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The Apple Watch Series 9 vs. the competition: Same design, more power
Here's how the new Apple Watch Series 9 compares to its closest Android rivals, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Google Pixel Watch, on the spec sheet.
Apple discontinues the iPhone 13 mini, its last small phone worth owning
Apple has got rid of the last small, good phone in its lineup, a bummer for anyone who liked smaller phones.
macOS Sonoma arrives on September 26
Apple's annual desktop software update is coming soon.
The Backbone One Android controller now supports iPhone 15
The move is timed to Apple's iPhone 15 announcement.
iOS 17 will be available as a free update on September 18
Apple officially unveiled iOS 17 at its 'Wonderlust' iPhone event. Here's what it can do:
Apple's AirPods Pro now come with a USB-C charging case
Just like it's doing with the iPhone, Apple is making the switch to USB-C on the AirPods Pro charging case too.
Apple Watch Series 9 can handle Siri requests without your iPhone
It's September, which means the air is thick with the promise of fall and Apple just revealed a new Apple Watch.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has an extra-bright display and S9 chip
Apple showed off the $799 Apple Watch Ultra 2, the first update for the high-end watch meant for extreme athletes and others with more specialized fitness-tracking needs.
Apple is ditching leather to make its products more sustainable
Apple has spent a significant amount of its keynote today talking about its environmental bonafides, and part of that is the fact that it will no longer sell leather accessories, including things like iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands.
Double Tap adds customizable gesture control to the new Apple Watch
Apple added a new gesture to the Apple Watch Series 9 that it believes will change how you use your wearable. Double Tap lest you control various system functions by tapping your thumb and index finger together twice — no need to touch the display or free up your other hand.
Apple event: Watch the iPhone 15 reveal here
Apple’s iPhone 15 event is upon us. You can watch the stream right here and marvel at the spate of announcements beamed live from Cupertino. The keynote, subtitled “Wonderlust”, begins promptly at 1 PM ET, or 10 AM in the sunny environs of Apple’s California’s campus.
Kontrol S-Series MK3 hands-on: A high-end MIDI keyboard for the Native Instruments faithful
Native Instruments Kontrol S Series MK3 MIDI keyboards push the hardware to new heights while improving software integration.
JackRabbit's XG e-bike adds more range, power, fun and expense
The original JackRabbit was quirky and fun, but lacked a few practicalities. The new XG model goes a long way to solving those issues, but at a price.
NordVPN two-year plans are up to 68 percent off right now
Virtual private networks (VPNs) continue to increase in popularity, and one of the most famous services is offering one heck of a deal to entice new customers. NordVPN is selling two-year subscription plans for up to 68 percent off, depending on which tier you go with. You also get three free months of service when you sign up, which is never a bad thing.
Fujifilm launches the slimmed down, cheaper GFX 100 II medium format camera
Fujifilm has taken the wraps off the GFX100 II medium format that's a successor to the original GFX100, but is more like the GFX100S in terms of size and price.
Drop's refreshed CTRL, ALT and SHIFT keyboards offer improved stabilization and LED patterns
Barebones and fully assembled versions are available.
Amazon is giving away $100 gift cards with Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 purchases
The Galaxy Tab S9 and S9+ are already discounted.
Panasonic's Lumix G9 II is its first Micro Four Thirds camera with hybrid autofocus
Panasonic has unveiled the Lumix G9 II, its first Micro Four Thirds camera with hybrid phase-detect autofocus.
Elon Musk biography will be edited to correct claim about Starlink access in Ukraine-Russia conflict
Elon Musk says if he'd agreed to Ukraine's request for Starlink access during a planned drone attack on Russian ships, 'SpaceX would be explicitly complicit in a major act of war.'
Intel's Thunderbolt 5 could be the cable upgrade we've been waiting for
Intel's Thunderbolt 5 is shaping up to be a far bigger upgrade than Thunderbolt 4.