9to5 Mac

• PSA: Beware of fake Mac crash reports out to steal your passwords, crypto wallets, more
  July 15, 2026 by Ben Lovejoy
  While macOS is generally very stable, there are times when an app will crash and your Mac will offer to send a diagnostic report to Apple. A new form of Mac malware has been discovered, which creates fake versions of this form, requesting your Mac password as part of the data collection. If you comply, […]
• Apple reaches agreement with Chinese government on Apple Intelligence rollout
  July 15, 2026 by Ben Lovejoy
  The new Siri and other Apple Intelligence features are currently only supported in the iOS 27 beta in English in a small number of countries, but Apple has promised that they will “quickly expand” to additional countries and languages. China posed a particular challenge for the company as the law there only permits partnering with […]
• A sneak peek at nine new(ish) emoji on the way
  July 15, 2026 by Ben Lovejoy
  Unicode’s emoji tsar Jennifer Daniel has given us a sneak peek at nine emoji set for release next year – though not all of them are entirely new. She says the committee responsible for the selection of emoji is doing some tidying up to help avoid misunderstandings …
• Limited series ‘Lucky’, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, premieres on Apple TV
  July 14, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  The first episodes of Lucky, Apple TV’s new limited series starring Anya Taylor-Joy (The Menu), are now streaming. Watch the trailer below.
• iOS 27: My favorite new iPhone features (other than AI)
  July 14, 2026 by Chance Miller
  The iOS 27 public beta is here, and the headlining changes are Siri AI and the array of new Apple Intelligence features. However, the update also includes plenty of non-AI features. Here are a few of my favorite iOS 27 features (other than Siri and AI).

Macworld

• My favorite running earbuds aren’t AirPods–and they cost less than $30
  July 15, 2026
  Macworld JLab Go Sport+ earbuds My favorite running earbuds cost less than $30 Learn more (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); […]
• Should you buy the MacBook Pro now or wait?
  July 15, 2026
  Macworld As of July 2026, it’s generally a good time to buy a MacBook Pro. Apple refreshed the lineup in early 2026 with the M5 Pro and M5 Max models, and the next major chip upgrade isn’t expected until 2027, so the current machines should remain powerful and relevant for years. The main downside is […]
• The new Siri is ChatGPT for people who hate AI
  July 15, 2026
  Macworld Siri AI is iOS 27’s most impactful addition. The rebuilt voice assistant finally delivers on the promises made by Apple Intelligence in 2024: it can pull user data from previous interactions, understand on-screen content, and execute in-app actions. The update goes even further by equipping Siri with real-time world knowledge and housing it in […]
• ESR’s New AirPods Pro 3 Cases Combine Style, Security, and Smarter Charging
  July 15, 2026
  Macworld Your AirPods Pro represent a serious investment, but their sleek white charging case can pick up faint scuffs just from being carried in a bag or pocket, plus its standard MagSafe magnet strength leaves something to be desired when paired with third-party chargers. ESR’s latest lineup—featuring the newly launched Pulse Lite Magnetic Case and […]
• Finally, a Find My–compatible tracker designed for wallets, passports, and more — now $24
  July 15, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: The MagTag is a rechargeable, Find My–compatible tracker that fits in your wallet like a credit card, and it’s currently on sale for $23.99 to help keep your essentials easy to find. Traditional trackers can be useful, but they aren’t always designed for slim items like wallets or card holders. The MagTag solves that problem with a credit […]

Technology

• From Twitter to X: 20 Years of Memes, Movements and Hot Takes
  July 15, 2026 by Neil Vigdor
  The first tweets from the public appeared on July 15, 2006, several months after a soft launch. It was rebranded as X after being acquired by Elon Musk.
• Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States
  July 14, 2026 by Ivan Penn
  A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.
• OpenAI Is Showing Kalshi’s World Cup Odds in ChatGPT
  July 14, 2026 by Mike Isaac
  The partnership, a first of its kind for the artificial intelligence company, will use the prediction market’s data to power some search results about the soccer tournament.
• U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales are Down but E.V. Chargers are Booming
  July 14, 2026 by Jack Ewing
  Electric vehicle chargers are proliferating in Southern states as fast food restaurants, stores and other businesses try to lure customers.
• The eBay Scandal Gets a Thriller-Like Documentary
  July 13, 2026 by David Streitfeld
  A newly available documentary, ‘Whatever It Takes,’ examines eBay workers’ plot to cyberstalk journalists and critics.

Personal Tech

• How to Turn Your Phone Into a Personal Health Dashboard
  July 9, 2026 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  Free apps from Google, Samsung and Apple can help you track your diet, exercise and well-being — and provide vital information during emergencies.
• How Meta’s Threads Became as Popular as X
  July 5, 2026 by Eli Tan
  The social platform that Meta once positioned as a rival to Elon Musk’s X now has 500 million monthly users. It increasingly resembles Reddit.
• How to Travel With a Car Seat
  July 1, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  Cumbersome car seats are a perennial headache for parents who take trips with their little ones, but the right gear and a little creativity can ease the burden.
• The Yoto Music Box Is a Ray of Hope Amid the ‘Techlash’
  July 1, 2026 by Brian X. Chen and Sam Bush
  Amid widespread “techlash” over addictive screens and apps, the Yoto, an audio player for children, shows there’s still a way to make money while doing something nice.
• How to Remove Apps You Never Use (or at Least Hide Them)
  June 21, 2026 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter.