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Apple is facing two major threats to its business, but nobody seems worried
Apple is starting to feel some impact from the new U.S. administration’s shifting priorities in the global landscape, especially around economic issues like tariffs. Here are the two major threats Apple is facing, and why investors don’t actually s...
2025-02-06 16:15
The Leica LUX grip for iPhone is a cute accessory with truly Leica-like pricing
Leica is known for making absolutely beautiful, minimalist cameras and jaw-droppingly great lenses with pricing in the “if you have to ask, you can’t afford it” range. There’s no doubt that the newly-launched Leica LUX grip for iPhone ticks the...
2025-02-06 15:11
Review: BenQ 32-inch Ergo Arm Programming Monitor with MoonHalo has benefits for everyone
If 27-inch 5K displays aren’t your thing, BenQ’s 32-inch 4K monitor is a fun option I’ve been testing and loving. The BenQ 32-inch Ergo Arm Programming Monitor with MoonHalo is designed to maximize comfort during long coding (or writing) sessions...
2025-02-06 14:00
Consumer electronics from China getting more expensive as tariffs bite
Consumer electronics from China are getting more expensive for both consumers and businesses, as Trump’s 10% import tariffs take effect. Additionally, removal of a small-value exemption on existing tariffs means some products are now subject to impor...
2025-02-06 13:25
Reddit banned 90+ subreddits ‘accidentally’ but some are worried
Reddit banned more than 90 subreddits yesterday, later restoring them and blaming it on a bug, but some moderators are worried about what the move might signal for the future. The banned subreddits were all ones allowing NSFW content, but while that is...
2025-02-06 12:56
Conversational Alexa being unveiled on Feb 26, as Siri waits until 2026
A new conversational Alexa is expected to be revealed at an Amazon media event on February 26, with press invitations sent out yesterday. A report citing Amazon insiders says that the all-new Alexa will be powered by generative AI, dramatically boostin...
2025-02-06 12:14
Apple just released the first update to its new Invites app
Apple officially launched Apple Invites on Tuesday, giving iPhone users a new way to create rich digital invitations for real events. One day later, Apple released Apple Invites version 1.0.1 with some improvements to the original version of the app. m...
2025-02-06 04:56
9to5Mac guest appearance: Clockwise 591
Speaking of Jason Snell, he and I played a round of Clockwise with Rosemary Orchard and Dan Moren today. Check out the podcast episode below. more…
2025-02-06 02:26
Former iPhone 7 owners are starting to get a long overdue payout
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were fantastic smartphones in 2016 and 2017, but they did experience a so-called “Loop Disease” in some instances. For that reason, a class action lawsuit was filed years ago and eventually approved last year. A year late...
2025-02-06 00:48
Developer successfully runs ‘Doom’ on Apple’s Lightning to HDMI adapter
You’ve probably heard someone say “but can it run Doom?” That’s because running Doom on the most unexpected platforms and devices has become a fun challenge among developers. Now someone has done something really surprising: they’ve run Doom ...
2025-02-06 00:29
ChatGPT integration in WhatsApp now supports images and voice messages
OpenAI announced in December a new integration with WhatsApp, which lets users chat with ChatGPT right from the Meta-owned messaging app. Now the company is taking this integration further, as OpenAI is adding support for images and voice messages to C...
2025-02-05 23:19
Apple Vision Pro’s first year: the good, the bad, and the future
Speaking of Apple Vision Pro, there are some nice pieces reflecting on the product’s first year. more…
2025-02-05 22:34
Apple Vision Pro now available in veterans and military store with 10% discount
Did you know that Apple provides a discount to veterans and military members? Apple Vision Pro has finally been added to the Veterans and Military Purchase Program at a discounted price. more…
2025-02-05 21:56
Vision Pro: Here are three upgrades to expect from Apple this year
Vision Pro has officially entered its second year on the market. Apple’s spatial computer was chosen as 9to5Mac’s 2024 Product of the Year, but it still has a lot to prove heading into year two. Here are three coming upgrades that could spark a gro...
2025-02-05 21:47
New ‘HomePad’ could give Apple’s smart home exactly what it always needed
Apple has three new Home products launching this year, and the first one is especially exciting. It’s a new smart display that I’m calling ‘HomePad,’ and it meets a key need that Apple’s smart home ecosystem has always had. more…
2025-02-05 21:11
Craft’s latest update could change how you use AI on your iPhone
Craft is a robust and beautiful documents app with AI integration primarily through ChatGPT. Now Craft has shipped an AI-focused update that actually shows off the power of on-device, offline AI… more…
2025-02-05 20:02
Hands-on: Satechi’s Hub adds ports and hidden storage to your M4 Mac mini
From the moment the was released, I knew I wanted Satechi’s stand hub for the Mac mini. I had the original model that worked with the previous form factor Mac mini, and it was great. It added an abundance of ports and storage. And now, after months...
2025-02-05 19:55
Report: Ted Lasso season 4 will focus on new AFC Richmond women’s team
Ted Lasso season 4 is happening, but there’s a lot we don’t yet know about it. According to one source, however, there’s a big change in focus coming for the Apple TV+ series. more…
2025-02-05 19:51
iPhone apps found on App Store with malware that reads your screenshots for key data
One of the promises of the App Store is that anything you download has gone through a vetting process by Apple. Occasionally though, iPhone apps with malicious code slip through the cracks, and today, researchers at Kaspersky have reported on new malwa...
2025-02-05 19:27
9to5Mac Daily: February 5, 2025 – New Apple Invites app, more
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 ...
2025-02-05 17:44