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Apple TV welcomes back Ted Lasso with a clever new commercial

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Apple TV welcomes back Ted Lasso with a clever new commercial

The Apple TV streaming service launched a new commercial this week alongside the premiere of Ted Lasso season four. The clever new…

Aug 8, 2026

Here’s why Apple is skipping its M6 Pro and M6 Max chips to accelerate M7 launch

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Here’s why Apple is skipping its M6 Pro and M6 Max chips to accelerate M7 launch

According to reports from Bloomberg, Apple will be skipping its M6 Pro, M6 Max, and M6 Ultra chips to accelerate development of…

Aug 8, 2026

James Marsden to star in Apple TV comedy ‘Bad News Dads’ from Stephen Falk and Berlanti Productions

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James Marsden to star in Apple TV comedy ‘Bad News Dads’ from Stephen Falk and Berlanti Productions

Apple TV is developing "Bad News Dads," a half-hour comedy starring and executive produced by James Marsden. The project comes from… The…

Aug 7, 2026

OpenAI Delays Next Major AI Model 'Astra' Over Critical Hacking Concerns

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OpenAI Delays Next Major AI Model 'Astra' Over Critical Hacking Concerns

OpenAI today said it is "pausing" activities involving its upcoming AI model Astra, because its cyber capabilities are potentially too dangerous. OpenAI…

Aug 7, 2026

‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ star confirmed for his third Apple TV project

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‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ star confirmed for his third Apple TV project

Actor James Marsden, who recently played billionaire Owen Ashe in the second season of Your Friends & Neighbors, was confirmed this week…

Aug 7, 2026

You may soon be able to create and export custom WhatsApp stickers straight from ChatGPT

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You may soon be able to create and export custom WhatsApp stickers straight from ChatGPT

OpenAI is working on a feature that allows users to export custom stickers created on ChatGPT straight into WhatsApp. Here are the…

Aug 7, 2026

These automakers still don’t support CarPlay, here’s why

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These automakers still don’t support CarPlay, here’s why

CarPlay is a must-have for the majority of car buyers, but three major automakers don’t support the platform. Here’s the latest on…

Aug 7, 2026

PSA: Claude Code enabling auto mode as default next week, Anthropic says

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PSA: Claude Code enabling auto mode as default next week, Anthropic says

Claude Code auto mode will become the default permission setting for users next week. Starting August 14, sessions for Pro, Max, and…

Aug 7, 2026

Apple Account Card Expands Again: What It Is and What It Isn't

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Apple Account Card Expands Again: What It Is and What It Isn't

Apple this week expanded support for its Apple Account Card in the Wallet app to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Malta. The Apple…

Aug 7, 2026

Security Bite Podcast: Why scammers love FaceTime now

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Security Bite Podcast: Why scammers love FaceTime now

9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is…

Aug 7, 2026

Google Maps Can Now Order Your Dinner and Track Your Train Delays

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Google Maps Can Now Order Your Dinner and Track Your Train Delays

Google today added new agentic capabilities to the Gemini-powered "Ask Maps" assistant in the Google Maps app. Ask Maps can complete multi-step…

Aug 7, 2026

Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition Now Available on Apple Arcade

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Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition Now Available on Apple Arcade

Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition is available on Apple Arcade starting today. It's a full Madden NFL game that does not include…

Aug 7, 2026

Report shares new pricing and design details about OpenAI’s first device

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Report shares new pricing and design details about OpenAI’s first device

After sharing initial details about OpenAI’s plans for its first smart device, Bloomberg has published a new report with more information about…

Aug 7, 2026

Jon Prosser's baby forces another extension to Apple's legal battle

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Jon Prosser's baby forces another extension to Apple's legal battle

Jon Prosser was sued by Apple over the alleged theft of pre-release information, saw a default ruling due to inaction, had that…

Aug 6, 2026

BMW Owners Angry Over Spider-Man Ads Appearing on Dashboard Screens

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BMW Owners Angry Over Spider-Man Ads Appearing on Dashboard Screens

BMW has enraged customers by sending ads for Spider-Man: Brand New Day directly to in-car infotainment systems. An ad appears as a…

Aug 6, 2026

New ChatGPT version has a 'Think' button, will find 'more reliable facts'

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New ChatGPT version has a 'Think' button, will find 'more reliable facts'

OpenAI continues to churn out upgrades to its various GPT models, the latest GPT-5.6 promises to be more succinct and provide confident…

Aug 6, 2026

OpenAI's ChatGPT Speaker Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300

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OpenAI's ChatGPT Speaker Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300

OpenAI's upcoming AI device is a hockey-puck-sized, doughnut-shaped smart speaker with no display, reports Bloomberg. The product is meant to be easy…

Aug 6, 2026

X Money FAQ: Account suspensions, 6% APY, physical cards, and more

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X Money FAQ: Account suspensions, 6% APY, physical cards, and more

Following X Money’s launch last month, one question has repeatedly surfaced: What happens to your money if X suspends or closes your…

Aug 6, 2026

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