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Scythe Magoroku Review: excellent RAM thermals, but needs improvement elsewhere
Unlike some of its cooler competitors, Chiba Japan-based Scythe is a fabless company that partners with factories in China and Taiwan for manufacturing of its air coolers, fans, and other PC hardware. The company has been delivering cooling products aimed largely at quiet perform
tvOS 27 could push you to upgrade to new Apple TV 4K
tvOS 27 is coming next month as the next software version for Apple TV owners. And for two reasons, the update could push you to upgrade to a new Apple TV 4K.
New Apple Watch models launch next month, here’s what’s coming
September brings Apple’s big iPhone launch event, where new Apple Watch models will be introduced too. Here’s what to expect from Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12.
Apple TV has 15+ new movies and it’s just the start of a big fall lineup
Apple TV just added a bunch of classic movies for subscribers, and the move comes just ahead of an especially film-heavy fall lineup for the streamer.
Apple takes down billboard after accusations of normalizing ‘electronic babysitting’
Apple has replaced a billboard in Milan that showed a toddler holding an iPhone, as part of its newest “Relax, it’s iPhone” campaign. Here are the details.
9to5Mac Daily: August 14, 2026 – Apple TV news, iPhone 18 expectations
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 Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Sa
Apple weekend deals: MacBooks up to $540 off, AirPods up to $100 off, Apple Watch, more
Your 9to5Toys Lunch Break weekend edition is here, and so are the deals. We are starting off with a series of solid headliners, including AirPods Pro 3 at 25% and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off on all five color options, as well as AirPods 4 with ANC dropping to the best price in 6 mo
Apple has a huge product roadmap for the smart home: Here’s what’s coming
Apple’s home products (primarily HomePod mini and Apple TV) have been the talk of the town for the past couple of years. The reasoning is quite simple: the current iterations are 4-6 years old. Siri has been the holdup for new hardware releases, supposedly – but now that Siri AI
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Notepad.exe’ is an ultra-fast, lightweight code editor for your Mac
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. Writing a little bit of code shouldn’t be a hassle. Typically you have to set up a pr
Dorm room cinema and study station: Portable smart projectors and dual displays
Turn cramped dorm spaces into immersive movie nights and focused study hubs
Memory maker CXMT overtakes Tencent to become China's most valuable company 17 days after its IPO — now worth $524 billion
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is now the world's most valuable Chinese company after passing Tencent today, with a market cap of $524 billion against the Internet giant's $511 billion. CXMT's own shares fell 1.2% on the day; the crossover happened because Tencent fell furth
As weather gets harder to predict, which iPhone weather app is best?
Ask people which app they use most frequently on their phones, and they’re likely to pick one of five types: a messaging app, a maps app, a web browser, a clock app, or a weather app. If they go with a weather app, it could be one of many. In fact, there are so man
4 quick software tweaks to extend your phone’s battery life by 30%
Modern smartphones don’t run out of juice midafternoon because their batteries are defective. They run out because dozens of invisible background services are constantly running full throttle in your pocket. Apps are pinging GPS satellites, pulling fresh data over weak cell
Google’s New Pixel 11 Phones Get Higher Starting Prices — Blame the RAM Shortage
This year’s Pixel devices all got pricier. Here’s why.
Apple’s $250 Million AI iPhone Settlement Is Coming Sooner Than Expected. Learn Who’s Eligible for a Payout
The company will pay some iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit, and with a new court order, that will now happen months earlier than expected.
Deals: M5 MacBook Air from $1,099 ($200 off), MacBook Neo $120 off, AirPods Pro 3/Max 2, Beats 240W cable, more
We are getting set to head into the weekend with the ongoing 25% price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and a solid $100 off AirPods Max 2, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable 13-inch M5 MacBook Air back at $1,099 in 3 colors via official Apple refurb store
No new Apple Watch faces in watchOS 27 (yet), but here’s one I’ve been loving
Less is more when it comes to how I use the Apple Watch. The best experience, for me, requires few notifications and intentional focus on what I want out of the device. This approach applies to Apple Watch faces too. While there are no new watch faces in watchOS 27 yet, I’ve been
9to5Mac Overtime 077: Smart glasses are the future
Even Realities CEO, Will Wang, joins Overtime to talk about his history with Apple, why Silicon Valley is no longer the place for hardware innovations, insights into the Apple supply chain and China, the Even Realities G2, privacy challenges, and why smart glasses are the future
Review: TerraMow V1000 is the easiest iPhone-controlled robot lawn mower I’ve tested
Earlier this year, I replaced my battery-powered push mower with an iPhone-controlled robot lawn mower. That machine creates a virtual map by letting you manually steer it around the perimeter of your yard. Once everything is configured, it takes over mowing duties on a schedule.
