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4 important features you should know if you use Microsoft Teams
A wealth of not-so-well-known features on Microsoft Teams make the experience easier and more stress-free than you may have previously thought.
5 Netflix tips we all wish we knew sooner
If there are aspects of Netflix streaming that aren't to your liking, there are several changes you can make to optimize your viewing experience.
Get in the spirit with these horrors from YouTube
Rather than recommend a single horror film or an unsettling album for our final installment of spooky season recs, I present you with a small selection of creepy, disturb
A quick tweak in YouTube Music Premium solved my daily battery drain issue
It was simpler than expected
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pumpkin Lights’ adds a fun jack-o-lantern to your Mac’s menu bar
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app f
PSA: Today’s the last day to purchase discounted cushion kits for Beats 360
Apple introduced the new Beats 360 headphones about a month and a half ago. I reviewed them , and really appreciated their customizable design, the fact that they offer a
Copyright Office is restoring copyright to something you have to work to get
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Why your Spotify might be using so much storage
Spotify can be a storage hog if you don't have your device's settings optimized. Here's what you can do if Spotify is taking up too much storage.
French lawmakers approve $11.2 billion internet tax based on traffic usage, costs $0.06 per gigabyte of content accessed
French lawmakers have approved an amendment proposing a €0.055-per-gigabyte tax on digital content delivered to internet subscribers in France. The measure could generate
Apple Maps begins blurring NASA, Space Force, and Air Force bases
You’re not a real space or aviation nerd unless you’ve taken to a map service and zoomed on the historic NASA launch pads or your local Air Force Bases, just for fun, you
From restaurant guides to payments, here’s how TikTok is building a super app
TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.
Apple @ Work: Next to a growing token bill, Macs might start looking like a bargain
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platfor
What is the purpose of reposting on Instagram and how do you do it?
It's the easiest way to share posts and reels you like with all of your followers.
I am finally giving up on Google Keep, here's why
It was great until it wasn't
The FDA wants to pull its approval of a drug. It’s not so easy.
The regulator says Tavneos was approved on the basis of manipulated study data. Should patients still have access to it?
I used Google Calendar to automate my home maintenance; I haven't missed a task since
Here's the setup I use
The reason I keep coming back to Google Photos after trying every major alternative
No photo app can replace Google Photos for me
Meta’s Muse Could Upend All Kinds of Businesses. It Hasn’t Yet
Companies have spent the past several weeks trying to reassure investors that Muse and other AI agents pose more of an opportunity than a threat.
WhatsApp announces new features, including Group Status
WhatsApp has announced new features. First is Group Status, which, as the name suggests, lets you share Status updates visible only to group members, who can view, react
Download all 20 Apple HomeView wallpapers in light and dark mode here
Apple tonight rolled out the HomeView 27.2 system update, ahead of the device’s official launch on November 13. The update includes the device’s default wallpapers, each
Friday, Oct 30
9to5Mac Daily: October 30, 2026 – New HomePod features, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn , Google Play , or throug
‘Pluribus’ season 2 reportedly begins filming tomorrow
According to a report published earlier this month, the second season of Apple TV’s acclaimed sci-fi drama ‘ Pluribus ’ is scheduled to begin filming tomorrow, October 31
The 12th Google Store is opening on November 6
Following San Diego and Tokyo in 2026, the next Google Store is opening in Houston on November 6. This is the company’s 11th retail location in the US and 12th globally.
HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot’s K11+ Pro packs strong suction and Apple Home support into a tiny robo vacuum
The robot vacuums designed for large open floor plans often have big batteries but take up a ton of space. The SwitchBot K11+ Pro goes the other direction: a tiny vacuum,
Vic Mensa can’t live without the Voice Memos app
Vic Mensa is one of those people who has done so many things that it's hard to remember where you were first introduced to him. Was it his debut mixtape Innanetape, which
Apple TV has three shows with finales next week, here’s what’s ending
Apple TV just premiered Nocturne , a new crime thriller that’s earning a lot of praise . But the streamer also has three series all scheduled to wrap up next week. Here’s
Google’s first data center satellite is online and writing poetry
The first TPU in space is running a Google DeepMind Gemma 4 model and writing cheesy poetry.
