VirtualBox is now available for Apple Silicon -based Macs, although with spotty x86 support. Here's how to use it. Oracle's VirtualBox emulator now runs on Apple Silicon Macs. Oracle's VirtualBox emulator is a free app which allows you...
CardioBot is a health companion app for iPhone and Apple Watch that shows users how they can live a healthier life. The app has now been updated with new features, including “Activity Coaching” and fully interactive graphics. Read on as...
Sonos is developing a high-end streaming set-top box that's expected to launch this year, reports The Verge . While any set-top box will compete with the Apple TV , Sonos plans to price its upcoming device at $200 to $400, which...
Developers and enthusiasts continue to find new ways of running Doom on increasingly unusual hardware, the latest of which is an Apple HDMI adapter cable. Doom can run on an Apple Lightning to HDMI adapter. In a video uploaded on...
Nomad today announced the launch of a unique cable that isn't quite like anything else on the market. The Universal Cable for Apple Watch includes a built-in Apple Watch fast charging puck along with two USB-C connectors. Priced at...
North Korean hackers are using fake job offers and disguised app updates to sneak malware onto Macs , and while Apple's latest XProtect update blocks some threats, others are still slipping through. MacBook Pro Security researchers from...
Meta last year introduced significant enhancements to the Threads timeline, as users gained the option to create custom feeds and choose which feed they want to see by default . Now Meta is announcing another new feature for Threads: the...
Samsung has been making foldable smartphones since 2019, but we have yet to see a foldable iPhone from Apple. Rumors suggest that Apple's first folding iPhone could come out in 2026 or 2027, but by then, Samsung will be even...
Installing Doom on a range of unusual hardware devices has become a fun challenge for programmers, and we've seen the game running on everything from the Apple Watch to the MacBook Pro Touch Bar. Over the weekend, another Doom demo was...
Last week, Mark Gurman reported that Apple had canceled development of its AR glasses project following some unimpressive demos for executives. With Vision Pro struggling to build its own sales momentum, on the surface AR glasses seemed...
You may be familiar with Opera, a well-known cross-platform web browser. The company is now introducing Opera Air, a new version of the web browser with multiple mindfulness features aimed at helping users relax while they browse the...
Apple just launched a new app today: Apple Invites. It’s available now on the App Store, and one of its best features is deep integration with Apple’s iOS app ecosystem. Here’s what that means. more…
Hot Ones, the popular YouTube series, just released a new episode where two Apple TV+ stars from Severance compete in a test of heat. Here are the details. more…
In honor of Heart Month, Apple Watch owners can earn an award by completing a workout to fill their Exercise ring on Friday, February 14, which is Valentine's Day. Show your heart some love! Close your Exercise ring this Valentine's Day,...
Sonos has had a very bad past year. But under a new interim CEO , the company is reportedly planning to launch a major new hardware product soon: an Apple TV 4K competitor that could cost between $200 and $400. Its codename: ‘Pinewood.’...
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The next Apple Watch Activity Challenge is just around the corner. Customers will soon be notified about the upcoming Heart Month Challenge set for February 14. more…
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Apple just launched its latest app, Apple Invites, which allows for a quick and easy way to send out invitations to an event. But, how does that work for an Android user? We’ve tested out how Apple Invites will work for Android users,...
The developers behind well-known event app and website Partiful today suggested that Apple was in violation of its own App Store guidelines for the release of the new Invites app . On social media, Partiful shared a screenshot of rule...
Just days after it was rumored to happen, Apple has officially killed off prepaid multi-year AppleCare+ plans — at retail locations, at least. AppleCare+ drops prepaid options | Logo Credit: Apple On Sunday, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman...
While the new Apple Invites app and service sounds easy to use, it joins together so many Apple Services that it takes several steps — and can confuse your invitees. Here's how to use it. How to use Apple Invites Apple Invites has been...
Apple today surprised us with a new Invites app, which is designed for planning events like birthday parties, vacations, and baby showers. We checked it out in our latest video to see how it works, what you can use it for, and to...
Apple is in the midst of squeezing more money out of AppleCare+ warranties. In addition to discontinuing most paid upfront plans , Apple is also increasing the cost of AppleCare+ subscriptions for all iPhones. more…
You have a fair share of choices when it comes to USB-C cables, but you've never seen anything like Nomad's new Universal Cable for Apple Watch . It's truly the first of its kind. Nomad Universal Apple Watch cable review: A new go-to...
