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Tiimo, a visual planner for people with ADHD that uses AI, won the App of the Year award.View the full article

Apple loses two more top senior executives with exits of longtime general counsel Kate Adams and environmental VP Lisa Jackson. Meta’s Jennifer Newstead is set to join as new general counsel in 2026.View the full article

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince claims the internet infrastructure company’s efforts to block AI crawlers are already seeing big results.View the full article

Two senior Apple executives are leaving the company, Apple announced today. Apple's Senior Vice President and General Counsel Kate Adams and Lisa Jackson, Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, are both retiring in 2026. Adams will be replaced with Jennifer Newstead, who will join Apple as a senior vice president on January 1, and will become Apple's general counsel on March 1, 2026. Newstead is currently Meta's chief legal officer, and she was previously the Legal

Here are the high-tempo holiday songs that get on your pets' nerves the most, according to research.View the full article

Sony's ULT Field 5 Bluetooth speaker is the winner of a CNET Editors' Choice award, and now you can grab it on sale for a massive 44% off.View the full article

The Trump administration might think regulation is killing the AI industry, but Anthropic president Daniela Amodei disagrees.View the full article

Spotify's latest listener recap is a year-end hit.View the full article

Apple today provided developers and public beta testers with a second release candidate version of tvOS 26.2 and HomePod Software 26.2, which is based on tvOS. The second RC comes one day after the first RC and has a build number of 23K53, up from 23K51. tvOS 26.2 can be downloaded through the Software Update section of the Apple TV settings app. With tvOS 26.2, Apple is adding support for creating a profile without an Apple Account, and there is a dedicated ‌Apple TV‌ app kids mod

Bluetti's Elite 30 V2 that came out earlier this year is a portable power station that's ideal for short trips, plus it works well as a temporary backup for powering small electronics in a power outage. The Elite 30 V2 is one of many power stations that Bluetti offers, and it is on the smaller, more compact side with a 288-watt-hour capacity. This is the first Bluetti power station that I've reviewed, but I have experience with larger power banks from Jackery, DJI, Anker, and other compa

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk to writer Evan Ratliff about how he created a small startup made entirely of AI employees—and what his findings reveal about the reality of an agentic future.View the full article

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 5, No. 438.View the full article

This triple-display foldable will first arrive in Korea later this month.View the full article

If you're interested in anti-aging and want to take advantage of red light therapy, these are the best FDA-cleared LED face masks around.View the full article

Anthropic's CEO shared his thoughts on the economics of AI and the risk-taking of competitors, saying some were "YOLO-ing" with regard to spending. View the full article

The Wicked: For Good director says being able to improvise on set allows for the kind of moments that are hard for machines to make.View the full article

Texting while driving is banned in nearly every state, even with the use of advanced driver assistance systems like Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software.View the full article

Madame Web, Love+War, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.View the full article

The 30-year-old Virginia resident evaded capture for years after authorities discovered pipe bombs planted near buildings in Washington, DC, the day before the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.View the full article

Lisa Su leads Nvidia’s biggest rival in the AI chip market. When asked at WIRED’s Big Interview event if AI is a bubble, company said “Emphatically, from my perspective, no.”View the full article

On season one of Build Mode: Product, Meet Market, we explore what it really takes to get your product into the hands of customers. We’ve talked a lot about product-market fit, but this week we take a step back to something just as essential and far less discussed: founder-market fit.  Investors love to ask, “What’s your competitive advantage?” Usually they’re talking about moats, […]View the full article

Alltroo co-founders Kyle Rudolph and Jon Walburg share how they transformed their pro-athlete star power into a fundraising platform that allows their community the ability to donate to a variety of organization and win high-value prizes. In this episode of Build Mode, they reveal how they leveraged their networks to disrupt the charitable giving industry, […]View the full article

Harvey confirms a third enormous round of funding in 2025 that has skyrocketed its valuation. Again.View the full article

