Apple’s new acquisition could solve my biggest AI problem
Published: Jan 29nd 2026 8:01am on 9to5Mac
Apple has acquired Q.ai in a deal estimated around $2 billion. Though there’s still a lot we don’t know, some of the details surrounding Q.ai’s work have me very excited for the future of Apple’s AI and Siri offerings.
more…Here’s how to listen live to Apple’s Q1 2026 earnings call
Published: Jan 29nd 2026 7:46am on 9to5Mac
Later today, Apple will release its Q1 2026 earnings, which are expected to be the company’s best ever, per Tim Cook’s own expectations. Here’s how you can listen in live.
more…Apple won’t sell you its in-store display accessories, but you can buy them here
Published: Jan 29nd 2026 6:43am on 9to5Mac
Have you ever wished you could buy the stand or charger used to display the iPhone and other products inside Apple Stores? A website called AppleUnsold might be the best way to do that.
more…Apple acquires secretive Q․ai startup for $2 billion
Published: Jan 29nd 2026 5:41am on 9to5Mac
Apple has acquired an Israeli-based AI startup called Q.AI, according to a new report from the Financial Times. The report says the deal is valued at close to $2 billion, making it one of Apple’s largest acquisitions ever.
more…Hands-on: This tiny MagSafe controller brings real buttons and a retro feel to your iPhone
Published: Jan 29nd 2026 4:58am on 9to5Mac
Some of my earliest memories go back to the late 90s when the Game Boy Color launched. I remember being six or seven years old, walking into a store with my dad to pick up a Game Boy Color and a copy of Pokémon Blue. I spent countless hours playing that Game Boy, and looking back, it played a major role in sparking the tech interest I still carry today. Fast forward to 2026, and mobile gaming has evolved in ways we could not have imagined back then. Touchscreens are incredibly capable, but nothing truly replaces the tactility of real buttons, and most controllers are not portable enough to justify carrying everywhere. So when I saw just how tiny and lightweight the abxylute M4 Snap-On Mobile Controller was, I knew I had to test it for myself. Here is what you should know.
more…Deals: AirTag 2 – buy 4, get 1 for $1, most affordable M5 iPad Pro up to $213 off, Trail Loop, Crossbody Strap 55% off, more
Published: Jan 29nd 2026 4:41am on 9to5Mac
- Apple Watch Ultra Alpine Loop Light Blue/Black | M $60 (Reg. $99)
- Apple Watch Ultra Alpine Loop Light Blue/Black | L $83 (Reg. $99)
- Apple Watch Ultra Alpine Loop Light Blue/Natural | M $69 (Reg. $99)
- Apple Watch Ultra Alpine Loop Terra Cotta/Black | L $65 (Reg. $99)
- Apple Watch Ultra Trail Loop Bright Blue/Black | M/L $50 (Reg. $99)
- Apple Watch Ultra Trail Loop Bright Blue/Natural | S/M $55 (Reg. $99)
- Apple Watch Ultra Ocean Band Anchor Blue/Black $60 (Reg. $99)
- Apple Watch Ultra Ocean Band Neon Green/Black $77 (Reg. $99)
- Apple Watch Ultra Ocean Band Neon Green/Natural $68.50 (Reg. $99)
- And even more…
Now even lower: Official Anchor Blue Apple Watch Ultra Ocean Band hits all-time low at 40% off
Official Apple Crossbody Strap now up to 55% off: Additional colors hit new Amazon lows from $26.50
Best Buy thinks you might actually want to buy Apple’s 32-inch 6K Pro Display XDR – it’s $500 off today
Live again: Rare deal knocks Apple’s official iPhone Air MagSafe Battery to its best Amazon price yet
Today’s accessories and charging deals:
- Don’t miss this 4-port 140W laptop GaN charger while it’s down to just $40 and comes with FREE retractable USB-C cable
- Satechi’s USB4 Mac mini SSD Enclosure can double as portable storage down at $80 (33% off)
- Anker’s display-equipped 7-in-1 Nano Charging Station w/ retractable cables now at $60 Amazon low
- This wildly thin 5K MagSafe power bank is the thinnest one in my EDC, and you can snag it for just $15 today
- Fully replenish a MacBook Air with this 20,000mAh USB-C cable power bank down at just $17
- Save space on your nightstand or desk with Anker’s MagGo Nano 3-in-1 15W Qi2 charging station at $76 (Reg. $90)
- Always know where your luggage is for domestic and international travels with this ExtreLife Find My tag at $24
- Deep discount strikes Anker’s $100 3-in-1 15W Qi2 MagGo wireless charging pad at $50 (All-time low)
- Still live: Anker’s Smart Display Nano Charger now available on Amazon down at $30 Prime shipped
- These leather Apple Watch bands with metal connectors are priced as low as $14 right now
- Neatly store your Apple Watch band collection on Twelve South’s TimePorter down at $22.50
Official Apple iPhone Air Bumper cases now at new Amazon lows from just $15 (Up to 61% off)
You can land an always-on Apple Watch SE 3 today down at $173 (30% off, Open-box ‘excellent’)
While the new AirTag is up for grabs now at $29, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off with the first chance to save on the new Apple tracker – you can now AirPods 4 with ANC at 35% off, but we also spotted one of the best prices yet on the most affordable M5 iPad Pro at up to $213 off the list price. Those offers join new all-time lows on the blue and green Apple Trail Loop, up to 55% off the Apple Crossbody Strap, and a rare $500 off the Apple Pro Pro Display XDR. Head below for a closer look at everything.
more…Apple TV reveals F1 has become it most-watched film ever
Published: Jan 29nd 2026 4:24am on 9to5Mac
Apple TV has just announced that it has a new most-watched film ever: the box office hit F1: The Movie has proven successful in streaming, too.
more…Apple Music is now free for 3 months for new users, details here
Published: Jan 29nd 2026 3:47am on 9to5Mac
Considering switching from Spotify to Apple Music? Now might be the best time to do so, as new Apple Music users are being given 3 free months for a limited time. Here are the details.
more…AirTag’s best feature is now on Apple Watch, here’s how to set it up
Published: Jan 29nd 2026 3:05am on 9to5Mac
Apple’s new AirTag comes with several improvements over the original model, one of which is that it expands AirTag’s best feature—Precision Finding—to the Apple Watch. Here’s how to set it up.
more…1-800-Flowers offers $20 off bouquets when using Apple Pay
Published: Jan 29nd 2026 1:17am on 9to5Mac
If you’re planning to send flowers to anyone for Valentine’s Day, you can get $20 off your order at 1-800-Flowers when using Apple Pay …
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