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My Apple Watch Doesn’t Support watchOS 27, but Here’s Why I’m Not Buying a New One

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:30:20 -0000

My Series 6 won't be getting watchOS 27, but that's just fine with me.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page.</p><p>On Monday, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-apple-announced-at-wwdc-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Apple announced a new slate of updates coming sometime this fall</a>—among them, iOS 27, macOS 27, and watchOS 27. During the keynote, the company enthusiastically shared that iOS 27 would be available to all iPhones compatible with iOS 26. If your iPhone is currently getting the latest updates from Apple, it will continue to do so for another year. Unfortunately, some of the company's other products weren't so lucky. </p><p>As expected, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-drops-support-intel-based-macs-wwdc-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">macOS 27 Golden Gate marks the end of the line for Intel Macs</a>. Unless you have an Apple silicon Mac, you won't be able to update this fall. It's a similar story for iPadOS 27: Apple is dropping a number of iPads this year, mostly from 2018 and 2019. <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/what-apple-watches-support-watchos-27?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">But the real shock came with watchOS 27</a>: Apple's lineup is now limited to just six Apple Watches, which means there's a decent chance your watch isn't supported this year. While the company developed watchOS 26 for the Series 6, 7, 8, first-gen Ultra and second-gen SE, none of those watches will get the new update in the fall. </p><p>I'm an update guy; I love installing the latest OS version on each of my devices and exploring what's changed since the last update. While I can look forward to that on my iPhone, my Mac, and my iPad this year, my Apple Watch is a different story. I have a Series 6, which means that watchOS 26 is the end of the road for my wearable. If I want to try watchOS 27, I'll need to bite the bullet and upgrade my watch for a Series 9 or newer. The thing is, I'm not going to do that—not yet, anyway. </p><h2 id="why-watchos-27-isnt-worth-buying-an-apple-watch-for">Why watchOS 27 isn't worth buying an Apple Watch for</h2><p>Here's my take: While watchOS 27 seems like a great update, it isn't worth dropping some serious cash on a new Apple Watch. Despite how many Apple Watches didn't make the cut this year, the update doesn't include enough captivating features to make me want to ditch my aging Series 6.</p><p>Like Apple's other flagship updates this year, watchOS 27 is all about AI. There's Siri AI, of course, which, taking Apple at its word, transforms the company's assistant into something more like ChatGPT or Gemini. If I bought a new Apple Watch, I'd be able to ask Siri complex, open-ended questions that it would apparently be able to answer beyond the usual "I don't see 'taco bowl recipes' in your contacts." I could ask it to pull up photos from a trip I took last year, or pick up conversations I had with the assistant on my other Apple devices through the new Siri app. I'm not saying I wouldn't try the new Siri if I had a newer Apple Watch, but as someone who doesn't really use chatbots outside of my reporting, I'm just not enticed by the upgrade here.</p><p>Workout Buddy also gets upgrades this year, tapping into Apple Intelligence to offer new insights about your fitness based on your history. The AI coach now supports Spanish, and you don't even need your iPhone nearby to use it anymore. Unfortunately, my Series 6 never supported Workout Buddy to begin with, so this is a case of not missing what I never had. </p><p>There are some miscellaneous upgrades across the board, too: There's now a new dynamic app grid that might make it easier to find the app you're looking for; watchOS will surface relevant info when on a phone call; there's now perimenopause and menopause support; indoor walks and runs are tracked more accurately; a new single-tap gesture lets you select widgets in Smart Stacks, which also comes with upgraded suggestions. And Apple upgraded Liquid Glass to be a bit more legible across the board. None of these features is bad; they just aren't worth $399 or more to pick up a brand new watch.</p><p>Really, my main temptation here would be the only non-feature Apple is rolling out this year: performance upgrades. The company is taking 2026 as an opportunity to refine its OSes across the board, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/12/watchos-27-improves-apple-watch-performance/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">and on watchOS</a>, the company made improvements to battery life, sleep tracking, media playback, and wifi connectivity, among other boosts. But if I'm buying a new Apple Watch, I expect it to be faster and longer-lasting than my old one anyway, so performance increases in and of themselves aren't necessarily convincing either. </p><h2 id="my-apple-watch-still-works-great">My Apple Watch still works great</h2><p>Is my Apple Watch about five years old? Yes. Is the microphone a bit "hard of hearing" these days? Yes. Does the battery last as long as it did when I got it? Absolutely not. Does it do just about everything I need it to? You betcha. </p><p>In recent years, the Apple Watch achieved something similar to the iPhone: The improvements year-over-year are so slight that there's little reason to upgrade on a frequent basis. Apple released the Series 6 back in 2020, and yet, it does everything I expect an Apple Watch to do; I can track my workouts indoors and out; I can keep tabs on my sleep habits, and evaluate health trends over time; I can quickly respond to texts from friends on my wrist (even if the interface is starting to slow down); and I can check on simple stats without taking out my iPhone, like the weather, my upcoming schedule, or, of course, the time. </p><p>I'm sure I'd get a kick out of a faster watch with a better battery life, but that wouldn't really make a difference for me day-to-day. Unfortunately for Apple, my Series 6 is too good to give up, even for watchOS 27. </p><h2 id="my-apple-watch-will-still-get-security-updates">My Apple Watch will still get security updates</h2><p>The most important updates in my book are security patches. While I have no hesitation in keeping a device once it stops receiving new features, I stop using it once it no longer gets the latest security updates. Internet-connected devices need the latest patches or else they're vulnerable to hackers armed with the latest exploits. </p><p>Luckily, Apple continues to issue security patches for devices after it drops official software support. There's no guarantee how long that'll last, but back in May, <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/127114" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">the company seeded a security update for iOS 15</a>, which covers devices as old as the iPhone 6S. Apple originally released that back in 2015, and while I don't necessarily expect the company to release a watchOS 26 security patch in 2031, I feel pretty confident my Series 6 will be protected from vulnerabilities for the foreseeable future. </p><h2 id="apples-other-updates-arent-worth-upgrading-for-either">Apple's other updates aren't worth upgrading for either</h2><p>My Apple Watch is my only Apple device that isn't getting an update this year, but I'm not sure I'd be tempted to upgrade my iPhone, iPad, or Mac if any of them were getting the OS axe as well. On each, Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, and performance upgrades are the headliners, with smaller features and changes accompanying the updates, too. It's great that macOS has ultrawide display support, or that all three updates will update compromised passwords on your behalf. But if my "outdated" iPhone, iPad, or Mac still does all the things I need it to do, none of these updates are worth the cost of upgrading.</p><p>That's not to say it's a bad thing to upgrade. Some of Apple's current devices are the best they've ever made. You cannot go wrong with <a href="https://zdcs.link/9ZA2Xg?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=an%20Apple%20silicon%20Mac&short_url=9ZA2Xg&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">an Apple silicon Mac</a>, and my <a href="https://zdcs.link/aD8wMk?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iPhone%2017%20Pro%20Max&short_url=aD8wMk&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">iPhone 17 Pro Max</a> is the most durable Apple product I've ever owned. Still, I wouldn't make a decision purely based on this year's updates. If it's time for a new phone or computer, of course upgrade. If yours is trucking along just fine, consider keeping it for the time being. </p>

I’m a Deals Writer, and These Are My Top 10 Tech Deals This Week

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0000

Find great deals on the newest Sonos Arc Ultra, the Nintendo Switch 2, the latest Apple Watch, AirPods Max, and more.

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Now that it's Friday, I've gathered together <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/best-deals-live-blog" target="_blank">this week's sales highlights</a>, all of which I've vetted using my favorite <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools" target="_blank">price-tracking tools</a> to make sure they are actually good deals. </p><p>This week, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-you-need-to-know-about-prime-day-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">early Prime Day deals</a> have started, and you can find bargains on the newest Sonos Arc Ultra, the Nintendo Switch 2, the latest Apple Watch, AirPods Max, and more.</p><div class="shadow-b-2 mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-[#F0F0F0] px-6 py-2 shadow-lg md:px-12" role="region" aria-label="Products List" x-data="{ showMore: false }"> <a 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Right now, both versions of the Series 11 (the GPS model and the GPS + cellular model) are on sale during Amazon's early <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-you-need-to-know-about-prime-day-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank"><u>Prime Day deals</u></a>. The <a href="https://zdcs.link/9gX8N0?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=GPS%20version&short_url=9gX8N0&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>GPS version</u></a> starts at $299 (originally $399) and the <a href="https://zdcs.link/ak1bP0?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=GPS%20%2B%20Cellular%20version&short_url=ak1bP0&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>GPS + Cellular version</u></a> starts at $399 (originally $499). If you're looking for the <a href="https://zdcs.link/av8NW0?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=bigger%2046mm%20size&short_url=av8NW0&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>bigger 46mm size</u></a>, they're both also at least $100 off in the GPS and cellular versions—and these are the lowest prices these models have ever reached, according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools-1692745053" target="_blank"><u>price-tracking tools</u></a>.</p><h2 id="this-massive-tcl-mini-led-tv-is-1000-off">This massive TCL Mini-LED TV is $1,000 off</h2><p>The QM7K is last year's mid-tier QD-Mini LED smart TV, and it offers <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/tcl-65-inch-qled-qm7k-amazon-deal" target="_blank"><u>great value for your money</u></a>. Right now, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QpBOPR?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=TCL%2098QM7K&short_url=QpBOPR&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>TCL 98QM7K</u></a> is currently selling for $1,997.99, down from its regular $2,999.99 price and the lowest price recorded so far, according to price trackers. Its highlights include a bright panel, making it great for sunlit rooms. It has deep blacks and almost no light bloom, giving it that premium picture quality.</p><h2 id="this-is-your-best-chance-to-get-the-switch-2-before-the-price-spikes">This is your best chance to get the Switch 2 before the price spikes</h2><p>If you've been holding off on buying a <a href="https://zdcs.link/QG8RyY?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Nintendo%20Switch%202&short_url=QG8RyY&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Nintendo Switch 2</u></a>, now might be the time to pull the trigger. Right now, Woot is offering a one-time sale on the new console, and first-time customers can knock an extra $15 off the price by using the promo code NEW15 at checkout through June 19, with a limit of one per customer. The timing of this deal is even more noteworthy, given that Nintendo recently announced that the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/nintendo-just-raised-the-price-of-the-nintendo-switch-2?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank"><u>price of the Switch 2</u></a> would increase in September.</p><h2 id="this-is-your-chance-to-get-the-airpods-pro-3-for-179">This is Your chance to get the AirPods Pro 3 for $179</h2><p>The <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/airpods-pro-3-deal-early-prime-day-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">latest AirPods Pro</a> are a big step up. The third iteration of Apple's iconic earbuds comes with a number of quality-of-life and software improvements that make them worth the typical premium over the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QOjvwD?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=AirPods%20Pro%202&short_url=QOjvwD&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>AirPods Pro 2</u></a>—and right now, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/z7RdnL?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=AirPods%20Pro%203&short_url=z7RdnL&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>AirPods Pro 3</u></a> are even cheaper than the previous generation. They're <a href="https://zdcs.link/z7RdnL?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=%24179%20on%20Amazon&short_url=z7RdnL&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>$179 on Amazon</u></a> as an <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-you-need-to-know-about-prime-day-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank"><u>early Prime Day deal</u></a>, down from $249 and matching their lowest price ever, according to price tracking tools.</p><h2 id="the-sonos-arc-ultra-is-200-off">The Sonos Arc Ultra is $200 off</h2><p>You can get Sonos' latest flagship soundbar, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/Qb8vAo?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Arc%20Ultra&short_url=Qb8vAo&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Arc Ultra</u></a>, for $899 (originally $1,099) after a $200 discount. The Arc Ultra succeeded the already excellent <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/sonos-arc-soundbar-amazon-deal" target="_blank"><u>Arc Soundbar</u></a>, adding Bluetooth and a more immersive audio experience, with deeper bass and clearer dialogue, according to PCMag's "<a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sonos-arc-ultra" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>outstanding</u></a>" review. This is a <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/sonos-arc-ultra-soundbar-sale-may-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">very long soundbar</a>, measuring 2.95 by 46.38 by 4.35 inches, so make sure you have the space for it.</p><h2 id="the-samsung-s90f-oled-tv-is-less-than-1000">The Samsung S90F OLED TV is less than $1,000</h2><p>If you're looking for an OLED that offers the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/best-budget-oled-tvs?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank"><u>best value for your money in 2026</u></a>, consider the <a href="https://zdcs.link/ak16Pr?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=50-inch%20Samsung%20S90F%20OLED&short_url=ak16Pr&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>50-inch Samsung S90F OLED</u></a>. It's always been a great value option (for an OLED), but right now it's going for $979 (originally $1,999.99). This is the lowest price this TV has ever reached. The S90F is the lowest-priced OLED TV from Samsung's 2025 lineup, and a step below the more <a href="https://zdcs.link/av8lW7?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=premium%20S95F&short_url=av8lW7&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>premium S95F</u></a>. For around half the price, the S90F cuts out some features that might not be essential for you anyway: It has lower brightness (though it's still pretty good) no anti-reflective coating, and no connection box (that is, an external input/output hub with HDMI, power, and USB for reducing cable clutter). </p><h2 id="the-bose-quiet-comfort-ultra-earbuds-are-40-off">The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Earbuds are 40% off</h2><p>The fantastic first-generation <a href="https://zdcs.link/9YRvlm?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Bose%20QuietComfort%20Ultra%20earbuds&short_url=9YRvlm&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds</u></a> are going for $179 (originally $299) on Amazon, the lowest price they've ever reached. Though they're an older model, the first-gen Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth earbuds are still excellent earbuds in 2026. They received an <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>"outstanding" review</u></a> from PCMag, not just for their best-in-class ANC, but for their great audio quality in general, Spatial audio support, and diverse <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/what-are-bluetooth-codecs-a-guide-to-everything-from-aac-to-sbc" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>codec Bluetooth</u></a> support with AAC and AptX, which makes them great for Android and Apple users alike.</p><h2 id="the-best-apple-headphones-are-50-off">The best Apple headphones are $50 off</h2><p>The new <a href="https://zdcs.link/QrJ7gE?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=AirPods%20Max%202&short_url=QrJ7gE&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>AirPods Max 2</u></a> are getting their <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/airpods-max-2-sale-may-2026" target="_blank">first decent discount</a>, currently $499.99 (originally $549.99), their lowest price yet. The biggest upgrades to the AirPods Max 2 include the new "dynamic range" amplifier and Apple's H2 chip (no longer the H1). But there are <a href="https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/airpods-max-2-vs-airpods-max-1-comparison/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>many other upgrades</u></a> that are also worth noting.</p><h2 id="my-favorite-travel-headphones-are-200-off">My favorite travel headphones are $200 off</h2><p>The <a href="https://zdcs.link/aoJrn6?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=JBL%20Tour%20One%20M3%20headphones&short_url=aoJrn6&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>JBL Tour One M3 headphones</u></a> are my <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/jbl-tour-one-m3-headphones-review" target="_blank"><u>favorite traveling headphones</u></a>, but <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/these-jbl-tour-one-m3-headphones-upgrade-of-the-week" target="_blank"><u>Lifehacker writer Stephen Johnson</u></a> said he liked them so much they turned him into an audio snob. They're on sale for $299.95 (originally $449.95), the lowest price Amazon has ever offered.</p><h2 id="this-100-inch-hisense-qled-is-1200-off">This 100-inch Hisense QLED is $1,200 off</h2><p>This <a href="https://zdcs.link/aB8woE?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Hisense%20U8QG%20QLED%20TV&short_url=aB8woE&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Hisense U8QG QLED TV</u></a> is a huge 100-inch QLED TV—and right now, it’s more than $1,200 off, taking it down to $2,797.96, its lowest price ever. With Mini-LED backlighting, this TV gets super bright—it can hit up to 5,000 nits peak brightness and has up to  5,600 local dimming zones. 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Five Hacks Every Meta Smart Glasses User Should Know

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0000

You can get more out of your Meta smart glasses.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page.</p><p>I've been wearing Ray-Ban Meta glasses almost every day <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/what-i-learned-after-ray-ban-glasses?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">for over a year.</a> They're great for snapping hands-free photos, catching up on notifications, and listening to podcasts on bike rides, but they aren't the most customizable tech product out there. Still, they're not totally hack-proof. Below are five ways to mod your Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smart glasses, use them in ways that are not "officially sanctioned," and generally make your smart glasses a little smarter than everyone else's. </p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRay-Ban-Wayfarer-Large-Shiny-Black-Glasses%2Fdp%2FB0FLYC222N&template=Hacks&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Ray-Ban+Meta+%28Gen+2%29%2C+Wayfarer+Large%2C+Shiny+Black+%7C+Smart+AI+Glasses+for+Men%2C+Women+%E2%80%94+2X+Battery+Life+%E2%80%94+3K+HD+Resolution+%E2%80%94+12+MP+Ultra-Wide+Camera%2C+Audio%2C+Video+%E2%80%94+Transitions%C2%AE+Graphite+Green+Lenses&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&product_uuid=03X6lI6ETPtLWoMpcb40UvV&offer_uuid=05PIzKz1wO2NUd9y3jCS3Hc&pageview_type=RSS&object_type=05PIzKz1wO2NUd9y3jCS3Hc&object_uuid=03X6lI6ETPtLWoMpcb40UvV&data-aps-asin=B0FLYC222N&data-aps-asc-tag=lifehack088-20&data-aps-asc-subtag=05PIzKz1wO2NUd9y3jCS3Hc" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), Wayfarer Large, Shiny Black | Smart AI Glasses for Men, Women — 2X Battery Life — 3K HD Resolution — 12 MP Ultra-Wide Camera, Audio, Video — Transitions® Graphite Green Lenses"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), Wayfarer Large, Shiny Black | Smart AI Glasses for Men, Women — 2X Battery Life — 3K HD Resolution — 12 MP Ultra-Wide Camera, Audio, Video — Transitions® Graphite Green Lenses </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $459.00 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/03X6lI6ETPtLWoMpcb40UvV/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1779311841.jpg" alt="Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), Wayfarer Large, Shiny Black | Smart AI Glasses for Men, Women — 2X Battery Life — 3K HD Resolution — 12 MP Ultra-Wide Camera, Audio, Video — Transitions® Graphite Green Lenses" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/03X6lI6ETPtLWoMpcb40UvV/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1779311841.jpg" alt="Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), Wayfarer Large, Shiny Black | Smart AI Glasses for Men, Women — 2X Battery Life — 3K HD Resolution — 12 MP Ultra-Wide Camera, Audio, Video — Transitions® Graphite Green Lenses" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $459.00 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <h2 id="turn-your-meta-glasses-into-a-receipt-scanner-and-sorter">Turn your Meta glasses into a receipt scanner and sorter</h2><p>I'm an upstanding citizen, so I categorize my receipts for tax purposes dutifully. But I don't like doing it at all, so I figured out how to use my Meta glasses as an almost-totally-automated receipt scanner and organizer. This process saves photos of your receipts in a folder, uses AI to scan them and categorize everything in them, then saves the info in a searchable spreadsheet. And it does it all without you needing to touch a phone or keyboard. </p><h3>What you'll need to set up your Meta glasses as a receipt scanner</h3><ul><li><p>About 15 minutes of free time, depending on how tech-savvy you are.</p></li><li><p>Meta glasses, either Oakley or Ray-Ban</p></li><li><p>A dedicated Gmail account for tax information.</p></li><li><p>Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Photos, and Google Apps Script (all free)</p></li><li><p>A Claude AI API key (a few cents per receipt)</p></li></ul><h3>How scanning receipts with your Meta glasses works</h3><p>Once set up, you'll be able to look at a receipt and say, "Hey, Meta, take a photo." Then say, "Hey, Siri, email that photo to (insert your Gmail address here) with the subject 'receipt.'" Every night, a script automatically reads the receipt, extracts the vendor, date, and amount, logs everything in a spreadsheet, and saves the photo of the receipt in an album. You won't even have to open that mail account until April (but I'd check it occasionally to make sure it's actually working).</p><h3>Setting up your Meta glasses to scan receipts </h3><ul><li><p><strong>Step 1: </strong>Create a dedicated Gmail account for your taxes. This keeps everything clean and separate from your daily inbox. </p></li><li><p><strong>Step 2: </strong>In that tax Gmail account, create a label called "Receipts" and set up a filter so any email with "receipt" in the subject line automatically gets that label. Go to <strong>Settings > Filters and Blocked Addresses > Create new filter</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Step 3: </strong>Create a "Taxes" folder in Google Drive. This is where your receipt spreadsheet will live.</p></li><li><p><strong>Step 4: </strong>Create a Google Sheet called "Receipt Log" with these column headers: Date, Vendor, Amount, Tax Category, Notes, Drive Link.</p></li><li><p><strong>Step 5: </strong>Open your Receipt Log, then click <strong>Extensions > Apps Script</strong>. I wrote a script with the help of Claude AI for this part, which you can find <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10LnszdtG0VMtoiTo--iI8G8QdRvQcBF1alvW-brG0KM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">in the Google Doc here</a>. This tells the AI to look at the receipt and figure out how to put it in the right categories; copy and paste it into Apps Script. </p></li><li><p><strong>Step 6</strong>: Get a Claude API key at <a href="http://console.anthropic.com" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">console.anthropic.com</a>. You might be able to use an AI other than Claude for this project, but I don't know for sure because I haven't tested any others. The cost is a few cents per receipt, so dropping in $5 should cover the year. </p></li><li><p><strong>Step 7</strong>: In Sheets, go to<strong> Project Settings > Script Properties > Add</strong>. Add a property called CLAUDE_API_KEY and paste your key as the value. (Never paste it directly in the code.)</p></li><li><p><strong>Step 8:</strong> Set up a daily trigger so the script runs automatically. In Apps Script, click the clock icon, choose <strong>Add Trigger</strong>, then set it to run "processReceipts" on a daily timer. </p></li></ul><h3>Things to keep in mind when using your Meta glasses to scan receipts</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Save the paper receipts: </strong>You should get an error message if there's an issue reading a specific receipt, but since<strong> </strong>these are tax documents, keep copies of all of them, just in case. </p></li><li><p><strong>Make photos as clear as possible</strong>: AI can only read what your glasses see, so hold the receipt flat, make sure the lighting is decent, and get close enough that the text fills the frame. Meta's camera is in one arm, but it's "aimed" for the middle, so keep the receipt centered as much as possible. Crumpled or backlit receipts will give you less accurate results and may need a quick manual correction. </p></li><li><p><strong>You could use your phone</strong> to take pictures of receipts, too. It's not as elegant, and you have to use your hands, but it's easier to see that you've taken a clear photo. </p></li></ul><h2 id="swap-your-meta-lenses-out-for-different-activities-no-tools-required">Swap your Meta lenses out for different activities (no tools required)</h2><p>Since the camera, speakers, and CPU of Meta glasses live entirely in the frames, you can switch the lenses out easily without fear of damaging your spy-glasses. The lenses of Ray-Ban and Oakley Meta glasses pop right out and click back in without any tools, so you can swap between clear, tinted, polarized, sport, or reading lenses in seconds, depending on what you're doing.</p><p>To replace the lenses, place your thumbs near the bottom of the lens and push firmly and evenly to pop it out. To put a new one in, align it near the temple arm and gently push around the edges until it clicks into place with no gaps. Companies like <a href="https://www.revantoptics.com/collections/meta-smart-sunglasses-replacement-lenses" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Revant Optics</a> and <a href="https://www.vr-wave.store/products/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-prescription-lenses" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">VR Wave</a> make all kinds of lenses cut specifically for all models of Meta frames, both Ray-Ban and Oakley. Options include tinted, mirrored, polarized, and transition lenses, with prices starting around $40. </p><h2 id="enhance-meta-ais-visual-descriptions">Enhance Meta AI's visual descriptions </h2><p>Meta hid a useful feature for its Ray-Ban and Oakley Meta glasses in the accessibility menu. Enhanced visual descriptions give you a more detailed description of what you're seeing, adding details like colors, textures, and how many people are in a room, among other things. The feature was designed for low-vision users, but it's genuinely useful for anyone. To enable it: open the Meta AI app, tap the Glasses icon, then hit the settings gear. From here, head to <strong>Accessibility</strong>, then scroll to find <strong>Detailed Responses</strong>. Once enabled, try saying "Hey Meta, describe what I'm seeing."</p><p>Here are a couple of other ways to make your AI voice better: In Settings, you can change the speed at which your AI voice talks to you. Setting it up to at least 1.25 is a must. In addition, you'd probably think switching to a "celebrity voice" would be annoying, but they generally sound more natural than Meta's stock voices (at least to me). It also doesn't change the things Meta says into what, for example, Awkwafina might say: It's just Awkwafina's voice saying the same thing Meta's voice would. </p><h2 id="turn-your-meta-glasses-into-the-ultimate-memo-app">Turn your Meta glasses into the ultimate memo app</h2><p>I have my best ideas when doing dishes, riding a bike, and juggling—pretty much the worst times to take down a note. So I use this simple but powerful method to turn my glasses into a hands-free brain-dump organizer. Here's how to do it: Create a WhatsApp or Messenger group with you as the only member. Then, whenever a thought hits you when you're cooking, driving, or riding your bike, you can say, "Hey Meta, message (YOU) on WhatsApp: (YOUR BRILLIANT IDEA)." The result is a hands-free, time-stamped, searchable, automatically transcribed log of all your ideas.</p><h2 id="keep-your-meta-glasses-charged-all-day">Keep your Meta glasses charged all day </h2><p>My Meta smart glasses get around eight hours of battery on a single charge, depending on how I use them, which sounds fine until I'm working overtime. Because there's no charging port on the glasses, you might think you'd be stuck with dumb glasses when the power runs out, but you can actually keep Metas going without using the charging case. There are a couple of options for on-your-face charging:</p><ul><li><p>Battery packs like the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QW6erl?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=PrismXR%20Carina%20C1&short_url=QW6erl&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">PrismXR Carina C1</a> snap onto the frame magnetically and connect via the same external charging contacts the cases use. Each adds about two hours of use.</p></li><li><p>If you don't mind a cord running into your pocket, you can add a <a href="https://zdcs.link/ae85Gw?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=clip-on%20cable&short_url=ae85Gw&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">clip-on cable</a> that links to the glasses' charging interface and runs to a power brick in your pocket. This extends the Meta glasses' life to as long as your battery of choice lasts. </p></li></ul><h2 id="dishonorable-mention-blacking-out-the-camera-light">Dishonorable mention: blacking out the camera light</h2><p>It's no secret that you can <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaJSPeJmqis" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">block the indicator light on your Meta glasses</a> and still use the camera, but you shouldn't do this. There might be a few legitimate reasons for it—maybe you're taking wildlife photos and you don't want to spook the animals, or you're using the glasses to take selfie videos in a mirror—but generally, the light is there to make it more obvious to others that you're taking a photo or video, so blacking it out is creepy. </p>

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Apple’s Image Playground Just Caught Up to ChatGPT and Gemini

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I might actually start using Image Playground now.

<p>Among all the other <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-much-gemini-is-in-apple-intelligence" target="_blank">artificial intelligence upgrades</a> Apple is rolling out for us this year, you'll find that there's a significant jump forward in Image Playground's AI image generation abilities. Before now, the app's outputs <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-use-apple-ai-image-generator" target="_blank">were rather limited</a> in terms of size, style, and possible prompts. It was very much AI images for beginners, with the results mostly basic and generic.</p><p>With iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, that's changing. You can try the developer betas now (though <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-install-the-ios-27-beta-now-and-why-you-probably-shouldnt" target="_blank">you probably shouldn't</a>; the public betas are arriving in July), and Apple says the full releases will appear later in the year (most likely around September). Image generation is something both ChatGPT and Gemini have been <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-chatgpt-image-generator-compares-to-gemini-nano-banana-pro" target="_blank">steadily improving</a>, to the point where some generations are difficult to distinguish from real photos. So how does Apple's new and improved Image Playground compare?</p><h2 id="heres-what-image-playground-can-do-now">Here's what Image Playground can do now</h2><p>Open up Image Playground on the newest versions of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS, and you'll see there are several new capabilities. First, you can ask for photorealistic images in the prompt box, as well as the sketches and illustrations previously possible: Ask for a photo of an English meadow or a towering temple, and Image Playground will oblige.</p><p>There's more control over your images, too. You can submit a photo as part of a starting prompt, and you can choose between square, portrait, and landscape orientations for your picture—these options weren't available before. If you want to transport your pet dog to the jungle, that's possible now.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781280325.jpg" alt="Apple Image Playground" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1781280325.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1781280325.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781280325.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">Image Playground can now work with existing images.</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Lifehacker</span> </div> </div> <p>Then there are clever editing tools, similar to those in <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/testing-google-gemini-nano-banana-2" target="_blank">Google's Nano Banana AI model</a>, that let you change specific parts of a generated image without having to render it entirely again. You can use a follow-up prompt to request changes, and even highlight the part of the picture you want to edit.</p><p>You can now change the color of objects, remove objects altogether, change the weather of a scene, whatever you can think of, really. Based on my testing, it all works well, and produces results that look impressive and consistent. I managed to put a cartoon-style cat in a street, and then change the cat's color without affecting the background.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781280325.jpg" alt="Apple Image Playground" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-2.fill.size_800x450.v1781280325.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-2.fill.size_1400x788.v1781280325.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781280325.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">You can use follow-up prompts to make edits.</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Lifehacker</span> </div> </div> <p>Apple says that everything created through Image Playground will have the same SynthID watermark as generations from Google Gemini and ChatGPT, and we know because of Private Cloud Compute that no user images will be stored or accessed by Apple, or used to train any of its models.</p><p>Finally, you can do more with these images too—setting them <a href="https://lifehacker.com/you-can-make-custom-iphone-contact-posters-in-ios-17-1850639809" target="_blank">as Contact Posters</a> or wallpaper for the lock screen, for example. You can find more AI image tools in the Photos app, where you can apply edits similar to those possible in Image Playground to whatever's in your photo library.</p><h2 id="image-playground-versus-the-competition">Image Playground versus the competition</h2><p>Image Playground is much better—no doubt thanks to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/biggest-apple-intelligence-upgrade-yet-is-focused-on-you-and-your-privacy" target="_blank">a boost from Gemini</a>—but even still, the images aren't quite up to the very high bar that Gemini and ChatGPT have set now. You can see below how my request for "a photorealistic image of a small, ancient-looking spaceship floating between the stars, with an Earth-like planet behind it" was interpreted by Image Playground (left), Gemini (center), and ChatGPT (right).</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781280325.jpg" alt="AI images" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-3.fill.size_800x450.v1781280325.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-3.fill.size_1400x788.v1781280325.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781280325.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">The spaceship AI challenge.</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Image Playground / Gemini / ChatGPT</span> </div> </div> <p>Apple does okay, but to my eye, Gemini and ChatGPT generated results that are more immersive and detailed—like something you'd see in an actual science fiction film. There's more detail and more imagination, although to Apple's credit, Image Playground rendered the fastest.</p><p>For the next challenge, I tried asking these AI tools to "move my cuddly toy from my floor to a pebbly beach, with the tide lapping at its edges." Again, all these attempts are good, but Gemini (center) and ChatGPT (right) add extra layers of verisimilitude in terms of color, angle, and texture (though Gemini seems to have created two shorelines).</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-4.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781280325.jpg" alt="AI images" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-4.fill.size_800x450.v1781280325.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-4.fill.size_1400x788.v1781280325.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTY99G1V2C652SS1NYFAZ3D9/images-4.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781280325.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">The toy on the beach challenge.</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Image Playground / Gemini / ChatGPT</span> </div> </div> <p>I asked all three models to remove the toy and just leave the beach, and they all managed it more or less perfectly. These are Photoshop-level edits that used to take me hours, but can now be completed in seconds. It's truly impressive. Gemini and ChatGPT still have the edge in terms of quality, but Image Playground comes built into billions of Apple devices. It's now good enough that many users will likely choose not to switch to something else when they need to generate an image with AI, which might make all the difference.</p>

Here Are the New Parental Controls for iOS 27

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Most of the iOS 27 parental features aren't entirely new.

<p>At <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-apple-announced-at-wwdc-2026" target="_blank">this year's WWDC</a>, Apple dedicated a significant amount of time to child safety and parental controls, highlighting ways that parents can help kids develop healthier habits when using its devices. As <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/946446/apples-screen-time-updates-are-too-little-too-late" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">The Verge</a> (and <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/parentalcontrols/comments/1u0y6jq/ios_27_parental_controls_have_been_reworked_read/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Reddit users</a>) points out, though, most of the features highlighted aren't altogether new. </p><h2 id="screen-time-is-getting-a-redesign">Screen Time is getting a redesign</h2><p>Screen Time will have an upgraded interface, with an at-a-glance view of a child's device usage, including daily averages and most used apps. There's also a quick access button for pausing or allowing device use and changing app schedules. </p><h2 id="ask-to-browse-lets-parents-monitor-website-use">Ask to Browse lets parents monitor website use</h2><p>Ask to Buy is an existing parental control that allows kids to send requests for App Store purchases, which you can approve or deny. The new Ask to Browse feature works similarly: Parents can require kids and teens to ask permission to visit new websites on Safari. These requests come though Messages on the parent's device. Ask to Browse is enabled by default for users under age 13 and can also be added to teens' accounts. This feature may help prevent teens from using their browser to access restricted apps (e.g., social media platforms). </p><h2 id="time-allowances-for-apps-now-come-with-expert-recommendations">Time Allowances for apps now come with expert recommendations</h2><p>Parents already have the ability to set some limits around when and for how long kids can use specific apps. In iOS 27, Time Allowances will show suggestions informed by child development experts, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics. When you select a time allowance, the slider will show whether the limit is "within general guidance" for your child's age. Parents can enable time limits for app categories—including Entertainment, Games, and Social Media—and use the expanded Screen Time Schedules feature to set availability for app categories during certain time periods, such as school hours, after school, and on specific days of the week or weekend. Apps will be assigned to Time Allowances categories <a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0d2gpmml" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">based on developer inputs</a>. One thing that appears to be missing is the ability to get more granular with customized categories, which would allow parents to separate certain social or entertainment apps out from others and assign different limits. </p><h2 id="other-child-safety-updates-coming-to-ios-27">Other child safety updates coming to iOS 27</h2><p>Apple's existing Communication Safety feature, which is on by default for users under 18, blurs nudity in Messages and FaceTime calls. With iOS 27, it will also block violent content and gore detected in shared images and videos. Parents will also get more control over approving new contacts for Messages (including group chats), FaceTime, and Phone. </p>

Facebook Is Down

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:35:44 -0000

Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger are all experiencing issues.

<p>If you tried signing into Facebook this morning—or perhaps Instagram or Messenger—and weren't able to, you aren't alone. A <em>lot </em>of users are finding it difficult to access some of Meta's key apps Friday morning. At this time, it appears as if Meta is running into service issues, meaning Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger may be down. </p><p>According to Downdetector (owned by Lifehacker parent company Ziff Davis), Facebook had over 200,000 user reports as of 10:20 a.m. ET—though I'm not currently able to pull up either Facebook or Instagram's Downdetector pages at the moment. There may be so many users trying to report these sites at once that Downdetector is struggling to keep up, or perhaps there's a wider outage affecting Downdetector as well. </p><p><a href="https://metastatus.com/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">According to Meta's official status site</a>, only Facebook Ads Manager is experiencing issues. This site appears to track only business-facing Meta products, however, so Meta's main products appear to be left off the list. </p><p>In any case, I will keep this article updated with the latest news regarding Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. If this is like most outages, Meta will have these services back up and running shortly.</p>

All the New Features Coming to Messages in iOS 27

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0000

Messages in iOS 27 is more convenient, and comes with a new Drawing app.

