design for at least another year.In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman discusses Apple’s plans for iOS 27 this year, and concludes that, other than a new chatbot version of Siri, it will focus on fixes rather than features. And later in the newsletter he clarifies that this means we
  
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• We need this ‘1984’ MacBook case to be real

  10-02-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  One of the reasons why we’re Apple users is the iconic designs the company uses. For example, the current MacBook lineup has a beautiful design with a distinguished look that’s instantly recognizable and often imitated. Apple has a long history of iconic design, many of which are just beloved today as they were decades ago.Case maker Spigen is looking towards those past designs for inspiration. In an X post on Monday, the company posted a concept image of a MacBook case that
  
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• It’s over. The iPad won

  10-02-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Harken, if you will, back to a simpler time. A time when the Macalope’s columns were mostly concerned with dunking on people who said ridiculous things about Apple or Apple products.What happened to those days, Carol? We were so young. So full of life. Did you ever finish making that dating app? It was for people in open relationships in gated communities. What a terrible idea. But such was our pie-eyed optimism! The future was spread out before us like a cruise ship buffet, but w
  
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• This lifetime deal brings the modern Microsoft Office experience without the monthly bill — now 60% off

  10-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: This lifetime Microsoft Office 2024 license works for Mac or PC, and it’s on sale for $99.97 for a limited time.The main reason many people stick with Microsoft 365 is access to newer features, especially AI tools — but that advantage is gone. Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business delivers the latest versions of Microsoft’s apps with modern AI integrations, without locking you into a subscription. Instead of paying at least $99.99 every yea
  
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• Apple Original Films lands global rights to Sundance Film Festival selection ‘The Last First: Winter K2’

  09-02-2026 23:15 via macdailynews.com
  Sajid Sadpara appears in “The Last First: Winter K2.”
  Apple Original Films has announced it will expand its documentary feature slate with “The Last First: Winter K2,” the acclaimed Sundance Film Festival selection from director Amir Bar-Lev (“My Kid Could Paint That,” “The Tillman Story,” “Happy Valley”); Propagate Content, the award-winning production and talent powerhouse founded by Ben Silverman and Howard T. Owens; West Buttermilk;
  
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• Apple TV is about to bring back two of its best sci-fi series

  09-02-2026 22:26 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV has a deep bench of acclaimed sci-fi series, and two of its best are coming back soon: the Godzilla-starring Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and space race drama For All Mankind.more…
  
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• Why an M5 MacBook Pro launch in March keeps the M6 OLED dream alive this year

  09-02-2026 22:05 via 9to5mac.com
  Per Mark Gurman in his weekend Power On newsletter, Apple is preparing to launch M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros as early as the week of March 2. For those waiting on the major redesign with OLED displays and touch support, this spec bump revision that we expect first can’t come soon enough.Does waiting another month for the M5 Pro update to arrive rule out an M6 Pro release in 2026? There’s a good reason to keep the M6 Pro MacBook Pro dream alive this year.more…
  
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• Apple’s ‘The Studio’ and ‘Mr. Scorsese’ score at the 78th Annual Directors Guild Awards

  09-02-2026 22:03 via macdailynews.com
  Apple won in the Comedy, Documentary and Commercial categories at the 78th Annual Directors Guild Awards.
  Apple on Saturday landed three wins at the 78th Annual Directors Guild Awards, including Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series “The Studio” for Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary Series “Mr. Scorsese” for Rebecca Miller, as well as Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials for Kim Gehrig’s
  
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• Apple highlights how England Rugby uses iPads and Macs to analyze live match data

  09-02-2026 21:41 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has kicked off a new campaign, titled Apple at Play, showcasing how England Rugby uses Apple devices for in-game analysis. Watch it below.more…
  
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• Apple’s new ‘MacBook’ is coming: Here’s every rumored feature

  09-02-2026 21:29 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple is rumored to have a brand new ‘MacBook’ launching soon—a Mac laptop with no Air or Pro suffix. Here’s everything we know right now.more…
  
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• It sounds like Apple will continue a positive CarPlay trend around iOS 27

