Even still, you have to know what you’re doing...

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JPMorgan Chase becomes the new issuer of the Apple Card

Apple Creator Studio suite is launching to take on Adobe

Apple chooses Google’s Gemini to power next-gen Siri

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Anthropic launches Claude Cowork

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That’s Ludacris!

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Smart Lists for the Win

We made some bold predictions last year…and made even more this year.

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We review our 2025 Apple predictions to see how we did versus what Apple actually did

We also make new 2026 Apple predictions to forecast what Apple will (or won’t) do this year

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In CES news…

Roku introduces new streaming service

Samsung unveils true foldable display

New “chores” robot on the scene

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Suprise…Diddy can’t pay his people while in prison

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If you haven’t turned on iOS 26 ‘Call Screening’ feature…

Apple dropped 24 security patches alongside shiny new features, but the boring stuff is honestly why you should update.

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26.2 dropped for all products

Apple Music is coming to ChatGPT, OpenAI announces

Apple will supply senior managers to advise feds on new US Tech Force

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YouTube to stream the Oscar Awards

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“We told you so” Crisean Rock removes face tattoo of ex-boyfriend

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How to sign and save your signature on Mac

Apple Music, TV and games are down. How will we entertain ourselves?

The Lowdown

30% off Mattel when using Apple Pay

Apple Music & TV outage

Tim Cook goes to Washington over Apple Age verification

Apple warns users on using Google Chrome

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Androids can now share live video with 911

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Diddy Doc recap

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How to customize macOS folders

A decision has to be made.

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Make Your Own Mac Pro

Apple Security Bounties Take a Hit

Leadership Shift with Apple Intelligence

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Netflix Bans Streaming From Your Phone to Your TV

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“New” Media

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Get your piece of the data breach pie

If you’re gonna spend money this holiday season, do it the safe way.

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Apple Black Friday Deals

Life without “Hey Siri”

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From Mac to PC?

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Bel Air [Final] Season 4

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Holiday Shopping Security Tips

Only if you already got the benefit...

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Are desktops irrelevant?

Verdict in for Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Lawsuit

iPhone 17’s N1 chip delivers major Wi-Fi speed boost

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Down goes another cloud services platform

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Use your “ambition” not DEI

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5% Cash Back at Ace Hardware and Booking.com

You can now create your Apple Digital ID to be used…whenever businesses get around to supporting them.

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Apple Watch gets native Notes app

Add your Digital ID to Apple Wallet

macOS 26.2 to include a ring light?

SmartThings integrates with Siri

Our phones are listening

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Google services down this week

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Target’s new “friendliness policy”

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YouTube TV subscribers - Don’t miss your $20 credit