9to5 Mac

• Apple announces when you can start the iPhone Duo pre-order process
  September 29, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  iPhone Duo pre-orders start on Friday, October 16, but Apple just announced when you can get an early start on the process. Here are the details. more…
• Early fall Prime Day deals now live: MacBook, AirTag 2, MagSafe gear, TVs, smart speakers, more
  September 29, 2026 by Justin Kahn
  Amazon’s early fall Prime Day sale is in full swing with thousands of price drops already up for grabs. While there will be plenty more Apple gear dropping in price come next week, we are already seeing AirTag 2 at the lowest price yet, $500 off this M5 Pro MacBook Pro, up to $150 off […]
• iOS 27.2: Three new features coming soon to your iPhone
  September 29, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  iOS 27.0.1 just launched yesterday, but Apple is already well on its way to preparing iOS 27.2 as a forthcoming iPhone update (with 27.1 likely iPhone Duo-only). Here are three new features coming with iOS 27.2. more…
• AirPods Pro 3 and more just got new firmware update in beta
  September 29, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Apple has new beta firmware rolling out now for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and select other models. Here are the details. more…
• Apple releases guide to help families ‘build healthy digital habits’
  September 29, 2026 by Chance Miller
  Apple has teamed up with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to launch a new guide to “help families create healthy digital habits.” The new guide follows Apple’s launch of a range of new child safety features in iOS 27. more…

Macworld

• Anker’s 220W power bank double-duty charging station gets a rare $80 price drop
  September 29, 2026
  Macworld Anker Prime power bank with charging base View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick – pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); […]
• Support document seems to confirm new Apple TV 4K is coming
  September 29, 2026
  Macworld Apple doesn’t usually comment on rumors. If they do, the comment is so vague that it doesn’t really say anything. But sometimes Apple slips up and inadvertently lets us know something new is coming. As spotted by MacRumors, an update to a lossless audio support document dated September 28, 2026, states that “Hi-Res Lossless […]
• If you’re not running OS 27, there’s an important update waiting for you
  September 29, 2026
  Macworld If you haven’t gotten around to updating your iPhone or Mac to OS 27, Apple hasn’t forgotten about you. Alongside iOS 27.0.1 and macOS 27.0.1 on Monday, Apple also released an update for older devices that can’t or don’t want to take the leap to OS 27. You won’t get any new features, but […]
• Ugreen MagFlow Pro Power Bank review: Exceptional 10K battery performance
  September 29, 2026
  Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Large battery capacity Top performance 25W wireless or 45W wired charging Built-in USB-C cable Liquid cooling tech Digital display Cons No kickstand Our Verdict With the best battery performance we’ve measured from a 10K power bank, genuinely fast 45W wired charging, and a built-in USB-C cable for convenience, the […]
• Baseus PicoGo Air 5K review: The thinnest, lightest iPhone power bank we’ve tested
  September 29, 2026
  Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Equal thinnest wireless power bank Lightest magnetic power bank Above average performance Available in latest Apple colors Cons 15W not 25W Our Verdict At just 0.27 inches thick, it’s as slim a magnetic wireless power bank as you can find, and it’s the only ultra-thin portable charger available in […]

Technology

• Ukrainian Science Academy, Struck by Drone, Played Key Role in Research
  September 29, 2026 by Robin George Andrews and Nataliia Novosolova
  Over 90 percent of Ukraine’s scientific discoveries have been attributed to Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, including advancements in astronomy and military technology.
• OpenAI Ignored Employees’ Warnings About Safely Testing A.I. Models
  September 29, 2026 by Sheera Frenkel, Dustin Volz and Dylan Freedman
  Employees and security researchers said that they had cautioned the company on safely testing its A.I. models and strengthening its corporate infrastructure, but that OpenAI did not listen.
• OpenAI Unveils Dots, New A.I. Agents to Rival Meta’s Muse
  September 29, 2026 by Emmy Martin
  The ChatGPT maker unveiled agents that act as assistants, just weeks after Meta released Muse, as it faces scrutiny over incidents involving its technology.
• Is Claude Conscious? Inside Anthropic’s Quest to Instill Morality Into Its A.I. Models
  September 29, 2026 by Elizabeth Dias
  In a series of private meetings, the company consulted religious scholars to help instill morality into its A.I. models — and make the case that Claude could be conscious.
• College Students Flex Their Power in A.I. Investment Frenzy
  September 29, 2026 by Erin Griffith
  Dorm Room Fund, a program that lets college students invest in their peers, raised a new $50 million fund as the competition for young founders ramps up.

Personal Tech

• Complaints About Meta’s ‘Pervert Glasses’ Won’t Slow Tech’s Wearable Gadgets Drive
  September 24, 2026 by Brian X. Chen and Eli Tan
  Meta’s smart glasses are the latest in a line of products to raise eyebrows over privacy. That’s not stopping other companies from creating similar devices.
• I Gave My Life Over to Meta’s A.I. Agent and Was Blown Away
  September 22, 2026 by Eli Tan
  Muse, Meta’s A.I. agent, helped handle my dental insurance, booked dinner reservations and created a podcast for me. It also required my most personal data, and trust.
• 4 Strategies to Battle ‘Techflation’
  September 19, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  With phone and computer prices soaring, it helps to know the true cost of owning electronics so you can bring those numbers down.
• Risks for Clicks: Why Online Influencers Push Shock Content
  September 14, 2026 by Mark Walker
  A growing number of social media creators are pushing the boundaries of safety and good taste to feed algorithms and win followers.
• How the New iPhone Duo’s Glass Screen Bends Without Breaking
  September 11, 2026 by William J. Broad
  The screens of foldable phones are a triumph of materials science and microengineering.