Wallhack M-001 Review: When Fun Overrides Specs
With a tactile dongle for on-the-fly customization and a metal chassis, the Wallhack M-001 is the most fun I've had reviewing a gaming mouse in a long time.
Smart bulbs are easy to install, but this smart home upgrade is more inclusive
Smart bulbs are a natural entry point to smart home tech, but they come with some annoyances. Use these instead.
Own Microsoft Office on your Mac for $99.97, no subscription
Macworld TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more on your Mac with a lifetime Microsoft Office license , now $99.97 (reg. $219). Paying for Office by the year means the bill arrives whether you opened a spreadsheet that month or not. Instead of paying every year forever, you can buy a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for Mac for $99.97 (reg. $219) . Your license includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, plus the free version of OneNote and Teams at the Basic tier. Families, students, and small businesses get the classic apps plus email on one Mac, with no monthly or annual fees attached. One license installs on a single Mac and ties to your Microsoft account rather than to the hardware. Office for Mac supports the three most recent versions of macOS, currently Sonoma, Sequoia, and Tahoe, and needs at least 4GB of RAM and 10GB of free disk space. Running it through Parallels or another virtual machine wont work. Your redemption code arrives by email immediately after purchase, and you have 7 days to use it. Codes are single-use, and this listing isnt eligible for coupons. Pay for Office once instead of renewing it every year. Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for Mac on sale for $99.97. Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
Before you paste that AI answer into an email, run it past this $59.99 tool
Macworld TL;DR: Find the weak spots and missing context in AI answers before you rely on them with a Caveat AI Standard Plan lifetime subscription for $59.99 (MSRP $179). AI chatbots write every answer in the same confident tone, whether its right or wrong. Caveat AI is a browser extension that reviews answers from ChatGPT , Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot before you act on them, and a Standard Plan lifetime subscription is on sale for $59.99 (MSRP $179). After a chatbot responds, click Challenge this answer, and Caveat breaks down which AI responses hold up and which need a closer look. You get an overall assessment and key findings that explain why each issue matters. When an answer has one big problem, Caveat calls it out as the primary caveat, and a What to Verify list shows which details need a second source. For a deeper look, the full analysis lays out the assumptions behind the answer, the context it left out, and counterarguments the chatbot never raised. Caveat isnt another chatbot, so you keep using the AI tools you already use. Standard Plan includes 20 reviews a month, each on an answer up to 10,000 characters long. Heavier users can buy extra reviews or upgrade to the Pro Plan for 40 a month. On a Mac, Caveat runs in Chrome or Microsoft Edge not Safari. Your plan links to one Caveat account with future updates included. Check out this lifetime subscription to a Caveat AI Standard Plan on sale for $59.99 (MSRP $179). Caveat AI Standard Plan: Lifetime Subscription See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
What is the cheapest new gaming console you can buy in 2026?
Even after price hikes, you can get an affordable console, but it requires some care to pick the right option.
How to extend the battery life of your Apple AirTags
An AirTag's battery is easy to replace, but you don't want it to run low at a critical moment.
Why your EV battery still loses charge while it's parked
Electric vehicles lose battery when they're left unused for long periods. There are a number of reasons why, and some might be totally out of your control.
What kind of cooling system do EV batteries use and how does it work?
Electric cars need incredibly large batteries that offer long driving ranges and charge quickly, but remain cool when under load. This is how they do so.
The pros and cons of using an eSIM over a physical SIM card
eSIMs are more convenient than physical SIM cards in many ways, but they aren't a 100 percent upgrade.
Grade 5 titanium Apple Watch band with tool-free adjustability returns to $70
FiNESTONE Grade 5 Titanium Apple Watch Band Buy for $70 (Reg. $80) Clip the on-page $6 off coupon. What we love While this isnt a huge discount, this band is already on the more affordable side of things given the grade 5 titanium used here. Bands like this look really nice, but tweaking the size can be a real pain when tools are required. Thankfully, this unit ditches all of that and comes at a reasonable price to boot. more
Google is quietly linking your phone number to other Android accounts
Adding a new SIM to your phone links it to all Google accounts, and any new Google accounts you add all inherit your phone number.
Steam rolls out Personal Calendar feature that constantly updates recommended games
You can try out the new feature on the Steam store's homepage.
Xbox Game Pass could let you pick which features you pay for
Microsoft is reportedly planning to let subscribers build their own Game Pass bundle rather than pay for set tiers.
Capcom confirms data breach that affected 11.7 million users
Capcom ID is still available to use, but users may see more phishing scam emails.
Your smart TV's Wi-Fi is probably faster than its Ethernet, but speed isn't everything
You might have never thought to use Ethernet with your TV, but it's not speed that's worth connecting for.
What is Theater Mode on your Apple Watch and when should you use it?
There are various ways to silence your Apple Watch when you need to lock in. Theater Mode doesn't quite go as far as Do Not Disturb, but it's still very useful.
Here's how to test a CR2032 battery to see if it's good
CR2032 batteries are found in a lot of gadgets around your home. They're easy to test when they run low, especially if you have the appropriate devices.
The MacBook Neo uses an iPhone chip, and it's just good enough
The MacBook Neo had to make some compromises to meet its price point. And as long as you're aware of them, it offers a solid value.
How to get better iPhone battery life without closing any apps
Apple has added a host of battery-management features to the iPhone over the years.
The beneficial purpose of 'IQ' on your Anker chargers
Anker's PowerIQ technology helps identify and charge your devices more efficiently.
Which services can you safely disable to improve PC gaming?
A lot of what Windows does out of the box isn't essential, and can waste your computer's power when you're trying to game.
