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- 08:00 amA classic button remote for Apple TV—just $30 + free shipping
Macworld TL;DR: If you’ve never loved the Apple TV remote, this $29.95 Function101 Button Remote offers a simpler, more comfortable alternative. Apple TV is great. The remote? That’s debatable. Many Apple TV users have had that moment where the remote slips between couch cushions, flips upside down in your hand, or sends the cursor flying across the screen because you barely brushed the touchpad. The Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV is a refreshingly simple alternative that brings back something many people actually miss: real buttons. This remote is designed with a traditional layout. Instead of swiping and guessing where your finger landed, you get clearly labeled buttons for the actions you actually use—play, pause, menu, navigation, and more. The remote uses infrared (IR) technology, which means it connects quickly and can also sync with your TV, soundbar, or receiver so you can control power, volume, and mute without juggling multiple remotes. The Function101 remote works with all Apple TV models, including Apple TV 4K, and it offers a generous range of up to 39 feet. There’s no voice control here—and for some people, that’s actually a bonus. If the original Apple TV remote has never quite clicked for you, this $29.95 Button Remote upgrade with free shipping might make your streaming setup feel a lot more comfortable. Button Remote for Apple TV/Apple TV 4K (Bluetooth + Infrared)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amYour phone storage drama ends with this 10TB deal
Macworld TL;DR: Stop deleting photos and files—this Internxt lifetime cloud storage deal gives you a massive 10TB for $269.97 (MSRP $2,900). You know the moment: your phone warns you that storage is full, and suddenly you’re deleting old screenshots, blurry photos, and random memes just to take one more picture. There’s a better way to handle that digital clutter. And its name is Internxt. You can now grab Internxt Cloud Storage’s 10TB Lifetime Plan for a one-time $269.97 (MSRP $2,900)—a massive amount of space designed to hold years of photos, videos, files, and backups without constant cleanup sessions. Ten terabytes is a lot of storage. Like, a lot. We’re talking tens of thousands of photos, massive video libraries, and plenty of room for work files, documents, and backups. Internxt also puts a big emphasis on privacy. The platform uses end-to-end encryption—everything is encrypted and broken into pieces before being stored—and zero-knowledge storage. Access is easy across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and web browsers, so your files stay synced wherever you’re working. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from having plenty of space for all the photos, projects, and files you actually want to keep. Get lifetime access to 10TB of Internxt Cloud Storage for just $269.97 (MSRP $2,900). Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription: 10TB PlanSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.02:49 amPhotographer Tyler Stalman tests the MacBook Neo with pro photo and video workflows
Watch below as Stalman realizes halfway through the video that the MacBook Neo can handle more demanding photo and video production workflows than he initially thought. more…02:47 amGemini in Chrome gets first international expansion
After the US launch last year and big update this January, Gemini in Chrome is now coming to Canada, India, and New Zealand, as well as adding support for over 50 languages. more…02:01 amAsus co-CEO praises MacBook Neo value, questions its productivity firepower
During today’s earnings call, Asus co-CEO S.Y. Hsu reacted to Apple’s announcement of the “budget-friendly” MacBook Neo and its effects on the PC market. Here’s what he said more…12:53 amApple trained an AI to recognize previously unseen hand gestures from wearable sensors
In the new study, Apple taught an AI model to recognize hand gestures that weren’t part of its original training dataset. Here are the details. more…12:14 amValerion VisionMaster Max review: Premium projector that's still consumer-friendly
The Valerion VisionMaster Max is a super-premium 4K home theater projector that manages to get extremely close to the professional-grade experience for less than half the cost.Valerion VisionMaster Max reviewFor anyone constructing their own home theater, the choice between a projector and a television is frequently determined by budget. A massive TV provides most of the benefits and few of the drawbacks, but you just don't get the same sort of experience as you would when using a projector.However, there are other factors that weigh into the home projector experience, not the least of which is managing the light in your theater space to get the ideal image. Your choice of projector also makes a massive difference to what you can eventually see on your wall or projector screen. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsTuesday March 1010:52 pm'X-Plane 12' flight simulator to take advantage of Nvidia CloudXR 6 in visionOS 26.4