Apple’s Once-Futuristic iPhone X Is Now ‘Obsolete’
Nothing gets old as fast as the future.
PSA: Claude Code now enables auto mode as default, Anthropic says
Claude Code auto mode has become the default permission setting for users starting today. Sessions for Pro, Max, and Team users now use it unless a user or administrator has pinned another setting.
Judge Tells Google to Make It Easier to Install Third-Party App Stores
Android users have had to click a few extra times to add Aptoide Games.
HomeKit Weekly: This iPad app turns your HomeKit setup into a wall-mountable command center
The ideal command center for your smart home is simple: take an old iPad, mount it somewhere central, and give it one job. Dashboard for your home is the really great Apple Home app that solves this problem. Cameras, thermostats, lights, local weather, and your calendar all on a
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Pro: Here’s how Apple will differentiate models
iPhone 18 Pro will be unveiled soon, and rumors indicate the Pro Max model could have unique advantages this year in a key area or two. Here’s what to expect.
Tim Cook on his Apple legacy: ‘I hope people say I was a good and decent man’
Tim Cook has entered his final weeks as Apple CEO, with John Ternus set to take over on September 1. In an interview with CBS News this week, Cook reflected on his “legacy” as Apple CEO.
These AI tools make my life much easier on the Mac
9to5Mac is brought to you by Memoket: The Memoket Gem is an 11g AI wearable that slots beside your Apple Watch in a co-wear band. Press once to capture a conversation, and Gem connects it to what you discussed weeks ago — surfacing the earlier thread with a source link. From $179
ChatGPT subscribers can now open and edit Google Drive files from inside the chat
ChatGPT is rolling out a deeper integration with Google Drive, allowing users to add Google Drive files to their ChatGPT Library and edit documents without leaving the chat. Here are the details.
Apple adds new MacBook Air configs, iPhone 16 Plus models, more to refurb store
Apple has expanded its Certified Refurbished Store this week with a handful of new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro configurations. It also includes unique iPhone 16 Plus models, Apple Watch, and more.
WhatsApp working on customizable emoji reaction sets on iOS
New references in the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS suggest users may soon be able to replace the app’s standard set of emoji reactions with their own selection. Here are the details.
Commerce Secretary says US opposes Apple buying Chinese memory chips
The Wall Street Journal reports that US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has urged Apple not to turn to Chinese memory chips as the company looks for alternatives to alleviate the ongoing global supply shortage. Here are the details.
These are my favorite ultra-slim iPhone accessories for 2026 [Video]
I am always looking for ultra-slim accessories that complement my everyday carry, and I have usually been drawn to how slim tech companies and brands can make their products. Accessories that have excess bulk or lack organization, I tend to avoid. So, I have tested countless acce
Apple @ Work: Understanding Apple Business Manager roles and permissions
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Delete your family’s personal data from the internet with a 55% discount on Incogni
It seems scarcely credible that it’s completely legal for a company to buy and sell our personal data without our consent, but that’s the reality in the US. In theory, you can demand that companies remove your data from the internet, but that’s a lot easier said than done. Fortun
My mom charges her Galaxy S25+ to 100% daily; our batteries tell very different stories
I only charge mine to 80%
I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and it has a problem. It's called the Galaxy Z Fold 8
It's an excellent phone, but there's more fun elsewhere
The Pixel 11 Pro's best feature is broken; Google already has the tools to fix it
HiLight is wasted potential
I bought a car with Google built-in, but Apple Maps keeps winning
I was excited for Android Automotive, but Google Workspace limits and faulty Maps data sent me running right back to Apple Maps
I freed up 10GB of Gmail space in 5 minutes without deleting important emails
It's about time I audited my inbox
Why I permanently deleted Outlook after setting up a privacy-focused email client on Android
Microsoft keeps a copy, so I stopped handing one over
Grab this 3-pack of glass screen protectors for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for just $3
An easy choice
I tried building my site with the 3 top AI bots; I found an undisputed winner
Claude's reasoning capability stood out from the competition
I used to avoid used Android flagships, but 7-year updates changed that
The best Android deal might be someone else's old flagship
Kia's EV3 will start under $31,000 in the US
That makes it the cheapest EV in Kia's lineup.
