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9to5Mac Daily: May 19, 2025 – New AirPods rumors, Siri drama
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2025-05-19 21:03
U.S. users can now purchase audiobooks in Spotify’s iOS app
On the heels of Epic Games’ latest win over Apple in the Fortnite case, Spotify was quick to update the app with external payment links. At the time, the platform also confirmed it had broader plans to take advantage of the new court-mandated changes...
2025-05-19 20:53
Microsoft's premium Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller is on sale with a rare 20% discount
There is a big 20% discount sale going on for the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller, that chopped the price of this critically acclaimed controller to a more affordable price for the general public.
2025-05-19 20:15
Google launches NotebookLM app for Android and iOS
As previewed earlier this month, Google today released the NotebookLM app for Android and iOS ahead of I/O 2025. more…
2025-05-19 20:14
Athlete Zheng Qinwen stars in new Powerbeats Pro 2 campaign
Earlier in the year, Beats launched the Powerbeats Pro 2, the first Apple earbuds to feature in-ear heart rate monitoring. The debut was accompanied by the “Listen to Your Heart” campaign, voiced by RZA and starring LeBron James, Lionel Messi, and ...
2025-05-19 20:13
Microsoft Open-Sources Windows Subsystem for Linux
Well here’s a turn up: Microsoft just released the source code for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), making its nifty fully open source after almost a decade of development. The tech giant announced the news at this year’s BUILD event, where it ma...
2025-05-19 19:49
"Bungie leadership needs to be gutted completely." Former Marathon dev says Bungie "was extremely toxic and humiliating" to work with days after art theft controversy
Days after Marathon developer Bungie found itself in the middle of an art theft controversy, a former employee has now come out and said the studio's leadership "needs to be gutted completely."
2025-05-19 19:24
Windows 10 emergency update KB5061768 fixes BitLocker boot loops
Microsoft is rolling out an emergency update for Windows 10 users to address BitLocker recovery boot loops. Read more...
2025-05-19 19:10
PowerToys v0.91.1 brings fixes for Command Palette, Workspaces, and Quick Accent
In this patch are mainly regression fixes for Command Palette, Workspaces, and Quick Accent, where in one case Command Palette is run as Admin instead of the user. Read more...
2025-05-19 18:54
Epic Games is trying to scheme its way back into the App Store, and it might just work
If there’s one constant in the lustrum-long Epic Games v. Apple lawsuit, it’s that Tim Sweeney, Epic’s CEO, tends to… get creative when it comes to publicly interpreting and promoting the company’s legal wins. Late last Friday, Epic once agai...
2025-05-19 18:53
This small iOS 18 feature is a huge privacy upgrade for everyone
9to5Mac is brought to you by Incogni: Protect your personal info from prying eyes. With Incogni, you can scrub your deeply sensitive information from data brokers across the web, including people search sites. Incogni limits your phone number, address,...
2025-05-19 18:52
Nvidia 576.52 driver adds support RTX 5060, also brings more bug fixes
It's the launch day of the RTX 5060, and Nvidia has released the 576.52 Game Ready drivers for the latest GeForce graphics card. Read more...
2025-05-19 18:38
I found the best Elden Ring Nightreign deal you'll see before launch — save nearly $10 on FromSoftware's co-op spinoff
The release of Elden Ring Nightreign is imminent, and ahead of launch, you can preorder for nearly $10 off on Xbox and PC with this deal. Without a doubt, this is the best sale you'll see before the game is out.
2025-05-19 18:15
Apple Sports app updated with daily newsletter and more
Apple’s Sports app has evolved into a powerful way to track your favorite teams and leagues. In a new update this week, the app has added easier access to league standings, a new Sports Newsletter, and more. more…
2025-05-19 18:14
DOOM: The Dark Ages PC launch has been dismal, but not because it's a bad game — I'm not surprised if player counts are lower
NVIDIA gamers are still in the majority on PC, and they've been sorely let down with DOOM: The Dark Ages. So it's not surprising numbers are low.
2025-05-19 18:08
Windows 11 gets more AI stuff, new shortcuts, HDR improvements, and more in build 26100.4188
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 preview build, which packs HDR improvements, new AI features, fresh keyboard shortcuts, and more. Read more...
2025-05-19 17:50
Apple is definitely gearing up for an iPhone Ultra
The Ultra suffix is a relatively new addition to Apple’s lexicon but is becoming increasingly common. For years, there have been rumors and reports about Apple preparing to launch an iPhone Ultra, possibly replacing the Pro Max at the top of the line...
2025-05-19 17:48
You can already download Google NotebookLM on Android hours before its official launch
Hours ahead of the Google I/O event, the NotebookLM app is live on the Google Play Store for Android users. Read more...
2025-05-19 17:32
I found a 20 year old World of Warcraft PvP video I made when I was 18, and it's a bit like an internet time capsule to better times
This past week saw the 20 year anniversary of the legend Leeroy Jenkins World of Warcraft meme, which was among the internet's most early user-generated video gaming memes.
2025-05-19 17:28
Apple releases new version of iPadOS for older models, including important security updates
Apple has just released iPadOS 17.7.8, a critical security bug fix release targeted at iPad models that are too old to be able to update to iOS 18. The new release is a follow-up to iPadOS 17.7.7, which was pulled after users reported consistent issues...
2025-05-19 17:18