What does the orange dot on your Samsung Galaxy Watch mean?
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Why you should never point a laser pointer at a security camera
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How to use Google's SynthID AI detection website
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An Xbox Series X can now run PlayStation 5 games, but there's a catch
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Starlink has two $55 plans that are wildly different here's how
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What is Apple's Image Playground app for and how do you use it?
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From the Royole FlexPai to the iPhone Duo: How the modern foldable phone has evolved
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Should you limit your FPS in games? Here's when it makes sense
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How to fix scaling and app size issues on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
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Flat Ethernet cables probably aren't the answer to your home networking problem
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The reason why your drive shows less storage than you paid for
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iOS 27's new CarPlay features are great, but only these iPhones can actually use them
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The reason your Amazon Alexa devices are always listening
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These 6 retro sites let you relive the glory days of 2000s Flash games
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How to use your Windows PC to make and receive phone calls
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Why it's important to avoid plugging in a damaged external hard drive
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Today its your last chance at the LG Deal Days sale . Effectively its ongoing Prime Day competitor sale, this is your last shot to save up to $2,000 off its 2026 OLED and mini-LED TVs, including the StanbyME 2 27-inch Portable Smart Touch Screen with the built-in 4-hour battery and its its latest Mini LED and C6/G6 OLED lineups. As we mentioned initially, not only are we seeing straight cash savings here, but various models are also shipping with hundreds in FREE Visa gift cards and youll get 10% of the purchase price back on select models. more
OnlyFans Creators Are Pissed That Meta Lets Muse Talk Dirty
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Stop paying Apple every month and get 5TB of private cloud storage for a flat $230
Macworld TL;DR: Cancel iCloud+ and get 5TB of encrypted cloud storage with an Internxt lifetime subscription for $229.99 (MSRP $1,900). iCloud+ charges $9.99 a month for 2TB, and that bill never stops. Internxt is an encrypted cloud storage service with apps for Mac and iPhone , and a 5TB lifetime subscription is on sale for $229.99 (MSRP $1,900). Your files are encrypted on your Mac before they upload, so Internxt itself cant open them. Encryption is post-quantum, and Internxts code is open source on GitHub and independently audited by Securitum. PCWorld also gave Internxt its Editors Choice award. At 5TB, you get more than double iClouds 2TB tier, with room for years of photos, videos, and project files. Single uploads can be as large as 10GB. Internxt runs on macOS 11 or later, iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, and the web, and you can sync as many devices as you want. This plan is for new Internxt users only, and codes arent stackable. Internxt Mail, Backups, file versioning, and other add-ons are sold separately. Get an Internxt Cloud Storage 5TB lifetime subscription on sale for $229.99 (MSRP $1,900). Internxt Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription (5TB Plan) See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
Get three wallet-size Apple Find My trackers that recharge wirelessly for $50.99
Macworld TL;DR: Track your wallet in Apple Find My with this rechargeable KeySmart SmartCard 3-pack for $50.99 (MSRP $74.97). Most Bluetooth trackers are too thick to sit flat in a wallet. KeySmarts SmartCard is a rechargeable tracker the size of a credit card that works with Apple Find My, and a 3-pack is on sale for $50.99 (MSRP $74.97). Each card is less than 2mm thick, about the same as two credit cards stacked together, so it slides into a card slot without adding bulk. Once you add a card to the Find My app, you can play a sound to find it nearby or check its location on a map through Apples Find My network. If you leave your wallet at a restaurant, Find My sends an alert to your iPhone, AirPods, or CarPlay . Lost Mode shows a message and your contact information to anyone who finds the card. Any Qi wireless charger tops up the battery, and one charge lasts up to eight months. IPX8 waterproofing lets a card survive up to an hour in 3.3 feet of water, and a lanyard slot holds a work badge or ID. With three cards, you can put one in your wallet, one on your badge, and one in your travel bag. Any iPhone on iOS 14 or later can track the cards. Each one comes with a 2-year warranty, and shipping is free. Stop retracing your steps every time your wallet goes missing. Get a 3-pack of rechargeable KeySmart SmartCard Gen 2s on sale for $50.99 (MSRP $74.97). KeySmart SmartCard (Gen 2/Rechargeable/3-Pack) See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