Waymo receives permission to offer rides in Sacramento and San Diego
The company will also be able to expand its fleet across more of the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Stripe is reportedly in talks to buy PayPal
Stripe and private equity firm Advent previously offered a deal PayPal didn't take, the Wall Street Journal says. Now, they're negotiating a new price.
A Kingdom Hearts anime is coming to Disney+
Disney has announced an anime based on Kingdom Hearts, featuring a brand new story.
Engadget review recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Dell XPS 13 and more
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.
Riffs on GoldenEye 007, Star Fox and Kingdom Hearts, and other new indie games worth checking out
Our indie game roundup this week features a handful of '90s-inspired entries along with a dog game, a cat game and a sheep game.
Expensive earbuds: When and why it's worth paying more
Earbuds range in price from under $10 to hundreds. What do you get for the money?
SpaceX has officially acquired AI coding startup Cursor
The $60 billion acquisition has been finalized.
USB4 Vs USB-C: What's the difference between them?
There's a pretty major difference between USB-C and USB4. We'll dive into the details and how to tell them apart.
What happens when a hybrid battery dies and what to do about it
Don't wait to have your car checked out if its traction battery is having problems.
What's the USB trident symbol for? How to know what kind of port you have
USB ports and cables have tons of potential capabilities, but making sense of them can be tricky if you don't know where to look.
What is analog TV and how is it different from digital TV?
Going analog is all the rage, but does it apply to the small screen?
How to request an Xbox refund
Xbox offers refunds on some games and apps, but there are stipulations you should understand before requesting one.
Here's how to reset your ASUS router
If your internet has been slower than usual lately, your router might need a reset. Here are some things you can try.
What the world's oldest telecommunications company looks like today
While there have been many twists and turns in the company's evolution, it remains one of the biggest names in the telecommunications industry.
Anthropic is watermarking text generated by Claude to comply with EU law
Anthropic has explained its text watermarking approach.
Why are RAM prices so high right now?
When will the price of RAM come back down again?
Apple Watch battery replacement: How much does it cost and is it worth it?
Replacing the battery on your Apple Watch can extend its life, but you'll have to determine whether it's worthwhile for your model.
What is a Bluetooth codec and which one offers the best audio quality?
If you want the best quality out of your Bluetooth audio, it's worth reviewing some settings.
How Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 measures your antioxidant levels
Samsung's newest party trick could actually help you improve your diet, and therefore your overall health.
Best deals on PC setup accessories — save money on chairs, desks, monitor stands, boom arms, and more
If you want the perfect desk setup for either your gaming battlestation or home office, then there is quite a lot of furniture to consider. The obvious pieces of furniture you need for any room are a desk and chair, but you also need to think about how you want to position your P
Geekom IT13 Max 2026 review: Meteor Lake rides again in a $799 mini PC
The strategy of using last-gen laptop parts in mini PCs used to mean excellent performance at competitive prices. At least, it did until the RAMpocalypse swept across tech. Nevertheless, Geekom is pushing the idea that its IT13 Max, using a Core Ultra 9 185H at $799, offers a val
Keychron launches ludicrous 100-key custom macro pad — 10 x 10 ‘keyboard’ uses ‘exclusive’ Keychron Apex switches and features per-key RGB control
Keychron, which is known for making some of the best mechanical keyboards, just announced the C100 8K macro pad, which is available on Amazon and the Keychron website for $64.99. This massive device features a 10-by-10 customizable keyboard, allowing you to set its functionality
PS5 emulation arrives on Steam Deck, Astro Playroom showcased running at 0.6 FPS — milestone SharpEmu development shows promise, despite unplayable performance
The PlayStation 5 emulation scene has been a wonder to witness, with rapid progress matching the community's ambition. The latest development on this frontier is SharpEmu, an open-source PS5 emulator, successfully running on the Steam Deck with Astro's Playroom even booting to sh
Near-packaged optics (NPO) gains ground as the industry hedges against CPO's growing pains — analysts say volume for NPO silicon photonics products will extend
SemiAnalysis made the case for near-packaged optics (NPO) in a three-part thread posted to X on August 10, describing the architecture as an interim solution for the industry's transition from pluggable transceivers to true co-packaged optics (CPO) and crediting it with three adv
Microsoft's nemesis drops new zero-day privilege escalation vulnerability — attack grants system-level privileges, but it could already be patched
