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- 07:49 pmiRacing arrives on Vision Pro with ‘immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing’ | 9 to 5 MaciRacing arrives on Vision Pro with ‘immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing’
iRacing on Apple Vision Pro brings a “level of immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing,” says iRacing president Tony Gardner. The new app landed on the App Store this week after first being announced in March. more…07:32 pmMeta AI app enhanced with new features using Muse Spark, here’s what’s new
Last month, Meta relaunched its AI efforts with Muse Spark, replacing its Llama models. As of today, Muse Spark is powering new experiences inside the Meta AI app. more…07:15 pmiPhone & Android interoperability enhancements highlighted at Google I/O preshow
A week ahead of the Google I/O event, during the Android Show stream, there were some iPhone-friendly Android features teased. We already knew about them.An Android smartphone and an iPhoneGoogle I/O 2026 is taking place on May 19 and 20, and the search giant is warming up for its biggest presentation of the year. To prepare its users for that event, it held a smaller presentation on Tuesday about Android.The Android Show I/O Edition 2026 was a 40-minute prerecorded stream, introducing a number of changes to Google's ecosystem. There was obviously a lot of Google, Chromebook, and Android-specific content, but also some that was Apple-related in nature. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:03 pmApple TV’s ‘The Stormlight Archive’ series could run for 10 or more seasons
Apple TV is betting big on the next major fantasy franchise, "The Stormlight Archive," securing the screen rights to Brandon Sanderson’s… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:58 pmSeverance season 3 is coming ‘much sooner’ than last season did, per star
Apple TV’s hit sci-fi show Severance had a three-year gap between seasons 1 and 2, but star Adam Scott now says season 3 will arrive “much sooner” than that. Here’s what he said, and what it means for release timing. more…06:29 pmWatch an exclusive Lady Gaga concert film on Apple Music on May 14
Lady Gaga's "Mayhem Requiem" concert film will stream on Thursday, May 14, via Apple Music Live and at select AMC theaters across the United States.Apple Music to host exclusive Lady Gaga concert film on May 14At 11:00 p.m. Eastern / 8:00 p.m. Pacific, Lady Gaga fans can head to the Apple Music app on their iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, or in-browser at music.apple.com to tune into an exclusive stream of the Mayhem Requiem concert film. In addition to streaming on the app, 15 select AMC theaters across the U.S. will show the concert at the same time.The premiere is free for anyone to watch; no Apple Music subscription is required. However, Apple Music subscribers will be able to watch the concert film on demand after the event is over. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:06 pmMacBook Neo shipping estimates just saw a positive turn for customers
MacBook Neo shipping estimates are starting to improve for the first time since Apple’s $599 laptop launched. The shorter wait times line up with a recent report claiming Apple ordered more A18 Pro chips due to higher-than-expected demand. more…06:01 pmJoin Bluey in the ultimate crossover on Apple Arcade in hit games Crossy Road Castle, stitch., puffies., Suika Game+, and Disney Coloring World+ | Mac Daily NewsJoin Bluey in the ultimate crossover on Apple Arcade in hit games Crossy Road Castle, stitch., puffies., Suika Game+, and Disney Coloring World+
The beloved characters from the Emmy-winning animated series Bluey are coming to Apple Arcade for a massive, limited-time crossover event… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:00 pm5 secret tips and tricks in Safari on iPhone
These Safari tips will help you browse the web faster, clean up your experience and restore tabs you accidentally close. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:49 pmNew Lady Gaga concert film streaming this Thursday exclusively on Apple Music
Apple today announced that Apple Music subscribers will be able to stream a brand new Lady Gaga concert film this Thursday, in which the artist performed tracks from her MAYHEM album. In fact, at 8 AM Pacific Time on May 14, anyone can tune in for free (no subscription required) to watch the live stream premiere. After the fact, it will be available to watch on demand for Apple Music subscribers. more…05:42 pmHands-on: CUKTECH 30 Ultra delivers 300W charging, real-time power monitoring, more
I have recently been reviewing high-powered, multifunctional desk chargers, and I think they are great for providing reliable power to your devices while keeping your space decluttered. Most of the chargers I have tested usually have a wattage cap of 140, like the Nomos charger, or 200W, like Anker’s charging station. But as we get more and more tech that constantly needs to be charged, getting something with higher wattage becomes essential, especially for power users. That is where CUKTECH’s new 30 Ultra Charging Station really stood out. It delivers up to 300W of output, features CUKTECH’s signature display, and offers something I have not seen in any other charger. Here is what you need to know. more…05:41 pmPrice war: M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD falls to record low $1,799
Save $300 on Apple's high-end M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM at Amazon and B&H today, bringing the price down to an all-time low of $1,799.Save $300 on Apple's high-end M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM - Image credit: AppleYou can snap up the $300 discount on the upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro configuration in Silver, which drops the M5/32GB/1TB spec down to $1,799 at both B&H and Amazon. If you prefer Space Black, that color is marked down to $1,849 at both retailers as well. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:37 pmiOS 26.5’s Apple Maps app has two notable changes, here’s what’s new