Russia has blocked Apple's FaceTime video calling app in an ongoing effort to eliminate private communication methods, reports Reuters. Russia claims ‌FaceTime‌ is being used for criminal activity, and that blocking the app is a legitimate law enforcement measure. Social network Snapchat and multiplayer gaming platform Roblox were also banned this week. Multiple other apps and services have been blocked in Russia previously. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Discord, and LinkedIn are unavail

Based on a leaked video, security researchers alleged that Intellexa staffers have remote live access to their customers' surveillance systems, allowing them to see hacking targets’ personal data. View the full article

Find out how to watch or stream tonight's game and the rest of the Week 14 slate no matter where you live.View the full article

Microplastics are everywhere, and certain habits increase the likelihood of them entering your system. We consulted an expert for guidance on using plastic in the microwave.View the full article

The new Kindle Scribe has a larger 11-inch glare-free display, is just 5.4 mm thick, and weighs only 400 g. It’s also 40% faster when writing or turning pages. View the full article

In a statement shared with Bloomberg on Wednesday, Apple confirmed that its software design chief Alan Dye will be leaving. Apple said Dye will be succeeded by Stephen Lemay, who has been a software designer at the company since 1999. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Dye will lead a new creative studio within the company's AR/VR division Reality Labs. On his blog Daring Fireball, longtime Apple commentator John Gruber has since reacted to the news with some scathing commenta

Don't perch on your camera-equipped throne assuming your "data" is end-to-end encrypted. It's not quite that simple.View the full article

Revised rules in California would allow self-driving trucks to test on public highways. The rules also close a loophole allowing police to issue tickets for driverless vehicles.View the full article

With Matheus Cunha back in the mix, will Man U put him in the game? Tune in to find out.View the full article

Day One Ventures' Masha Bucher doesn't just invest in startups—she tells their stories. Her integrated model aligns incentives and proves conviction matters more than contracts.View the full article

The new support hub will connect users to security tools, account recovery options, and an AI assistant. View the full article

Privacy stalwart Nicholas Merrill spent a decade fighting an FBI surveillance order. Now he wants to sell you phone service—without knowing almost anything about you.View the full article

The diverging path of China’s two leading AI players shows where the country’s artificial intelligence industry is headed.View the full article

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but you can still find up to 65 percent off Anker and Jackery's best portable power stations this week. Each retailer is hosting a last call sale for its most popular charging accessories, with major savings on these high-priced power stations. Jackery Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Jackery and Anker. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Jackery's "Bla

Apple today announced that The Rest Is History has received the 2025 Apple Podcasts Award for Show of the Year for its high quality and cultural impact. Launched in 2020, The Rest Is History is a history podcast hosted by witty British historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. It explores historical events, ranging from the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to the sinking of the Titanic. "The Rest Is History does a phenomenal job in taking a subject as vast as human history and

Amazon is the USPS' biggest customer, and the e-commerce giant's potential break from the postal agency comes as the two sides are negotiating a new deal. View the full article

While TikTok is already known for its recommendation algorithm, which is able to target users with highly personalized content, the addition of a Nearby feed gives it the ability to display even more relevant content to its users. View the full article

The proposal reflects the overall lack of interest in products like Meta's social virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds.View the full article

Apple Arcade received five more games today, including endless runner Subway Surfers, the world's most downloaded mobile game. Since its launch in 2012, the game has received billions of downloads across all platforms. The premium Subway Surfers+ edition on Apple Arcade offers the same run as the classic game, but without in-app purchases and ads. As a result, there are new ways to revive your character, collect items, and progress. A spin-off game Subway Surfers Tag was already re

After last year's flop, Spotify Wrapped engagement is up 19% and shares were up 41%, the company says. View the full article

Amazon this week has big discounts across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air lineup. Items on sale include Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. We're also tracking a few discounts on other accessories like the FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe and Beats cases. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive

The InnAIO T10 clips magnetically to the back of your phone, but it needs further development to be worth the money.View the full article

Apple today unveiled the winners of its 2025 App Store Awards, including task planning app Tiimo, which was named iPhone App of the Year. 17 winning apps and games were selected by Apple's team of App Store editors, for showing exceptional innovation, user experience, and design. The developers of each app and game will receive a physical App Store Award. "Every year, we're inspired by the ways developers turn their best ideas into innovative experiences that enrich people's lives,"

