Hardware

The Tesla Roadster should go into production in 2028, but don't get your hopes up

I drive upside down on the boulevard of broken dreams.

Keep six favorite herbs or vegetables within reach with AeroGarden

Amazon is offering the AeroGarden Harvest Elite 360 Hydroponic Indoor Garden down at $84.96 shipped right now. Its dropping down from $125 here, which discounts have mostly kept above $106, though there was one fall lower to $64 in June. Youll be getting the next-best price of the year with this $40 markdown, which even beats out the previous Prime Day event that had it keeping to its full price. more

A 'flying' Tesla Roadster sounds impossible, until you see what Lockheed Martin built decades ago

Thrusters are as good at flipping cars as they are at hunting ballistic missiles.

Upscale blurry videos and low-res images with this $60 AI video quality enhancer (Reg. $120)

TL;DR : Enhance and upscale blurry videos and images, stabilize footage, and access a suite of editing tools with VideoProc Converter AI for $59.95 (Reg. $119.90) . more

The just-released M6 Mac mini is already on sale for $949

Macworld Apple Mac mini M6 View Deal (function () { document.querySelector(#sticky-promo-block a).addEventListener(click, function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest(#sticky-promo-block).querySelector(p.promo-title).textContent; const data = { event: stickyConversionUnitClick, eventCategory: Sticky Conversion, eventAction: Click, eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log(Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: , data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); These days, getting a new Mac is more expensive than ever. But right now, Apples M6 Mac mini is on sale for $949 right now , which is quite a bit under its $1,099 price tag. Thats quite the discount for a product thats only been around for a short while. Besides the incredible M6 processor and the ability to boost your productivity by adding multiple monitors, you should know the new Mac mini also has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The M6s new design includes a Neural Accelerator in each GPU core and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine, so Siri AI and graphical-intensive apps will be equally speedy. The beautiful thing about the new M6 Mac mini is that it tucks under your monitor and gives you your desk back. Even better, it lets you build the exact setup you need because it features three Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back, as well as an HDMI and a 2.5Gb Ethernet port. That makes it possible to have a three-monitor workstation to help tackle your daily workload. Well admit that a similarly specced M4 model would have cost $799 just a couple of months ago, but this is the new reality. So go ahead and grab this tiny powerhouse for $949 while you can still get it for $150 off.

Analogue returns to the 16-bit era with the Mega Sg+ and Super Nt+

Dust off your old Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo cartridges.

Official hardcover Pok

Heads up Trainers, we are tracking some new all-time lows on the hardcover Pokmon Deluxe Character Guide collectors books. Youll find the standard version down at the $39.84 Amazon low, while the epic Limited Edition Box Set is also at the lowest Amazon price we have tracked. more

If memory shortages last, tech companies should offer cheap battery replacements

If a company like Apple could offer $29 batteries before, it can do so again.

First Amazon discount on BougeRV

Through its official Amazon storefront, BougeRV is currently offering the very first chance at Amazon to save on its new Lightweight Foldable Electric Utility Wagon for $279.99 shipped. It just joined the market earlier this month at a $350 full price, with the deal here being the very first savings weve spotted at this marketplace, cutting $70 off the tag. Whats more, it can be at your door long before Halloween, giving you an easier way to cart around small kids while trick or treating, not to mention all the other ways it can save you from manually hauling things during fall and more seasons. more

Gift this LEGO Botanicals Olivia Rodrigo flower bouquet to fans while at a new $40 low

LEGO Botanicals Olivia Rodrigos Flower Bouquet set Buy for $40 (Reg. $50) What we love Not only is this a Botanicals theme that adds colorful flora to your dcor, but it also comes as part of the Olivia Rodrigo collection of sets. There are Easter eggs peppered in that nod to the singers life and musical career, like guitar-shaped flower pedals, making it a great gift for fans. The 400 pieces give you 11 flowers in the bouquet: a rose, an African daisy, a hellebore, and verbena all of them in Olivias iconic purple color palette. more