Prolific hacker and Microsoft nemesis 'Nightmare Eclipse' has just published ShieldBreak, yet another Windows zero-day vulnerability that ought to get you SYSTEM-level privileges just by running some code as a regular user. Although Eclipse has generally kept ahead of Microsoft,
Prusa Research XL, Core One, and Core One L all to receive second-generation upgrades — all new orders get updated model for 'free'
If you’re feeling sad that you can’t afford a new 3D printer this summer, perhaps you can swing an upgrade instead? Prusa Research just announced that its “entire lineup” of 3D printers is getting second-generation upgrades and a “+” designation. This includes the XL, Core One, a
Functioning version of 'the first arcade video game ever created' heads to auction with $200,000 estimate — green sparkle 2-player edition of Computer Space hai
A games industry veteran is selling off what is “probably the rarest arcade game in existence” via Boston’s RR Auctions. The fully working Computer Space 2-player arcade video game cabinet looks incredibly alluring with its Jetsons-esque styling and green sparkle finish. It is es
Just one instruction on AMD's 2015-era CPUs cracks open secret memory areas and gives full hardware-level control — exploit for 15h and 16h chip families gets y
Many cybersecurity exploits have been deemed The One Ring To Rule Them All, but that moniker is rarely as true as a literal bit that disables the memory mapping on some AMD CPUs, granting access to normally inaccessible areas. With just one instruction, you can access off-limits
Gigabyte resurrects 8-year-old B450 chipset with new motherboards — AM4 budget king returns as another DDR4 solution to exorbitant RAM prices
The ongoing memory crunch has turned the best RAM, specifically DDR5, into halo-tier hardware. In response to the crisis, chipmakers and motherboard vendors have restarted production of hardware compatible with more budget-friendly DDR4. Recently, as reported by VideoCardz, Gigab
AMD borrows $4.75 billion for 'general corporate purposes' — company gives no insight into how it plans to spend cash injection
Coming on the heels of Intel's $19.7 billion common stock offering from earlier this week, AMD on Thursday announced plans to borrow $4.75 billion through a new senior unsecured debt offering. AMD does not tie the proceeds to a particular project, saying they will be available fo
Modder straps two desktop CPU coolers to ZTE handset, turns smartphone into a gaming PC — Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC with 24GB of RAM runs The Witcher 3 at 1080p ul
Modern smartphones pack enough computing power to rival budget PCs. However, one of the biggest limitations preventing mobile chips from sustaining peak performance is thermal throttling. To tackle the problem, a hardware enthusiast on Reddit carried out an experiment in the most
Nvidia Jetson chip found in Russian cruise missile, Ukraine claims — presence in S-71 'Monochrome' weapon may indicate use of AI tech
Russia's latest S-71 'Monochrome' cruise missiles use Nvidia's Jetson Orin modules with artificial intelligence capabilities, the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine claimed on Wednesday. The S-71 'Monochrome' is distinguished by reduced observa
Start your PC gaming journey with this $1,100 1080p gaming rig, now $300 off — RTX 5060 rig from Newegg ships with a 10-core Intel CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB S
For a budget-priced 1080p gaming rig with decent enough specs, you're going to need over $1,000 in the current market. Right now, one of the best specs at this price point is this ABS Cyclone Aqua gaming PC for $1,099.99 at Newegg. You're saving $300 on its usual price, and you'r
$29 per Terabyte makes this 24TB Seagate BarraCuda one of the best-value hard drives in today's market — $50 off at Newegg makes it $200 cheaper than the 20TB v
It's a sorry state of affairs in the storage component sector at the moment, with prices having doubled or more since the AI boom moved in to destroy the PC component ecosystem. Prices and deals are now relative to the current climate, not to what was available a year ago, unfort
Intel VP Robert Hallock sets Nova Lake expectations, teases return to Raptor Lake for DDR4 platforms — our full 1:1 interview transcript
This week, we managed to sit down with Robert Hallock, Intel VP and General Manager of Enthusiast Channel Business, in a rare interview that catches the company during a curious time, between product cycles and several months after the launch of the Core Ultra 200S Plus lineup of
Older Raptor Lake CPUs are a ‘core part of the portfolio’ for years to come, says Intel — there’s been a ‘sudden inrush of demand’ for LGA 1700 chips due to DDR
Intel’s Robert Hallock, vice president and general manager of Intel’s enthusiast channel business, told Tom’s Hardware Premium in an interview that the Raptor Lake architecture will be part of Intel’s offerings “for years to come.” Intel has no plans to abandon Raptor Lake, and i
US imposes up to 100% tariffs on foreign-made drones and components — China remains primary target as Washington moves to reduce reliance on overseas suppliers
The Trump administration has announced new tariffs on foreign-made drones and their components, according to the Financial Times. The move is said to secure domestic supply chains and curb reliance on foreign technology, particularly from China. The new duties target both commerc