9to5 Mac

• Anthropic adding voice mode to Claude Code in gradual rollout
  March 3, 2026 by Zac Hall
  Vibe coding is becoming voice coding with Anthropic’s latest Claude Code feature rollout. more…
• Apple promoting Mac gaming with three presentations at GDC next week
  March 3, 2026 by Zac Hall
  Apple is attending this year’s Game Developers Conference in San Francisco in an official capacity with three presentations on the calendar for March 11. more…
• New Studio Display vs Studio Display XDR: Here’s everything different
  March 3, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Apple unveiled two Mac displays today: a new Studio Display and a Studio Display XDR. Here’s everything that’s different (and the same) between the two models. more…
• Your Mac might not support the Studio Display XDR’s best feature
  March 3, 2026 by Chance Miller
  Apple announced the all-new Studio Display XDR today, and it has several key upgrades over the basic Studio Display, including a 120Hz refresh rate. However, you’ll need a newer Mac to take advantage of that higher refresh rate. Here’s everything you need to know. more…
• OpenAI releases GPT-5.3 Instant update to make ChatGPT less ‘cringe’
  March 3, 2026 by Zac Hall
  OpenAI has released an update to ChatGPT that it says should make its most commonly used model less “cringe” and more natural. Users should see fewer overly dramatic, jarring responses as a result. more…

Macworld

• Your Mac might not work with the new Studio Displays
  March 3, 2026
  Macworld After what seemed like forever, Apple on Tuesday finally updated its line of standalone displays. If you’ve been waiting for one, you’ll be able to preorder tomorrow for delivery next week. But before you drop a couple grand on one, there are important compatibility issues you need to know about—namely, your Mac or iPad […]
• M5 Pro & Max MacBook Pros: Your complete guide to Apple’s new Pro laptops
  March 3, 2026
  Macworld Apple has launched the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, available in either 14-inch or 16-inch models, with up to 2x faster SSD speeds and starting with 1TB of storage for M5 Pro and 2TB for M5 Max. Apple claims that the new MacBooks boast “the world’s fastest CPU core”, a […]
• Apple just revealed a lot about its ‘cheap’ MacBook
  March 3, 2026
  Macworld Apple has officially introduced the M5 MacBook Air, along with the M5 Pro and M5 Max variants of the MacBook Pro. Across the lineup, base storage and performance are up—and so are prices. The base MacBook Air now costs $100 more, while the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models come with an […]
• Apple March event live blog: Every new product as it happens
  March 3, 2026
  Macworld Aside from the launch of the AirTag 2 last month, it’s been a quiet year for Apple so far. But all that’s about to change this week. On Wednesday, Apple will hold a “special experience” in London, Shanghai, and New York City following a “big week” of announcements that all kick off on Monday. […]
• AirPods 4 with ANC drop to the lowest price of 2026
  March 3, 2026
  Macworld While it might still be snowing near you, the first days of spring are nearly here, and outdoor weather is just around the corner. Just in time, we have a fantastic discount on the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. Instead of getting them for their usual $179, you can snag these for $119 […]

Technology

• The British Watch Brand Apiar Goes Beyond Traditional Constraints
  March 3, 2026 by Thor Svaboe
  The tech-focused leaders of the British brand Apiar aim to stretch beyond watchmaking’s traditional material and manufacturing constraints.
• Ford and G.M. Face a Dilemma as China Excels in Electric Vehicles
  March 3, 2026 by Jack Ewing
  General Motors, Ford and other established automakers risk becoming relics if they don’t catch up to Chinese carmakers and technology companies in electric vehicles and self-driving cars.
• OpenAI Amends A.I. Deal With the Pentagon
  March 2, 2026 by Cade Metz and Julian E. Barnes
  The new pact includes additional protections to prevent the use of the company’s technology for mass surveillance of Americans.
• The Pentagon’s Favorite Tech Guy Is This Hawaiian Shirt-Wearing Founder
  March 2, 2026 by Sheera Frenkel and Cade Metz
  Palmer Luckey, who founded the defense tech start-up Anduril, has become the It Guy as President Trump aims to modernize the U.S. military with autonomous weapons.
• How Talks Between Anthropic and the Defense Dept. Fell Apart
  March 2, 2026 by Sheera Frenkel, Cade Metz and Julian E. Barnes
  The Pentagon and Anthropic were close to agreeing on the use of artificial intelligence. But strong personalities, mutual dislike and a rival company unraveled a deal.

Personal Tech

• A.I. Complicates Old Internet Privacy Risks
  February 26, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  Artificial intelligence is convenient and easy to use, but you should think about what you say to the chatbots.
• How to Watch Free Live Television on Your Phone or Tablet
  February 22, 2026 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  Whether by app or old-school antennas, budget-friendly options abound.
• How the A.I. Boom Could Push Up the Price of Your Next PC
  February 12, 2026 by Don Clark and Loren Elliott
  A.I. companies are buying up memory chips, causing the prices of those components — which are also used in laptops and smartphones — to soar.
• A.I. Personalizes the Internet but Takes Away Control
  February 10, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  The relentless addition of artificial intelligence in popular apps raises questions about what’s at stake. The answer: the future of the internet and its lifeblood, digital advertising.
• After Australia, Which Countries Could Be Next to Ban Social Media for Children
  February 3, 2026 by Lynsey Chutel
  Nations like France, Spain, Malaysia and Denmark are considering barring young people from platforms like Facebook and TikTok amid fears about their potential harm.