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The update to Siri AI will eventually reach the HomePod line. While that is a certainty, it may not be available on the models that are currently in homes. HomePod mini is expected to get an update soon. That should add in Siri AI support. The HomePod and HomePod mini were left out of the Siri AI party at WWDC , and the updated digital assistant hasn't yet become available on the smart speaker. H…

Apple's brand-new M6 Mac mini is discounted at Amazon today, with month-end deals on several models. Save on Apple's brand-new Mac mini desktop that just launched. You can pick up the standard M6 Mac mini today at Amazon for $879.99 , reflecting a $20 markdown off MSRP. This is also the lowest 2026 Mac mini price available, according to our Price Guide. Buy M6/16GB/256GB for $879.99 Continue Read…

Disney+ and Hulu subscribers are about to pay more for their streaming services as Disney rolls out another round of price hikes. Disney+ and Hulu subscription prices are increasing in 2026 The increases affect both ad-supported and ad-free subscriptions, although customers who subscribe to the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu bundle will see no change. The largest increases are coming to the standa…

Your personal AI account on that managed work iPhone won't stay private for long, as Jamf is expanding enterprise controls directly into mobile apps and browsers in 2027. Jamf offers new tools for enterprise Macs The Jamf platform additions were unveiled at the Jamf Nation User Conference in Kansas City. Most of the new AI protections are targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026, while several man…

Apple's new ability to have one phone number and switch between two iPhones is spreading to more carriers, but AT&T doesn't seem to care. You won't have to decide on just one iPhone with the new iPhone Handoff. It was actually Cingular who was the only carrier Steve Jobs could get to take the iPhone, and also surrender the control carriers had back around 2007. But AT&T bought Cingular before the…

Virtual Private Networks provide users with privacy and safety from prying eyes, that is if it is from a trusted service. Choose Proton VPN for a true zero-log tool instead of untrustworthy ones on the App Store and save up to 70%. Proton VPN is a safe and trustworthy tool with a zero-logs policy. Image source: Proton It's easy to assume that the Apple App Store is safe and free of manipulative s…

The 256GB configuration of the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini features storage that's around half the speed of that in other models, although it's still faster than the previous generation. M4 Mac mini review The greater disappointment with the New Mac mini is that it no longer has a slotted SSD, meaning it's not even theoretically possible to upgrade the storage as it was before. But now new benchma…

Apple has become the target of yet another AirTag lawsuit, after another stalking victim claimed that all the safeguards failed, and she was never warned that she was being tracked. An AirTag on a keyring The AirTag has frequently been used for criminal purposes, including by stalkers monitoring the movements of their victims. In a new lawsuit, Apple is accused of failing to properly protect vict…

The uses for Apple's Mac mini continue with a mod to run on batteries inside a quite sleek vertical chassis that incorporates a display, touch controls, and an integrated Switch controller set. That's a Mac mini in a vertical case, with keyboard, touch screen and trackpad — image credit: Chris Cheng. Especially since its radical redesign back in 2024 , the tiny Mac mini has been put to countless …

After two drops in 2026, Apple Card Savings has raised its interest rate slightly, with customers now earning an annual percentage yield of 3.5%. Apple Card Savings lets users save money, though the APY has dropped since launch The Apple Card Savings Account is a high-yield savings service for users of Apple Card. While the average percentage yield has been going down over the last few quarters, …

You probably know the Apple Wallet app can store credit and debit cards, but it can also hold unsupported rewards and membership cards. Here's how to get it done in iOS 27 Add rewards cards to your Apple Wallet Like most of us, you've probably collected dozens of membership and rewards cards over the years. And somehow, you always seem to misplace them right when you need them most. Instead of sp…

The Insta360 Mic Pro is not the smallest wireless mic you can get, but it might be the best for sound quality and certainly for build quality. The smiley face on this microphone is actually an e-ink screen that you can change. Your first impression of the Insta360 Mic Pro may be wrong. The two microphones in the set I reviewed come with what look like bright yellow labels, one of which is a smile…

Apple has expanded Tap to Pay on iPhone to eight additional countries in Latin America, allowing businesses to accept contactless payments without dedicated payment terminals. The expansion brings Apple's payment acceptance feature to Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and Peru. It gives businesses a way to accept cards, Apple Pay , and other con…

The data provider for Apple Maps in China has reportedly begun blurring more than just military facilities, leaving Apple in the wake of another potential mapping-related scandal. Apple Maps may have another controversy on its hands After decades of building up supply chains and manufacturing in China, Apple is not new to dealing with the controversial authoritarian regime running the country. Th…

Apple's rumored AI pendant will take even longer to arrive, with the now "postponed" project a likely result of Apple Watch taking on an AI wearable's functionality. A pin of the Apple Intelligence logo. Not an Apple Intelligence pin. But just imagine... The launch of Siri AI was meant to usher in a wave of AI-centric hardware , such as the often rumored Home Hub. However, for at least one produc…