HardwareApple Seeds New Public Betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27
Apple ships the 6th iOS 27 public beta plus iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 builds on August 31, 2026 — 1 week after beta 5. Here's what testers get.
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HardwareApple Surprises With M6 Mac Mini and M5 Ultra Mac Studio, Its First 2nm Chips
Apple surprise-launches the M6 Mac mini and M5 Ultra Mac Studio on August 25, 2026 — its first 2nm chip and quad-die silicon built for massive local AI compute.
HardwareKobo Opens Up While Amazon Locks Kindle Owners Behind Tougher DRM
Amazon tightens Kindle DRM and closes a Libby loophole as 71 organizations fight locked-down platforms — here's why readers are switching to Kobo in 2026.
HardwareApple's macOS 26.7 Update Accidentally Leaks Over 10 Unreleased Products
Apple's macOS 26.7 Release Candidate leaked over 10 unreleased products, including five iPhones, camera AirPods, an OLED iPad mini, and a new Vision Pro.
HardwareApple's 2026 Smart Home Push: New Home Hub, HomePod, and Apple TV Details
Apple's 2026 smart home lineup includes a 7-inch Home Hub, a new Apple TV, and updated HomePods. Here is everything you need to know about the hardware and software.
HardwareLoupe: The iOS App That Exposes What Native Apps Can Really See
Loupe is a new iOS app that reveals exactly what native apps can see on your iPhone — contacts, location, clipboard, and more. Here is how it works in 2026.
HardwareApple Drops Software Support for 16 Devices This Fall
Apple will drop software support for 16 devices this fall, including all Intel Macs and older Apple Watches. Find out if your device made the cutoff list.
HardwareNvidia RTX Spark: The Arm Superchip That Could Redefine Windows AI PCs
Nvidia's RTX Spark combines an Arm CPU, full RTX GPU, and unified memory in one SoC — a potential M1 moment for Windows. Ships fall 2026 from every major laptop maker.
HardwareHard to Justify Buying Framework 12 — Why MacBook Wins
Framework Laptop 12 starts at $599, but Apple's MacBook Neo with the M4 chip offers a better price-to-performance ratio. Jeff Geerling admitted he recommended a MacBook to his nephew instead of the modular Framework laptop.