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The LincPlus LincStation E1 is a compact NAS that promises speed, capacity, and some smart features. Prosumers and above should skip this one, but for everyday users, it's a pretty decent package. LincPlus LincStation E1 A typical network-attached storage (NAS) device is, as the name implies, a bunch of drives in a purpose-made computer, optimized to serve files. There's a big range that falls un…

Of the five nominations for the 86th Peabody Awards, Apple TV scored two wins. "Pluribus" won in the entertainment category, while "Come See Me In the Good Light" won in the documentary category. 'Pluribus' brings home a Peabody award for Apple TV Apple continues to rake in the awards with its original programming . At last count, Apple TV has 3,431 award nominations and 797 wins. The results fro…

Apple has come out against a new proposal that would impact how companies report emissions and clean energy use. The guidance could have the opposite of the intended effect. Apple leads the way in green energy implementation, but it fears mandatory participation could hurt implementation Just over a week after releasing its 2025 environmental report , Apple has signed a joint statement criticizin…

The Connected Accounts and rewards features in Apple Wallet aren't widely used, but Discover is dropping support for both in June. Apple Wallet has many small features that are underutilized With iOS 17.1 , the Apple Wallet app gained a new Connected Accounts feature, letting users of select UK and US banks view the balance of connected credit cards. While the capability is supported by major UK …

Apple Savings is now available for Apple Card users. Here's how it compares to other high-yield savings accounts in April. Apple Savings requires Apple Card The finance sector isn't new to Apple, with Apple Wallet , Apple Pay , Apple Card , Apple Pay Later, and now Apple Savings. Customers have multiple avenues to entrust vital financial processes to Apple. Apple Savings is a high-yield savings a…

Apple is reportedly working on bringing no fewer than six new product categories to market soon, in part as Tim Cook's swansong as CEO of the company. Apple Home Hub to arrive in 2026 with Apple Intelligence Following the news that Apple CEO Tim Cook will be replaced by Ternus in late 2026, a new report has detailed the products his teams are working on. Speaking during an interview with TBPN , B…

Artificial intelligence has been widely predicted to disrupt smartphones, and hurt Apple, but Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas argues that the iPhone will become more important as AI improve Apple Intelligence In a segment from "This Week in AI" published on April 23, Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of AI search company Perplexity, lays out an outside view of Apple's position. Srinivas, who p…

Apple Music VP Oliver Schusser says that while AI-generated music now makes up a large share of submissions to Apple Music , it accounts for almost none of what people actually play. Oliver Schusser In an interview published on April 22, Schusser highlighted an imbalance. He explained that more than a third of tracks delivered to the service are "100% AI," but listening remains below 0.5%. Apple …

The FaceTime camera on a MacBook Pro is famously not as good as one on an iPhone, but research shows Apple keeps working on it and may have decided that the answer involves mounting larger cameras on a rotating display. The notch could be replaced by a protruding camera — but one which could also be repositioned Maybe you don't give the camera notch on the MacBook Pro a second thought. But even i…

Apple Card users are seeing returns shrink once more as Apple Savings lowers its APY following continued rate pressure from the Federal Reserve. Apple Savings sees yet another APY decrease On Thursday, Apple advised customers of a 0.15% annual percentage yield (APY) decrease on Apple Savings accounts. Before this drop, the Apple Savings APY was 3.65% , a rate set in May 2025. This decrease affect…

Apple goes to great lengths to ensure that its pre-release artwork doesn't leak ahead of launch. Here's why those efforts are usually successful. Apple goes to great lengths to protect its artwork. Box art and marketing materials for an unannounced iPhone or iPad rarely reach the general public, thanks to Apple's strict security protocols. The company has a comprehensive set of requirements in pl…

Speaking to employees, outgoing CEO Tim Cook talked about his time leading Apple, citing both the successes he is most proud of, and admitting to the one main failure. Screenshot of an unfortunately typical Apple Maps failure in its early days As announced , Tim Cook and incoming CEO John Ternus held an Apple Town Hall meeting for employees on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. It was specifically to ans…

You've long been able to customize folders in the Mac's Finder, but only with a lot of non-obvious fiddling. Now with macOS Tahoe , Apple has made it a lot simpler. You can now customize the color and look of folders much more easily than before Maybe you have been using the Mac long enough to remember when third-party firms sold utilities that changed your folders into 3D. Or perhaps you've neve…

The HidrateSpark Pro 2 makes tracking your water intake easy and fun with Apple Health integration, Find My, and plenty of options for drinking alerts. HidrateSpark Pro 2 review If there's one thing you need to know about your health as a human being, it's that you're probably not drinking enough water. Being properly hydrated can help you stay awake, focused, feeling healthy, and motivated throu…

Apple Maps has been updated with a new "2026 Formula 1 Tracks Around the World" guide that showcases each racing location. Updated 3D art has been added throughout the season. Apple Maps gets F1 guide The first F1 season distributed by Apple TV has been off to a strong start. Apple is known for its vertical integration and brand synergy, and it hasn't wasted any time with F1 either. Apple is prom…