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This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: Apple's failure to deliver Siri's AI upgrade costs the company $250 million. Get your slice of the pie! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Essgoo's 10-inch, telescopic mount, wireless CarPlay screen makes it easy to add a full-HD touchscreen to any car in seconds. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organi…
Macworld TL;DR: Skip the office scanner—iScanner lets you scan, edit, sign, and organize documents from your phone for $39.99. In reality, most office scanners are either collecting dust or taking up way too much space for how little they’re used. The iScanner App is the modern replacement. Instead…
Trump's vow to impose tariffs a "different way" already has the tech industry on edge.
Macworld According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple and Intel have reached a preliminary deal to manufacture some of Apple’s chips. The WSJ and Bloomberg reported earlier this week that Apple had been in talks with both Intel and Samsung to diversify its suppliers for advanced chips, which currentl…
Macworld Apple has updated its surprisingly lax requirements for buying its products with an educational discount. Students and teachers will now need to verify their educational status using UNiDAYS in order to buy products from the Apple Education Store. The change applies to the United States as…
MacStories Weekly: Issue 512
Macworld As of May 2026, it’s an excellent time to buy a MacBook Air. Apple refreshed the lineup in March 2026 with the new M5 chip, meaning the current models are at the very start of their lifecycle. Another update to the MacBook Air is not expected until 2027, so buyers can purchase now without w…
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Save videos you care about so you can watch them whenever you want with Keeprix streaming downloader. Works with Netflix, YouTube and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2, but everything is waiting down below. more…
There are a couple signs of strain beyond the MacBook Neo and the desktops.
The new Perplexity Personal Computer AI app for Mac touts an "all-new native Mac experience" for more users. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Macworld Back in March, Apple announced its cheapest notebook ever, the MacBook Neo. Starting at as little as $599 ($499 for students), the laptop has been selling like hotcakes. Typically, high sales would make the corporate overlords happy. The MacBook Neo’s exceptional success, however, has appar…
On May 8, 1997, Apple released the PowerBook 2400c laptop, a 4.4-pound "subnotebook" that presaged the rise of speedy, lightweight notebooks. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
As iPadOS grows more capable, users find smarter roles for their tablet. These great workstations show the best uses of iPad in Mac setups. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Macworld One of the advantages of using macOS is that it offers a more secure platform than Windows. Part of the reason is that it’s not targeted as often (though it has been subject to more attacks over the years), but the main reason is that Apple acts more as a gatekeeper, with security implement…
Macworld The MacBook Neo, by almost all accounts, is a wildly successful product, so much so that Apple quickly started to run short of the “free” binned A18 Pro chips it used in the laptop. This is great news for Apple, which has a blockbuster on its hands and a new source of revenue in the budget…
Macworld TL;DR: A one-time $129.97 (reg. $249.99) gets you Microsoft Office 2024 for life—no subscription fees, just the apps you’ll actually use. There’s a point where monthly subscriptions stop feeling convenient and start feeling like a rip-off. If you’re still paying for Microsoft 365 just to us…
Macworld If you’re a creator, marketer, or active social media user, you’ve probably felt the pressure to produce polished visuals quickly. It’s not just a creativity challenge, it’s about time, tools, and technical skill. That’s exactly where Adobe Firefly stands out. It offers a suite of free, AI-…
An all-in-one PDF editor like AcePDF Converter & Editor doesn't need to cost a fortune. Save on a lifetime license for the Mac app. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Benjamin and Chance give their opinions on the new Pride wallpaper and watch band lineup for 2026, as well as talk about a new watch face supposedly coming with watchOS 27. Also, in our seemingly-recurring segment on Mac desktop supply constraints, Apple stopped selling the $599 Mac mini altogether…
Perplexity has released a brand new version of its macOS app that is replacing the company’s previous Mac software. more…
Macworld When your Mac starts acting up, you’ll probably run through some common troubleshooting procedures, such as restarting it, running Disk Utility, and perhaps performing a Safe Boot. Your repair repertoire should also include a couple of additional procedures that can occasionally eliminate o…
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll, and alongside this week’s AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2 discounts still rolling with delivery before Mother’s Day, we are also tracking another chance to land the best deal ever on the official Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery a…
Macworld Apple MacBook Pro M5 View Deal With escalating memory and storage costs pushing prices higher than ever, we’re always on the lookout for a deal on the MacBook Pro. And today we’ve found a great one: Instead of paying $1,899 for the M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, you can…