What to check if your Nintendo Switch 2 isn't connecting to the TV
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OpenAI is building a humanoid robot, but the body isn't the real challenge
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Don't throw away your old PlayStation Do this instead
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Welcome to 9to5Toys Battlestation Weekly your go-to spot for the notable deals and latest releases in PC gaming at a glance every Saturday morning. There are some seriously good hardware deals to check out this week, with notable markdowns on gaming laptops, desktops, and handhelds. Lenovos 32GB/1TB Legion Go S is seeing one of its best discounts in months, and there are also some great deals on RTX 50-series machines at Walmart from MSI, Acer, HP, and more at up to $900 off. There are also some solid Copilot+ PC deals at Best Buy as well, and Samsung is offering deals on its Galaxy Book6 notebooks for the Samsung Week sale event. Head below for more details. more
These common charging habits could be degrading your EV battery
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Official Apple iPhone 18 Pro/Max cases up to 32% off at Amazon, deals from $33
iPhone Duo pre-orders came and went super quickly yesterday and we have already detailed a number of case deals and new models for the popular Apple foldable, but this morning we are taking stock of the official 18 Pro options. Amazon is offering a number of Apples iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models at discounted prices right now starting from $33 shipped scope them out below. more
How to check your Ethernet cable's speed
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Extremely rare deal knocks nearly $50 off Apple
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HTC Made Smart Glasses That Are Way More Private
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$89.97 puts Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on your Mac permanently
Macworld TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more on your Mac with a lifetime Microsoft Office license, now $89.97 (reg. $219). Microsoft 365 will renew every year for as long as you have an account, and that bill arrives whether you opened Excel that month or not. Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for Mac gives you access to a one-time purchase version of the suite, and a lifetime license is currently on sale for $89.97 (reg. $219). This lifetime license includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote. Teams and OneNote come along too, at the Basic and free tiers, so think of them as a bonus rather than the main draw. Updates are also included at no extra cost. Your license installs on one Mac and ties to your Microsoft account rather than to the hardware, so replacing your Mac doesnt mean you have to buy Office again. Office for Mac supports the three most recent versions of macOS, currently Sonoma, Sequoia, and Tahoe, and needs 4GB of RAM and 10GB of free disk space. Running the suite through Parallels Pro or another virtual machine wont work here, so this one is for Macs running macOS natively. Your redemption code arrives by email immediately after purchase, and you have 7 days to redeem it. Pay for Office once instead of renewing it every year. Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for Mac, on sale for $89.97. Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
One piano app listens while you play and gives real-time feedback, and it
Macworld TL;DR: Learn piano with a 5-year flowkey Classic subscription , now $79.99 (reg. $899). Learning piano online is a lot harder than it looks. Instead of trying to figure out music theory from a random YouTube video, try a more bespoke method. flowkey is a digital piano teacher that listens to you play and gives live feedback. A 5-year subscription is also on sale for only $79.99. flowkey listens to you play through a microphone or a MIDI connection and tells you right away which notes you got right. A book of sheet music cant do that. In Wait Mode, a song pauses until you hit the correct note, so you never fall behind. Hard passages are easier to learn with slow motion, a loop button, and separate practice for each hand. Every lesson also shows a video of a pianist on the same screen as the sheet music. This plan comes with more than 1,000 classical and public-domain songs by composers like Bach, Chopin, Beethoven, and Mozart. Each song has Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Pro arrangements, so you can start with an easy version and come back to a harder one as you improve. You also get every flowkey course, with lessons on music theory, chords, reading sheet music, and hand position. You can use flowkey on as many devices as you want. Mac users who want to connect a MIDI keyboard should use Chrome or another supported browser, because Safari only detects notes through the microphone. Current flowkey subscribers can redeem this code once their existing plan expires. Learn piano on your own schedule. Get a 5-year flowkey Classic Plan subscription on sale for $79.99. flowkey Piano Learning App: Classic Plan (5-Year Subscription) See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change .
