Earlier this week, OpenAI announced via release notes that it has updated its most widely used AI model: GPT-5.5 Instant. According to the company, GPT-5.5 Instant should now be better at understanding the underlying intent…
SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system at the heart of the Steam Deck and Steam Machine, is growing ever more popular. It’s even coming to some Intel hardware, mostly on the strength of the appeal for…
WWDC26 is next week, so we discuss what we expect to see with iOS 27, the next version of the iPhone operating system. This is episode 986 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 986 on YouTube…
Amazon’s annual Prime Day event is returning early this year. Instead of getting to enjoy thousands of deals in the middle of July, start saving now because this year’s event takes place this month. Amazon…
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld explains that Apple’s upcoming WWDC event will likely focus solely on software updates rather than new hardware announcements. Recent extensive hardware releases including M4 iPad Air,…
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Apple will likely have a quiet May with only minor iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates expected, featuring new Maps suggestions and RCS encryption.…
The Apple Experience event is next week, on March 4. On this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what we expect: new MacBooks, new iPads, a new iPhone 17e, and a lot…
Apple could release some major products that change how we think about the iPhone and MacBook Pro. Here’s what to expect in the second half of 2026. This is episode 966 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola.…
2026 could be one of the most memorable years in Apple’s history. Here’s what to expect from Apple in the first half of the year. This is episode 965 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Tune…
All things considered, 2025 was a good year for the Apple Watch: we got three new models, and I gave two of them strongly positive reviews. (I haven’t tried the Ultra 3 yet, but it’s…