Make your favorite golfer’s day with the best golf gifts to enhance every part of their game.View the full article

AI research lab Anthropic inked a $200 million deal with Snowflake to bring its AI models to Snowflake's 12,600 customers. View the full article

The European Commission is is launching an antitrust investigation into Meta's move to ban other AI companies from using WhatsApp's business tools to offer their own AI chatbots to users.View the full article

Don't know what to watch? Dig through these Netflix movie picks that span every genre.View the full article

Although Apple has continued to avoid naming a dedicated AI app or AI chatbot as its app of the year, AI was showcased among this year's winners.View the full article

The Antigravity A1 is fun all around, if you don’t mind the steep price or wearing goggles to control it.View the full article

The Cloud Dancer white represents a desire for finding calm and self-care, reflecting Pantone's research of societal values throughout 2025.View the full article

The iPhone Air has recorded the steepest early resale value drop of any iPhone model in years, with new data showing that several configurations have lost almost 50% of their value within ten weeks of launch. According to a ten-week analysis published by SellCell, Apple's latest lineup is showing a pronounced split in resale performance between the iPhone 17 models and the ‌iPhone Air‌. SellCell examined real-time trade-in pricing from more than 40 U.S. buyback companies, comparing aver

iPhone 17 Pro models, it turns out, can't take photos in Night mode when Portrait mode is selected in the Camera app – a capability that's been available on Apple's Pro devices since the iPhone 12 Pro in 2020. If you're an iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max owner, try it for yourself: Open the Camera app with Photo selected in the carousel, then cover the rear lenses with your hand to simulate a low-light environment. The Night mode crescent moon symbol should appear in the top-right cor

Nano banana pro has obliterated the line between reality and AI. It's impressive and worrisome.View the full article

Zanskar uses AI to identify hidden geothermal systems—and claims it has found one that could fuel a power plant, the first such discovery by industry in decades.View the full article

On most TVs, you'll now need to use the official Netflix app to watch the streaming service.View the full article

Dell's top consumer laptop isn't without its charms, but it's simply too heavy for its size.View the full article

If you own a recent iPhone with Apple Intelligence, this system setting is already helping to improve power management. Here's how it works.View the full article

This month-long meteor shower peaks just after mid-November and is known for producing bright “fireball” shooting stars. Here’s what to know about Leonids and other major showers that will appear in 2025.View the full article

Smart home hacking exists, but it's probably not the threat you think it is. Here are the facts, practices to keep you safe and more.View the full article

Louisiana’s hunting and wildlife authority is one of more than 1,000 state and local agencies that have partnered with US immigration authorities this year alone.View the full article

Unlock the course and raise your game with the best golf rangefinders you can buy.View the full article

I specialize in quality deals under $50, and I never miss a good opportunity to text you the good stuff.View the full article

Shopping for gifts that are under $300 can open the door to many options that are just splurgy enough to impress. From top-notch noise-canceling earbuds to portable speakers, these are the best gifts under $300 we've found, all handpicked and tested by CNET’s experts.View the full article

Nexus Venture Partners manages $3.2 billion in capital across its funds and has invested in more than 130 companies over the years.View the full article

The K3's 15.6-inch 1080p display might be mediocre, but its convenient portability and occasional very-low price make it a worthwhile option.View the full article

The primary goal of any White Elephant gift exchange is to watch people fight over the gift you brought -- or at least to get a good laugh. From truly useful to wacky gag gifts, here are our editor-approved picks for every budget.View the full article

Proton today announced the launch of Proton Sheets, its end-to-end encrypted spreadsheet web application designed to offer a privacy-focused alternative to Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel. Unlike traditional spreadsheet tools, Proton Sheets encrypts all user data by default, including filenames and metadata. That means no one, not even Proton, can access the contents of users' spreadsheets. The company says the new tool is a response to growing concerns about Big Tech's data collection