A global memory shortage could make Macs harder to get, and pricier, than before. You should consider buying now to save money. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
We rank our picks for top budget computer speakers, from best options under $150 to insanely great ones that cost a little more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Without a doubt, the MacBook Neo is a smash hit. Apple talked about the success of the new laptop on its most recent earnings call, warning that supply constraints will continue into the current quarter. Analyst Tim Culpan today reports that Apple now plans to make about 10 million MacBook Neos in t…
Keep your personal data private with a FastestVPN lifetime license, on sale now. Supports iOS, macOS, Windows, Android, smart TVs and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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It's already a great deal, but shaving a few bucks off the MacBook Neo makes it even more attractive to laptop buyers. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon now delivering MacBook Neo as early as tomorrow from $590 alongside the ongoing Mother’s Day AirPods Pro 3 deal, but there’s plenty more than that. We have the best 15-inch M5 MacBook Air deals yet at up to $220 off as well as Apple’s most affordab…
On May 6, 1998, Steve Jobs unveiled the brightly colored, translucent Bondi Blue iMac G3. The original iMac launch helped save Apple. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
This $24.99 blood pressure monitor syncs to your phone, tracks trends, and gives you real health data at home. Save on iHealth Track. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
If you use Final Cut Pro, you know how much storage its video libraries can eat up. Here's how to free up storage space in Final Cut Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
The Mac Studio now tops out at just 96GB of memory, while higher-end Mac mini variants with 32GB or more RAM have also disappeared from sale. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Why pay list price for Microsoft software? This Windows 11 sale allows you to upgrade your PC to Windows 11 Pro for just $9.97. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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Apple’s most powerful Mac Studio no longer includes RAM upgrade options. This comes after Apple has seemingly ran out of inventory for the two highest memory options supposed by the machine. more…
There are a lot of ways to connect remotely to a Mac, and I’ve tried most of them. Today, though, I want to focus on one in particular: Astropad Workbench, an app and service for remotely connecting to your Mac that includes unique features that make it a compelling choice on the iPhone and iPad, [……
Alongside the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal and the new Amazon all-time low on AirPods Max 2, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s new mid-range 256GB 13-inch M4 iPad Air hitting a new all-time low at nearly $110 off. We also have clearance pricing live on M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB at n…
The Tinymoose SpacePad keyboard case turns your iPad into a laptop-style setup with a trackpad, backlit keys and long battery life. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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Chip shortages and demand from AI enthusiasts are both playing a part.
Mac utility sale: MacMagic is an easy way to unlock hidden Mac features without memorizing Terminal commands. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
On May 3, 1984, Apple marked the all-important first 100 days after the Mac launch. Early signs indicated the Macintosh would become a hit. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Travel in style for less with this AI travel app. Get a lifetime subscription to OneAir Elite and save on airfare, hotels and rental cars. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
On May 2, 1995, Apple launched its first Apple watch -- a giveaway gadget for anyone paying to upgrade to System 7.5 on the Mac. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Get a full coding environment for building, testing, debugging and collaborating on projects with this Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 deal. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
MacStories Weekly: Issue 511
If you follow our show NPC: Next Portable Console, you probably know about GameHub, an app from controller maker GameSir. GameHub first appeared on Android, where it has become one of the hottest recent developments in handheld gaming because it lets you play Windows PC games on Android devices. Tha…
Source: Bloober Team. Top-tier games continue to roll out on Apple’s platforms at a steady clip. Recently, Crimson Desert landed on the Mac on the same day as other platforms, and then last week, Control: Ultimate Edition added support for the iPhone and iPad, joining the Mac version that was releas…
Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: AppStories This week, we draw from Federico’s experience creating the Apple Frames 4 shortcut and CLI to discuss the multiplier effect that AI agents can have in the hands of someone with deep domain expertise. On AppStories+, we share o…
MacStories Weekly: Issue 510
Under Cook, Apple became hugely successful, if not always surprising.
Pending refresh? RAM shortage? AI agents? There are many possible explanations.
Cook will be executive chairman but will no longer run the company day to day.
Computer use in Codex. OpenAI rolled out their updated Codex app for Mac yesterday and, among other things, they shipped a native computer use tool for macOS that lets Codex interact with multiple Mac apps in the background using parallel cursors that do not bring apps to the foreground when agents…