BenQ INFTYLAB M Mouse review: A Mac mouse with trackpad-like controls

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Some Mac trackpad gestures Compact, ergonomic mouse Two scrolling wheels Programmable buttons Connectivity options Cons Software download recommended Right-handed only Premium price Our Verdict The combination of Mac trackpad gestures, compact ergonomic design, and customization make it an interesting alternative to Apples Magic Mouse, particularly for (right-handed) people who find prolonged trackpad use uncomfortable or miss trackpad scrolling when using a mouse, especially if they switch frequently between creative applications and everyday productivity tools. However, its trackpad-like features rely on configurable scrolling and button shortcuts rather than full Multi-Touch gestures, so dont expect the same experience as using a MacBook trackpad. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed $119.99 Best Prices Today: INFTYLAB M Mouse Retailer Price $119.99 View Deal BenQ $119.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide What is it? A customisable Mac mouse with trackpad-style scrolling and programmable shortcuts, but without full Multi-Touch gesture support. Who is it best for? Mac users who want trackpad-like controls and button options on a more accurate mouse. Who should skip it? Left-handed users and anyone wanting the full range of Mac trackpad gestures, including pinch-to-zoom and multi-finger swipes. Apples Magic Trackpad is a better choice for those features. Get ready for some real competition Logitech because theres a new Mac mouse in town that might nibble away at your market share to become the new big cheese. BenQ has long been the maker of many of the best monitors for Mac that have passed through the Macworld Lab. Its Zowie-branded mice, however, havent troubled our Best Mac Mice roundup as most have been aimed at Windows users with dedicated USB dongles that need to be plugged into a computer to link with the mouse, and Mac users prefer a straighter, less fussy Bluetooth connection. Its new INFTYLAB brand is aimed at Mac users, with the six-button M Mouse in the lead and new products on the way including a lightbar engineered for Apples iMac. It even comes in only white, which for a long time was the only color that Apple made its mice, after the boxy Beige period, of course. Which Mac trackpad gestures does the M Mouse support? Its real claim to a close and genuine relationship with the Mac is its dedicated INFTYLAB Glide software that can map trackpad and Multi-Touch gestures to the mouses shortcut buttons that should make mouse scrolling feel more natural to us. You can customize scroll modes and map shortcut buttons; for example, making the scroll direction match your Mac trackpad. Choose Natural in the Glide desktop app for traditional mouse scrolling, where moving the mouses top scroll wheel down pulls the page content down with your fingersmimicking the direct, touch-like feel of a MacBook trackpad. Or pick Standard, where moving the mouse wheel down pushes the page content up like a traditional PC mouse wheel. If you are expecting a bunch of other Mac trackpad gestures such as pinch-to-zoom, Im afraid thats it. But the default Quick Pies options (see below) are kinda similar to swiping in the cardinal directions on the trackpad. The Left Space and Right Space commands reference the different desktop spaces that you can use in macOS. For instance, you have a video playing in full screen but want to check another browser that was open before the video was played. You can swipe into the other spaces to see that page and then swipe back instead of minimizing the video. Essentially, it swaps you between the different virtual desktops that you may be using. Logitech has similar functions in its software for the MX Master 4 mouse. You can set the horizontal scroll wheel for zooming. It is a little jumpy when zooming in on pages in Safari, but it performs better on RAW photosalthough still less than the standard MacBooks trackpad zooms smoothness. The zooming sensitivity setting is not adjustable in the Glide software. Even Apples ambidextrous Magic Mouse that is a hybrid of a touchpad and a traditional mouse is so far the only traditional mouse that supports touch-sensitive top-surface gestures, such as one-finger scrolling, swiping between pages, and double-tapping for Mission Control or Smart Zoom. Like the M Mouse, it doesnt support full four-finger or pinch-to-zoom trackpad gestures. BenQ If you want seamless trackpad gestures, you need to drop your mouse habit and buy the Apple Magic Trackpad that has a glass surface to give you fully native macOS multi-touch capabilities (pinch-to-zoom, rotate, four-finger swipes, and Mission Control). BenQ How customisable are the M Mouses buttons and shortcuts? You can customize the other buttons of the M Mouse. By default, the well-placed side-mounted horizontal scroll wheel has no click function, but it can be set to Forward/Next, while the side button behind it can be set to Previous/Back. The top button is set to take a screenshot but can also be set to Show/Hide the desktop, or Zoom. I found myself accidentally taking screenshots with the loud camera shutter click noise adding to my frustration, so I moved away from the default command. You can set different screen-capture options, such as Capture screen/area/window and Copy screen/area. Set one of the buttons to turn on the Quick Pie shortcut dial. BenQ Another button option is called Quick Pie, which is a pop-up radial (circular) quick-access menu that appears next to your cursor when assigned to and pressed on the designated mouse button. Moving the cursor or clicking in a specific radial direction triggers the corresponding shortcut or command. Once you get the hang of it, it should be faster than using traditional linear drop-down menus. Your settings are saved to the mouse, so you can use it on any Mac device once paired. The eight-button Logitech MX Master 4 is also highly customizable with its own Logi Options+ software, including an Action Ring rather like BenQs Quick Pie. Read our Logitech MX Master 4 review . HowdoestheMMouseconnecttoaMac,andhowlongdoesitsbatterylast? Bluetooth supports multiple paired devices, while the 2.4GHz wireless option provides a low-latency alternative through the included USB-C receiverthis comes with a USB-A adapter for older ports, but will be unnecessary for most Mac users. A USB-C wired connection is available, too, and charges the built-in 500mAh battery while you work. The charging port is positioned at the front of the mouse rather than underneath as it is rather ridiculously on the Apple Magic Mouse. BenQ quotes battery life of up to 90 days, although actual endurance will depend on usage and settings. Mice from left: Apple Magic Mouse, BenQ/INFTYLAB M Mouse, Logitech MX Master 4. Simon Jary How does the M Mouse feel in hand? At 85g, the M Mouse is relatively light, measuring 4.5 x 2.9 x 1.6 inches (115 x 72.5 x 41.5mm). Its specifically designed for small-to-medium hands, so larger-handed users should consider its compact dimensions before buying and may prefer Logitechs MX Master mouse. The Apple Magic Mouse weighs 99g, and the Logitech MX Master 4 is half as heavy again at 150g. In between M Mouse and Apple Mouse, the Satechi Slim EX Wireless Mouse weighs in at 90g. The M Mouse feels comfortable in handif youre right-handed, of course. Sorry, lefties. Its central arc follows the hands natural resting curve, while contoured surfaces and side grooves support the palm, thumb and ring finger. The idea is that your hand can shift between palm, claw and fingertip grips as fatigue builds, rather than being locked into one position. BenQ says the design is informed by ultrasonic muscle-fatigue testing, although individual comfort will depend on your hand size and working habits. The equally rightie-only MX Master is equally ergonomically engineered, and has a larger side horizontal scroll wheel if you have bigger thumbs. How precise is the mouse vs Apple and Logitech? The optical sensor offers adjustable sensitivity from 400 to 6,000dpi, with smart DPI (dots per inch) adjustment for different tasks. The Logitech MX Master 4 has a maximum 8,000dpi, but most users are unlikely to notice much difference in everyday use. Apple doesnt officially publish an official DPI specification for its Magic Mouse, but benchmark databases typically estimate the Magic Mouse sensor at between 1,000 and 1,300dpimaking it unsuitable for fast-paced gaming or tasks requiring rapid precision, but fine for general productivity. The INFTYLAB Flow Desk Mat is a supplementary accessory for the M Mouse BenQ Is the INFTYLAB M Mouse worth the upgrade? At $119.99 / 89.99 , the M Mouse PS01 costs considerably more than a basic wireless mouse such as one of the $29.99 / 29.99 Satechi mice . Its appeal rests on a more specific promise: keeping some of the gestures and scrolling Mac users appreciate while adding the comfort, precision and physical controls of a mouse compared to a trackpad. Logitechs MX Master 4 mouse is similarly priced at $119.99 / 119.99 . Apples Magic Mouse is cheaper at $79.99 / 79.99 , but is less customizable. The Magic Trackpad costs $129.99 / 129.99 . Which Mac mouse should you buy? INFTYLAB M Mouse : Best for right-handed Mac users who want a compact, ergonomic mouse with customisable buttons, scrolling controls and some trackpad-like functionality. Apple Magic Mouse : Best for users who prefer touch-sensitive surface gestures, including swiping between pages and scrolling, rather than physical shortcut buttons. Apple Magic Trackpad : Best for users who want the full Mac trackpad experience, including pinch-to-zoom, multi-finger swipes and Mission Control. Logitech MX Master 4 : Best for users who prefer a larger ergonomic mouse with extensive customisation options, particularly those with larger hands. Should you buy the INFTYLAB/BenQ M Mouse? The INFTYLAB M Mouse is an interesting alternative to Apples Magic Mouse for right-handed Mac users who want a compact, comfortable mouse with programmable controls and some trackpad-like functionality. Its particularly appealing for those who find prolonged trackpad use uncomfortable, miss trackpad-style scrolling when using a mouse, or frequently switch between creative applications and everyday productivity tools. However, its trackpad-like features dont offer the full Multi-Touch experience. If gestures such as pinch-to-zoom and multi-finger swipes are a priority, Apples Magic Trackpad is the better choice. Users with larger hands may also prefer Logitechs MX Master 4. Do you need a mouse mat? No, like all modern optical mice you can use pretty much any smooth surface, but BenQ has something that might tempt you: the Flow Desk Mat ( $34.99 / 34.99 ). Measuring 31.5 x 15.8 inches (800 x 400mm) with a thickness of 0.1 inch (2.5mm), the Flow Desk Mat is a low-resistance faux-leather surface that BenQ says makes M Mouse glide even smoother. A rubber backing increases the mats stability on desktops. If you have the space its a mousing luxury that includes handy clips to route cables as you want them to keep your desk organized. BenQ