9to5Toys Battlestation Weekly: Up to 51% off gaming monitors, Windows laptops from $220, more
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. Were looking at some seriously good monitor and gaming laptop deals this week. Samsungs 5K dual-mode Odyssey G8 has dropped to its best price yet at $600, while Woot is taking 51% off a selection of displays. There are also cheaper gaming monitors from Acer and Samsung, plus fresh discounts on Copilot+ PCs and other Windows laptops from HP, Lenovo, and more. On the accessories side, were tracking deals on Thunderbolt 5 docks, smart display chargers, webcams, keyboards, mice, and storage upgrades, giving you plenty of ways to upgrade up your setup without going all-in on a full rebuild. Head below for more details. more
How to improve your PC's airflow for better cooling
Here's how to think about your PC's fans.
Welcome to 9to5Toys Electrified Weekly the best place to find all of this weeks best deals and new releases to electrify your life and protect Mother Nature. Heybike has dominated the e-bike section of Green Deals this week with four different exclusive deals all of them to new low prices, with the biggest of them also being a first-time $500 discount for the 100-mile Hybrid Commuter e-bike to $1,199 . Segway also launched its new E3 Go Electric Scooter with $100 savings that stirred up some buzz. From there, we saw major spooky savings on power stations from sales at Anker SOLIX (including return low prices in the separate E10 Whole-Home Backup System Sale ) and EcoFlow , which also has an included EcoCredits Madness flash sale running through the weekend. All these and more are waiting for you down below. more
'Father of the PlayStation' Ken Kutaragi sides with Sony on the physical discs debate
The debate about Sony's plan to stop making physical PS5 discs has raged since this summer.
Engadget review recap: iPhone Duo, Rivian R2 and more
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.
Peak on consoles, hockey roguelites and other new indie games worth checking out
Steam Next Fest means there are a lot of weird new games in our indie gaming roundup this week.
My Favorite Sofa Is Discounted for Joybird
The Joybird Eliot Sleeper, plus hundreds of other options, are up to 40 percent off during the brand
Meta is delaying its controversial new business terms amid scraping concerns
Meta drew flak for an upcoming change to its business terms that would allow it to scrape business accounts' content for AI training.
How to show only your own photos in the iPhone Photo Library
Macworld WhatsApp and other messaging apps have an option in their settings that allows you to automatically save received photos to your iPhone. This can mean that, after a while, your photo library turns into a jumble of all sorts of images. Although the Search in Photos feature gets better every year and can find even the most unusual images, every user with an extensive photo library would like a bit more clarity. For such cases, Apple has introduced a special filter in iOS 27 . The Captured by Me filter displays only the photos that the user has taken with their own camera. You can enable the new filter by tapping the icon with the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner of the Photos library. In iOS 27, a new option appears in the Collection section under Utilities: Captured by Me . This means the system only displays your own photos. The filter function does not distinguish between specific iPhone models, but displays photos that have ever been taken with an iPhone linked to the same Apple ID. There are other filtering options in the main view of the Photos library that were available even before iOS 27. For example, you can hide screenshots entirely from the Photos library by disabling the Screenshots option under View Options in the same menu. Foundry
Ask GPT, Claude, and Gemini the same question at once for $29.97 with discount code
Macworld TL;DR: Compare GPT, Claude, Gemini, and 50+ other AI models in one window with an AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan lifetime subscription on a major discount at $29.97 with code SAVE10 (MSRP $499). Most AI chatbots charge a monthly fee for one companys models, so comparing answers usually means paying for several. AskAnyModel puts more than 50 AI models in one browser window, and with code SAVE10 , a lifetime subscription to the Pro Plan is marked down to $29.97 (MSRP $499) through October 25. Type a prompt once and send it to up to six models at the same time, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok . Their answers appear side by side with response times and token counts, so you can see which model got it right before you trust the output. Thirty standard models, including DeepSeek, Llama, and Mistral, come with no usage limits. For flagship models like GPT-5.4 and Claude Sonnet 5, you get 500 premium credits every month. Image generation is unlimited across several models and doesnt touch those credits, and you can switch models mid-conversation without losing context. AskAnyModel works in Safari on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, with nothing to install, and your account works on unlimited devices. New and existing users can both buy, and you have 30 days to redeem. Stop paying a separate subscription for every AI model you want to try. Until October 25, use code SAVE10 to get a lifetime subscription to the AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan on sale for $29.97 (MSRP $499). AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan: Lifetime Subscription See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
OpenAI says it's cutting off internet access for frontier model training
OpenAI says it will no longer allow frontier models to access the internet during training in an effort to put in new safety measures after a series of incidents.
This stylish Smart Electric Gooseneck Kettle is a smarter way to handle hot beverages and it
Thanks to the official Govee Amazon storefront, you can currently pick up the Smart Electric Gooseneck Kettle down at $64.79 shipped right now. Down from an $80 full price, the deal here starts at $72, but youll get an additional 10% savings once it is in your cart. The price here is only beaten out in 2026 by select falls to $64 during Prime Day and a drop to $56 back in September. more
Epic is throwing $50,000 for vibe-code games. What could possibly go wrong?
Epic AI MegaJam offers $65,000 in prizes and up to $50,000 development grants
Mid-range Midnight M5 MacBook Air just dropped back to Prime Day price at $200 off
We spotted some 13-inch M5 MacBook Air models at $150 off early this week, and after warning folks that you might want to hold off until the $200 price drop returns it has. Amazon is now offering this mid-range Midnight M5 MacBook Air at $200 off . more
Alongside Ankers main Spooktacular Halloween power station sale , you can currently find the brands E10 Whole-Home Backup System getting major savings , complete with FREE gifts and our exclusive bonus savings code. Things start with the standard 6kWh base setup of a module and a battery at $3,799.05 shipped , after using the code 9TO5DEALS5 at checkout, beating out Amazon by $800. This system carries a $4,299 MSRP these days, though Amazon has seen the full price up as high as $4,599. This same price first appeared during Junes Prime Day event and repeated again during Octobers event, with you getting a third chance here. The exclusive deal gives you $500 combined savings for the all-time lowest price we have tracked. Head below to browse its larger setups and bundles. more
Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans
If you share Spotify sub with family, you may need to scan QR code to prove it.
