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Amazon's year-end MacBook Air sale slashes $250 off a variety of M4 models, including configs with 24GB RAM. Save $250 on a variety of M4 MacBook Air models with year-end savings - Image credit: Apple Amazon's cheapest M4 MacBook Air deal is back for $749.99 , reflecting a $250 discount on the 16GB/256GB model. Buy M4 MacBook Air from $749.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Foru…

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. Tech has had an interesting year, and Apple Vision Pro is the cap There's a lot more going on in the tech world than what Apple releases in a given year. It saw a few important updates through 2025, but I'm focusing more …

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. LG's new line of UltraGear evo monitors For the initial round of monitors under the new brand, LG is including three models — 39GX950B, 27GM950B, and 52G930B. The GM9 will be the most enticing for Apple users and claims to fix one of…

Aiarty Video Enhancer can remove noise, reduce blur, and enhance your old videos to become watchable in beautiful 4K on your modern devices. Image source: Aiarty As content creators on Mac know, improving footage isn't always simple. We've all faced clips that are noisy, blurry, or simply too low in resolution to look great on modern screens. Whether it is cherished family videos, clips exported …

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 wearing Google Glass Smart glasses are back, though whether or not that's a good thing remains to be seen. Meta's Ray-Ban Meta lineup is the current most well-known iteration of the technology, but it's cert…

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. iPhone 15 Pro I personally love buying refurbished gear. My M2 MacBook Air was a refurb that I snagged from NewEgg. Not only did I save money, but I also managed to keep a devic…

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 I love biking. I've talked about this extensively in the past. In 2023, I received the Gravel edition of the Roadster V2, a "stealthy" e-bike from Ride1Up. Before that, I hadn't hopped into the bike saddle since I was in high scho…

It's been a busy year for Apple and alongside this week's news, it's time to look at just what happened when — from Apple Intelligence woes to brand new devices. First of two special AppleInsider Podcast episodes looking back over Apple's 2025 T'was the week of Christmas and yet all around were still stirring yet more discussion of Apple staffers quitting the company. Join us as we may well be ab…

Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal is back, saving shoppers $50 on Apple's newest earbuds. Grab AirPods Pro 3 at the best $199 price. Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale for $199.49 at Amazon, beating Black Friday pricing by $20. Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199.49 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Board games go far beyond Monopoly. More advanced digital board games can turn any get-together — or quiet night in — into an easy, portable way to play with friends and family across iPhone , iPad, and Macs. Best board games for iOS, iPadOS | Image credit: Floodgate Games The holidays are a great time to get friends and family together for food and fun. That's why we're compiling a list of the b…

Apple's iOS 26 makes it easier than ever for parents to set up Child Accounts, with stronger safeguards and more control over what kids can see and do. Here's how to use it. How to set parental controls on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 With the introduction of iOS 26, Apple has streamlined the process of setting up a Child Account. The goal was to give parents a quick way to ensure a child has an age-appr…

If you received an iPhone as a gift for the holidays, trading in your used iPhone can free up cash for charging accessories, cases , and more. Get a 10% bonus on your iPhone trade-in - Image credit: Gazelle Instead of stressing over where to sell your iPhone, you can get a fast cash offer with almost no effort at Gazelle, a trusted service that's been buying used devices since 2007. And right now…

Amber's favorite tech of 2025 isn't flashy or futuristic — it's the gear that quietly works so well that you could almost forget it exists. Ride1Up Roadster V2 Season's greetings, folks. I suppose it's my turn to share my favorite bits of tech that I've been using for the past year. I think my top tech products of 2025 are a pretty good reflection of who I am as a person. At my core, I will alway…

While we'll still be here looking for news and bringing you the best deals, we at AppleInsider would like to wish you a peaceful and happy holiday season. Thank you for being with us throughout 2025. Jony Ive helped design the decorations for this tree, displayed in London's Claridges store in 2018 Enjoy the break, too, because it looks as if 2026 is going to be huge. As well as the expected new …

Apple's App Store hosts official iPad-optimized versions of classic board games that preserve traditional rules while adding modern multiplayer support. Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels These apps are designed for the iPad's larger display rather than stretched iPhone layouts. Interfaces emphasize touch-first controls, readable boards, and shared-screen play that works naturally on a tablet. M…