One of the smallest 10,000mAh power banks we

LISEN 10,000mAh 45W Mini Portable Charger Buy for $23 (Reg. $50) Apply code NCNORFMK during checkout. What we love This tiny power bank can fit in the palm of your hand, which is pretty wild for a 10,000mAh model. Its easily one of the smallest 10K models weve come across, making it a particularly good pick for EDC or travel. It can still push up to 45W over USB-C and even comes with a detachable cable. more

Burton Goods leather iPhone Duo cases are here: Up to 30% off for 9to5 readers

We love us some proper full-grain Burton Goods leather , and the brand is now ready to outfit your new iPhone Duo in style and a sizable discount with our exclusive DUO10 code at checkout. more

MapQuest will now show you where Flock cameras are in your neighborhood

You can see the locations of known outdoor surveillance cameras in the MapQuest app.

This sleek Belkin 2-in-1 iPhone MagSafe charging dock just hit one of its best prices ever at $50 off

We are now tracking a deal at Amazon, which drops Belkins 2-in-1 MagSafe charging dock in black down to $69.99 shipped. This is regularly a $120 unit, so youre looking at a straight $50 discount on it right now. Weve seen the same charger in the Sand finish dip lower a few times this year, but there havent been many notable offers on this black one recently. Its also nearly 50% off right now to hit one of the best prices we have tracked for it yet, so be sure to snag one if youre looking to buy a new charger for your nightstand or workstation. more

Switch game deals: Ocarina of Time, Street Fighter Collection $4.50, Pikmin 4, Final Fantasy VII, more

Alongside the ongoing pre-order discounts on Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time and Switch Sports Resort ahead of release next week, we also have a few standout Switch game deals you can pickup for your physical collection and digital libraries. Firstly, the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is just $4.50 on the eShop right from the usual $30 this is a no brainer pickup for some quick 1v1 fighting action, much like the 67% price drop on the Capcom Fighting Collection at under $10 . The physical edition of the Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is down at a new $24.99 Amazon low right now as well.And be sure to check these out too: Cronos Nintendo Switch 2 $24 (Reg. $40) Pikmin 4 $40 (Reg. $60) Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection $24 (Reg. $40) Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade $25 (Reg. $40) Secure you Switch Sports Resort pre-order discount while you still can, more Zelda Ocarina of Time remake pre-order discount now live at Amazon Metroid Ravenous pre-order discount now live at Amazon more

Technics EAH-A1000 review: Superior sound and excellent ANC in a premium package

Technics' flagship over-ear wireless headphones are light on compromises, but enter a competitive market.

Make the lawn pop (and neighbors jealous): Scotts Turf Builder Fall Lawn Food now just $14 (50% off)

Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard Fall Lawn Food Buy for $14 (Reg. $28.50) What we love Im actually considering a nice dose of this stuff for my small front lawn this year before the winter I have heard great things and have sen first-hand how it can really make the grass pop come nest spring. You can also grab a 10-pound bag right now at the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon (1 bag covers roughly 4,000 square feet). more

An OpenAI research agent 'stole' test Ethereum to finish a coding task

An OpenAI research model hit a nebulous milestone today by pilfering test Ethereum tokens.

Save $500 on Lenovo

Today only, as part of Best Buys Deals of the Day offers , you can now snag one of Lenovos Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC for $749.99 shipped . This is one of the latest additions to the brands Yoga 7i lineup, which typically goes for $1,250. Todays deal takes $500 off its usual going rate to deliver a notable 40% discount. This is the lowest price we have tracked for this notebook, and its now going for $50 less than the lowest price we tracked for the same notebook in grey finish. Head below for more details, along with deals on other Windows PCs and laptops. more

