Latest news · Nov 11, 2026
Apple's Support Community forums shut down November 20. Save the threads you rely on now
Apple's user forums at discussions.apple.com went read-only on November 10 and will permanently close on November 20, 2026, according to a notice on the site. No new questions or replies are accepted. Apple points users to its official Support site and has not said whether old threads will stay online.
Latest news · Nov 11, 2026
AWS Emulator runs AWS APIs on your laptop for free, and AI agents wrote every line of it
AWS released AWS Emulator on November 11, a free local emulator of AWS APIs for tests and CI that needs no AWS account. AWS says autonomous agents wrote and fixed all of its code with no human review. It skips IAM policy checks, keeps everything in memory and sends telemetry by default. Check the fidelity scores before you drop your current setup.
Latest news · Nov 11, 2026
Gemini Live is now on Apple CarPlay, and it can read your Gmail and calendar on the drive
Google is rolling out the Gemini app to Apple CarPlay worldwide from November 11 for every iPhone Gemini user. Gemini Live talks hands-free from the car display, can summarize Gmail threads and read your calendar, and syncs each chat back to the phone. Update the app and use Gemini Live once on the iPhone first.
Latest review · Keyboards · Nov 9, 2026
HHKB Hybrid Type-S vs Hybrid review: the softer feel won me over
Between the two HHKB Hybrids, the Type-S gets my money. I went in betting on the louder standard model. Three weeks later, feel settled it and sound barely mattered. The layout deserves more thought than either.
9.0
My score after 3 weeksout of 10
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All newsAWS Emulator runs AWS APIs on your laptop for free, and AI agents wrote every line of it
AWS released AWS Emulator on November 11, a free local emulator of AWS APIs for tests and CI that needs no AWS account. AWS says autonomous agents wrote and fixed all of its code with no human review. It skips IAM policy checks, keeps everything in memory and sends telemetry by default. Check the fidelity scores before you drop your current setup.
Gemini Live is now on Apple CarPlay, and it can read your Gmail and calendar on the drive
Google is rolling out the Gemini app to Apple CarPlay worldwide from November 11 for every iPhone Gemini user. Gemini Live talks hands-free from the car display, can summarize Gmail threads and read your calendar, and syncs each chat back to the phone. Update the app and use Gemini Live once on the iPhone first.
Google's $29.99 Pixel Tag goes on sale today. Check your phone for Bluetooth 6.0 first
Google's first Find Hub tracker, the Pixel Tag, goes on sale November 11 at $29.99 for one or $99.99 for a four-pack. It has a stainless steel body, an IP67 rating, a user-replaceable battery rated for up to a year and a button that rings your phone. Google's fine print lists Android 9 or newer and Bluetooth 6.0 or newer, and precision finding needs Ultra-Wideband.
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HHKB Type-S vs standard after three weeks
My money was on the louder board. Three weeks changed that.KeyboardsTested 3 weeksNov 9, 2026
Fire Phoenix BK-F75 Pro after two weeks
Two computers, one keyboard, and a Bluetooth switch that didn't always switch.KeyboardsTested 2 weeksOct 23, 2026
Colmi R09, the $20 smart ring
The sleep data matched my Apple Watch. Colmi’s sizing guide didn’t.WearablesTested 1 weekOct 12, 2026
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 after a month
Nobody in a client meeting has noticed the camera. Two things still hold them back.Smart glassesTested 4 weeksOct 12, 2026
Gawfolk GF005 after two weeks
Same brand as my main monitor, an unusual shape, and a very different score.MonitorsTested 2 weeksOct 11, 2026
Gawfolk GF270J after two weeks
Budget 4K at a refresh rate Macs rarely get. Two weeks in, one thing I miss.MonitorsTested 2 weeksOct 11, 2026
SoloCast after three years
Three years of calls. Then I moved it 15 cm and people stopped hearing me.MicrophonesTested 3+ yearsOct 11, 2026
AirPods Pro 3 after 10 months and 3 pairs
Ten months, three pairs, and I still reach for them first.HeadphonesTested 10 monthsSep 29, 2026
Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen) after watchOS 27
Apple dropped it from watchOS 27. That changes who should buy one used.WearablesTested 10 monthsSep 29, 2026
Buying guides
All 31 guidesTaking GTA VI launch day off: a remote lead's checklist
GTA VI launches Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Book the day now, hand off by Wednesday, and start the 212 GB pre-load tonight.Nov 11, 2026What a remote tech leader carries in a tech pouch
Seven picks for about $302: one 67W charger for a MacBook and a phone, a 240W cable, a 25W MagSafe bank, an AirTag, a Find My wallet, a key organizer and a 1L pouch to hold it all.Nov 9, 2026Best MagSafe power bank for iPhone 17 Pro Max in 2026
Buy the Baseus PicoGo AM52 at $59.99: it's Qi2.2 certified for the iPhone 17 Pro Max's full 25W, and Macworld measured 0% to 50% in 36 minutes. Pay $109.99 for the Anker MagGo 2 Pro only if you want a stand and a fan.Nov 8, 2026Best Thunderbolt dock for a MacBook Pro in 2026: match it to your chip
On a base M5 or M6 MacBook Pro, buy the CalDigit TS4 at $379.99: its ports are Thunderbolt 4, so a Thunderbolt 5 dock costs more for the same 40Gb/s. On an M5 Pro or Max, buy the CalDigit TS5 Plus.USB hubsNov 7, 2026Colmi R09 sizing: how to pick your size before you order
Measure the exact finger you'll wear the Colmi R09 on, then match its circumference to Colmi's chart. Colmi's guide sent me a size 11 that didn't fit my index finger, and the store only takes back unworn rings.WearablesNov 6, 2026Colmi R09 vs Oura Ring 5: start with the $20 ring
Buy the Colmi R09 first. It costs $20 to $60 with no subscription, and on the nights it fit, it matched my Apple Watch Ultra. Pay $399 plus $69.99 a year for Oura only for the app.WearablesNov 6, 2026
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Seven apps that didn't talk to each other, one codebase for web and iOS, and eleven days of App Store review.
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