9to5 Mac

• Blender for iPad development on hold after prioritizing Android tablets
  February 27, 2026 by Zac Hall
  Last summer, the team behind the open-source 3D creation software Blender made news after confirming iPad Pro support was planned. Seven months later, however, the project appears to be on hold as an Android tablet version takes priority. more…
• Would any of the reported MacBook compromises be a deal-breaker for you? [Poll]
  February 27, 2026 by Ben Lovejoy
  Apple clearly needs some way of distinguishing the upcoming low-cost MacBook from the more expensive MacBook Air. We’d wondered whether color might be sufficient to limit cannibalization, but it’s been suggested that the new machine may have a number of compromises. 9to5Mac readers aren’t really the target market for an entry-level machine, but some might […]
• Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 now available on Apple TV
  February 26, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  More than two years after its first season wrapped, Apple TV has finally premiered the long-awaited return of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Here’s what to expect. more…
• Apple asks court to dismiss proposed class action over Siri AI fraud claims
  February 26, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  The lawsuit accuses Apple of having misled investors about the timeline and readiness of its Apple Intelligence and Siri features, as well as in relation to the Epic Games case. Here are the details. more…
• Netflix drops bid to buy HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery
  February 26, 2026 by Zac Hall
  Netflix won’t be the new owners of Warner Bros. Discovery after all. Back in December, the company beat out Paramount with a huge $83 billion deal to acquire WBD, but today the company dropped its bid. more…

Macworld

• Apple testing a Studio Display with high-end ports and speakers
  February 27, 2026
  Macworld It’s no secret that Apple is working on a new generation of its Studio Display with ProMotion and HDR, but it may not be just one model. After taking a deeper look at internal Apple files, Macworld has found evidence that suggests there are actually two separate models in development. Last year, we reported […]
• What do Apple fans want? An iBook… er SE… er MacBook!
  February 27, 2026
  Macworld Next week, Apple is expected to release a new laptop, one that will be the lowest-priced MacBook in the company’s lineup. It’s new territory for Apple, and a new choice that fills a need amongst Apple customers. Because of that, anticipation has built up for this new product. Maybe you want to buy one, […]
• Apple’s new MacBook has one job
  February 27, 2026
  Macworld Next week is going to be a big one for Apple. Along with a new iPhone and iPads, Apple is rumored to launch its most anticipated Mac release since Apple silicon’s debut. According to reports, Apple is going to release a new entry in the MacBook lineup, a budget laptop that can compete with […]
• Apple’s March event: 6 burning questions
  February 27, 2026
  Macworld In recent years, Apple has increasingly reserved its media events for major announcements, such as flagship iPhone launches. Iterative product updates with chip bumps now often get the “silent press release” treatment, as the advancements are too insignificant to warrant hour-long keynotes. On March 4, Apple is hosting what it’s calling an “experience” for […]
• This bundle with 14 Mac apps & 1,000+ learning courses is just $69.99
  February 27, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: Get 14 Mac productivity apps plus lifetime access to 1,000+ StackSkills courses for just $69.99 (MSRP $1,069.87). Most bundles sound impressive but end up collecting digital dust. The Mac Magic App Bundle with StackSkills Lifetime is different. For $69.99 (MSRP: $1,069.87), you’re getting 14 practical Mac apps, plus lifetime access to over 1,000 online courses. Let’s start […]

Technology

• Anthropic Says It Cannot ‘Accede’ to Pentagon in Talks Over A.I.
  February 27, 2026 by Julian E. Barnes and Sheera Frenkel
  Anthropic said it was standing firm on not having its A.I. used in certain scenarios by the Pentagon, which has imposed a Friday deadline on the company to give unfettered access to its technology.
• Is A.I. Eating the Labor Market? + The Latest on the Pentagon, OpenClaw and Alpha School
  February 27, 2026 by Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Whitney Jones, Rachel Cohn, Vjeran Pavic, Katie McMurran, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Rowan Niemisto, Diane Wong and Leah Shaw Dameron
  “I think the mere fact that the markets can move so much, based on almost nothing, underscores how high anxiety is right now.”
• South Korea Clears Way for Google Maps to Fully Operate
  February 27, 2026 by John Yoon
  South Korea approved Google’s request to export detailed map data, reversing a longstanding restriction that made the tool largely nonfunctional.
• A World Where All Is Free? That’s Elon Musk’s Theory of ‘Sustainable Abundance.’
  February 27, 2026 by Ryan Mac
  The Tesla and SpaceX chief has told his followers that they will live in a world where robots will take care of every need and people do not have to work, in what has become his latest slogan.
• Elon Musk’s Secret Web of Companies in Texas
  February 27, 2026 by Kirsten Grind, Susanne Craig, Alex Klavens and Leo Dominguez
  The megabillionaire was tied to about 90 companies in the state, which he uses for everything from paying nannies to buying land to supporting Donald Trump’s re-election, according to a Times examination.

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.