iPhone Duo pre-order live blog: How quickly will Apple

Macworld If feels like its been a month since Apple unveiled its first folding phone, the iPhone Duo , and, well, it has. Announced on September 9 at the Surprise and Shine event, it finally goes up for pre-order this morning at 8 am ET before hitting shelves next Friday. If you want one, however, youre going to have to act fast. Not since the iPhone X has a phone been more anticipated, and even Apple is warning users that demand will be high for the new phone, and weve been reading reports about production constraints for weeks. So we dont expect to see delivery dates slipping into December very quickly. There are two colors to choose from (Night Sky and Star White) and four storage configurations with the following prices: 256GB: $1,999 512GB: $2,199 1TB: $2,599 2TB: $3,199 The point of this live blog is simple: Were going to track all colors and configurations in the U.S. and U.K. Apple stores (and other retailers) to tell you how quick ship dates start slipping, which colors and configurations are available, and what you can still get before 2027. Well try to update every few minutes, but its the first time were trying this, so bear with us. iPhone Duo pre-order live blog Michael Simon Welcome to 2027 Just a half-hour after pre-orders began, all iPhone Duo orders are now quoting January 25, 2027 as a ship date. Thats more than three months after it goes on sale and the furthest weve ever seen iPhone pre-orders slip. Your order will probably ship before then as Apple ramps up production, but it shows just how popular and constrained the new phone is. Link copied SHARE 6 mins ago , By David Price A long wait around the world Customers outside the U.S. face a long wait too. Shipping dates for the Duo (white, 256GB) have slipped to December 14-21 in the U.K. And our colleagues on Macwelt report that German dates are in mid-December as well. Link copied SHARE 14 mins ago , By Michael Simon Christmas is coming Its 8:21 am ET and all iPhone Duo models are showing December 15-22 as a ship date. So if you want one for Christmas, hurry up and order! Link copied SHARE 18 mins ago , By Michael Simon Better luck at Best Buy? Over at Best Buy , it still quotes October 23 as a pickup or ship date on the iPhone Duo pre-ordering page. However, you need to go through a process of adding or replacing a line with AT&T or Verizon, so its likely the actual ship date is later. Link copied SHARE 20 mins ago , By Michael Simon Another wave gone Now Apples online store is showing ship dates of Dec 8-15 for all colors and capacities. Link copied SHARE 24 mins ago , By Michael Simon Every combination ships in December already Every color, capacity, and carrier of the iPhone Duo wont ship until December 1, according to Apples pre-order estimates. For what its worth, we never saw a quoted date in October or November when trying to buy one. Link copied SHARE 26 mins ago , By Michael Simon Well that was fast! Shipping for an unlocked 256GB iPhone Duo in either color is already showing Dec 1-8 as a ship date. Link copied SHARE 27 mins ago , By Michael Simon Pre-orders are up! Apple has finally opened up its iPhone Duo pre-order web page at 8:07 am ET. The app is still down, however, Link copied SHARE 35 mins ago , By Michael Simon Excited? So are we Apple has a new message at 8 am for pre-orderers that suggests it might be a longer wait than usual. It says: Please stay on this page until we can bring you infor pre-order. Thats a new message weve never seen before. The app has the same page as before. Link copied SHARE 37 mins ago , By Michael Simon Get your fingers ready! Weve got just five minutes to go until pre-orders begin. Take a deep breath and get ready to hit refresh! Link copied SHARE 40 mins ago , By Michael Simon Pre-ordering tips I wont be buying an iPhone Duo this morning, but Ive participated in my share of early-morning pre-ordering. I have a couple of tips. Use two devices. The online store and the app load differently, so its best to have a Mac with Safari open and an iPhone with the Apple Store app open. You cant refresh the app, but you can quit and reopen if you want to force it to reload. Dont give up. The store likely wont open until at least a couple of minutes after 8 am. Whether its purposeful or not, Apple usually opens its stores 5 or 10 minutes after the published time. So dont get discouraged if you still see the splash screen as late as 8:10 am. Use Apple Pay. Apples online payment method isnt just convenient, its much quicker than going through Apples full checkout process. Youll save a minute or so by just tapping the Apple Pay button. Dont buy anything else. Forget about case or accessories, you can get those later. To get the quickest ship time, just buy the phone and check out quickly. Screenshot Apple Link copied SHARE 54 mins ago , By Michael Simon Surprising demand for Duo We ran a social media poll overnight and received some surprising results. With over 300 participants, about half are planning to buy a Duo. Of those, 22% are getting a higher-capacity model, while the colors for the 256GB model are split pretty evenly: 15% for Night Sky and 13% for Star White. Good luck everyone! Link copied SHARE 2 hours ago , By Michael Simon Now we wait For as long as Ive been covering Apple, theyve shut down the entire store for hours ahead of pre-orders. Ive never understood why, but its an easy way to know when the new stuff is available. Once the store comes back online, youll be able to get your new Duo. So once 8am comes around, just start hitting refresh! Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago , By Karen Haslam The Apple Store is down! The Apple Store is down while Apple gets ready to accept orders for the iPhone Duo. While it usually says Well be right back, this years message is a little different: The Apple Store is down Apple Why Apple needs to close the whole store at times like this we dont know. Its particularly annoying if you wanted to check the price of something else Link copied SHARE 2 hours ago , By Michael Simon Track the Duo pre-orders with us Apple will open pre-orders for the Duo at 8 am ET, and well be tracking the sales of each color and configuration. Follow along with us all morning! Link copied SHARE

Apple HomeView starting to sell out, score the pre-order discount now while you still can

Delivery times for the new HomeView at Apple are starting to slip into December at this point Amazon is selling them for less and shipping it on day one still if youre quick. more

New Apple TV 4K: First pre-order discount now live

Amazon is delivering the first pre-order discounts on Apples new HomeView, as we detailed already, but it has also now undercut everyone on the next-generation Apple TV 4K. more

iPhone Duo pre-order deals: Up to $1,200 off w/ Best Buy trades, $55/month, more

Just after pre-order discounts went live on the new HomeView, alongside the next-gen Apple TV 4K, Apples all-new iPhone Duo is set to go up for pre-order this morning at 8 a.m. ET. You can, of course, get one straight from Apple if you get in there quick, but you might want to explore your options at Best Buy as well it is offering packages starting at just $55 per month and as much as $1,200 off with trade-ins . more

