9to5 Mac

• Deals: Mac mini $110 off, Milanese Loop 25% off, Anker 25W display MagSafe stand, Home Key ULTRALOQ $132, more
  January 14, 2026 by Justin Kahn
  Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to roll starting off with Apple’s mid-range M4 Mac mini at $110 off the list price. We also have the most affordable 13-inch M5 iPad Pro at $150 off alongside a new all-time low on the official Apple Milanese Loop in black and a solid discount on its […]
• Gemini rolling out ‘Personal Intelligence’ beta that uses Gmail & your Google apps data
  January 14, 2026 by 9to5Google
  Google’s goal with Gemini is to make a “personal, proactive, and powerful” assistant. The Gemini app today is adding “Personal Intelligence” in beta. This lets Gemini use the data Google already has about you to “supercharge” and personalize responses. more…
• Apple Card is already hurting JPMorgan Chase’s bottom line
  January 14, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Last week Apple confirmed what had long been rumored: Chase is becoming the new issuer of Apple Card. Per The Wall Street Journal, the move is already making an impact on JPMorgan Chase’s bottom line—and not in a good way. more…
• Apple Arcade is getting Civilization VII and three more new games
  January 14, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Apple has just announced the latest new games coming to Apple Arcade, and there’s a big AAA title among them: Sid Meier’s Civilization VII. Here are the details. more…
• Apple’s latest MagSafe Battery accessory gets new firmware
  January 14, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  iPhone Air users, your MagSafe Battery pack has a new firmware update available now. Here are the details. more…

Macworld

• Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro: Everything we know so far
  January 14, 2026
  Macworld Apple launched the M5 MacBook Pro in October 2025, but many are still waiting for the company to launch the superior M5 Pro and M5 Max versions of the MacBook Pro. The good news is they may not have to wait for much longer, with the new MacBook Pro possibly launching in January 2026. […]
• 2026 iPad: Everything we know about Apple’s next entry-level tablet
  January 14, 2026
  Macworld 2026 iPad: In summary  Upgrade to an A19 chip  Increase of RAM to 8GB  N1 chip for wireless connectivity  Same display and design The current iPad was released in March 2025, and while it’s a perfectly good iPad for most people, it’s the only iPad that doesn’t support Apple Intelligence. Apple is reportedly planning to update […]
• Latest AirPods Pro 3 firmware update appears to fix ANC issues
  January 14, 2026
  Macworld Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 have only been out for a couple of months, but there have already been several firmware updates to iron out early performance issues. Just last month, we got version 8B30, and now Apple has pushed version 8B34 to all users. As usual, Apple didn’t supply any specific release notes for […]
• Best VPN deals 2026: Get a cheap VPN for Mac, iPhone or iPad with these discounts
  January 14, 2026
  Macworld If you want to unblock regional content on streaming services like Netflix, iPlayer, and Prime, or access websites that aren’t available in your region, or without ID, a VPN is an essential tool. A good VPN will work with all your Apple devices, including a Mac, iPad, iPhone, and even an Apple TV in […]
• 20 years ago, the first MacBook Pro changed the world. Will history repeat itself?
  January 14, 2026
  Macworld Anyone looking for a new computer these days would be wise to check out the MacBook Pro. It’s easily one of the best laptops in the world and combines power and portability in ways that most of its rivals can only hope to match. But how did Apple’s flagship laptop get here? This week […]

Technology

• Starlink Users in Iran Get Free Internet Access, Nonprofits Say
  January 13, 2026 by Natallie Rocha
  Under a near-total communications blackout, users of Elon Musk’s satellite service have gotten online without paying, organizations that work on tech issues said.
• Microsoft Pledges to Pay More for Electricity, Drawing Praise From Trump
  January 13, 2026 by Karen Weise
  The tech giant is responding to concerns that data centers are driving up electricity costs in some communities.
• Can We Build a Better Social Network?
  January 13, 2026 by Kevin Roose and Casey Newton
  A “Hard Fork” and “Search Engine” collaboration.
• Stewart Cheifet, Host of TV’s ‘Computer Chronicles,’ Dies at 87
  January 12, 2026 by Trip Gabriel
  He spent two decades hosting the PBS series, during the formative years of personal computing. It was seen in more than 300 cities at its peak.
• Meta Plans to Cut 10% to 15% of Employees in Reality Labs Business
  January 12, 2026 by Mike Isaac and Eli Tan
  The layoffs are set to be announced this week and would affect Meta’s work on the metaverse, as the company spends heavily on building artificial intelligence.

Personal Tech

• The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2026
  January 8, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  From talking computers to self-driving cars, here are the trends to watch.
• Gmail to Let Users Change Their Addresses While Keeping Data
  December 30, 2025 by Adeel Hassan
  Under the shift, which Google said would eventually be rolled out to all users, old addresses would remain active. Messages and services would not be lost.
• Decoding the A.I.-Driven Tech Lingo From 2025
  December 30, 2025 by Brian X. Chen
  Here’s a cheat sheet for decoding this year’s A.I.-driven tech lingo, from RAG to superintelligence.
• Worn Down by Worry, Parents Look Longingly at Australia’s Social Media Ban
  December 27, 2025 by Adam Satariano and Lynsey Chutel
  After the country barred children under 16 from using social media, many parents have been asking whether similarly tough action is needed in their own countries.
• Handy Phone Features Can Save You Holiday Time
  December 24, 2025 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  Try these useful shortcuts for sharing your Wi-Fi with guests, wrangling your to-do list or deciding what to do with family and friends.