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Amazon slashes Apple Watch Series 11 to $299 heading into the new year
Amazon slashes Apple Watch Series 11 to $299 heading into the new year
If you're embarking on a new fitness journey for 2026, keep track of your steps and monitor sleep patterns with the Apple Watch Series 11, which is now on sale for $299.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Apple’s New Year sale in Japan once again provides a limited edition AirTag to iPhone buyers, as well as a free Apple gift card.
Limited-edition AirTags, gift cards up for grabs in Apple's New Year sale in Japan
Apple's New Year sale in Japan once again provides a limited edition AirTag to iPhone buyers, as well as a free Apple gift card.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Sony and Apple though that "Pluribus" had a dull ending, which led to the atomic bomb delivery, meanwhile a promotional effort using Tim Cook's social media came under fire over an erroneous assumption that it was AI generated.
'Pluribus' bomb drops: studio notes changed the finale & Tim Cook's cookies
Sony and Apple though that "Pluribus" had a dull ending, which led to the atomic bomb delivery, and a promotional effort using Tim Cook's social media came under fire over an erroneous assumption about AI.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Amazon has slashed $400 off Apple's premium M4 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro during its year-end sale, with units in stock for fast delivery.
Year-end deal: Save $400 on this M4 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro
Amazon has slashed $400 off Apple's premium M4 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro during its year-end sale, with units in stock for fast delivery.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
On the latest episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your host rounds up his favorite devices of 2025, recaps the fall of iRobot, and previews what to expect at CES 2026.
The fall of Roomba, CES 2026 preview, & the best smart tech of 2025 on HomeKit Insider
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your host rounds up his favorite devices of 2025, recaps the fall of iRobot, and previews what to expect at CES 2026.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The Apple Wallet app may soon gain digital Car Key support for Tesla vehicles, according to newly discovered code references.
Apple Car Key could make its way to Tesla vehicles
The Apple Wallet app may soon gain digital Car Key support for Tesla vehicles, according to newly discovered code references.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Apple Developer Academy in Detroit apparently isn't an outright success for some, with a report painting it as an expensive project that doesn't quite live up to the job-search hype. The truth is a bit more complex.
Detroit's Apple Developer Academy costly to taxpayers, not a runaway success
The Apple Developer Academy in Detroit apparently isn't an outright success for some, with a report painting it as an expensive project that doesn't quite live up to the job-search hype. The truth is a bit more complex.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A Chinese assembler working for Apple was the target of cyberattacks in December, with the event potentially causing product line details to be leaked to attackers.
Apple assembly partner victim of a supply chain cyberattack
A Chinese assembler working for Apple was the target of cyberattacks in December, with the event potentially causing product line details to be leaked to attackers.
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December 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Amber's work setup hasn't changed much over the years -- there's still an iMac, a MacBook Air, and an iPad Air, and that's just the way she likes it.
Amber's ever-unchanging desk setup: low tech, but not no tech
Amber's work setup hasn't changed much over the years -- there's still an iMac, a MacBook Air, and an iPad Air, and that's just the way she likes it.
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December 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Amazon and B&H are engaged in a year-end MacBook Pro price war, with the 1TB M5 14-inch model falling to $1,649.
Year-end price war: Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro drops to $1,649
Amazon and B&H are engaged in a year-end MacBook Pro price war, with the 1TB M5 14-inch model falling to $1,649.
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December 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Long outages catch people off guard, but a few smart tools make it easier to stay charged, informed, and reachable while you wait for the power to return.
How to prepare a tech emergency kit before the next blackout hits
Long outages catch people off guard, but a few smart tools make it easier to stay charged, informed, and reachable while you wait for the power to return.
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December 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
An iPhone and a Rolex are stolen in Austin, there's a protest at a Portland Apple Store, and Cellebrite use surfaces in the Epstein files, on the AppleInsider Crime Blotter.
Crime blotter: Man sought who used stolen credit card at Apple Store
An iPhone and a Rolex are stolen in Austin, there's a protest at a Portland Apple Store, and Cellebrite use surfaces in the Epstein files.
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December 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Malcolm's workspace hasn't changed that much by initial appearances, but he has gradually changed how he works to include game development. And this time, there are two keyboards.
How we work: Malcolm Owen's double-keyboard desk setup
Malcolm's workspace hasn't changed that much by initial appearances, but he has gradually changed how he works to include game development. And this time, there are two keyboards.