<p>While iOS 27 might be focused on Siri AI, there are plenty of other upgrades under the surface. Case in point: The new update brings a number of new features to Messages. The app is getting an AI feature that's actually useful, better notifications, and performance updates that bring faster loading and syncing across devices. Here's everything that's coming to Messages in iOS 27. Note that the update isn't due out until sometime in the fall, and while you can try these features on the iOS 27 beta now, understand the risks involved before you do. <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-install-the-ios-27-beta-now-and-why-you-probably-shouldnt?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">See Lifehacker's explainer here for more information</a>. </p><h2 id="you-can-now-remove-the-voice-message-button">You can now remove the voice message button</h2><p>I do send voice notes here and there, but not nearly enough to justify keeping the voice message button in the chat box. More often than not, I hit that button accidentally and end up sending garbled audio from my pocket. With iOS 27, you can now customize that button. <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-install-the-ios-27-beta-now-and-why-you-probably-shouldnt" target="_blank">Once you've updated to iOS 27</a>, you can go to <strong>Settings > Apps > Messages</strong>, and select <strong>Show in Text Field</strong>. You have three choices here: <strong>Record Audio</strong>, <strong>Start Dictation</strong>, and <strong>None</strong>. I went with "None," but you're free to replace voice messages with dictation too.</p><h2 id="drawing-is-a-new-imessage-app">Drawing is a new iMessage app</h2><p>It's easy to forget that iMessage has "apps," but it looks like Apple hasn't given up on the category yet. In iOS 27, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-apple-announced-at-wwdc-2026" target="_blank">Apple added</a> a new one called Drawing, which allows you to quickly draw something and send it to your contacts. Even if your contact doesn't have iOS 27, they'll still be able to view the drawings you send. To access it, press the <strong>+</strong> button next to the chat box, and you'll see all available iMessage apps.</p><h2 id="apple-is-adding-one-tap-suggestions-in-messages">Apple is adding one-tap suggestions in Messages</h2><p>iOS 27 is also <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/apple-intelligence-brings-powerful-ai-capabilities-into-everyday-experiences/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">adding one-tap suggestions</a> to Messages for iPhones that support Apple Intelligence. I haven't tried this feature yet, but Apple has shared a couple of examples of how this could play out. When someone asks you for photos, Apple says Siri AI can suggest relevant options by recognizing keywords, locations, and people in your photo library. In another scenario, if your friend asks you to bring something to your next meeting, you'll see buttons to add that message to Notes or Reminders.</p><h2 id="ios-will-automatically-try-resending-failed-messages">iOS will automatically try resending failed messages</h2><p>Whenever a message fails to send, it typically sits in the Messages app with a big red exclamation mark next to it. With iOS 27, your iPhone will try to resend these messages. Other reliability updates include faster message loading and faster syncing across devices.</p><h2 id="each-message-gets-its-own-send-indicator">Each message gets its own send indicator</h2><p>When you send a large attachment, like a high-res photo or video, it can add confusion to your chats in Messages, as text messages sent after the photo or video may look like they're waiting for the media to send first. Apple is fixing this in iOS 27 by showing you a send indicator for each individual message. That way, you can see that while a video might still be sending, the message you sent after already went through. </p><h2 id="you-can-search-for-messages-by-phone-number-or-nickname">You can search for messages by phone number or nickname</h2><p>In the Messages app, you can use the search field to look up conversations by phone number, and you'll see all the conversations that include the person who has that number. You can also search for a person's nickname in Messages to reveal all conversations with that person—assuming you've added their nickname to their contact.</p><h2 id="consolidated-notifications-for-message-reactions">Consolidated notifications for message reactions</h2><p>When you're in a big group chat, and 15 people react to your joke, it blows up your iPhone's notifications. Apple's changing that in iOS 27, and will only show a single notification for multiple reactions.</p>

This Ultrawide Asus QD-OLED Monitor Is $350 Off Right Now

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0000

This is one of the best all-in-one monitors on the market, and it's never been cheaper in this early Prime Day deal.

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These Budget-Friendly Samsung Earbuds Are 27% Off Right Now

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

The Galaxy Buds 3 FE combines ANC, AI-enhanced calls, and up to eight hours of battery life—and they're on sale for this early Prime Day deal.

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Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>Samsung's Fan Edition products are designed for people who want most of the flagship experience without paying flagship prices, and the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aMKkEm?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Galaxy%20Buds%203%20FE&short_url=aMKkEm&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Galaxy Buds 3 FE</u></a> follow that formula closely—while Samsung has cut a few premium features compared with the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9gX4Wq?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Galaxy%20Buds%203%20Pro&short_url=9gX4Wq&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Galaxy Buds 3 Pro</u></a>, the Buds 3 FE still cover most of what people actually use every day: active noise cancellation, solid battery life, strong call quality, and tight integration with Samsung devices. And right now, they're on sale for $109.99, down from their regular $149.99 price, which, according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools" target="_blank"><u>price trackers</u></a>, is just a few cents over the lowest price they've reached so far (with <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-you-need-to-know-about-prime-day-2026" target="_blank"><u>Prime Day 2026</u></a> approaching, this is one of the better wireless earbud deals we've come across so far).</p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FGYDF3DD&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Samsung+Galaxy+Buds+3+FE&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&product_uuid=0520MHw27JrN5UbyyjnqzyS&offer_uuid=05xZAJIynkG0BSWZIm7T0jh&pageview_type=RSS&object_type=05xZAJIynkG0BSWZIm7T0jh&object_uuid=0520MHw27JrN5UbyyjnqzyS&data-aps-asin=B0FGYDF3DD&data-aps-asc-tag=lifehack088-20&data-aps-asc-subtag=05xZAJIynkG0BSWZIm7T0jh" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $109.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$149.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $40.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/0520MHw27JrN5UbyyjnqzyS/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1758789212.jpg" alt="Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE Wireless ANC Earbuds (Black)" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/0520MHw27JrN5UbyyjnqzyS/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1758789212.jpg" alt="Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE Wireless ANC Earbuds (Black)" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $109.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$149.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $40.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p> The <a href="https://zdcs.link/aMKkEm?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Buds%203%20FE&short_url=aMKkEm&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Buds 3 FE</u></a> support 24-bit audio playback and include active noise cancellation, making them well-suited for commuting, working in busy environments, or simply reducing background noise while listening to music or podcasts. Battery life is solid, too, with up to eight hours of listening time on a charge, or around six hours if you keep ANC turned on. Samsung also put a noticeable amount of attention into call quality—with its AI-powered Crystal Clear Call feature designed to reduce background noise, so callers can hear you more clearly when you're outdoors or in crowded spaces.</p><p>That said, the bigger question is whether you'll benefit from Samsung's ecosystem features. Owners of Samsung Galaxy devices get extras like automatic switching between Galaxy devices, along with Find My support, Galaxy AI tools, and Gemini integration. Real-time translation is also available on compatible devices, allowing conversations in another language to be translated through the earbuds. Not everyone will use those tools regularly, but they're there if you need them. Also, you won’t get more premium features like wireless charging, head tracking, built-in voice controls, or true multipoint Bluetooth support for switching between devices from different brands. Fit can also vary depending on your ears. Still, for around $110, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aMKkEm?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Galaxy%20Buds%203%20FE&short_url=aMKkEm&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Galaxy Buds 3 FE</u></a> offer a lot of what people buy premium earbuds for in the first place, which is why CNET called them "<a href="https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>the better value</u></a>" compared with some pricier alternatives.</p><hr><div class=" relative flex justify-center py-16 md:left-1/2 md:w-[780px] md:max-w-max md:-translate-x-1/2" x-data="{ showAll: false }"> <div class="w-max text-center sm:text-left"> <div class="custom-gradient-background mb-6 rounded-md p-[2px] sm:rounded-tl-none"> <div class="flex flex-col rounded bg-white sm:rounded-tl-none"> <span class="-mt-4 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How to Share Your Amazon Prime Membership With Anyone

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:30:00 -0000

There are some drawbacks to keep in mind.

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This typically <a href="https://lifehacker.com/is-amazon-prime-worth-it?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">costs $139 per year</a> or $14.99 per month, and comes with <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/what-does-amazon-prime-cost?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">a lot of perks</a>, like faster shipping on many items and access to Prime Video streaming. </p><p>Amazon used to let you <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GWZ7QXD2X8WL8YE8" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">share</a> all those <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/best-amazon-prime-benefits?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank"><u>membership benefits</u></a> with a limited number of people, but last year the company tightened up the rules, replacing the old system with the Amazon Family program. Now it comes with a lot more restrictions, but there are still ways around them—as long as you're okay with the drawbacks.</p><h2 id="sharing-prime-benefits-with-amazon-family">Sharing Prime benefits with Amazon Family</h2><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/9l8WyW?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Amazon%20Family&short_url=9l8WyW&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Amazon Family</u></a> is the existing program for sharing Prime benefits, and it allows you to add separate profiles for one other adult who lives in the same household as the primary account holder, and up to four kids. This grants access to all the standard benefits, such as free delivery, Prime Video with ads, Prime Reading, third-party benefits like Grubhub, and access to audiobooks, e-books, certain games, and Amazon Music. </p><p>However, there is still a way to share your Prime benefits with anyone, regardless of whether they live in the same household.</p><h2 id="how-to-share-amazon-prime-benefits-with-anyone">How to share Amazon Prime benefits with anyone</h2><p>If you want to share benefits with people outside of your household, you still can—with a big caveat. I've been using my parents' Prime account for years, simply by logging in with their email and password. This comes with the inconvenience of mixing order histories and payment methods, but it is a simple way to share a Prime subscription without restrictions—I can use it even while living in a different state, as can my siblings. </p><p>The biggest potential issue here is that you will occasionally need to share one-time temporary passwords (OTP) from the primary account holder when you log into a new device (or get logged out for some reason). OTPs can also be required when trying to change certain subscription settings. </p><p>To keep things somewhat separated, you can still create separate profiles under the same Amazon Prime login, but you'll still all have access to the same order history, addresses, payment methods, subscriptions, returns info, etc. As long as you're cool with that from a privacy standpoint, it's no hassle, though you will need to pay extra attention—I've messed up a few times and sent orders to one of my family members' homes or used their credit cards, and vice versa. </p><p>Given that many people won't be comfortable with all of the above, it's no real surprise that Amazon has yet to address this workaround, though that's no guarantee the company won't make it harder (or impossible) to share logins this way in the future.</p><div class=" relative flex justify-center py-16 md:left-1/2 md:w-[780px] md:max-w-max md:-translate-x-1/2" x-data="{ showAll: false }"> <div class="w-max text-center 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Deezer Claims Its New Tool Can Detect AI Music on Most Major Streaming Services

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:00:15 -0000

You can use the tool to spot AI music on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and more.

<p>AI is everywhere right now—even in places you don't expect. You might be jamming to a new song on Spotify or YouTube, only to later learn that the track was "composed" entirely by bots (save for an initial human-generated prompt). Some might argue that AI music has its place, but if you're like me, you want to devote your attention to art created by real people, who have taken the time to hone a craft and share it with the world. And while I believe AI music can never replace that, the fact is, it's getting more difficult to identify these tunes <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-tell-if-that-song-was-made-with-ai?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">when we come across them in the wild</a>. </p><p>To be fair, some companies have been working on ways to identify AI content on their platforms, notably <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/spotify-ai-music-policies?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/youtube-wants-to-make-it-easier-to-spot-ai-generated-videos?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/apple-music-launches-ai-transparency-tags-but-only-if-labels-and-distributors-choose-to-declare-them/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Apple Music</a>. But while you might come across an AI label here and there, there are still plenty of examples of AI-generated content that aren't identified as such—in part, because much of the reporting is still based on the honor system. <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-find-real-lofi-music-on-youtube?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Lifehacker's David Nield was frustrated by that experience</a> when looking for music to listen to on YouTube, and found the only reliable solution was to do some research before committing to any particular channel. He now has a shortlist of options to choose from, sure, but it's a lot of work to guarantee your music selection is 100% human-made. It also makes it harder for small creators, who might not have as much "proof" that they aren't using AI, if you're this strict with your consumption. </p><h2 id="how-to-use-deezers-new-ai-detector">How to use Deezer's new AI detector</h2><p>Deezer, a French music streaming service, thinks it has a solution. <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/11/deezer-launches-ai-music-detector/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">As reported by MacRumors</a>, the platform now has a new tool it says can identify AI-generated music with nearly 100% accuracy. The company says that it receives over 75,000 AI-generated songs every day, which amounts to 44% of the total uploads to the platform. By looking for artifacts left behind by AI, Deezer claims it can spot whether the track was made by humans or bots. In fact, it seems that the tool is the same Deezer uses to label AI tracks on its own platform. </p><p>Of course, this tool works with Deezer itself, so if you're a user, you already have access. But the company says its AI detector works with as many as 20 different streaming services. That includes the following:</p><ul><li><p>Spotify </p></li><li><p>Apple Music</p></li><li><p>YouTube</p></li><li><p>YouTube Music</p></li><li><p>Tidal</p></li><li><p>Amazon Music</p></li><li><p>Soundcloud</p></li><li><p>Yandex Music</p></li><li><p>Qobuz</p></li><li><p>Beatport</p></li><li><p>iTunes</p></li><li><p>Napster</p></li><li><p>Pandora</p></li><li><p>Anghami</p></li><li><p>KKBOX</p></li><li><p>Last.fm</p></li><li><p>Soundmachine </p></li><li><p>Boomplay</p></li><li><p>Audiomack</p></li></ul><p><a href="https://www.tunemymusic.com/litetransfer?mode=shaker&preset=KALXLPDN34ZBEL9&includePlaylists=true&transferInBackground=true&campaign=ai_music_detector" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">In order to use the tool</a>, you need to connect it to your streaming service of choice. That might rub privacy-minded users the wrong way since you need to give a third-party tool access to your streaming service, but if you're okay with Deezer accessing your Apple Music or Spotify libraries, you can take advantage of the detection software. Alternatively, you can manually connect Deezer's detector to playlists if you have the link (but you can't upload individual tracks). Once you connect Deezer to your platform, it imports your various playlists and looks for any music it thinks was made using AI. </p><p>Deezer claims its tool is 99.8% accurate and misses two out of every 1,000 tracks. There's no real way to test those stats, however, so take them with a grain of salt. I also wish the detector was a bit more flexible. I'd love not to have to connect my entire streaming service to use it, and I would like to have the option to test more than just individual playlists. I think an AI detector would be most useful on a case-by-case basis, rather than when questioning whether part of your playlist contains AI-generated tracks. Still, a tool like this may be a powerful ally in the battle to listen to human-made music—or, at the very least, know for certain that the song you're enjoying was generated with AI. </p>

This Woot Deal Is the Cheapest Way to Get the Nintendo Switch 2 Before Prices Go Up

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:11:44 -0000

New Woot customers can save an extra $15 on the Nintendo Switch 2 with promo code NEW15.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>If you've been holding off on buying a <a href="https://zdcs.link/Q45jKd?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Nintendo%20Switch%202&short_url=Q45jKd&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Nintendo Switch 2</u></a>, now might be the time to pull the trigger. Right now, Woot is offering a one-time sale on the new console, and first-time customers can knock an extra $15 off the price by using the promo code <strong>NEW15</strong> at checkout through June 19, with a limit of one per customer.</p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2FQ45jKd&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Nintendo+Switch+2&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2FQ45jKd&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Nintendo Switch 2"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Nintendo Switch 2 </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $434.00 <span class="font-medium">at Woot</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$449.00</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $15.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVXQMWN24THYK6TK5NZ1SK2/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1781201097.jpg" alt="Nintendo Switch 2" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVXQMWN24THYK6TK5NZ1SK2/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1781201097.jpg" alt="Nintendo Switch 2" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $434.00 <span class="font-medium">at Woot</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$449.00</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $15.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>The timing of this deal is even more noteworthy, given that Nintendo recently announced that the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/nintendo-just-raised-the-price-of-the-nintendo-switch-2?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank"><u>price of the Switch 2</u></a> would increase in September. If buying the console has been on your mind, even if you didn’t plan on purchasing right away, grabbing one before the price increase takes effect can save you money in the long run. While the Woot deal runs through June 19, 2026, at 11:58 p.m. CT, the deal could end sooner if inventory sells out, and as is typical with Woot promotions, availability is limited, so there’s no guarantee that stock will last until the official end date.   </p><p>Compared to its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch 2 has improved performance and graphics as well as faster load times and enhanced multiplayer features, as noted in this <a href="https://ca.pcmag.com/gaming-systems/3449/nintendo-switch-2" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>PCMag review</u></a>. If you’re shopping for games alongside the console, Amazon currently offers several Switch 2 bundles and launch titles, including the Mario Kart World Bundle and other first-party Nintendo releases. Picking up a bundle can give you an overall better value than buying the console and game separately. 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You Can Skip the Waitlist and Get Siri AI on Your MacBook Right Now

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0000

Don't wait in line to test Apple's new AI-powered assistant.

<p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apples-big-ai-siri-plans-are-once-again-delayed?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">After a two-year delay</a>, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-just-announced-siri-ai-for-real-this-time?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Siri AI is finally here</a>—at least, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-install-the-ios-27-beta-now-and-why-you-probably-shouldnt?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">for beta testers</a>. Immediately following the WWDC keynote on Monday, Apple rolled out the first developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate, and with them, the company's new AI-powered Siri. If you're brave enough to trial Apple's unfinished updates, you have a chance to try out Siri AI for yourself—assuming you make it off of the waitlist. </p><p>Like many in-demand AI tools, Siri AI is locked behind a waitlist at the beta's launch. After installing the beta, you can sign up for the waitlist, but there's no guarantee how long you'll actually have to wait to get Siri AI. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ipad/comments/1u0kcut/got_siri_ai_it_was_a_short_waitlist_this_time/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Some users report</a> gaining access rather quickly, while others have had a lengthy hold. Based on what I've seen, there's really no rhyme or reason as to why some users' wait times are shorter than others; it just seems to be the luck of the draw. </p><p>However, if you happen to be rocking the macOS 27 beta, it appears there's no reason to wait around at all. In fact, taking matters into your own hands, you can bypass the wait entirely and try out Siri AI as soon as you're ready.</p><h2 id="how-to-bypass-the-siri-ai-waitlist-on-macos-27">How to bypass the Siri AI waitlist on macOS 27</h2><p><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/bypass-siri-ai-waitlist-macos-27-beta/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">According to MacRumors</a>, all it takes to skip the line is a simple Terminal command. The Terminal app, for anyone unfamiliar, lets you communicate with macOS directly, offering you a greater level of control over the OS. Using it can seem intimidating to neophytes, but it's easy enough to copy and paste commands for singular use cases.</p><p>That said, some disclaimers: If you're running the macOS 27 beta, you're probably comfortable with a certain degree of risk already, but it bears repeating that trying Siri AI before it's done baking means dealing with unfinished software and programs. The beta alone can cause instability and data loss, and messing with the intended design of the beta could put you at greater risk. Before proceeding, I'd recommend making secure backups of any data you don't want to lose, and understand that this isn't how Apple intends for you to experience the beta.</p><p>That caveat out of the way, here's how the workaround works, per MacRumors: First, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/macos-27-five-best-new-features" target="_blank">install the macOS 27 beta</a>. Once it's installed, open Terminal on your Mac. Next, paste the following command into the window: </p><p><code>sudo defaults write "/Library/Preferences/FeatureFlags/Domain/GenerativeModels.plist" "EnhancedSiriWaitlist" -dict-add Enabled -bool NO </code></p><p>Once that's pasted, hit <strong>Enter</strong>. Finally, restart your Mac. Once it boots back up, you will be able to access Siri AI immediately—you should see the Siri app, and have the ability to access Siri AI from Spotlight. Happy beta testing!</p>

Even YouTube Has DMs Now

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0000

Feel free to spam your friends' inboxes with YouTube Shorts.

<p>On Wednesday, <a href="https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/youtube-in-app-video-sharing-messaging/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">YouTube announced a plan to roll out direct messages (DMs)</a> in the U.S. and several other regions. As such, you can now share YouTube videos with your friends on YouTube directly, rather than sending content to other chat apps. YouTube now joins the ranks of other apps that you might not expect to have DMs, like <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/spotify-is-getting-dms?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/zillow-now-has-dms?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Zillow</a>. While it likely won't become the next WhatsApp, it might make sense for friends who frequently pass YouTube videos back and forth: Considering that the vast majority of my Instagram DMs are friends sharing reels, I can see how YouTube's DMs could be popular. This feature, which YouTube has been testing <a href="https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/18138167?hl=en&msgid=388556429" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">since late last year</a>, is now available to everyone. Here's how it works.</p><h2 id="how-to-send-dms-in-youtube">How to send DMs in YouTube</h2><p>You need to add people as YouTube friends before you can send them DMs on the platform. If the feature is available to you, then you'll see a messages icon at the top of the home screen in YouTube's mobile apps. Tap this icon, then select <strong>Invite to chat</strong> to send an invitation. Once the other person accepts your invite, you'll be able to send them a YouTube DM. When you receive a DM request from someone, you can choose to allow it or select <strong>Not now</strong>, which lets you review the invite later instead of declining it outright.</p><p>The next time you're watching a video you'd like to send, you can tap the Share button, and your YouTube friends will appear alongside other sharing options. Select any contact to share a video with them. You can also type messages alongside the video if you'd like to add a bit more context, and you can, of course, chat with your YouTube friends using this feature.</p><h2 id="access-and-availability-of-youtube-dms">Access and availability of YouTube DMs</h2><p>You'll have access to this feature in YouTube's mobile apps, as long as you're over 18 years old. YouTube DMs are <a href="https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/16650958?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid#zippy=%2Cinvite-others-to-share-content-accept-invites" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">available in 40 regions</a> at the time of writing, including the U.S., the U.K., and many in Europe. It's worth noting that YouTube users from India don't yet get access to it. YouTube says this feature requires you to be signed in to your account, and that you might have to verify your age to use it. The company also emphasized that your DMs will be subject to its <a href="https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9288567?hl=en" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">community guidelines</a>, which prohibit spam, sensitive content such as nudes, violent or dangerous content, misinformation, and illegal activity.</p>

Here’s How Much Gemini Is Actually in Apple Intelligence

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0000

What's powering the new Siri AI? It's complicated.

<p>Apple spent a lot of time talking about <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/biggest-apple-intelligence-upgrade-yet-is-focused-on-you-and-your-privacy" target="_blank">the upgraded Apple Intelligence</a> platform and the new Siri AI app at WWDC 2026, and in the days since, a few more details have emerged about how the AI model partnership between Apple and Google will affect the new software—but answering the question of how much of Siri AI is Apple, and how much is Google, is still complicated.</p><p>Back in January, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apples-ai-siri-is-planned-for-this-year-and-will-use-google-gemini" target="_blank">we got official news</a> that Apple would be tapping into Google's Gemini AI models to help power Apple Intelligence, that the deal would last multiple years, and that Apple's "industry-leading privacy standards" would be maintained.</p><p>Neither Apple nor Google explained much at the time about how this partnership would actually play out, but it was clear that this was more significant than Apple's earlier ChatGPT deal, where Siri simply <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/best-apple-intelligence-features" target="_blank">shunted off prompts</a> it couldn't reply to.</p><p>I expect there was plenty of debate within Apple about whether a technological deal with an arch-rival was worth it, even if it meant catching up more quickly with its AI. Ultimately, CEO Tim Cook and his fellow executives decided that it was—and after WWDC 2026, we have more information on the details.</p><h2 id="siri-ai-is-not-the-gemini-app">Siri AI is not the Gemini app...</h2><p>Over to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF8swzNR1-o" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">the WWDC 2026 keynote</a>, where Apple's senior vice president (SVP) of software engineering Craig Federighi told us the vastly improved Apple Foundational Models (AFM) had been developed through a "deep collaboration" with Google. Apple had been "leveraging" the technology behind the Gemini models, in Federighi's words, to create the AI that now powers Siri AI and the other new Apple Intelligence features.</p><p>And you can certainly see the Gemini influence: Apple's AI is now truly multi-modal, capable of processing audio, voice, and text, and much better at producing text and images of its own. Image editing is much improved—very similar to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/testing-google-gemini-nano-banana-2" target="_blank">Nano Banana 2</a>, you might say—and Apple's AI now has much better world knowledge too, which is another area where the Gemini models excel.</p><p>However, these are still ultimately Apple's own models. For local models, we have the on-device AFM 3 Core and AFM 3 Core Advanced models, which sit on iPhones, iPads, and Macs—though the latest hardware is needed for for the Advanced version (the one that allows you to tweak Siri's pace and expressiveness). <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/apple-introduces-siri-ai-a-profoundly-more-capable-and-personal-assistant/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Per Apple</a>, AFM Core Advanced needs an iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max, an M4 iPad or later with at least 12GB of RAM, or an M3 Mac or later with 12GB of RAM.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVEH1Y6127FE76SXGC9RV95/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781185152.jpg" alt="Apple and Gemini models" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVEH1Y6127FE76SXGC9RV95/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1781185152.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVEH1Y6127FE76SXGC9RV95/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1781185152.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVEH1Y6127FE76SXGC9RV95/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781185152.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">Two models in one.</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple</span> </div> </div> <p>In follow-up comments (via <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/08/craig-federighi-details-apples-collaboration-with-google-for-siri-ai-in-ios-27/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">9to5Mac</a>), Federighi said, "we don't have the Gemini app as our app." That is, Apple Intelligence doesn't use the Gemini AI models, or the client code Google Gemini app users get, or a knowledge base built from Google Search. All that work has been done by Apple.</p><p>There's no doubt Apple needed the Gemini AI models to get its own models up to par this quickly, but Apple executives are understandably keen to not make too much of the partnership, for the same reasons that they won't talk about the billions of dollars Google pays each year to remain the default search option in Safari.</p><p>Federighi still had time for some barbed comments though: "Some appear to be racing forward, seemingly pursuing AI for the sake of AI, without clear regard for the people—all of us—that it's ultimately meant to serve," he said, in a dig at the competitors that have left his company in the dust on AI (while Apple has <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-settling-artificial-intelligence-lawsuit" target="_blank">paid out $250 million</a> in settlements for promising AI features that never showed up).</p><h2 id="but-apple-is-using-some-google-servers">...but Apple is using some Google servers</h2><p>That covers the local Apple Foundation Models, which keep all of your queries and data private and protected on whatever device you're using. It's with the cloud-based models that the waters get a bit muddier—these are the models that are called in to deal with larger, more complex tasks that can't be handled solely on-device.</p><p>As described by the Apple team (via <a href="https://arstechnica.com/apple/2026/06/apple-says-its-ai-is-still-private-even-when-its-running-on-googles-servers/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Ars Technica</a>), the AFM 3 Cloud is for general-purpose use. Then there's ADM 3 Cloud for image generation, and AFM 3 Cloud Pro for "more sophisticated" queries (and, it sounds like, the beginnings of agentic work). Like the on-device models, they use some Gemini smarts at the most basic levels, but with Apple's own contributions and tweaks on top.</p><p>Those first two models run on Apple servers, but queries sent to AFM 3 Cloud Pro are going somewhere else: They'll be sent to Google data centers, to be processed by Nvidia GPUs. However, <a href="https://security.apple.com/blog/expanding-pcc/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">according to Apple</a>, the exact same Private Cloud Compute (PCC) protections will be in place for those data centers as for those run by Apple.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVEH1Y6127FE76SXGC9RV95/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781185152.jpg" alt="Apple Foundation Models" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVEH1Y6127FE76SXGC9RV95/images-2.fill.size_800x450.v1781185152.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVEH1Y6127FE76SXGC9RV95/images-2.fill.size_1400x788.v1781185152.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVEH1Y6127FE76SXGC9RV95/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781185152.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">The new Apple Foundation Models are vastly improved.</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple</span> </div> </div> <p>That means no data is stored (it'll be wiped after the query is processed), no one else can see it (not even Apple or Google), and your identity is masked. Apple lets third-party security auditors check its PCC code, and that's going to be the case with the AFM 3 Cloud Pro models and Google's servers, too.</p><p>There is one small wrinkle: <a href="https://security.apple.com/blog/expanding-pcc/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Apple says</a> "PCC on Google Cloud will be gradually ramping towards the complete set of protections throughout the summer preview period." So if you're running <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-install-the-ios-27-beta-now-and-why-you-probably-shouldnt" target="_blank">one of the developer betas</a>, some of your most complex AI queries might not yet be as fully protected as you would like them to be.</p><p>Apple is promising more technical detail on all of this as we get further towards the full launch of the new software updates and Siri AI, but based on the information we have now, it seems to have managed a balance between boosting its AI with Gemini while retaining all of the Apple-ness that its users are going to expect.</p>

20 Hidden Features Apple Didn't Announce at WWDC 2026

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0000

Apple couldn't fit every announcement into WWDC.

<p>This year's <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-apple-announced-at-wwdc-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">WWDC keynote</a> was different in both tone and pace. Apple focused on performance and stability improvements, new parental controls, and, of course, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-just-announced-siri-ai-for-real-this-time?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Siri AI</a> and <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/biggest-apple-intelligence-upgrade-yet-is-focused-on-you-and-your-privacy?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Apple Intelligence</a>. Unlike previous years, there was no dedicated section for improvements in iOS 27 or new features in <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/macos-27-five-best-new-features?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">macOS 27 Golden Gate</a>, as you'd usually expect. As such, many new and interesting upcoming features did not get the spotlight they perhaps deserved. Instead, they ended up as footnotes on Apple's WWDC Preview pages. Here, I've compiled 20 such features I think are worth a shoutout. If you watched WWDC, these are the features you didn't hear about:</p><h2 id="you-can-independently-manage-volume-for-ringer-media-and-alarms">You can independently manage volume for ringer, media, and alarms</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781181098.webp" alt="Volume settings in iOS 27" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1781181098.webp 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1781181098.webp 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781181098.webp 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Pranay Parab</span> </div> </div> <p>With iOS 27, Apple will finally let you set distinct volume levels for your ringtone, media, and alarms. The <strong>Sounds & Haptics</strong> screen in Settings lets you manage <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/ios-27-finally-lets-you-set-separate-volume-levels-for-alarms-alerts-calls?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">all three volumes independently</a>. By default, they're all the same, so disable the "Match Ringtime Volume" in the alarms and alerts section to define different volume levels for each. </p><h2 id="you-can-dismiss-the-now-playing-widget">You can dismiss the Now Playing widget</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-2.fill.size_2000x1501.v1781181098.png" alt="Clear Now Playing widget." width="2000" height="1501" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-2.fill.size_800x600.v1781181098.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-2.fill.size_1400x1051.v1781181098.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-2.fill.size_2000x1501.v1781181098.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p>The Now Playing widget on the Lock Screen is now completely in your control. You can swipe left on the widget to reveal the new Clear button. Once the widget is cleared, the playback continues, but you can control it from the Control Center rather than the Lock Screen. To bring it back, just change the audio source. </p><h2 id="you-can-create-a-qr-code-for-any-supported-membership">You can create a QR code for any supported membership</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-10.fill.size_2000x1499.v1781181099.png" alt="QR code for membership pass." width="2000" height="1499" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-10.fill.size_800x600.v1781181099.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-10.fill.size_1400x1050.v1781181099.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-10.fill.size_2000x1499.v1781181099.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple</span> </div> </div> <p>The Wallet app has a new "Create a Pass" feature that lets you convert physical passes, like a membership card with a barcode or an event ticket, into a digital pass. This generates a QR code that you can scan anywhere you'd scan your physical pass, and it will unlock the same privileges. Once added, they also show up on the Apple Watch.</p><h2 id="video-in-podcasts-comes-to-mac-and-tv">Video in Podcasts comes to Mac and TV</h2><p>Apple TV and tvOS barely got a mention in the keynote, but there is an interesting new feature for people who love watching video podcasts. The Podcasts app on Apple TV and the Mac will add video podcast support, something the iPhone and iPad apps already have. </p><h2 id="there-are-extra-large-widgets-for-the-iphone-home-screen">There are extra-large widgets for the iPhone home screen</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-8.fill.size_2000x1500.v1781181099.png" alt="Extra large widgets on iPhone home screen." width="2000" height="1500" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-8.fill.size_800x600.v1781181099.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-8.fill.size_1400x1050.v1781181099.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-8.fill.size_2000x1500.v1781181099.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p>Apple has a new "Extra Large" widget size that can take up your iPhone's entire Home Screen. Not all apps support it, but Calendar and Weather currently look great. Developers will be able to tap into this feature as well, so keep an eye on third-party widgets over time for this new size.</p><h2 id="you-can-save-video-frames-as-images">You can save video frames as images</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-7.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781181098.png" alt="Save Video Frame as a Photo option." width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-7.fill.size_800x450.v1781181098.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-7.fill.size_1400x788.v1781181098.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-7.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781181098.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p>You can now stop taking screenshots in videos just to save a single frame. After updating, open a video, pause at the frame you want to capture, then to the <strong>Edit</strong> menu. Here, tap <strong>Menu</strong>, then choose <strong>Save Video Frame as Photo</strong>. The frame will be added to your library, with the proper metadata (something you don't get when you screenshot a video). The Photos app can also generate captions for videos that you've recorded, all on-device. </p><h2 id="more-apple-apps-support-landscape-mode">More Apple apps support landscape mode</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-9.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781181099.png" alt="Landscape mode for Apple Music app." width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-9.fill.size_800x450.v1781181099.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-9.fill.size_1400x788.v1781181099.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-9.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781181099.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apples-rumored-folding-iphone-and-ipad?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Is this a sign of the upcoming Apple Fold</a>? Apple has reworked quite a few of its existing apps to run better in landscape mode on the iPhone. Activity and Weather look the best in landscape mode in my opinion, but Find My, Health, and Music all have landscape modes, too. The latter also supports switching between songs by swiping.</p><h2 id="theres-a-new-dynamic-ui-for-setting-timers">There's a new dynamic UI for setting timers</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-5.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781181098.png" alt="Setting a timer using the new UI in Dynamic Island." width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-5.fill.size_800x450.v1781181098.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-5.fill.size_1400x788.v1781181098.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-5.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781181098.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p>When you tap the Timer control in Control Center, you will now see a new scrubber layout in the Dynamic Island. You can swipe left or right to change the timer duration.</p><h2 id="there-are-new-location-sharing-options-and-a-redesigned-apple-watch-find-my-app">There are new location-sharing options and a redesigned Apple Watch Find My app</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781181098.png" alt="Location sharing options in new Find My app." width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-3.fill.size_800x450.v1781181098.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-3.fill.size_1400x787.v1781181098.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781181098.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p>The Find My app on the iPhone has a new, overhauled interface for location sharing built for customization. There are granular tools for selecting how long you want to share your location with your family members, and a new option that lets you hide your location for the day, without notifying your family members. Apple also redesigned Find My on watchOS with a focus on the map interface. The app will now show a map and location for devices and people, rather than a simple list, and you also get the new location-sharing features found in the iPhone app.</p><h2 id="minimize-the-clock-on-the-iphone-lock-screen">Minimize the clock on the iPhone lock screen</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-4.fill.size_2000x1124.v1781181098.png" alt="Small clock on the iPhone home screen." width="2000" height="1124" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-4.fill.size_800x450.v1781181098.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-4.fill.size_1400x787.v1781181098.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-4.fill.size_2000x1124.v1781181098.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p>If you don't like seeing iOS' big clock on the Lock Screen and would rather see your wallpaper, Apple has a solution. When you customize the Lock Screen, there's now an option to minimize the clock, moving it into the much smaller top line. You can't totally get rid of it, but the focus will be on your wallpaper, not the time. </p><h2 id="you-can-paste-suggestions-in-the-keyboard">You can paste suggestions in the keyboard</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-6.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781181098.png" alt="Paste suggestions in keyboard." width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-6.fill.size_800x450.v1781181098.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-6.fill.size_1400x788.v1781181098.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTVANB4W7SSNHKWBY5TTCQQ9/images-6.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781181098.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p>After updating, when you copy text or an image to your clipboard, then pull up the keyboard, you'll see a suggestion for pasting that clipboard data with just a tap.</p><h2 id="new-connectivity-assist-toggle">New Connectivity Assist toggle</h2><p>Apple upgraded its Wi-Fi Assist feature with a new name and better reliability. The new Connectivity Assist feature is much faster at managing both wifi and cellular data networks together, so you won't experience a massive drop in connectivity when you leave your home or work.</p><h2 id="use-the-same-number-on-two-iphones">Use the same number on two iPhones</h2><p>In a future update, Apple will let you share the same phone number between two iPhones. If you find yourself needing two devices, but don't want to pay for two cellular plans, this might be the feature for you. We don't have details on this feature yet, and the specifics might depend on the network carrier. </p><h2 id="you-can-scrub-through-songs-in-carplay">You can scrub through songs in CarPlay</h2><p>CarPlay on iOS 27 now lets you scrub through songs on your car's display, like you can on the iPhone. Apple is also adding support for video apps on CarPlay—though, of course, they will only work when your car is parked.</p><h2 id="external-monitors-get-upgrades-on-macos-27">External monitors get upgrades on macOS 27</h2><p>macOS 27 adds improved support for high-end ultrawide monitors. There's now native support for 5K 120Hz ultrawide monitors, and macOS will remember your window layout on your ultrawide monitor, so you won't have to recreate your workspace each time you reconnect. This is a big win for the ultrawide monitor fans on macOS. </p><h2 id="find-out-which-wifi-tech-youre-using">Find out which wifi tech you're using</h2><p>Is your router actually using the new Wi-Fi 7 standard, or is it on 6e? Apple added a new "Wi-Fi Type" section to Settings to help you find out exactly which Wi-Fi standard you're connected to.</p><h2 id="the-notch-no-longer-hides-menu-bar-items-on-the-mac">The notch no longer hides menu bar items on the Mac</h2><p>Currently, when you have more than a couple of menu bar apps, they're automatically pushed behind the notch, and you can't access them without using third-party utilities. Now, Apple will show an arrow icon when there are hidden menu bar apps. Clicking it will show the menu bar apps on the left-hand side of the notch.</p><h2 id="sidecar-on-the-ipad-finally-supports-touch-input">Sidecar on the iPad finally supports touch input</h2><p>In macOS 27, Apple enabled touchscreen support for iPad's Sidecar feature. Now<sub>,</sub> you can use your fingers to tap around macOS, open menus, and more. Previously, this only worked with the Apple Pencil. It may be a small improvement for iPad users, but also <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apples-touchscreen-macbook-might-be-delayed?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">a sign of Apple's upcoming touchscreen MacBook</a>. </p><h2 id="iphone-mirroring-now-supports-window-resizing">iPhone mirroring now supports window resizing</h2><p>You can now resize the window for iPhone apps running on the Mac via the iPhone mirroring feature. You can expand an app window to make it iPad-sized. It's quite handy, and perhaps another omen for the iPhone Fold?</p><h2 id="pull-to-refresh-comes-to-the-mac">Pull-to-refresh comes to the Mac</h2><p>Safari and Mail on macOS 27 now support the iPhone's pull-to-refresh feature. When you're at the top of the page, you can simply pull down with your trackpad to refresh the page. Similarly, you can refresh your inbox in the Mail app by pulling down on the page.</p>