Magic Data Recovery Pro gives deleted files a second chance for $40 (Reg. $100)
TL;DR: Get Magic Data Recovery Pro for Windows for $39.99 (Reg. $99.95), with unlimited recovery, free upgrades, and no recurring subscription. more
Revival Rugs Birthday Sale: 20 Percent Off Sitewide Through Sunday
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You can still score a single 2026 Apple AirTag 2 down at Amazon all-time low pricing
We have caught a number of notable deals on the 4-pack, but for folks who just dont need four of them, Amazons is still offering Apples 2026 AirTag 2 down at its lowest price to date in brand new condition. more
Low-power neural chip reads brain signals to identify cognitive and emotional states
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a therapeutic technique that delivers electrical pulses to specific areas of the brain via an implant to modulate neural activity. It is already widely used for movement disorders such as Parkinson
Amazon is offering LEGO technic fans a chance to grab the 1,775-piece Peugeot 9X8 24H Le Mans Hybrid Hypercar set down at $171.94 shipped, which is currently sold out direct from LEGO . Down from a $200 full price here, aside from a big drop in June that led to Prime Day, as well as Octobers Prime event, this set hasnt seen very many discounts or ones that last very long this year. While its gone lower in the past, youre still getting a solid $28 markdown here on a popular build that is in and out of stock. more
Apple unleashed a new slate of colorways alongside Apple Watch Ultra 4 in September, and today we are catching the first discount on the new Desert Alpine Loop . more
Immerse your space with oceanic wonder through Govee
The official Govee Amazon storefront is offering the second-ever chance to grab the new Bubble Projector Light with Matter down at $74.99 shipped, which is not yet available direct from the brands website. It only recently hit the market at the tail end of August with a $135 MSRP, which has since lowered to $90 by the end of September. We began seeing discounts after Prime Day weeks ago, when it first fell to $80 before dipping lower to $75. Now, that deal is coming back around for $15 savings at the best price we have tracked. more
This year Fanttik launched Cafein 11, a USB-C rechargeable espresso maker that
Fanttik Cafein 11 Portable Espresso Maker Buy for $130 (Reg. $150) Clip the on-page $10 off coupon. What we love In the first half of this year, Fanttik caught me off guard again with another USB-C rechargeable piece of tech. The brand has been releasing everyday tools with built-in batteries, but Cafein 11 is an espresso maker with a built-in cup. It looks cool, too, and you can grab it for $130 right now. more
New magnetic Apple Watch band drops to $17.50 for the first time (Save 23%)
Astorgos Magnetic Apple Watch Band Buy for $17.50 (Reg. $23) Clip the on-page 20% off coupon. What we love This particular band arrived at Amazon about a month ago now and features N55 magnets throughout. This clasp method allows it to quickly snap on and easily adjust itself as needed. One of the nicest parts here is that there are 12 colorways to choose from, but we are showcasing the option with the very best price right now. more
Meta is charging government and nonprofit pages to post links on Facebook
The new restrictions are a test which is explicitly not supposed to impact these entities.
If you spend a lot of time at your desk, it might be worth checking out Amazons offer on this recently-released FlexiSpot Balanso Ergonomic Office Chair for $279.99 shipped. This hit the market just over a month ago for $360 and saw its very first discount to $320 a couple weeks ago, but now it has fallen another $40. Youre looking at $80 off and a new low that delivers a unique design with more flexibility than is offered by much of the competition. Head below to learn more. more
Top 10 adidas bag picks on sale from $20 right now (Up to 50% off)
Today we combed through the latest adidas sale items and specifically hunted down all of the bags, then picked our favorites. You'll find a total of 10 down below with a few highlights first that range from the LINER LOGO SLING BAG to the brand's 4NWNL X-BODY BAG, as well as its Golf Convertible Garment Duffel. You can either dive into the full sale using the link below, or you can continue reading to see all of our top picks. Shop the Full adidas Sale more
Add this knitted slim fit turtleneck sweater to your winter wardrobe while it
COOFANDY Slim Fit Knitted Turtleneck Sweater Buy for $25 (Reg. $30) What we love These days when I grab sweaters, I tend to pick styles that have something unique going on. This style fits the bill perfectly if you ask me, with a knitted texture and turtleneck collar. Pricing isnt too shabby at all given the detail found here. more
We just spotted Jackerys official Amazon storefront dropping the price on its new Red Cross Edition HomePower 1000 Plus V2 Power Station to $669 shipped, which Red Cross Edition HomePower 2000 Plus V2 station down at $1,069 shipped for the second time, matching the price of its standard colorway counterpart. more
Apple Music has a fun Easter egg for the iPod's 25th anniversary
Time to dust off the click wheel.
