March 20, 1997: Apple launches its Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh, a futuristic, special-edition Mac that’s ahead of its time in every way. Not part of any established Mac line, it brings a look (and a price!) unlike anything else available — and Apple delivers them to buyers in a limo! And yet the Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh … Read more
Forget the M2 iPad Air and get the iPad Air 5 for $150 off. Photo: Apple Apple’s iPad Air lineup could get a refresh soon. But if you cannot wait for the new tablet’s imminent announcement and want an iPad Air, you can score a hefty $150 off on it right now. This fantastic deal … Read more
In Woot’s sale, you can get a compact and capable iPhone SE 2 for just $126. Photo: the Hacker 34 “iPhone Extravaganza!” That’s what Woot is calling its latest blowout sale on refurbished iPhones. From handsets going back to iPhone X up through recent models like iPhone SE (2nd generation) and iPhone 14 Plus, Woot’s … Read more
Apple’s Safari web browser packs loads of privacy features that will keep your online activity hidden from ad networks, user tracking and data farms. But are you sure you have everything turned on? Some of Apple’s most important privacy-protecting features don’t come enabled by default. In light of Google baking ever-more invasive user tracking into … Read more
Journey’s new Axie 10,000mAh Global Charger and Power Bank is a handy, MagSafe-compatible 3-in-1 charging device that comes with three extra plugs and a travel case for use worldwide. It’s designed for international travel. But it’s a great little charger for use at home, too, as a wall charger or as a power bank you … Read more
A firmware update out for AirTag has begun gradually rolling out. You’ll probably want it, but it turns out that updating the software for Apple’s item tracker is both easy and hard. You don’t have to jump through hoops, but neither do you have much control. Here’s what you need to do. AirTag update: It’s … Read more
You might be able to ditch the screen protector with the iPhone 17 in 2025. Screenshot: Apple Apple could give the iPhone 17’s display a big anti-reflective update. A new rumor says that the 2025 iPhone might feature a “super-hard anti-reflective layer,” which is also more scratch-resistant. Seemingly, Apple will use a new layer of … Read more
See what Windows 11 can do for less than $33 this Labor Day. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals Not every Cult of Mac reader is all Mac, all the time. We know many of you use PCs for various reasons — and here’s the Windows 11 Pro sale you’ve been waiting for. For a limited … Read more
Belkin just launched one of the first multi-device charging stands with Qi2. Photo: Belkin The Belkin BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand with Qi2 offers 15W charging for iPhone and other Qi2-enabled handsets, fast charging for Apple Watch, and optimal charging for AirPods, too. This third version of Belkin’s charging stand launched Tuesday. New … Read more
March 19, 1990: The ultra-fast Macintosh IIfx makes its debut, sporting a hefty price tag appropriate for such a speedy machine. The fastest Macintosh of its day, it boasts a CPU running at a “wicked fast” 40 MHz. It gains an additional speed bump from a pair of Apple-designed, application-specific integrated circuits. Prices start at … Read more