Shoot 10 studios Microsoft’s Xbox division can’t take a break these days. Forza Horizon, from the studio Playground Games, was supposed to arrive on May 19, but was leaked online and hacked by hackers, Chronicle of video games reported. Downloads of the PC version began appearing on sharing sites like GameDrive after Steam users reportedly got their hands on an unencrypted preloaded version of the game. It appears that Playground Games itself uploaded the preload files to Steam without encryption, and these were quickly shared by hackers. Links to the…
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Benjamin and Chance give their thoughts on Pride’s new lineup of wallpapers and watch bands for 2026, and talk about a new watch face rumored to ship with watchOS 27. Also, in our seemingly recurring segment on Mac desktop supply constraints, Apple stopped selling the $599 Mac mini altogether this week. Additionally, the company shares some curious information about its future strategy during its first quarterly earnings call featuring new CEO John Ternus. And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple loves to talk about customer satisfaction numbers for its products, but we give our personal perspective on how the product lines…
Rumors have been indicating for some time now that this fall’s iPhone lineup will see a major change, with no launch of the base iPhone 18. And we just got even more evidence of an iPhone 18 release date delay via a new leak. iPhone 17 base production extended longer than usual, leak says, highlighting iPhone 18 delay This fall’s iPhone launch event would normally be called the iPhone 18 event. But evidence continues to mount that no base iPhone 18 model will debut this year. Instead, Apple’s new flagship lineup is expected to include the iPhone 18 Pro and…
Claims that Apple is considering dropping MagSafe are an interesting rumor, but fall apart when current iPhone hardware, Apple’s accessory strategy, and the Qi2 standard are taken into account.A post on Chinese social platform Weibo claims that Apple is debating internally whether future iPhones should continue to include MagSafe and presents it as a design compromise. This claim seems plausible at first, as Apple explores thinner designs and new form factors.But a closer look at how MagSafe fits into the iPhone shows that the argument doesn’t hold up. The claim centers on the idea that magnets impose significant compromises in…
Bonus coupons are dropping MacBook Air M5 prices this week, with 13-inch and 15-inch models dropping, including configurations with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.B&H’s MacBook Air sale offers bonus discounts in the form of in-cart coupons on top of already discounted prices. With 13- and 15-inch models on sale, now is the perfect time to pick up a just-released thin and light laptop powered by Apple’s M5 chip.Save up to $180 on M5 MacBook Airs MacBook Air 13-inch (24GB, 1TB) in Sky Blue: $1,329 ($170 off) 15-inch MacBook Air (16GB, 512GB) at midnight: $1,129 ($170 off) 15-inch MacBook…
Signify, the company behind Philips Hue and WiZ smart lights, is launching a new Sports Live feature that connects lighting effects to real-time live sports data. The new feature will arrive in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to kick off in June. Sports Live will bring real-time match synchronization to Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting connected by WiZ The company says the new Sports Live feature will begin rolling out in May before a full release in June. This feature will allow smart lights to react to in-game moments to create a more immersive visual experience. Sports…
I’m sure most of us are currently obsessed with AMD’s X3D processors. This is an easy recommendation for gamers, and I completely understand why. Ever since I ditched my 5900X for a 5800X3D, I’ve been a big fan myself as it finally allowed my RTX 4090 to stretch its legs at 1440p. That’s why I recently upgraded to the 9800X3D, even though I didn’t necessarily need it. When you see this kind of increase in FPS and GPU usage, it’s hard not to want to revisit it. But that doesn’t mean everyone should grab the newest X3D processors on the…
You’ll find some great deals this week on Apple’s MacBook Air M5, Apple Watch Series 11, and a few AirPods models. The highlight is the 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 Cellular at the new all-time lowest price of $399.00, a $130 discount available at Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these providers. When you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us operate the site. MacBook Air M5 What’s the problem? Take $149 off MacBook Air M5 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find…
The standard iPhone 17 was the world’s best-selling smartphone in the first quarter of 2026. During the first quarter of 2026, the base iPhone 17 became the best-selling smartphone in the world, outperforming not only the competition but also premium iPhone models.Across the world, and particularly in key markets like China and the United States, the iPhone 17 range has proven to be very popular with consumers. Apple made this clear when it revealed its record March quarter results.Apple saw a 20% increase in iPhone sales in China in the first quarter of 2026, as iPhone revenue reached $85.3 billion,…
Apple has released an in-depth look at four emerging filmmakers who used the iPhone 17 Pro Max to shoot new short films as part of the latest MAMI Select: Filmed on iPhone program. Watch them below. “Redefining the art form” A new article from Apple Newsroom details how four filmmakers used the advanced capture capabilities of the iPhone 17 Pro Max to produce their entries for this year’s MAMI Mumbai Film Festival in the Shot on iPhone category. From challenging lighting conditions in Shreela Agarwal’s 11.11 to Ritesh Sharma’s use of Cinematic Mode in She Sells Seashells, Robin Joy’s reliance…