Meet the ESR Lineup Designed Specifically for Apple
Macworld ESR covers the essentials for Apple's foldable iPhone Duo ESR's Complete Kit for the iPhone Duo View Duo Kit (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; }); })(); Apples foldable iPhone Duo demands accessories built around its unique design, and ESR has answered with a lineup engineered specifically for it. The Classic Hybrid Magnetic Case with Flex Stand and ESR Atelier Magnetic Case with Flex Stand lead the range, pairing a versatile rotating stand with hinge-focused protection. Rounding things out, ESRs Xtend 45W and 100W retractable chargers keep your Duoand everything elsepowered up at home, on the road, or in transit. ESR Classic Hybrid Magnetic Case with Camera Control and Flex Stand ESR Owning a foldable iPhone means rethinking what a case should do. Its not just about shielding a screen anymoretheres a hinge to protect, two surfaces to consider, and a form factor that changes shape throughout the day. ESRs Classic Hybrid Magnetic Case, with its built-in Flex Stand, is designed specifically around that reality. The standout feature is the 180 rotating, folding stand, built from durable zinc alloy for long-term stability. A precision hinge with carefully tuned damping force lets it open and close smoothly, holding steady at whatever angle you choosewhether the Duo is folded or unfolded. ESR rates the mechanism to 3,000 open-and-close cycles, and the added bracket makes the phone easier to grip when youre not using the stand at all. ESR Protection is equally considered for a foldables unique vulnerabilities. A polycarbonate and acrylic back pairs with a TPU frame and reinforced hinge coverage to guard against scratches and daily wear, alongside upgraded Air Guard corners with contoured cushioning to provide further drop protection. Raised edges add another layer of defense around the phones most exposed points. None of this comes at the cost of bulk. The case keeps a slim 1.5mm profile at the back and remains compatible with 25W Qi2 fast charging, so youre not sacrificing convenience for protection. A strong 1,500g magnetic hold keeps MagSafe accessories securely attached, from wallets to chargers to mounts. For iPhone Duo owners, that combination matters: a case that protects the hinge and both surfaces, doubles as a genuinely useful stand for calls, video, or recipes, and still feels slim and magnetically secure in daily use. Its a thoughtful answer to a phone that asks more of its case than any iPhone before it. Buy ESR Classic Hybrid Magnetic Case at ESR ESR Atelier Magnetic Case with Flex Stand ESR Not every foldable owner wants a case that looks like protective equipment. ESRs Atelier Case takes a more refined route, pairing a soft silicone leather finish with a built-in Flex Stand, and its aimed at business users and anyone who cares how their phone looks. The material is the standout. The silicone leather has a smooth, leather-like feel, and an oleophobic coating resists daily stains so it wipes clean easily. ESR says it also resists scratches, wear and fading. A microfiber lining sits against the phone, and colors run from Black and Light Gray to Deep Burgundy and Misty Blue. The Flex Stand rotates and folds 180, supporting the Duo folded or unfolded, in portrait or landscape. It doubles as a grip when you arent propping the phone up. Protection is built around the fold. A TPU frame, raised edges (2.3mm at the screen, 1.6mm at the camera bar) and extra hinge coverage guard against scratches, dust and daily wear. A 1,400g magnetic hold keeps MagSafe charging and accessories working. For Duo owners who want a premium look without giving up a stand or hinge protection, its a polished option. Buy ESR Atelier Silicone Leather Magnetic Case at ESR ESR Xtend 45W Retractable Charger ESR One compact charger, no tangled cables. ESRs Xtend delivers up to 60W dynamic power via PD 3.2 AVSenough to charge an iPhone 18 Pro to 50% in roughly 15 minuteswhile a built-in retractable cable extends to 3.1 feet, rated for 20,000 pulls. A second USB-C port lets you charge two devices at once, and TV certification backs its safety credentials. Its a genuinely travel-friendly replacement for a bag full of separate chargers and cables. Buy ESR Xtend 45W Retractable Charger at ESR Buy ESR Xtend 45W Retractable Charger at Amazon ESR Xtend 100W Retractable Car Charger with Dual Cables ESR No more tangled cables littering your car. ESRs Xtend packs two retractable cables plus an extra port, charging up to three devices at once. It can power an iPhone 18 Pro Max to 50% in around 15 minutes. Cables extend to 3.1 feet and withstand 20,000 pulls, while built-in safety features keep charging 15C cooler. Its road-ready power without the clutter. Buy ESR Xtend 100W Retractable Car Charger at ESR Buy ESR Xtend 100W Retractable Car Charger at Amazon Get the Duo essentials With stand-equipped cases built to protect the Duos hinge and screens and two clutter-free retractable chargers, ESRs lineup covers the essentials for getting the most out of Apples foldable iPhonewithout compromising on protection, convenience, or everyday usability.
