Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs attempts a boardroom coup

On May 23, 1985, the Apple co-founder tried to seize control of the company. Steve Jobs' boardroom coup attempt led to his ouster from Apple. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

When you’re about to hop on public Wi-Fi, do this before logging in

Lock down your devices with a VPN and a password manager with the FastestVPN & Security Lifetime Bundle for just $39.99. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Hands-on: Belkin’s new 5K MagSafe battery bank offers a kickstand in a slim design

After being introduced at CES, Belkin has recently started shipping some of its newest MagSafe and Qi2 products for 2026. First up is their slim Qi2 battery bank for iPhone – sporting a built in kickstand. more…

iOS 26.5.1 Update for iPhones Is Likely Coming Soon With More Bug Fixes

Apple may soon release iOS 26.5.1 for iPhone users as a smaller follow-up update focused on stability, security, and bug fixes. The company recently rolled out iOS 26.5 with more than 50 security fixes, but reports from users still point to battery …

Google Defends $20 Billion Apple Search Deal in New Antitrust Appeal Filing

Google has officially appealed the antitrust ruling that found the company illegally maintained dominance in online search, and Apple’s long-running Safari search deal is once again at the center of the fight. In a new filing with the U.S. Court of …

6 leaked iOS 27 features I can’t wait to try

Based on leaks, iOS 27 may not pack flashy new features. But it could end up packing the right features to make the experience feel more polished and reliable. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how…

OpenAI gives Codex for Mac eyes, a remote control and long-term goals

Appshots lets Codex for Mac understand what’s on your screen without having to feed screenshots or paste code. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Samsung Is Building a Hybrid Foldable Frame to Rival iPhone Ultra’s Liquidmetal

Samsung is reportedly developing a new hybrid smartphone frame that combines titanium and aluminum for future foldable devices, and the move appears focused on solving one of the biggest problems in ultra-thin premium phones, heat management. The co…

Apple werkt aan een nieuwe koptelefoon

Apple heeft verschillende koptelefoons in het programma, naast de eigen AirPods Max 2 zijn er ook nog de Beats Solo 4 en de Beats Studio Pro. De U.S....

Tesla finally launched FSD in China. Its rivals have been selling self-driving cars there for years.

Tesla announced on Thursday that its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system is now available in China, listing the country among 10 markets where the technology can be accessed. The announcement on X was short on details and marks the first time Tesl…

SEO teams are tracking keywords. But are they tracking what ChatGPT says about their brand?

When someone searches Google, you can see exactly where you rank. When someone asks ChatGPT for a software recommendation, you have no idea whether your brand comes up at all. That gap is widening, and most rank-tracking tools were not built to clos…

South Korea’s deputy PM says AI wealth must benefit the public. The Samsung strike showed why.

South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said the wealth created by artificial intelligence must benefit the wider public, warning that the labour tensions that nearly shut down Samsung Electronics this week are not an isolated event but a…

Waymo’s robotaxis keep driving into floods. The software patch didn’t work. Five cities are now shut down.

Waymo suspended robotaxi service across five US cities on 21 May after a software patch it pushed to its entire 3,791-vehicle fleet less than two weeks earlier failed to prevent another autonomous vehicle from driving into standing water. An unoccup…

Corsair is now using Chinese DRAM in its DDR5 kits. Memory prices could finally drop.

Corsair, one of the most recognisable names in PC components, is shipping DDR5 memory modules built with DRAM manufactured by ChangXin Memory Technologies, China’s largest memory chipmaker. Screenshots posted on X by hardware enthusiast @wxnod show …

Xiaomi’s CEO admitted his SUV wasn’t cheap enough to beat Tesla. Then he launched one that is.

Most CEOs would not go on stage and admit their product was not competitively priced against a rival. Lei Jun did exactly that on Wednesday evening, and then launched a model that fixes it. At Xiaomi’s “Human x Car x Home” launch event on 21 May, th…

Apple Records 30 Million iPhone 17 Activations in China During 618 Festival

Apple’s aggressive iPhone 17 discounts in China are already driving massive sales before the country’s annual 618 shopping festival officially begins, and the latest activation numbers show that buyers still prioritize value and premium hardware ove…

9to5Mac Daily: May 22, 2026 – Apple Music AI, hardware changes

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 through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bit…

Apple Vision Pro: Official Trailer for Real Madrid: The Weight of Greatness

Unannounced Apple headphones revealed in FCC documents

A new filing in the FCC database has revealed an unannounced Apple-made Bluetooth headphone. Here are the details. more…

Apple Vision Pro: Official Trailer for Real Madrid: The Weight of Greatness

5 things Apple needs to address before launching the HomePod 3

The HomePod 3 is coming, but Apple has some homework to do first. From Siri’s limitations to HomeKit reliability, here’s what it needs to address. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deal…