Jony Ive-designed Ferrari Luce sells for $40M at auction
The first Ferrari Luce off the production line has sold for big money, with the Jony Ive-connected vehicle fetching a staggering $40 million at auction.The Ferrari Luce offers good aerodynamics, but it looks nothing like a Ferrari. Image Credit: Ferrari.The car company's first production electric vehicle, the Ferrari Luce, is an attempt to take on a challenging and growing market. While it has had a troubled existence since launch, the very first one off the production line has been sold for a considerable sum.The Ferrari Luce "Tailor Made" went under the hammer at RM Auction in Monterey, California, late on Sunday. The car, bearing the chassis number 0, was a highlight sale for the event, reports The Autopian Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Sunday Reboot: Failed delays, late homework, and Fortnite
In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple employs weird delay tactics for its Epic lawsuit filing. Meanwhile, Epic still doesn't think Apple's proposals go far enough.A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Anthropic’s ‘Watermark’ Text Adulteration in Claude Is a Perversion of Writing
It’s unacceptable for a tool to sacrifice an iota of clarity, coherence, meaning, quality, etc. for the purpose of embedding hidden clues within the text to suggest its provenance. The idea that anything other than *my* needs should factor into the generation of text *for me* is patently offensive.

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It’s time for iOS to have its own Material You
Over the years, Apple has only added more and more customization to iOS. First, we got all of the lock screen personalization back with iOS 16. That was followed up with icon color tinting in iOS 18, clear icons in iOS 26, and a full-on Liquid Glass slider in iOS 27. The iPhone has become more and more individualistic as time has gone on, and that’s a great thing. Since we can already tint our icons on our home screen – why not extend that to the rest of the operating system?

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Today in Apple history: PowerBook 165 becomes Apple’s most affordable laptop
On August 16, 1993, Apple shipped the PowerBook 165. It lacked a color screen, but came with a relatively small price tag of $1,970. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Deals: AirPods 4 with ANC plunge to $134, AirTag returns to $24.99
A 25% discount has hit AirPods 4 with ANC, delivering better-than-Prime Day pricing. Apple's AirTag 2 is also marked down to $24.99, a 30-day low price.Amazon has launched steeper price cuts on AirTag and AirPods - Image credit: AppleKicking off the Apple sale at Amazon is a steeper price drop on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Get the higher-end version from the 4th generation line for just $134.99, a discount of 25% off MSRP. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Mozilla gradually rolls out an ad-blocker built into Firefox for iOS
Mozilla is rolling out an ad blocker built into Firefox for iOS. It's a move that can help users protect their privacy more, except in some lucrative situations.Firefox for iOS gains ad-blocking featureOnline advertising can be burdensome for web users, and for many years, some elect to use plug-ins like Adblock to cut down on the ads they see. Now, Mozilla is giving users a way to do it on iOS.Introduced on Saturday via a support page, Firefox for iOS now includes an optional ad blocker. As Mozilla describes, it is a tool to reduce the amount of advertising shown as you browse the Internet. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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I love my Logitech mouse, but I finally deleted its bloated Mac app
BetterMouse unlocks more control over my Logitech mouse without the bloat and resource demands of Logi Options+. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Pay $40 once to put a PDF editor and scanner in your pocket
Macworld TL;DR: This lifetime iScanner App lets you scan, edit, sign, protect, and export documents from an iOS or Android device for a one-time $39.99 (reg. $199.90). Photographing a receipt usually produces a crooked image with your desk in the background. iScanner takes a more useful approach, turning an iPhone, iPad, or Android device into a portable scanner and document manager. Lifetime access is $39.99 instead of $199.90 for a limited time. The app scans contracts, tax forms, tickets, receipts, handwritten notes, assignments, IDs, passports, books, and multipage documents. Automatic border detection crops the page, while correction tools straighten curves and skewed scans. Built-in text recognition works in more than 20 languages. Finished documents can be exported as PDF, JPG, DOC, XLS, PPT, or TXT files. Editing tools correct color and remove visual noise. Users can add text, signatures, annotations, page numbers, footers, and watermarks. Sensitive information can be covered or blurred before a file is shared. The file manager supports folders and drag-and-drop organization. Documents can be merged, split by page, or protected inside PIN-locked files and folders. Additional modes solve equations, measure areas, count similar objects, and read QR codes. The app is also ad-free. This lifetime offer is available only to new iScanner users on iPhone, iPad, and Android. Get lifetime access to the iScanner App for just $39.99 (reg. $199.90). iScanner App: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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iOS users, get a lifetime plant-care & identifier app for the price of a small succulent—just $20
Macworld TL;DR: Plantum Premium is just $19.99 for life (reg. $59.99) and helps iPhone and iPad users identify plants, diagnose problems, and manage care routines. Plants are not great communicators. They wilt, develop mysterious spots, or turn yellow, then leave their owners to figure out what went wrong. Plantum turns an iPhone or iPad into a practical plant-care assistant for a one-time price of $19.99, down from $59.99. Take a photo, and the app can identify a plant from a database covering tens of thousands of species. It works with houseplants, garden favorites, trees, shrubs, succulents, vegetables, and wild plants. Plantum can also assess visible signs of disease and suggest possible treatments. Its care recommendations account for watering, soil, light, temperature, and other conditions that affect plant health. Built-in tools make those recommendations easier to follow. The Light Meter evaluates growing conditions, while the Pot Meter, Water Calculator, and Weather Tracker support everyday care decisions. Users can schedule reminders for watering, misting, feeding, and rotating plants instead of relying on memory. The app also includes a plant journal and an expanding encyclopedia of articles, videos, tests, and practical care tips. Questions that require individual attention can be sent to Plantum’s in-house botanists for an additional fee. Don’t miss out on a lifetime of Plantum access for just $19.99 (reg. $59.99) on iOS. Plantum – AI Plant Identifier Premium Plan: Lifetime Subscription (For iOS Only)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Notepad.exe’ is an ultra-fast, lightweight code editor for your Mac
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Writing a little bit of code shouldn’t be a hassle. Typically you have to set up a project and go through layers of menus before you can even start to write. Notepad.exe flips that script, and believes you should start with a blank file first, and figure out the project later – making it much easier to get your idea on paper.

