9to5 Mac

• Hello! New M5 MacBook Air just hit best price ever at up to $200 off via Amazon
  April 5, 2026 by 9to5Toys
  Amazon is now offering the best prices ever on the M5 MacBook Air on both the 13-inch and 15-inch models at up to $200 off. While not all configurations and colorways are seeing the new all-time lows, several options are now at the lowest price we have tracked since release last month.  more…
• Here’s why M5 MacBook Pro is worth buying now, even with an impending redesign
  April 4, 2026 by Michael Burkhardt
  The current 14-inch MacBook Pro design is nearing five years old. It’s also not at all a secret that Apple is working on a redesign for its MacBook Pro lineup. Despite those facts though, there’s still one compelling argument to be made about buying one today – even with bigger changes right around the horizon. […]
• Indie App Spotlight: ‘VariAlarm’ brings proper schedules to your alarm clock
  April 4, 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. Juggling loads of alarms in the Clock app can be annoying. VariAlarm aims to fix this, by dynamically adjusting your alarms based […]
• Hands-on: HyperDrive Next enclosure for Mac offers 80Gbps speeds for SSDs, more
  April 4, 2026 by Michael Burkhardt
  Internal Mac storage upgrades are expensive, often causing users to resort to external media when possible. That also has its own problems of sometimes compromising on speed or reliability. HyperDrive Next aims to bridge that gap, by bringing incredible performance to external drives for your Mac. more…
• Apple debuts 50th anniversary exhibit at Apple Park with iconic products and photography
  April 4, 2026 by Parker Ortolani
  This story is part of 9to5Mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary. Apple often likes to say that it isn’t a nostalgic company, but they’ve gone all out to celebrate their 50th birthday. The company recently opened an exhibition on campus displaying some of their most iconic products from over the years alongside photographs of memorable […]

Macworld

• Cut your workload and save time with this all-in-one AI assistant on sale for $29.99
  April 5, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: This deal on a ChatOn AI Assistant Premium Plan helps you save time on writing, research, and content creation with multiple AI models and tools in one app for $29.99. Busywork has a way of eating up your day. One minute you’re drafting something, the next you’re hunting for sources, rewriting copy, or trying to generate […]
• KTC 27-inch 5K2K Dual Mode Monitor review: 5K at 60Hz on a budget
  April 4, 2026
  Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Great-value 5K display Fine color accuracy and tone 2K at 120Hz mode for gamers Cons Not for high-end color professionals Basic stand Our Verdict Offering a high-quality, sharp screen without any bells and whistles, the well-made KTC 5K2K isn’t the very cheapest 5K monitor on the market but it […]
• Run Windows on your Mac or revive an old PC for $13
  April 4, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: Upgrade your PC or run Windows on your Mac with Windows 11 Pro for $12.97 (MSRP $199) through 4/4. You don’t always need a brand-new computer when your current one starts slowing down. Most of the time, the hardware is still fine. What actually makes a computer feel outdated is the software. Upgrading your operating system can […]
• This Montessori kids app turns screen time into learning time — now 76% off
  April 4, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: This award-winning Montessori learning app for kids ages 2–8 is $59.99 (MSRP $250). Finding apps for kids that aren’t full of ads, loud sounds, or constant stimulation can be difficult. Many apps are designed to keep kids tapping and watching, not necessarily learning. Pok Pok takes a different approach. It’s a calmer, more thoughtful app built […]
• macOS 26 Tahoe Beta: Latest beta and how to get it
  April 3, 2026
  Macworld Every year, Apple updates the Mac operating system. The current version of macOS is macOS 26, and Apple runs a beta program, which means developers and registered public testers can try out new features before they are released to the general public later in the year. The beta process doesn’t stop with the full […]

Technology

• What Teens Are Doing With Those Role-Playing Chatbots
  April 4, 2026 by Kashmir Hill and Frances F. Denny
  Harassing bots with “funny violence.” Confiding about a broken heart. Chatting with a block of cheese. Filling a void of loneliness.
• Uber and Lyft Offer Gas Price Relief, but Drivers Say It’s Not Enough
  April 4, 2026 by Natallie Rocha and Ricardo Nagaoka
  As fuel costs go up, making a living as a gig driver is harder than ever.
• NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Took iPhones Into Space
  April 3, 2026 by Kalley Huang
  The astronauts traveling in the Artemis II spacecraft were allowed to take smartphones with them. Sadly, they can’t connect to the internet.
• Big Banks Seeking a Piece of SpaceX’s I.P.O. Must Subscribe to Elon Musk’s Grok
  April 3, 2026 by Maureen Farrell
  Mr. Musk is requiring Wall Street firms to purchase subscriptions to his A.I. chatbot if they want to advise on one of the largest initial public offerings in history.
• OpenAI Buys Streaming Show ‘TBPN,’ Aiming to Change Narrative on A.I.
  April 3, 2026 by Mike Isaac
  OpenAI said the deal would help it “create a space for a real, constructive conversation about the changes A.I. creates.”

Personal Tech

• 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.
• How to Follow the Game, Even When You Can’t See It Live
  March 18, 2026 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  When previous commitments keep you from catching your team on television, keep up with it using free apps that quietly deliver scores and more to your phone.
• 4 Apps That Make Traveling With Disabilities Easier
  March 13, 2026 by Liza Weisstuch
  Three apps and one website help travelers with a variety of disabilities identify potential obstacles, get audio descriptions in 185 languages and book custom trips.