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Waymo robotaxi calls cops on riders handling loaded AR-style ghost gun — Waymo alerted San Francisco police, then juvenile riders were stopped and arrested

Following a tip-off from robotaxi firm Waymo, San Francisco police conducted a “high-risk vehicle stop” and arrested two juveniles last week.

I started automating Google Keep with Gemini Live; now I can't go back

My ideas now skip the typing

How to watch Apple event today: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, more

Today is Apple’s big September launch event, with a tagline: ‘Surprise and shine.’ Here’s how to watch the Apple event live, and a roundup of new products rumored to debut. more…

Apple event 2026 live: Will we see the foldable iPhone Ultra or Duo at today's 'Surprise and shine' keynote?

Computer (rumors) says yes. The iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 are also expected today.

Apple Labor Day 2026 deals now live: AirPods Pro 3, M6 Mac mini, AirTag 2, iPhone, more [Updated]

Update 9/2: Amazon has now dropped the price on AirPods Pro 3 back down to $199 for its Labor Day sale (this is $50 off and actually $1 less than our previous mention).

Samsung's One UI 9 beta is finally coming to the Galaxy S25 family

The beta program is now live

Valve had next-gen VR 'headsets ready three, four years ago and they were big, bulky devices' but went back to the drawing board after actually putting them on

The Steam Frame is here and it's one of the best VR headsets I've ever had attached to my face, just don't ask me about the price.

Boston Scientific (BSX) Didn’t Miss on Demand or Devices. A Cyberattack Just Broke Its Guidance.

Valve Steam Frame review: Solid standalone VR that's too little, too late

The Steam Frame is a pretty great standalone VR headset, it's just too bad it costs over $1,000.

Netflix is making movies based on Crazy Taxi and Stranger than Heaven

Netflix's deal with Sega includes a new Sonic animated series as well as movies based on Crazy Taxi and Stranger than Heaven.

Apple TV cleaned up at the Emmys with eight wins for Widow's Bay and Pluribus

Apple TV collected eight Primetime Emmys last night, including six for Widow's Bay and two for Pluribus.

Apple files Supreme Court brief challenging contempt ruling in Epic case [U]

Apple today formalized its challenge to the contempt ruling in its long-running legal battle with Epic Games, filing its opening merits brief with the U.S. Supreme Court. Here are the details. more…

New Apple CEO John Ternus attending Emmy Awards (and sporting iPhone Duo)

It’s Emmy Awards night, and John Ternus is in attendance. The new Apple CEO officially took over for Tim Cook two weeks ago, and he’s already doing iPhone Duo product demos for the stars and press. more…

Widow’s Bay sweeps 78th Primetime Emmy Awards as Apple TV scores 9 more wins

After scoring 20 wins during the two-night Creative Arts Emmy Awards last week, Apple TV picked up another 9 wins tonight during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony. Here’s the full list. more…

In select countries, iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge

In more than 100 countries, Apple has launched a new initiative that bundles Apple TV and Apple Arcade subscriptions into iCloud+, at no extra charge.

Budget Google TV Streamer competitor from Onn is back in stock

Looking for a 4K streaming box? Look no further

I spent weeks putting up with Google TV Streamer lag before discovering this quick settings fix

This hidden feature gave my Google TV a noticeable speed boost

Google’s motion sickness helper for Android is breaking free of Pixels

Available for Android 17 devices

Need for Speed Underground 2 now runs directly on Nintendo Switch — other Classic Windows titles playable thanks to custom firmware boot

Retro gaming fans who own Nintendo Switch consoles now have several classic Windows titles they can now enjoy.

Valve Steam Frame Review: Competent as a standalone VR, but wireless streaming remains the focus

Valve has been ramping up its hardware releases during 2026, with the Steam Controller launching this past spring, followed by the Steam Machine earlier this summer.

Valve engineers discuss the duality of the Steam Frame and pricing — Valve's newest VR headset pivots SteamOS to Arm

I spoke with Valve software developers Pierre-Loup Griffais and Jeff Leinbaugh about the Steam Frame launch, why the company is taking a two-pronged strategy with streaming and standalone support, and how the global memory/storage crunch affected development.

Solo dev enables running CUDA on AMD hardware in Windows, getting multiple CUDA libraries running on a gaming Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU in Windows — CUDA-exclusive

With the latest ROCm updates, AMD finally brought robust, official PyTorch and HIP SDK support to Windows for consumer GPUs, fully supporting the Radeon RX 7000 and the RX 9000 series.

Valve Steam Frame interview — why it costs up to $1,300, Snapdragon power, and 10x foveated streaming

Prior to the official launch of the Steam Frame, Tom's Hardware Premium had a chance to talk with Valve software developers Jeff Leinbaugh and Pierre-Loup Griffais.

Anthropic says AI can boost U.S. GDP by 32%, up to $44.4 trillion in four years — economics model predicts that displaced employees 'may have to switch to jobs

Last week, Anthropic published its prediction of what the economic impact of AI on the U.S.