This Pocket-Sized Travel Router Is at Its Lowest Price Ever Right Now

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0000

This early Prime Day deal features a Wi-Fi 6 router that can create a private network from hotel or public wifi.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>A travel router sounds unnecessary until you run into unreliable hotel wifi, device limits, or a public network you’d rather not use. The <a href="https://zdcs.link/QqJldp?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=TP-Link%20Roam%206&short_url=QqJldp&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>TP-Link Roam 6</u></a> is built for exactly those situations, and it's currently on sale for $49.99, down from its usual $59.99 price. According to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools" target="_blank"><u>price trackers</u></a>, this is the lowest price the Roam 6 has reached so far. It's also one of the more useful travel-tech deals we've spotted ahead of <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-you-need-to-know-about-prime-day-2026" target="_blank"><u>Prime Day 2026</u></a>, and we're tracking more discounts and buying advice in our ongoing coverage.</p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FTP-Link-Dual-Band-Multi-Mode-WireGuard%25C2%25AE-TL-WR1512X%2Fdp%2FB0GLP6QL6R&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=TP-Link+Roam+6+Travel+Router&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&product_uuid=01lqrz2ZexQxSkv6cEB5mT0&offer_uuid=074lp9rvJNYSQSJ3IPlURz8&pageview_type=RSS&object_type=074lp9rvJNYSQSJ3IPlURz8&object_uuid=01lqrz2ZexQxSkv6cEB5mT0&data-aps-asin=B0GLP6QL6R&data-aps-asc-tag=lifehack088-20&data-aps-asc-subtag=074lp9rvJNYSQSJ3IPlURz8" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="TP-Link Roam 6 Travel Router"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">TP-Link Roam 6 Travel Router </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $59.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/01lqrz2ZexQxSkv6cEB5mT0/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1781238069.jpg" alt="TP-Link Roam 6 TL-WR1512X AX1500 Portable Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/01lqrz2ZexQxSkv6cEB5mT0/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1781238069.jpg" alt="TP-Link Roam 6 TL-WR1512X AX1500 Portable Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $59.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>While the Roam 6 supports Wi-Fi 6 and speeds of up to 1.5 Gbps, its biggest advantage is its convenience. Instead of connecting every device individually to a hotel or rental property's network, the router can create a private network so everything connects through a single login. That's particularly useful in hotels that limit the number of devices you can connect. Built-in VPN support adds another layer of appeal, allowing you to route traffic through a VPN directly from the router while using public wifi. It also supports USB tethering, so you can share your phone's cellular connection when the local internet is slow or unavailable.</p><p>As for its port selection, it's fairly basic: A USB-C port handles power and tethering duties, while two Ethernet ports provide wired connections for devices that benefit from a more stable connection. It's also not designed to replace a traditional home router, so for people who only travel occasionally, this might be overkill. But for frequent travelers, remote workers, and digital nomads, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QqJldp?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Roam%206&short_url=QqJldp&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Roam 6</u></a> can be surprisingly useful—it lets you create your own private wifi network on the road, connect multiple devices through a single hotel login, use a VPN more easily, and even share a phone's cellular connection when local internet isn't reliable. 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This Dialogue-Boosting Samsung Soundbar Is $300 Off Right Now

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

The Samsung HW-Q800H is designed to help you hear even the mumbliest of dialogues—and it's at its lowest price ever in this early Prime Day deal.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>One of the easiest ways to improve your TV setup is to stop relying on the TV's built-in speakers, especially if you regularly struggle to hear dialogue. The <a href="https://zdcs.link/9YRLpl?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Samsung%20HW-Q800H&short_url=9YRLpl&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Samsung HW-Q800H</u></a> is designed with that in mind, and it's currently $797.99, down from its usual $1,097.99—the lowest price tracked so far, according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools" target="_blank"><u>price trackers</u></a>. It's also one of the more notable home-theater deals we've spotted as early Prime Day discounts begin to appear (we're tracking more deals and buying advice in our <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-you-need-to-know-about-prime-day-2026" target="_blank"><u>Prime Day 2026</u></a> coverage).</p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSamsung-Soundbar-HW-Q800H-Subwoofer-Q-Symphony%2Fdp%2FB0GL1SGX2X%3Fth%3D1&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Samsung+Q-Series+Soundbar+HW-Q800H&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&product_uuid=03noW67JPSbq29LpinLJ29X&offer_uuid=07KnktdIb0BlKmm76x2LQQT&pageview_type=RSS&object_type=07KnktdIb0BlKmm76x2LQQT&object_uuid=03noW67JPSbq29LpinLJ29X&data-aps-asin=B0GL1SGX2X&data-aps-asc-tag=lifehack088-20&data-aps-asc-subtag=07KnktdIb0BlKmm76x2LQQT" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Samsung Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q800H"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Samsung Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q800H </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $797.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$1,097.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $300.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/03noW67JPSbq29LpinLJ29X/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1781169668.jpg" alt="Samsung Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q800H 5.1.2ch with Wireless Subwoofer, Wireless Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Adaptive Sound, Game Mode Pro, Alexa Built-in (2026 Model)" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/03noW67JPSbq29LpinLJ29X/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1781169668.jpg" alt="Samsung Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q800H 5.1.2ch with Wireless Subwoofer, Wireless Dolby Atmos, Q-Symphony, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Adaptive Sound, Game Mode Pro, Alexa Built-in (2026 Model)" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $797.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$1,097.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $300.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>Its 5.1.2-channel setup consists of the main soundbar and a wireless subwoofer. In practice, that means you get dedicated channels for dialogue, left and right audio, surround effects, and height effects, plus extra bass from the subwoofer. More importantly, Samsung includes a dedicated center channel along with two separate dialogue enhancement modes, which makes conversations easier to hear during movies, sports broadcasts, and TV shows. The brand’s new Sound Elevation feature also takes a similar approach, attempting to raise dialogue so it feels more naturally connected to the action on screen. And if you own a compatible <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/samsung-s90f-oled-smart-tv-deal-may-2026" target="_blank"><u>Samsung TV</u></a>, the soundbar can work alongside the TV's built-in speakers through Samsung's Q-Symphony feature, creating a larger overall soundstage without requiring additional hardware.</p><p>The biggest downside is the lack of surround-sound immersion—while the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9YRLpl?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=HW-Q800H&short_url=9YRLpl&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>HW-Q800H</u></a> supports Dolby Atmos and wireless Atmos connections with compatible Samsung TVs, it doesn't include separate rear speakers in the box. As a result, audio remains more front-focused than on systems that use separate rear speakers for surround effects. Samsung does include room-correction features that automatically adjust audio based on your space, but there's another limitation worth noting: DTS audio formats aren't supported. That's unlikely to affect people who primarily stream content, but it could matter if you own a Blu-ray library. 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Your Apple Predictions About iOS, Siri, and macOS Now Have Answers

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0000

If you participated, here's how you did.

<p>Back in May, the CNET Group websites (Lifehacker, Mashable, CNET, ZDNET, and PCMag) all launched the first round of the "<a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/big-guessing-game-apple-edition-round-1?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Big Guessing Game</a>," a friendly competition testing our audiences' abilitity to guess what new products and services Apple would announce this year. Round 1 was all about <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-apple-announced-at-wwdc-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">WWDC 2026</a>, which kicked off on Monday. Now that we have the facts about Apple's biggest software reveals, we can take a look at the results from the first round of questions to see how Lifehacker readers fared.</p><h2 id="question-1-what-will-apple-call-its-siri-chatbot">Question 1: What will Apple call its Siri chatbot? </h2><p>The biggest rumors for WWDC this year were all about Siri, so it likely came as no surprise to anyone following the latest leaks when Apple reintroduced its AI-powered assistant this year, or revealed it would launch a standalone chatbot app, à la ChatGPT. But one thing was certainly up in the air: What would Apple actually call its new Siri? </p><p>Nearly half of our readers (44.19%) thought that Apple would simply stick with Siri. Another significant fraction (41.86%) answered with various names of their own. 9.3% thought that Apple would go with "Siri Chat," but a much smaller percentage (4.65%) got the name right: "<a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-just-announced-siri-ai-for-real-this-time?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Siri AI</a>."</p><h2 id="question-2-which-iphones-will-lose-support-for-ios-27">Question 2: Which iPhones will lose support for iOS 27? </h2><p>Our readers had a range of answers for this one, which is understandable, considering it was pretty open-ended. Some said Apple would drop the iPhone 11 series (plus the second-gen SE), while others thought the iPhone 12 and earlier would get the axe. But the correct answer for this question was surprisingly straightforward: none. Apple didn't drop support for any iPhones this year: If it can run iOS 26, it can run iOS 27. </p><p>That said, not all iPhones will get Apple's latest features. If you want to try any Apple Intelligence features, including Siri AI, you'll need an iPhone 15 Pro or newer—though that's been the case since Apple rolled out its AI features with iOS 18. For Apple's best-performing models, you'll need the best iPhones—the iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. (The iPhone fared better than the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-drops-support-intel-based-macs-wwdc-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Mac</a> and <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/what-apple-watches-support-watchos-27?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Apple Watch</a> this year, both of which lost a bunch of devices in these updates.)</p><h2 id="question-3-which-codename-will-apple-use-for-macos-27">Question 3: Which codename will Apple use for macOS 27?</h2><p>Apple mostly unified its naming schemes for its OSes last year, choosing to forgo the different number systems it had been running with for years. Instead of iOS 19 and macOS 15, it was iOS 26 and macOS 26. This year is no different: All of the updates are "27," though macOS is a bit special, as Apple has for decades added a "codename" to the end of its unified name. In recent years, Apple has stuck with California-themed names, and that held true in 2026 as well. </p><p>Our readers had a huge number of guesses on this one, so the percentages are more skewed than the other questions. The top answers were "Fizz" (9.3%), "Redwood" (6.98%), "Honeycrisp" (6.98%), and Skyline (4.65%), but many other names were considered. Surprisingly, only one reader guessed this year's name correctly: <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/macos-27-five-best-new-features?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Golden Gate</a>. </p><h2 id="question-4-will-macos-27-have-touch-based-controls">Question 4: Will macOS 27 have touch-based controls?</h2><p>One of the big rumors for the Mac this year is that Apple <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apples-touchscreen-macbook-might-be-delayed?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">is finally working on a touchscreen laptop</a>. As such, the company would need to ensure that macOS 27 Golden Gate is optimized for touch, hence Question 4: We wondered if this new version of macOS would get touch-based controls, and the readers overwhelmingly thought "Yes" (73.81%). </p><p>Unfortunately, this one's a bit tricky. Apple didn't announce any touch-based controls at WWDC, so you might think the "No's" have this one. But it's possible the company is simply keeping a lid on the news until it announces its touchscreen MacBook (perhaps in the fall, closer to or even after the full launch of macOS 27). If so, the "Yeses" could still have this one. We're going to keep Question 4 as "TBD" until future rounds, so we can see how things shake out. </p><h2 id="question-5-will-apple-drop-support-for-intel-macs-with-macos-27">Question 5: Will Apple drop support for Intel Macs with macOS 27?</h2><p>As I alluded to earlier, Macs did not get the iOS 27 treatment as, far from keeping support for all the devices that ran macOS 26, Apple has now officially dropped support for all of its Intel Macs. Only Apple silicon machines will receive the new feature updates. This one might have been a bit obvious to our readers, as a whopping 93.02% answered correctly. (If you have an Intel Mac and are interested in trying Siri AI on your laptop or desktop, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apples-new-ai-features-will-only-work-on-these-macbooks?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">consider one of these Macs for your upgrade</a>.)</p><h2 id="round-2-is-coming-soon">Round 2 is coming soon</h2><p>That's a wrap on Round 1! Thank you to all readers who participated. Remember: Each correct answer counts as one entry in our grand-prize drawing for a new Apple Watch. Round 2 starts July 7, and is focused on Apple's devices, so check back in next month to test your luck again!</p>

This Is Your Chance to Get the AirPods Pro 3 for $179

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Apple's newest AirPods Pro are at a record low price during Amazon's early Prime Day sale.

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href="https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/airpods-pro-3-vs-airpods-pro-2-should-you-upgrade/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">improve on already great earbuds</a> with new features like a heart rate sensor, better automatic noise canceling (ANC), longer battery life for the buds (though the case's battery life is a bit worse), and an improved "Find My" experience. You'll get <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/airpods-4-have-airpods-2-best-feature" target="_blank"><u>Personalized Spatial Audio</u></a> (so you can hear sounds seemingly coming from different directions as you move your head) and the ability to use head gestures to tell Siri "yes" or "no" (this also works for answering or denying calls). <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/you-dont-need-to-buy-airpods-pro-3-to-use-live-translation" target="_blank"><u>Apple added a live translation feature</u></a> to both the second- and third-generation AirPods Pro when <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-new-in-ios-261" target="_blank"><u>iOS 26</u></a> rolled out earlier this year, and with iOS 27 later this fall, it will <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apples-airpods-getting-custom-eq-controls-wwdc-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">add custom equalizer controls</a>. 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One Reason to Be Glad Your Apple Watch Won't Support watchOS 27

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0000

Upgrading means you'll actually lose a key feature.

<p>Apple's biggest announcements at WWDC 2026—<a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-just-announced-siri-ai-for-real-this-time?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Siri AI</a> and <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/biggest-apple-intelligence-upgrade-yet-is-focused-on-you-and-your-privacy?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">new Apple Intelligence features</a>—weren't surprising. <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/what-to-expect-from-wwdc-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Leaks and rumors</a> covered most of them well ahead of time, so Apple spent most of the event confirming our expectations. What <em>was</em> shocking, however, was watchOS 27's list of supported devices. Apple only mentioned iOS 27's compatibility during the event, and since that list was the same as iOS 26's, it was easy to assume that would also be the case for Apple's other platforms. </p><p>But in fact, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-drops-support-intel-based-macs-wwdc-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">macOS 27 Golden Gate drops support for all Intel Macs</a>, while <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/what-apple-watches-support-watchos-27?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">watchOS 27 drops support</a> for the Apple Watch Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, the second-gen SE, and the first-gen Ultra. In short, it was a bit of a bloodbath for Apple's wearables. But that might not be entirely a bad thing, if you're a fan of one Apple Watch feature in particular.</p><h2 id="watchos-27-actually-takes-away-a-feature-from-the-apple-watch">watchOS 27 actually takes away a feature from the Apple Watch</h2><p>In fact, those of us with "older" Apple Watches can rest assured that while we aren't gaining any new features this year, we're also not <em>losing</em> any features, either. That's not the case for users upgrading to watchOS 27. It seems, based on the first watchOS 27 developer beta, that Apple has axed a feature that has been <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/04/apple-watch-gets-walkie-talkie-mode/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">a part of watchOS since 2018</a>: Walkie-Talkie. </p><p><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/10/watchos-27-removes-walkie-talkie/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">As reported by MacRumors</a>, watchOS 27 developer beta 1 scrubs Walkie-Talkie from the app list and Control Center. It's a bizarre omission, one that Apple did <em>not</em> announce during WWDC or on the watchOS 27 preview page. Sure, it's not as if Apple has paid Walkie-Talkie any mind in the eight years since it launched, but it's odd to remove a core function like this without any justification or notice. </p><p>For the uninitiated, Walkie-Talkie lets Apple Watch friends talk to each other in real-time on their wearables, without needing to call each other first. <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/108416" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">It requires some setup to get started</a>, but once enabled, you can push a button to start a live chat with your friend. It's a small feature, but one it seems many Apple Watch users enjoy: Certainly, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/1u22ipc/apple_removes_walkietalkie_from_apple_watch_in/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">the news has lit a fire on the r/apple subreddit</a>. Some users are mourning the change, bemoaning how they use it all the time to talk to friends and family. One user even relies on it while shopping with their wife, to "divide and conquer" Costco to save time, while another says they bought an Apple Watch specifically for Walkie-Talkie. Still, others highlight how the feature rarely worked for them, if ever. I personally never use it, though I remember playing around with it once more of my friends and family members started getting Apple Watches.</p><p>Now, there's a big caveat here: This is the first watchOS 27 beta of the season. As such, what we see in this beta is <em>not</em> what watchOS 27 will necessarily look like in the fall. It's possible Apple will bring the feature back, either because it always planned to, or due to user feedback. Maybe it will roll Walkie-Talkie into a different app entirely: As some Redditors point out, Walkie-Talkie is powered by FaceTime, so it's possible Apple will incorporate it into the Phone app. Or, Apple is taking this opportunity to say "goodbye" to a feature it perhaps no longer wants to develop and manage. We'll simply need to wait and see how this beta cycle continues.</p><h2 id="outside-of-siri-ai-watchos-27-isnt-a-major-upgrade">Outside of Siri AI, watchOS 27 isn't a major upgrade</h2><p>It's always frustrating to lose software support for your device, especially if you happened to drop $800 on that Ultra just a few years ago. But, admittedly, if there were a year to lose support, it was this one. There aren't <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/all-the-new-apple-watch-features-coming-to-watchos-27?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">too many new features in watchOS 27</a>: outside of Siri AI, the update comes with a new app grid, some updates to Workout Buddy, and a new single-tap gesture for selecting widgets without touching your watch's display. Beyond those additions, and with the exception of some other very small updates, you aren't missing out on too much if your Apple Watch is stuck on watchOS 26.</p>

Update Chrome ASAP to Protect Yourself From This Active Exploit

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:12:28 -0000

If you use Chrome, you're vulnerable until you install this update.

<p>If you use Chrome (or a Chromium-based browser like Edge), listen up: You need to install your browser's latest update. Without it, you leave your browser vulnerable to attack, which puts its data in jeopardy. </p><p><a href="https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/bugs/2026/06/update-chrome-google-patches-actively-exploited-vulnerability-and-73-others" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">As reported by Malwarebytes Labs</a>, Google's <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0153744567.html" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">latest update for Chrome</a> (version 149.0.7827.102/.103 for Windows and Mac and 149.0.7827.102 for Linux) includes patches for 74 security vulnerabilities. 17 of these vulnerabilities are rated as "Critical," while all but two of the others are rated "High." That alone would indicate this update is rather important, but there's more: One of these vulnerabilities is currently actively exploited. </p><p>Google confirmed in its update that there is an exploit in the wild for the flaw tracked as CVE-2026-11645. This flaw is an "out of bounds memory access" vulnerability affecting V8, Chrome's JavaScript engine. Hackers can exploit the flaw to have their own program read or write data outside of the memory spaces it's supposed to access. In other words, a hacker could run their own code in Chrome, as if it were something legitimate Google placed in the browser. All a hacker would need to do is trick you into clicking a link to a malicious website, and they could effectively take over your browser. </p><p>Because this flaw was exploited before Google issued the patch, it's considered a "zero-day." That's dangerous, because hackers could potentially abuse the flaw en masse before most users have a chance to update their browsers. If there is a silver lining here—besides there being an update available to patch the flaw—it's that the zero-day is limited to Chrome. Google says hackers can only run code "inside a sandbox," which means they can exploit this flaw to take over the device you're running Chrome on. Still, it's important to block attackers from exploiting this flaw in Chrome itself, as well as any other flaw on the list they may discover exploits for. As such, you should make sure Chrome is updated as soon as possible. </p><h2 id="how-to-update-chrome">How to update Chrome</h2><p>To check Chrome's update status, click the three-dots in the top-right corner of the window, then head to <strong>Help > About Google Chrome</strong>. Here, Chrome will look for the latest update. If it's already installed, you're set. If not, hit "Relaunch" to install the patch.</p><p>Other Chromium-based browsers may not get the update yet, but keep tabs on their update channels, too: As soon as the patch is available, install it. </p>

Update Your PC Now to Patch These 206 Flaws

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0000

Three of the bugs addressed on Microsoft's Patch Tuesday were zero-days.

<p>Microsoft's June security update, known as Patch Tuesday, is the company's largest ever, with fixes for more than 200 bugs—three of which are zero-days that have been publicly disclosed. </p><p>The release addresses 206 flaws across the following categories, <a href="https://thehackernews.com/2026/06/microsoft-patches-record-206-flaws.html" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">according to The Hacker News</a>: 63 elevation-of-privilege vulnerabilities, 20 security feature bypass vulnerabilities, 56 remote-code-execution vulnerabilities, 30 information disclosure vulnerabilities, 27 spoofing vulnerabilities, seven denial of service vulnerabilities, and three tampering vulnerabilities. Thirty-nine of the bugs are rated "critical" and include remote code execution, elevation of privilege, and information disclosure flaws. </p><p>Patch Tuesday updates are typically released at 10 am PT on the second Tuesday of every month, and you should receive them automatically. You can update if it hasn't; check the status of your PC via <strong>Start > Settings > Windows Update</strong> and select <strong>Check for Windows updates. </strong>Then install any available updates.</p><h2 id="these-three-publicly-disclosed-zero-days-were-patched-in-june">These three publicly disclosed zero-days were patched in June</h2><p>Zero-day flaws are those that have been actively exploited or publicly disclosed before an official fix is released. In this case, the three zero-days were publicly disclosed but are not known to have been exploited in the wild. </p><p>The first zero-day, labeled CVE-2026-45586, is an elevation of privilege vulerability in the Windows Collaborative Translation Framework that allows an authorized attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges via improper link resolution. <a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-june-2026-patch-tuesday-fixes-3-zero-day-200-flaws/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">According to BleepingComputer</a>, this flaw was identified by the security researcher Nightmare Eclipse. </p><p>The second zero-day (CVE-2026-49160) is an HTTP.sys denial of service vulnerability that abuses the HTTP/2 protocol, allowing attackers to tie up memory and cause performance issues or outages. Researchers at Calif.io have been credited with discovering this bug. </p><p>Finally, CVE-2026-50507 is a Windows Bitlocker security feature bypass vulnerability that would allow a local attacker to gain access to an encrypted drive using files on a USB drive or EFI partition. The patch for this flaw also addressed a vulnerability that was publicly disclosed by Nightmare Eclipse last month. </p>

All The New AI Features Coming to Apple Products in 2026

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Can Apple's new AI features actually help you get things done?

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page.</p><p>It'd be fair in some respects to call <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-apple-announced-at-wwdc-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">WWDC 2026</a> "the Siri keynote." After a two-year delay, Apple finally revealed <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-just-announced-siri-ai-for-real-this-time" target="_blank">Siri AI</a>, and spent much of the event discussing all the ways it improves upon the old assistant. But while Siri might have stolen the show on Monday, it wasn't the only AI news Apple presented. So long as you have a compatible device, Apple's upcoming slate of updates is adding a host of new AI features to the mix. 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https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-1.fill.size_2000x1299.v1781018854.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple</span> </div> </div> <p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/safari-automatically-organize-your-tabs-using-ai?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Safari's new Apple Intelligence features</a> are all about streamlining web browsing. You can use AI to automatically organize all your messy tabs, sorted by topic. This even updates dynamically, as you surf the web. There's also a new feature called "Notify Me" that will monitor a webpage on your behalf. You can tell it to watch out for something, like a price drop on an item you want to buy, and it will notify you when the webpage is updated.</p><p>There's also a small vibe-coding feature here. You will be able to create your own bespoke Safari extensions by telling the browser what you want to see. Apple will provide some categories and quick-start suggestions, but you can also use natural language commands to generate an extension that can customize a webpage and add extra features to Safari.</p><h2 id="visual-intelligence-expands-to-the-camera-and-your-mac">Visual Intelligence expands to the camera and your Mac</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-9.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781096195.png" alt="Siri in the Camera app." width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-9.fill.size_800x450.v1781096195.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-9.fill.size_1400x788.v1781096195.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-9.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781096195.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple</span> </div> </div> <p>The <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/these-iphones-are-getting-a-big-ai-camera-upgrade?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Camera app is getting a big update</a> this year, by taking Visual Intelligence and adding it as a new "Siri" option in the camera. Point your camera towards any object or scene and ask Siri any questions you might have. The assistant will then suggest relevant actions based on what you're looking at. For example, you can ask for a nutritional breakdown of the meal you're eating, or split a bill with your friends. </p><p>On the Mac, Visual Intelligence is directly integrated into the screenshot tool. Once you capture a screenshot, you can ask Siri about it. Here too, Siri will automatically recognize the content and will provide contextual prompts. On the iPad, you can ask Siri about anything that's on your screen simply by circling it using your Apple Pencil after taking a screenshot. </p><h2 id="photos-gets-intelligent-editing-tools">Photos gets intelligent editing tools</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-2.fill.size_2000x1299.v1781018855.jpg" alt="Reframe feature in Photos." width="2000" height="1299" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-2.fill.size_800x520.v1781018855.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-2.fill.size_1400x909.v1781018855.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-2.fill.size_2000x1299.v1781018855.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p>Apple has some new AI-powered image editing tools this year. There's "Extend," which expands the frame around a subject with generative AI fill, and "Reframe," which lets you adjust the framing of a photo as if you were still taking it live. When you adjust the framing, the edges will blur, indicating where Apple Intelligence will fill in the details using AI. Clean Up also gets some upgrades with Apple's improved AI models.</p><p>Image Playground also gets its biggest upgrade yet, shipping with the ability to generate photo-realistic images for the first time. You can pull in photos from your library, edit them with text prompts, and generate images in different aspect ratios. You can also generate unique wallpapers or Contact Posters using this feature. And all the images will be watermarked with SynthID data, making it easier to know that the image was generated with AI.</p><h2 id="apples-passwords-app-will-reset-compromised-passwords-for-you">Apple's Passwords app will reset compromised passwords for you</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-3.fill.size_2000x1124.v1781018855.jpg" alt="Fix passwords." width="2000" height="1124" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-3.fill.size_800x450.v1781018855.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-3.fill.size_1400x787.v1781018855.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-3.fill.size_2000x1124.v1781018855.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple</span> </div> </div> <p>AI is at its best when it takes care of tedious tasks. Resetting passwords surely fits the bill. With this year's updates, Apple has integrated an AI agent in the Passwords app that resets compromised passwords on your behalf. You just have to give the go-ahead, and it'll head to the website in question, enter your old password, reset it, and save the new password to the app. </p><h2 id="shortcuts-are-now-easy-to-build">Shortcuts are now easy to build</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-4.fill.size_2000x1124.v1781018855.png" alt="Creating a shortcut." width="2000" height="1124" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-4.fill.size_800x450.v1781018855.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-4.fill.size_1400x787.v1781018855.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-4.fill.size_2000x1124.v1781018855.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple</span> </div> </div> <p>Shortcuts are awesome, but they require a lot of planning and multi-step workflows. They can get complex fast, which sharply reduces the accessibility of the whole experience. That might be changing this year: The <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-will-soon-let-you-use-ai-to-create-automation-routines?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Shortcuts app will now let you create an automation</a> or a shortcut using natural language. You can describe the shortcut you want to create in detail, and the app should be able to create it for you. For example, you could tell Shortcuts: "Message my partner with my ETA when I leave work." From this request, Shortcuts should be able to integrate Messages, Apple Maps, and the task together into one automation, without you having to build the steps from scratch.</p><h2 id="ai-supported-communication-systems">AI-supported communication systems</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-5.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781018855.png" alt="Calendar natural language input." width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-5.fill.size_800x450.v1781018855.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-5.fill.size_1400x787.v1781018855.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-5.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781018855.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple</span> </div> </div> <p>Apple is integrating Siri AI into all its major apps, like Phone, Mail, Messages, and even Calendar. When you're on a call with a family member or a business, the Phone app will automatically bring up contextual information, like your reservation number or flight details, just in case you need it. Natural language input is also coming to the Calendar app. You'll be able to create appointments by typing them in detail, including date, time, and who you're meeting with.</p><p>Apple Intelligence will also keep an eye on your conversations in Messages and will provide contextual prompts when needed. For example, if someone asks for a photo or an address, you'll see suggestions for a one-tap response with the relevant data already loaded up. Smart Reply will be able to craft messages on your behalf in the Mail and Messages app, maintaining your writing style. According to Apple, the AI can adjust the tone based on the contact; so emails to your boss could sound more formal than texts to your best friend. Apple says it's also improving its grammar, spell-check, and speech-to-text tools using AI. The latter will automatically remove filler words, add correct punctuation, and format your speech as well.</p><h2 id="apples-home-app-gets-some-ai-upgrades">Apple's Home app gets some AI upgrades</h2><p>Apple Intelligence will automatically group all smart home notifications in one active stream. You won't receive five pings in a row because you opened the garage door, then the main door, and turned on the outdoor lights; instead, a single alert will update dynamically to reflect the changes. The Home app will also summarize movements from HomeKit cameras and will provide a text summary about any important updates. </p><p>Apple also improved searching in the Home app, especially when it comes to camera footage. You can now search with natural language, and the Home app will comb through data from all your cameras to show you the moment you're looking for. Note the AI summary and multi-camera search features are only available for iCloud+ subscribers.</p><h2 id="a-glowing-siri-orb-comes-to-apple-vision-pro">A glowing Siri orb comes to Apple Vision Pro</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-10.fill.size_2000x905.v1781096195.png" alt="Siri orb in visionOS." width="2000" height="905" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-10.fill.size_800x362.v1781096195.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-10.fill.size_1400x633.v1781096195.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPFY1QNZQBP16A44GQ6X750/images-10.fill.size_2000x905.v1781096195.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple</span> </div> </div> <p>Siri AI also makes its way to the Apple Vision Pro. The Siri app, with the conversation view, is right there too, but more interestingly, you can now add a glowing Siri orb to your Vision Pro space. You can place it anywhere in your home and start a conversation just by looking at it. The orb glows and responds in the same view. </p>

Gemini Is Down

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:17:38 -0000

If Gemini isn't working for you this morning, don't worry: It's down for a lot of us.

<p>If you tried to use Google's Gemini AI on Wednesday morning, you might have run into an error message or two. If so, don't worry, it's not just you: Gemini appears to be down for a number of users (myself included). Even if you don't personally use Gemini, <a href="https://downdetector.com/status/googlegemini/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">you can see the issues from Downdetector</a>, which compiles user reports of downtime across apps, sites, and services. (Disclosure, Lifehacker parent company Ziff Davis also owns Downdetector.) </p><p>As of this article, Downdetector is showing thousands of user reports, starting at roughly 6:19 a.m. ET. The reports started small, but began ramping up as the morning continued, jumping sharply after 8 a.m. My guess is that workers on the East Coast started trying to use Gemini this morning, and quickly ran into problems—some of whom ran to Downdectector to report. <a href="https://www.google.com/appsstatus/dashboard/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Google's official Workspace status page</a> also lists an "incident" with Gemini, which it says started at 10:26 a.m. UTC (6:26 a.m. ET). </p><p>As of 11:10 a.m ET, Google still hasn't fixed the issue. The company posted an update to its status page, confirming that users are seeing “Something Went Wrong” errors on Gemini's macOS, iOS, Android, and web apps, as well as with Gemini in Chrome. While the cause of the issue isn't clear, Google will likely have Gemini back up and running shortly. These outages happen from time to time, to companies big and small. Barring some catastrophic issue, or a widespread problem with a cloud hosting provider, Gemini should be operational sometime this morning. But if anything changes for the worse, I'll keep this article updated.</p>

I Tried macOS 27 Golden Gate and These Are My Five Favorite New Features

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Apple's next desktop software upgrade launches for everyone later this year.

