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Apple confirmed today that it will present three studies at the ACM Human-Computer Interaction Conference 2026 later this month, including work on AI-powered UI generation, accessibility, and the research behind the redesign of the AirPods Pro 3. Here are the details.

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Apple TV’s lineup of weekly releases will look a lot different after this week, as three shows all just aired their season finales.

iOS 26.4 brings with it a new ’Reduce Bright Effects’ setting that lets you disable various flashing elements common in Liquid Glass. Here are the details.

iOS 26 keeps adding a lot of new ways to customize your iPhone, but one of my favorites was there in the first 26.0 release: 3D spatial wallpapers. Here’s how to use the feature.

I have been a Satechi customer for years. I have used countless of their accessories, from iPad hubs to their computer peripherals to their chargers. They make some awesome, high-quality accessories that fit that Apple aesthetic. Most recently, they released their 3-in-1 Qi2 folding wireless charging stand, and it checks every box I would want from a charger like this. It has fast chargers, has a super clean design with great material choices, and can be used on a desk or on the go. Here is what you should know.

Third-party chatbot apps consistently dominate the App Store top charts, and in iOS 27, Apple reportedly has a first-party Siri app coming for your iPhone Home Screen to compete. Here are the rumored features.

It’s been a busy week for iPhone Fold-related rumors already. But today, new posts from notable leakers address the rumored ‘iPhone Ultra’ name, launch timing, and Apple’s supply plans.

Apple Wallet’s car key feature is building momentum, with several major vehicle brands recently launching support or about to. Now we can add another “coming soon” brand to that list: Lexus.

Last month Amazon announced that Prime Video Ultra would be launching soon in the US, and that day has officially arrived. Here are the details and how to sign up.

There’s a section on Apple’s macOS 26 Tahoe site that reads “Calm in the brainstorm.” The tagline introduces the revamped version of Spotlight, but there’s another Mac experience that it’s even more applicable to for me.

Tech can move on pretty quickly, but the Bluetooth speaker that still accompanies me on my travels was, until last week, the same one I’ve been using for four years. My Tribit StormBox Micro 2 was finally replaced by … the Tribit StormBox Micro 3.

Admittedly, the changes are relatively modest and most of those who own the original likely won’t need to upgrade, but they may be worthwhile if you’re trying to choose between the older and latest versions – especially with early-bird pricing …

The new WhatsApp build on TestFlight includes references to an upcoming change that will bring Status updates (which is the app’s version of Instagram’s Story format) to the Chats tab. Here are the details.

A new report from IDC shows that while the overall PC market posted slight year-over-year shipment growth in the first quarter, Apple saw one of the strongest gains among its peers. Here are the details.

The new update to Adobe’s experimental camera app adds initial support for iPads with at least 6GB of RAM and the new iPhone 17e. Here are the details.

Apple TV subscribers can now stream the platform’s new comedy film, Outcome, starring Keanu Reeves (The Matrix), and co-written and directed by Jonah Hill (The Wolf of Wall Street). Watch the trailer below.

A new report from 404 Media reveals that the FBI was able to recover deleted Signal messages from an iPhone by extracting data stored in the device’s notification database. Here are the details.

Retro tech archivist TechyThings has published a great video on Instagram showcasing the startup sounds, tones and chimes from multiple Apple desktops and laptops throughout the years, dating all the way back to the Apple I. Watch it below.