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Debut Of Season 4 of Ted Lasso Marks the Largest TV Show Release for Apple TV
The premiere for season 4 of Ted Lasso turned out to be the most famous debut for TV shows in recent years, with the premiere getting 296 million views on August 4 and 5. The views beat the premieres of Pluribus, Severance, and previous seasons of the show itself. The first episode for season 4 […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Alibaba Aids In Development for Apple LLM
Apple is reported to have been training its own LLM model for the market in China instead of depending on a third-party model to power features of Apple Intelligence in the country. The Large Language Model was manufactured with the assistance of Alibaba. Apple’s previous tactic has been broken, with the development through Alibaba to […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple has a huge product roadmap for the smart home: Here’s what’s coming
Apple’s home products (primarily HomePod mini and Apple TV) have been the talk of the town for the past couple of years. The reasoning is quite simple: the current iterations are 4-6 years old. Siri has been the holdup for new hardware releases, supposedly – but now that Siri AI is finally here, we should be seeing Apple finally start releasing some new Home products very soon. Here’s what’s in the pipeline.

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Delete your family’s personal data from the internet with a 55% discount on Incogni
It seems scarcely credible that it’s completely legal for a company to buy and sell our personal data without our consent, but that’s the reality in the US. In theory, you can demand that companies remove your data from the internet, but that’s a lot easier said than done. Fortunately, Incogni provides a service where they will do it for you, and 9to5Mac readers can currently claim a 55% discount …

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Vulnerability Giving Attackers Full Control of Macs Is Under Active Exploitation
joshuark shares a report from Ars Technica: Dutch officials have warned that a high-severity macOS vulnerability that allows attackers to execute malicious code is under active exploitation. "The NCSC has received a notification indicating that active abuse of this vulnerability has been observed on multiple systems on which port 5900 was accessible from the Internet," the Netherlands National Cyber Security Centrum warned earlier this week. "In all these cases, root had been accessed on the affected system and a Monero crypto miner had been placed." The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-65400, received a patch from Apple last week for macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma. The vulnerability, with a severity rating of 7.1 out of 10, stems from a bug in the macOS screen sharing capability, which allows a remote party to view the screen and control the keyboard and mouse while a machine is turned on. A flaw in the "state management," which keeps track of preceding events, user interactions, variables, and other system states, is the underlying cause. A video of the exploit in action can be found here. Details of CVE-2026-65400 became public at last week's Black Hat security conference. Apple said last week that CVE-2026-65400 "may" allow an attacker without credentials to gain access to a Mac. It's unclear why Apple hedged, but softening language is common among most tech developers when disclosing vulnerabilities. As noted by the NCSC, the vulnerability is being exploited when port 5900 is exposed to the Internet. When screen sharing is turned on, the macOS firewall opens the port. Routers and dedicated firewalls generally block the port unless configured to override that setting. Security practitioners generally advise Mac users to keep the port closed even when using screen sharing and to instead connect over a VPN or through SSH tunneling. The alternatives require actions that aren't within the capabilities of most users. The safest practice is to block screen sharing, enable it only when screen sharing is needed, and to turn the feature off once a session has ended. Screen sharing can be turned on or off by accessing System Settings > General > Sharing and toggling the switch for Screen Sharing. Of course, installing last week's security update is also a must. Sharing is not caring. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Epic Games vs Apple — The continuing six-year App Store saga
The Epic Games "Fortnite" versus Apple's AppStore antitrust trial has completed its last week. Here's what you need to know about the saga, with closing arguments left to go. Between Epic CEO Tim Sweeney's ongoing complaints, the trial, Apple's lies, and the Supreme Court, the Epic vs. Apple App Store lawsuit continues to roll on years later. Here's all you need to know about the long-running courtroom drama, updated on August 15, 2026.Within the space of a few weeks in 2020, a disagreement between the ambitions of Epic Games and the intention to maintain the App Store status quo by Apple courted considerable controversy. The affair commenced with little warning to consumers but quickly led to international interest as the battle sought to change one of the fundamental elements of the App Store: how much Apple earns.Apple's dominance has previously led to an antitrust probe by the U.S. Justice Department into the App Store's fees and policies. Still, the disagreement between Apple and Epic was being made more public and directly affected younger customers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Today in Apple history: Original iMac arrives to save Apple
On August 15, 1998, the colorful iMac G3 went on sale to a rabid audience. The original iMac was the world's first internet-ready computer (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple @ Work: Understanding Apple Business Manager roles and permissions
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. At this year’s WWDC, Apple announced an expanded Apple Business API. This update allows IT admins to retrieve device information, review audit events, and assign or unassign devices directly via the API. It is a fantastic update for enterprise IT folks building on Apple and Apple Business, but properly configuring the API can be a bit frustrating according to reports from developers.

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These are my favorite ultra-slim iPhone accessories for 2026 [Video]
I am always looking for ultra-slim accessories that complement my everyday carry, and I have usually been drawn to how slim tech companies and brands can make their products. Accessories that have excess bulk or lack organization, I tend to avoid. So, I have tested countless accessories, ranging from power banks to stands to magnetic cables and everything in between. So I wanted to share some of my absolute favorite accessories that are not only ultra slim and portable but also serve multiple purposes.

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