<p>There was a lot to take in from <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-apple-announced-at-wwdc-2026" target="_blank">Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote</a>, but as is the case every year, the presentation couldn't hope to cover all the changes, new features, and upgrades to Apple's software. Developers are already busy installing the first beta versions of Apple's new operating systems and seeing what they're capable of—so, in the interest of trying out the new features of macOS 27 as early as possible, I've dusted off my developer account to give the new "Golden Gate" update a try.</p><p>An Apple developer account is required if you want to access the beta right now (as is the case <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-install-the-ios-27-beta-now-and-why-you-probably-shouldnt" target="_blank">with iOS 27</a>). Getting a developer account, which allows you to install early versions of Apple's software before it is released to the general public, used to require you to pay $99 per year, but that's no longer the case—you can receive early access to the developer beta for free by <a href="https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">registering your Apple Account with the program</a>. Installing these early betas <a href="https://lifehacker.com/article-route-prefix/tech/how-to-install-the-ios-27-beta-now-and-why-you-probably-shouldnt?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">is not recommended for most people</a>, as you're likely to come across numerous bugs and glitches, some of which could have serious consequences for the apps and data on your devices. The most cautious strategy is to wait for the full release this fall, though a more advanced public beta is also due in July.</p><p>Personally, I haven't experienced any issues of note in my time with Golden Gate, and even at this early stage, I can see the promise of Apple's latest desktop software update. In particular, there are five features in this update I'm glad to see, and that you should be looking forward to arriving on <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-drops-support-intel-based-macs-wwdc-2026" target="_blank">your Apple Silicon-based Mac</a> later this year.</p><h2 id="automatic-safari-tab-organization">Automatic Safari tab organization</h2><p>As someone who always has plenty of tabs open, I'm intrigued by <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/safari-automatically-organize-your-tabs-using-ai?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">the new automatic tab organization tool that's available in Safari for macOS 27</a>. It might even make me spend more time in Safari compared to Chrome.</p><p>"Safari analyzes each page, identifies similarities, and then brings related tabs together," <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF8swzNR1-o" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Apple says</a>, so you might get all your puzzle web apps in one group and all your basketball news articles in another. You can set up the feature by clicking <strong>Safari > Settings > Tabs</strong> and then choosing <strong>By recommended topics</strong> or <strong>Automatically</strong> for <strong>Organize tabs</strong>.</p><p>I've found the feature to be of limited use so far (this is a beta after all), but there's potential here. At the moment, Safari does a good job of automatically grouping together tabs open from the same website, but doesn't reliably recognize tab topics or group them together that way. I expect this will improve with time, as Apple made a big show of explaining it in the keynote.</p><h2 id="better-support-for-ultrawide-displays">Better support for ultrawide displays</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRW2GZWP06M5NQQ9443EJXT/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781098693.jpg" alt="macOS 27 Golden Gate" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRW2GZWP06M5NQQ9443EJXT/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1781098693.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRW2GZWP06M5NQQ9443EJXT/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1781098693.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRW2GZWP06M5NQQ9443EJXT/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781098693.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">Ultrawide monitor support has been improved.</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Lifehacker</span> </div> </div> <p>This probably has niche appeal, but personally speaking, it's something I'll be making plenty of use of: While macOS previously supported ultrawide monitors, the new Golden Gate update will offer broader support for a greater number of native resolutions and refresh rates, with sharper scaling included.</p><p>This means if your ultrawide monitor has always been a bit glitchy and limited when connected to a MacBook (like mine), you should get a far better experience this time around. What's more, macOS 27 will remember layouts on ultrawide monitors as well, even after disconnecting and reconnecting, so no more scattered icons and windows.</p><h2 id="improved-iphone-mirroring">Improved iPhone mirroring</h2><p>iPhone mirroring is already one of the slickest and most handy features on Macs, and it gets better with macOS 27. On supported apps, you can drag out the iPhone window to a dual-pane, iPad-style layout (no doubt in preparation for the upcoming foldable iPhone).</p><p>Another neat addition is that you can now access the iOS Control Center through iPhone mirroring, so if you need to turn on airplane mode, start a screen recording, or do anything else through Control Center, it only takes a couple of clicks (<strong>View > Control Center</strong>).</p><h2 id="a-slider-for-liquid-glass">A slider for Liquid Glass</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRW2GZWP06M5NQQ9443EJXT/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781098693.jpg" alt="macOS 27 Golden Gate" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRW2GZWP06M5NQQ9443EJXT/images-2.fill.size_800x450.v1781098693.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRW2GZWP06M5NQQ9443EJXT/images-2.fill.size_1400x788.v1781098693.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRW2GZWP06M5NQQ9443EJXT/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781098693.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">macOS now has a Liquid Glass customization slider.</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Lifehacker</span> </div> </div> <p>A year after Liquid Glass was thrust upon us, there's finally a proper system-wide customization option: A slider that lets you adjust how much Liquid Glass you want in macOS. I've never had a huge problem with Liquid Glass, but I'm still happy to have the option to adjust it to suit my own preferences.</p><p>You can find the slider under <strong>Appearance</strong> in <strong>System Settings</strong>, and there's a neat little preview thumbnail above that shows you how the adjustments will look. Right now, the difference from one side of the slider to the other isn't huge: It goes from "fairly translucent" to "hardly translucent at all."</p><h2 id="and-of-course-siri-ai">And of course... Siri AI</h2><p>Based on the demos we saw during WWDC 2026, Apple now has an AI chatbot ready to offer Gemini and ChatGPT some genuine competition (with a little help <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/biggest-apple-intelligence-upgrade-yet-is-focused-on-you-and-your-privacy" target="_blank">from Google's AI models</a>). Sadly, at the time of writing, I'm still on the waiting list for the new and improved Siri, so I can't tell you what it's like to use.</p><p>Still, I'm intrigued by how Apple has integrated Siri AI into the desktop OS. Whenever you open a Spotlight search, Siri will pop up to answer your questions, analyze something on screen, browse through your photos, send emails, pull information from the web, and more. As on iOS, it now comes with its own dedicated app as well, where you'll be able to sort through your chat history to review previous conversations with the chatbot.</p><p>Even if it can't quite match the capabilities of its rivals, the fact that it comes built into Apple hardware—and will sync chats across devices too, for the first time—gives it a big advantage in terms of convenience.</p>

These Hacks Let You Force Quit Frozen Apps on Windows

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0000

If you can't access Task Manager, try these tips.

<p>My PC is nine years old, and even though I've upgraded its SSD and RAM, it does experience the occasional freeze. It most often happens when I leave <em>Age of Empires 2</em> running while I complete a few quick chores around the house. Once I'm back at my PC, the game sometimes becomes unresponsive, and my only option is to hold down the power button for a forced shutdown. This is not good for your computer, and ideally, you'd want to try other options first. So, I've been looking for a solution to force-quit frozen apps, and <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows11/comments/1tzmpho/windows_11_tip_if_a_program_crashes_and_covers/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">this Reddit thread</a> gave me a few solid ideas. Here's what I found worked for me:</p><h2 id="ensure-that-task-manager-is-always-on-top">Ensure that Task Manager is always on top</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRQXD22NGQ9RSQH4JB68QHC/images-2.fill.size_2000x1257.v1781095012.png" alt="Task Manager settings in Windows 11." width="2000" height="1257" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRQXD22NGQ9RSQH4JB68QHC/images-2.fill.size_800x503.v1781095012.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRQXD22NGQ9RSQH4JB68QHC/images-2.fill.size_1400x880.v1781095012.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRQXD22NGQ9RSQH4JB68QHC/images-2.fill.size_2000x1257.v1781095012.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Pranay Parab</span> </div> </div> <p>If you're trying to launch Task Manager, it may get stuck behind a full-screen app. To prevent this, you can force the app to always appear above all other apps on your computer. You can open Task Manager by pressing <strong>Ctrl-Shift-Esc</strong> or searching for the app in the Start menu. Once Task Manager is running, click <strong>Settings</strong> in the left pane, and under "Window management," enable <strong>Always on top</strong>.</p><h2 id="create-a-new-desktop">Create a new desktop</h2><p>If a full-screen app is frozen in Windows 11, you can use the keyboard shortcut <strong>Win-Ctrl-D</strong> to create a new desktop on your PC. This will force Windows to switch to the newly created desktop, and allow you to access Task Manager or other apps that you need. Once you've used this tip to handle the rogue app, you can press <strong>Win-Ctrl-F4</strong> to close the new desktop. To move between different desktops in Windows, press <strong>Win-Ctrl-→</strong> or <strong>Win-Ctrl-←</strong>. </p><h2 id="use-the-power-button-to-enable-sleep-mode">Use the power button to enable sleep mode</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRQXD22NGQ9RSQH4JB68QHC/images-1.fill.size_2000x1260.v1781095012.png" alt="Power button settings in Windows 11." width="2000" height="1260" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRQXD22NGQ9RSQH4JB68QHC/images-1.fill.size_800x504.v1781095012.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRQXD22NGQ9RSQH4JB68QHC/images-1.fill.size_1400x882.v1781095012.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRQXD22NGQ9RSQH4JB68QHC/images-1.fill.size_2000x1260.v1781095012.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Pranay Parab</span> </div> </div> <p>Pressing the power button usually turns off your computer. Most manufacturers have you long-press the power button to do a forced shutdown, but this should only be used in emergencies. This is the equivalent of yanking out the power cord to turn off your computer, and you risk losing data by using this option. If you're encountering a frozen app, you can configure the power button to put your PC in sleep mode instead. The benefit is that waking your PC opens the lock screen, and you can use that to access Task Manager. </p><p>To set this up, open the Start menu and search for "<strong>Control Panel</strong>." Open Control Panel, and in the top-right corner of the window, click the drop-down menu next to "View by." Select <strong>Large icons</strong> or <strong>Small icons</strong>. This will reveal all Control Panel features, including <strong>Power Options</strong>. In the left pane, select <strong>Choose what the power buttons do</strong>. Now, click the drop-down menu next to "When I press the power button," and click <strong>Sleep</strong>. You can press the power button on your PC now, and it'll put the computer to sleep.</p><h2 id="try-a-handy-keyboard-shortcut">Try a handy keyboard shortcut</h2><p>Microsoft coded a hidden keyboard shortcut into Windows for you to use when <a href="https://superuser.com/questions/1127463/what-does-ctrlwinshiftb-do-in-windows" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">encountering a black screen</a>. Maybe your computer isn't frozen, but an app is stuck, or there's an issue with a display driver leading to a black screen. In these cases, use the keyboard shortcut <strong>Win-Ctrl-Shift-B</strong>: It'll recreate your desktop and let you avoid a forced restart of your computer.</p>

This Microphone-Free Sonos Speaker Is Nearly $200 Off Right Now

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0000

This grade-A refurbished speaker delivers premium sound without the always-on microphone.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>Voice assistants have become a standard feature on many wireless speakers, but not everyone wants a microphone listening for commands in their living room. That's the appeal of the Sonos One SL. It delivers the same audio hardware and Sonos ecosystem as the Sonos One, but without Alexa or any other built-in voice assistant. Right now, Woot is selling a grade A refurbished <a href="https://zdcs.link/z64GXk?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Sonos%20One%20SL&short_url=z64GXk&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Sonos One SL</u></a> for $104.99. For comparison, <a href="https://zdcs.link/QpBNgZ?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Amazon&short_url=QpBNgZ&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Amazon</u></a> currently has the speaker listed for around $149 to $220 for a refurbished unit (and $299 for a new one), and according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools" target="_blank"><u>price trackers</u></a>, this deal also comes in below the previous low of roughly $129. The sale is expected to run for the next 10 days or until inventory sells out. Shipping is free for <a href="https://zdcs.link/QOjVdB?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Prime%20members&short_url=QOjVdB&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Prime members</u></a> and $6 for everyone else. 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Everything else remains the same, including support for Apple's AirPlay 2, Sonos' multi-room audio platform, and Trueplay room tuning. Audio quality remains one of its strongest attributes—inside are two Class-D amplifiers, a tweeter, and a mid-woofer that combine to produce a balanced sound with clear vocals, controlled bass, and enough volume to comfortably fill a bedroom, office, kitchen, or living room without sounding strained.</p><p>If you already own Sonos gear, the One SL becomes even more useful–two One SL speakers can be paired together for stereo sound, and they can also serve as rear surround speakers alongside compatible Sonos soundbars like the Beam. The main limitation is connectivity. Unlike newer Sonos products, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/z64GXk?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=One%20SL&short_url=z64GXk&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>One SL</u></a> doesn't support Bluetooth audio streaming, relying entirely on wifi or a wired Ethernet connection. If your home network goes down, so does the speaker. It also lacks support for hi-res audio formats. 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This Fire TV Soundbar Plus Bundle Is $200 Off Right Now

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

Apply the promo code DEVICE25 at checkout to save an additional 25%.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>A full surround-sound setup can make movies, shows, and games far more immersive, but assembling one piece by piece can get expensive. Right now, Woot is offering the <a href="https://zdcs.link/922KeW?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Amazon%20Fire%20TV%20Soundbar%20Plus&short_url=922KeW&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus</u></a> bundle—which includes the soundbar, wireless subwoofer, and surround speakers—for $289.99. Apply the promo code <strong>DEVICE25</strong> before June 11, 2026, and the price drops even lower. For context, the same bundle is selling for $489.99 on <a href="https://zdcs.link/a56xMN?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Amazon&short_url=a56xMN&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Amazon</u></a>, and even its previous all-time low was significantly higher at $389.99, according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools" target="_blank"><u>price trackers</u></a>. This is an open-box offer, which means the packaging may have been opened for display or inspection, but the system itself has been tested, functions like new, and comes with a 90-day limited warranty, says Woot. This promotion runs for two days or until inventory sells out, with free shipping for <a href="https://zdcs.link/QOjVdB?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Prime%20members&short_url=QOjVdB&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Prime members</u></a> ($6 for everyone else) within the contiguous United States.</p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F922KeW&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Amazon+Fire+TV+Soundbar+Plus+Bundle&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F922KeW&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus Bundle"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus Bundle </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $289.99 <span class="font-medium">at Woot</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$489.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $200.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Shop Now </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRAXH016FZ5W606ZJ33K1ZP/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1781080703.png" alt="Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus Bundle" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTRAXH016FZ5W606ZJ33K1ZP/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1781080703.png" alt="Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus Bundle" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Shop Now </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $289.99 <span class="font-medium">at Woot</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$489.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $200.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>The system supports Dolby Atmos, DTS, and Dolby TrueHD audio formats, making it compatible with most modern streaming services and Blu-ray releases. Most importantly, it delivers surround sound instead of simply boosting volume—the wireless subwoofer adds deeper bass for movies, music, and games, while the rear speakers help sounds move beyond the front of the room, creating a more spacious and immersive listening experience. </p><p>It's worth noting that the soundbar doesn't include dedicated upward-firing speakers, so Atmos height effects are simulated rather than physically projected above you. Even so, it delivers a noticeably larger soundstage than most basic soundbars, though unsurprisingly, it isn't as expansive as you'll find on more expensive systems. Amazon also keeps the feature set fairly simple, with no room-correction system to automatically tune audio for your space and no companion app packed with advanced controls. 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10 Hacks Every Google Keep User Should Know

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:00:00 -0000

One of the best note-taking apps gets even better with these tricks and tips.

<p>Google Keep is one of <a href="https://lifehacker.com/how-to-format-text-in-google-keep-1850949818" target="_blank">the best note-taking apps</a> around, managing to cram a lot of useful functionality into a clean, simple interface that's basically a collection of colored digital sticky notes you can put to whatever use you like. It couldn't be easier to create or access notes on Android, iOS, or the web, but even if you're a long-time Google Keep user, you might not have found all the features available just under the surface—and this list of tips and tricks will get you caught up.</p><h2 id="share-notes-with-your-family-to-track-grocery-lists">Share notes with your family to track grocery lists</h2><p>This one tops the list of unknown Google Keep features that most anyone can appreciate: You can use it to share notes with other people, just like you're sharing a Google Doc. There are lots of ways this can be helpful, including family note-taking—for vacation packing, for example, or managing grocery lists.</p><p>If you've got a shared grocery list for the family, then there's less chance of someone buying milk when someone else has already picked it up, for example. To share a note, click the collaborator button that looks like a portrait picture (on the web), or tap the three dots (lower right) then Collaborator (on mobile).</p><h2 id="use-gemini-to-fill-out-a-note-for-you">Use Gemini to fill out a note for you</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTKKYJXR8XME2T9M1NQTFR4B/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780922403.jpg" alt="Google Keep" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTKKYJXR8XME2T9M1NQTFR4B/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1780922403.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTKKYJXR8XME2T9M1NQTFR4B/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1780922403.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTKKYJXR8XME2T9M1NQTFR4B/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780922403.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">Gemini can help you with note creation.</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Lifehacker</span> </div> </div> <p>This is a handy feature that's unfortunately rather limited: It only works on Android, only applies to list notes, and <a href="https://support.google.com/keep/answer/15222789" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">requires an AI subscription plan</a> from Google. But if you meet all of those criteria, you can get Gemini's help with lists: Tap the <strong>+</strong> (plus) button, then <strong>List</strong>, then <strong>Help me create a list</strong>.</p><p>You can then prompt Gemini to create a list for you—things to do on a trip to New York, or a back-to-school shopping list for a 10-year-old, or the best horror movies of the 1970s, or a to-do list for planning a 30th wedding anniversary. The prompt can be just about anything you like, and Gemini will then return a list for you to work with.</p><h2 id="take-handwritten-notes-that-can-be-searched">Take handwritten notes that can be searched</h2><p>You can quickly create drawing notes in Google Keep on the web and mobile, but what you might not have realized is that if you write notes using your finger or a stylus, the app can read the text within them. The handwritten text will be included in Google Keep search results, provided your writing is legible enough.</p><h2 id="undo-mistakes-or-reuse-notes-with-version-history">Undo mistakes or reuse notes with version history</h2><p>Version history is something you don't always get with this category of app—looking at you, Apple Notes—and in Google Keep, it means you can go back to earlier versions of a note if you need to. Maybe you've checked off a whole number of items you shouldn't have, or want to revert to the earlier version of an idea, or you want to reuse the entire list.</p><p>To use this feature, you have to be using Google Keep on the web. Click the three dots by a note, then <strong>Version history</strong>: You get a list of previous versions of the note, and can download them in HTML form. There's no way to actually overwrite the current note with an older version, but you can copy and paste the text in from the HTML file.</p><h2 id="take-voice-memos-on-the-go-with-audio-notes">Take voice memos on the go with audio notes</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTKKYJXR8XME2T9M1NQTFR4B/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780922403.jpg" alt="Google Keep" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTKKYJXR8XME2T9M1NQTFR4B/images-2.fill.size_800x450.v1780922403.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTKKYJXR8XME2T9M1NQTFR4B/images-2.fill.size_1400x788.v1780922403.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTKKYJXR8XME2T9M1NQTFR4B/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780922403.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">Voice notes can be recorded on mobile.</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Lifehacker</span> </div> </div> <p>This was one I didn't find for a long time because I tend to mainly use Google Keep on the web, and this option is exclusive to the mobile apps. If you tap the <strong>+</strong> (plus) button then <strong>Audio</strong> on Android, or the mic icon at the bottom of the interface on iOS, you can create an audio note (which then appears on the web app too).</p><p>This is best for recording quick thoughts when you're on the move and can't type out a note like you normally would. On the newly created note, you get a mini player to listen to the audio, as well as a text transcription of what you've said (which you can edit if something wasn't accurately transcribed).</p><h2 id="apply-multiple-labels-per-note-to-stay-organized">Apply multiple labels per note to stay organized</h2><p>Google Keep has a labels system that lets you keep your notes in the order you prefer: You can add or edit the labels associated with a note via the three dots in the corner, and the labels you use are entirely up to you. You can then navigate by label via the left-hand navigation pane (click or tap the three horizontal lines, top left, if you can't see it).</p><p>But there's hidden functionality here: Each note can have multiple labels, which gives you even more flexibility when it comes to configuring your filing system. You could have labels for both "work" and "personal" notes, and then subdivide those categories with further labels—so maybe "vacation," "shopping," "money," and "family" in the personal category.</p><h2 id="use-smart-search-to-find-note-categories">Use smart search to find note categories</h2><p>Select the search box at the top of the Google Keep interface and you'll see a <strong>Things</strong> section (click or tap <strong>More</strong> to see the full list). This vague header collects labels that the app has applied in the background based on the contents of your notes, and can include categories such as <strong>Groceries</strong>, <strong>Places</strong>, <strong>Travel</strong>, and <strong>Movies</strong>.</p><p>Even if you don't have your own label system in place, you can use these automatically applied categories to sift through your notes—maybe if there's something you've written down but can't remember where. For my notes at least, the searches seem to match up pretty well with the content of my notes.</p><h2 id="turn-notes-into-full-google-docs-for-further-editing">Turn notes into full Google Docs for further editing</h2><p>If a note starts to get too big and complex for Google Keep, you can turn it into a Google Doc without affecting the original note. On the web, click the three dots in the corner of a note, then choose <strong>Copy to Google Docs</strong>. You can then edit the new document in Google Drive independently of what's happening in Google Keep.</p><h2 id="add-reminders-so-you-dont-forget-about-your-notes">Add reminders so you don't forget about your notes</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTKKYJXR8XME2T9M1NQTFR4B/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780922403.jpg" alt="Google Keep" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTKKYJXR8XME2T9M1NQTFR4B/images-3.fill.size_800x450.v1780922403.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTKKYJXR8XME2T9M1NQTFR4B/images-3.fill.size_1400x788.v1780922403.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTKKYJXR8XME2T9M1NQTFR4B/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780922403.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">Attaching reminders to notes.</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Lifehacker</span> </div> </div> <p>If you're a heavy Google Keep user, notes can quickly pile up and get lost. One way to make sure you don't forget about a particular note is to flag it with a reminder. Tap the bell-shaped icon along the side of a note on the web or on mobile to specify the time and date of the reminder, which can be set to recur if needed.</p><p>You'll see the reminder information on the note itself, but the actual reminding is handed off to Google Tasks—if you open up Google Tasks, you'll see a reminder has been set. You can edit and delete reminders from Google Tasks as well as from Google Keep, with the changes synced across as needed.</p><h2 id="use-a-workaround-to-take-notes-on-the-move-with-android-auto">Use a workaround to take notes on the move with Android Auto</h2><p>Google Keep doesn't show up on the Android Auto dashboard, but that doesn't mean you can't take notes in the car—you just need to use Gemini instead. First, open Gemini on Android, tap the menu button (top left), then the cog icon, then <strong>Connected Apps</strong> to make sure Google Workspace (including Google Keep) is linked.</p><p>While in your vehicle, you can then say "hey Google" and issue a command like "create a note that says remember to buy flowers" to add a note to Google Keep. You can tap into the generative AI powers of Gemini, too—for example, you could ask it to create a checklist of ingredients for a lasagna while you're on the way to the grocery store.</p>

The Apple Watch 11 Supports Siri AI, and It's $100 Off Right Now

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0000

The latest mid-tier Apple Watch is at a nice discount in Amazon's early Prime Day sale.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>The Series 11 is Apple's middle-of-the-pack smartwatch, sandwiched between the budget-friendly <a href="https://zdcs.link/zEJn7y?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Apple%20Watch%20SE%203&short_url=zEJn7y&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Apple Watch SE 3</a> and the flagship <a href="https://zdcs.link/QqRWY7?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Apple%20Watch%20Ultra%203&short_url=QqRWY7&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Apple Watch Ultra 3</a>. Right now, both versions of the Series 11 (the GPS model and the GPS + cellular model) are on sale during Amazon's early <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-you-need-to-know-about-prime-day-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Prime Day deals</a>. </p><p>The <a href="https://zdcs.link/aXVk8O?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=GPS%20version&short_url=aXVk8O&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">GPS version</a> starts at <strong>$299</strong> (originally $399) and the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aeKGvJ?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=GPS%20%2B%20Cellular%20version&short_url=aeKGvJ&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">GPS + Cellular version</a> starts at <strong>$399</strong> (originally $499). If you're looking for the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPxnXO?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=bigger%2046mm%20size&short_url=QPxnXO&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">bigger 46mm size</a>, they're both also at least $100 off in the GPS and cellular versions—and these are the lowest prices these models have ever reached, according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools-1692745053" target="_blank">price-tracking tools</a>.</p><div class="shadow-b-2 mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-[#F0F0F0] px-6 py-2 shadow-lg md:px-12" role="region" aria-label="Products List" x-data="{ showMore: false }"> <a 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Sleep Score, Fitness Tracker, Health Monitoring, Always-On Display, Water Resistant" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm w-full h-12 duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:hidden md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> <div class="flex flex-col items-center w-full md:hidden font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $399.00 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$499.00</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $100.00</span> </div> </div> </a> <a 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The Google Pixel 4 Has an Impressive Battery Life, and It's $100 Off Right Now

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It comes with long battery life, Fitbit-powered health tracking, and built-in Gemini.

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Unlike most smartwatches, which use a flat magnetic puck, the Pixel 4 charges while resting on its side in the stand, allowing it to double as a bedside display. </p><p>The watch's internal components and sensors have also been upgraded, including support for satellite communications through its new chipset. Dual-frequency GPS improves location tracking accuracy compared to the single-band signal on the Pixel Watch 3. To use the Pixel Watch 4, you’ll need a phone with <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/10-android-hacks-you-can-do-with-tasker?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank"><u>Android 11 or newer</u></a>, and some features on the phone, like camera controls and call screening, are exclusive to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/why-the-pixel-9a-is-still-the-best-google-phone-for-most-people?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank"><u>Pixel phones</u></a>. 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Anthropic Says Its Latest Model Is 'Mythos-Level,' but With Strict Safeguards

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:00:38 -0000

Claude Fable 5 supposedly offers the power of Mythos without the security risks.

<p>Back in April, <a href="https://mashable.com/article/claude-mythos-ai-model-anthropic-leak" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Anthropic introduced its "Mythos" model to the world</a>. Mythos Preview, reportedly, is such<em> </em>a powerful model that it can find security flaws across all kinds of software. In the wrong hands, bad actors could abuse the model to find vulnerabilities in programs, services, and sites most of us rely on for modern digital life. In effect, Mythos could open up the biggest hacking opportunity in history. What a pitch. </p><p>As such, Anthropic pulled the brakes on Mythos. While it maintained that it would eventually release the model to the public, it first needed to <a href="https://mashable.com/tech/anthropic-mythos-might-get-public-release" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">trial it with a limited pool of trusted testers</a>, in what it calls "Project Glasswing." To start, that meant opening up the model to the U.S. and other governments. While Mythos is still not available to the likes of you or me, Anthropic <em>is</em> releasing a new model that promises many of the capabilities of Mythos, without the accompanying cybersecurity risks. </p><h2 id="what-are-anthropics-fable-5-and-mythos-5">What are Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5?</h2><p>On Tuesday, Anthropic announced its latest model, <a href="https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-fable-5-mythos-5" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Claude Fable 5</a>, which it calls a "Mythos-class model" that is "safe for general use." The company says Fable 5 is supposedly better and more capable than any of its other public models. Anthropic claims Fable 5 scores at the top of most benchmarks, including software engineering, knowledge work, vision tasks, and research. The company goes so far as to say "the longer and more complex the task, the larger Fable 5's lead over our other models." There's also Mythos 5, which seems to be Fable 5 without certain limitations, but isn't available to the general public. </p><p>According to Anthropic's benchmarking, Fable 5 and Mythos 5 alike outperform Mythos Preview, Opus 4.8, OpenAI's GPT-5.5, and Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro, in the following categories: agentic coding, knowledge work, spatial reasoning, tool use, legal, multidisciplinary reasoning (without tools), biology, cybersecurity, and health. Mythos Preview ekes out a win in computer use and multidisciplinary reasoning (with tools), but it's a clean sweep over all other models. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPX4E5W9ARSE82471E7DKCF/images-1.fill.size_679x750.v1781033773.webp" alt="fable 5's performance chart compared to other models" width="679" height="750" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPX4E5W9ARSE82471E7DKCF/images-1.fill.size_800x883.v1781033773.webp 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPX4E5W9ARSE82471E7DKCF/images-1.fill.size_1400x1545.v1781033773.webp 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPX4E5W9ARSE82471E7DKCF/images-1.fill.size_2000x2208.v1781033773.webp 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Anthropic</span> </div> </div> <p>Anthropic says Fable 5 was able to complete a coding project that would have taken a team over two months to finish in just a day. It can rebuild a web app's source code from only screenshots. It can beat <em>Pokémon FireRed</em> with a "minimal, vision-only harness," while other Claude models struggled to play at all. It was able to play <em>Slay the Spire</em> and reached the final act three times more often than Opus 4.8 Mythos 5 builds on its research abilities, with improved stats in drug design, as well as novel hypotheses regarding questions of molecular biology, and the ability to produce novel research in genomics. </p><h2 id="how-is-anthropic-keeping-fable-5-safe">How is Anthropic keeping Fable 5 safe?</h2><p>That's the big question: If Fable 5 is Mythos-class, how can you ensure that it's safe to release to the general public? Couldn't a bad actor take advantage of Fable 5's capabilities and force it to discover and disclose security vulnerabilities? </p><p>Anthropic says it has that figured out. While Fable 5 may be Mythos-level in many ways, the company says that its Project Glasswing testing has produced a model with the proper safeguards for a public release. Fable 5 looks out for "classifiers," or highly sensitive topics, that it knows it should not answer. What that means is this: When Fable 5 receives a request that it thinks has to do with cybersecurity, biology, chemistry, or distillation, it doesn't answer the question itself. Instead, it passes the query off to Opus 4.8, Anthropic's "next-most-capable" model. The model should still be powerful enough to provide accurate answers, but not capable of providing malicious users with the tools necessary to exploit others. </p><p>Anthropic says its new guardrails are cautious and conservative, and may be overkill. Benign requests may accidentally trip Fable 5's security alarms, but that supposedly happens around 5% of the time. As such, Anthropic says Fable 5 is able to handle requests itself roughly 95% of the time. In addition, the company found that after a bug bounty program, no white hat hacker could find a universal jailbreak (or an exploit to bypass safety protocols) after 1,000 hours of testing. While one organization has made progress in finding one jailbreak, Anthropic says it's confident that its protocols make it impractical for hackers to discover jailbreaks before the company does.</p><p>Why drop requests for biology and chemistry? Anthropic says that Mythos is also too good at aiding gene therapy research and development, which can be a benefit to scientists, but a major risk in the wrong hands. In addition, Anthropic knows that there are actors out there trying to "distill" Claude models' abilities to train their own models to do whatever they want. As such, any of these requests is booted to a lower-performing model. </p><p>Anthropic is also making a change to its data retention policy for Fable 5 and Mythos 5. With these models, the company will keep your data for 30 days—not for training, but to help protect against future cyberattacks and jailbreaks. Fable 5 and Mythos 5 are both priced the same: $10 per million input tokens, and $50 per million output tokens, which Anthropic says is less than half the price of Mythos Preview. </p>

I Figured Out How to Find Real Music Channels on YouTube Amid the AI Slop

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0000

AI music content is flooding on to YouTube, but you can still find videos made by real artists.

<p>Much of my day is spent sitting at a computer writing, and in recent years I've most often accompanied this by long (or live) YouTube videos that offer background sound without being too distracting. There are all kinds of options: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHrnBcYW6U0" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">scenic railway journeys</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRnDYB28bL8" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">TV show tunes</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TCQnvQEUbM" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">piano instrumentals</a> of songs I like, the sounds of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go4YMAws6BU" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">forest rain</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvRAOz986N0" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">movie soundtracks</a>, walks <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPOUrcmCUyI" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">across game worlds</a>, and more.</p><p>In recent months though, AI-generated mixes with AI-generated thumbnails have become much more prevalent. Run a quick search for study and chill-out music and you'll find plenty of videos where the artwork looks suspiciously like something ChatGPT would make and the audio track is what you'd expect to get out of an app <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/generate-free-ai-music-with-suno" target="_blank">such as Suno</a>.</p><p>It's harder than ever to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/all-the-ways-to-tell-a-picture-was-made-with-ai" target="_blank">spot AI-made content</a>, especially when it comes to simpler, more minimal creations—like illustration-style images or lo-fi chill-out music. I don't want to listen to AI music, so at the start of each day I'm now clicking around warily on YouTube trying to find something that has been composed and packaged by actual people. It's not easy anymore, but it's still possible.</p><h2 id="the-problems-with-ai-music">The problems with AI music</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPBN30C7SQNA5CCKCNRDXTE/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781014367.jpg" alt="AI on YouTube" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPBN30C7SQNA5CCKCNRDXTE/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1781014367.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPBN30C7SQNA5CCKCNRDXTE/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1781014367.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPBN30C7SQNA5CCKCNRDXTE/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781014367.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">AI content strikes again</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Lifehacker</span> </div> </div> <p>I'm not <em>completely</em> against the idea of AI, though I think there are some major problems with it that we're not properly reckoning with. Gemini AI might give you <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/google-is-adding-more-ai-to-search" target="_blank">a better search result</a> for "the best restaurants in San Francisco for young kids" than a list of 10 blue links, but it still relies on human experience and writing. The AI has never had kids or been to San Francisco, so what happens to those results when actual people stop writing and publishing on the internet?</p><p>When it comes to music, I don't want to listen to tunes put together by machines, based on algorithms and the mashing together of real work done by real artists. You could argue that it doesn't really matter so much for background electronica that's being put on while working or studying, but the principle is the same.</p><p>There's a line in the Westworld TV show where one humanoid robot, virtually indistinguishable from a real person, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaahx4hMxmw" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">asks the question</a>: "If you can't tell, does it matter?" We're now at the stage where we often can't tell the difference between AI and human content, but I'd argue that the difference does still matter—and matters a lot.</p><p>Aside from all the considerations about energy use, environmental damage, and copyright infringement that come along with AI (and which would all take an entire article to cover), I think there are numerous ways that the tech <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/clicky-macos-companion" target="_blank">can be helpful</a>. When it comes to art and music, however, I want my clicks and listening time to support actual artists.</p><p>It's something that YouTube is aware of. On some videos you'll now see a <a href="https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/15447836" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">How this content was made</a> section, disclosing the use of AI. The problem is, this relies on either the content creator owning up to it, YouTube's own AI tools being used, or AI watermarks being included in the files. Based on what I see on the platform, I don't think much of the AI content is being flagged.</p><h2 id="finding-music-made-by-real-artists">Finding music made by real artists</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPBN30C7SQNA5CCKCNRDXTE/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781014367.jpg" alt="Coulou's Vinyl Cafe" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPBN30C7SQNA5CCKCNRDXTE/images-2.fill.size_800x450.v1781014367.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPBN30C7SQNA5CCKCNRDXTE/images-2.fill.size_1400x788.v1781014367.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPBN30C7SQNA5CCKCNRDXTE/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781014367.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">Welcome to Coulou's Vinyl Cafe</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Coulou / YouTube</span> </div> </div> <p>So I'm left in a situation where I'd rather not listen to channels where the artwork or the music is AI-generated, but it's difficult to spot something that's made by AI. What I've started doing is looking for the channels that are definitely curated and produced by human beings, rather than trying to identify subtle signs of AI.</p><p>You'll actually see it a lot in channel titles and video descriptions now, so you could just search for "no AI" or "AI free." It's also worth digging into the descriptions to look for links to the actual music used and the artists who are being supported. Check up on the history of the channel, too—what other videos does it offer? How are they made? If there are real flesh-and-blood human performers in the video, then that's ideal.</p><p>As already mentioned, YouTube has its AI labels, but I wouldn't rely on them to any great extent. If you can't find evidence of how the music is being made or who's behind it, and there are no links to actual recordings or artists (or footage of the music being made), then at this point I think it's safer to assume it is AI rather than not.</p><h2 id="my-favorite-non-ai-youtube-music-channels">My favorite non-AI Youtube music channels</h2><p>One of the best and longest-running channels in the business in this category <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4VbdwhkE10" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">is Lofi Girl</a>, which has been around since 2017, way before the generative AI boom. It was founded by a real record producer (Dimitri Somoguy), with an iconic character drawn by a real person (Juan Pablo Machado)—you can read about it on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lofi_Girl" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Wikipedia</a>.</p><p>There are also now a growing number of channels that position themselves as containing no AI. One of my favorites is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT4g0paZ5gI" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Yellow Cherry Jam</a>: The videos here feature a man, a woman, a dog, and plenty of scenic backdrops. It's all very relaxing—and real.</p><p>I also like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z-HUojBh-0" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Coulou's Vinyl Cafe</a>, where our man Coulou wanders around his apartment putting on one great record after another. The music is all listed and shown off in the video, and as good as AI video generation has become now, there's no way it could create an hour of this without a chair leg disappearing or a jumper changing color.</p><p>Judging by many of the comments under those videos I've linked, AI-free music and AI-free YouTube channels are something a lot of other people are looking out for too: They are there, if you look for them. I've now built up a long enough playlist that I'm confident of not running into AI anytime soon, and it sounds great.</p>

Siri AI, 3D Safari, and More New Features Coming to visionOS 27

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Apple Vision Pro users are getting the best Siri of all.

