9to5 Mac

• Apple TV just revealed two new movies coming soon
  April 17, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Apple TV already had a packed movie lineup laid out for this year, but the streamer recently revealed two more titles that are coming—one of which premieres next month. Here are the details. more…
• iPhone 18 Pro release date: Here’s when Apple’s new flagship is coming
  April 17, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Apple’s new flagship iPhone 18 Pro and companion models are expected to be unveiled this fall, following the same pattern the company has followed for years. Here’s when to expect the iPhone 18 Pro announcement, release date, and details on the lineup. more…
• Deals: New unlocked iPhone Air $150 off, MacBook Air up to $300 off orig. list, 24GB M5 MacBook Pro, iPad $299, more
  April 17, 2026 by Justin Kahn
  Alongside the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 price drop, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the M4 MacBook Air 512GB at $300 off original price sitting next to the same M5 model for $50 more alongside a relatively rare chance to score a deal on unlocked iPhone Air units – it is now all-time low […]
• iOS 26.4 revamps Apple Account pages inside apps with new design
  April 17, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  iOS 26.4 brought a variety of new features and changes when it launched last month, including a design overhaul for Apple Account screens in several system apps. Here’s what’s changed. more…
• Anthropic launches Claude Design following Opus 4.7 model upgrade
  April 17, 2026 by Zac Hall
  After two previous design-related updates this week, Anthropic is out with a new product today: Claude Design. The new Claude Design joins an existing suite of Mac tools, including Claude Cowork and Claude Code. more…

Macworld

• Apple TV this week: ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ is now streaming
  April 17, 2026
  Macworld What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s […]
• Save big on an M5 MacBook Pro loaded with RAM
  April 17, 2026
  Macworld Apple MacBook Pro M5 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; }); })(); If you’re going […]
• Sonos Play review: Big, bold sound in a portable speaker at a premium price
  April 17, 2026
  Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Compact, portable design Strong sound, with firm bass Wireless charging dock included Supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and AirPlay 2 Cons No mains adaptor included Wired input requires optional adaptor Weighs 1.3kg Our Verdict There are cheaper Bluetooth speakers available, but the use of Wi-Fi and AirPlay makes the Sonos Play […]
• Plugable 10-in-1 USB-C Hub review: Portable dock alternative with 2.5Gb Ethernet
  April 17, 2026
  Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 10 ports in portable form 125W PD 3.1 to host laptop 8K/30Hz or 4K/144Hz video support 2.5Gb Ethernet Cons Slow card readers Our Verdict With 125W passthrough PD 3.1 power, 2.5Gb Ethernet, and 8K video, it’s closer in firepower to bigger, bulkier docking stations but in a far more […]
• iPhone 18 Pro colors revealed: Exclusive look at Apple’s 2026 models
  April 17, 2026
  Macworld It’s iPhone leaks season again. In just a couple of months, Apple is expected to unveil three new phones: the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, and a new foldable iPhone now rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra. But as always, one of the most important questions for buyers will be, What […]

Technology

• How Do You Measure an A.I. Boom?
  April 17, 2026 by Kevin Roose
  A chart created by METR, a nonprofit A.I. organization, has become an industrywide obsession as it measures the rapid development of big A.I. systems.
• Through A.I. Glasses-Powered Translation, Korea’s Theaters Hope for a K-Pop Moment
  April 17, 2026 by Hahna Yoon
  Producers and the cultural authorities hope that technology can overcome a language barrier and take the country’s shows to the world.
• A.I. Backlash Turns Violent + Kara Swisher on Healthmaxxing + The Zuck Bot Is Coming
  April 17, 2026 by Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Whitney Jones, Rachel Cohn, Vjeran Pavic, Chris Wood, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano, Rowan Niemisto and Alyssa Moxley
  Is anti-A.I. radicalization a growing trend?
• Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.
  April 16, 2026 by Farah Stockman, Neal E. Boudette and John Ismay
  Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.
• I Feel So Sorry for My A.I. Sunglasses
  April 16, 2026 by Sam Anderson
  Plenty of people hate Mark Zuckerberg’s superintelligent, supercharged spectacles. I was ready to hate them, too.

Personal Tech

• I Feel So Sorry for My A.I. Sunglasses
  April 16, 2026 by Sam Anderson
  Plenty of people hate Mark Zuckerberg’s superintelligent, supercharged spectacles. I was ready to hate them, too.
• Spice Up Your Cooking Skills With Help From Your Phone
  April 15, 2026 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  Recipe apps and artificial intelligence can give you a boost, but free tools already on your device can also assist with meal planning and preparation.
• A.I. Chatbots Want Your Health Records. Tread Carefully.
  March 23, 2026 by Brian X. Chen and Teddy Rosenbluth
  Following rivals like Amazon and OpenAI, Microsoft is upgrading its artificially intelligent assistant to track your health. There are benefits and risks to consider.
• Paul Brainerd Dies at 78; Pioneered Desktop Publishing With PageMaker
  March 21, 2026 by Michael S. Rosenwald
  His software brought printing into the digital age, allowing users to stop manually splicing columns of text and graphics and instead create layouts on a virtual pasteboard.
• Useful Local Travel Apps to Download Before You Go Abroad
  March 19, 2026 by Ruffin Prevost
  Ride-hailing, dining and navigation apps you rely on at home may not be the best options in many countries. Here are local alternatives to download before you go.