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A developer and Frisbee fan turned AirPods into a flying-disc stat tracker, using motion sensors to measure throws in a clever demonstration of what Apple's earbuds can do beyond playing audio. AirPods 4 Sharhan demonstrated Kinapod Disc on Reddit on July 20. The setup requires users to make a small hole in the center of a flying disc and insert one AirPod stem-first. Once it's mounted, the AirPo…

Apple and Ford have announced a new partnership that will see cars built on the latter's Universal Electric Vehicle platform use Apple Maps for advanced routing and future self-driving features. Apple Maps will be key to Ford's future EV plans. Credit: Apple The partnership will see Maps become a key component of the Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform when it launches in 2027. Apple announ…

Legendary technology columnist, pundit, author and podcast host John C. Dvorak has died, age 80. He is survived by his wife Mimi Dvorak. John C. Dvorak - image credit: No Agenda podcast Today Dvorak is best known for co-hosting the "No Agenda" podcast with Adam Curry, where he would critique mainstream news media. His death was first announced by the podcast on X, although note that Dvorak's age …

As the expected launch of Apple's first foldable iPhone nears, the shipment dates are still up in the air, with supply chain sources saying some plans need to be finalized before full mass production can begin. The iPhone Ultra's launch window could be anyone's guess at this point Apple's plans for the iPhone Ultra have been a hot-button topic in recent months. Just days ago, it was reported that…

The global PC market declined by 4% year-over-year in Q2 2026, but as Lenovo, Dell, and HP struggled, Apple's MacBook Neo helped it buck the downward trend. MacBook Neo New data shared by Counterpoint Research shows that global PC shipments plummeted to 65 million units in the second quarter of the year. This brought an end to a prolonged period of growth that stretched all the way back to Q1 of …

The European Commission has fined Google $1 billion for giving its own services preferential treatment, and for preventing app developers directing users away from the Google Play store. The European Union is fining Google $1 billion - image credit: EU Just as US lawmakers ask Trump to investigate the EU's alleged " anti-American " Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Union has used that act t…

The Wallet app in iOS 27 lets you make your own digital passes from all those membership bar codes you have. It takes a little work, but it already works well. Wallet's Create a Pass in iOS 27 The Wallet app has been used to hold more than just your credit and debit cards for years. Membership cards and digital passes have been a staple of the iPhone app for quite some time. However, to add a pas…

The Brydge ProDock Trio is a rarity amongst Thunderbolt docks, offering a compact vertical MacBook stand alongside a MagSafe phone charger. Brydge ProDock Trio review: Sitting on my desk and freeing space All USB-C and Thunderbolt docks I've tested have been largely the same as boxes that connect with a bundled cable. They have different ports and different technical specs. Brydge goes a differen…

The privacy policy for the Apple Store app suggests that a new feature called Virtual Shopping Assistant could be implemented soon. It may function similarly to the Apple Support Assistant. Apple Support already has a chatbot, and soon, Apple Store will too Apple has been slowly increasing its use of AI tools both internally and in public-facing apps. While Apple still relies on humans for some s…

U.S. Lawmakers have written to President Donald Trump, hoping he will do something to help big tech companies being targeted by the E.U.'s Digital Markets Act. U.S. President Donald Trump The European Union's Digital Markets Act has been a thorn in Apple's side since its introduction. Lawmakers in the United States want something done to fight what they consider to be rules that target U.S. Big T…

Amazon's month-end $399 iPad deal delivers the lowest iPad price across Apple's tablet lineup, with discounts of up to $150 off iPad Air and iPad Pro models as well. Apple's iPad 11 is on sale for $399 in Amazon's month-end sale. Discounts across Apple's iPad line are in effect at Amazon, with month-end deals delivering prices as low as $399 . Buy iPad 11 for $399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider…

The hit Apple TV comedy "Ted Lasso" was supposedly over after three seasons, but now it's back for a fourth and its star and co-creator have hopes for a fifth and sixth. Early image of the new season - image credit: Apple TV "Ted Lasso" returns to Apple TV on August 5, 2026 with a new story that sees the titular character now coaching a second-division women's football team. According to The Holl…

Apple's fall Mac updates will include a brand new entry-level MacBook Pro , but there are other alterations in the pipeline coming relatively soon, like a revised MacBook Neo and a speed-boosted MacBook Air. MacBook Neo Apple's fall releases tend to include a number of Mac and MacBook launches alongside the usual iPhones . For 2026, Apple is preparing a very AI-forward refresh of its catalog, sta…

A new report backs up multiple previous claims of the Mac models Apple is developing, and amplifies that updates are being delayed by the global chip shortage. The current iMac. Recent rumors have predicted that the iPad Air will get the higher-quality OLED display in 2027. They've also predicted that the iMac will get an OLED screen too, but not until 2029 or 2030 . Now Bloomberg is substantiall…

Millions of drivers with a dealer-installed KARR alarm should download the iPhone app and install the latest firmware update now, because a security flaw can let nearby attackers unlock or immobilize more than two million vehicles. Bluetooth vulnerability The affected KARR Security System is an aftermarket alarm that dealerships install to protect vehicles on their lots. Dealers often leave the h…