<p>Apple Vision Pro might not be <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-reportedly-scraps-apple-vision-pro-development?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Apple's top priority these days</a>, but you wouldn't know it from the visionOS announcements at <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/wwdc-live-blog-06-08-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">WWDC on Monday</a>. Along with the previously <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-vision-pro-user-created-environments-wwdc-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">noted improvements to the VR headset's 3D photographs and environments</a>, a slew of other upgrades are coming to visionOS, including a smarter Siri, 3D environments for Safari, and quicker connections to wifi. </p><h2 id="vision-pro-users-will-get-the-best-version-of-siri-ai">Vision Pro users will get the best version of Siri AI</h2><p>Maybe the biggest news at WWDC is the much-anticipated <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-just-announced-siri-ai-for-real-this-time?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">AI version of Siri</a>. Siri AI will be available across Apple devices, but Vision Pro users get a couple of cool features that no one else will have: the ability to have Siri AI look where you're looking and answer your questions based on what it sees, and a Siri widget for your augmented home, so you can pin virtual Siri where it's needed most. You should still be able to say "Hey, Siri" whenever you like too, but Vision Pro users will be able to access Siri with their <em>eyes</em>. Welcome to the future. </p><p>The new, improved Siri is scheduled to hit Apple devices this fall, and you'll be able to switch from your phone or tablet to your headset without Siri missing a beat. No matter what device you use it on, Siri AI will be able to access (Apple) apps, and give answers based on conversational context, too. So you could say, "Hey, Siri, pull up pictures of that time I went to Yonkers," and they'll populate in front of your eyes. This will all be done in the form of casual conversation, naturally. </p><h2 id="eyes-only-notifications-3d-safari-and-other-refinements-to-visionos">Eyes-only notifications, 3D Safari, and other refinements to visionOS</h2><p>The refinements below weren't mentioned during the show, but <a href="https://www.apple.com/os/visionos/?version=no-hero" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">they're on the way</a>. They're not exactly life-changing, but a lot of small improvements add up. I'm personally psyched to check out Vision Pro's new ability to preview notifications just by looking at them. Another much-appreciated upgrade: Safari will support 3D environments. Developers can create 360° backgrounds that surround your physical space for more immersive browsing. I'll finally be able to move beyond web browsing on a flat plane like a caveman. </p><p>Below are even more improvements coming to visionOS. </p><ul><li><p><strong>Improved Control Center</strong>: I didn't have an issue with how Control Center worked before, but Apple splitting it into three new sections—Notifications and playback, core controls, and Environment—will definitely make it easier to find what I need. </p></li><li><p><strong>Faster wifi</strong>: According to Apple, your Vision Pro will connect to wifi up to three times faster.</p></li><li><p><strong>Improvements to Dwell Control</strong>: Apple is updating Dwell Control to make it easier to make selections with just your eyes. The new version of Dwell features a check mark you can glance at instead of waiting for a timer. Apple promises it will be more intuitive, faster, and more natural.</p></li><li><p><strong>Reality Composer 3</strong>: For developers who are following the conference, Apple revealed Reality Composer 3, promising a tool that can "create game assets with advanced simulation, character animation, and dynamic lights...to build game logic without writing any code."</p></li><li><p><strong>Smaller widgets and virtual display widget</strong>: Any customization option for AR is good, so yes, give me those extra-small widgets, please. There's also a new Mac Virtual Display widget that can connect to your Mac instantly, even when it’s closed.</p></li><li><p><strong>Faster messages</strong>: Missed message notifications and unread counts sync more quickly across your Apple devices.</p></li></ul>

Siri AI, a Dynamic App Grid, and More New Features Coming to watchOS 27

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0000

These are the new features in watchOS 27—assuming your watch is supported.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page.</p><p>During its big <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-apple-announced-at-wwdc-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">WWDC 2026 keynote</a>, Apple didn't spend much time on watchOS 27. In fact, Apple didn't spend much time on any specific OS at all. Instead, the event was about <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/biggest-apple-intelligence-upgrade-yet-is-focused-on-you-and-your-privacy?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Apple Intelligence</a> and how <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-just-announced-siri-ai-for-real-this-time?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">the new Siri AI</a> is integrated throughout Apple's apps and platforms. While the Apple Watch had a few "blink and you'll miss it" moments, it got very little airtime, but that doesn't mean that the watch is left out in the dust: watchOS 27 comes with a new app layout, a brand new gesture, and yes, the updated Liquid Glass design is here too. 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The Siri app will be available on the Apple Watch, so you can access all your Siri chats without using your phone. The watchOS Siri app supports the same conversational Siri as Apple's other products, so you can "chat" with Apple's assistant if you want. Siri AI for watchOS is not rolling out yet, though, and it's not a part of the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-install-the-ios-27-beta-now-and-why-you-probably-shouldnt?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">current developer beta cycle</a>. Apple says it's coming out <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/apple-introduces-siri-ai-a-profoundly-more-capable-and-personal-assistant/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">in beta later this year</a>.</p><h2 id="watchos-27-a-new-dynamic-app-grid">watchOS 27: A new dynamic app grid</h2><p>Finding the right app on your <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/hacks-every-apple-watch-users-should-know?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Apple Watch is a chore</a>, whether you use the "Honeycomb" view or the List view. Now, when you press the Digital Crown, you'll see a dynamic view of six apps that watchOS will suggest based on your usage history. If the app you're looking for isn't here, you can tap "All Apps" to view all installed apps on your Apple Watch. I could see this feature being useful if it works well, but I could also see it adding one more layer of frustration to the mix. We will find out soon enough.</p><h2 id="watchos-27-more-insights-in-workout-buddy">watchOS 27: More insights in Workout Buddy</h2><p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/health/workout-buddy-apple-watch-requirements?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Workout Buddy</a>, the voice coach that shows up during workouts, is getting smarter. It will now motivate you using new data insights like pace, distance, and workout duration. It's also coming in Spanish, and now works without an iPhone nearby.</p><h2 id="watchos-27-a-new-single-tap-gesture">watchOS 27: A new single-tap gesture</h2><p>watchOS already has some useful gestures: <a href="https://lifehacker.com/you-can-try-apple-watch-series-9s-new-gestures-right-no-1850833719?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">You can double-tap</a> to do things like answer calls and reply to messages, and <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-turn-on-apples-new-wrist-flick-feature-in-watchos-26?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">flick your wrist</a> to dismiss notifications. In watchOS 27, there's now a single-tap gesture exclusively for the Smart Stack widgets. To try it, use the double-tap gesture to open and move between all the widgets in the Smart Stack. Then, tap once with your index finger and your thumb to quickly open the highlighted widget or app. That way, you can open apps from the watch face, without even touching the screen.</p><h2 id="watchos-27-an-array-of-smaller-changes">watchOS 27: An array of smaller changes</h2><p>A couple of noteworthy features to talk about:</p><ul><li><p><strong>New mute button for notifications</strong>: When you open a notification on your Apple Watch and scroll down, you will see a new Mute button. You can use it to mute app notifications for an hour.</p></li><li><p><strong>Redesigned Find My app</strong>: Apple redesigned Find My on watchOS to give you location updates for your family members (and devices) as soon as you open the app.</p></li><li><p><strong>More Smart Stack suggestions</strong>: Your Apple Watch will provide more proactive suggestions in the Widget sections. Birthday updates, parked car location, and more will show up more frequently.</p></li><li><p><strong>Some general improvements</strong>: Apple says that music playback on the Apple Watch now starts faster, and that the step count on the watch now syncs with the Health app on the iPhone.</p></li><li><p><strong>QR code in the Wallet app</strong>: You can now create a custom pass for any membership or card that uses a QR code, and you can access the code from the Wallet app on your Apple Watch.</p></li></ul>

Apple's New AI Features Will Only Work on These MacBooks

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0000

You'll be able to run these AI features on an M1, but some of the most advanced features may require newer hardware.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page.</p><p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/wwdc-live-blog-06-08-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">WWDC 2026</a> was Apple's chance to show how it plans to use AI to improve existing Apple products. If you have the right Mac, you'll be able to try new Apple Intelligence features this fall, including Apple's brand new Siri AI assistant. Unfortunately, though, not every MacBook will get Apple's latest and greatest features. If you want to try them, you'll need one of these machines first.</p><h2 id="these-macbooks-will-get-apple-intelligence">These MacBooks will get Apple Intelligence</h2><p>While all of the Macs below will get the new macOS 27 "Golden Gate," some advanced AI features will work better on the most powerful models, which will require M3 chips and 12GB+ RAM.</p><h3>MacBook Air</h3><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/znBd34?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=MacBook%20Air%20%28M1%2C%202020%29&short_url=znBd34&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">MacBook Air (M1, 2020)</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QpBMxv?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=MacBook%20Air%20%28M2%2C%202022%29&short_url=QpBMxv&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">MacBook Air (M2, 2022)</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QK8V7E?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=MacBook%20Air%20%2815-inch%20M2%2C%202023%29&short_url=QK8V7E&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">MacBook Air (15-inch M2, 2023)</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/z3O7NV?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=MacBook%20Air%20%28M3%2C%202024%29&short_url=z3O7NV&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">MacBook Air (M3, 2024)</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/zj8Z1q?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=MacBook%20Air%20%28M4%2C%202025%29&short_url=zj8Z1q&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" 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You will get a lot of the same upgrades from <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-just-announced-siri-ai-for-real-this-time?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Siri AI</a> that <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/these-iphones-will-have-the-new-apple-intelligence-features?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">iPhones will get</a>, like more conversational responses, context-aware follow-up questions, personalized assistance, cross-device conversation syncing, etc. The biggest upgrades on the MacOS will be coming from inside Spotlight, like asking questions about files, comparing documents, searching, and acting from one interface. There will also be Safari updates like AI tab management, page monitoring, AI-generated extensions, better integration with Passwords, and easier automations where you can describe what you want in plain English. </p>

This Powerful Eero Mesh Wifi System Is $120 Off Right Now

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Here's a straightforward way to improve wifi coverage across larger homes.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>Mesh wifi systems aren't particularly exciting purchases, but they're often the most effective way to fix internet coverage across a larger home—and right now, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/zJ8vvk?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=three-pack%20of%20Amazon%20Eero%20Pro%206E&short_url=zJ8vvk&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>three-pack of Amazon Eero Pro 6E</u></a> is down to $329.99 from its usual $449.99, marking its lowest price yet according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools" target="_blank"><u>price trackers</u></a>. 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Setup happens through a mobile app that walks you through the process step by step, making it approachable even for people who don't know much about networking. Once installed, the system largely manages itself. </p><p>The<a href="https://zdcs.link/zJ8vvk?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Eero%20Pro%206E&short_url=zJ8vvk&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u> Eero Pro 6E</u></a> supports the Wi-Fi 6E standard, which helps deliver faster speeds and more capacity for households with lots of connected devices. In practical terms, that means streaming, gaming, video calls, and smart-home gadgets are less likely to compete with each other for bandwidth. Each unit also includes wired Ethernet ports, so devices like gaming consoles, desktop PCs, or streaming boxes can be connected directly for a more stable connection.</p><p>That said, the main drawback is the cost beyond the initial purchase—while basic network management is included, some features people expect, including advanced parental controls, content filtering, ad blocking, and additional security tools, require a <a href="https://zdcs.link/aX433p?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=subscription&short_url=aX433p&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>subscription</u></a>, notes this <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/eero-pro-6e" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>PCMag review</u></a>. Those fees start from $9.99/month and add to the long-term cost of ownership. The system also lacks USB ports, so you can't connect printers or external storage drives directly to it. 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This Massive TCL Mini-LED TV Is $1,000 Off Right Now

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

This early Prime Day deal features a 98" screen, strong HDR performance, and gaming-friendly specs.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>Large TVs have become much more affordable in recent years, but a 98-inch Mini-LED model below $2,000 still stands out. The <a href="https://zdcs.link/9YRjjx?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=TCL%2098QM7K&short_url=9YRjjx&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>TCL 98QM7K</u></a> is currently selling for $1,997.99, down from its regular $2,999.99 price and the lowest price recorded so far, according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools" target="_blank"><u>price trackers</u></a>. It's also one of the more notable TV discounts we've seen as early Prime Day deals begin to appear—for more such deals and shopping advice, check out our <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-you-need-to-know-about-prime-day-2026" target="_blank"><u>Prime Day 2026</u></a> coverage.</p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F9YRjjx&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=98%27%27+TCL+QM7K+Mini-LED+TV&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F9YRjjx&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="98'' TCL QM7K Mini-LED TV"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">98'' TCL QM7K Mini-LED TV </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $1,997.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$2,999.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $1,002.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTNRVW40MNAGXMGN59V3X0PP/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1780994666.png" alt="98'' TCL QM7K Mini-LED TV" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTNRVW40MNAGXMGN59V3X0PP/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1780994666.png" alt="98'' TCL QM7K Mini-LED TV" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $1,997.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$2,999.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $1,002.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>The QM7K has earned strong reviews, including an <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tcl-qm7k-class-65-inch-tv-65qm7k" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>"Excellent"</u></a> rating from PCMag, and <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/tcl-65-inch-qled-qm7k-amazon-deal?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">our own testing of the smaller <u>65-inch model</u></a> left a favorable impression as well. Now, as for the TV itself, it uses a Mini-LED backlight with full-array local dimming and supports major HDR formats, delivering the kind of brightness and contrast that helps large screens hold up in real-world living rooms—meaning, whether you're watching sports during the day or a movie at night, this TV has enough brightness to cut through ambient light while still maintaining solid black levels. The picture tends to run slightly warm out of the box, so you may want to spend a few minutes adjusting settings. Viewing angles are also typical for an LED-based panel, meaning contrast and color accuracy decrease when watching from the far sides of the room.</p><p>Still, the QM7K pulls double duty as both a home theater screen and a gaming display, with a native 144Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support, and very low input lag, helping fast-moving games feel responsive whether you're using a console or gaming PC. 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iOS 27 Finally Lets You Set Separate Volume Levels for Alarms, Alerts, and Phone Calls

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:30:00 -0000

You can mute notification sounds without affecting the volume for phone calls.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page.</p><p>I keep my iPhone on silent all the time because I hate repeated alerts from messaging apps, but I worry I'll miss important phone calls in doing so. I'd love to keep my ringtone volume up to hear these, while lowering the volume for those annoying message notifications. That just hasn't been possible on iPhone—at least, until <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/ios-17-liquid-glass-slider-wwdc-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">iOS 27</a>. As spotted by eagle-eyed <a href="https://%20https://www.reddit.com/r/iOSBeta/comments/1u0i6eo/ios_27_db1_individual_volume_slider/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Reddit users</a>, you can now set up custom volume levels for different types of alerts in Apple's upcoming iPhone update. 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https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTPDFFMVADWSHY34S84PW1DN/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1781024007.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Pranay Parab</span> </div> </div> <p>To set this up right away, you're going to have to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-install-the-ios-27-beta-now-and-why-you-probably-shouldnt" target="_blank">install the iOS 27 developer beta</a>, as iOS 27 won't be out until the fall. I don't recommend this for most people, and instead suggest waiting until iOS 27 is released to the general public, or at least until Apple releases the public beta next month. If you proceed with installing the developer beta, be prepared to deal with an unstable version of iOS, and the risk of bricking your phone or losing all data. Once you're on iOS 27, however, follow these steps:</p><ol><li><p>Go to <strong>Settings > Sounds & Haptics</strong> on your iPhone.</p></li><li><p>Under "Alarms and Timers," turn off <strong>Match Ringtone Volume</strong>. This lets you set a custom volume level for alarms and timers.</p></li><li><p>Use the volume slider below this option to set your desired level. Note that moving the slider all the way to the left reduces the volume of alerts significantly, but it does not mute alerts entirely.</p></li><li><p>Next, under "Alerts and System Sounds," turn off <strong>Match Ringtone Volume</strong>. This will delink notification sounds from the system volume level.</p></li><li><p>Use the slider under this button to set your preferred volume level for notification sounds.</p></li><li><p>At the top of this page, you can use the slider to set a custom volume for your ringtone, too.</p></li></ol><p>With these changes, you can set volume levels individually for the three types of alerts. Unfortunately, Apple hasn't yet introduced per-app volume controls in iOS 27. If you want to set a louder volume level specifically for YouTube or Netflix and a softer one for WhatsApp, you're out of luck. I hope Apple has per-app volume controls in the roadmap, as it's the next stage for the feature I've covered here. </p>

The Biggest Announcements From Apple’s WWDC, From Siri AI to Visual Intelligence

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:30:00 -0000

This year's keynote was all about AI.

<p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/wwdc-live-blog-06-08-2026" target="_blank">This year's WWDC was a big one</a>. Tim Cook took the virtual stage one last time to lead the company's announcements across all of its platforms. As expected, this year we're getting <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-install-the-ios-27-beta-now-and-why-you-probably-shouldnt?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">iOS 27</a>, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, among other updates, as well as new <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/biggest-apple-intelligence-upgrade-yet-is-focused-on-you-and-your-privacy" target="_blank">Apple Intelligence features</a> and the long-awaited AI Siri, called, um, "<a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-just-announced-siri-ai-for-real-this-time?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Siri AI</a>." </p><p>There was a lot covered in Apple's 75-minute keynote, but you don't have to watch the whole thing to catch up. Instead, follow along below, where I lay out every announcement Apple made at WWDC 2026: </p><h2 id="wwdc-2026-macos-golden-gate">WWDC 2026: macOS Golden Gate</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955226.jpg" alt="golden gate bridge in apple's animation" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1780955226.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1780955226.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955226.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple/YouTube</span> </div> </div> <p>The first major announcement of the day was the much-anticipated (by Apple nerds) name of macOS 27. While Apple has standardized the naming schemes of its others OSes, it still gives macOS a special name, in keeping with tradition. With recent releases, those names have been California-based, and this year is no different: macOS 27 is macOS Golden Gate.</p><h2 id="wwdc-2026-design-and-performance">WWDC 2026: Design and performance</h2><p>Apple made a number of design changes this year, across the board. Liquid Glass isn't going anywhere, but it's now more legible. In addition, Apple is finally rolling out a Liquid Glass slider so users can control how the effect looks on their devices. Toolbars are now more defined, to improve accessibility, and sidebars on macOS now extend to the edge of windows. Apple also made sure that all macOS windows have the same corner radius, so you shouldn't notice any inconsistencies with window edges. App icons are getting a makeover, too: Now, Apple is adding multiple layers of Liquid Glass to all icons. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955226.jpg" alt="liquid glass slider" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-2.fill.size_800x450.v1780955226.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-2.fill.size_1400x788.v1780955226.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955226.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple/YouTube</span> </div> </div> <p>The company also touted general performance increases throughout all of its products. Animations should be smoother, iPhone and iPad apps should launch faster, new photos appear in the Photos app up to 70% quicker, and AirDrop works up to 80% faster now. Older iPhones, including the iPhone 11, can run iOS 27, and should run better than on iOS 26. iOS is also smarter when switching between wifi and cellular networks, and you can now send messages while a large image is still waiting to send. Indexing gets a big upgrade, too: new items should be indexed right away, so they should pop up in search. The software should be smarter, and should float more relevant results to the top of Mail, even if the email was sent a long time ago. </p><p>Apple took a moment to highlight some other new features in this section, like how shared <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/icloud-shared-albums-now-supports-android-and-windows" target="_blank">iCloud albums are now available to Android and Windows users</a>, with support for full resolution sharing. In the Health app, Cycle Tracking now supports perimenopause and menopause. You can now <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apples-airpods-getting-custom-eq-controls-wwdc-2026" target="_blank">custom-tune the EQ of your AirPods</a>, and you can turn panoramas into <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-vision-pro-user-created-environments-wwdc-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">immersive environments on Vision Pro</a>. In Maps, the Fly Over is highly detailed with full renderings of buildings and even trees, and definitely gives Google Maps a run for its money. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955226.jpg" alt="fly over in maps" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-3.fill.size_800x450.v1780955226.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-3.fill.size_1400x788.v1780955226.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955226.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple/YouTube</span> </div> </div> <h2 id="wwdc-2026-trust-and-safety">WWDC 2026: Trust and safety</h2><p>Apple spent a huge portion of WWDC 2026 talking about safety features for kids. The company says it's working with experts and researchers to promote healthy habits with its devices. Parents can now choose which websites kids can visit (kids can request permission to visit new sites), and parents can also control who kids can talk to on their Apple devices. </p><p>Parents can now control three broad categories on kids' devices: Entertainment, Games, Social Media. They get to choose how long kids have access to each, and on which days. You can have different schedules for games and social media on the weekend than you do during school days. Apple has a new website for parents, too, to learn more about what they can do to control their kids' experiences on Apple devices. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-4.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955410.jpg" alt="parent control in ios 27" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-4.fill.size_800x450.v1780955410.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-4.fill.size_1400x788.v1780955410.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-4.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955410.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple/YouTube</span> </div> </div> <h2 id="wwdc-2026-apple-intelligence-and-siri-ai">WWDC 2026: Apple Intelligence and Siri AI</h2><p>Apple partnered with Google to create its "next-generation" Apple Foundational Models. Apple says these new models are more powerful than ever, and can do a lot more across multiple modalities (text, images, speech, etc.) Apple is adamant that its AI is private: Private Cloud Compute processes your data without any middleman. Not even Apple can see your data. The company also runs AI processes on-device when possible. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-5.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955410.jpg" alt="ai siri" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-5.fill.size_800x450.v1780955410.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-5.fill.size_1400x788.v1780955410.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-5.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955410.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple/YouTube</span> </div> </div> <p>Of course, the biggest announcement today was Siri AI, Apple's second attempt to roll out a big Siri upgrade. Apple says that Siri is a much more capable assistant than before. You can ask Siri about a concert in your area; from that answer, you can ask it how to get tickets; once it tells you, you can ask it to set a reminder based on the context of its answer. </p><p>It's also aware of what's on your screen. If you see an image of a landmark online, you can ask Siri what it is; when it answers, you can ask how to get there, and Siri will open directions in Maps. You could also ask it to pull up images from your last family vacation; based on those results, you can ask it to add only photos of specific people to a family album. </p><p>Siri sounds more natural than before. What's more, you can customize how Siri sounds, controlling pace and expressiveness. (Though this requires a newer Apple device, like the iPhone 17 Pro or Air.) Dictation is also more contextually aware, understanding things like punctuation better. Apple says Siri is also more conversational, so you can simply chat with Siri no matter the context. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-6.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955410.jpg" alt="ai siri" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-6.fill.size_800x450.v1780955410.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-6.fill.size_1400x788.v1780955410.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-6.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955410.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple/YouTube</span> </div> </div> <p>There's a new dedicated Siri app, where you can access past conversations across all devices, but Siri also lives in the Dynamic Island, and you can access it from there anytime. If you ask Siri to send a message, you have the ability to review and edit the message before sending it. </p><p>On macOS, Siri lives in Spotlight. You don't have to pull up Siri to use it: You can start typing, and macOS should know it's a Siri request. You can use it to compare multiple files together, as well as anything else you'd use a chatbot for. If you have a Vision Pro, you can move Siri's icon anywhere in the room, and look at it to start a session. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-7.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955410.jpg" alt="ai siri" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-7.fill.size_800x450.v1780955410.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-7.fill.size_1400x788.v1780955410.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-7.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955410.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple/YouTube</span> </div> </div> <h2 id="wwdc-2026-visual-intelligence-and-writing-tools">WWDC 2026: Visual Intelligence and Writing Tools</h2><p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/these-iphones-are-getting-a-big-ai-camera-upgrade?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Visual Intelligence now lives in the Camera app as a new Siri button</a>. The fundamentals are the same: You can use the feature to learn more about what's in your camera view. But the feature has new abilities: You can use Visual Intelligence to split a bill with friends by pointing the camera at a receipt, or point your camera at your meal to learn more about its nutrition. You can use the screenshot tool on macOS and iPadOS to learn more about a specific section of your screen. You can ask Siri about your windows on Vision Pro, as well as items in the room with you. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-8.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955490.jpg" alt="macos siri" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-8.fill.size_800x450.v1780955490.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-8.fill.size_1400x788.v1780955490.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-8.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955490.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple/YouTube</span> </div> </div> <p>Writing Tools is getting a couple of updates as well: You can describe a document you need to write in natural language to Siri, and it'll generate a first draft for you to review. When you use the feature in Mail and Messages, Siri will change the writing style based on how you usually talk to that contact. </p><h2 id="wwdc-2026-ai-in-apps">WWDC 2026: AI in apps</h2><p>Safari is getting some big AI upgrades: The app is getting <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/safari-automatically-organize-your-tabs-using-ai" target="_blank">AI tab management, which can organize tabs into topics</a> and updates dynamically as you browse. Safari can also keep tabs on webpages to watch out for things like price drops. You can also use Apple Intelligence to create custom extensions for different functions you might need. The Passwords app will now update your compromised passwords for you, which works in Safari as well.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-9.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955490.jpg" alt="notify me in safari" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-9.fill.size_800x450.v1780955490.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-9.fill.size_1400x788.v1780955490.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-9.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955490.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple/YouTube</span> </div> </div> <p>Messages can understand the context of your chats, and may float recommendations for creating reminders and notes. If someone asks for a photo, iOS can help you find it. Mail may make suggestions based on what's going on in a message. In Calendar, you can describe a new event in natural language, and the app creates the event for you, including adding contacts, dates, times, and locations. The Phone app will be able to tap into other apps based on the call: If you call an airline, the Phone app can look in your email to find your flight number, in case the airline asks. </p><p>The Home app has a couple of new features too: Your accessory notifications will update dynamically as things change, rather than spam you with multiple alerts. The app also uses Apple Intelligence to analyze your security camera footage and offer descriptions of what happened in the clip. It makes it easier to search through your clips, even across multiple cameras. </p><p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-will-soon-let-you-use-ai-to-create-automation-routines" target="_blank">Shortcuts now supports natural language creation</a>: You can describe what you want in a shortcut, and it'll create one for you, without you needing to know how to build it yourself. Image Playground is also much more advanced, capable of generating photorealistic images. You can also shuffle the style of any photo. The app supports iterative edits too: You can keep issuing prompts, and Image Playground will build on top of what it has already generated. It supports generations for Contact Posters and Lock Screen wallpapers. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-10.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955602.jpg" alt="ai siri" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-10.fill.size_800x450.v1780955602.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-10.fill.size_1400x788.v1780955602.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-10.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955602.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple/YouTube</span> </div> </div> <p>Finally, the Photos app also gets some big updates. There are three new upgrades: Clean Up should now work better, with improved AI generating fill for removing unwanted elements. "Extend" expands the image around a subject, in case your original shot was too close-up. "Spatial Reframing" uses AI to let you reframe a photo, as if you were adjusting the framing when taking the photo originally. The background blurs as you do, indicating the area that will be filled in with generative AI. </p><p>One detail Apple breezed over that's worth noting: While Apple Intelligence is still free, some features, like image generation, now have daily usage limits. But most iCloud+ subscription plans support increased usage limits. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-11.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955602.jpg" alt="spatial reframing" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-11.fill.size_800x450.v1780955602.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-11.fill.size_1400x788.v1780955602.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMGYBX487TA7NATW05856N5/images-11.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780955602.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple/YouTube</span> </div> </div>

10 Hacks Every Bitwarden User Should Know

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:00:00 -0000

Bitwarden is hiding powerful features that work across all platforms.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page.</p><p>The built-in password managers from <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-quickly-find-your-saved-passwords-in-google-chrome?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Google</a> and <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/10-hacks-every-apple-passwords-user-should-know?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Apple</a> are quite good these days. But if you're switching between multiple devices and OSes, a dedicated cross-platform password manager like Bitwarden can really help. It's open-source, encrypted by default, and most of its features are free on all platforms. And you can even use it to sync passkeys and two-factor authentication codes between all your platforms. But just using the Bitwarden apps to store passwords and autofill them won't get you very far. Because you're dealing with extremely sensitive passwords and secure notes, you should take some extra steps to secure your data, and make the password management process a bit easier (without compromising your security). </p><h2 id="use-a-secondary-authentication-measure-to-protect-your-bitwarden-account">Use a secondary authentication measure to protect your Bitwarden account</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-1.fill.size_2000x1428.v1780404032.jpg" alt="Yubikeys support in Bitwarden." width="2000" height="1428" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-1.fill.size_800x571.v1780404032.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-1.fill.size_1400x1000.v1780404032.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-1.fill.size_2000x1428.v1780404032.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Bitwarden</span> </div> </div> <p>Your Bitwarden account is valuable, and protecting it should be your priority. While you should set a long, yet memory-friendly master password, it's best to add a second layer of security as well. Bitwarden supports multiple two-factor authentication methods for your vault. Go to <strong>Settings</strong> > <strong>Security</strong> > <strong>Two-step login</strong> to get started. While you can set a simple email authentication, it's better to use something more complex. If you want to use a software-based method, set up two-factor authentication with a separate authenticator app (like Google Authenticator). For the most secure protection, use a <a href="https://zdcs.link/9ZAY2D?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=hardware%20key%20like%20YubiKey&short_url=9ZAY2D&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">hardware key like YubiKey</a>—if you have Bitwarden Premium anyway. While 2FA via an authenticator app is very secure, a hardware key ensures that only someone with physical access to the key can access your Bitwarden vault.</p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FYubico-Authentication-Security-Supported-Accounts%2Fdp%2FB08DHL1YDL%2F&template=Hacks&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Yubico+YubiKey+5C+NFC&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&product_uuid=05PHtZ10M9hKDfeDXfFX8BL&offer_uuid=0186iw3ZFUxRSLP4M3JmkBP&pageview_type=RSS&object_type=0186iw3ZFUxRSLP4M3JmkBP&object_uuid=05PHtZ10M9hKDfeDXfFX8BL&data-aps-asin=B08DHL1YDL&data-aps-asc-tag=lifehack088-20&data-aps-asc-subtag=0186iw3ZFUxRSLP4M3JmkBP" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $58.00 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Shop Now </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/05PHtZ10M9hKDfeDXfFX8BL/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1780322969.jpg" alt="Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/05PHtZ10M9hKDfeDXfFX8BL/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1780322969.jpg" alt="Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Shop Now </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $58.00 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <h2 id="use-the-bitwarden-button-rather-than-autofill-to-boost-your-security">Use the Bitwarden button rather than autofill to boost your security </h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-2.fill.size_2000x1126.v1780404032.png" alt="Disabling autofill features in Bitwarden." width="2000" height="1126" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-2.fill.size_800x450.v1780404032.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-2.fill.size_1400x788.v1780404032.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-2.fill.size_2000x1126.v1780404032.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p>Autofill is incredibly convenient. When you have the Bitwarden extension or app installed, it will prompt you to fill passwords with just a tap. In fact, Bitwarden also offers a feature called "Autofill on page load" that will fill in your password details without even waiting for you. It's convenient, but a security risk, since anyone with access to your device could log into your accounts right away. Thankfully, this is not enabled by default. In case it happens to be enabled, you can turn it off by going to <strong>Settings</strong> > <strong>Autofill</strong>. </p><p>To beef up your account's security, disable autofill altogether by going to <strong>Settings</strong> > <strong>Autofill</strong> > <strong>Show autofill suggestions on form fields</strong>. Instead, you should use the Bitwarden button in the extension bar. When you open the Bitwarden vault using the extension, it will first show you the available autofill options for the current websites, which you can click to autofill manually. This is a more secure route because, as you'll see below, it's possible to lock the Bitwarden vault using a PIN or biometrics—balancing the convenience of autofill with some added security. </p><h2 id="shorten-the-timeout-window-for-the-bitwarden-extension-on-browsers-to-prevent-snooping">Shorten the timeout window for the Bitwarden extension on browsers to prevent snooping</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-3.fill.size_2000x1127.v1780404032.png" alt="Timeout window in Bitwarden." width="2000" height="1127" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-3.fill.size_800x451.v1780404032.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-3.fill.size_1400x789.v1780404032.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-3.fill.size_2000x1127.v1780404032.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p>Again, for convenience's sake, Bitwarden won't lock you out until you restart your browser or your PC, which can be on for weeks on end. However, there's an option that forces you to unlock your vault after a couple of minutes of inactivity (or with each use). Go to <strong>Settings</strong> > <strong>Account Security</strong>, and from the <strong>Session Timeout</strong> section, click the <strong>Timeout</strong> dropdown. Here, you can use the <strong>Immediately</strong> option to lock yourself out after each use, or <strong>1 minute</strong> to give yourself a bit of breathing room. From the <strong>Timeout Action </strong>dropdown, you can choose between <strong>Lock</strong> and <strong>Logout</strong>. If you choose the Logout feature, you'll have to log in again with your master password. Lock is the better option for most, as it lets you unlock your vault with some easier (but safe) options.</p><h2 id="use-biometrics-to-unlock-your-vault-on-trusted-devices">Use biometrics to unlock your vault on trusted devices</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-4.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780404032.png" alt="Bitwarden passcode unlock." width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-4.fill.size_800x450.v1780404032.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-4.fill.size_1400x788.v1780404032.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-4.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780404032.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p>Bitwarden's desktop and mobile apps support biometric authentication so you can unlock using Face ID or Touch ID on Apple devices, or via fingerprint authentication on Android and Windows. To set it up, open the Bitwarden app and go to <strong>Settings</strong> > <strong>Security</strong>. Then, enable this feature in the browser extension if you use it. Go to <strong>Settings</strong> > <strong>Account Security</strong>, and from the <strong>Unlock Options</strong> section, enable the "<strong>Unlock with Biometrics</strong>" feature to enable biometric scanning. If you want to go old school, you can also use "<strong>Unlock with Pin</strong>" to open the vault using a unique pin.</p><h2 id="make-bitwarden-the-default-for-autofilling-passwords-and-passkeys-on-ios-and-android">Make Bitwarden the default for autofilling passwords and passkeys on iOS and Android</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-5.fill.size_2000x1126.v1780404032.png" alt="Saving Passkey in Bitwarden." width="2000" height="1126" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-5.fill.size_800x450.v1780404032.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-5.fill.size_1400x788.v1780404032.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-5.fill.size_2000x1126.v1780404032.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Bitwarden</span> </div> </div> <p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/what-are-passkeys?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Passkeys</a> combine the convenience of passwords with the security of 2FA. These are cryptographically generated keys that are stored securely on your device or a passkey service. Authentication happens using your on-device biometrics, such as Face ID, Touch ID, or the fingerprint scanner. Traditionally, each device requires its own passkey and verification. But now, you can add a passkey to a service like <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/10-hacks-every-apple-passwords-user-should-know?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Apple Passwords</a> or Bitwarden, and the same key can be used across all your supported devices. </p><p>The next time you create a new account, use the Passkey option for authentication. As long as you're signed in to Bitwarden on your computer (with the app), you'll get an option to save passkeys to your vault. And Bitwarden supports native autofill for both iOS and Android. On iPhone, go to <strong>Settings</strong> > <strong>General</strong> > <strong>AutoFill and Passwords</strong> and make sure <strong>AutoFill Passwords and Passkeys</strong> is enabled. Then, enable the <strong>Bitwarden</strong> app and disable other autofill apps for a smoother experience. On Android, go to <strong>Settings</strong> > <strong>Autofill</strong> > <strong>Autofill services > Bitwarden.</strong></p><h2 id="use-bitwarden-for-two-factor-authentication-codes-and-ditch-your-authenticator-app">Use Bitwarden for two-factor authentication codes and ditch your Authenticator app</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-6.fill.size_2000x1114.v1780465216.jpg" alt="2FA codes Bitwarden." width="2000" height="1114" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-6.fill.size_800x445.v1780465216.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-6.fill.size_1400x780.v1780465216.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-6.fill.size_2000x1114.v1780465216.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Bitwarden.</span> </div> </div> <p>If you use Bitwarden for password management, but something else for 2FA codes, you know it can be frustrating to log in to sites. Instead of two systems, you can add 2FA codes to the Bitwarden extension. This way, Bitwarden can generate and fill one-time passwords no matter where you are. This works in browsers and on desktops too. The setup for 2FA in Bitwarden is the same as <a href="https://lifehacker.com/how-to-use-two-factor-authentication-in-mac-os-password-app?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">any authentication service</a>: scan the QR code or use the link to add the account to your Bitwarden vault. (<a href="https://bitwarden.com/help/integrated-authenticator/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">The company has a detailed guide on it as well</a>.)</p><p>Of course, by having everything in one system, you are compromising on security a bit. If someone has access to your Bitwarden vault, they now have access to your 2FA codes too. If you want to avoid putting all your eggs in one basket, you can also use <a href="https://bitwarden.com/download/#bitwarden-authenticator" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Bitwarden's standalone Authenticator app</a>, which doesn't actually require a login. It works similarly to Google Authenticator, is mobile-only, and won't be associated with your vault. </p><h2 id="use-bitwarden-to-securely-share-passwords-and-files-with-someone-for-a-limited-time">Use Bitwarden to securely share passwords and files with someone for a limited time</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-7.fill.size_2000x1126.v1780465217.png" alt="Bitwarden Send." width="2000" height="1126" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-7.fill.size_800x450.v1780465217.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-7.fill.size_1400x788.v1780465217.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-7.fill.size_2000x1126.v1780465217.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p>Sharing passwords in plaintext is downright risky. But sometimes, you need to share an account password with a friend or colleague who's working remotely. In this case, Bitwarden's Send feature can come in handy. You can share anything in plain text or upload a file (though this requires Bitwarden Premium). Go to the <strong>Send</strong> tab in the Bitwarden app or extension and click the <strong>New Send</strong> button to get started. Here, you can give the transfer a name and include additional details if you want. You can choose when to auto-delete the link and set up a password for it for extra security. </p><h2 id="add-trusted-contacts-to-your-bitwarden-account-for-emergency-access">Add trusted contacts to your Bitwarden account for emergency access</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-8.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780465217.png" alt="Bitwarden Emergency Access." width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-8.fill.size_800x450.v1780465217.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-8.fill.size_1400x788.v1780465217.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-8.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780465217.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Bitwarden</span> </div> </div> <p>In case there's an emergency, and you can't access your own vault with all your secure notes, you can designate a trusted contact to do so on your behalf. <a href="https://bitwarden.com/help/emergency-access/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Bitwarden's Emergency Access feature</a> is highly customizable, and you can choose the level of access based on your personal needs. You can authorize trusted contacts to only view your data, or let them take over your entire account. To get started, head to Bitwarden's website, then go to <strong>Settings</strong> > <strong>Emergency Access</strong>. </p><h2 id="use-autofill-keyboard-shortcuts-to-save-time">Use autofill keyboard shortcuts to save time</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-9.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780465217.png" alt="Bitwarden keyboard shortcuts." width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-9.fill.size_800x450.v1780465217.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-9.fill.size_1400x788.v1780465217.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-9.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780465217.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p>Don't sleep on Bitwarden's keyboard shortcuts. By default, simply using <strong>Command/Control </strong>+ <strong>Shift</strong> + <strong>L</strong> will open Bitwarden and will autofill the last used password for the website you're on. If you have 2FA enabled, Bitwarden will also copy the two-factor code to your clipboard. All you have to do is press <strong>Control/Command</strong> + <strong>V</strong> to paste it in the text box. Press <strong>Enter</strong>, and you're logged in. If you go to the <a href="https://chrome://extensions/shortcuts" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Extensions Shortcuts page in Chrome</a>, you can also assign dedicated shortcuts for locking the vault, generating a new random password, and opening the Bitwarden extension. </p><h2 id="force-master-password-reprompt-when-accessing-secure-notes-and-bank-account-passwords-for-added-security">Force master password reprompt when accessing secure notes and bank account passwords for added security</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-10.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780465217.png" alt="Master password re-prompt in Bitwarden." width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-10.fill.size_800x450.v1780465217.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-10.fill.size_1400x788.v1780465217.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT45K55ZFVB6AKNZ2C2V21ZP/images-10.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780465217.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p>It's great that you've enabled a PIN lock and Face ID scan. But for extremely sensitive features, like accessing secure notes and entering bank account passwords, you might want to go one step further. Bitwarden has a feature that forces you to enter your master password again to access your secure data. Even if someone gets access to your Bitwarden account when your device is unlocked, they still won't be able to access the truly important data. To set this up, go to any item (secure note or login), click <strong>Edit</strong>, scroll down, and enable <strong>Master password re-prompt</strong>.</p>