HomeView and third-party apps: What works, what doesn

Macworld When you unbox your HomeView and set it up, youll have a curated selection of 14 apps available to you ( 15 if you consider Settings an app). Compared to the millions available on your iPhone, thats not a lot, and theres no app store for downloading more. Worse, if youre not entirely all in on the Apple ecosystemmaybe you use Spotify or Audibletheres isnt a clear way to load your favorite third-party apps onto it. With no App Store, HomeView seems like it might be a very limited device. But Apple has a rather clever solution. Rather than build yet another platform for developers to support and maintain, it is leveraging CarPlay to provide access to some third-party apps, directly from your iPhone, with no install required. But we havent seen what that looks like or how it works, and we have more questions than answers. The apps you get Apples tech specs page for the HomeView lists all the apps that it comes with, along with four additional Apple apps that are Available from iPhone. Apple Though it is not explicitly stated, it seems that the four apps available from your iPhone all operate via their CarPlay interface. (The giveaway is AudioBooks, which is Books on all other devices.) All those apps now have CarPlay support, mostly for audio experiences. For example, you cant read e-books with Books or news articles with News, but you can listen to audiobooks or listen to news briefs. CarPlay on your desk What if you use Spotify for music or podcasts? Or Overcast? Or Audible for audiobooks? What if you want to watch a YouTube video or Netflix? Apple has a solution for this, and its kind of clever. Existing audio and video apps that support CarPlay will automatically be available on HomeView, without the developer needing to do anything at all. If a developer doesnt want their app to appear on Apples smart hub, they can disallow it using the disfavoredLocations function, but otherwise, all music, podcast, audiobook, and video apps that support CarPlay will work on your HomeView streaming from your iPhone just as they would if you were in a car. Apple Apples CarPlay developer site has already been updated to mention how CarPlay audio and video apps work with HomeView. This is a great idea. The simplified CarPlay interface that apps use is more appropriate for this kind of device, which is meant for simple consumption and not for editing your next great playlist. And developers can support both cars and HomeView all at once in the apps they already publish to the App Store. If they already support CarPlay, they dont even have to update their app. What about other CarPlay apps? Apple specifically mentions that audio and video apps with CarPlay support will be available on HomeView. That means you almost certainly wont get access to Waze, Google Maps, WhatsApp, or Carrot Weather, and other navigation and utilities that have CarPlay experiences. While you probably wont be able to use those apps , you might be able to see their widgets on your HomeView home screen. Apples developer agreement section 6.4 covers CarPlay and HomeView. Section 6.4.1 specifically mentions CarPlay widgets being available on HomeView, without the caveat of it being in specific audio or video categories. Section 6.4.2 mentions entire CarPlay applications, and it does say in a category identified by Apple, so thats probably those audio and video apps. Apple So HomeView should provide access to audio and video apps just as a car that supports CarPlay wouldstreaming directly from your iPhone, with all your playlists and preferences and such intact. And it might even show widgets for other CarPlay apps on the HomeView home screen. This all seems like a very good way to have a reasonable selection of third-party app support, right out of the box, without tasking developers to support a new platform, and in a way that easily deals with the multi-user aspect of HomeView. When youre recognized, HomeView will show your iPhones content, including your own CarPlay audio and video apps and such, with your own playlists and progress. When someone else is using it, they will see their own iPhone content, including their own CarPlay apps, playlists, etc. But how does it work? Unfortunately, Apple didnt really demonstrate how any of this actually works, either in its promo videos or in the live demos at its media experience. So were left wondering what this looks like, how fast it is, and what features are or are not there. Foundry HomeView has a simple app drawer of sorts. Do the CarPlay-enabled audio and video apps from your iPhone just show up there? And when you tap on them, do you just get a CarPlay interface? Or do you access them some other way? And what about CarPlay widgets? Is that for all CarPlay apps, just audio and video apps, or just Apple apps? What video apps are going to be available at launch? Apple only just added CarPlay support for video apps in iOS 27 (while your car is parked), but developers havent really rushed to support it other than Apple. Will YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, or other popular streaming services update their apps to support CarPlay now that they have an even bigger incentive to? And what exactly qualifies as an audio or video app? For example, the MLB app is obviously a sports app, but its CarPlay experience is centered around listening to games and viewing scores. Will you get native support for an app like that, or do you have to use it on your iPhone and then AirPlay the audio stream to the HomeView? The fallback scenario for all of these things is to either start content on your iPhone and then send it to your HomeView with AirPlay, or to use the Safari browser to log in to the service on the web. But those are impractical and limited options. Some streaming apps, most notably Netflix, dont even support AirPlay, and there are plenty of services that dont have a decent web experience (or any at all). With almost a month to go before the HomeView hits store shelves, we will hopefully get to see a clear demonstration of how this CarPlay integration with third-party apps really works. But from what we already know, its a very smart system.

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max RGB Laser UST Projector Review: A Top Buy

A top performer in both dark rooms and in bright sunshine, the AWOL Vision Aetherion Max RGB Laser UST Projector gives movie theaters a run for their money.

