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Anker launches new clamp-style 10-in-1 Nano Power Strip to deliver AC/USB above and below your desk
The all-new Anker Nano Power Strip has arrived. The brand is unleashing the newest member of its Nano power lineup today with a unique power strip product that neatly clamps to the side/back of a desk or shelf, leaving a series of USB ports up top and some AC outlets neatly stowed away out of sight underneath. The white is now live on Amazon (the black model is also now live on Amazon but we are still awaiting the white model listing) and the black variant directly on the Anker site.
Read MoreTim Cook shares fun video trip back through 50 years of Apple products
Apple is today celebrating its 50th anniversary, and CEO Tim Cook has tweeted a fun video taking a trip back in time through 50 years of Apple products in a glitchy vintage TV style.
It follows a homepage animation on the company’s website entitled “50 Years of Thinking Different” and, in my view, would have made a better choice …
Read MoreAll-new 24GB M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $149 off, 48GB at $199 off (Amazon lows)
One of the better deals in the latter half of this year’s Big Spring Sale delivered new Amazon all-time low pricing on the brand new M5 Pro MacBook Pro lineup. These deals, alongside some of the more affordable M5 MacBook Pro configurations are carrying over into this morning at are still live at up to $199 off the list prices.
Read MoreNew 2026 Apple Studio Display XDR is now $400 less than it was yesterday (Official price drop)
As our friends over at 9to5Mac reported yesterday evening, Apple has somewhat stealthily dropped the price on its brand new Studio Display XDR, and not by a little bit. The new Apple Studio Display XDR with the Standard Glass and VESA Mount Adapter is now officially $400 less than it was at this time yesterday.
Read MoreMassive $350 price drop knocks 54% off latest Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra today
Yesterday we spotted a major price drop on brand new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic units at over 50% off the list price, and that deal is still live, but today we are moving over to the latest Galaxy Watch Ultra. Woot is now offering new Galaxy Watch Ultra with a full 1-year Samsung warranty at a giant $350 off the list price.
Read MoreTesla expands unsupervised ‘Robotaxi’ area in Austin with only a handful of cars
Tesla has expanded the geofence for its unsupervised “Robotaxi” service in Austin, Texas, growing the area where vehicles can operate without a safety monitor inside the car.
But social media sightings indicate that only a handful of vehicles — somewhere between 4 and 8 Model Ys — are actually running without a human safety monitor. And even those still operate under remote supervision from Tesla.
Read MoreDavid Pogue’s new ‘Apple: The First 50 Years’ hardcover book now 32% off at Amazon
As part of the final day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, it is now offering David Pogue’s Apple: The First 50 Years Hardcover book down at $34.09 shipped. This has been a popular read among readers and staffers over at 9to5Mac, and now Amazon is offering it within $1 of the lowest price we have tracked since it released at the full $50.
Read MoreSave over 30% on David Pogue’s new ‘Apple: The First 50 years’ book
Update March 31, 2026: Ahead of Apple’s 50th anniversary tomorrow, David Pogue’s new book is on sale on Amazon for $34.09 (Reg. $50). This is a great way to save on one of the best modern Apple books there is.
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Apple celebrates its 50th birthday this year, having originally been founded on April 1, 1976. Coinciding with that anniversary, veteran technology reporter “CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent David Pogue is out with a new book that goes in-depth on the company’s history, Apple: The First 50 Years.
Read MoreStill live: Giant lineup of Apple Spring Sale deals – AirPods, MacBook, iPad, cables, more
We are now quickly approaching the end of Amazon’s 2026 Big Spring Sale and there’s no telling how many of the best deals on Apple gear will be ending along with it. We have already see the AirPods Pro 3 disappear and then return, many of the Apple Watch models are starting to jump back up in price, and same with the MacBook. But there are plenty of offers still live and they are all waiting for you down below.
Read MoreTuesday Apple Books and audiobooks deals from $2
Alongside the final day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, today’s lineup of the best Apple Books deals is now ready to roll. Highlights include The Witcher, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, One & Only: A Read with Jenna Pick, Leviathan Wakes, All Systems Red, Trust No One, and more. Just be sure to dive into our master roundup of the best Big Spring Sale deals, the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal (it is now back in-stock), and this giant lineup of Apple Big Spring deals too.
Read MoreChatGPT app launches for CarPlay on iOS 26.4
Last week, Apple released iOS 26.4, which enabled support for voice-based AI apps to CarPlay for the first time.
Just a few days later, OpenAI has updated the ChatGPT app for iPhone to take advantage of this change. Now, ChatGPT is fully accessible via a dedicated CarPlay app.
Read MoreGet ready to celebrate Apple’s 50th with the perfect playlist
This story is part of 9to5Mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary.
It’s certainly not news that Apple has made tremendous contributions to the music industry. But what’s often overlooked is its role as a tastemaker in the music space, not just changing the way songs are bought and sold but what people are actually listening to.
I’ve compiled a comprehensive, but curated playlist of some of the best songs that Apple has used in commercials, product introductions, events, and more. You can stream it or add it to your library on Apple Music. But I also wanted to acknowledge a few songs that were made particularly iconic thanks to their inclusion in Apple marketing materials over the years.