Apple Maps is one of several apps with new features in iOS 26.5, the latest iPhone update. Here’s what’s new for Maps users. more…05:25 pmCommemorative US Mint Steve Jobs coin sells out in just 11 minutes
The American Innovation $1 coin bearing a vague likeness of Steve Jobs went on sale from the U.S. Mint on Tuesday. It sold out in 11 minutes.Image Credit: United States MintThe United States Mint put up a collection of new designs of American Innovation coin rolls and bags on May 12, representing four states. It seems that the U.S. Mint underestimated the demand for the set, especially for one Apple-related item.The 2026 set represents innovation in four states: Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and California. For the California coin, an image of a young Steve Jobs is used to represent innovation. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:17 pmHow to save on annual Apple App Store subscriptions, with a catch
Apple's contract-style subscription payments for annual subscriptions have arrived on the App Store. Here's the details of how they work, and what to look out for.Apple is letting developers offer a new subscriptionAnnual subscriptions are usually cheaper than monthly plans, but until recently, require upfront payment before users know if an app is worth a long-term commitment. Apple is now offering a contract-style subscription system for some third-party App Store apps, allowing users to spread annual pricing across monthly payments.The tradeoff is that users still commit to a full year of payments even if they cancel early. Instead of paying for an annual subscription all at once, users can spread the cost across monthly payments while agreeing to complete a 12-month commitment.Developers get a lower-looking monthly price without giving up the predictability of an annual-style subscription. Monthly payment options are available for select third-party subscription services running on iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 or later. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:00 pmSteve Jobs $1 commemorative coin sells out in minutes: Apple fans and collectors swarm the U.S. Mint | Mac Daily NewsSteve Jobs $1 commemorative coin sells out in minutes: Apple fans and collectors swarm the U.S. Mint
The internet lit up today as the U.S. Mint's limited-edition Steve Jobs commemorative coin vanished faster than a new iPhone at launch… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:54 pmPSA: Spotify confirms ongoing outage
If you’re having problems using Spotify today, you’re not alone. The music streaming company has confirmed an ongoing outage and says it’s working on a fix. more…04:52 pmSystem 7 transformed the Mac on May 13, 1991
When Apple released System 7 on May 13, 1991, it was the biggest change to the Mac since the start. While it came with some problems, it also brought us features we still use today, 35 years later.Back in the 1990s, software came in boxesIt was a very different world in 1991. If you were a Mac owner, the release of System 7 was a thrill that had been years in the making. The New York Times even summed up the release by just saying that, "for Macintosh users, a very long wait is over."This is partly because System 7 didn't make a giant impact outside of Mac users, though. To Windows users who even noticed, it was perhaps seen as more of a catch-up release than Apple would have liked. But if you had been working intensely with System 6, you wanted 7 badly. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:50 pmBluey comes to Apple Arcade in a massive multi-game crossover
In a big "Bluey" Apple Arcade game crossover, characters from the Emmy-winning series take over five Apple Arcade titles. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:43 pmAI just made dummy display plugs the hot new MacBook dongle
Macworld If you’ve decided to fully immerse yourself in AI development, then you’ve probably noticed how resource-demanding it is. Like, your Mac can never sleep because you need to keep your AI agents running. So, what do you do if you’re using a MacBook and you need to move from one spot to another? You can do what I do and walk around with an open MacBook. (I’m not even doing AI development, I just don’t want to wait the 1.5 seconds it takes to wake a sleeping Mac.) Or you can do what developer Will DePue suggests on X, and you can use a dummy display plug that tricks your MacBook into thinking it’s connected to an external display, thus putting your MacBook in clamshell mode and keeping it running. DePue points out that you can find these plugs for both USB-C and HDMI at online retailers. In addition to NewEgg and Adafruit, you can find a four-pack of UGreen HDMI dummy adapters on Amazon for nine bucks. Tired of holding your laptop half open to keep your agents running? Introducing AgentPlug: A USB-C dummy plug that keeps your Mac in clamshell mode by pretending to be an external display!No commands, no security worries (just pull it out to stop!), no hassle. pic.twitter.com/Cp4xQhoVYL— will depue (@willdepue) May 11, 2026 Wait, what was that? Who’s laughing? Hold on, before you ridicule DePue for suggesting what you will say is a dumb investment, I was just about to cover it. You see, you don’t need a dongle to stop your MacBook from sleeping. You can use the Terminal and a caffeinate line command. Or you can use a software utility like Amphentamine, which is free. But as DePue points out, when you want to allow your MacBook to sleep, all you need to do is remove the dongle, which is quicker than going back into Terminal to end the caffeinate session, or going into a software utility to change a setting. That’s a big enough difference for DePue and probably lots of other people to make the investment. Some people think the convenience is worth $5 to $10.