By way of ONVIS official Amazon storefront, you can now score the first cash savings on its newest Matter Over Thread Outdoor Smart Plug for $30.59 shipped, just be sure to clip the on-page coupon. This model just hit the market earlier in the month at $36, with this being the very first time weve seen cash savings being offered. The deal here gives you a $5 cut from the tag, letting you upgrade your outdoor power needs at less than its starting cost. more
Exclusive: 9to5 readers can score up to 32% off these new leather iPhone Duo cases
One of our favorite leather Apple accessory makers is serving up a new exclusive code to 9to5 readers to score a solid discount on its new iPhone Duo cases, including both the Heritage model and the Pocket Book you can now land up to 32% off Burton Goods iPhone Duo cases using code 9TO5DUO at checkout. more
Monster Hunter Outlanders arrives on Android and iOS next week with four-player co-op
Its turning into a pretty good time to be a Monster Hunter fan who plays on a phone. Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter Outlanders will launch on Android and iOS on October 29, giving the series a new mobile-first game just as Monster Hunter Rise is also preparing to make the jump to smartphones []
New Nomad full-wrap leather iPhone Duo case back in-stock
Its iPhone Duo release day, and Nomad has no re-stocked its Nomads Traditional Leather Folio case . One of the nicer-looking full-wrap leather models we have seen to date, it quickly sold out at launch and you can now secure yourself one before it does again. more
Amazon Switch 2 game sale from $25: Pragmata, Resident Evil, NBA 2K27, Hitman, Mouse: P.I., more
While we are still tracking the pre-order discount on the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and all-time lows on NBA 2K27 , there are several more Switch 2 games on sale at Amazon to cap off the work week here today. Youll find a sizable list of deals down below, but we have pulled some highlights out up top here: Pragmata Nintendo Switch 2: $50 (Reg. $60) Hitman: World of Assassination Signature Ed Switch 2: $39 (Reg. $40) Star Wars Outlaws: Gold Edition Nintendo Switch 2: $30 (Reg. $60) Persona 3 Reload: Launch Edition Nintendo Switch 2: $25 (Reg. $60) Pokmon Legends: Z-A Nintendo Switch 2: $50 (Reg. $70) NBA 2K27 Nintendo Switch 2: $50 (Reg. $70) Mouse: P.I. For Hire Nintendo Switch 2: $35 (Reg. $40) Elliot: The Millennium Tales Nintendo Switch 2: $45 (Reg. $60) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Nintendo Switch 2: $35 (Reg. $50) Resident Evil Requiem Nintendo Switch 2: $50 (Reg. $70) Zelda Ocarina of Time remake pre-order discount now live at Amazon Metroid Ravenous pre-order discount now live at Amazon more
Greece enacts social media ban for kids under 15
Greece has passed a social media ban for kids under 15 after after announcing the measure earlier this year.
The iPhone Duo arrives exactly 25 years after the iPod. How do they compare?
Macworld Apple unveiled the first iPod on October 23, 2001, exactly a quarter-century ago. Our original reviewer said the device looked great, had a screen that was easy to read, featured navigation that was the best Ive ever seen, and was definitely worth $399. But how well has it stood the test of time? Would anyone buy a first-gen iPod today? As a keepsake, a cool bit of vintage memorabilia? Absolutely, and at astonishingly high prices . But as a workhorse portable music player for everyday use? Not so much. Technology has progressed quite a long way in the past 25 years. To demonstrate this, here are a few interesting facts and figures to show how the iPod compares to the iPhone Duo, Apples latest handheld device (and music player, among other things). See if youd be willing to make the tech-spec sacrifices necessary in order to enjoy this piece of history. Processing power The original iPods PortalPlayer PP5002 chip ran two 90MHz cores. Totally acceptable for 2001. The iPhone Duo, on the other hand, isnt even Apples most powerful current mobile device. E arly reviews suggest the iPhone 18 Pro runs both a little quicker and a little cooler, but with a maximum CPU clock rate of 4.93GHz, its six-core A20 Pro chip is roughly 50 times as fast. The Duo also has 12GB of RAM, a mere 375 times as much as the iPods 32MB. It probably has a bit more processing muscle, on balance. Storage This is always a brutal comparison because storage hardware has plummeted in price over the years, while storage needs have skyrocketed. But here we go. The original iPod offered a maximum capacity of 10GB, enough (according to Apples marketing materials) to hold 2,000 songs. The iPhone Duo tops out at 2TB. Thats 200 times as much. Even the first iPod touch didnt have a camera. Foundry Camera The iPhone Duo has actually come in for some mild criticism over its camera setup, which doesnt include a telephoto lens. But it still boasts four separate lenses for various situations: 48MP wide and ultrawide as your main shooting option on the rear, 12MP on the cover, and a neat 4MP camera hidden beneath the display for FaceTime. The original iPod didnt have any cameras at all. iPods wouldnt get a still camera for another nine years, on the 4th-gen iPod touch. It had two of these, rated at 0.7MP and 0.3MP. Screen This could be painful. The original iPods display measured just 2 inches corner to corner, with a resolution of 160 x 128. (It was monochrome, of course.) The Duo has two full-color screens, inside and out; even the smaller of the two is vastly bigger and sharper, at 5.4 inches and 1398 x 2034 pixels. The outer display is 7.6 inches and 1878 x 2670: the same number of pixels as 245 iPod screens. But it does have a slight crease, so theres that. Apple Water/dust resistance It was considered unwise to drop the original iPod in the bath. The device didnt have an IP rating and was not water-resistant. The iPhone Duo, by contrast, has an IP rating of IP68, pretty much the highest rating youll see on a consumer tech product. That signifies that the device is dust-tight and capable of handling immersion in more than 1m of water. Dimensions & weight The original iPod measured roughly 102 x 62 x 19.8mm. It weighed 184g. (Thats 4 x 2.4 x 0.8 inches and 6.5oz, if you prefer imperial.) The Duos dimensions are a little more complicated because they depend on whether its folded or unfolded. In its more compact form, it measures 118 x 84 x 11.3 mm, so a little longer, a little wider, and close to half the thickness. And when unfolded, those differences become even more exaggerated: at 117.8 x 165 x 5.2 mm it offers far more real estate, most of which is screen, while being a quarter the thickness. The Duos weight is always the same: 254g, or 9oz. Its a fair bit heavier than the iPod. Price The iPod started at $399 when it launched in 2001. Thats about $750 in 2026 money . But the Duo is way more expensive than even the inflation-adjusted figure, starting at an eye-watering $1,999. 25 years of progress For the price of a single iPhone Duo you could get a couple of original iPods (even adjusted for 25 years of inflation) and still have enough left to buy an Apple Watch or two. But theres a reason why the Duo costs so much more. It has 200 times as much storage, 375 times as much RAM, 245 times as many pixels on just one of its screens, and the ability to perform a million times as many functions including taking photos. And folding. But will the iPhone Duo become a cultural phenomenon, upending multiple industries and finding a place in millions of lives (not to mention numerous art galleries)? Only time will tell. Lets revisit this discussion in another 25 years.
