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Strava gets an Events tab with upcoming races, group runs, more
Starting today, Strava users will have a new way to discover races, group runs, rides, and other local events directly in the app. Here are the details.
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Deadline reports that Apple TV will take over Hall H for the first time at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International, with panels, screenings, and a Silo experience. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseOpenAI unveils ChatGPT Work agent, GPT-5.6 models now available
OpenAI held its second livestream this week today at 10 am PT. The video teased that the company was “introducing the next chapter for ChatGPT” today. OpenAI has openly discussed bringing Codex workflows into the main ChatGPT app for some time now.
Today’s release includes a new ChatGPT Work agent, an upgraded ChatGPT desktop app with Codex included, and a new hosted sites service for OpenAI customers.
Expand Expanding CloseAs TV Time prepares to shut down, JustWatch launches migration tool
TV Time users looking for a new movie and show-tracking app can now migrate their data to JustWatch ahead of next week’s shutdown. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 18 Pro Max component costs could jump by nearly $300, per report
Counterpoint Research has published a new estimate of the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s bill of materials, suggesting that Apple’s next flagship could cost significantly more to build than the current model. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: July 9, 2026 – Apple’s DMA battle, Vision Pro rumors
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Apple TV shares first trailer for ‘There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy’
Apple TV has published the first trailer of Snoopy’s next adventure, where he finds his doghouse after it is accidentally sold at a yard sale. Watch it below.
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Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 3 $140 off, Apple TV 4K, iPhone 17 Pro/Max up to $449 off, charging gear, more
Alongside an ongoing deal on AirPods 4 and the rare discount on the black Apple Magic Mouse, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by this Apple Watch Ultra 3 model dropping to one of its best prices to date at nearly $140 off (stock is running low). We also have iPhone 17 Pro/Max units at up to $449 off, a chance to score Apple TV 4K 128GB with Wi‑Fi + Ethernet as low as $139 (now sells for $249 at Apple), and a series of notable accessory discounts: Apple Magic Keyboard full-size with Touch ID, Anker’s 3-port 160W Smart Display charger, Satechi’s Apple Magic Keyboard alternatives from just $40, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseRumored iPhone 18 Pro Max specs point to Apple’s heaviest iPhone in years
A new rumor published on Weibo suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro Max could be the heaviest iPhone in years. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseClaude AI may ask you if you’re using it too much
Overuse of smartphones is now a widely recognised problem, but we’re also starting to see people perhaps get overly dependent on chatbots like Claude AI and ChatGPT.
Claude creator Anthropic is currently testing a beta feature intended to allow users to reflect on how they are using the AI and be prompted to perhaps use it less …
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Apple interested in startup that runs giant AI models on iPhone without servers
The Information reports that Apple may be interested in PrismML’s technology. The firm is focused on shrinking AI models that generally require servers to function, offering on-device functionality with comparable intelligence.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone manufacturing in India gets a tariff boost
As reported by Reuters, India continued its push to become a larger electronics manufacturing hub today by removing import duties on select parts used in smartphones and other devices. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple supplier Luxshare share listing sets new record then fell back
Luxshare is one of the ultimate rags-to-riches stories, founded by a woman who started out as a Foxconn assembly-line worker and growing into a multi-billion dollar company and key Apple supplier.
It’s been a publicly traded company in China since 2010, but has now added a second listing in Hong Kong, making it more accessible to overseas investors. Its latest listing set a new record before sliding back …
Expand Expanding ClosePSA: Flip these two Instagram toggles now to stop people using your face
Meta this week launched its own AI image model integrated into the Instagram app. While this might sound useful, it comes with rather a big privacy issue: by default, anyone can use your profile photo and posts as prompts for generative images.
You can fix this by flipping two toggles, but they’re pretty well hidden …
Expand Expanding CloseMemory prices are bad news for Android brands but may actually help Apple
Apple recently increased the prices of most of its products, from the Apple TV and HomePods through iPads and Macs to the Vision Pro. iPhones have so far escaped the increases, but that will likely change in September.
You’d think that would be bad news for the company, reducing demand – but ironically, increasing memory costs might actually end up boosting iPhone sales …
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 27 adds nine new languages and accents to Apple Translate
In addition to bringing new keyboard and typing improvements across multiple languages, iOS 27 will also add several languages and accents to Apple Translate. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseHalide 3.1 to add perspective correction, RAW-only capture, and a new Scarlet look
Just a few days after releasing Halide Mark III, the folks at Lux are already getting ready to roll out Halide 3.1: Scarlet Edition. Here’s what’s coming.
Expand Expanding CloseEmmy Awards 2026: Apple TV just landed a record 89 nominations [Full list]
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences just announced the contenders for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, and Apple just scored 89 nominations across all major categories. Here’s the full list of nominees.
Expand Expanding CloseOpenAI just upgraded ChatGPT voice mode in a major way, including CarPlay
A shiny new model isn’t the only upgrade coming to ChatGPT this week. In addition to GPT-5.6’s release tomorrow, OpenAI is announcing an all-new ChatGPT voice mode experience as well.
Because ChatGPT works with CarPlay, today’s release also is a major upgrade to the CarPlay voice mode experience as well.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 27 hints at Apple Wallet car key support for two new automakers
According to code in the latest iOS 27 beta, Apple is preparing to launch car key support for two new automakers: Xiaomi and Lucid Motors. Here’s what we know right now.
Expand Expanding CloseComponent development for cheaper Apple Vision Pro reportedly scrapped
According to The Elec, Samsung Display has fully scrapped the development project of a component tied to the rumored lower-cost Apple Vision Pro. Here are the details.
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Deals: AirPods 4, rare discounts on Magic Keyboards/Mouse, Apple Watch Ultra 3 $99 off, chargers, accessories, more
Alongside the ongoing deal on AirPods 4, we have ongoing deals on Apple Watch Ultra 3 at nearly $100 off, rare Prime Day lows still live on Apple Magic Mouse and Keyboards, Anker’s white model 3-in-1 25W foldable MagSafe charger back at the Prime Day low, and even more waiting below.
Expand Expanding CloseIDC: Apple grows Mac shipments as broader PC market declines
New data from IDC shows that Apple was the only major PC vendor to post significant shipment growth in Q2 2026, with the broader market declining for the first time in more than two years. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple now testing DRAM chips from banned Chinese memory supplier, per report
After Apple started lobbying the US government for approval to use memory chips from CXMT, The Financial Times now reports that the company is actively testing the components for devices sold in China. Here are the details.
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