Apple's New AI Features Will Only Work on These iPhones

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:52:40 -0000

You'll need at least an iPhone 15 Pro.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>Apple's <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/wwdc-live-blog-06-08-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">WWDC 26 event</a> today was heavily focused on how Apple is using AI, or Apple Intelligence, to upgrade its existing devices. Unfortunately, many iPhones didn't make the cut to get the upcoming <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-just-announced-siri-ai-for-real-this-time?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Siri AI</a>, which will be mainly focused on <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/biggest-apple-intelligence-upgrade-yet-is-focused-on-you-and-your-privacy?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">your privacy and working <em>with</em> you</a>. However, if you already have a recent iPhone, starting this fall, you'll be enjoying some very cool new AI features on your iPhone. Here is the list of iPhones that made the cut for the AI upgrades.</p><h2 id="which-iphones-get-apple-intelligence">Which iPhones Get Apple Intelligence?</h2><p>While all of the iPhones below will get the new Apple Intelligence update, some features will work better on the "most powerful models," which likely points to the iPhone 17 family.</p><div class="shadow-b-2 mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-[#F0F0F0] px-6 py-2 shadow-lg md:px-12" role="region" aria-label="Products List" x-data="{ showMore: false }"> <a 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md:w-full md:gap-y-1"> <div class="block w-fit cursor-pointer font-akshar text-lg font-medium leading-5 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-xl md:leading-6"> iPhone Air </div> </div> <div class="hidden md:flex md:justify-between md:gap-x-4"> <div class="w-full mb-0 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $0.00 <span class="font-medium">at T-Mobile</span> </span> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm hidden self-end h-12 max-w-[10rem] duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:flex md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> <div class="flex aspect-video h-[90px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center md:order-1"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full 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x-on:keydown.enter.prevent.stop="showMore = !showMore"> SEE 2 MORE <svg class="-mt-[2px] inline-block size-3 fill-current text-brand-green"> <use href="https://lifehacker.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-chevron-down"></use> </svg> </button> </div> <ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/zj8Z6p?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iPhone%2015%20Pro&short_url=zj8Z6p&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">iPhone 15 Pro</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/Qxe8nx?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iPhone%2015%20Pro%20Max&short_url=Qxe8nx&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">iPhone 15 Pro Max</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/922GqE?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iPhone%2016&short_url=922GqE&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">iPhone 16</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QOj8Ln?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iPhone%2016%20Plus&short_url=QOj8Ln&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">iPhone 16 Plus</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/a56285?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iPhone%2016%20Pro&short_url=a56285&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">iPhone 16 Pro</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QpBMWv?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iPhone%2016%20Pro%20Max&short_url=QpBMWv&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">iPhone 16 Pro Max</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QK8VLE?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iPhone%2017&short_url=QK8VLE&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">iPhone 17</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/zj8Z6q?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iPhone%2017%20Air&short_url=zj8Z6q&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">iPhone 17 Air</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QG8MLW?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iPhone%2017%20Pro&short_url=QG8MLW&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">iPhone 17 Pro</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/z7R5PD?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iPhone%2017%20Pro%20Max&short_url=z7R5PD&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">iPhone 17 Pro Max</a></p></li></ul><p>An important thing to note is that while Apple will roll out iOS 27 support for the iPhone 11 and newer, Apple Intelligence remains limited to the newer hardware. </p><h2 id="what-is-new-with-apple-intelligence">What is new with Apple Intelligence?</h2><p>The new Siri AI brings upgrades to apps like Safari, Messages, Photos, Calendar, and Phone. There will be a standalone Siri app, more conversational interactions, better context awareness, an understanding of follow-up questions as well as what is on your iPhone's screen. It can also take actions across apps and can work with your personal content like your photos, files, calendar, and emails. This new Siri not just catches up to the competition like Gemini, but it does it in a very Apple way, keeping your privacy at the forefront and keeping things simple. You can read more about the features <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-just-announced-siri-ai-for-real-this-time?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

These iPhones Are Getting a Big AI Camera Upgrade

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:30:00 -0000

Kind of like Google Lens, but with Apple's privacy promises.

<p>Your iPhone's camera is about to get smarter. During its <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/wwdc-live-blog-06-08-2026" target="_blank">WWDC 2026 keynote</a>, Apple announced Siri's Visual Intelligence feature will be directly integrated into the Camera app on your iPhone in iOS 27. This will allow you to point your camera at real-world objects and get more information on them, similar to what Google Lens already does. To use it, you'll need a phone that supports Apple Intelligence—<a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-install-the-ios-27-beta-now-and-why-you-probably-shouldnt" target="_blank">which means an iPhone 15 Pro or newer</a>, including all devices in the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 families. </p><p>The company also announced that Visual Intelligence is coming to Mac for the first time with macOS 27. It will let you draw a highlight around details in an image, so you can, say, identify a landmark and get more information about it, or figure out where to buy a piece of clothing. Again, you'll need a Mac that supports Apple Intelligence, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-drops-support-intel-based-macs-wwdc-2026" target="_blank">which means an M-series laptop or iMac</a>. </p><h2 id="visual-intelligence-is-getting-a-bunch-of-upgrades-on-iphone-and-ipad">Visual Intelligence is getting a bunch of upgrades on iPhone and iPad</h2><p>With iOS 27, Visual Intelligence will also be getting a few useful updates as a part of the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-just-announced-siri-ai-for-real-this-time" target="_blank">Siri overhaul coming later this year</a>. Apple is integrating Siri directly into the Camera app on your iPhone, so you'll be able to point your camera at an object and ask Siri to help you look up useful information about it. This feature will be available as a new "Siri mode" in the Camera app, currently nestled between the Photo and Portrait modes. You'll also be able to ask follow-up questions and view previously asked questions in the new Siri app that's shipping with iOS 27, so that these lookups are not lost after you've closed the Camera app, the company said.</p><p>Siri mode will also suggest relevant actions based on what you're pointing the camera at. Apple's demos showed Siri identifying a restaurant bill and making it easy to split the cost between a group of friends. On the iPad, Visual Intelligence is integrated into the screenshot experience, so you'll be able to use the feature to analyze what's onscreen every time you capture a screenshot.</p><p>It's also worth noting (<a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-reportedly-scraps-apple-vision-pro-development?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">for a little while, anyway</a>) that Visual Intelligence is coming to visionOS, which is the operating system for the Apple Vision headset.</p><h2 id="how-visual-intelligence-works-in-macos-27-golden-gate">How Visual Intelligence works in macOS 27 Golden Gate</h2><p>In explaining how Visual Intelligence will work on Mac in macOS 27 (dubbed "Golden Gate"), Apple said you'll be able to select any part of your screen to use Visual Intelligence. This looks like a great implementation in theory, because that's how I tend to clip and save things I'm interested in already—I use a keyboard shortcut to crop a part of the screen and drop it into reverse image search; Apple is integrating a similar workflow into macOS 27.</p><p>Once you use the keyboard shortcut to bring up Visual Intelligence, you'll see a few options next to the image. You can either ask Siri to tell you more about it, click a button to perform a reverse image search, or use the option that gives you more contextual information about the thing you're looking at. As an example, if you select an image of a pizza, macOS 27 will show you an option to look up the nutritional values of that specific type of pizza.</p><p>Visual Intelligence on the Mac should also be able to identify a music festival poster and add multiple events to your calendar in one go. As of this writing, this feature will only be available on Macs with their device language set to English.</p>

How to Install the iOS 27 Beta Now (and Why You Probably Shouldn't)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Apple's latest iPhone beta is here. Don't install it yet.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page.</p><p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/wwdc-live-blog-06-08-2026" target="_blank">Apple's big WWDC keynote is officially over</a>. After months of rumors and speculation, we now know what iOS 27 is all about: <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/biggest-apple-intelligence-upgrade-yet-is-focused-on-you-and-your-privacy?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Apple Intelligence</a>, a new <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-just-announced-siri-ai-for-real-this-time?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">AI-powered Siri</a>, and more ways to customize Liquid Glass. (<a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/ios-17-liquid-glass-slider-wwdc-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">Apple <em>finally</em> added a slider</a>, people.) Apple is also focused on performance updates this year: That means iOS 27 should run faster on your iPhone, and experience fewer bugs and glitches. </p><p>While iOS 27—and the rest of Apple's new updates—won't be out until the fall (likely September), you can try them out right now. That's because Apple is rolling out the first betas for each software update today. 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As such, by installing beta software on your iPhone, you're opening yourself up to possible bugs and glitches Apple hasn't had a chance to patch. While the official build of iOS 27 won't be perfect either, with a beta, you might run into something that genuinely makes your device difficult to use, or that breaks it altogether. It's the risk of running a beta on a personal device.</p><p>While that's the case for virtually all betas, this beta is especially risky for the average iOS user. This is the first developer beta, which means two things: one, Apple has not tested iOS 27 with an outside pool of users yet, so the risk for bugs will never be higher than it is now; moreover, this beta is designed for developers to test iOS 27 with their apps and services, and as such, Apple isn't thinking much about how the update might run on your personal iPhone.</p><p>If something goes terribly wrong with the beta, like your iPhone suddenly stops responding, or you simply can't live with how buggy it is, you <em>can</em> uninstall it—but it's not easy to do, especially without losing any data. Unless you made a proper backup ahead of time, you'll have to wipe your iPhone and start from scratch with the latest official version of iOS. The risk for data loss is huge, and should not be ignored if you're thinking about installing the beta. </p><p>For the adventurous Apple users out there, I strongly recommend waiting until Apple releases the iOS 27 public beta next month. While no beta is risk free, that one is at least meant for general users, since Apple will have already gone through multiple rounds of testing with developers before then. The public beta likely won't have many of the bugs or glitches the developer beta will have, and certainly not as many as this first developer beta. Apple certainly won't stop you from installing iOS 27 developer beta 1 on your iPhone, but you shouldn't do so unless you consider the risks, and plan ahead. </p><h2 id="back-up-your-iphone-to-a-local-drive-before-you-install-the-ios-27-beta">Back up your iPhone to a local drive before you install the iOS 27 beta</h2><p>If you're going ahead with the beta installation, <strong>make sure to back up your iPhone to your Mac or PC</strong>. It isn't enough to have an iCloud backup: If your iPhone backs up to iCloud while running the beta, it will overwrite your backup from the current version of iOS. As such, the safer bet is to back up your iPhone to a computer. If you need to downgrade, you can restore your iPhone from this backup and recover your data—minus anything generated after the backup was created. For more information, <a href="https://up-your-iphone-to-your-computer-too-1850654167?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">see Lifehacker's guide here</a>. </p><p>Note that this backup is only good for as long as Apple signs (or supports) that version of iOS. Once Apple releases a new official version of iOS and stops signing the version your backup was made to, you won't be able to restore it. (This is me, once again, advising you <em>not</em> to install the developer beta.) </p><h2 id="which-iphones-are-compatible-with-ios-27">Which iPhones are compatible with iOS 27? </h2><p>If you are going to install iOS 27 on your iPhone, you'll need one that's compatible with the update. Luckily, all iOS 26 devices can run iOS 27. They include:</p><ul><li><p>iPhone 17</p></li><li><p>iPhone 17 Pro</p></li><li><p>iPhone 17 Pro Max</p></li><li><p>iPhone Air</p></li><li><p>iPhone 16e</p></li><li><p>iPhone 16 </p></li><li><p>iPhone 16 Plus</p></li><li><p>iPhone 16 Pro </p></li><li><p>iPhone 16 Pro Max</p></li><li><p>iPhone 15 </p></li><li><p>iPhone 15 Plus</p></li><li><p>iPhone 15 Pro </p></li><li><p>iPhone 15 Pro Max</p></li><li><p>iPhone 14 </p></li><li><p>iPhone 14 Plus</p></li><li><p>iPhone 14 Pro </p></li><li><p>iPhone 14 Pro Max</p></li><li><p>iPhone 13 </p></li><li><p>iPhone 13 mini</p></li><li><p>iPhone 13 Pro </p></li><li><p>iPhone 13 Pro Max</p></li><li><p>iPhone 12 </p></li><li><p>iPhone 12 mini</p></li><li><p>iPhone 12 Pro </p></li><li><p>iPhone 12 Pro Max</p></li><li><p>iPhone 11</p></li><li><p>iPhone 11 Pro </p></li><li><p>iPhone 11 Pro Max</p></li><li><p>iPhone SE (2nd generation and newer)</p></li></ul><p>Note that only iPhone 15 Pro and newer can run Apple Intelligence features (including Siri AI), while only the iPhone 17 line (including the Air) can access Apple's best on-device models.</p><h2 id="how-to-install-the-ios-27-developer-beta">How to install the iOS 27 developer beta</h2><p>In years past, installing a developer beta on your personal Apple device wasn't all that easy. Unless you paid the $99 fee to become an Apple developer, you needed to download an IPSW file from the internet—not the safest practice. As much as Apple probably doesn't want the average iPhone user installing developer betas, they also don't want these users infecting their devices with malware. As such, it's <em>much</em> more straightforward for anyone to get on the developer beta. </p><p>To start, head to <a href="https://developer.apple.com/programs/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">this page on the Apple Developer Program website</a>, then scroll down and click "Create your account" under "Become an Apple developer." (Don't choose "Enroll now" under "Join the Apple Developer Program," as this still costs $99). From here, log into your Apple Account and follow the on-screen instructions to become a developer. </p><p>Next, on your iPhone, head to <strong>Settings > General> Software Update > Beta Updates</strong>. Assuming your iPhone is connected to your Apple Account, you should see "iOS 27 Developer Beta" towards the top of the beta list. Tap this, then tap the back arrow in the top left. Once iOS loads "iOS 27 Beta, tap "Update Now." </p>

The Apple Vision Pro Will Soon Be Able to Turn Your Photos Into Immersive Environments

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:43:45 -0000

Vision Pro users will be able to virtually visit anywhere they've taken a panoramic photo.

<p>At WWDC today, Apple announced a new feature for its Apple Vision Pro VR/AR headsets: Users will soon be able to create their own environments from panoramic photos they take. The company also teased greater immersion for spatial photos. Both improvements are coming this fall. </p><p>Apple Vision Pro's environments—immersive, detailed 3D backdrops that can be toggled on and off from inside the Vision Pro—is one of the stand-out features on the headset. You can control the immersion level like you would a dimmer switch on a light, letting you blend reality and virtuality as you see fit, and you can use your cool-but-uncanny Vision avatar in chats with other Vision Pro users in shared environments. Presumably, all these features will be available in user-created environments.</p><p>But environments "work" because they're more than photographic backdrops. They're vision-encompassing 3D scenes that feature sound elements, too. Apple didn't offer specific details, but it seems that transforming panoramic photos into immersive environments goes hand-in-hand with Apple improving its spatial photos. Transforming snapshots into 3D pics is already a Vision Pro feature, but they're limited. The 3D isn't very "deep," and they can only be viewed from the angle they were taken. The gap between those photos and fully immersive environments (where you can see what's behind you, what's on the ground, what's in the sky, etc.) is wide. Even panoramic iOS photos, those landscape pictures you take by spinning in place, leave a lot of blanks to fill in, like the sky and the ground. That's where the AI bit comes in.</p><h2 id="spatial-reframing-could-be-apples-step-towards-realistic-3d">Spatial reframing could be Apple's step towards realistic 3D</h2><p>While you can't create "real" 3D unless you <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-create-gaussian-splats?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">capture object/places from different angles</a>, Apple showed off its upcoming "spatial reframing" tech, which gives a hint as to how it's planning pull off more immersive 3D from flat photos and also how panoramic photos can become environments. During the presentation, Apple's selling point for spatial reframing was about the ability improve your snapshots—but using generative AI to fill in the parts of the photo that you didn't capture is no doubt how the company plans to create deeper 3D photos and 360° environments. </p><p>I liked the Vision Pro's instant 3D photos so much that I got into creating Gaussian Splats—scans that let you experience real 3D—that is, 3D objects you can see from any angle in virtual space. Experiencing immersive, realistic 3D versions of places you've been and people you know is <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-create-gaussian-splats?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">the coolest thing you can do with a VR headset</a>. But I have mixed feelings about letting AI "improve" it. The technology is mind-blowing, but the power of Gaussian Splats comes from how accurately they re-create the scenes you capture: my reaction is "yes, this is <em>exactly</em> what it was like to be there." An AI-filled creation just wouldn't be, and there's just something unsettling about letting AI change the record of your personal memories. But I'll still be first in line to try it out. </p>

Apple Is Officially Dropping Support for Intel-Based Macs

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:37:43 -0000

The transition to Apple silicon is finally complete.

<p>In 2020, Apple announced that it would be <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/biggest-moments-in-tim-cooks-time-as-apple-ceo" target="_blank">transitioning from Intel's chips to Apple silicon</a> on all Macs. Over the next couple years, Apple replaced all Intel Macs with those running its own M-series Apple silicon processors. The company then began slowly dropping software support for Intel Macs—and now, that process is complete. At WWDC, Apple announced that it won't be supporting any Intel Macs going forward, which means that none of those devices will get macOS 27 Golden Gate.</p><h2 id="all-the-macs-that-wont-get-macos-27">All the Macs that won't get macOS 27</h2><p>Every single Apple silicon-powered Mac, including my humble MacBook Air (M1, 2020), will be getting macOS 27 Golden Gate, which is expected to release this fall. However, the following Intel Macs have been dropped for the upcoming version of macOS:</p><ul><li><p>MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)</p></li><li><p>MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, with four Thunderbolt ports)</p></li><li><p>iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020)</p></li><li><p>Mac Pro (2019)</p></li></ul><p>The peculiar thing is that the 2020 MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt ports was already dropped from software support last year, but the version with four of those ports got updated to macOS 26 Tahoe. For macOS 27 Golden Gate, even that variant has been left behind. This marks the end of an era, as Apple's finally completed the transition from Intel Macs to Apple silicon.</p><h2 id="these-ipads-wont-get-ipados-27">These iPads won't get iPadOS 27</h2><p>Apple's done well to bring iOS 27 to every iPhone that supports iOS 26, including the humble iPhone 11, which was unveiled in September 2019. However, the company isn't doing the same thing with all iPad models. The following iPads will not be getting the iPadOS 27 update:</p><ul><li><p>iPad mini (5th Gen)</p></li><li><p>iPad (8th Gen)</p></li><li><p>iPad Air (3rd Gen)</p></li><li><p>iPad Pro (11-inch, 1st Gen)</p></li><li><p>iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 3rd Gen)</p></li></ul>

Your Apple Watch Probably Doesn't Support watchOS 27

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:30:00 -0000

A three-year-old Apple Watch will no longer get OS updates.

<p>Apple's commitment to iPhone hardware support is truly impressive. During the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/wwdc-live-blog-06-08-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">WWDC 2026 keynote</a>, the company announced that iOS 27 will work on all the devices that currently support iOS 26—all the way back to the iPhone 11, released in 2019. Apple even spent extra effort to customize and speed up the OS on older devices. But the news isn't nearly so good for Apple Watch owners.</p><p>During the same presentation, Apple showed off the watchOS 27 update, which features <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-just-announced-siri-ai-for-real-this-time" target="_blank">the new Siri AI </a>experience, including the Siri app; a new dynamic apps screen, a new single-tap gesture, and more. But what Apple did not talk about at all is what devices will support this flashy new OS.<br><br>And it turns out Apple likely left that bit out because the news isn't great: a huge chunk of currently supported Apple Watches will not make it to the watchOS 27 update shipping this fall.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMAF9N2BZBPRZA922RD1C3R/images-2.fill.size_2000x1138.v1781011929.png" alt="watchOS 27 compatibility list." width="2000" height="1138" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMAF9N2BZBPRZA922RD1C3R/images-2.fill.size_800x455.v1781011929.png 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMAF9N2BZBPRZA922RD1C3R/images-2.fill.size_1400x796.v1781011929.png 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTMAF9N2BZBPRZA922RD1C3R/images-2.fill.size_2000x1138.v1781011929.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Khamosh Pathak</span> </div> </div> <p>In contrast to Apple's longstanding support for iPhones turning seven this year, much newer Apple Watches won't support the new OS. It seems watchOS 27 will only be supported on Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and 3, and the Apple Watch SE 3. That is it. Apple is dropping support for Apple Watch Series 6 all the way to Series 8. Even the first Apple Watch Ultra model won't be supported. The 2nd Generation SE model loses support as well. What's more, Apple originally left the Series 9 off the compatibility list, making it look like even fewer watches were supported this year. </p><p>While dropping support for older devices is understandable, the Ultra 1 is the hardest to swallow. The Ultra 1 is a high-end smartwatch that retailed for $800 back in September 2023. With the Apple Watch, hardware iterations are slow, and an Apple Watch from a couple of years ago remains fully capable and fast enough to perform all the tasks you're likely to ask of it. </p>

Apple Just Announced 'Siri AI' (for Real This Time)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:13:18 -0000

Siri is building on Google's Gemini to bring a more powerful AI assistant to your iPhone, Mac, and other Apple devices.

<p>Apple might be a bit behind in the AI arms race, but that might be for the best. Today, at WWDC, the company announced it's bringing <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Siri AI</a> to its devices, and it looks to be one of the more refined, restrained implementations we've seen. Finally, there will be a dedicated Siri app with a conversational interface, on top of the usual ever-present Siri interface. And all of it is built on top of Google's Gemini models.</p><p>The Siri/Gemini combo doesn't come as a surprise, as the partnership was announced <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/860521/apple-siri-google-gemini-ai-personalization" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">earlier this year</a>. The implementation, however, is interesting. In the past, Siri has existed as an abstract layer you can invoke while using your device, but in iOS 27, you'll also be able to open the dedicated Siri app to start a conversation, similar to how most other AI assistants work.</p><p>Since Siri AI is built on top of Gemini, a lot of the functionality will look familiar if you've been <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/best-gemini-hacks" target="_blank">keeping up with what Gemini can do</a>. You can use it to look up directions, find specific photos in your camera roll, summarize documents, or generate event plans—with, of course, the usual caveats about the errors that generative AI can introduce.</p><p>On Macs, the new Siri AI will be built directly into Spotlight, which Apple says will be able to differentiate between typical searches and an AI request. How well this works could be crucial, since trying to find a particular file by name should have quick results, but generative AI responses tend to take quite a bit longer.</p><p>Siri will also be able to use your phone's camera to identify objects or look up information. For example, Apple demoed using Siri to find nutrition info by pointing the camera at food, or splitting a bill by looking at the receipt. Siri will also be able to help users write or proofread their own writing from anywhere you can enter text.</p><p>All this will roll out with iOS 27 when it launches later this year, though there are some pretty major exceptions. First, due to regulatory issues, Siri AI will not be available in the EU on iOS or iPad OS at launch. Similarly, regulatory hurdles prevent Siri AI from coming to any Apple devices in China at launch.</p><p>There's also the problem of usage limits. Specifics are still scant, but some Siri AI features will use on-device models, while others will rely on server-side models utilizing <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/biggest-apple-intelligence-upgrade-yet-is-focused-on-you-and-your-privacy" target="_blank">Apple's Private Cloud Compute</a>. However, the latter can take a <em>lot</em> of computing power, so some features like image generation will be subject to daily usage limits.</p><p>Apple hasn't offered specifics about those daily usage limits, or a comprehensive list of which features might contribute to them. The company has said that iCloud+ subscribers will have "increased access," though. So, that's encouraging.</p><p>As it stands, this largely seems like a leap forward to reach rough parity with where most other AI-powered assistants are at. The key distinction is, as usual, how tightly integrated Apple's ecosystem is. Running visual searches through your camera roll, or adding events directly to your calendar from an image on your screen can work more seamlessly and with less server-side processing than other assistants are typically capable of.</p><p>Apple also seems to emphasize AI's <em>semantic</em> understanding much more than its <em>generative</em> capability. Amidst the flood of companies rushing to have AI write, create, and make art for us (even when we don't want them to), what often gets lost is how impressive it is that AI chatbots can generally understand what we say. Many of Siri's demos at WWDC today leaned more on this aspect of AI, employing it in a more supportive role to accomplish the tasks you want to do, rather than to try to guess what you want.</p><p>One of the best examples of this is allowing users to describe a common routine in plain English and turning that into <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-will-soon-let-you-use-ai-to-create-automation-routines" target="_blank">a Shortcuts automation</a>. Shortcuts is an interesting, if underutilized, feature that can make mundane tasks easier, and using AI to interpret what you want to accomplish is one of the better uses of AI, in my opinion. </p><p>There's still a lot to be seen about how well Siri AI works in practice once we get our hands on the beta later this year, but for now, you can explore <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">all the new Apple Intelligence and Siri AI features coming soon here</a>.</p>

Safari's New AI Tab Organization Actually Looks Really Useful

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0000

Outsource your tab overload to AI.

<p>Apple Intelligence is coming to all of Apple's apps—and it's not just about Siri AI. During its <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/wwdc-live-blog-06-08-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">WWDC 2026 keynote</a>, Apple announced tons of prominent new Apple Intelligence-powered features in Safari so you can offload the work of tab management. Meanwhile, the Passwords app is getting a new feature that should make it a lot easier to update compromised passwords. </p><h2 id="safari-will-automatically-organize-your-tabs">Safari will automatically organize your tabs</h2><p>Apple is simplifying the task of tab management in Safari. If you're the kind of person who has dozens of tabs open at a time, you will empathize. In macOS 27, Apple will use Apple Intelligence to automatically sort and categorize all your tabs based on topics: Apple Intelligence analyzes the page's content using AI and groups it based on subject. As you browse, new tabs you open will automatically be sorted into the correct tab group. And Apple promises that your browsing data will remain private, and won't be used to train AI systems. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM8FBTAZ66QVAXJVHGW2FHR/images-2.fill.size_2000x1203.v1780943925.jpg" alt="Notify Me feature for Safari on Mac." width="2000" height="1203" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM8FBTAZ66QVAXJVHGW2FHR/images-2.fill.size_800x481.v1780943925.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM8FBTAZ66QVAXJVHGW2FHR/images-2.fill.size_1400x842.v1780943925.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM8FBTAZ66QVAXJVHGW2FHR/images-2.fill.size_2000x1203.v1780943925.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple</span> </div> </div> <h2 id="monitor-a-website-and-receive-a-notification-when-it-changes">Monitor a website and receive a notification when it changes</h2><p>There's also a really neat new feature called Notify Me. It can monitor a webpage in the background, on your behalf, and send you a notification when there's a change or an update. You just provide the context for what kind of update you're looking for (in plain text) and how often to check for updates. When the web page is updated with changes that match your request, you'll instantly get a notification—for example, when registration for an event opens, or when a product comes back in stock.</p><h2 id="vibe-code-your-own-safari-extensions">Vibe code your own Safari extensions</h2><p>Most interestingly, Apple teased that you will be able to vibe-code your own Safari extensions, using a text prompt to add features to a web page, or to customize a page. It will be interesting to see how well this actually works in practice, but it sounds pretty cool.</p><h2 id="let-apple-intelligence-update-your-compromised-passwords">Let Apple Intelligence update your compromised passwords</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM8FBTAZ66QVAXJVHGW2FHR/images-1.fill.size_2000x1124.v1780943925.jpg" alt="Password reset feature in Passwords." width="2000" height="1124" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM8FBTAZ66QVAXJVHGW2FHR/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1780943925.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM8FBTAZ66QVAXJVHGW2FHR/images-1.fill.size_1400x787.v1780943925.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM8FBTAZ66QVAXJVHGW2FHR/images-1.fill.size_2000x1124.v1780943925.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple</span> </div> </div> <p>Safari will also integrate with the Passwords app to help you automatically update passwords for websites that might be compromised. Once the Passwords app flags an issue, you can hand over the task of actually doing the tedious part of resetting your passwords over to Apple Intelligence. Acting agentically, it will open the websites and change the password on your behalf, all in the background.</p>

Apple Will Soon Let You Use AI to More Easily Create Automation Routines

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:32:16 -0000

Create shortcuts with easy text prompts.

<p>The <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shortcuts/id915249334" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Shortcuts</a> app is Apple's hub for all kinds of automation on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It allows you to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/10-apple-shortcuts-hacks-every-iphone-user-should-know" target="_blank">create automation routines based on simple triggers</a>, such as turning on the lights when you're near home at the end of your work day. While the Shortcuts app is incredibly powerful, it's always been a bit difficult to create shortcuts. If you're not technically inclined, it's not easy to learn how triggers work, why a particular step is breaking your automation, and so on. Apple is <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/wwdc-live-blog-06-08-2026" target="_blank">changing all of that with iOS 27</a>, which is scheduled for release this Fall.</p><p>Apple will soon allow you to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-enable-and-turn-off-apple-intelligence-on-iphone" target="_blank">use Apple Intelligence</a>, the company's spin on AI, to create shortcuts with simple text prompts. This means that you could ask Apple Intelligence to create a shortcut with a prompt as simple as: "Message my ETA to my partner when I'm leaving work." That will create a shortcut for you, and you can ask the app to run this every weekday. This makes Shortcuts much more accessible to people who find it intimidating to create multi-step automation workflows. You'll still have to check if the shortcut works correctly, adjust your prompts to fix errors, and go through a few iterations before the perfect automation is ready. This, however, is a lot easier than manually creating your own shortcuts.</p><p>To be honest, even I resist creating many shortcuts and automations because of the time it requires. I'd rather search the internet for great shortcuts created by the community, but with this upcoming Apple Intelligence integration, I'm looking forward to whipping up many more of my own shortcuts. The catch is that this feature will only work with devices that support Apple Intelligence, which means that you'll need an iPhone 15 Pro or newer device to get this feature. Those of us with older devices won't be able to use new Apple Intelligence features.</p>

The Biggest Apple Intelligence Upgrade Yet Is Focused on You and Your Privacy

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:19:58 -0000

Here's how Apple has improved its AI.