iPad mini 2026 rumors: Release date, OLED display, specs and price

Macworld For those who need a premium small-screen tablet, the iPad mini is a popular choice. But should you buy one now, or should you wait to see what Apple has in store for the next model? Most buyers should wait if they can. Bloombergs Mark Gurman reports that Apple plans to announce the next iPad mini on October 27 , with an OLED display and A20 Pro chip expected. Even more recent reporting points to an Apple media experience in Los Angeles on October 28 . This experience doesnt necessarily mean that Apple has moved the announcement back a day, it could allow journalists hands-on time with products announced on October 27. The iPad mini is among the rumored products, but its inclusion is unconfirmed. Heres what the latest rumors say about the release date, key upgrades, and whether its worth waiting. iPad mini 7 vs iPad mini 8 comparison Feature Current iPad mini Next iPad mini rumors Release October 2024 October 27 announcement reported Chip A17 Pro A20 Pro expected Display 8.3-inch LCD OLED, possibly 8.5 inches Design Current design Similar design, possibly slimmer bezels Water resistance No official rating Improved resistance rumoured Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread expected Cellular modem Qualcomm Apple C1X expected Cameras 12MP front and rear 12MP rear and front cameras likely; landscape front-camera position expected Apple Intelligence Supported Supported, with faster AI performance Price From $599 (was $499) Near $799 reported; unconfirmed. Biggest upgrade OLED display, faster chip and newer connectivity 2026iPad mini release date: When will the new iPad mini launch? Expected announcement: October 27, 2026, according to Bloomberg; unconfirmed Bloombergs Mark Gurman reported on October 8 that Apple plans to announce the new iPad mini on October 27 , alongside new Macs. Gurman had reported in July 2026 that Apple was targeting October for the OLED iPad mini release. Although a September report grouped the device among products expected in late 2026 or early 2027. The newer evidence points back toward an imminent launch. In September, MacRumors saw a leak from Apples own code, that included references to the unreleased iPad mini, along with product imagery showing some of its new features. That report said the presence of these assets suggests the device is likely to launch soon and noted that Gurman expects the new iPad mini to arrive by the end of October. That would fit Apples recent iPad mini schedule: the current A17 Pro model was announced in October 2024. However, Apple has not confirmed an event or release date, so an October launch should still be treated as an expectation rather than a certainty. 2026iPad mini chip: Performance and specs A20 Pro chip expected C1X modem expected on cellular models N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread expected The next iPad mini now looks likely to make a much bigger processor jump than previously expected. According to information discovered in Apples own code by MacRumors in September 2026, the new iPad mini is set to use the A20 Pro chip introduced with the iPhone 18 Pro. That supersedes earlier evidence pointing to the A19 Pro. In August 2025, MacRumors reported that Apple code appeared to identify an A19 Pro-powered iPad mini, and that remained the leading expectation for much of 2026. The newer leak is more recent and specifically identifies the upcoming model with the A20 Pro, making that the strongest indication of Apples current plans. Apple has not officially announced the device, however, so its final specifications are not confirmed. Moving from the A17 Pro to the A20 Pro would represent a major performance upgrade. The newer chip should bring substantially faster CPU and graphics performance, along with more capable on-device AI processing for Apple Intelligence, gaming, photo editing and other demanding workloads. It would also make the iPad mini unusually powerful for its size and narrow the performance gap with Apples larger iPads. The current iPad mini has 8GB of RAM. Apples recent Pro-class iPhone chips have been paired with more memory, so the new model could receive an increase, but the September leak does not appear to confirm the iPad minis RAM allocation. The processor may not be the only silicon upgrade. Apple is also expected to bring its N1 networking chip to the iPad mini, adding support for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread. Cellular models are expected to adopt Apples C1X modem, replacing the Qualcomm modem used in the current generation. 2026iPad mini: Display OLED display expected Single-stack LTPS panel rumored Apple has reportedly tested both 60Hz and 120Hz displays The iPad Pro already uses OLED. The next iPad mini is also expected to adopt OLED, although reports point to a different panel technology. Mahmoud Itani / Foundry The biggest display upgrade expected for the next iPad mini is the move from LCD to OLED . Multiple reports, including those from Bloomberg and display-industry sources , have pointed to an OLED iPad mini arriving in 2026, and Samsung Display is reportedly already producing panels for the device. OLED should bring deeper blacks, higher contrast, faster pixel response and improved viewing angles compared with the Liquid Retina LCD in the current iPad mini. Reports suggest that Samsung began mass production of OLED panels for the mini in June. The exact screen size is less certain. Reports over the past two years have pointed to panels measuring between 8.4 and 8.7 inches, compared with 8.3 inches on the current model. A slightly larger display could be achieved through slimmer bezels without substantially increasing the size of the tablet, but the final panel dimensions have not been confirmed. However, the iPad mini is not currently expected to receive the same display technology as the iPad Pro. Reports indicate that Apple will use a single-stack LTPS OLED panel, rather than the tandem OLED and LTPO technology used in the Pro models. That should keep costs lower, but the panel may not reach the same brightness levels as the iPad Pro display. Earlier reporting pointed to a 60Hz display, but newer information leaves the refresh rate uncertain. In a October 15 Power On podcast, Mark Gurman claimed Apple has tested both 60Hz and 120Hz ProMotion displays for the next iPad mini. Gurman was unable to confirm which option Apple had selected. An OLED display would improve contrast and black levels, but OLED does not guarantee ProMotion. 2026iPad mini: Design Same overall size, with a slightly larger screen possible More water-resistant design expected New vibration-based speaker system Apple The iPad mini has retained the same design since its major redesign in 2021, and the 2026 model is expected to keep that overall look. However, Apple could increase the display size slightly while maintaining the devices current dimensions. A newly spotted accessory listing offers another clue. MacRumors identified an iPad mini Smart Folio with model number A3632 on Apples French regulatory website. The number differs from existing iPad mini cases, suggesting a new accessory could be approaching. The regulatory filing doesnt offer any clues about the dimensions of the new iPad mini, but does indicate some changes to the materials used in Apples iPad mini case. In December 2024, analysts at Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) suggested in a supply chain analyst report that the next-generation iPad mini could feature an 8.5-inch display, up from the current models 8.3-inch panel. The report indicated that the chassis size would remain unchanged, meaning Apple could achieve the larger screen through slimmer bezels rather than a larger body. Apple has now announced the iPhone Duo , whose 7.6-inch folding inner display brings it closer to small-tablet territory. However, its $1,999 starting price makes it a very different purchase from an iPad mini. The Duo goes on sale October 23. Another rumor gaining traction is that the new iPad mini will be more water-resistant. That rumor comes from Bloombergs Mark Gurman, who in October 2025 claimed Apple was developing a next-generation iPad mini with a significantly more water-resistant chassis. The more water-resistant design could involve changes to the speaker system as well as the chassis. Gurman previously reported that Apple was developing a vibration-based speaker that would allow it to eliminate some traditional speaker openings, reducing potential entry points for water. Newly leaked Apple imagery, via MacRumors , appears to support that report. Images discovered in Apples code in September show a small groove cut into the top of the display glass, presumed to be for the speaker. MacRumors said the imagery appears to corroborate Gurmans report of an all-new vibration-based speaker system. It is not yet clear exactly how the new speaker system will work or how much additional water resistance it will provide. There is also no indication that Apple will give the iPad mini an official IP water-resistance rating. Theres also a strong possibility of new color options. Apple currently offers the iPad mini in Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Gray, while the previous generation was available in Pink, Purple, Starlight, and Space Gray. 2026 iPad mini: Cameras Landscape front camera expected No major camera sensor upgrade currently rumored No major camera-sensor upgrade has been reported, but the front camera is expected to move to the landscape edge. Foundry The clearest camera change for the next iPad mini appears to be placement rather than camera hardware. Leaked imagery discovered in Apples own code by MacRumors in September 2026 shows the front-facing camera moved to the landscape edge of the display. That would bring the iPad mini into line with the rest of Apples current iPad lineup and should make video calls feel more natural when the tablet is used horizontally with a stand or keyboard. The current iPad mini has a 12MP Wide rear camera and a 12MP Ultra Wide Center Stage front camera. So far, there have been no credible reports suggesting that Apple plans a major change to the resolution or camera sensors themselves. Even if the camera hardware remains unchanged, the expected A20 Pro chip could still improve image processing and computational photography. However, there are currently no reports of new camera sensors, higher resolutions or additional lenses. 2026 iPad mini: Price The iPad mini had held the same $499/499 starting price since its 2021 redesign. That changed in June 2026, when Apple increased the entry-level price to $599/599. The OLED model could bring another substantial price increase. According to a Power On newsletter on October 11, the next iPad mini could start near $799 around $200 more than the current models $599 starting price. Should I wait to buy a new iPad mini? Wait if : Your current tablet still meets your needs. With an announcement reportedly planned for October 27, it makes sense to see what Apple introduces before paying full price for the existing model. Announcement and shipping dates may differ. Buy the current model if : You need a small tablet immediately or find a substantial discount. Compare the saving with current retailer prices, and consider whether you would regret missing the expected OLED upgrade. Beware that waiting may be a disadvantage if Apple increases the price for the new model. In that case, buyers on a tighter budget may want to consider a substantially discounted current-generation iPad mini.