Apple this week increased the prices for its monthly AppleCare + subscription prices for the iPhone , raising the cost by 50 cents for all models in the United States. Standard AppleCare+ for the iPhone 16 models is now...
Apple has just made some changes to its AppleCare+ program. As hinted over the weekend by Mark Gurman, Apple is discontinuing upfront payment options for AppleCare+ in stores and on devices, offering monthly or annual subscriptions only...
In today’s Apple accessory landscape, it seems to be getting harder and harder to make a product that has not been made before. There are so many brands, so much competition and only so many types of accessories that are needed. But all...
AirPods Pro 2 are $80 off today, with the wireless earbuds dropping to the best price of 2025 as Amazon and Best Buy compete in a price war. AirPods Pro 2 have dropped to the best price of 2025 - Image credit: Apple Steeper discounts on...
While we are still tracking a new all-time low price on AirPods 4 at $100 , as well as a solid drop on AirPods Pro 2 at $170 , today we are turning back to the MacBooks, iPads, and Ultra 2. First up, we spotted a sweet refurbished offer...
Apple has launched its Apple Invites app for iPhone , a way to help arrange events, parties, and any occasion, with invitations, RSVP managing, plus shared photo albums and music. The new Apple Invites app Reportedly known internally as...
Apple today announced the launch of a new app called "Invites," which is designed to allow users to plan events like birthday parties, graduations, vacations, baby showers, and more. "With Apple Invites, an event comes to life from the...
Netflix has long championed the binge model of TV releases, dropping full seasons all at once. Recently though, split-seasons have become more common. Now, Netflix’s content head has explained why. more…
Update: Officially announced and now available on the App Store. The stage is set for “Apple Invites” to arrive at any point now. The new feature first revealed by 9to5Mac has now been named on Apple’s iCloud website. 9to5Mac has also...
After I commented on the ASUS Zenbook A14 not only emulating the look of the MacBook Air , but exceeding its specs in several respects , I got the chance to spend some time using the machine. While I’m certainly not going to be making...
Amazon this week has Apple's AirPods Pro 2 for $169.00 , down from $249.00. This is the lowest price that we've tracked so far in 2025, and Amazon is providing a mid February delivery estimate for most residences in the United...
Update: The new Apple Invites app has officially been announced . The main iCloud.com page has seemingly confirmed Apple's rumored invites tool , which has yet to be officially announced by the company. The page says "Apple Invites" will...
The Iconfactory , makers of the now-discontinued Twitterrific app, have today launched the spiritual successor to their Twitter client. Tapestry pulls together feeds from Bluesky, Mastodon, RSS, YouTube, and more into a single timeline....
Apple has yet to announce any new devices this year, but that should change in February. At a minimum, there will be Powerbeats Pro 2 next week, and there is a decent chance that the MacBook Air will be updated this month. On the...
You shouldn't have to touch devices or tap on apps to control them, says a new Apple patent, you should be able to just wave your iPhone and let it figure out what you want. Detail from the patent showing an iPhone (or "wireless...
Adobe’s Acrobat AI assistant has long had the ability to summarize documents for you, but it now claims to be able to help you make sense of contracts – and catch discrepancies between them … more…
Cybercriminals are upping their game in 2025 with smarter AI and stealthier ransomware targeting Mac users, leaving defenders scrambling to keep up. MacBook Air The year 2025 may mark the turning point for AI's role in cybersecurity,...
A Grubhub security breach has exposed personal data for both customers and drivers, says the company, after an “incident” involving a third-party contractor. The company has not revealed the exact scale of the security fail, but has...
Spotify achieved its first full year of profitability since launching in 2008. The company has previously had occasional profitable quarters, but consistently lost money each year. Apple may have played a role in the company’s...
A Meta policy document describes the company’s fears that it could accidentally develop an AI model which would lead to “catastrophic outcomes.” It describes its plans to prevent the release of such models, but admits that it may not be...
An upcoming book Apple in China promises to tell the story of how a seemingly smart idea back in 1996 now leaves the company hostage to the whims of an authoritarian regime. Subtitled “the capture of the world’s greatest company,” the...
Opera has announced Opera Air , a new web browser that integrates mindfulness and wellness features directly into the browsing experience. The browser aims to help users manage stress and maintain focus while navigating the internet. The...
WhatsApp is working on expanding its group chat event planning feature to private chats, according to new changes found in the latest beta version (via WABetaInfo ). Currently, WhatsApp allows you to create events from group chats to...