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The Download: the AGI myth, and US/China AI competition The Download: the AGI myth, and US/China AI competition

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of..
Wish the iPhone mini was still a thing? Peep this $90 dupe. Wish the iPhone mini was still a thing? Peep this $90 dupe.

MacworldTL;DR: Save 55% and get free shipping on the NanoPhone mini 4G smartphone before this..
Your iPhone or iPad just replaced your bulky scanner for $26 Your iPhone or iPad just replaced your bulky scanner for $26

MacworldTL;DRiScanner App turns your iPad or iPhone into a scanner on the go, and now a lifetime..
12 hidden iMessage features every iPhone user should try 12 hidden iMessage features every iPhone user should try

MacworldFor many iPhone users, iMessage is the definitive communication app, an intuitive..
VectoTech Rapid 16TB USB SSD review: Uber vast, decently fast VectoTech Rapid 16TB USB SSD review: Uber vast, decently fast

MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsAvailable with up to 16TB550MBps throughput and super fast..
The Download: a new home under the sea, and cloning pets The Download: a new home under the sea, and cloning pets

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of..
Organize, clean, and supercharge your Mac with Dr.Buho utilities for $30 Organize, clean, and supercharge your Mac with Dr.Buho utilities for $30

MacworldTL;DR: The Dr.Buho Mac Utility lifetime bundle gives you four tools to declutter, organize, ..
A new setting in iOS 26.1 solves an annoying speaker problem A new setting in iOS 26.1 solves an annoying speaker problem

MacworldIf you use AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones, it can happen that other Bluetooth..
Future AI chips could be built on glass Future AI chips could be built on glass

Human-made glass is thousands of years old. But it’s now poised to find its way into the AI chips..
Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD review: Secure NFC storage for iPhone, Mac & more Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD review: Secure NFC storage for iPhone, Mac & more

MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsStrong security for your filesNFC on iPhone is easy to..
Sennheiser CX 80U Review: Affordable USB-C wired earbuds with impressive sound Sennheiser CX 80U Review: Affordable USB-C wired earbuds with impressive sound

MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsLow priceUSB-C wired connectionHigh-res supportComfortable..
The State of AI: Energy is king, and the US is falling behind The State of AI: Energy is king, and the US is falling behind

Welcome to The State of AI, a new collaboration between the Financial Times and MIT Technology..
The Apple ecosystem is a bargain (no really) The Apple ecosystem is a bargain (no really)

MacworldApple hopes to accomplish a lot of things with the MacBook Neo, not the least of which..
Mac users can replace annoying subscriptions with a lifetime Office license for 73% off Mac users can replace annoying subscriptions with a lifetime Office license for 73% off

MacworldTL;DR: This lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac is just $59.97 until November ..
Can MacBook Neo charge faster with a better charger? Can MacBook Neo charge faster with a better charger?

MacworldIf you buy a MacBook Neo, you’ll get a 20W USB-C Power Adapter, the smallest charger of any ..
MacBook Neo makes me want an iPhone Neo MacBook Neo makes me want an iPhone Neo

MacworldIn the past, I’ve wondered whether Apple is even able, let alone willing, to make and sell..
Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals: Money off iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, Mac and more Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals: Money off iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, Mac and more

MacworldBest Apple Deals Available Now!Black Friday isn’t here yet but we are already seeing lots..
Apple just revealed a lot about its ‘cheap’ MacBook Apple just revealed a lot about its ‘cheap’ MacBook

MacworldApple has officially introduced the M5 MacBook Air, along with the M5 Pro and M5 Max..
A cheap MacBook is the shakeup Apple’s laptop lineup needs A cheap MacBook is the shakeup Apple’s laptop lineup needs

MacworldEverything we know about the MacBook is about to change. There have been widespread rumors..
How cheap will Apple’s cheap MacBook actually be? How cheap will Apple’s cheap MacBook actually be?

