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9to5Mac Overtime 077: Smart glasses are the future
Even Realities CEO, Will Wang, joins Overtime to talk about his history with Apple, why Silicon Valley is no longer the place for hardware innovations, insights into the Apple supply chain and China, the Even Realities G2, privacy challenges, and why smart glasses are the future of tech.
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Expand Expanding CloseNo new Apple Watch faces in watchOS 27 (yet), but here’s one I’ve been loving
Less is more when it comes to how I use the Apple Watch. The best experience, for me, requires few notifications and intentional focus on what I want out of the device. This approach applies to Apple Watch faces too. While there are no new watch faces in watchOS 27 yet, I’ve been loving a scaled-back version of a very information-dense option.
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Deals: M5 MacBook Air from $1,099 ($200 off), MacBook Neo $120 off, AirPods Pro 3/Max 2, Beats 240W cable, more
We are getting set to head into the weekend with the ongoing 25% price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and a solid $100 off AirPods Max 2, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable 13-inch M5 MacBook Air back at $1,099 in 3 colors via official Apple refurb store ($200 off) if you’re fast – this model tends to sell out quickly. We also have MacBook Neo at up to $120 off the new list prices, Apple Watch Ultra 3 with the Natural or Black Milanese Loop at nearly $100 off via Amazon and the latest latest 240W braided Beats USB-C cable down at the $18 Prime shipped Amazon low (40% off). Just be sure to scope out the updated 2026 Best Buy Back to School sale while you still can, and head below for more details.
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September brings Apple’s big iPhone launch event, where new Apple Watch models will be introduced too. Here’s what to expect from Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12.
Expand Expanding ClosetvOS 27 could push you to upgrade to new Apple TV 4K
tvOS 27 is coming next month as the next software version for Apple TV owners. And for two reasons, the update could push you to upgrade to a new Apple TV 4K.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s China AI strategy now includes training its own custom model, per report
Apple is reportedly taking a new route to bring artificial intelligence features to customers in China: training a large language model of its own with help from Alibaba.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Maps opens ad booking for businesses, promotional offer available
Ads are coming to Apple Maps soon in the US and Canada, and today businesses can start booking their own ads. Here are the details, including a limited-time promotional offer for businesses.
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SpaceXAI completes its Cursor acquisition following Grok Bot and Grok 4.6 release
When SpaceX isn’t landing rockets, it’s apparently landing AI company deals. In February, the firm behind Starlink absorbed xAI, which includes Twitter-turned-X. In April, SpaceX inked a deal with Cursor, a competitor to Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex. As of August 14, the purchase has been completed. SpaceXAI, as it’s now called, also recently released Grok Bot and Grok 4.6 models with the help of Cursor.
Expand Expanding CloseUnforgetful is a new app from the creator of Overcast that enhances Apple Reminders
Overcast developer Marco Arment just launched a brand-new app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Called Unforgetful, the new task-management app is built for people who struggle to keep reminders from slipping through the cracks. Unforgetful is designed around persistent notifications, flexible snoozing, and a deliberately simple interface.
Expand Expanding CloseApple One gets even better in iOS 27, here’s what’s new
Apple One is getting better in iOS 27, with subscribers set to benefit from new features coming to bundled Apple services like iCloud+ and Apple Music. Here’s what’s new.
Expand Expanding CloseMy DIY iPhone camera mod looks absurd but is great to use
I fully acknowledge that my DIY iPhone camera mod looks exceedingly silly – but it’s actually made my iPhone photography more practical and more enjoyable.
It was initially something I came up with to solve a problem for one particular video shoot, but I’ve actually found myself using it a surprising number of times …
Expand Expanding CloseApple seeks settlement talks with Epic Games in new court filing
In addition to submitting its proposed commission structure for purchases made outside the App Store’s IAP system in the US, Apple filed a motion indicating it is willing to explore a settlement with Epic Games. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple sends fresh wave of mercenary spyware warnings worldwide
Apple has notified users in 110 countries who it suspects may have been targeted by spyware attacks. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: August 13, 2026 – MacBook Air shortages, iPhone Ultra launch rumors
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Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US [U]
Apple has submitted its proposal for the fees it should be allowed to charge for purchases made outside of the App Store system in the Epic Games case. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseChase recently added free Apple TV, Apple One perks to popular credit card
Chase recently added new benefits to its popular Sapphire Preferred credit card, including free Apple TV for a year or discounted Apple One. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp is working on chat themes with animated wallpapers
The latest WhatsApp beta for iOS includes references to a revamped set of chat customization options, including animated wallpapers. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseChatGPT for Mac adds opt-in Computer History feature, replacing Chronicle
OpenAI is giving ChatGPT and Codex a new way to learn from and remember how you use your Mac, even when that work happens outside the app.
Expand Expanding CloseNew HomePod mini 2: Release date, features, price, and rumors
HomePod mini arrived in 2020, and nearly six years later, Apple is reportedly preparing a long-awaited second generation. Here is everything we know so far.
Expand Expanding CloseApple adds iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro to obsolete products list
Apple today updated its vintage and obsolete product lists, with the iPhone X and 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro now classified as obsolete. Here’s what that means.
Expand Expanding CloseTed Lasso just had the biggest Apple TV premiere ever
Ted Lasso season 4 is off to a strong start, with Apple revealing to Deadline that it had “the biggest launch ever for Apple TV.” Here are the numbers.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Wallet in iOS 27 adds clever new way to use its many features
Apple Wallet is getting several upgrades in iOS 27, including a new ‘Discover’ section that was just added in beta 5 this week. Here’s what it does.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s new ‘Advanced Manufacturing Center’ opens in Texas
Today Apple is celebrating the opening of its Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston, Texas. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseFuture Apple wearables, iOS 27 beta 5, iPhone 20 details
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 5, as Apple reportedly takes a fresh look at fitness wearables, details about the glassy iPhone 20, Friday Night Baseball on Vision Pro and more rumors about Apple TV sports rights — this time, golf.
And in Happy Hour Plus, out of the blue, Apple TV launches another round of its free movie catalog collection promotion. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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