Apple is today celebrating the winners of Your Tree on Battersea, its festive UK competition that invited people to design digital Christmas trees on iPad. The 24 winning submissions are set to be projected onto Battersea Power Station beginning today, from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. every day until 24 December. The winning submissions will be featured on the building's chimneys alongside trees drawn by established artists and notable figures such as Kylie Minogue, Sir Stephen Fry, Maro

It's surprisingly tricky to find a temperature that keeps food fresh, not frozen. Here's what I learned after testing all the temp presets on my fridge.View the full article

Gemini wasn’t the only AI chatbot to make the list, as DeepSeek ranked seventh among the year’s trending searches.View the full article

Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more this December.View the full article

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 4.View the full article

Brevo, a customer relationship management company headquartered in Paris, is now a unicorn.View the full article

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 4, No. 437.View the full article

This new law, already subject to lawsuits, lets shoppers know when companies are quietly raising online prices for certain types of customers.View the full article

The two Super Heavy launch pads will join one that SpaceX already has at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39-A.View the full article

The visiting team looks to bounce back from its crushing 1st Test defeat as the series heads to The Gabba.View the full article

Tech is racing ahead while society struggles to keep up. Masha Bucher, founder and GP of Day One Ventures, built her firm around closing that gap by combining venture capital with hands-on PR to help portfolio companies not just raise money, but actually break through the noise.   Day One’s been an early backer of companies like World, Superhuman, and Remote.com, with 12 […]View the full article

Apple today updated its executive leadership page to remove John Giannandrea, who is set to retire from Apple next spring. Earlier this week, Apple said that Giannandrea would step down from his role as AI chief, serving as an advisor until he leaves the company. Giannandrea's upcoming retirement was announced on Monday, and Apple wasted no time updating its leadership website. Former Microsoft Corporate VP of AI Amar Subramanya is set to take over as Apple's vice president of AI, but he

Can Kiro win the hearts of startup founders above the many AI coding tools they already have? Amazon hopes a free year will tempt them.View the full article

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg today announced plans to launch a creative studio that will be led by former Apple UI designer Alan Dye. As we learned earlier today, Dye is leaving his position as Vice President of Human Interface Design at Apple to become Meta's new chief design officer. In a post on social media site Threads, Zuckerberg said that Meta's creative studio will merge design, fashion, and technology, while also treating intelligence as a "new design material." Meta is also hi

Dye led Apple's user interface team for the last decade.View the full article

Would you buy stock in a twenty-seven-year-old named Jimmy?View the full article

Russia's communications agency cited the presence of LGBTQ content on the platform as one of the reasons behind the ban.View the full article

BMW's first car on its new EV platform has finally arrived. But will a big range, thumping charging tech, and a new driving brain that aims to deliver the ultimate ride be enough to beat China?View the full article

Check out these highly rated series on HBO Max, plus a look at what's coming out in December.View the full article

Gemini 3 let me relive my favorite childhood games that would otherwise cost me a small fortune.View the full article

The asteroid contains some of the basic ingredients for life.View the full article

Missed out on Cyber Monday? Auk Mini's stylish herb garden makes a great gift, and its discount is still live.View the full article

Can any company, big or small, really topple Nvidia's AI chip dominance? Maybe not entirely but Amazon is already making big bucks trying.View the full article

Half of the country now requires age verification to watch porn or access “harmful” content. Digital rights advocates are pushing back against legislation they say will make the internet less safe.View the full article

Just before Apple updated the iPad Pro with a next-generation M5 chip, Samsung refreshed its tablet lineup and debuted the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. We thought we'd pit Apple's latest ‌iPad Pro‌ against Samsung's newest tablet to see how they compare to one another. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. While the ‌iPad Pro‌ measures in at 13 inches, the S11 Ultra is much larger at 14.6 inches. They both have OLED displays, but the bigger screen makes an impact. Samsung's

Smarter drafts and more advanced "Write with AI" features are here to make you better at email.View the full article

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 4, No. 641.View the full article

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Dec. 4, #907.View the full article

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Dec. 4, No. 1,629.View the full article