Valve's Steam Frame VR headset starts at $1,059 and ships with Half Life: Alyx

Valve has unveiled pricing for its new VR headset, and like the Steam Machine, it's bound to be controversial.

Super Smash Bros Melee is coming to Android

One of Nintendo's most beloved games is getting an Android port

tvOS 27 available now for Apple TV 4K, here’s everything new

tvOS 27 is the latest software update for Apple TV 4K, and it’s rolling out now to all users. Here’s what’s new in tvOS 27. more…

Will GTA 6's Ultimate Edition be worth the extra cost? Here's what it'll come with

Many have paid the extra $20 for the GTA6 , but there's no rush to join them.

What's the biggest IMAX theater in the world? It depends who you ask

Working out which movie theater hosts the world's biggest IMAX screen can be quite confusing. It all comes down to whether you want a true IMAX experience.

Here’s how the iPhone Duo compares to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

CNET has a series of pieces comparing the iPhone Duo to three current Android foldables.

Deals: AirPods, MacBook Air $150 off, Series 12, Anker 25W MagSafe charging stations, more

Pre-orders are now flying on the new Apple Watch Ultra 4, and Apple Watch Series 12, and we are tracking some deals on some of them.

Sam Altman says OpenAI won't file for IPO this year

OpenAI's CEO called it an "ill-advised moment to go public" in an interview with Fortune.

Why are IMAX cameras so notoriously loud?

Shooting a movie on IMAX 15/70 cameras can produce incredible film, but one of the major tradeoffs for filmmakers is how loud they can get when rolling.

The GameCube games we still love, 25 years later

Here are some of the GameCube games that have held up best over the last 25 years.

Weekend Apple deals: AirPods 5, Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 12, AirTag 2, Studio Display, MacBook, more

It’s time for your 9to5Toys Lunch Break weekend edition to scope out all of this week’s best Apple deals.

Bernie Sanders proposes 20 year prison sentence for AI devs who plow ahead with Artificial Superintelligence plans — penalty on par with illegally developing ro

Senators Bernie Sanders and Greg Cezar have announced their Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act .

Dumpster diver builds home lab Proxmox server from weekly landfill runs for SSDs, HDDs, GPUs, and even RAM — weekly e-waste raids net multi-drive Proxmox server

A tech enthusiast says that they managed to put together a home lab-worthy Proxmox server using PC parts scavenged from the nearby county landfill.

Modders halve FSR 4 render times on AMD’s PS5-derived BC-250 mining APU — portable FidelityFX DLL cuts 1440p upscaling time from 11.51 ms to 5.92 ms

Modders have slashed the cost of running FSR 4 on AMD’s RDNA 2-powered BC-250 by nearly half, with a new implementation cutting the upscaler’s processing time from 11.51 ms to 5.92 ms at 1440p.

How to set up HDMI-CEC on your Samsung TV

HDMI-CEC, or Anynet+ on Samsung TVs, lets you control all your devices with fewer remotes and button presses. It's well worth setting up properly.

What was the PSX? The souped-up PS2 rarely sold outside of Japan

The PSX isn't just an alternative name for the first PlayStation. It was also a failed Sony console that never got a release outside Japan.

How to know if your USB-C ports can support video

Your USB-C port can do a lot, but it won't necessarily be able to transfer video. Understanding what yours can do makes it easy to choose the best video option.

Siri AI is here as Apple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate and other major OS updates

The kinks are still being worked out for users in the EU and China though.

Elon Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI just moved to dismiss their lawsuit against Apple

A lawsuit from last year accused the iPhone-maker of suppressing apps like Grok on the App Store.

Apple Wallet vs. Google Wallet: What are the differences between them?

Whether you use Apple Pay or Google Pay mostly depends on your device, but there are some small ways they differ that you might not notice at first.

Waymo's robotaxis are now available in Las Vegas

Waymo's fully autonomous rides will initially serve those around the city's main strip.

Pre-orders for the Android-based Googlebook laptops open on September 21

Gemini Intelligence is at the heart of the operating system powering Google's upcoming laptops.

You can use Gemini to help you organize your files on Google Drive

If your Google Drive has become a mess of files, folders and photos, Gemini can lend a hand by suggesting new ways to properly put them back in order.

How to force quit on your Windows PC

If you're switching from a Mac or new to Windows, knowing how to 'force quit' an app can be confusing. Luckily, there are a number of ways to get the job done.

Doom: The Dark Ages has been permanently discounted to $50

The latest Doom installment just got a good bit cheaper.

Wired vs wireless gaming mouse: is there really a difference in performance?

In the past, choosing between a wired and a wireless gaming mouse may have meant accepting a number of tradeoffs. These days, there's very little between them.

How much data does Apple Music use for lossless audio quality?

Apple Music has two Lossless options for maximum audio quality, but they consume significantly more data.

How to use the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive

The Windows Media Creation tool is easy to use and lets you keep a USB drive handy so you can install Windows 11 anytime you need.

Can you use an Apple Pencil with an iPhone?