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)
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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+
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Microsoft thinks the Surface Laptop Ultra is a MacBook Pro killer. We
Macworld Microsoft is clearly worried about Apple. The marketing for the companys new Surface Laptop Ultra directly calls out the MacBook Pro, and Microsoft is even encouraging MacBooks for trade-ins . Now that the Surface Laptop Ultra has started shipping, early reviews of the laptop have posted, including one from our sister publication PCWorld. Give that review a read when you can, but PCWorlds review makes no MacBook Pro comparisons. And thats what were here for! Were going to take a look at some of the benchmark results and see how Microsofts laptop compares to Apples MacBooks. Geekbench 7 Results are expressed as Geekbench scores. Higher scores/longer bars are faster. Surface Laptop Ultras Windows power slider set to Best performance Geekbench 7 is an overall, general-purpose performance benchmark, and in Single-core CPU testing, the Nvidia RTX Spark N1X 20-core CPU chip in the Surface laptop ranks below that of the two-year-old A18 Pro chip in the MacBook Neo. In Multi-core CPU testing, the Nvidia chip beat Apples M5, but is 21 percent slower than the 15-core M5 Pro. As you can see in the chart, the M5 Max has a sizable lead over the RTX Spark. Cinebench 2024 Results are expressed as Cinebench scores. Higher scores/longer bars are faster. Surface Laptop Ultras Windows power slider set to Best performance Cinebench 2024 is more media-focused, rendering an image using Maxons Redshift engine. In Single-Core CPUperformance, the Nvidia chip is even slower than Apples A18 Pro-surprising that a chip made for a mobile phone is faster. In Multi-Core CPU benchmarks, the Nvidia chip still lags behind the M5 Pro. As far as battery life, PCWorld couldnt run the same test we do (playing a 4K video saved to the laptops SSD until the battery runs out). However, their testing, which involved streaming a 4K YouTube video, lasted about 8 hours, a far cry from the 20 hours we got in our tests. One last thing to note about the 15-inch Surface Laptop Ultra is its price. The model PCWorld tested costs $3,699 and has an Nvidia RTX Spark N1X 20-core CPU, a 6,144-core GPU (Nvidia counts cores differently than Apple), 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. For comparison, Apple sells the 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro 18-core CPU, a 20-core GPU, 48GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD for $3,599. So for $100 less, you can get an M5 Pro MacBook Pro thats much faster in general use than Microsofts laptop. The 14-inch model with the same specs is $3,299, $300 cheaper than the Surface Laptop Ultra. Before you get all excited, lets be fair to Microsoft, they promote the Surface Laptop Ultra as built for local AI, and we dont run the same AI benchmarks as PCWorld, so well hold off on judgment in the AI arena. However, the M5 Pro and Max chips are the last of this chip design that Apple will produce. With the M7 due next year, Apple is reportedly focusing on AI performance , which will but a greater focus on the things Microsoft is touting. So, look out. But as far as general-purpose productivity goes, Apple doesnt really have anything to worry about we said that even before we saw these results.
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
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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
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Burton Goods leather iPhone Duo cases are here: Up to 30% off for 9to5 readers
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The iPhone Duo went up for pre-order today and if you managed to secure one ( before 2027 ), you might be looking for a case to safeguard it. We have already detailed some of the more high-end models out there, but there are also some early deals live on the much more affordable Spigen options right now starting at just $27 Prime shipped. more
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
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
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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
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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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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.
Missed Prime Sales? This refurbished iPad is $104.99 during Deal Days
Macworld TL;DR: Get a refurbished 10.2-inch iPad 8th Gen with a case and charger for $104.99 (reg. $269.99) during Deal Days. A new iPad costs a few hundred dollars. That price is hard to justify for a tablet youll mostly stream shows, read email, and play games. If you missed Prime Day, we have Deal Days, Macworlds version of Prime Day, right here, and a refurbished Apple iPad 8th Gen with a case and charger is on sale for $104.99 (reg. $269.99). This Grade A refurb arrives in near-mint condition, with only light scuffing or scratches at most. Apples A12 Bionic chip runs everyday apps and games smoothly, and the 10.2-inch Retina display shows 2160 by 1620 pixels. Battery life reaches up to 10 hours. You also get Touch ID, an 8MP rear camera and a 1.2MP FaceTime camera. With 32GB of storage, this iPad suits streaming and everyday apps more than a big photo library. Apple shipped it with iPadOS 17, and it updates to iPadOS 26. A protective case, charger and cable come in the box, along with a third-party 1-year parts and labor warranty. Pick up an iPad with the case already included. Get a refurbished Apple iPad 8th Gen on sale for $104.99 (reg. $269.99) during Deal Days. Remember to browse the rest of the Deal Days catalog . Apple iPad (2020) 8th Gen 32GB Wi-Fi Space Gray with Case & Charger (Refurbished) See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
This gold MacBook Air refurb with Thunderbolt 3 drops to $267.99
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Amazon currently has ongoing Prime Day savings on the Greenworks 24V 6-inch Cordless Electric Mini Chainsaw with a 2.0Ah battery down at $94.99 shipped. We saw this model drop down from a $130 full price to $100 at the tail-end of September, with things cut further down to $95 during last weeks Prime event, which has been continuing since for an unknown time longer. The deal here gives you a $35 markdown to the second-lowest price we have tracked this year, landing just $5 above the annual low that last appeared in May. Below, you can also find a collection of the brands other current chainsaw deals. more
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