9to5 Mac

• Our top iPhone 18 Pro accessories to upgrade your setup [Update #2]
  September 30, 2026 by Justin Kahn
  Update 9/30: This post has now been updated with some additional accessories we have in our carts, and with the early fall Amazon Prime Day deals now flying, there are loads of tech accessories now seeing price drops right here and in our master roundup right here. We are taking look at some of the […]
• Report: Meta’s Muse crosses 5 million downloads amid massive advertising push
  September 30, 2026 by Marcus Mendes
  Meta’s streak at the top of the App Store continues in the US and Canada, as its AI assistant Muse is now past 5 million downloads, according to Sensor Tower. Here are the details. more…
• 9to5Mac Daily: September 30, 2026 – How John Ternus wants to reshape Apple
  September 30, 2026 by Seth Kurkowski
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Stuff:Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. […]
• iOS 27.2 adds new Messages feature that’s already a favorite
  September 30, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  iOS 27.2 is coming soon with several new features for iPhone users, including a Messages addition that was previously in the iOS 27 beta but later got pulled: Suggestions. more…
• Apple Invites for iPhone updated with three new features
  September 30, 2026 by Chance Miller
  Apple is rolling out a new version of its Apple Invites app for iPhone today. The update taps into new iOS 27 features, including improved photo sharing and Image Playground capabilities. more…

Macworld

• iPhone 18 Pro speakers ‘crackling and popping,’ some owners complain
  September 30, 2026
  Macworld It\’s been just 12 days since the iPhone 18 Pro went on sale, and some customers are already complaining about their phones. Specifically, at certain times the speakers produce a clicking, crackling, snapping, or “raspy” sound. As is often the case with such issues, affected parties congregated on a Reddit thread to discuss the […]
• New macOS malware masquerades as Zoom installer
  September 30, 2026
  Macworld Jamf Threat Labs has posted a report on new malware that attacks macOS. The malware installer presents itself as a Zoom installer that actually installs the app, but it also installs an infostealer dubbed CloudSyncD that works in the background to capture data and send it to the attacker. The installation is presented as […]
• Best AirPods 2026: Which AirPods should you buy?
  September 30, 2026
  Macworld Apple’s AirPods lineup falls into three main families: the AirPods 5, AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2. For most buyers, the choice is between the AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro 3. AirPods 5 start at $129 and combine an open-ear design with Active Noise Cancellation, while the $249 AirPods Pro 3 use foam-infused […]
• This $46 burgundy charger and cable is perfect for your iPhone 18 Pro
  September 30, 2026
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• Apple’s iMac G4-like smart home hub is reportedly coming in two weeks
  September 30, 2026
  Macworld If you’ve been saving up to get an iPhone Duo when it launches on October 23, you might need to scrounge together a few more dollars. According to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is gearing up to make its “long-delayed push into the smart-home market” before its new folding phone even […]

Technology

• Google Releases a New Flagship A.I. Model, With Limits
  September 30, 2026 by Kate Conger
  For safety reasons, Gemini 4 Argon will initially be available only to some companies and organizations focused on cybersecurity defense before it is more widely released, Google said.
• F.T.C. Investigates OpenAI and Anthropic Over Potential Consumer Harms
  September 30, 2026 by David McCabe
  The agency will examine whether A.I. labs have broken federal laws prohibiting companies from unfair and deceptive practices.
• He Was a Tech Investor Before There Was a Silicon Valley
  September 30, 2026 by Alex Williams
  Bill Draper began funding start-ups in the early 1960s, when the Santa Clara Valley was better known for apricot orchards than microchips. He has died at 98.
• DeepSeek and Huawei Target a Key Source of Nvidia’s A.I. Dominance
  September 30, 2026 by Steve Lohr
  In China’s push for self-reliance in artificial intelligence, DeepSeek and Huawei have teamed up to develop software tools for advanced chips.
• How to Listen to Your Favorite Music, Online or Off the Grid
  September 30, 2026 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  Streaming services can introduce you to a wonderland of nearly unlimited audio, but downloading your digital collection has advantages.

Personal Tech

• How to Listen to Your Favorite Music, Online or Off the Grid
  September 30, 2026 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  Streaming services can introduce you to a wonderland of nearly unlimited audio, but downloading your digital collection has advantages.
• 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.