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December 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Despite losing a previous appeal, Apple has now applied to the UK's Court of Appeal over "guesswork" that means it is being fined $2 billion for App Store practices.
UK $2 billion App Store ruling appealed -- again
Despite losing a previous appeal, Apple has now applied to the UK's Court of Appeal over "guesswork" that means it is being fined $2 billion for App Store practices.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Amazon's year-end iPad sale sees prices dip to as low as $299, with discounts of up to $200 off.
Amazon drops Apple's iPad 11 down to $299 during year-end sale
Amazon's year-end iPad sale sees prices dip to as low as $299, with discounts of up to $200 off.
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December 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
While 2025 has been a busy year, Malcolm Owen's top picks of the best items range from the future-centric iPhone Air design to the modern Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, to the plain simplicity of owning a UPS.
Malcolm's best tech in 2025: iPhone Air, Powerbeats Pro 2, and a cheap UPS
While 2025 has been a busy year, Malcolm Owen's top picks of the best items range from the future-centric iPhone Air design to the modern Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, to the plain simplicity of owning a UPS.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A new leak has added to the list of colors Apple is known to have tried out before releasing its all-white AirPods charging cases back in 2016.
More original AirPods test colors revealed
A new leak has added to the list of colors Apple is known to have tried out before releasing its all-white AirPods charging cases back in 2016.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Apple has a way for videogamers to keep progress and friends synced, leveraging iCloud to do it. Here's how to get the most out of Apple Games and Game Center.
How to use Apple Games & Game Center for cross-device play & cloud saves
Apple has a way for videogamers to keep progress and friends synced, leveraging iCloud to do it. Here's how to get the most out of Apple Games and Game Center.
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December 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Amazon's year-end MacBook Air sale slashes $250 off a variety of M4 models, including configs with 24GB of RAM.
Amazon slashes $250 off M4 MacBook Air models, prices from $749
Amazon's year-end MacBook Air sale slashes $250 off a variety of M4 models, including configs with 24GB RAM.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
It's been another busy year in tech, and while there were some interesting innovations, a few devices stand out for Wesley Hilliard. Here are his picks for his top tech in 2025.
Wes Hilliard's best tech in 2025: Apple Vision Pro, Invites, & e-bikes
It's been another busy year in tech, and while there were some interesting innovations, a few devices stand out for Wesley Hilliard. Here are his picks for his top tech in 2025.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Global brand LG is launching a new line of high resolution monitors ahead of CES 2026, including two gaming monitors, and one model particularly suited to Mac users.
New LG GM9 5K mini LED display adopts AI scaling, anti-blooming tech
Global brand LG is launching a new line of high resolution monitors ahead of CES 2026, including two gaming monitors, and one model particularly suited to Mac users.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Aiarty Video Enhancer can remove noise, reduce blur, and enhance your old videos to become watchable in beautiful 4K on your modern devices.

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This AI video enhancer for Mac fixes blur, reduces noise, and upscales to 4K
Aiarty Video Enhancer can remove noise, reduce blur, and enhance your old videos to become watchable in beautiful 4K on your modern devices.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Looking back on Google Glass, Google co-founder Sergey Brin thought he was "the next Steve Jobs," a mindset that pushed the device out the door before it was ready for consumers.
Sergey Brin thought he had his Steve Jobs moment with the failed Google Glass
Looking back on Google Glass, Google co-founder Sergey Brin thought he was "the next Steve Jobs," a mindset that pushed the device out the door before it was ready for consumers.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Newsletter exclusive: Buying refurbished tech is one of the easiest ways to save cash, cut waste, and still score a great iPhone, but, if you're not careful, you can lose your money. Here's what to look out for, and how to keep yourself safe.

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How to buy a refurbished iPhone without getting burned
Buying refurbished tech is one of the easiest ways to save cash, cut waste, and still score a great iPhone, but, if you're not careful, you can lose your money. Here's what to look out for, and how to keep yourself safe.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Review: The Ride1Up Portola takes some getting used to even if you're coming from another e-bike, and is an excellent blend of features, performance, and price.
Ride1Up Portola e-bike review: A foldable e-bike geared towards the everyman
The Ride1Up Portola takes some getting used to even if you're coming from another e-bike, and is an excellent blend of features, performance, and price.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM