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Most affordable M5 MacBook Air live at $1,099 via Apple refurb if you move quick ($200 off new list)
Just after today’s iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, and Apple Watch Series 12 reveals, the official Apple refurb store has now once again re-stocked the most affordable 13-inch M5 MacBook Pro down at $1,099 shipped in Midnight, Starlight, and Sky Blue.
Read MoreNext-gen Arc Pulse metal bumper case for iPhone 18 Pro now available
Arc is back at it again for the new iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Apple debuted today. The Arc Pulse is certainly not for everyone, but if you are into these sorts of metal bumper cases, it is also certainly one of the best you can buy.
Read MoreHere’s how iPhone Duo treats apps not optimized for the foldable display
Apple has officially announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable display device. Additionally, the company has detailed how third-party apps will work with the larger display. This includes three modes for apps that target iOS 26, iOS 27.0, and iOS 27.1.
Read MoreApple releases tvOS 27 RC – here’s how to install it
We didn’t get the new Apple TV 4K model some had predicted in today’s fast-paced ‘Surprise and shine’ event, but the developer and public Release Candidate (RC) of tvOS 27 is now rolling out …
Read MoreApple releases iOS 27 RC ahead of public launch
Apple has released the first iOS 27 release candidate for testing. The update brings Apple’s next major iPhone software release one step closer to public launch, with Siri AI leading the list of changes.
Read MoreMicrosoft Office for Windows drops to $17 in extended Labor Day sale
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 is on sale for $16.97 (reg. $229) as a lifetime license, no subscription required, through September 27.
Read MoreApple unveils foldable iPhone Duo
Apple has officially unveiled the highly anticipated foldable iPhone, and it’s called iPhone Duo. Here’s everything you need to know.
Read MorewatchOS 27 upgrade coming to Apple Watch this month
watchOS 27 is coming this month, and now we have an official release date. Apple says we can expect the Apple Watch software update on Monday, September 14. The Apple Watch software update brings Siri AI, new ways to launch apps, and more changes to the device.
Read MoreSenator claims Trump may open US market to Chinese EVs in Xi deal
Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) says she’s hearing rumors that President Trump is preparing to let Chinese cars be sold in the US as part of a broader deal with China.
She raised the claim Wednesday, tying it to Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, which she said is coming “in just a few weeks.” There are many reasons to doubt these rumors.
Read MoreBest reveals from today’s Nintendo Direct: New Kirby, Metroid Ravenous, GameCube, more
Pre-order discounts on the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are now live ahead of release in early November, but Nintendo hosted a separate Direct event this morning with long list of notable reveals as well. From a new 3D Kirby adventure and the anticipated new 2D Metroid game, to FREE content updates for Mario Kart World and StarFox, down below you’ll find all of the most exciting announcements and releases from the September Nintendo Direct.
Read MoreApple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 unveiled with upgraded health tracking system
Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are official. Apple has announced its two new Apple Watch models as part of its product event today. An upgraded health tracking system is key to both models.
Read MoreiPhone 18 Pro offers three times the cooling performance
Apple has announced that the iPhone 18 Pro offers three times the cooling performance of last year’s model.
A new chip design puts the CPU closer to the “next generation” vapor chamber, for greatly improved cooling to support sustained high-performance use …
Read MoreMid-week Android app deals and freebies: Loads of Final Fantasy games, Secret of Mana, more
The mid-week Google Play app and game deals are ready, and loaded with plenty of Square Enix classics. Highlights include CHRONO TRIGGER, Secret of Mana, Legend of Mana, Actraiser Renaissance, COLLECTION of SaGa FF LEGEND, FINAL FANTASY VII, Trials of Mana, Adventures of Mana, Romancing SaGa3, CHAOS RINGS Ⅲ, and more. We also have a massive $500+ price drop lands on Galaxy Z Fold 8 as well as another shot at the new Moto Tag 2 trackers back down at $17.50 each.