Score a FREE iPhone Duo case with Baseus
In addition to its all-new PicoGo Air AM72 5,000mAh MagSafe power bank for iPhone Duo, Baseus has also launched a new Gradient Blue magnetic case with a 360-degree rotating ring stand for Apples latest foldable. The new case is listed for $29.99 shipped , but you can currently score it for FREE when you buy the new PicoGo Air AM72 battery pack alongside it. Just add both the case and power bank to your cart and check out to get the pair for $79.99 shipped . Alternatively, you can also just snag the new iPhone Duo power bank itself separately for $59.99 shipped with promo code PICOGO72F at checkout. Either way, theres some solid value here if youve already picked up an iPhone Duo and want to add both protection and extra battery life in one shot. Head below for more details. more
Pixel Watch 5 is $100 off at Amazon today, or open-box at $150 off
Deals on Pixel Watch 5 have been relatively rare in new condition, save for the somewhat light Prime Day offers we attacked at the top of the month. However, we just spotted Amazon offering the Olive model with the new Satin Pyrite case at $100 off the list and Best Buy has this excellent open-box condition Polished Silver model at $150 off . more
Woot is taking up to $1,650 off HP
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AirPods 5 review: More for less
Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Smart, attractive design Warm, clear audio Improved battery life ANC on both tiers Upper tier gets a price cut Cons Volume slider is a bit fiddly Some AI features disappoint Our Verdict While other devices overcomplicate and push prices ever higher, the AirPods 5 do the key things well while remaining affordable. Audio quality is excellent. Battery life is excellent. The design is great and the fit comfortable and decently secure. And while the ANC doesnt match that of costlier alternatives, having ANC at all on both tiers is a huge step forward. Deeply impressive. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed $129 Best Prices Today: Apple AirPods 5 Retailer Price $129 View Deal $129 View Deal $129 View Deal $129 View Deal $129 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices With an iconic look, smart design, and massive commercial success, the AirPods are one of the finest Apple products to launch in the Tim Cook era. And unlike some Apple hardware I could mention , these neat wireless earbuds just keep getting better and better, making worthwhile steps forward in the 2nd- (wireless charging), 3rd- (improved design and sound quality), and 4th- (ANC) generation models. Whats Apple got in store for the AirPods 5? Plenty. Launched alongside the iPhone Duo and Apple Watch Series 12, this years AirPods have five main attractions , running the gamut from improved ANC (active noise cancellation) on both models to a truly unexpected price cut. All signs point to another home run. But do the AirPods 5 live up to the hype? I spent three weeks testing them thoroughly to find out. From battery performance to sound quality, my in-depth review has everything you need to decide if these are the earbuds for you. Should you upgrade from a set of AirPods 3 or 4? Are these a better choice than the AirPods Pro 3? How do they compare to earbuds from rival companies? Dont worry, Im here to help. For broader advice, check out our guides to the best AirPods and the best wireless earbuds . This is a classic design. David Price / Foundry AirPods 5: Design and fit The AirPods 5 have the same external design as the previous generation, and largely the same design as every AirPods model going back to 2016: the stems have got shorter over the years, but the classic shape and shiny white finish remain instantly recognizable. They look great, in short, but dont expect anything radically new. But there are a couple of minor changes to the design which are worth mentioning. One is that the new earbuds (and their case) are rated as significantly more water-resistant than the previous model, with the IP rating bumped from IP54 to IP57. The second number refers to liquid ingress, and in this case indicates that whereas the AirPods 4 were protected against jets of water, the AirPods 5 can handle immersion up to 1m for 30 minutes although I wouldnt recommend testing this out. More of a peace-of-mind type of upgrade. A change youre more likely to notice if you opt to spend an extra $20 on the model with the wireless charging case is the addition of a volume swipe function to the force sensor on both stems: swipe up to increase the volume, swipe down to decrease it. Its odd that this feature isnt available on the cheapest AirPods 5, but neither AirPods 4 model got it, and in principle this is a handy addition to your controls. An unexpectedly loud track starts playing on shuffle? No need to dig out your iPhone, you can simply lower the volume with a swipe. The only issue is that its a little awkward to use because the AirPods 5 fit quite loosely; trying to swipe the control sometimes just makes the earbuds move in the ear. The AirPods Pro, by comparison, have a firmer fit which makes it easier to use their swipe control. The force sensor on the stem of the more expensive AirPods 5 can perform the volume swipe feature, but not especially well. David Price / Foundry So lets talk fit. Unlike the AirPods Pro, which come with detachable eartips in a range of sizes and can be further customised by using aftermarket foam tips , the AirPods 5 continue to use an integrated earbud in the same material as the rest of the device. That means youre stuck with a single, standard shape and size. If it doesnt fit, youre out of luck. That might sound unappealing, and its true that the range of interchangeable eartips means that (once youve put in the work experimenting with different sizes and potentially shopping around for third-party alternatives) the AirPods Pro will deliver a better fit and superior passive sound isolation. But in my experience the standard AirPods generally offer a good, secure, and comfortable fit. My AirPods 5 move around a little more than my AirPods Pro 3, hence the issues with the swipe control, but this very rarely causes any other problems. I was skeptical when the time came to do an exercise test. As Ive written elsewhere , I rarely feel comfortable wearing earbuds during exercise unless they have ear hooks, fins, or a neck band, but the AirPods 5 held up surprisingly well. Once I broke a sweat, they started to feel slippery and precarious, and a few specific activitieskneeling dumbbell rows, getting off the stationary bikedid make them fall out. Most of the time, however, they stayed in including, triumphantly, the full duration of a 40-minute treadmill session. Id still prefer to have one pair of headphones for general listening, and another specialised set (more secure in the ear, perhaps more