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YouTube: Unboxing the New M5 Vision Pro
- Griffin’s first impressions of the new M5 Vision Pro.
Latest iOS 26.1 beta lets users toggle off Liquid Glass
- The fourth beta version of iOS 26.1 lets users make Liquid Glass a lot less glass-like. It’s now available for anyone to test.
New rumor details foldable iPhone screen size — and possible delay
- A new rumor from an investment firm details foldable iPhone screen size, plus a possible delay over that tricky hinge mechanism.
Even Apple realizes a $3,000 foldable iPad is sheer lunacy
- Apple’s effort to push its tablet lineup to the cutting edge with a folding iPad has reportedly run into multiple snags.
Top 10 mighty Mac mini workstations
- Into Mac mini setups? Lucky you. The little powerhouse is one of the best desktop computers you can buy. Check out our top 10 looks.
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