If you have the right Apple Pencil and iPhone, you can use them together. But it won't be cheap, and there are some limitations to know.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 still worth buying?

A refurbished S24 can still be a good deal, but its price needs to be low enough to justify buying a two-year-old phone instead of a newer model.

The EPA wants to stop regulating power plant emissions

If only there were some kind of agency for environmental protection to stop this.

2028 Volvo XC60 and XC90 first look: Double the range and smarter safety, too

Volvo caters to EV-curious buyers with way more range in its plug-in hybrid SUVs.

How to use Meta Display glasses while driving with the Audio Only feature

The Meta Display glasses have an Audio Only feature that can detect when you're driving and turn off the display.

visionOS 27 is here for Apple Vision Pro with these new features

Apple Vision Pro’s next major software update is here. visionOS 27 is rolling out now to all Vision Pro models, here’s what’s new. more…

Apple releases HomePod 27 with two new improvements

Today Apple released iOS 27 and its companion updates, including new HomePod 27 software that adds two primary improvements. more…

Apple just released new AirPods Pro 3 firmware, more for iOS 27

Apple has released new firmware for AirPods Pro 3 and select other AirPods models, adding support for the latest iOS 27 features. more…

watchOS 27 now available for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new

Apple has released its next major update for Apple Watch users: watchOS 27 is rolling out now. Here’s what’s new. more…

iOS 26.7 now available for iPhone, here’s what’s new

Apple launched its major iOS 27 release today for iPhone. But for anyone not yet ready to install the new software version, Apple has also released a smaller iOS 26.7 update. Here’s what’s new. more…

Here are the requirements to get Siri AI in iOS 27

iOS 27 launched today , and with it Siri AI has debuted as a major upgrade to Apple’s assistant. But there are several requirements Apple has in order to gain access to Siri AI. more…

Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8, here’s what’s new

In addition to releasing macOS 27 Golden Gate , Apple is also rolling out macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8. Here’s what’s new. more…

MagSafe Monday: Vinich’s MagSafe wallet leans into a classic look

I’ve been on a spree of trying out new MagSafe wallets that look more like traditional wallets.

macOS 27 Golden Gate, macOS Tahoe 26.7, and macOS Sequoia 15.8 fix 200+ vulnerabilities

If you’re on the fence about installing macOS 27 Golden Gate , Apple’s lengthy list of security fixes might be enough to convince you.

iOS 27 adds new opt-in setting for sharing data to improve Apple’s Foundation Models

After several months of beta testing, Apple released Siri AI to the public today as part of iOS 27 and its other OS updates. During setup, users will see a new prompt asking whether they’d like to opt in to improve Siri and Apple Intelligence. Here’s what that means. more…

Our top iPhone 18 Pro accessories to upgrade your setup

We are taking look at some of the iPhone 18 Pro accessories we are picking up for ourselves this year before Friday’s delivery day.

SmartGym 8 brings natural-language workout creation, Siri AI integration, more

SmartGym is out with a massive update today that introduces AI-powered workout creation, management, deeper Siri integration, and several features that leverage the new possibilities of iOS 27, iPadOS, and watchOS 27. Here are the details. more…

Here’s everything new for Apple Wallet in iOS 27

iOS 27 launched today for iPhone, here’s what’s new for the Apple Wallet app in the latest major software update. more…

iOS 27 uses a waitlist for accessing Siri AI

iOS 27 is officially here, but if you’re hoping to try the new Siri AI, you might have to wait a bit longer, because Apple is using a waitlist for access. more…

Here’s every security fix included in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27

In addition to publishing the security content for macOS 27, macOS 26.7, and macOS 15.8 , Apple has now detailed the fixes included in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 , also released today. Here are the details. more…

Here’s what’s new with parental control features in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27

Included in today’s 2027 system updates from Apple are several new Screen Time and parental control features aimed at giving parents more control over how their kids use their devices. Here are the details. more…

X and SpaceXAI move to drop Apple from antitrust lawsuit, keep claims against OpenAI

X and SpaceXAI today filed a motion to voluntarily dismiss their claims against Apple in the antitrust lawsuit they brought against the company and OpenAI. Here are the details. more…

XChat, X’s standalone messaging app, currently unavailable on App Store [U]

XChat, X’s standalone messaging app for iPhone and iPad, is currently unavailable on the App Store. more…

9to5Mac Daily: September 14, 2026 – Apple retail changes, iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac .

Gentler Streak and The Outsiders’ iOS 27 updates add Siri AI, onscreen awareness support, more

The unstoppable team at Gentler Stories is out today with updates to both of its exercise-tracking apps, taking advantage of the new Siri AI and other capabilities introduced with iOS 27 . Here are the details. more…

I discovered a little-known Android gesture that makes sending one-handed text messages effortless

An underutilized gesture

I didn't expect to love this Gemini feature, but now I use it every day

I no longer rely on Circle to Search

Kobo is more Kindle-like with its latest change

Kobo's CEO shared some excellent news over the weekend