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No, Meta

Macworld You may have seen the headlines by now. Apple and Meta bury the hatchet for AI Apple and Meta team up to make Muse AI model run on Mac computers Meta and Apple team up to make Muse AI models run better on Macs Meta launches an open-weight AI model that runs on Macs None of these are exactly false, but youd be forgiven for thinking that Metas popular new Muse agent will now run locally on your Mac. It will not. Theres a Muse app for Mac and iOS (and the web) but the actual agent itself and all the models it uses run on Metas servers in the cloud. What these stories are referring to is the new open-weights model that Meta just released called Muse Spark Open , compared to Metas current generation of AI stuff, which is simply called Muse. Meta says Spark Open has the most capable open-weights model so far (from the U.S.). However, its not a competitor for the frontier closed models such as GPT-6 Astra or Claude Opus 5.5 ; that would be Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, which are much bigger models that run only in the cloud. Muse Spark is of the same generation, but its a smaller, lightweight, fast-response model made to be comparatively inexpensive. And yes, it will run natively on a Mac! Well, two Macs. But not your Macs. Apple has a blog post about optimizing Muse Spark Open and two other models to run natively on Apple Silicon Macs. Its interesting stuff, but its worth noting that the other two models (Mistral Medium 3.5 and Qwen 3.8) are the only ones that can run on a single Mac Studio. Muse Spark Open would require a whopping 1.6 terabytes of RAM in its native precision (BF16) just for the 800+ billion parameters alone. So Apple worked with Meta to optimize and tune it, and if you run it at a quantized 4-bit precision (NVFP4) you can get the memory requirement all the way down to 493GB. Thats just for the model. Theres other overhead involved in actually running it and for macOS itself, so a single Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM cant run it. Ill remind you that the 512GB Mac Studio with M5 Ultra is not even out yet, and is expected to cost at least $15,000 and probably quite a bit more. You need two Mac Studios with 512GB of RAM to run Muse Spark Open, connected via their Thunderbolt ports and running the new MLX framework for distributed computing over multiple Macs. You might get away with three Mac Studios with 256GB, Apple doesnt say. So yeah, you can run the latest open-weights model from Meta right from your desk as Apple says, provided your desk has over $30,000 of Mac Studio hardware on it. No, you are not able to run the Muse agent locally on your Mac. You are not able to run the latest and best frontier LLM models from Meta (Muse Wonder) on your Mac. You can only run the latest and best open weights model on at least two very expensive and high-end Macs. For all but a small subset of researchers, youd be much better off paying to run it on a cloud server. If theres a story here for regular consumers, its this: Apple is very serious about being the go-to hardware for AI researchers running local models, and that might potentially pay off in the form of well-optimized AI software meant for everyday people with Apple Silicon.

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This gold MacBook Air refurb with Thunderbolt 3 drops to $267.99

