9to5 Mac

• Report: Apple working on new Vision Pro, with different form factors on the table
  September 27, 2026 by Michael Burkhardt
  After the release of Vision Pro, everyone wanted to know how long it would be before the company could release a lighter version that isn’t so bulky on your face. For the longest time, we had been looking forward to a so-called Vision Air, codenamed N100. That project was shelved last year, though the company […]
• Apple hit with $5.7 billion verdict over Taptic Engine patent infringement
  September 27, 2026 by Chance Miller
  Apple must pay $5.7 billion for infringing on patents held by Taction Technology, a US jury ruled on Friday. The patents relate to Apple’s Taptic Engine, which is the hardware Apple uses to provide haptic feedback for notifications, button presses, and other interactions. Taction first filed the lawsuit in 2021, alleging Apple had “infringed and […]
• Best iPhone 18 Pro cases now available for purchase [Update #2]
  September 27, 2026 by Justin Kahn
  It is time to take a look at the best new iPhone 18 Pro cases. Apple has a new slate of Silicone and TechWoven models in color-matched treatments, joined by loads of our favorite third-party solutions we have been using for years. From built-in stands in new burgundy colorways, ultra grippy customizable models, and some […]
• These are the best MacBook deals right now: September 2026 Buyer’s Guide
  September 26, 2026 by Michael Burkhardt
  In recent years, Macs had been getting more and more affordable. Cheaper starting points, more memory and storage per dollar, and the introduction of MacBook Neo. For the first time, Apple had started to become one of the best values on the market. Unfortunately, Apple just drastically increased its prices because of the ongoing memory […]
• Indie App Spotlight: ‘QuillCue’ levels up your Siri AI experience with stored prompts
  September 26, 2026 by Michael Burkhardt
  Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. iOS 27 debuted to the public almost two weeks ago, with the flagship feature being Siri AI. While Siri AI was revolutionary […]

Macworld

• This $2,900 10TB cloud storage lifetime subscription is $270 today
  September 27, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: Cancel Dropbox and get an Internxt 10TB encrypted storage lifetime subscription for $269.97 (reg. $2,900) through Sept. 29 during this September Flash Sale. Cloud storage usually means a monthly bill that you’re stuck with indefinitely, and it doesn’t always guarantee your files are actually private. That’s why more people are switching to new platforms […]
• Through October 4, you can get these 20+ AI models for life for just $55
  September 27, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: ChatPlayground AI gives you 20+ popular AI models, and a lifetime subscription is only $55 through October 4. Most people who use AI end up paying for two or three chatbots at once. Most AI subscriptions are about $20 per month, so the cost adds up really fast, but that’s also not your only […]
• Best iPhone 18 cases for iPhone 18 Pro & 18 Pro Max
  September 26, 2026
  Macworld You waited months for Apple’s new iPhones to arrive, but it’s worth protecting that investment from day one. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are tougher than previous generations, but they can still be scratched, chipped or damaged in a drop. A good case also does more than protect your phone: it can […]
• This $30 AI storage cleanup app saves you from buying more cloud space
  September 26, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: Cleaner Kit for iOS is an AI-powered cleanup app for photos, videos, contacts, and email, and a lifetime Premium Plan subscription is on sale for $29.99 (reg. $104.97). An iPhone fills up fast with duplicate photos, blurry screenshots, and old emails nobody needs anymore. Cleaner Kit for iOS clears all of that with […]
• Stop renting your MS Office apps and get a permanent license for your Mac for $89.97
  September 26, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for $89.97 (MSRP $219) with a one-time license and no subscription or renewal fees. If recurring software costs are eating into your budget, a lifetime Office license can be a simpler way to handle the essentials. Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac […]

Technology

• As A.I. Accelerates, Governments Are Increasingly Being Left Behind
  September 27, 2026 by Adam Satariano and Cecilia Kang
  The gap between technology and policymaking has gotten wider than ever with artificial intelligence, leaving a global policy vacuum as A.I. models rapidly advance.
• TikTok to Pay Alabama $100 Million to Settle Social Media Addiction Claims
  September 26, 2026 by Cecilia Kang
  The settlement, which also includes changes to the platform’s features, is the latest in a string of agreements by companies to address child addiction.
• Anthropic’s Blacklisting by the Pentagon Was Legal, Federal Judges Rule
  September 25, 2026 by Sheera Frenkel
  The Pentagon had “ample support for its conclusion” that the A.I. company’s products could pose a national security risk, according to a Washington appeals court.
• OpenAI’s A.I. Went Rogue and Meddled With U.S. Government Websites
  September 25, 2026 by Kate Conger, Ana Swanson and Cecilia Kang
  The company did not learn until recently that its technology had meddled with websites for the Education and Commerce Departments and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• How OpenAI’s Rogue A.I. Agents Tried to Trick a Robot Detector
  September 25, 2026 by Dylan Freedman and Keith Collins
  A new report by a Bay Area start-up called Parse adds details to an incident that has shocked the A.I. world and led to calls for closer government regulation.

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.