  09-02-2026 21:10 via 9to5mac.com
  When Apple previewed “next-generation CarPlay” in 2022, it felt like Apple froze development of the CarPlay version actually used by drivers. Eventually, next-gen CarPlay became CarPlay Ultra, and CarPlay for non-Aston Martin drivers rapidly started to see new improvements again. Now it sounds like that trend will continue either before or as part of iOS 27.more…
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 17e expected to deliver faster performance and improved efficiency

  09-02-2026 21:03 via macdailynews.com
  Apple’s iPhone 16e
  Apple’s 2026 product offensive is kicking off with the iPhone 17e, an eagerly awaited refresh to its entry-level smartphone lineup that promises meaningful upgrades without a price hike. According to Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter, the device — succeeding last year’s iPhone 16e — is slated to arrive imminently, potentially within days or weeks, positioning it as one of the earliest major hardware releases of th
  
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• DOJ faces investigation over removal of ICE-tracking apps from the App Store

  09-02-2026 20:59 via 9to5mac.com
  POLITICO reports that House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has launched an investigation into whether the Department of Justice pressured Apple and Google to remove ICEBlock and similar apps from the App Store and Play Store. Here are the details.more…
  
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• MagSafe Monday: This battery can power everything from your iPhone to your Macbook Air

  09-02-2026 20:51 via 9to5mac.com
  Battery technology has somewhat finally caught up with our devices and mobility. For a long time, if you wanted enough power to charge a MacBook Air or fast charge an iPhone, you had to carry a really heavy brick. You accepted the bulk because we needed the power. The CUKTECH 15 Air aims to solve that problem. It offers 65-watt charging speeds and a surprisingly slim design, making it a perfect companion for your mobile office.more…
  
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• Studio Display 2 coming soon with at least four big changes

  09-02-2026 20:49 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple first launched the Studio Display in March 2022 and it hasn’t received an update since then. That could be about to change, however, as rumors suggest the Studio Display 2 is imminent with at least four key changes…more…
  
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• The Apple Car lives through the Ferrari Luce

  09-02-2026 20:08 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’ve ever wondered what could’ve been with the Apple Car, you’ll now be able to satisfy your curiosity a bit. Ferrari on Monday announced the Luce, the company’s first electric vehicle. And the main designer behind the car’s cabin and controls is LoveFrom, the company headed by Apple’s former Chief Design Officer Jony Ive.Ferrari has posted several images of what the interior looks like, and you can’t help but think that this is a glimpse i
  
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• Apple’s groundbreaking low-cost MacBook is coming soon

  09-02-2026 20:00 via macdailynews.com
  Apple’s low-cost MacBook is coming soon. This all-new MacBook is the company’s highly anticipated entry-level laptop poised to shake up the budget segment. Sporting a display slightly under 13 inches and powered by an efficient iPhone-class chip — likely the A18 Pro — this device is engineered to directly challenge affordable Windows laptops and Chromebooks with a starting price expected well under $1,000, potentially around $699. As a more accessible gateway into the ma
  
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• AirPods 4 dropped under $100 just in time for Valentine’s Day

  09-02-2026 19:49 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you still haven’t gotten a gift for your significant other, today’s deal has you covered. Forget expensive chocolate and flowers and get a pair of AirPods 4 for just $99 at Amazon right now, a $30 discount and the best price we’ve seen this year.This is the version of AirPods 4 without ANC, but they’re no less of a winner. From crisp audio quality to a wireless charging case, these earbuds are designed to make your life so much better. Plus, they also improved
  
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• iOS 27 will reportedly focus on fixes over features

  09-02-2026 19:05 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Last year’s batch of “26” OS updates was dominated by the launch of Liquid Glass, Apple’s transparency-themed cross-platform design language. Liquid Glass, sadly, was not universally embraced, with some users finding it confusing or even illegible. And the company eventually had to offer a way to turn off some of its most extreme visual effects.Apple fans are now starting to think about the 2027 updates that will be announced at WWDC in June and rolled out to the
  
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• Apple CEO Cook: We’re making huge investments in AI. We are all in.

  09-02-2026 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  This past Thursday, Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook held a companywide meeting where he discussed, among other things, artificial intelligence. He largely reiterated remarks he made during an all-hands meeting last year — “without giving a grand vision for how the company will compete in this space,” Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg News. As part of the discussion, Cook touted the recent acquisition of Q.ai, an Israel startup with technology for interpreting facial mov
  
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