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Macworld Apple has taken its sweet time to make a smart display just as it didnt rush to make a folding phone. Google and Amazon have been in the smart display business for the best part of a decade, while Apple fans have been watching from the sidelines, with a HomePod in the corner of their kitchen and an iPad propped against the toaster. Ill admit that when I first heard the rumours about Apples smart display, I expected the final product to look like an original HomePod speaker with a screen bolted on. But within a few minutes of seeing HomeView at Apples Home event in New York , I was smiling. Its a charming little device thats both a household device and a personalized one, something you cant say about the single-user iPad. There are a couple of things to note about HomeView, which Ill get to, but theres a lot to love. Cute and compact HomeView is cute. That might not be the most eloquent adjective, but its the best way to describe how I felt when seeing it for the first time . A 7-inch LCD screen floats above a rounded aluminium base on a stainless-steel hinge, and you can nudge the display back or forward depending on whether its on a low nightstand or a tall counter. The hinge is a joy, too. It has firm, satisfying resistance, so the screen moves when you want it to and stays put when you let go not too dissimilar to how I felt about the iPhone Duo when I tried it last month. It feels high-end in the way Apple hardware usually does, with no creaking, no plastic pretending to be metal, and a premium, solid feel all over. HomeViews low-profile design will look great on a table or a countertop. Foundry There are four color optionsSilver, Starlight, Rose Pink, and Space Grayand Apple matches the USB-C cable to the body, similar to the iMac and its accessories. Theyre muted shades that will blend well with whatevers around it: wood, tile, or painted walls. Starlight was my favorite of the four, with its warm, soft tone, but theyre all lovely. The device itself includes a several rows of holes on the base and under the display for speakers, which pack two full-range drivers into the display, plus a down-firing woofer and two passive radiators in the base. It looks more like a Dyson appliance than an Apple gadget, but it sounds great for something so compact. Think somewhere between a HomePod mini and the full-size HomePod: noticeably fuller and punchier than the mini, without quite the room-filling presence of its big sibling. If youd rather put a HomeView in a hallway or on the kitchen wall, theres a wall-mounted version too, which is only available in Silver or Space Gray. That model has the same aluminium display frame, but without the speaker base, the sound quality wont be as good, so thats something to consider. Shared yet personalized HomeView can do a lot, but the feature I appreciated most was face recognition. HomeView can learn up to six faces within a household, and once it recognises you, a swipe up from the bottom of the screen brings up a home screen that is not only familiar but personalised, too. Your calendar, reminders, messages and widgets will all appear, along with the design customisations youve made, such as coloured or clear app icons. If someone else comes into the frame, HomeView will ask whether you want to switch profiles, and if you do, their home screen will then appear seamlessly. HomeView can be a personal device if youre signed into an Apple Account. Foundry Its a smart way to work around the problem with shared screens. A kitchen display is a family device, but its helpful to have personal content, and HomeView manages to be both. It is worth noting that to show personal information like calendars and messages, the person not only needs to be recognised, but their iPhone also needs to be close by and recently unlocked. Handoff was also impressive, and its another area where being an Apple household will really pay off. In my demo, an iPhone was held next to the HomeView screen with a recipe open in Safari, and it carried over to HomeView without hesitation. FaceTime calls jump across the same way, as does media, so it looks like it will be lovely and simple to start something on your iPhone and move it over to the bigger HomeView display. Jumping back to recipes for a second, though, as this was a standout feature and a good indication of how Apple expects it will be used. Open a recipe in Safari on the HomeView display (or hand one off from your iPhone), and it will automatically pull out the ingredients and instructions. Tap Start Cooking, and HomeView will then present you with a single step at a time, allowing you to swipe through to the next when ready. It handles timers well, too, picking out the cooking times buried in each step and starting a timer immediately if you tap on it. You can set multiple timers, and they appear at the top of the HomeView display. It works much like Dynamic Island, though tapping it expands the timer to the full screen rather than an expanded view like on the iPhone. There are few apps on HomeView, but you wont use it like an iPhone. Foundry At the heart of HomeView is Apples new Siri AI, which can finally hold a conversation, follow up on previous queries, and answer questions that would previously have earned a shrug from the old Siri. With an Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone paired, Siri AI can dig into your calendar and messages to use personal context to find things for you, too. I saw it in a demo, and it worked well (as demos usually do). Theres reason to be optimistic, thoughIve been impressed with Siri AI over the last few months, and I expect it to be just as good on HomeView. Guests arent left out either, but if your visitors have an Android phone, the experience wont be anywhere near as rich or polished as those baked into the Apple ecosystem (no surprises there). Anyone without an Apple Account can still use HomeView, and the owner can select what they get access to in guest mode, such as playing music, browsing shared photos, or turning on the lights, while keeping everyones personal stuff locked away. Theres also a feature that uses the front camera to show you what you look like, in case you dont feel like looking in a mirror. A couple of considerations There are a couple of elements that take some of the shine off, though. HomeView works with accessories that support Apple Home or Matter, including Apples new Home Collection of cameras, thermostats, and a lock. Thats a lot of newer smart home products, but its far from everything. Many popular smart home brands, such as Ring, dont support either, and if your setup leans on them, HomeViews dashboard may end up with a few gaps where your gear should be. HomeView is great for photos and FaceTime calls, but you wont be using it much to watch movies. Foundry Apple would clearly love you to build your home around its ecosystem from day one, and thats fine if youre starting fresh. If youve spent years piecing together a mixed setup, though, HomeView leaves you with two options: live with the gaps or start replacing things. For example, the Home Camera face can stream up to nine camera feeds at once, which is great, but only if your cameras make the cut. If youre considering the HomeView primarily as a smart home hub, my advice would be to check what you already own against Apples compatibility list before you pre-order. The built-in camera has its own limits, too. Its a 12MP sensor with Center Stage, so it does a great job of keeping you in frame on FaceTime, even as you shuffle around the kitchen. Unlike Googles Nest Hub Max, though, it cant act as a security camera or allow you to Drop In on your home, as you can with Amazons Echo Show devices. HomeView can work as an intercom, but it doesnt offer anything with video like either of those. HomeView can show live camera views, but only if you have the right accessories. Foundry Finally, while the lovely square screen has plenty going for it, it isnt going to be great for watching video. The shape makes it stand out from rivals , and it suits album art, photos, and recipes perfectly, but it works against watching a quick TV show or recipe on YouTube while cooking. Instead, youll get thick bars above and below, which would be bearable for keeping an eye on a game while you cook, but if you want to actually watch something properly in the kitchen, propping that iPad back up against the toaster will do a much better job. Last but not least, theres no physical privacy switch. Apple processes camera and microphone data within the A18s Secure Enclave, which neither the software nor Apple can access, according to the company. However, some users will likely still want a way to shut off the camera and microphones physically, as competitors offer, rather than relying solely on software toggles. Is HomeView worth a $299 pre-order? Apple HomeView costs $299, with the wall-mounted model priced the same. The catch with the wall version is that the mounts are sold separately, starting at $59.95 for the USB-C plug-in option, $79.95 for the AC-wired option, and $129.95 for a Power over Ethernet mount that will arrive in early 2027. Hanging one in your hallway, then, costs closer to $360 or more, plus any additional costs for installation. And for some reason, it doesnt come with a power adapter like the base model. You can hang HomeView on a wall, but itll cost extra for a mount and power adapter. Foundry For the tabletop model, $299 feels fair if you live in Apples world. Youre getting a great speaker, a gorgeous screen, a decent FaceTime camera, Siri AI, and both a shared and a personalised hub that will look great in any room. Its also the cheapest way to access Siri AI. There are some things to consider, such as support for existing smart home products you have and whether you mind the lack of a privacy switch. Ill need to test it fully to see how it responds to my world and my family, but from what Ive seen so far, HomeView seems set to slot right into my home. Apples HomeView arrives on November 13, and preorders are open now on Apple.com , Amazon , Best Buy , and other retailers.

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