A ‘deeply distraught’ Tim Cook pledges to lobby Washington on immigration: report
Published: Feb 5nd 2026 7:43am on 9to5Mac
Bloomberg reports that Tim Cook held an all-hands meeting with Apple employees today to address fears about immigration and deportation. Here are the details.
more…iPhone 17 leads Apple earnings record, new MacBooks near, and a mysterious $2B acquisition
Published: Feb 5nd 2026 7:37am on 9to5Mac
Benjamin and Chance speculate on Apple’s mysterious acquisition of Q.ai, the company’s second biggest acquisition ever. The iPhone 17 is a veritable smash hit, leading to an all-time quarterly earnings record. And Apple redesigns the order flow for buying a new Mac, with new MacBooks just around the corner.
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Xpeng reveals first images of GX flagship SUV with Range Rover styling and steer-by-wire
Published: Feb 5nd 2026 7:33am on Electrek
Xpeng has unveiled the first official images of the GX, its new flagship six-seat SUV that takes clear design inspiration from the Range Rover while packing the company’s most advanced technology yet.
The Chinese EV maker shared three images of the GX on Weibo today, revealing a sleek full-size SUV that will compete directly with premium rivals like the Li Auto L9, Huawei’s Aito M9, Zeekr 9X, and the upcoming Nio ES9.
more…Gift endless memories this Valentine’s Day with over 50% off pCloud Lifetime storage
Published: Feb 5nd 2026 7:21am on 9to5Mac
In the digital age, memories are the most valuable thing we save and share. This year, pCloud is offering a way to secure those moments forever with a massive Valentine’s Day promotion for their Lifetime Cloud Storage plans.
From February 5 through February 17, 2026, 9to5Mac readers can save over 50% on pCloud’s 1TB, 2TB, and 10TB Lifetime plans. It’s the perfect opportunity to pay once and protect your data for life.
more…Apple TV users get $2/month Peacock, including Super Bowl and Olympics
Published: Feb 5nd 2026 7:17am on 9to5Mac
Peacock is about to air two of the biggest TV events of the year: the Super Bowl and the Olympics. And if you’re an Apple TV subscriber, you can add on Peacock for only $2/month. Here are the details.
more…Anthropic reveals new Opus 4.6 model with more autonomy and better focus
Published: Feb 5nd 2026 7:03am on 9to5Mac
Anthropic has announced its latest AI model with Claude Opus 4.6. The new version arrives just two months after the previous model upgrade.
more…Segway GT3 SuperScooter at $1,500 low, EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max new $829 low + increased exclusive DELTA Pro Ultra savings, more
Published: Feb 5nd 2026 7:00am on Electrek
We’ve got an exciting edition of Green Deals filled with new and returning low prices alike, starting with Segway’s highly advanced GT3 SuperScooter back at its $1,500 low and featuring Apple Find My, proximity locking, navigation, and so much more. From there, we have been surprised by a wide array of EcoFlow device lows, starting with the latest flash sale that has dropped the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station to a new $829 low. We also have increased exclusive savings on the DELTA Pro Ultra X Portable Power Station at a new $6,899 low ($1,400 off), as well as the bundled DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station, Smart Home Panel 2, and FREE trolley at a new $4,319 low ($3,479 off). There’s also EcoFlow’s solar-charging Power Hat at a steal of a price, Worx’s Nitro 24-inch cordless electric hedge trimmer, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System officially launching with $2,846+ savings, the early-bird perks on Velotric’s upcoming Discover 3 and Discover M e-bikes, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
more…Apple was once ‘carpet bombing’ Tesla with recruiting calls, per Elon Musk
Published: Feb 5nd 2026 6:59am on Electrek
Apple once had ambitions of building an electric car, and during that period, per a new interview with Elon Musk, the company was “relentlessly” trying to poach Tesla employees.
more…Apple was once ‘carpet bombing’ Tesla with recruiting calls, per Elon Musk
Published: Feb 5nd 2026 6:47am on 9to5Mac
Apple once had ambitions of building an electric car, and during that period, per a new interview with Elon Musk, the company was “relentlessly” trying to poach Tesla employees.
more…Subaru is now building EVs in-house, starting with a new electric SUV
Published: Feb 5nd 2026 6:29am on Electrek
The new electric SUV is now rolling off the production line at Subaru’s Gunma Yajima Plant, the first time an EV has been made at the facility.
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