MacworldThere’s not long to go now. Based on Apple’s looming “global experience” on March 4,..
Tech prices are going up, but these MacBooks are still under $200 Tech prices are going up, but these MacBooks are still under $200

MacworldTL;DR: This MacBook Air is only $199.97 right now, and shipping is free.The RAM shortage is ..
This $20 tool is the declutter button your camera roll needed This $20 tool is the declutter button your camera roll needed

MacworldTL;DR:CleanMy Phone scans duplicates, compresses media, and organizes your camera roll so..
Dwindling M1 Air stock points to imminent release of a budget MacBook Dwindling M1 Air stock points to imminent release of a budget MacBook

MacworldApple’s long-rumored cheap MacBook appears to have come a step closer to launch, with the..
Refresh the PC side of your Mac with Windows 11 Pro For $12.97 Refresh the PC side of your Mac with Windows 11 Pro For $12.97

MacworldTL;DR: Update the Windows side of your Mac with Windows 11 Pro for $12.97 (reg. $199) and..
The iPhone is stuck in a very successful rut The iPhone is stuck in a very successful rut

MacworldSteve Jobs took the Henry Ford approach to listening to customers, which is to say that he..
This slim AirTag alternative 4-pack tracker deal hits right before travel season This slim AirTag alternative 4-pack tracker deal hits right before travel season

MacworldTL;DR: Track wallets, IDs, and badges with these ultra-slim Apple Find My-compatible..
iOS 26.4 beta introduces ‘AI playlists’ for Apple Music iOS 26.4 beta introduces ‘AI playlists’ for Apple Music

MacworldOn Monday, Apple released the first beta of iOS 26.4 for developers. Unfortunately, today’s ..
A colorful MacBook is coming to chase away the Siri doom A colorful MacBook is coming to chase away the Siri doom

MacworldIt is mid-February 2026, and the Macalope is still writing “Where does the time go? All..
The curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis The curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis

When Sam Zahr first saw the gray Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible with orange interior and orange roof, ..
ALS stole this musician’s voice. AI let him sing again. ALS stole this musician’s voice. AI let him sing again.

There are tears in the audience as Patrick Darling’s song begins to play. It’s a heartfelt song..
Designing digital resilience in the agentic AI era Designing digital resilience in the agentic AI era

Digital resilience—the ability to prevent, withstand, and recover from digital disruptions—has long ..
Run smarter AI prompts with this all-in-one Mac-friendly workspace — 87% off lifetime access Run smarter AI prompts with this all-in-one Mac-friendly workspace — 87% off lifetime access

MacworldTL;DR:ChatPlayground AI’s Unlimited Lifetime Plan gives you access to 25+ leading AI..
Subscription culture put my Mac at risk Subscription culture put my Mac at risk

MacworldYou’ve heard this before: as a Mac user, it’s important to keep your apps up to date. Doing ..
Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals: Huge savings on iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, and more Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals: Huge savings on iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, and more

MacworldBest Apple Deals Available Now!Black Friday week is here and we are already seeing lots of..
10 simple steps to speed up your iPhone 10 simple steps to speed up your iPhone

MacworldHave you ever wondered if your iPhone is getting slower, or if it’s just your imagination?..
34 years ago, Apple created a multimedia file format for the Mac, and it’s still all around us 34 years ago, Apple created a multimedia file format for the Mac, and it’s still all around us

MacworldThe late 1980s and early to mid-1990s were Apple’s weirdest and wildest era. Wedged between ..
Still using old Windows? Fix that with Windows 11 Pro while it’s only $10 Still using old Windows? Fix that with Windows 11 Pro while it’s only $10

MacworldTL;DR:Windows 11 Pro is just $9.97 through Feb. 1, giving your PC a faster, more secure OS..
This 6.5-foot Thunderbolt 5 cable is the first and fastest of its kind This 6.5-foot Thunderbolt 5 cable is the first and fastest of its kind

MacworldJust weeks after delighting us with the first white Thunderbolt 5 cable, CalDigit has..
Google Chrome for iOS tests Safari data import feature at long last Google Chrome for iOS tests Safari data import feature at long last

MacworldIn the latest beta of Google Chrome for iOS, the browser is finally able to import your..
The Download: Trump at Davos, and AI scientists The Download: Trump at Davos, and AI scientists

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of..