Read MoreMost affordable current-gen Apple Watch you can buy down at $219 for Big Spring sale
We are still tracking some notable deals on Apple Watch models on the final day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Those include $300 clearance pricing on Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium models as well as the remaining Series 11 offers from $299. But if you’re looking for the lowest price on the current-generation Apple wearable lineup, these Amazon deals on Apple Watch SE 3 from $219 are very much it.
Read MorePaul McCartney headlining Apple’s 50th anniversary bash at Apple Park tonight
Paul McCartney is officially set to perform at Apple Park in celebration of Apple’s 50th anniversary. The legendary artist was spotted sound checking yesterday evening at Apple’s headquarters ahead of the gig set to take place later tonight …
Read MoreTesla named on Iran’s 18-company target list threatening Gulf operations
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has named Tesla among 18 US companies whose Middle East operations it is threatening to attack in retaliation for the killings of Iranian military leaders. The threat carries an explicit deadline: 8:00 PM Tehran time on April 1.
Tesla has been rapidly expanding across the Gulf over the past year, with showrooms, service centers, and more than 30 Supercharger stations now operating in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar — all directly in the crosshairs.
Read MoreToday’s Android app deals and freebies: Cubasis 3, Dead Cells, Seoul Exorcist 1111, more
We are roughly half way through the final day of the 2026 Amazon Big Spring Sale and you’ll want to get in there while you still can, but for now it’s all about the day’s best Android game and app deals. Highlights include titles like Cubasis 3 – DAW & Music Studio, Dead Cells, Seoul Exorcist 1111, Food Fever Premium: Restaurant, Little Nightmares, YoWindow Weather, Delivery From the Pain:Premium, and more. Hit up all of these Big Spring Android tablet deals from $90 as well as this giant discount on Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and then head below for the games and apps.
Read MoreAmazon’s latest Echo smart speakers and displays now at all-time lows in final day of spring sale
We are quickly approaching the finish line on the 2026 Amazon Big Spring Sale and quite possibly the all-time lows on some of its latest Echo gear. Not only are we tracking a long lineup of deals across a series of Amazon’s in-house tech releases, we also have new all-time low prices on the latest Echo Dot Max and the newest Echo Show smart displays it launched in late 2025.
Read MoreNew Siri multitasking upgrade detailed in latest iOS 27 report
Siri may not be any better in iOS 26.5 beta, but we’re continuing to learn a lot more about iOS 27’s version. Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg that Apple is developing an upgrade to Siri that will dramatically improve its multitasking abilities.
Read MoreTuesday Apple TV deals up to 75% off: Breaking Bad, Blacklist, The Moment, Bugonia, Star Trek, Tulsa King, more
We are nearly half way through the final day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale and the clock is now tickin’ on the best deals, but it is also Tuesday and that means we have a ton of Apple TV deals too. Highlights include The Blacklist Complete Series, The Moment, Breaking Bad Complete Series, Superman, Bugonia, Halo 4-Film Collection, Tulsa King, Star Trek: The Original Series Complete, and more.You’ll also want to scope out the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal, up to $300 off MacBook models, the best iPad deals from $299, and even more in our final day Big Spring hub right here.
Read MoreDeals – Last Day Big Spring Sale: Huge Galaxy Watch 8 Classic deal at $280 off, Galaxy S26 bundle, World Backup Day sale, more
Today is your last chance at the Amazon Big Spring Sale and the 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a giant price drop on Galaxy Watch 8 Classic at $270 (50% off, brand new w/ Samsung warranty). Amazon also has unlocked Galaxy S26 deals with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and a $100 credit alongside a host of Big Spring Sale Android tablet deals from $90. The B&H World Backup Day sale is now live with up to 70% off SSDs and other storage devices from just $10 as well. Head below for a closer look and a whole lot more.
Read MoreDeals – Last Day Big Spring Sale: MacBook up to $300 off, AirPods Pro 3/Max 2, iPad, Apple Watch $300 off, more
This is it folks, the final day of the 2026 Amazon Big Spring Sale has arrived. The deals are still flying with price drops on AirPods Pro 3 and the return of the AirPods Max 2 pre-order deal (here’s our hands-on review), but we have also featured this 1TB M5 MacBook Pro that launched at $1,799 and is now $250 less than that alongside your last shot at the Big Spring MacBook deals with up to $300 in savings. We are also still tracking as much as $300 off Apple Watch models and Big Spring iPad deals from $299. There are also loads of accessories and much more waiting below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Read MoreFantastical can now trigger alarms for events and tasks
Apple introduced a new developer tool in iOS 26 called AlarmKit. The latest version of Fantastical for iPhone and iPad adopts it.
Read MoreGM idles Factory Zero again, lays off 1,300 EV workers for a month
General Motors has shut down production at Factory Zero in Detroit for the second time in less than three months, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers. The plant won’t restart until mid-April.
The idling, which began on March 16, marks the latest in a string of production cuts at the facility GM once positioned as the flagship of its electric vehicle future — a $2.2 billion showcase that has become a symbol of the company’s rapid EV retreat.
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