Google’s latest Home updates just fixed my biggest annoyances with its speakers and cameras
Google details 42 fixes to its Home app and the devices compatible with it.
John Ternus used one word to describe his focus as Apple CEO
Apple has launched a wave of major new products since John Ternus took over as CEO, and a new interview with Ternus reveals how this aligns very much with his primary foc
I Spent 30 Minutes With Apple’s CEO. Now I Know Why John Ternus Got the Job
Apple doesn’t need fixing, and it doesn’t want drama. Its new leader is a “product guy” who bleeds six colors.
iPadOS 27.2: Two new features just upgraded your iPad
iPadOS 27.2 arrived this week as the latest noteworthy iPad software update, here are two new features it includes. more…
The official Phantom Blade Zero smart glasses from Viture are here
Viture Phantom Beast features a unique design, comes in a special metal-and-leather scabbard carrying case, and includes three exclusive Phantom Blade Zero collectibles.
Why Urgent Security Fixes Aren't Fixed. Observe, Prove, Act, Confirm Gets Them Moving
The alert is critical. The fix is known. And the ticket sits in a queue for days. Security teams understand the risk, but the people who keep applications available need
5 years’ worth of salary in bonuses given to 700 eligible Micron workers as company continues to battle union
Eligible employees get an annual performance bonus, a mass-production bonus, and a one-time appreciation bonus. A quarterly profit bonus has also been introduced starting
YouTube for Google TV update gives YouTube Music a distracting red logo I can’t stand
YouTube is rolling out, or at least testing, a new update on Google TV that makes YouTube Music stand out like a sore thumb, and I am not a fan. more…
Microsoft finally fixes VPN issues caused by September updates
Microsoft has resolved Always On VPN connection failures triggered after installing the September 2026 Windows 11 security updates. [...]
This App Brutally Shames You by Tracking How Many Hours You’ve Lost to Scrolling
The iOS app Oh My Hours takes a new approach to curbing screen time. It splits up your day into hour-long blocks, then shows which ones you wasted on Instagram and TikTok
Google rolling out software updates for these Nest Cam and Doorbell models
Alongside updates to several of its other smart home devices, Google is rolling out software updates to several Nest Cam and Doorbell models. more…
Elon Musk’s Ties to Texas Republicans Go Much Deeper Than the Midterms
As Election Day approaches, the billionaire’s longstanding relationships with GOP leaders in Texas are under scrutiny.
It Sure Looks Like the Department of Education Is Promoting a Right-Wing ‘Harry Potter’ Meme
The meme appeared to reference gender-swapping “Malfoid” fan fiction, a term with incel roots. When asked about it, the DOE responded by quoting Dumbledore.
Apple TV’s new crime thriller series ‘Nocturne’ is now streaming
The first two episodes for Apple TV’s latest crime thriller, “ Nocturne ,” are now available to stream. Watch the trailer below. more…
Thursday, Oct 29
Topcoat enables Rust to render server-side web apps
Rust guru rejiggers web app reactivity for potentially speedier page loading
Google Home and Nest speakers getting seven updates, including for Bluetooth & audio quality
In addition to Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Wifi Pro updates, Google detailed what new firmware for Nest and Home speakers brings. more…
Google Home update rolling out with Nest Cam, Matter, energy-saving improvements & fixes
There’s a new Google Home update rolling out that delivers improvements for Nest Cam owners, Matter devices, and more. more…
Google details new firmware for Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Wifi Pro
Today’s ( October 29, 2026 ) Google Home release notes detail what’s new in firmware updates for the Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Wifi Pro. more…
Firefox and Chrome patch 200+ security flaws combined – update both ASAP
The latest version of Firefox fixes 167 security vulnerabilities, most of which are of high severity, while the newest version of Chrome patches 52 flaws, four of which a
GitHub Launches npm Firewall to Block Malicious Packages Before Installation
GitHub has announced that it's introducing a new package firewall as a preview to block installation of suspicious npm packages during installation time. "The firewall in