<p>Apple has struggled to keep up with the likes of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google with its AI technology, with the long-promised Siri upgrade <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apples-big-ai-siri-plans-are-once-again-delayed" target="_blank">repeatedly delayed</a>. It's now trying to fix that: At <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/wwdc-live-blog-06-08-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">WWDC 2026 today</a>, we got details of the biggest Apple Intelligence upgrade since it launched, with a focus on understanding users and keeping data private.</p><p>The updates will roll out across iPhones, iPads, and Macs, and was announced by Apple's senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federighi—who started with a dig about some AI companies moving too fast and neglecting the priorities of users (not a bad way to reframe Apple's previous problems with AI development).</p><p>As <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apples-ai-siri-is-planned-for-this-year-and-will-use-google-gemini" target="_blank">we knew already</a>, Apple has partnered with Google to develop its new Apple Foundation AI Models, though you won't see a Google logo or "powered by Gemini" message anywhere. Apple has tailored the Gemini models for its own purposes and says there's now improved understanding across text, voice, and images.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM6VK39WKSMQQKGQBF0TBMM/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780942228.jpg" alt="Apple AI" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM6VK39WKSMQQKGQBF0TBMM/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1780942228.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM6VK39WKSMQQKGQBF0TBMM/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1780942228.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM6VK39WKSMQQKGQBF0TBMM/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780942228.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">Apple's new AI models will understand you better.</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple</span> </div> </div> <p>There are four central components to these new models: Personal context (knowing about you and your preferences), world knowledge (drawing in data from the web and other sources), actions (being able to complete tasks inside apps), and on-screen awareness (knowing what you're doing on your device).</p><p>Some of the examples Apple showed for personal context included knowing about upcoming birthdays, favorite recipes, and locations you've visited. All of this information could be pulled into AI responses or routines to make them smarter.</p><p>Different models will run on devices and in the cloud, and be kept fully private—so not even Apple will be able to see your data and AI interactions. As has always been the case since Apple Intelligence launched in 2024, Apple uses what it calls Private Cloud Compute to only process data in the cloud when it's absolutely necessary, and to delete the data right after the processing is done.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM6VK39WKSMQQKGQBF0TBMM/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780942228.jpg" alt="Apple AI" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM6VK39WKSMQQKGQBF0TBMM/images-2.fill.size_800x450.v1780942228.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM6VK39WKSMQQKGQBF0TBMM/images-2.fill.size_1400x788.v1780942228.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM6VK39WKSMQQKGQBF0TBMM/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780942228.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">World knowledge has also been improved in the new models.</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple</span> </div> </div> <p>These privacy protections are audited by third-party security specialists, Apple says, so you can be sure your data isn't being analyzed or kept. The company is clearly going to continue to lean on privacy as a way of differentiating itself from its competitors.</p><p>In terms of the specific benefits you'll see from these new AI models, you should get smarter, faster responses in apps and in the newly upgraded Siri app. These technologies are going to power Apple AI across all of its products—enhanced by a new System Orchestrator that was flagged up by Federighi—and will work everywhere from enhancing photos to dictating text.</p><p>Of course, this isn't the first time Apple has hyped up future upgrades coming to its Apple Intelligence technology—we won't be able to assess these changes fully until they're pushed out into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.</p>

Here's How iOS 27's New Liquid Glass Slider Works

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:11:19 -0000

Liquid Glass, be gone!

<p>One of the biggest pain points for Apple's new "Liquid Design" aesthetic, introduced with iOS 26, was that it wasn't customizable. Many users thought the Liquid Design toolbars did not provide enough contrast or opacity, making labels and buttons almost illegible. Over the last year, Apple has tweaked the design slowly, but in iOS 27, Apple is finally letting users adjust the settings to their preferences. </p><p>On stage at <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/wwdc-live-blog-06-08-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=B" target="_blank">WWDC 2026</a>, Apple announced that in iOS 27, the Liquid Glass will now be less transparent by default. There will also be a slider that lets you increase or decrease the transparency. When the slider is all the way to the far end, it's possible to essentially disable Liquid Glass, making the toolbar opaque.</p><p>On the macOS front, Apple said that it's "reincorporating" elements of macOS design back into Liquid Glass. I don't have details on that yet, but as I install the betas, I'll report back. In the keynote, Apple gave a couple of examples: First, color is back to sidebar icons, making them easier to spot. Apple is also going to force all apps to have the same rounded corners now, even if the developer hasn't updated the code.</p><p>Apple is also changing how app icons are rendered. Apple's own icons will be layered with elements of Liquid Glass between objects or elements. This will add more depth to the icons, and it will be supported even when the app icons are in Tinted mode or Clear mode. Third-party developers will be able to take advantage of this new system as well.</p>

You Will Finally Be Able to Share iCloud Photo Albums With Android and Windows Users

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:01:49 -0000

iCloud Photos could finally become useful for sharing vacation pictures with friends.

<p>During the WWDC 2027 keynote, Apple announced that it's making iCloud Shared Albums more useful. This feature will now support Android and Windows, which was not the case until now. This means that Android and Windows users will be able to add photos to iCloud Shared Albums, starting with the release of iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate this fall.</p><p>This brings Apple's iCloud Photos on par with other photo-sharing services, such as Google Photos, where anyone can view and add photos easily. Once you're done with an event or back from a trip, you can now create a shared album and allow people outside the Apple ecosystem to join in. Up until now, Android users had no way to view or join shared albums, but there is <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/icloud-windows/icwae9fd9862/icloud" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">limited support for viewing shared albums</a> in the iCloud for Windows app. Once you enable iCloud Photos in the iCloud for Windows app, you'll see an option to enable shared albums too. When you enable iCloud Shared Albums, the app allows you to view shared albums that you have access to. On Android, a web link to iCloud Shared Albums lets you view albums in a browser.</p><p>The current limitation is that you can't add Windows or Android users to your shared albums—that is about to change with the release of iOS 27 and macOS 27. I think it's a game-changer, and it may actually force me to consider using iCloud Shared Albums, which is something I just ignore by default. It'll be interesting to see how this feature is implemented by Apple and how user-friendly it is. </p><p>I'd also be interested in learning more about how it handles iCloud storage. If it uses the storage of the person who created the album, that could prevent any issues with people running afoul of iCloud's measly 5GB of free storage. That's among the lowest free cloud storage tiers offered by anyone in the industry, and has not been increased in over a decade.</p>

Apple AirPods Are Finally Getting the Equalizer Controls You Were Waiting For

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:54:11 -0000

Finally, Apple's flagship earbuds get the same audio customization of some of its top competitors.

<p>At today's WWDC event, Apple announced it's bringing custom equalizer controls to your AirPods with iOS 27. The company's earbuds have had their own adaptive EQ prior to now, but you haven't been able to set the EQ yourself. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM4PS7H6JWHKVR4MDXQT3VP/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780940975.jpg" alt="Airpods' new EQ controls shown on an iPhone" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM4PS7H6JWHKVR4MDXQT3VP/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1780940975.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM4PS7H6JWHKVR4MDXQT3VP/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1780940975.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTM4PS7H6JWHKVR4MDXQT3VP/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780940975.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]"></span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Apple / YouTube</span> </div> </div> <p>The new custom EQ feature will be found in the AirPods' settings once they roll out. In typical Apple fashion, the controls are relatively simple and easy to use. You'll see a graph of low, mid, and high tones, and you can drag simple handles to raise or lower these tones. It's not quite as robust as some other EQ interfaces, but it doesn't really need to be for most users.</p><p>The custom profile will live alongside Apple's recommended EQ profile. Unfortunately, it looks like you won't be able to set multiple custom profiles to swap between, but given how easy it looks to tweak them, this likely won't be much of an issue.</p>

How to Actually Get Good Videos at a Concert With the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:35:16 -0000

An in-depth, five-step walkthrough of the phone’s camera settings and Galaxy AI tools most useful for filming from a concert venue (or editing your clips and stills after).

<p>The following content is brought to you by Lifehacker partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation.</p><p><em>TL;DR key takeaways:</em></p><ul><li><p><em>The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is built for the three things that trip up most phones at concerts: low-light scenes, distant performers, and a crowd that doesn’t stand still.</em></p></li><li><p><em>Turn on Super Steady[1] with Horizontal Lock before the lights go down so your footage stays level, even when the crowd starts moving.</em></p></li><li><p><em>Nightography[2] is cued up automatically in low-light photos (one tap to activate); in video mode, it runs from the moment you press record.</em></p></li><li><p><em>The 50-megapixel telephoto’s 5x optical zoom and 10x optical-quality zoom mean you can get close-ups of the performers from wherever you’re standing.</em></p></li></ul><p>Anyone who’s been to a life-changing gig knows the stinging disappointment of attending the best concert of your life, only to get home, eagerly relive the set from your camera roll, and find nothing but distorted, blurry clips.</p><p>With the <a href="https://zdcs.link/ae8x3w?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Samsung%20Galaxy%20S26%20Ultra&short_url=ae8x3w&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra</a>, you can say goodbye to post-show letdown. The camera system in Samsung's latest flagship is built to perform under the pressure of dim venues and packed crowds, so you can stay present for the show and trust the footage will live up to your memories. A 200-megapixel main sensor paired with a wider F1.4 aperture pulls in more light to keep detail sharp after dark, and Galaxy AI tools[3] handle the rest once you've made it to the after-party.</p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2Fae8x3w&template=How-To&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Galaxy+S26+Ultra&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2Fae8x3w&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Galaxy S26 Ultra"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Galaxy S26 Ultra </div> <div class="mt-4 block font-sans text-sm font-medium leading-4 text-gray-900 md:mx-0 md:mt-2">Capture the moment with up to 5x optical zoom and a 200-megapixel main sensor </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> <span class="font-medium">at Samsung</span> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Shop Now </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT1YMB5XH3Q2EBVX3BSJEAQY/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1780329622.jpg" alt="Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KT1YMB5XH3Q2EBVX3BSJEAQY/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1780329622.jpg" alt="Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Shop Now </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> <span class="font-medium">at Samsung</span> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>Here's a how-to guide for shooting stable, detailed footage during the set and turning your highlights and stills into post-worthy content.</p><h2 id="step-1-sort-your-settings-before-filming">Step 1: Sort your settings before filming</h2><p>Before the support act walks onstage: </p><ol><li><p>Open the Camera app and switch to Video mode.</p></li><li><p>Tap the Super Steady[4] icon (a figure-in-motion symbol at the top of the screen) and select the Horizontal Lock option at the right-hand side of the menu. </p></li></ol><p>Super Steady uses the phone’s gyroscope and accelerometer to counter unwanted movement; Horizontal Lock keeps the horizon flat even when you’re being knocked around by the crowd.</p><h2 id="step-2-zoom-in-on-the-action-without-fighting-the-crowd">Step 2: Zoom in on the action without fighting the crowd</h2><p>Standing tickets three rows from the back? The telephoto lens on the <a href="https://zdcs.link/ae8x3w?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Galaxy%20S26%20Ultra&short_url=ae8x3w&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Galaxy S26 Ultra</a> lets you get an up-close-and-personal perspective anyway. The 50-megapixel telephoto features 5x optical zoom, 10x optical-quality zoom, and up to 100x Space Zoom for photos, so you can frame tight shots of the performers from wherever you're posted up (even if that’s in the very back of an arena).</p><p>To use the feature:</p><ol><li><p>Open the Camera app and frame your shot. The zoom controls sit along the bottom of the viewfinder as a row of shortcut buttons (0.6x, 2x, 5x, etc.). </p></li><li><p>For 5x optical zoom, tap the 5x shortcut button or pinch out with two fingers until the viewfinder lands on 5x. This zoom level uses the lens itself to magnify the subject, which means no quality loss in either Photo or Video mode. </p></li><li><p>For 10x optical-quality zoom, tap the 10x shortcut button or keep pinching out. This combines optical zoom with on-device processing to hold detail at longer distances; it works in both Photo and Video mode.</p></li><li><p>Space Zoom extends up to 100x for still photos and up to 25x for video. To activate, keep pinching out past 10x, or tap the zoom number and type a value. A small preview window will appear in the corner of the viewfinder to help you locate and frame your subject.</p></li></ol><p>If you’re zooming beyond 10x, consider bracing your phone against a railing or seat-back, since the smallest hand movement at that level of magnification can affect the frame.</p><h2 id="step-3-rely-on-nightography-once-the-house-lights-go-down">Step 3: Rely on Nightography once the house lights go down</h2><p>Getting great media in less-than-ideal lighting is straightforward on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The wider F1.4 aperture on the phone’s main sensor takes in more light than the F1.8 sensor on the standard Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+, which makes a visible difference under a single spotlight or during a slow-tempo solo.</p><p>Here’s how to take advantage of one of the phone’s key features, Nightography[5]:</p><ul><li><p>In low-lighting settings, Nightography is on standby by default.</p></li><li><p>For photos, a yellow moon icon will appear in the lower-right corner of your camera frame. Tap it, and the phone will offer a range of exposure lengths (longer durations for darker scenes). </p></li><li><p>Choose a number manually, or leave it on Auto and let the phone work it out. </p></li><li><p>In Video mode, Nightography runs continuously the moment you hit record.</p></li></ul><h2 id="step-4-tidy-up-post-show-stills-with-photo-assist">Step 4: Tidy up post-show stills with Photo Assist</h2><p>Whether you're screenshotting a frame from a highlight reel or pulling a still shot from your camera roll, Photo Assist[6] can help enhance your static images.</p><p>At a high-energy show, you'll invariably end up with a few unwanted extras in your frames, like that crowd-surfer who sailed through your shot mid-set. To salvage it:</p><ol><li><p>Open your image in Gallery.</p></li><li><p>Tap the AI icon at the centre of the bottom toolbar (the sparkly stars icon).</p></li><li><p>Either type or dictate what you want to change.</p></li></ol><p>Photo Assist can remove stray limbs in your shot, swap a background, shift the lighting to a different time of day, or even merge two images together. Edits save as copies, so your originals stay intact—which is handy if you later decide the slightly-blurry-but-emotive version was better than the perfectly crisp one.</p><h2 id="step-5-turn-your-best-shot-into-something-share-worthy-with-creative-studio">Step 5: Turn your best shot into something share-worthy with Creative Studio</h2><p>Creative Studio[7] goes beyond photo editing to build custom, shareable assets from your best concert stills. A sticker set of the lead singer's best expressions tends to land well in the group chat; a custom invitation built from a shot of the venue works well for planning the pre-drinks for the next gig.</p><p>To start creating:</p><ol><li><p>Open the Edge panel and tap Creative Studio.</p></li><li><p>Pick one of your concert photos, describe what you want (a sticker pack, a greeting card, or an invitation).</p></li><li><p>Hit Generate.</p></li></ol><p>The tool draws from the photo and builds a styled asset you can send via email or a messaging app.</p><div class="mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-4xl aspect-video"> <div id="video-container-01KV53B2XCHAJNCZE4KVC0BY09"></div> </div> <h2 id="galaxy-s26-series-camera-specs-at-a-glance">Galaxy S26 series camera specs at a glance</h2><p>Here's how the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra compare across the camera features that matter most for live music.</p><div class="raw-embed"> <div style="position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; padding: 41.43% 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;"><iframe loading="lazy" src="https://e.infogram.com/_/2jFwcysrnlOSqbmMUNa1?src=embed&embed_type=responsive_iframe" title="Lifehacker Samsung UK" allowfullscreen="" allow="fullscreen" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; left: 0px; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"></iframe></div> </div> <p>The whole point of pulling your phone out at a concert is to relive the night later on. The Galaxy S26 Ultra makes sure the footage you come home with doesn’t disappoint.</p><p><em>See the full Galaxy S26 Series line-up at <a href="https://zdcs.link/aX4qNW?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=samsung.com&short_url=aX4qNW&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">samsung.com</a></em><em>.</em></p><h2 id="frequently-asked-questions-about-the-samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-camera">Frequently asked questions about the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera:</h2><h3>Which model across the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series is best for taking videos at concerts? </h3><p>The <a href="https://zdcs.link/ae8x3w?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Galaxy%20S26%20Ultra&short_url=ae8x3w&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Galaxy S26 Ultra</a> has the strongest camera hardware for low-light and long-range shots, with its 200-megapixel main sensor, wider F1.4 aperture, and 50-megapixel telephoto lens. That said, the AI tools (Photo Assist, Creative Studio, Nightography, Super Steady with Horizontal Lock) all work across the full line-up.</p><h3>How do I stop my concert video from looking shaky? </h3><p>The Galaxy S26 Ultra makes this simple. Just turn on Super Steady with Horizontal Lock before the show starts.</p><h3>Will Nightography work for indoor venues with stage lights? </h3><p>Yes. Nightography is built for low-light scenes, which covers most indoor concert venues. It's ready to go the moment you open the camera app; a yellow moon icon appears for photos when the scene is dim enough to benefit. For videos, the feature activates automatically.</p><p><em>[1] Super Steady results may vary depending on editing method and/or shooting conditions. <br>[2] Results may vary depending on light condition, subject and/or shooting conditions. <br>[3] Samsung account login is required for certain AI features. Galaxy AI features are provided for free. Future releases may include additional advanced features that are offered as part of a paid subscription plan. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties.<br>[4] Super Steady results may vary depending on editing method and/or shooting conditions. <br>[5] Results may vary depending on light condition, subject and/or shooting conditions. <br>[6] Requires network connection and Samsung account login. A visible watermark is overlaid on the saved image to indicate it was generated by Galaxy AI. Accuracy of output not guaranteed.<br>[7] Requires network connection and Samsung account login. Accuracy of output not guaranteed.</em></p>

This Powerful Google Floodlight Camera Is $100 Off Right Now

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This is an all-in-one outdoor security solution for households already using Google's smart-home ecosystem.

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Amazon has dropped the wired security camera to $179.99 from its usual $279.99 price, marking the lowest price recorded, according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools" target="_blank"><u>price trackers</u></a>. For homeowners already invested in Google's ecosystem, this is one of the company's more comprehensive <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-outdoor-home-security-cameras" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>outdoor security devices</u></a>—instead of adding a camera and floodlights separately, it combines both into a single weather-resistant fixture that can monitor an area, illuminate it when motion is detected, and send alerts directly to your phone.</p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09J9ZWZ9Q&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Google+Nest+Cam+with+Floodlight+&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&product_uuid=01ZX0uoP4PkGDuN7bjc1Jtt&offer_uuid=03k3sgabMhMWO6oHVCNbUdV&pageview_type=RSS&object_type=03k3sgabMhMWO6oHVCNbUdV&object_uuid=01ZX0uoP4PkGDuN7bjc1Jtt&data-aps-asin=B09J9ZWZ9Q&data-aps-asc-tag=lifehack088-20&data-aps-asc-subtag=03k3sgabMhMWO6oHVCNbUdV" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Google Nest Cam with Floodlight"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Google Nest Cam with Floodlight </div> <div class="mt-4 block font-sans text-sm font-medium leading-4 text-gray-900 md:mx-0 md:mt-2"> </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $179.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$279.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $100.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/01ZX0uoP4PkGDuN7bjc1Jtt/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1766511976.jpg" alt="Google Nest Cam with Floodlight (wired)" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/01ZX0uoP4PkGDuN7bjc1Jtt/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1766511976.jpg" alt="Google Nest Cam with Floodlight (wired)" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $179.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$279.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $100.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>The floodlight uses two adjustable LED lamps that produce up to 4,800 lumens (enough to illuminate areas like driveways, garages, and backyards), while the camera records 1080p HDR video with a 130-degree field of view, giving it broad coverage of outdoor spaces. It can also distinguish between people, vehicles, and animals to reduce unnecessary alerts, while two-way audio lets you speak to visitors remotely through the Google Home app—Google Assistant users can also view footage and control the lights with voice commands.</p><p>The bigger consideration is the subscription model. You can view recent footage and receive basic alerts for free, but some of the more advanced features, including face recognition, extended video history, and alerts for sounds such as breaking glass, smoke alarms, or carbon monoxide alarms, all require a subscription starting at $10 per month, notes this <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-nest-cam-with-floodlight-wired" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>PCMag review</u></a>. The camera is also firmly tied to Google's ecosystem—it works well with Google Assistant and other Nest devices, but it doesn't support Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, or IFTTT. 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10 Hacks Every Cash App User Should Know

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Optimize your finances with these Cash App hacks.

<p>Alongside <a href="https://ttps://lifehacker.com/tech/hacks-every-venmo-user-should-know" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="open in a new window">Venmo</a>, Cash App is among the most popular peer-to-peer payment platforms, though it does a whole lot more than just money transfers. You can use Cash App for things like automated investing, tax filing, and family accounts. If you use the app, here are 10 hacks for optimizing your finances. </p><h2 id="turn-on-round-ups-to-automatically-save-or-invest-spare-change">Turn on "Round Ups" to automatically save or invest spare change</h2><p><a href="https://cash.app/card" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">If you have a Cash App card</a>, you can set it to round up transactions to the nearest dollar and add the difference to your savings or invest it in stocks or bitcoin. In exchange for a few cents here and then, you can start to build up your savings and investments over time. If your overall balance is too low, Cash App will stop round-ups, too. From the <strong>Money</strong> tab, tap your Cash App Card and toggle <strong>Round Ups</strong> on. Select from Stock, Bitcoin, or a Savings balance, choose the destination, add a Cash PIN, and follow the remaining prompts. </p><h2 id="deposit-cash-directly-to-cash-app-at-select-retailers">Deposit cash directly to Cash App at select retailers</h2><p>If you have literal cash burning a hole in your pocket, you can deposit it to your Cash App balance instead of a bank. Cash App can receive cash deposits at <a href="https://cash.app/help/us/en-us/6488-paper-money-deposits" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">dozens of participating retailers</a>, such as grocery and convenience stores, as well as CVS and Walgreens. Note that there's a $1 transaction fee per deposit unless you qualify for Cash App Green (the platform's banking program). </p><h2 id="add-an-offer-to-get-discounts-on-spending">Add an Offer to get discounts on spending</h2><p>Cash App Card users can add Offers—formerly Boosts—to their card to save money on frequent transactions at select merchants, such as coffee shops and restaurants. Once added to your card, you get a discount at the point of sale (though there may be restrictions, such as a minimum spend or a maximum discount). You can have up to three offers active at once, and you can switch them out at any time. Go to the Money tab in your app, select your card, and tap <strong>Explore offers</strong> to see what's available. </p><h2 id="enable-security-lock-to-require-verification-for-every-transaction">Enable Security Lock to require verification for every transaction</h2><p>To prevent someone with access to your device from opening Cash App or moving money from your account, enable Security Lock. This feature requires biometric authentication (such as your face or fingerprint) or a PIN each time you open the app or send a payment. Tap your profile icon and select <strong>Security > Security Lock</strong>. Select <strong>Opening Cash App</strong> or <strong>Sending payments</strong> (or both) and create your 4-digit code. You can also save your biometrics if your device supports it. </p><h2 id="hide-your-profile-to-prevent-scammers-from-discovering-your-account-or-requesting-money">Hide your profile to prevent scammers from discovering your account or requesting money</h2><p>Cash App requires you to use your legal first and last name to create an account and makes your profile name searchable by default. But you can turn this off to prevent just anyone from finding you—whether it's someone you know but don't want seeing your profile or scammers who may try to trick you into sending them money. Go to your profile and tap <strong>Privacy > How others find you</strong> and turn off <strong>Profile name</strong>. </p><h2 id="enable-real-time-alerts-to-quickly-identify-suspicious-activity">Enable real-time alerts to quickly identify suspicious activity</h2><p>Cash App has an instant alert setting that will send you a push notification, text, or email whenever your account sends, requests, or receives money. If a transaction is suspicious—someone gains unauthorized access, for example—you'll know immediately. Cash App also sends alerts when it detects unusual activity. You can update your notification settings by going to your <strong>profile > Notifications.</strong> </p><h2 id="set-up-a-pool-to-pay-for-shared-expenses">Set up a "Pool" to pay for shared expenses</h2><p>Pools is Cash App's group payment feature for pooling funds for shared purchases, such as a vacation or group gift. Anyone added to the pool can contribute toward a funding goal. Instead of one person paying out of pocket and waiting for reimbursement, groups can collect the money beforehand and use it to fund the purchase once the target is met. Under the Money tab, tap <strong>Pool</strong>, enter a name, and set a goal amount. You can invite contributors, and if they don't have Cash App, they can still participate via Apple Pay or Google Pay. </p><h2 id="set-up-family-accounts-to-teach-kids-to-manage-money">Set up family accounts to teach kids to manage money</h2><p>With a managed account (eligible for ages 6 through 12), parents can deposit an allowance, which kids can spend from Cash App—with oversight like a card lock, spending limits, and transaction alerts. Kids can also set savings goals and earn interest on their balance. Accounts for teens (ages 13–17) include access to a Cash App Card and investing tools, though the parent "sponsor" can still manage permissions and see account activity. Parents can create managed accounts for kids via <strong>Money > Family</strong> in the app, while teens can request approval from a parent or guardian to unlock a sponsored account. </p><h2 id="use-your-cash-app-card-to-get-concert-presale-access">Use your Cash App Card to get concert presale access</h2><p>If you've bought concert tickets in recent years, you've likely experienced long queues, high prices, and a lot of stress. Cash App can't make tickets cheaper, but you may be able to get into popular shows through the platform's presale partnerships. Upcoming presales are announced on Instagram—to get in, add money to your Cash balance, use the first nine digits of your Cash App card as the presale code on the ticketing website, and check out with your Cash App card. That said, only a limited number of tickets are reserved for Cash App users, so this isn't a guarantee. </p><h2 id="use-cash-app-to-file-your-taxes-for-free">Use Cash App to file your taxes for free</h2><p>There are only a few options for <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/how-to-file-your-taxes-for-free" target="_blank">filing your taxes for free</a>—and Cash App is one of them. Formerly Credit Karma Tax, Cash App Taxes is an authorized IRS e-file provider, which allows you to fill out and submit your federal and state returns at no cost. The guided filing process is built into the main Cash App interface, so you don't need a separate app or account. You can also <a href="https://cash.app/taxes" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">file via your browser</a>. Cash App Taxes can also handle more complex tax situations, such as gig income and crypto sales. </p>

WWDC 2026 Live Blog: Announcements About iOS 27, AI Siri, Apple Intelligence, and More

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:55:09 -0000

WWDC 2026 is going to be one for the books.

<p>We are now fewer than 24 hours away from WWDC 2026. On Monday, June 8, Apple will kick off its week-long developer conference with its famous WWDC keynote. If you've watched these events in the past, you already know a lot of what to expect: announcements regarding the next era of Apple's software, including iOS 27, macOS 27, and watchOS 27, among others. </p><p>But this year is a bit different. Yes, Apple will almost assuredly announce these updates for its products. But for the first time since 2024, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/what-to-expect-from-wwdc-2026?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">the focus will be almost entirely on AI</a>, centered on Apple's big Siri upgrades—powered by AI, of course. The company originally announced the new Siri two years ago, advertising it as part of iOS 18, but <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apples-big-ai-siri-plans-are-once-again-delayed?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">delayed the assistant many times due to internal issues</a>. Now, AI Siri is finally ready for the limelight—if the rumors are to be believed. Apple is also expected to launch a number of new AI features, as well, including AI-powered photo editing tools, AI-generated wallpapers, and the ability to ask Apple Intelligence to design shortcuts for you. This is a bit of a redemption opportunity for the company, which has been criticized for falling behind in the AI race.</p><p>All that said, Apple hasn't announced much of its own yet, so the above is based entirely on leaks and rumors. We'll have to wait until Apple's keynote to know what the company has planned for sure. To that point, below you'll find Lifehacker's live blog for WWDC 2026. Here, I'll be posting around the clock, updating the page with Apple news as we get it. In the lead-up to the event, I'll share rumors and speculation about what Apple may announce during the keynote. Once WWDC officially starts at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET), I'll be sharing live updates from the show. </p>

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Is Over $500 Off Right Now

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:14 -0000

PCMag called the Galaxy S25 Ultra the best Android phone of 2025.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>Woot is currently selling the unlocked <a href="https://zdcs.link/znBd13?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Galaxy%20S25%20Ultra&short_url=znBd13&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Galaxy S25 Ultra</u></a> with 1TB of storage and 12GB of RAM for $1,099.99, a substantial drop from its $1,659.99 launch price. The deal is expected to remain available for the next three weeks or until inventory runs out. <a href="https://zdcs.link/QmnKlv?pageview_type=RSS&amp%3Btemplate=Deals&amp%3Bmodule=content_body&amp%3Belement=offer&amp%3Bitem=text-link&amp%3Belement_label=Prime%20members&amp%3Bshort_url=QmnKlv&amp%3Bu=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ftech%2Fsamsung-dolby-atmos-soundbar-deal&amp%3Bevent_label=Prime%20members&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Prime%20members&short_url=QmnKlv&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Prime members</u></a> get free shipping, while everyone else pays $6, though shipping is limited to the contiguous United States. For context, <a href="https://zdcs.link/QpBM10?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Amazon%27s%20512GB%20model&short_url=QpBM10&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Amazon's 512GB model</u></a> is currently sitting at $1,059.53 (as early Prime Day deals begin appearing, we're tracking more discounts and shopping advice in our <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-you-need-to-know-about-prime-day-2026" target="_blank"><u>Prime Day 2026</u></a> coverage)—so you're getting double the storage for just $40 more, which makes this the obvious pick for Android users looking for a <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-android-phones" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>phone</u></a> that can realistically last for years.</p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2FznBd13&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=+Samsung+Galaxy+S25+Ultra+1TB&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2FznBd13&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 1TB"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6"> Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 1TB </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $1,099.99 <span class="font-medium">at Woot</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$1,659.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $560.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTK3BF75731VDXDSAHFVHJFT/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1780905000.png" alt="Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 1TB" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTK3BF75731VDXDSAHFVHJFT/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1780905000.png" alt="Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 1TB" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $1,099.99 <span class="font-medium">at Woot</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$1,659.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $560.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>Performance-wise, its Snapdragon 8 Elite chip keeps everything feeling fast, whether you're editing photos, juggling multiple apps, playing demanding games, or experimenting with Samsung's AI features. Storage is unlikely to be a concern either—this model comes with 1TB of storage, which is enough room for years of photos, videos, apps, and downloads without constantly managing space. Samsung has also softened the phone's corners, making it a little more comfortable to hold than previous Ultra models, while the titanium frame, Gorilla Armor glass, and IP68 water-resistance rating add some reassurance if you're prone to the occasional drop or spill.</p><p>Samsung's AI features, including tools like live speech-to-text transcription, drawing assistance, and Google Gemini, are all built in and can potentially save time if you actually use them, but they don't fundamentally change how the phone works. More importantly, Samsung continues to promise years of software updates, which helps justify spending this much on a device. The bigger change is that the S Pen (while included) no longer supports Bluetooth shortcuts, such as remote camera controls. 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Meta Quietly Added Facial Recognition to Its Smart Glasses

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0000

The 'NameTag' feature, if turned on, will use AI to store and match faceprints.

<p>According to a report from <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/meta-smart-glasses-face-recognition-nametag-connections/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Wired</a>, Meta has been quietly installing facial recognition in its Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smart glasses for the last few months. Internally called "NameTag", the feature, if activated, will use AI to identify people captured by Ray-Ban Meta's camera, alert the wearer when it recognizes someone, and store faceprints on users' phones. </p><h2 id="how-metas-nametag-works">How Meta's "NameTag" works</h2><p>The software has not been switched on, but if it is, it will use Meta's AI app to transform images of anyone photographed with Meta glasses into a biometric faceprint, and check against a database of faceprints stored locally on the user's Meta AI mobile app. If it finds a match, the user will be notified. If it doesn't, the faceprint will be indexed into a folder named "pending." So everyone who the wearer encounters in public could become an unidentified target waiting for a name in a stranger's private databases. </p><p>“The feature is not yet exposed to consumers but seems nearly ready to go,” Cooper Quintin, a security researcher and senior public interest technologist with the nonprofit Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Threat Lab told Wired. “Despite the billions of reasons not to, Meta seems to have created the capacity to turn their customers into a distributed surveillance machine.”</p><p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/meta-planning-facial-recognition-smart-glasses?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Back in February</a>, documents obtained by <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/technology/meta-facial-recognition-smart-glasses.html" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">the New York Times</a> revealed Meta was weighing the “safety and privacy risks" of adding facial recognition to its smart glasses. In April, the company said it was taking a "a very thoughtful approach" to the technology. But the first component of facial recognition software was installed in January, without consumers being aware of it (which seems less than thoughtful to me).</p><p>It goes deeper than that, though. According to the company memo <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/technology/meta-facial-recognition-smart-glasses.html" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">leaked to the Times</a>, Meta's potential strategy was to roll out facial recognition "during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns." In other words, Meta is well aware of the general disdain for facial recognition, but seems intent on developing the technology anyway.</p><h2 id="the-unpopularity-of-facial-recognition-software-in-smart-glasses">The unpopularity of facial recognition software in smart glasses</h2><p>In April 2026, in response to the New York Times' story, over 70 organizations, including advocates for domestic violence survivors, worker rights, bodily autonomy, consumer privacy, and civil rights, and the ACLU, demanded Meta halt its NameTag facial recognition plans. In <a href="https://www.aclum.org/app/uploads/2026/04/Coalition-Letter-to-Meta-Regarding-FRT-Feature_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">an open letter</a>, the coalition wrote: "Facial recognition technology built into inconspicuous consumer eyewear represents a serious threat to privacy and civil liberties for every member of our society, and particularly for historically marginalized and vulnerable groups."</p><p>Privacy advocates aren't the only people who hate the idea of facial recognition in smart glasses. According to a YouGov survey, <a href="https://yougov.com/en-gb/daily-results/20260303-3cb1a-3" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">nearly half of all adults</a> are in favor of a total ban on all smart glasses in public places due to concerns over built-in cameras and internet connectivity.</p><h2 id="metas-long-history-with-facial-recognition-technology">Meta's long history with facial recognition technology</h2><p>Despite being extremely unpopular with consumers, Meta/Facebook has been in a long-running relationship with the concept of using technology to capture and categorize people's faces. Facebook identified and tagged people on its social media sites as early as 2010, but the company pulled the feature in 2021, citing "many concerns about the place of facial recognition technology in society." The <a href="https://iapp.org/news/a/facebooks-650m-bipa-settlement-a-make-or-break-moment" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">$650 million class-action settlement</a> might have had something to do with it as well. Meta debated adding facial recognition to the first generation of its Ray-Ban smart glasses in 2021, but decided against it at the time, citing privacy concerns. </p><p>According to Meta, you don't have to worry about what Meta is doing. "Regardless of any sensational reporting, the facts are simple: We’ve said before we’re exploring these types of features, and what you’re seeing is just evidence of that exploration," Meta spokesperson Ryan Daniels said in statement. "Nothing has shipped to consumers and no final decision has been made on what to do here, if anything. If we do decide to roll something out, we will take a thoughtful approach and do so with full transparency. One decision we can be clear about—we are not building a central face database.” Meta is, however, installing the groundwork for millions of private face databases that it controls and administers.</p><p>While the dystopian possibilities of the widespread adoption of facial recognition software are immediately obvious, there are non-nefarious uses for the technology. Some advocates for the blind, like <a href="https://visionaid.org/about-smart-vision-glasses/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">non-profit Vision Aid</a>, argue that facial recognition is a matter of accessibility and social equity—being able to recognize people's faces is a privilege sighted people take for granted, and it shouldn't be denied to the blind over privacy concerns that could be handled through legislation. </p><p>Theoretically, the protection of personal information and the needs of blind people (and people like me, who don't like being embarrassed when they forget someone's name at a cocktail party) aren't mutually exclusive. In a perfect world, privacy protection guidelines and laws would be developed alongside technology, and companies that breach the public trust would suffer real consequences. But sadly, we live in the real world, where our privacy is often only protected by strongly worded letters and left in the hands of Meta, a company that paid $650 million to settle a lawsuit over a facial recognition scheme and then immediately started building the next one.</p>

Why It Matters What Theater You See 'The Odyssey' In

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0000

'The Odyssey' offers a very different experience depending on the theater you choose.