Apple Vision Pro owners will be able to take to the skies in the "X-Plane 12" flight simulator thanks to visionOS 26.4, which includes support for CloudXR.Apple Vision Pro to get more gaming support via CloudXROne of the main complaints surrounding Apple Vision Pro is its lack of a broad app ecosystem or VR game library. The latter could be addressed thanks to visionOS 26.4, and developers are already taking notice.A post in the X-Plane blog shares that X-Plane 12 will launch on Apple Vision Pro "later this spring." It seems to insinuate that it will launch alongside the release of visionOS 26.4, which includes support for the needed Nvidia CloudXR 6.0. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:48 pmThe MacBook Neo
May the MacBook Neo live so long that its name becomes inapt.10:39 pmA now-resolved Apple server outage stopped developers from verifying apps
Apple's verification servers experienced an outage on Tuesday, as developers were unable to complete new installations of enterprise-signed apps.Apple's verification servers were down on Tuesday.To test applications compiled through Xcode, developers are required to have their apps signed through Apple's verification servers. These are also used for installing enterprise applications, and even local app installations require access to the servers.However, as noted by developers across social media, including a Reddit post, the iPhone maker's verification servers were seemingly down between 3 PM and 6 PM Eastern Time on March 10, 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:04 pmApple reveals MacBook Neo battery cycle limit
Apple has updated its support documentation to confirm the maximum battery cycle count for the new MacBook Neo. Here are the details. more…09:15 pmUnlock 40+ top AIs for life: Compare ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for just $79
Whether creating content or testing how different AIs handle prompts, ChatPlayground AI makes it easy and affordable to get the best results. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:09 pmmacOS 26.3.2 delivers quality-of-life improvements for MacBook Neo
The MacBook Neo has yet to reach end consumers, but the new budget-oriented laptop already has a bug-fix update — macOS 26.3.2.The MacBook Neo has received its first software update, macOS 26.3.2.Following the debut of macOS 26.4 beta 4, which included MacBook Neo wallpapers, Apple has deployed a software update specifically for the low-cost laptop.As AppleInsider predicted, the MacBook Neo comes with a special build of macOS 26.3 preinstalled. Less than a week has passed since the device was announced, and it's already received its first minor update — macOS 26.3.2. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:05 pmApple verification server issue breaking local app installation for developers
If you’re an Apple developer unable to install test builds on your device, you’re not alone. While Apple’s system status page for developer services doesn’t list any issues, there have been widespread reports over the last few hours about the issue. more…08:59 pmAirTag’s best feature is now on Apple Watch, here’s how to set it up
Apple’s AirTag 2 comes with several improvements over the original model, one of which is that it expands AirTag’s best feature—Precision Finding—to the Apple Watch. Here’s how to set it up. more…08:51 pmThe Outsiders adds four advanced metrics for power-based training
Today’s update adds four metrics that will help athletes understand intensity, pacing, and efficiency across power-based training sessions. Here are the details. more…08:42 pmThese single-step Apple Shortcuts are favorites I use almost daily
Apple’s Shortcuts app lets you set up complex shortcuts, including with the 25+ new actions available in iOS 26. But my two favorite and most used shortcuts in Apple’s app involve just a single step each. more…08:35 pmTravel-friendly iPad stand adds the ports you need
The Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub holds up your iPad and also includes useful ports to keep you productive on the go. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:23 pmiPhone Flip death rumors fold under close examination
The iPhone Flip is no more, a leaker oddly declares, despite all other reports saying it's still under development within Apple.A concept image for the iPhone Flip - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple's current foldable smartphone plans center around the book-style iPhone Fold. However, while there have been rumors about a second device, referred to as the iPhone Flip, one leaker claims it's an option that's no longer a possibility for the company.Posting to Weibo on Tuesday, leaker Instant Digital says that Apple abandoned the Flip model. Based on the automated translation of the social post, Apple employees think it is an "unnecessary" design. Rumor Score: 🙄 Unlikely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:04 pmBad CAPTCHA in the wild tricks Mac users into installing malware through Terminal
Hackers have a new tool called ClickFix. The new attack vector combines fake human-verification prompts with malware, trying to trick users into running Terminal commands that bypass macOS security.M5 MacBook ProThe tactic, known as ClickFix, disguises malware delivery as a routine human verification step. Victims are instructed to open tools like Terminal or a command prompt and paste a command to complete verification.Running the command installs malicious software on the system. Stolen data can include passwords, browser information, and cryptocurrency wallets. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums