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Mac owners upgrading to macOS 27 will need to replace their AirPort Time Capsule for Time Machine backups. We picked five diskless NAS enclosures that cost less than $300 to fit the bill. Five NAS units to replace your AirPort Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate on September 14 without support for Apple Filing Protocol, or AFP. AirPort Time Capsule and AirPort Disk depend on AFP for Time Machine …

It wasn't all that long ago that GM's executives called taking CarPlay out of vehicles a "Jobsian" move. They've caved to public pressure, and the option is present in some 2027 gas vehicles. CarPlay Ultra in an Aston Martin - Image Credit: Top Gear/YouTube The interface is expected in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. Based on the description by GM, it comes with gauges, hands-…

The first benchmarks for the M6 Mac mini have emerged. While Moore's Law is in fact dead, the Mac mini is still getting a massive and noticeable boost in processing performance. Mac mini Ahead of the release of Apple's product launches to consumers, benchmarks for the models frequently surface, hinting at what's on the way. That has seemingly happened for the M6 Mac mini, which Apple introduced a…

Amazon has issued the first preorder deal on AirPods 5, which release on Sept. 18. Plus grab preorder savings on Apple's M6 Mac mini and 2026 Mac Studio ahead of their Sept. 22 release. Grab a preorder deal on AirPods 5 at Amazon today. You can pick up a pair of AirPods 5 for $124.99 , a $5 discount on the new earbuds. While not a huge markdown, it does save you a few bucks if you're planning on …

The impressive AirPods 5 debuted alongside the iPhone 18 Pro , and they pack more value and better noise cancellation in the same tiny form factor, for less money. AirPods 5 review: The new AirPods 5 have the same form factor but better ANC Like AirPods 4, the AirPods 5 come in two versions: base mode and a high-end model with additional features. For this review, I'm testing the more expensive A…

Apple's 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air is $150 off today when configured with your choice of 16GB or 24GB of RAM. Save $150 on 1TB M5 MacBook Air models - Image credit: Apple All four color options of the M5/16GB/1TB configuration are discounted to $1,449 at Amazon today, with the upgraded 24GB RAM spec marked down to $1,649 in Midnight and Sky Blue. Save $150 on 1TB 13" MacBook Air Continue Reading on …

Apple CEO John Ternus whipped out his iPhone Duo on the Emmys red carpet, to the delight of the press gaggle. The Internet immediately started whining, as it does. John Ternus at the Emmys with the iPhone Duo - Image Credit: Deadline/X The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were a big success for Apple TV. As the new CEO of Apple, John Ternus was in attendance, and he used the opportunity of a red carpet…

Like iPhone Air, iPhone Duo is a series of compromises that enable the thinnest iPhone to date, but that doesn't mean the camera system is bad. Here's what we know pre-shipment. iPhone Duo has a unique dual camera system that isn't as compromised as you'd think The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable and has four cameras, but unlike the iPhone 18 Pro , they're not the one's you'd expect. There a…

That gorgeous animation you get opening up your iPhone Duo has been recreated for your Mac for most modern MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs. Here's where to get it. Seven years later, Craig Federighi is doubtlessly back opening and closing his MacBook, this time to see Mac Duo, not just Apple Silicon's launch speed - image credit: Apple. If you've seen the iPhone Duo demonstrated, you know how good …

Your Apple Watch Series 12 will continuously listen to your conversations, but Apple claims it's locked out of the audio. Here's how the new hardware isolation works. Apple Watch Series 12 with Apple Intelligence The new Audio Intelligence features include Siri Recap , which summarizes conversations, and Live Rewind, which retrieves the preceding 15 seconds as text. Automatic Shazam recognition a…

Apple Intelligence summarizing of HomeKit Secure Video cameras is very useful, but you'll have to really want it as it's tied to iCloud+ plans that start with a single camera for $10 per month. The Aqara G5 Pro Outdoor Camera Hub (left) is one of the few cameras Apple currently lists as compatible with its Apple Intelligence video summarizing - image credit: Apple. As iOS 27 comes out of beta tes…

India's consumer protection regulator has launched a probe into Apple's software warranty terms, over claims iPhone users were paying exorbitant fees for repairs. Alleged iOS 18 issues are becoming a regulatory problem in India The Central Consumer Protection Agency of India is taking a close look at Apple's software warranty policies, continuing an investigation into repairs. The latest investig…

Apple's high-end smartwatch just got a new chip, more AI features, better heart rate sensing, and more. Here's how the Apple Watch Ultra 4 compares to its predecessor. Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 3: Apple's premium smartwatch is more useful than ever. On Wednesday, alongside the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Though the outside of the watch is …

Apple TV has again won the most awards at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, plus it has become the most awarded streamer ever. Matthew Rhys in "Widow's Bay" - image credit: Apple. Apple TV had already won 20 awards during the first nights of the 2026 Emmy Awards, in the chiefly technical categories. But now it has brought that up to 29, making it the most awarded network of the year for the second …

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a massive hit, but its relatively small screen size is still limiting. Here's how to use an iPad as an external display for better gaming. The welcome screen of the new Switch 2 on our iPad Pro Nintendo has reportedly sold more than five million units of its new portable gaming device. The new handheld sports a new 7.9-inch display, along with updated controllers, a bette…