The iPhone 16e won’t make sense until its iPad moment

Unlike my hero Anton Ego, I get very little pleasure from negative criticism. Slamming 2022’s 10th-gen iPad for its high price, underwhelming battery life, and lack of a laminated screen hurt me, I’m sure, more than it hurt Tim Cook. And I was delighted a year and a half later when it got a $100…

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This single 10-port charger makes others look stupid

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 10x 100W USB-C ports Priority charging Cons No USB-A (if you need it) Maximum 100W total power Our Verdict The Plugable PS-10CC can neatly and efficiently charge up to 10 hungry devices at the same time and at an optimum power distribution without you having to resort to multiple chargers…

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The M4 MacBook Air looks a lot like the M4 iPad Pro in early tests

The M4 MacBook Air is set to be released within the next few weeks, and as usual, early benchmark results are starting to appear online. The GPU results that have popped up unsurprisingly show that the new laptop offers GPU performance similar to that of the M4 iPad Pro. Geekbench 6 is a popular benchmark…

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Amazon offers lowest price of the year on Apple AirTags

Save on 4 Apple AirTags at Amazon. Amazon continues to launch aggressive Apple deals in a bid for your business, with today's AirTags discount offering the best price in 2025. The $67.99 price on a 4-pack of Apple AirTags is especially attractive, as it delivers a $32 discount off retail (and is the lowest price…

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Forget the 16e. This is the $499 iPhone Apple should have made instead

For months leading up to the launch of the iPhone 16e, rumors all but confirmed that Apple would hike the price of the iPhone SE 3’s successor. But given how competitive the midrange smartphone market is, analysts were confident the company would charge no more than $499, a significant price jump but still in the…

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The original Mac icon artist is selling a set of adorable silver and gold keycaps

Susan Kare is a legend in the Mac community (and in technology in general), having created the icons for the original Macintosh. She’s still an active artist and her latest collection is perfect for anyone looking for something that speaks to your inner whimsy in these modern times. With the Esc Keys, Kare designed 32…

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Your boss will think you’re a genius when you use this AI app

The worst part about asking questions during meetings is not knowing what to ask. What if an app could capture every important detail and serve you with the perfect follow-up questions? Hedy AI does just that. It’s your new secret weapon for turning any meeting into an opportunity to impress, and it is only 29.99…

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Siri in iOS 18.4 is getting worse before it gets better

Never mind that the beta of iOS 18.4 doesn't include the promised Siri improvements yet, Apple's voice assistant is now poorer than ever. Right from the start of Apple Intelligence, a key part of its promise has been that Siri will be radically improved. Specifically, Apple Intelligence would give Siri a better ability to follow…

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