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Twelve South updated its luxe Valet MagSafe charger and catch-all with better performance and a new size, helping it fit into even more homes. Twelve South Valet 4.25-inch review: The tray is a wonderful catch-all for a few EDC items The Valet is a clever device, and something I'm surprised we don't see more of in the space. It combines a MagSafe charger with a leather-lined tray to hold your dai…

Apple is presenting John Ternus as the steady continuation of Tim Cook 's leadership, with the incoming CEO praising the company's momentum while declining to reveal how he intends to reshape it. John Ternus Cook and Ternus appeared together July 27 at the Los Angeles premiere of the Apple TV series Ted Lasso , giving Apple an unusually public setting to present its approaching leadership handoff…

Month-end Apple deals are in full effect at Amazon, with AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max 2 discounted by up to $100. Grab AirPods for as low as $99 at Amazon today - Image credit: Apple Those looking for the lowest AirPods price this week can take advantage of Amazon's $99 special on AirPods 4, reflecting a $30 price cut off MSRP. Buy AirPods 4 for $99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider |…

Apple has had countless patents granted over the smart ring technology it still won't tell anyone about, but a new one shows just how an Apple Ring might control all of your devices. Render of a possible Apple Ring - image credit: AppleInsider Yes, an Apple Ring would surely be a health monitor, and yes, it would likely dominate the fitness market, but it won't break up marriages . It's also sure…

Goldman Sachs has increased its AAPL price target to $370, with the firm expecting good third-quarter results, and a faithful audience keeping purchase volumes up even after hardware price increases. Analysts believe Apple will do well in the Q3 results. Ahead of Apple's quarterly financial results release and call with analysts on Thursday, Goldman Sachs has raised its bar for Apple to reach. In…

Amazon's $500 discount on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 2TB of storage brings the laptop down to $2,499. Save $500 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD - Image credit: Apple The $500 price cut is available on both of Apple's color options, with the upgraded laptop discounted to $2,499. This configuration has Apple's M5 Pro chip with a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU, as…

The Apple Upgrade program is here, giving consumers ways to lease even more products. Here's how much you'll pay to lease your hardware, and what happens when the lease term has ended. Apple Upgrade lets you lease an iPhone 17, as well as other hardware. On July 28, Apple launched the Apple Upgrade program to replace the iPhone Upgrade Program. One that also enables consumers to buy more than jus…

A newly-granted Apple patent proposes using iPhone AR to identify an oncoming vehicle, to be certain that it's the ride you booked. Detail from the patent showing how an iPhone screen could help you find the right car - image credit: Apple. Maybe it's more common for people to deliberately push their way into a waiting car they know isn't theirs, but it can also happen by accident. That's perhaps…

Apple's first full "Ted Lasso" season 4 trailer brings Jason Sudeikis back to Richmond with a new team and a clear reason to reopen the show's story. Early image of the new season - image credit: Apple TV The trailer reveals little about how Ted leaves Kansas or what brings him back to AFC Richmond. Instead, Apple focuses on the returning cast, familiar locations, and the optimistic tone that hel…

At the start of trading on Tuesday, Apple touched $5 trillion in valuation, extending a historic run built on record iPhone revenue, a rebound in China, and continued growth from Services. $AAPL reached a new high The milestone comes after Apple first closed above $4 trillion on October 13, 2025. Apple added another $1 trillion in market value in less than a year. The company was already worth ab…

Apple is going to make a bigger play for the smart home using Siri AI, with updates to the HomePod mini , a new Apple TV, and the rumored Home Hub arriving between October and early 2027. An early artist's impression of a HomePod with a screen Apple has long been rumored to be working on a swathe of new smart home hardware, with Siri AI at the heart of the company's renewed home push. As Siri AI …

While Preview can do a lot to a PDF, sometimes you need more. UPDF can help with more advanced PDF capabilities, as a cheaper alternative to Adobe Acrobat. UPDF 2.5 is a cost-effective alternative to Adobe Acrobat - Image credit: UPDF Preview is a frequently used tool for Mac users, providing a quick and lightweight way to look at documents. It's also got editing capabilities, so you can mark up …

Hundreds of private, personal, and sometimes slightly disturbing prompts and chats made with Claude.AI surfaced online through nothing more than a search. Maybe it was a novelist figuring out a plot, otherwise if you're in Kansas and you have an attorney, perhaps you should be the one asking questions. This isn't like the way Claude Cowork recently escaped its sandbox and went through users' file…

Apple's new financing plan, Apple Upgrade, has launched, with consumers able to make a monthly lease payment for a higher-end iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch. Apple Upgrade is here as the iPhone Upgrade Program replacement Previously leaked on July 21 , Apple has now officially launched Apple Upgrade, its new leasing program. Replacing existing initiatives like the iPhone Upgrade Program, Apple…

The touch-enabled MacBook Pro will get its OLED screens only from Samsung Display, as Apple seemingly freezes out other suppliers for the inbound model. The current M5 MacBook Pro, without an OLED display. The OLED MacBook Pro is currently expected to arrive either in late 2026 or early 2027. While the release timing is up for debate, it is claimed that there is only going to be one supplier of t…