PSA: Hackers can raid iOS 18 with an infected link
PSA: Hackers can raid iOS 18 with an infected link If you’ve been putting off an update to iOS 26, now might be the time to do it. On Wednesday, security researchers published findings on a new hacking tool that targets iPhones running iOS 18.4 to 18.6.2, as reported earlier by Wired. The “DarkSword” exploit […]
The Beats Studio Pro are nearly $200 off ahead of Amazon’s big spring sale
The Beats Studio Pro are nearly $200 off ahead of Amazon's big spring sale Earlier this week, Apple unveiled the AirPods Max 2. The forthcoming over-ear headphones build on their predecessor with an H2 chip that powers a range of new features; however, they still don’t offer the sort of cross-OS compatibility you’ll get with […]
Apple’s $549 AirPods Max 2 add better ANC and live translation
Apple's $549 AirPods Max 2 add better ANC and live translation Apple has just announced the AirPods Max 2 with better noise cancellation and sound quality. The second generation of Apple’s over-ear headphones starts at $549 and comes equipped with an H2 chip, powering features like adaptive audio, conversation awareness, voice isolation, and AI-powered live […]
MacBook Air M5 review: a small update for the ‘just right’ Mac
MacBook Air M5 review: a small update for the 'just right' Mac Neo to the left of me. Pros are to the right. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Not much has changed in the new MacBook Air for 2026: It now has the M5 chip, Wi-Fi 7, and faster storage starting […]
The MacBook Neo is a winner
The MacBook Neo is a winner It was a little surprising to see Apple decide to leap fully into the affordable laptop market, to try and compete with devices the company typically prefers to just look down its nose at. It was also a little surprising to see Apple basically nail it on the first […]
PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo
PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo This thing is poised to eat their lunch. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The MacBook Neo is here, and it took no time at all for an executive from a major PC manufacturer to put their foot in their mouth trying to […]
Apple reduces App Store fees in China to ward off regulators
Apple reduces App Store fees in China to ward off regulators Apple is cutting App Store developer fees in China from March 15th, dropping its typical commission on purchases from 30 percent down to 25 percent. The decision was made following “discussions with the Chinese regulator,” according to Apple’s announcement, suggesting that the reduction aims […]
The original AirTag is the cheapest it’s ever been
The original AirTag is the cheapest it's ever been The original AirTags are still great value, especially now they’re over half off. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Despite the fact Apple released a new AirTag in January, the first-generation AirTag is still a top-notch tracker if you’re embedded in Apple’s ecosystem. And […]
Perplexity’s Personal Computer turns your spare Mac into an AI agent
Perplexity's Personal Computer turns your spare Mac into an AI agent Perplexity wants to be more than just an answer engine. On Wednesday it launched Personal Computer, a new AI agent tool that can turn a spare Mac into a locally run AI system, pitching it as “a digital proxy for you.” Personal Computer will […]
Alternative app store AltStore PAL is joining the fediverse
Alternative app store AltStore PAL is joining the fediverse AltStore PAL, the alternative iOS app store available in the European Union and Japan, is joining the social web. In a post on Wednesday, AltStore PAL announced that users across Mastodon, Threads, and Bluesky can now interact with apps that developers choose to federate on its […]