Amazon’s new Alexa tablet finally gives the new iPad some much-needed competition

Amazon’s new Alexa tablet finally gives the new iPad some much-needed competition

This week, Amazon Launch a new series of Alexa tablets. They no longer use a proprietary OS with a custom App Store, and instead take Android with a stock feel – while offering the Play Store. It’s a big change in direction for Amazon. The tablet still looks great, while previous tablets felt cheap. I … Read more

Gurman says iPhone Duo buyers will get a special surprise in US Apple stores

Gurman says iPhone Duo buyers will get a special surprise in US Apple stores

According to a Bloomberg report, Mark Gurman, iPhone Duo buyers who bought their device at an Apple Store in the United States will get a bit of a surprise when they open it for the first time. Here are the details. A cool surprise in store for shoppers in the store When Apple launches the … Read more

TrendForce warns of higher laptop prices and lower demand in 2027

TrendForce warns of higher laptop prices and lower demand in 2027

TrendForce predicts that global notebook shipments could decline by a high single-digit percentage by 2027, depending on how manufacturers respond to rising component costs. Here are the details. ‘Brands (to) face difficult trading’ In a report released this week, TrendForce predicts that global notebook shipments will decline in 2027, with declines ranging from low to … Read more

Apple event: three new products will come next week

Apple event: three new products will come next week

Apple officially confirmed yesterday that it will hold a product launch event next week on October 13. With the label “Welcome Home”, the launch is expected to focus on new smart home products. Here’s everything to expect at next week’s Apple event. 9to5Mac’s Apple event coverage is Supported by Sony: Sony’s store Huge Amazon sale … Read more

OLED MacBook Pro to help boost premium display delivery

OLED MacBook Pro to help boost premium display delivery

A new Counterpoint Research report says Apple’s next-generation MacBook Pro will help drive OLED notebook display shipments up 50% in 2026 alone. Here are the details. The new MacBook Pro and premium AI computers are expected to demand more fuel in a report Released today, Counterpoint Research projects that shipments of advanced notebook displays will … Read more

‘Matchbox The Movie’ starring John Cena premieres on Apple TV

‘Matchbox The Movie’ starring John Cena premieres on Apple TV

Apple TV subscribers can now watch Apple TV’s “Matchbox The Movie,” a new stage action comedy inspired by the iconic Mattel toys. Watch the trailer below. ‘Matchbox The Movie’ is now streaming on Apple TV If you’ve been watching anything on Apple TV for the past few weeks, you’ve definitely seen the trailer (or at … Read more

9to5 readers can score an extra 15% off all Nomad iPhone 18 Pro cases with this code

9to5 readers can score an extra 15% off all Nomad iPhone 18 Pro cases with this code

Specific/15% off. What do you want? 9to5 toys Readers already know how much we love us Nomad Around this time. The brand has been providing some of the best iPhone cases anywhere for years, and New iPhone 18 Pro collection is no exception. However, they are not often discounted in the first few months of … Read more

WhatsApp extends the Liquid Glass design to its video player

WhatsApp extends the Liquid Glass design to its video player

The rollout of WhatsApp’s Liquid Glass across its interface continues, with the app bringing a new look to its video player. Here are the details. WhatsApp’s slow Liquid Glass rollout continues After the initial test of the Liquid Glass design in October 2025, WhatsApp continued to officially launch the new look only in May 2026, … Read more

Tony Fadell on why the first wave of AI gadgets failed – and what’s to come

Tony Fadell on why the first wave of AI gadgets failed – and what’s to come

When Tony Fadell takes the stage of the launch Future MIT FestHe created a slide with three pictures of the now-defunct AI device: the Rabbit R1, the Humane Ai pin and the infinity pendant. “These are kind of ‘Gen 1’ AI products, and because of my background, these companies called me and asked me to … Read more