<p>Christopher Nolan's upcoming interpretation of <em>The Odyssey</em> is shaping up to be one of—if not<em> the</em>—biggest movie events of the year. Demand for tickets put such a strain on AMC Theaters' network that <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/amc-theaters-is-forcing-customers-to-enter-queues-online?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">the company had to put all customers in a queue</a> just to access the site or app—even if they weren't trying to buy tickets. Despite being one of the oldest stories in the world, <em>The Odyssey</em> is attracting a ton of buzz. Chances are, if you're headed to a movie theater this summer, you'll be checking this one out. </p><p>But while all movie theaters showing <em>The Odyssey</em> will show the same cut of the film, which theater you choose to watch it in makes a huge difference. Sure, you can see The Odyssey any number of times, and walk away having experienced the same story, with the same actors, speaking the same lines. But the <em>experience</em> will be very different. </p><h2 id="the-odyssey-was-shot-on-imax"><em>The Odyssey</em> was shot on IMAX</h2><p><em>The Odyssey</em> is the first major motion picture to be shot entirely with IMAX cameras. Many movies have incorporated IMAX cameras before, including most of Christopher Nolan's recent works. But <em>The Odyssey </em>marks the first time IMAX was the exclusive camera used in a film's photography. </p><p>You probably know IMAX as the specialized movie theater showcasing huge versions of movies. It won't surprise you, then, to learn that IMAX cameras shoot on a huge film format—and yes, they shoot on film, not digital. IMAX cameras record to 70mm film, which itself is already a large film format. But IMAX cameras do something different than typical 70mm setups: The cameras run the film horizontally, rather than vertically, which allows the cameras to capture <em>way</em> more of an image with each frame. This discussion definitely gets a bit technical, so check out <a href="https://youtu.be/4KBEcjZN8io" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Callum Vandenberg's excellent explanation</a> below for a great visual breakdown:</p><div class="mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-4xl aspect-video"> <div id="video-container-01KV53B35N3Q83673YVS6XHA67"></div> </div> <p>Without getting too into the weeds, IMAX is <em>the</em> biggest and highest quality image format we currently have for shooting movies. Filmmakers don't tend to use it for a number of reasons: It's expensive, especially in our digital era, and the cameras are cumbersome. Large image formats mean large cameras, and they're <em>very</em> loud—<a href="https://ymcinema.com/2026/01/12/matt-damon-imax-camera-sound-the-odyssey/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">though IMAX did develop a quieter version of its camera</a> for Christopher Nolan's latest movie. But when IMAX is utilized, it allows for a frame that completely envelops the audience. When you're sitting in a true IMAX theater, watching a movie made for IMAX, you really can't see anything but the movie. The edges of the frame aren't in your direct line of sight; they take over your peripheral vision. It's a totally different experience than a traditional movie projection.</p><h2 id="the-odyssey-has-many-projection-options"><em>The Odyssey</em> has many projection options</h2><p>Most movie theaters cannot project IMAX this way. Even most IMAX theaters can't do it. Only IMAX 70mm theaters can, and they're rare. <a href="https://www.imax.com/news/sinners-imax" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Eight IMAX 70mm theaters exist in the U.S.</a>, and if you want to see <em>The Odyssey</em> in its original film format, you'll need to visit one of them to do so. </p><p>Your local movie theater might offer a few different screenings of <em>The Odyssey</em>, even if IMAX 70mm is off the table: You might be offered an IMAX screening, 70mm, 35mm, Dolby Vision, or Premium Large Format, if not others. While each has its pluses and minuses, for this discussion, we'll focus on aspect ratio, which are as follows:</p><ul><li><p>IMAX 70mm: 1.43:1</p></li><li><p>IMAX: 1.90:1</p></li><li><p>70mm: 2.20:1</p></li><li><p>35mm: 2.39:1</p></li><li><p>Dolby Vision: 1.85:1 or 2:39:1 </p></li><li><p>Premium Large Format: 1.85:1 or 2:39:1 </p></li></ul><p>That's a lot of numbers, but here's a simplified explanation: 2.39:1 is the "standard" widescreen aspect ratio for most movies today. If you see a movie in a theater, especially if it's quite wide, chances are it's 2.39:1. The "smaller" the first number in that aspect ratio, the "larger" the frame becomes. As such, 70mm's 2.20:1 gets you slightly more image than 35mm's 2.39:1. Dolby Vision and Premium Large Format theaters can show the movie in 1.85:1, which gives you even more image, but they can also project 2.39:1, which matches 35mm's widescreen frame. IMAX (not IMAX 70mm) has a ratio of 1.90:1, which means you get the most image outside of IMAX 70mm.</p><p>In order to fit these different frames, filmmakers have to resize and crop their images. As such, you "lose" part of the image when you aren't seeing <em>The Odyssey</em> in IMAX 70mm, and you lose even more of the image the "smaller" the frame becomes. Depending on which format you see the movie in, you may miss out on small details—things that won't impact the overall story in any way, but elements that other viewers <em>are</em> seeing. </p><h2 id="the-odysseys-website-showcases-the-difference-between-each-film-format"><em>The Odyssey</em>'s website showcases the difference between each film format </h2><p>These aspect ratios can be difficult to picture in your head, so a visual representation really comes in handy. If you want to quickly see the difference between each of the film formats theaters will show <em>The Odyssey</em> in, <a href="https://www.odysseymovie.com/explore-formats/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">check out the movie's official website</a>. Here, you'll find an interactive tool that lets you watch the trailer while adjusting the aspect ratio to fit each format. </p><p>You'll really notice the difference when jumping from IMAX 70mm to, well, any other option here. The frame really shrinks, cutting out much of the peripheral image. But the difference is stark even between some of the smaller formats. While IMAX is smaller than IMAX 70mm, it still shows more of the image than 70mm or 35mm. Dolby Vision and Premium Large Format come close, but only if they are projecting in 1.85:1. In a Dolby Vision theater showing the movie at 2.39:1, you'll see the same frame as a 35mm showing. </p><p>There's a lot more to the discussion here than simple aspect ratios. Not all IMAX theaters are created equal, and watching the movie on 35mm or 70mm film is going to look different than any other digital format. But speaking directly to the framing of the movie itself, which theater you choose is going to dictate how much of the movie you actually see. If you're so inclined, it might be worth seeing the movie more than once, in different formats, to compare how each appears. (And if you can somehow get into a IMAX 70mm showing, please let me know. I'll buy the popcorn.)</p>

These Anker Earbuds Are Great for Workouts, and They're on Sale for $40 Right Now

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:30:48 -0000

They feature ear hooks, IPX7 waterproofing, ANC, and a bass-heavy sound signature.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>Using regular earbuds for workouts can end in disaster—sweat can wreak havoc on non-waterproof models, they can shift out of place or even fall out during intense activity, and they often lack earhooks or stabilizing fins to keep them in place. If you’re looking to upgrade your active listening sessions without spending too much, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aD8Dgb?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Anker%20Soundcore%20Sport%20X10%20earbuds&short_url=aD8Dgb&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Anker Soundcore Sport X10 earbuds</u></a> are some of the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/health/how-to-choose-best-running-earbuds-or-headphones?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank"><u>best workout earbuds</u></a> under $100. Right now, they’re even more affordable during an early Prime Day deal at 50%, bringing their price down to $39.99 (originally $79.99).</p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2FaD8Dgb&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Anker+Soundcore+Sport+X10+Earbuds&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2FaD8Dgb&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Anker Soundcore Sport X10 Earbuds"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Anker Soundcore Sport X10 Earbuds </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $39.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$79.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $40.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTC9A8D6C1E4MW3QYEPD106Q/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1780676370.jpg" alt="Anker Soundcore Sport X10 Earbuds" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTC9A8D6C1E4MW3QYEPD106Q/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1780676370.jpg" alt="Anker Soundcore Sport X10 Earbuds" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $39.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$79.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $40.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>Earning an "excellent" rating from <a href="https://ca.pcmag.com/headphones/1952/anker-soundcore-sport-x10" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>PCMag</u></a>, these earbuds are known for their secure fit, bass-forward sound signature delivered by 10mm dynamic drivers, and reliable active noise cancellation. The earbuds come with powerful, sculpted sound, and they “substantially dial back powerful low-frequency rumble” with their ANC, according to the review. While they're not best-in-class, they’re hundreds of dollars cheaper than premium models, making them a smart option for those shopping in the $50 range. The companion app lets you switch listening modes and customize EQ settings, and offers fitness-focused features like guided breathing exercises for before or after workouts. </p><p>They have an <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/dust-resistant-waterproof-making-sense-of-gadget-ratings" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>IPX7 rating,</u></a> meaning they’re built to withstand sweaty workouts, being rinsed under running water, and even underwater submersion for up to 30 minutes. The earbuds last around eight hours on battery, and the charging case gives you an extra 24 hours. Though the swiveling earhook design keeps them in place, pressing the physical buttons—rather than touch controls—lets you control volume, toggle between listening modes like ANC and Transparency Mode, and answer calls. One minor drawback is that while you can skip tracks forward, you can’t navigate back to the previous track. </p><p>If you want a comfortable, secure fit and a sweatproof design paired with a bass-forward sound and effective noise-cancellation without spending a fortune, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aD8Dgb?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Anker%20Soundcore%20Sport%20X10%20earbuds&short_url=aD8Dgb&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Anker Soundcore Sport X10 earbuds</u></a> are a great workout companion for runners and gym-goers. 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Claude Is Currently Down

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:50:57 -0000

If Claude isn't working for you, you aren't alone.

<p>If you tried using Claude this morning, you probably ran into issues. Whether you were talking to the chatbot or using Claude Code for a project, you may have experienced interruptions or a complete lack of response. It's not just you; Claude is currently down. </p><p>This doesn't appear to be an isolated event impacting a small group of users. According to <a href="https://status.claude.com/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Anthorpic's status page for Claude</a>, there are "elevated errors on many Claude models." Anthropic issued the status update at 15:19 UTC (11:19 a.m. ET), confirming the company is currently investigating the situation. Scrolling through the list of Claude services, I can see that Claude Console and Claude for Government are "operational, " but claude.ai, Claude API, Claude Code, and Claude Cowork are all experiencing partial outages.</p><p>Users are feeling the pain. As of this article, <a href="https://downdetector.com/status/claude-ai/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Downdetector shows over 3,000 user reports</a> about issues with Claude, and I only expect those to increase as the outage continues. (Disclosure: Lifehacker's parent company, Ziff Davis, owns Downdector.) Users in the Downdetector comments confirm their experiences with downtime, though many are making light of the situation. One user wrote, "Here we go again," implying they're a bit used to Claude's service interruptions. Indeed, I covered a <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/claude-is-down?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">Claude outage back in March</a>. </p><p>In an update to the status page, Anthropic shared that it identified the issue and is now working on a fix. The company says both Opus 4.7 and Opus 4.8 are currently affected, while other models should be operational. Anthropic will likely get Claude back up and running shortly, though, depending on the cause of the issue, some of us may be without the AI and its tools for part of the workday. </p>

'Record Club,' the Letterboxd for Music, Gets a Lot Right

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0000

Record Club is the place for audiophiles and fans of how music listening used to be.

<p>Letterboxd has created a cozy online space <a href="https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/how-to-get-more-out-of-letterboxd" target="_blank">for film lovers to get together</a>—those who truly appreciate the art form, and who want to compile lists, aggregate ratings, and share their movie opinions with others. Its success has led to other similar platforms appearing in its slipstream, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/i-tried-binge-the-letterboxd-alternative" target="_blank">such as Binge</a>.</p><p>Record Club, which actually first opened its doors a couple of years ago, is continuing to grow and <a href="https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/936829/record-club-letterboxd-for-music-nerds" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">getting more attention</a> as a potential Letterboxd for music enthusiasts. Music has been a major part of my life since my teens—across cassette tapes, CDs, MP3s, and streaming services—so I was keen to give it a try.</p><p>The snap verdict after a few days: It definitely gets a lot right, from the elegant look of the interface to the depth you can go down to when it comes to logging the details of your listening history. If you're looking for somewhere to share your music tastes and track your listening, it's worth a look.</p><p><a href="https://record.club/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Record Club</a> is free to use with no ads, with a $4-per-month subscription available if you want to support the project. You get some extras such as better list management and the ability to choose preferred cover art in your library. You also get extensive personalized stats, and the ability to add personalized notes to releases.</p><h2 id="record-club-is-easy-to-navigate">Record Club is easy to navigate</h2><p>When you first sign up for Record Club, you'll be given a quick tour of the interface and the features, and it's a well laid-out app on both web and mobile: There's lots of white space and text that's crisp and bold, and it's easy to read. Right away, you can see what's popular with other users, new releases coming up, and reviews that have been left on the platform.</p><p>Click through on any album, and you get a bunch of information about it. There's the track listing, plus details on how popular the album is on the Record Club network (its average rating and number of listeners, as well as reviews). You can see when it was originally released, and its total running time.</p><p>Everything is very clickable, searchable, and social. Follow a link to another user (you'll be given suggestions for who to follow as soon as you get started), and you get to see what they're currently listening to, their top five records, the reviews they've left on releases, and which upcoming releases they're planning to listen to.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTC4J59J4MFKSYSW6YJKATRT/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780671386.jpg" alt="Record Club" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTC4J59J4MFKSYSW6YJKATRT/images-1.fill.size_800x450.v1780671386.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTC4J59J4MFKSYSW6YJKATRT/images-1.fill.size_1400x788.v1780671386.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTC4J59J4MFKSYSW6YJKATRT/images-1.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780671386.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">You'll find all the music you listen to on Record Club.</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Lifehacker</span> </div> </div> <p>Your own profile will be viewable by default: You can make changes to it by clicking on your avatar (top right), then choosing <strong>Settings > Profile</strong>. Switch to <strong>Preferences</strong> and you get to control some of the ways that Record Club works, and under <strong>Privacy</strong> you can choose what's shown on your profile, or make it private (so only people who know your username will be able to find you).</p><p>You can bring previous listening data over from Rate Your Music or Last.fm (which I'm a <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-music-all-time-listening-stats-last-fm" target="_blank">particular fan of</a>), and imports from Spotify are apparently coming soon. Your Record Club data can be exported as and when needed, so you don't have to worry about your listening history staying trapped here forever.</p><p>The headers along the top of the web interface link to the key sections of the platform: <strong>Browse</strong> (for checking out new music), <strong>Community</strong> (for checking out what other listeners are up to), and <strong>Activity</strong> (for reviewing your own listening). It's really when you start to use the tracking and social features of Record Club that it really comes into its own though, and when the Letterboxd comparisons become most apt.</p><h2 id="how-to-get-started-with-record-club">How to get started with Record Club</h2><p>You can start sharing what you're listening to by heading to <a href="https://record.club/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">the Record Club home page</a> and clicking <strong>Add release</strong> under <strong>Your rotation</strong>. Your rotation is where you log what you're currently listening to, and you can have five albums (or singles or EPs) here—if you try and add a sixth, something else will have to go.</p><p>Finding new music couldn't be any easier: Type the name of the artist and album, and it'll quickly pop up. You don't have to keep music titles in your rotation pile to tell Record Club that you've listened to them, as you can click the three dots on any cover art across the site and choose <strong>Listen</strong> to log it.</p><p>There's also <strong>Queue</strong> for music you want to listen to but haven't done yet, and the option to leave a rating or a review. I tend to leave ratings much more often than reviews, as they're easier: I'm usually agonizing over the right words to say in a review and the right tone to take, and then I end up not publishing it anyway.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image"> <div class="flex justify-center"> <img class="border border-gray-100" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTC4J59J4MFKSYSW6YJKATRT/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780671386.jpg" alt="Record Club" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTC4J59J4MFKSYSW6YJKATRT/images-2.fill.size_800x450.v1780671386.jpg 800w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTC4J59J4MFKSYSW6YJKATRT/images-2.fill.size_1400x788.v1780671386.jpg 1400w, https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01KTC4J59J4MFKSYSW6YJKATRT/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1780671386.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px"> </div> <div class="mt-2 font-akshar"> <span class="image-caption block text-sm leading-4 tracking-wide text-[#1F2937]">List-making is one of the key features of Record Club.</span> <span class="mt-1 block font-sans text-xs tracking-normal text-gray-600">Credit: Lifehacker</span> </div> </div> <p>It didn't take me long to log a lot of listening through the Record Club interface, as there were always related links and recommendations that took me where I wanted to go next. There's also the option to use tags if you want to be more specific in the way you're organizing your music collection.</p><p>If you head to your profile page by clicking your avatar (top right) and then Profile, you get your very own top five albums of all time to show off—just click <strong>Edit</strong> next to the relevant section to make your choices. One neat touch: If you click the three dots by the top five, you can save these picks as an image, so you can share them on other platforms as well.</p><p>I like making lists, too. Click <strong>Create</strong> up at the top of the web interface and you're able to choose <strong>List</strong> to start making some public or private lists. You can organize your favorite albums in a particular genre, a starter pack of songs for a specific band, the best double albums in history, or whatever it is you want to list.</p>

You Can Now Use iMessage on Windows (With Some Serious Limitations)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0000

Phone Link allows you to send and receive Apple Messages on your PC.

<p>If you're entirely within either the Apple or Windows/Android ecosystem, it's pretty easy to sync your mobile and desktop experiences so you can get notifications, send messages, and access other content across devices. iOS and MacOS work seamlessly together, and Microsoft's Phone Link <a href="https://lifehacker.com/you-can-finally-sync-your-android-to-your-windows-pc-1848805207" target="_blank">pairs Android with Windows</a>. </p><p>Phone Link also works across platforms, so you can receive and send Apple Messages on your PC. There are some significant limitations—for example, you'll still need your iPhone handy to send group texts and share images. But Phone Link allows you to keep track of messages on your desktop while you're working without needing to constantly check your phone. </p><h2 id="how-to-link-your-iphone-to-your-pc">How to link your iPhone to your PC</h2><p>Setting up Messages on your PC requires a few steps. First, you'll need three things to connect your Apple device to your Windows computer: a Microsoft account, the Phone Link app on your PC, and the Link to Windows app on your iPhone running iOS 16 or higher. (<a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/sync-across-your-devices" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Phone Link comes preinstalled</a> on Windows 11, or you can download it from the Microsoft Store.) </p><p>To get started, type <strong>Phone Link</strong> into the taskbar search and select the app to open it. Choose <strong>iPhone</strong> as your device. Scan the QR code on the next screen with your iPhone camera and tap <strong>Pair your devices</strong>. On the pop-up, tap <strong>Open > Continue > Allow</strong> followed by <strong>Pair</strong> to grant Windows necessary permissions and complete Bluetooth pairing. You may be asked to allow additional permissions, including notification and file sharing. Then, follow the prompts to link your iPhone to your Microsoft account. </p><p>You should also confirm a few things in your iPhone <strong>Settings > Bluetooth</strong>. Select your computer's name from the list of connected devices and toggle on <strong>Show Message Notifications</strong>. You can also enable <strong>Sync Contacts</strong> and <strong>Share System Notifications</strong>. When you open Phone Link on your PC, you can opt to have the app open when you sign into Windows. Then hit <strong>Get Started</strong>. </p><h2 id="the-limitations-of-using-apple-messages-on-your-pc">The limitations of using Apple Messages on your PC</h2><p>The Messages window within Phone Link will show you a handful of recent conversations—which you can reply to—and suggested contacts, but you will not see your full inbox. You also can't start or reply to group chats or send attachments, photos, or GIFs (only emojis are supported). To start a new conversation, tap the <strong>New Message icon</strong>, enter your contact's name or phone number, compose the text, and hit <strong>Send</strong>. </p><p>Anything sent or received will also appear on your iPhone, so you can switch between devices at any point during the conversation. Note that because Phone Link uses Bluetooth, it <a href="https://windowsforum.com/threads/imessage-on-windows-how-phone-link-actually-works-and-its-limits.378596/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">does not break</a> Apple Messages' end-to-end encryption. </p>

This Blink 2K Outdoor Camera System Is 55% Off Right Now

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0000

This early Prime Day deal works out to about $32 per Blink camera, which is cheaper than buying them individually.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>The new <a href="https://zdcs.link/z7RGXV?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Blink%20Outdoor%202K%2B%20%285-Camera%20System%29&short_url=z7RGXV&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Blink Outdoor 2K+ (5-Camera System)</u></a> is currently $156.99 on Amazon, down from $349.99, and <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools" target="_blank"><u>price trackers</u></a> show this is the lowest price it has reached so far. Spread across five cameras, that works out to about $32 per camera, which is far cheaper than buying them <a href="https://zdcs.link/922pmM?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=individually&short_url=922pmM&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>individually</u></a>. A five-camera kit like this generally makes the most sense for a typical single-family home or townhouse, where you might want coverage at the front door, backyard, garage, and a couple of side entrances. In a small apartment, it may be more cameras than you need, but for a house with multiple outdoor entry points, the bundle saves you from piecing together a system one device at a time.</p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBlink-Outdoor-newest-model-resolution%2Fdp%2FB0F95RMFRQ%3Fth%3D1&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Blink+Outdoor+2K%2B+%28Five-Camera%29&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&product_uuid=00KnvlzUvBqnMtEmtSRcvRE&offer_uuid=00cVFGP8BFwtA92iIddpYU2&pageview_type=RSS&object_type=00cVFGP8BFwtA92iIddpYU2&object_uuid=00KnvlzUvBqnMtEmtSRcvRE&data-aps-asin=B0F95RMFRQ&data-aps-asc-tag=lifehack088-20&data-aps-asc-subtag=00cVFGP8BFwtA92iIddpYU2" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Blink Outdoor 2K+ (Five-Camera)"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Blink Outdoor 2K+ (Five-Camera) </div> <div class="mt-4 block font-sans text-sm font-medium leading-4 text-gray-900 md:mx-0 md:mt-2"> </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $156.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$349.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $193.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/00KnvlzUvBqnMtEmtSRcvRE/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1773226879.jpg" alt="Blink Outdoor 2K+ (newest model) — Wireless smart security camera, 2K video resolution, enhanced audio, two-year battery. Sync Module Core included — 5 camera system (White)" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/00KnvlzUvBqnMtEmtSRcvRE/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1773226879.jpg" alt="Blink Outdoor 2K+ (newest model) — Wireless smart security camera, 2K video resolution, enhanced audio, two-year battery. Sync Module Core included — 5 camera system (White)" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $156.99 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$349.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $193.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>The cameras themselves are small and easy to place almost anywhere. Each measures approximately 2.8 x 2.8 x 1.6 inches and features an IP65 weather-resistant design that is dust- and water-resistant. Setup is straightforward; the cameras run on two AA lithium batteries that Blink says can last up to two years, depending on how often motion is detected. The bundle comes with the required batteries, mounting hardware, and a Sync Module Core that connects everything to your home wifi. Once installed, the cameras record 2K video (2,560 × 1,440) with a 135-degree field of view, which is wide enough to capture most entryways or driveways without much repositioning. In real use, footage tends to look sharp, with enough detail to pick out faces or license plates at reasonable distances.</p><p>The cameras also offer two-way audio, motion alerts, night vision, and a temperature sensor that can send notifications if conditions cross a set threshold, according to this <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/blink-outdoor-2k-plus" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>PCMag review</u></a>. Plus, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/z7RGXV?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Outdoor%202K%2B&short_url=z7RGXV&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Outdoor 2K+</u></a> adds new software features, including AI-generated descriptions of recorded events that summarize what the camera sees. Those tools are helpful, but they highlight the system's main trade-off: many advanced features require a <a href="https://zdcs.link/QOj6G7?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Blink%20subscription%20plan&short_url=QOj6G7&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Blink subscription plan</u></a>, starting at $3.99 per month for one camera or $11.99 per month for unlimited cameras (to include AI features, the basic plan starts at $6.99 for a single camera). Without a subscription, you lose access to cloud-stored video clips. Another limitation is ecosystem support. The cameras work with Amazon Alexa and IFTTT, but they do not support Apple HomeKit or Google Home, which may matter if your smart home runs on those platforms.</p><p>We're tracking more early deals, discounts, and shopping advice in our <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-you-need-to-know-about-prime-day-2026" target="_blank">Prime Day 2026</a> guide. </p><hr><div class=" relative flex justify-center py-16 md:left-1/2 md:w-[780px] md:max-w-max md:-translate-x-1/2" x-data="{ showAll: false }"> <div class="w-max text-center sm:text-left"> <div class="custom-gradient-background mb-6 rounded-md p-[2px] sm:rounded-tl-none"> <div class="flex flex-col rounded bg-white sm:rounded-tl-none"> <span class="-mt-4 block w-fit max-w-[calc(100%-1rem)] self-center bg-white px-3 text-center font-akshar text-xl font-medium capitalize text-gray-800 sm:max-w-[calc(100%-2.5rem)] sm:self-start sm:px-10 sm:text-left sm:text-2xl">Our Best Editor-Vetted Tech Deals Right Now</span> <div class="flex 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This Microphone-Free Sonos Speaker Is at Its Lowest Price Ever Right Now

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0000

This early Prime Day deal offers the sound quality, Bluetooth support, and ecosystem of Sonos—just without the voice assistant.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p>As early Prime Day deals start appearing (you can find more in our guide to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/everything-you-need-to-know-about-prime-day-2026" target="_blank"><u>Prime Day 2026</u></a>), the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aX43bW?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Sonos%20Era%20100%20SL&short_url=aX43bW&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Sonos Era 100 SL</u></a> has dropped to $169 on Amazon from its usual $189 price, marking its lowest price yet, according to <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-price-tracking-tools" target="_blank"><u>price trackers</u></a>. The speaker is essentially a microphone-free version of the standard Era 100. You lose support for Alexa and other voice assistant features, but everything else remains the same, including the stereo sound, Bluetooth connectivity, room-correction technology, and access to the broader Sonos ecosystem.</p><div class="pogoClear mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-gray-100 py-7 shadow-xl md:py-6"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSonos-Era-100-Microphone-Free-Bluetooth%2Fdp%2FB0GJ78MX2P&template=Deals&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=Sonos+Era+100+SL&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&product_uuid=05OnmgwANP8XIDwth6uKpaT&offer_uuid=02gfOhitzKivbeiXmiiT3pC&pageview_type=RSS&object_type=02gfOhitzKivbeiXmiiT3pC&object_uuid=05OnmgwANP8XIDwth6uKpaT&data-aps-asin=B0GJ78MX2P&data-aps-asc-tag=lifehack088-20&data-aps-asc-subtag=02gfOhitzKivbeiXmiiT3pC" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="cursor-default no-underline" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="Sonos Era 100 SL"> <div class="flex flex-wrap justify-between px-7 text-black no-underline md:flex-nowrap md:px-8"> <div class="order-1 mx-auto flex flex-col justify-center md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:w-full md:grow"> <div class="block cursor-pointer text-center font-akshar text-2xl font-medium leading-7 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-left md:text-xl md:leading-6">Sonos Era 100 SL </div> <div class="mt-4 block font-sans text-sm font-medium leading-4 text-gray-900 md:mx-0 md:mt-2">Microphone-free speaker </div> <div class="mt-4 hidden md:flex md:justify-between"> <div class="self-end"> <div class="mb-0 h-11 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center"><div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $169.00 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$189.00</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $20.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="w-44 self-end"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 mt-5 h-auto w-full md:order-1 md:mt-0 md:hidden"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/05OnmgwANP8XIDwth6uKpaT/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1779370704.jpg" alt="Sonos Era 100 SL - Compact, Microphone-Free Speaker with WiFi, Bluetooth - White" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-2 ml-2 hidden w-32 shrink-0 items-center md:order-1 md:ml-0 md:flex"> <div class="flex aspect-video items-center justify-center"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/05OnmgwANP8XIDwth6uKpaT/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1779370704.jpg" alt="Sonos Era 100 SL - Compact, Microphone-Free Speaker with WiFi, Bluetooth - White" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="order-3 flex grow flex-wrap md:hidden md:grow-0"> <div class="mt-4 w-full"> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm h-11"> Get Deal </button> </div> <div class="mx-2 mt-4 w-full"> <div class=" font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $169.00 <span class="font-medium">at Amazon</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$189.00</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $20.00</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </a></div> <p>Unlike the <a href="https://zdcs.link/Qb84rJ?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Sonos%20One%20SL&short_url=Qb84rJ&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Sonos One SL</u></a>, which is a mono speaker, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9yPJ5P?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Era%20100&short_url=9yPJ5P&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Era 100</u></a> (and its SL sibling) uses a stereo driver configuration that produces a noticeably wider soundstage and better instrument separation. In practice, that means instruments and vocals feel more separated rather than blending together in the center of the room, which makes a real difference in well-produced recordings. It also has room-correction tools that adjust the sound output based on your listening environment, plus manual bass and treble controls if you want to dial things in further. Bluetooth support is also included, which wasn't always a given with Sonos products, and makes it easier for guests to connect without joining your home network. </p><p>Another solid reason to consider this is the ecosystem—the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aX43bW?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Era%20100%20SL&short_url=aX43bW&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Era 100 SL</u></a> works with the Sonos app and can be grouped with other compatible Sonos speakers for whole-home audio. You can start with a single speaker and expand over time without replacing anything. It doesn't support Dolby Atmos music like the more expensive <a href="https://zdcs.link/QpBMPY?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Era%20300&short_url=QpBMPY&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Era 300</u></a>, and it isn't powerful enough to effortlessly fill very large spaces. Audio can also lose some composure when pushed to maximum volume. 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Apple May Have Just Killed the Vision Pro

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0000

Apple's foray into virtual reality is reportedly being canned in favor of smart glasses.

<p>We may earn a commission from links on this page.</p><p>Pour one out for the <a href="https://02ejwO9qFLsNeo6lTEZqEAp" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Apple Vision Pro</a>. According to <a href="https://x.com/mingchikuo" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo</a>, Apple has scrapped plans to release a new version of its VR/AR headset for the foreseeable future. Apple's CEO-in-waiting, John Ternus, reportedly signed off on the company's decision to focus only on smart glasses instead. The company has also supposedly canceled development on the Vision Air, a rumored lighter version of the Vision Pro. </p><p>Instead of new AR headsets, Apple is reportedly developing two different lines of smart glasses: audio- and AI-focused spectacles comparable to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, and AR-focused smart glasses akin to the Meta Display glasses. According to Kuo, Apple's audio/AI glasses are expected to hit the market in 2027, while the wave-guide-powered display models won't arrive until 2029. That sounds like a long time to wait to me, given recent rapid developments in the market.</p><h2 id="the-long-history-apple-smart-glasses-rumors">The long history Apple smart glasses rumors</h2><p>Apple has never officially announced plans to develop any kind of eyewear, but according to <a href="https://x.com/markgurman/status/2062222541109023026?s=20" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">sources with solid track records</a>, releasing smart glasses is a major priority for the company, and has been for some time. This <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2016/11/14/apple-ar-smart-glasses-in-development/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">Bloomberg post from 2016</a> predicted Apple glasses that would wirelessly connect with iPhones, an initiative that <a href="https://x.com/markgurman/status/2062222541109023026?s=20" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">has apparently been scrapped as well</a>. </p><h2 id="apple-vision-pro-too-expensive-too-limited-but-extremely-cool">Apple Vision Pro: Too expensive, too limited, but extremely cool</h2><p>As I'm a <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/is-the-apple-vision-pro-worth-it?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">relatively recent adopter of the Apple Vision Pro,</a> news that an improved version may never come out is a bummer for sure. At over $3,500 for the base model, it's obviously too expensive for most people (Apple lent me mine), and it doesn't actually do that much—a small pool of users offers little incentive for developers—but there's no denying the Vision Pro's tech is often jaw-droppingly impressive. There's so much possibility with this thing, even if it hasn't been fully realized. </p><p>As Kuo points out in <a href="https://x.com/mingchikuo/status/2062216902609695054" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">his post announcing</a> the Vision Pro's cancellation, Apple dropping the Vision Pro and shifting resources toward smart glasses makes sense (people actually seem to <em>want</em> smart glasses), but it's still a drag. Maybe the technology will eventually exist that can put Vision Pro-level experiences in a pair of sunglasses, but it probably won't be here in 2029. </p><h2 id="what-does-this-mean-for-the-future-of-full-vrar-devices">What does this mean for the future of full VR/AR devices?</h2><p>With both Meta and Apple pulling resources out of their flagship VR headsets—<a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/meta-taking-the-vr-out-of-horizon-worlds?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">the former is also refocusing on smart glasses</a>—the dream of <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/is-virtual-reality-dead?test_uuid=zXnWOLjQQwkYjMVwrvo5w&test_variant=A" target="_blank">mass adoption of VR seems dead.</a> But that doesn't mean there's no future for the technology. Full-immersion virtual reality seems to be returning to its roots. Between 1989, when the very first VR gear hit the market, and 2021, when <a href="https://about.fb.com/news/2021/10/facebook-company-is-now-meta/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">the Metaverse was announced</a>, virtual reality was the domain of early adopters, hobbyists, futurists, and people with a real need for it. Maybe there aren't enough of them to make Apple or Meta money at scale, but I think there are enough niche uses for the technology to support smaller companies putting resources into VR. I hope so, anyway. </p>

How Ticket Sales for 'The Odyssey' Threw AMC Theaters' App and Site Into Chaos

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:21:41 -0000

AMC Theaters is currently forcing users to wait in line to use the app or website.

<p>If you tried to access AMC Theaters' website or app this afternoon for any reason, you might have found yourself waiting in line. Maybe you're still in line. Whether you're trying to buy tickets, check on an existing reservation, or review future show times, AMC is forcing you to queue up. Why? Because of <em>The Odyssey</em>, of course. </p><h2 id="amc-theatres-services-are-currently-in-chaos">AMC Theatres' services are currently in chaos</h2><p>Tickets for Christopher Nolan's film <em>The Odyssey </em>went on sale today, and it threw AMC's operation into chaos. If your goal was to acquire tickets, I wish you the best, as wait times <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/the-odyssey-amc-app-ticket-demand-christopher-nolan-epic-1236766869/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener">hit as long as one hour during peak traffic today</a>. Anyone who has attempted to buy presale tickets for anything particularly hyped—whether that be a movie or a concert—knows how cutthroat it can be (and how brutal those website queues are). Glitches and delays are par for the course. </p><p>It makes sense for users to wait in line if they're trying to buy tickets for <em>The Odyssey</em>. But, for some reason, AMC is making the rest of us wait in line, too, no matter what we're accessing the site for. I only opened the app this afternoon to cancel one of my evening reservations, but I found myself in line to do so. It was only after a quick Google search that I realized why AMC was acting so strange. </p><p>AMC doesn't make this clear on its own site or app, however. You just get dropped in a queue, with an ETA and a loading bar. And once you're "in," you're just presented with the home page of the app. I assumed that AMC would plop you first in a page for <em>The Odyssey</em>, but no: I had to go out seeking that movie myself. (I got tickets, by the way, so I guess waiting in line works.)</p><h2 id="getting-around-amcs-queue">Getting around AMC's queue</h2><p>If you're trying to do literally anything other than buy tickets for Christopher Nolan's next movie, you'll just need to wait in line. Eventually, you will get through, and you'll be able to use the app as you normally would. (I was able to cancel my reservation just fine.) If you're trying to pull up an existing ticket to present at the theater, you might want to check your email for it, since that'll be faster than waiting in the queue, or ask a rep at the theater to pull up the reservation on their end. (Though who knows what AMC's internal systems are like right now.)</p>