9to5 Mac

• Apple weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3, MacBook Pro up to $400 off, Series 11 $130 off, chargers, bands, more
  July 18, 2026 by Justin Kahn
  We are landing for another weekend edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break to highlight the summer price drop on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, as well as the lowest price in several months on AirPods 4 with ANC (or score a renewed premium down at $119). If a new Apple Watch is in line, the […]
• Apple raises iCloud+ subscription prices in several countries
  July 17, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  Following recent hardware price increases, along with subscription hikes in the US and other markets, Apple has now raised iCloud+ prices in several countries. Here are the details.
• Apple cites paused securities fraud case in bid to halt Epic proceedings
  July 17, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  Apple is citing a newly paused securities fraud lawsuit to support its request to pause further lower-court proceedings in its legal battle with Epic Games while the Supreme Court reviews part of the dispute. Here are the details.
• Investigation reveals dozens of disguised gambling apps on the App Store in Brazil
  July 17, 2026 by 9to5 Staff
  An investigation by 9to5Mac reveals dozens of apps that disguise gambling platforms as simple games and utilities. Here are the details.
• Apple increases iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11%
  July 17, 2026 by Chance Miller
  Apple has raised iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11% today. The changes affect the iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone Air, and iPhone 16e. Here are the exact increases and the likely explanation.

Macworld

• Turn your phone into a scanner for $24.97—but only through tomorrow
  July 18, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: Grab lifetime access to this iScanner for a one-time $24.97 (reg. $199.90) through July 19. There was a time when scanning a document meant walking over to a giant office machine, waiting for it to warm up, and hoping it didn’t jam. These days, the scanner most people need is already sitting in their pocket. That’s […]
• This $199.97 MacBook Air is the perfect grab-and-go Apple laptop
  July 18, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: Get a near-mint 2018 MacBook Air for $199.97 (reg. $1,199)—this lightweight, everyday laptop is perfect for travel, families, or as a second Mac. Not every MacBook has to be your primary computer. Sometimes the smartest buy is the one that’s always ready to travel, gets passed around the family, or lives in your backpack instead of […]
• New Mac malware pretends to be a login box that won’t go away
  July 17, 2026
  Macworld Security researcher Group-IB has discovered new Mac malware that it has dubbed ClickLock Stealer. As part of the installation of ClickLock Stealer, the installer will essentially lock your Mac until a login password is entered in a persistent window. Once a password is entered, the malware is installed and covertly captures data: browser credentials, […]
• Apple TV this week: ‘Lucky’ is now streaming
  July 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 […]
• Grab a 24,000mAh Anker portable charger for just $35 at Woot
  July 17, 2026
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Technology

• China’s Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Model, Threatening America’s Lead
  July 17, 2026 by Meaghan Tobin and Cade Metz
  China’s Moonshot AI unveiled a freely available artificial intelligence model that seemed to narrow the gap with cutting-edge offerings from U.S. tech companies.
• Meta in Talks to Lease Computing Power to Anthropic in Potential $10 Billion Deal
  July 17, 2026 by Eli Tan and Mike Isaac
  A deal would underline how scarce computing power is for artificial intelligence development, and could create a new business for Meta.
• Roger Summit, Who Invented an Early Online Search Service, Dies at 95
  July 17, 2026 by Michael S. Rosenwald
  A research scientist at Lockheed, he came up with the idea for a computer system that would search scientific and technical literature almost instantaneously.
• The A.I. Trade Secrets War + Economists Say ‘We Must Act Now’ + HatGPT
  July 17, 2026 by Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Whitney Jones, Rachel Cohn, Vjeran Pavic, Alyssa Moxley, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Rowan Niemisto and Diane Wong
  “I don’t know if the public understands this, but these companies hate each other.”
• White House Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches, Kalshi Says
  July 16, 2026 by Lauren McCarthy
  A technical assistant to President Trump won around $100,000, according to the prediction market, which flagged the activity to the federal government.

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.