bass-focused, but above all cheaper) for sports. But in a pinch, and preferably indoors rather than in an environment with gutters and puddles, these can fill in reasonably effectively as exercise buds. While were on the subject of eartips vs. integrated earbuds, bear in mind that the latter approach is better in other ways. Integrated earbuds dont penetrate so far into the ear canal; some people dont like the feel of silicone eartips and find them oddly intrusive, whereas you hardly know the AirPods 5 are there. This design also takes up less room in the case, which means the AirPods 5 case is smaller and noticeably more comfortable in the pocket than that of the AirPods Pro 3. There are no worries about an eartip detaching and getting lost. And the AirPods 5 are both easier to clean and (this is disgusting, but theres no other way to say it) less prone to collecting earwax than versions with a detachable eartip. The AirPods 5 case (top) is smaller and more pocketable than that of the AirPods Pro 3, but it misses out on the lanyard loop. David Price / Foundry So for me these get two thumbs up for both fit and design. But ear canals vary, and the one-size-fits-all nature of the AirPods 5 makes it essential that you either try before you buy, or ensure that you can return them afterwards if you find that the shape is not suitable for you. AirPods 5: Sound quality As with the fit, I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality delivered by the AirPods 5 while being conscious that the Pro model does sound noticeably better. I spent a while obsessively playing the same Pink Floyd track (The Great Gig in the Sky) alternating between the AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro 3 to spot the differences. After close comparison, these were obvious: theres a deeper, richer, and more immersive sound on the AirPods Pro, and the bass hits harder and more bodily when the vocals come in. But that doesnt mean the AirPods 5 are bad. On the contrary, they delivered a warm, clear sound with plenty of detail and the ability to hit higher volumes without any distortion. And on my first play, before Id given the Pros a go, I thought they were pretty great. Comparison is the thief of joy, as they say. Keen to explore the disparity in bass performance, I next turned to some pulsing disco (Supernature by Cerrone) for a proper test. The AirPods 5 did manage to deliver decent bass once I cranked up the volume. But it just doesnt compare to the AirPods Pro 3. What I was missing was that kinetic, almost hostile bass kick that you feel in the back of the head. (Thats about all you can expect from even a good pair of in-ears. The visceral body blow is the domain of high-end over-ears.) When I went back to the AirPods 5 for a second attempt, they felt polite by comparison. The AirPods 5 did fine, but if you love dance, disco, or anything that depends on heavy bass, an upgrade to the Pro model will be worth the money. Away from the most bass-dependent musical genres, the AirPods 5 consistently delivered beautifully warm, clear, and faithful audio. A baroque piano piece was handled with sensitivity to the texture and atmosphere of the recording; the fine details and discernible muttering put me in the room with the musician. A 1950s jazz track was rich and smoky and exhilarating. And when I fancied a bit of art-pop, I could hear the crackling fire at the start of Horse And I by Bat for Lashes just as easily as its soaring multilayered vocals. I really like the sound quality of the AirPods 5. Its not as good as that of the AirPods Pro 3, particularly on bass-heavy tracks, but lets remember that the Pro models cost $249, whereas these start at $129. For a set of affordable in-ears without the benefit of detachable eartips, these are fantastic. Theyre small and fairly cheap, but the AirPods 5 deliver excellent audio. David Price / Foundry AirPods 5: Active noise cancelation While were talking audio, its worth discussing active noise cancellation (ANC). For the uninitiated, this feature involves the headphones monitoring ambient audio and then playing the opposite sound wave directly into your ear, cancelling it out. (Passive noise isolation, by contrast, simply involves a snug-fitting earbud blocking out unwanted sounds.) Its a clever and often very effective way to escape background conversation, traffic sounds, commuter hustle and bustle, and so on. ANC is key to the AirPods 5 for two reasons. First, Apple claims to have improved this feature significantly from the AirPods 4 (specifically, that this product delivers up to 1.5x more, however thats measured). And second, the feature is now available on both versions of the AirPods 5, whereas the AirPods 4 were split into ANC and non-ANC tiers. Getting ANC at all for $129 is very nice indeed. But even with the 1.5x improvement, I have to say that its not the best example of the tech Ive ever tested. I put on some YouTube videos while wearing the AirPods 5 (with nothing playing, just the ANC doing its thing) and was still able to keep up with what was being said fairly easily. It was just muted. When I repeated the test with the AirPods Pro 3, the conversations became very difficult to follow, which is exactly what Im looking for while commuting. I had similar results when using the AirPods 5 to keep down the volume of visiting children in the next room: I could still hear their laughing and clapping all too clearly. And while the background hubbub on a train was dampened fairly well, spoken announcements came through clearly. You might think thats a good thing, but theres a specific mode (adaptive audio, which I found very effective) designed to allow through some sounds but filter out others, and when Ive got ANC on, Id prefer to eliminate almost everything. Of course, much of the time youll be combining ANC with audio of some kind: music, a podcast, an audiobook. The combination of the two should drastically reduce the distraction and annoyance of inconsiderate fellow passengers. But Im quite fond of silence, and the AirPods 5 alone may struggle to achieve this. If fellow passengers are being noisy, its time to whip out your AirPods. David Price / Foundry AirPods 5: Siri AI and other features Aside from ANC, Apple is keen to talk up the AirPods 5 for their AI features. My experiences with this were rather mixed. To start with, I used the Live Translation feature to navigate a conversation in French (specifically a real French conversation I found on YouTube, with all the messiness and grammatical irregularity one would expect in real life), and the results were incomprehensible. When I switched to one labelled super easy, the AI managed much better, but there were still torturous pauses after each phrase. This may be an impressive proof of concept and a glimpse of a multilingual future, but for now it doesnt strike me as useful. Note that Live