Read MoreiPhone 18 Pro officially announced: Here’s what’s new
iPhone 18 Pro is now official. Apple just kicked off its big event today, and the first new products include the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Read MoreMid-week Apple TV deals from $5: Community, Cowboy Bebop, Eastbound & Down, Doctor Who, more
Your mid-week lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, including loads of complete series runs: Community, Cowboy Bebop, Eastbound & Down, Dynasty, ER, Empire, Dr. Ken, Doctor Who, and more. Be sure to hit up the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, a chance to land $100 off all AirPods Max 2 models and this major $500 discount on Apple’s 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro as well.
Read MoreDeals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to $500+ off, Moto Tag 2 trackers from $17.50, new liquid-cooled Qi2.2 power bank, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to land up to a massive $500 or more off Galaxy Z Fold 8 alongside the return of all-time low pricing on the new Moto Tag 2 trackers at $17.50 each. Just be sure to scope out the now even lower launch deal on UGREEN’s liquid-cooled Qi2.2 MagFlow Pro 25W Qi2.2 power bank, these up to 50% off Amazon Fire tablets from $77 and even more down below.
Read MoreDeals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2, AirTag 2, chargers, and more
Update: Apple’s all-new AirPods 5 now available for pre-order at Amazon from $129 on the base model and the higher-end Wireless Charging Case variant
Just ahead of today’s big Apple reveal event, the latest AirPods Pro 3 are still down at $50 off, the AirTag 2 all-time low is back, and we are once again tracking $100 off AirPods Max 2. Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is, however, headlined by a giant $500 price drop on Apple’s latest 14-inch 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro, a solid $100 price drop on the most affordable 2026 Apple Studio Display you can buy, and the now even lower launch price on this sweet new liquid-cooled Qi2.2 MagFlow Pro 25W Qi2.2 power bank. Check it all out below.
Read MoreApple Event News Hub: iPhone 18 Pro is here, more
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I’m at Apple Park for today’s “Surprise and shine” event, headlined by the rumored announcement of the iPhone 18 Pro and the foldable iPhone Duo. We’re also expecting the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5.
Bookmark this page to follow along with 9to5Mac’s coverage of all of Apple’s announcements today.
Read MoreNintendo Treehouse live: Watch nearly 2 hours of gameplay for these new Switch 2 games
It’s been a big week for Nintendo fans with gameplay reveal of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, a new Zelda 40th Anniversary console, and the host of fresh reveals from today’s second Direct in as many days. However, we are not just yet as Nintendo is now serving up a Treehouse livestream with gameplay from the new titles on display this week.
Read MoreData confirms Autopilot/FSD was active in crash that killed a mother, passerby saved her baby
A 2021 Tesla Model Y left an Alabama highway, hit two trees, and caught fire, killing its driver, 29-year-old Kayleigh Page. Her 7-month-old daughter was pulled from the burning car by a stranger who saw it happen.
Troopers reported it as a single-vehicle wreck. What they didn’t say, and likely didn’t know, is that Tesla’s own data shows the car’s driver-assist system was engaged. This is part of an ongoing Electrek investigation matching reported crashes to Tesla’s redacted NHTSA data.
Read MoreMid-week iOS app deals and freebies: Trials of Mana, CHRONO TRIGGER, loads of Final Fantasy games, more
Just ahead of today’s big Apple reveal event and the pre-order launch for the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, today’s lineup of the best iOS game and app deals is now ready to go. Highlights include titles like Adventures of Mana, Trials of Mana, CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.), FINAL FANTASY VII, FINAL FANTASY III, FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ, Romancing SaGa 3, Chroma Squad, and more. Alongside the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, Amazon is once again offering $100 off all AirPods Max 2 models and we just spotted a giant $500 discount on Apple’s 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro. Your mid-week App Store deals await below.
Read MoreApple reportedly offering trade-in incentive to encourage iPhone upgrades
Last-minute iPhone event rumors: Pre-order time, AirPods 5 features, more
We’re just hours away from Apple’s “Surprise and shine” special event, where it’s expected to announce the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro, new Apple Watch models, and AirPods 5.
Read MoreNo iPhone Ultra today? Three possible explanations …
It was widely expected that the first foldable iPhone set to be launched later today would be named the iPhone Ultra. However, a report yesterday said that the device will instead be called the iPhone Duo.
If accurate, it’s an interesting development as it might potentially point to the company reserving the Ultra suffix for a completely different future model …
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