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Day 2 of Prime Day 2026 deepens Apple discounts, led by a new $100 markdown on every iPad mini 7 configuration, alongside record-low prices on AirPods Max 2 and the Apple Watch Series 11. Here are the deals worth buying. Day 2 of Prime Day delivers up to 71% off Apple gear - Image credit: Apple, Amazon The second day of Prime Day is well underway, with Apple's iPad mini getting a steeper markdown…

A surveillance firm with deep ties to law enforcement has developed a technology to wirelessly identify and make a database of Bluetooth devices like iPhones . This will be used to spot suspects traveling together, and may track protestors heading to marches. SignalTrace sensors can detect Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and RFID signals - image credit: Leonardo Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) is al…

Day 2 of Prime Day 2026 delivers a $100 discount on Apple's handy iPad mini 7, perfect for summer travel. Save $100 on every iPad mini 7 for Prime Day - Image credit: Apple Pick up the $399.99 special at Amazon on day 2 of the annual Prime Day event. This new markdown reflects a $100 discount off retail on the 8.3-inch tablet. Buy iPad mini 7 for $399.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss…

B&H's flash Deal Zone drops a blowout 15-inch MacBook Air configuration to a record-low $949, with free 2-day shipping. For 24 hours only, get a MacBook Air 15-inch for just $949 - Image credit: Apple For 24 hours only, pick up Apple's last-gen M4 MacBook Air 15-inch for $949 at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo. Available in your choice of Midnight or Sky Blue , this laptop originally retailed…

Apple Passwords is a secure and safe alternative for those seeking to escape 1Password's latest price hike. Here's what you need to know. Any password manager can import to Apple Passwords, so long as you have a Mac. The introduction of iOS 18 and macOS Seqouia has seen the old iCloud Keychain be rolled into the new Apple Passwords app, alongside a few other Apple password management features. If…

You do have to be right-handed, but if you are, the new Logitech MX Master 4 mouse for Mac beats even its predecessors, specifically because of its new Actions Ring. The main new feature is the Haptic Panel, the thumb button which launches Actions Ring I am such a die-hard trackpad user that I rarely try out a mouse and when I do, none of them have tempted me to switch — until now. I'm still not …

Displays for the iPhone Fold and touchscreen MacBook Pro will come from Samsung, while LG will make screens for the Apple Watch Series 12, says a repeat rumor. The iPhone Fold might feature a Samsung OLED display. Apple's first foldable iPhone is slated to debut in 2026 . While it will mark Apple's entry into new smartphone territory, its displays will seemingly be produced by a tried-and-true Ap…

The latest Apple Invites update brings some long-requested features, like co-hosting an event. There are also some other great quality-of-life changes to the party planning app. Apple Invites now lets users co-host events. Back in February 2025 , the Apple Invites app made its way to the App Store . With it, iOS users can create party or event invitations, manage RSVPs, share links, and more. On …

If you need more storage but don't want to add an external drive to your Mac, consider getting a Network Attached Storage device. Gain more capacity with these Prime Day storage deals today. TerraMaster F2-425 Storage is an ever-present problem for computer users. While you can add an external drive to a Mac, it doesn't fix your capacity problems on your iPhone or iPad, or even other computers. C…

Eleventh time still isn't the charm. In a new interview, Bob Iger has said that they had very brief talks with Apple about a merger, and social media is on fire again saying that they can and should merge. That sale is even less likely to happen now, than it was the last ten times we've updated this story. It may have made Apple Park, but Apple is not going to take over Disney's magic kingdom The…

Arriving one day after the rest of the second wave of developer betas, watchOS 27 beta 2 is finally available for most of the compatible Apple Watch lineup. New icons on an Apple Watch in watchOS 27 On Monday, Apple released the second round of developer betas for iOS 27, macOS 27 , and the rest of the lineup. That is, except for watchOS 27 . That has changed, as Apple has rolled out the second d…

Password manager LastPass says a supply chain attack involving third-party vendor Klue exposed customer contact and support information, though customer vaults and stored credentials were not affected. Exposed customer data could fuel phishing attacks An unauthorized actor accessed LastPass's Salesforce environment using OAuth tokens stolen from third-party vendor Klue. The breach exposed sensiti…

Prime Day iPad deals are in full swing, with prices dipping to as low as $299. Plus, grab record-breaking discounts on 2026 M4 iPad Air models and blowout savings on iPad Pro tablets. Save up to $250 on iPads for Prime Day 2026 - Image credit: Apple Prime Day 2026 has seen price drops on dozens of Apple products, and iPads are no exception. With deals delivering prices as low as $299 and discount…

Make your Mac even more useful by adding more ports, thanks to one of these fantastic Prime Day deals on Thunderbolt docks. Add more ports to your MacBook Pro with a Thunderbolt dock Apple's current Mac lineup includes desktop models with quite a few ports, as well as portable models with fewer connectivity options. There are usually enough ports to get things done, but some people want more opti…

A code leak in a beta for Reality Composer Pro 3 reveals Apple has used elements of a mysteriously cancelled game engine project known as "The Machinery" to make its 3D content tool. Apple Reality Composer Pro 3 Developing new products can always be made easier and faster by incorporating items from external sources. While Apple is like other companies in that it sometimes uses code from elsewher…