Translation is not a new feature; it was announced in September last year and is also available on the AirPods 4 with ANC. But Apple again hyped it up in the press release for this product, so I thought it was important to give it a try. The AirPods 5 are also compatible with Siri AI, the improved version of Apples Siri voice assistant. But again, this isnt a latest-gen exclusive; the AirPods 4 with ANC and the last two generations of AirPods Pro have the same feature. And while I was impressed with Siri AIs accuracy and feature setI asked about an upcoming social engagement using rather careless natural language, for example, and it tracked down the correct details in my calendarthe responses were a little slow, to the extent that I wasnt always sure if the system had heard me. There are also some concerns with device overlap. For one thing, Im not convinced that I need my headphones to have Siri AI, when my iPhone, iPad, and MacBook all have it already. There are situations when it makes sense and is more convenient to access Siri AI via the AirPods, but quite a few of those involve me looking like Im talking to myself. That impression can be lessened, admittedly, by the ability to respond to Siri AI by nodding or shaking your head, but the initial query still needs to be spoken out loud. On one occasion I said, Hey Siri to ask a question, my HomePod (which has Siri but not Siri AI) responded that it couldnt answer that, and then the AirPods kicked in and took charge, seemingly unaware another device had already taken a swing. It just doesnt feel like a completely seamless system at this stage. The AirPods 5 support Siri AI, but theyre not the first AirPods to do so. David Price / Foundry AirPods 5: Battery and charging For the AirPods I tested (the ones which come with a wireless charging case), Apple estimates a battery life of up to five hours with ANC enabled. Thats an improvement on the previous generation, whose equivalent model was capable of just 4 hours with ANC. If youre prepared to do without ANC, you should be able to squeeze out an extra two hours per charge. In testing, those numbers proved accurate, if you keep the words up to in mind: my test unit died after 4 hours and 43 minutes of continuous music playback at medium volume with ANC enabled. Technically, they soldiered on with one surviving earbud for another 10 minutes, but that wont do you much good. The real convenience and joy of AirPods, of course, is the fact that putting them away in their slim case charges them from its larger battery. Apple estimates that, if you start with fully charged earbuds and a fully charged case, youll be able to get around 22 hours of total playback. I think thats fair. Based on my tests, the case is capable of roughly four full charges, which means five complete rundowns (and somewhere between 22 and 25 hours of playback) before you need to plug it in. You have to pay a little more to get the wireless charging case. David Price / Foundry Charging in the case is conveniently speedy, particularly at low levels. Apple boasts that just five minutes of charging will give you around an hour of playback, and while my testing suggested this is slightly optimistic (my AirPods 5 lasted for 51 minutes after their micro-charge), its still impressive. A full charge from 0 to 100 percent took me 103 minutes, but a big chunk of that time is spent mopping up the last few percentage points; just half an hour in the case got me to 75 percent. While the non-linear charging speeds might seem strange to those of us who arent battery scientists, its really the best way for things to work out. When speed isnt an issue, you can just pop the AirPods in their case and leave them overnight, and get the value of a full charge the next day. But in an audio emergency, when for example youve been hammering album after album on an international flight, and they just cant take it any more, a short break will be enough for several more hours of playback. AirPods 5: Price and options Pricing is slightly complicated by the fact that there are two models. Throughout this review, Ive been testing the AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case, which cost $149/139. But theres also a cheaper model for $129/119; these are just referred to as AirPods 5 on Apples website, which could be confusing. Make sure you know what youre getting if you see a deal from a third-party retailer. Wed recommend that you spend the extra $20/20 because the upmarket model doesnt just get a better charging case. It also gets an additional volume swipe gesture and longer estimated battery life (five hours away from the case, compared to just four for the cheaper model). And being able to charge the case wirelessly is a handy option. Its worth pointing out, however, that one major reason to pay for the costlier model is no longer a factor. The AirPods 4 cost $179/179 with ANC or $129/129 without, whereas both versions of the AirPods 5 get this feature. So not only has the top-line price dropped by $30/40, but the entry point for ANC has dropped by $50/60. That really is a terrific price for a solid set of ANC earbuds, fancy case or not. Unlike iPhones, AirPods have actually gotten cheaper this year. David Price / Foundry Should you buy Apple AirPods 5? Of Apples September announcements, the AirPods 5 have to be my favorite. While other devices overcomplicate and push prices ever higher, these do the key things well while remaining affordable. Audio quality is excellent. Battery life is excellent. The design is excellent (that neat little charging case is one of the great designs of our era), and while the fit cant compare to headphones with detachable eartips like the AirPods Pro, its comfortable and decently secure. You could find better ANC elsewhere, admittedly, but youll pay more for it; the fact that ANC of even middling quality is now on both tiers of standard AirPods is a huge step forward. And the price of the higher-tier model (and the price of the lower-tier model too, if youre in the U.K.) has gone down from the previous generation. I have a few quibbles, such as the volume swipe not quite working on earbuds of this design and Live Translation well, completely dropping the ball, Im afraid. So its not a perfect 5-star score. But Im deeply impressed with the AirPods 5, and would recommend them almost without reservation to anyone who currently has a set of AirPods 3 or earlier, and maybe even the non-ANC version of the AirPods 4. In fact, for any Apple fan looking for a set of affordable ANC earbuds, these would be a great choice.
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Stop hunting for a scanner and use your iPhone instead for $24.97
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Trying to snag an iPhone Duo? These stock-checking sites might help
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