This week on the "Cult of Mac" podcast: Apple releases the first touchscreen Mac in history — and totally soft-pedals the touch part!

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We found three options to speed up unlocking your iPhone Duo. One even lets you skip Touch ID completely.

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Apple acquires Ascend Labs (aka Ascend.io), an agentic data engineering startup, in a deal revealed through an EU filing.

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Learn how to opt out of data brokers for free, and decide if a paid service is worth paying for.

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Apple’s HomePod mini 2 reaches store shelves with upgraded audio, new surround sound capabilities and a refreshed lineup of colors.

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A forgotten Popcorn Time updater left up to 350,000 Macs open to takeover. Here’s what researchers found and why you should uninstall the app.

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The Obsbot Tiny 3 makes video calls look ridiculously good, but its clunky Mac app takes some shine off this $349 webcam. Read our review.

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Apple executives explain the reasons for adding limited touch support to the new MacBook Pro, and which customers requested the feature.

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The MacBook Pro Dynamic Island debuts on a laptop starting at $2,899, but Apple skipped Face ID, and now some Mac fans are not happy.

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The touchscreen MacBook Pro brings far more than an OLED display, with a lighter design, better speakers and more storage, but those upgrades come at a $400 premium.

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At last, you can make a HomePod your Mac's default speaker. Learn the compatibility requirements and how to set it up. (It's easy.)

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Compare answers across multiple AI models with Clearafi. A lifetime Tier 1 subscription to the AI checker is on sale now.

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Apple’s 512GB M5 Ultra Mac Studio is now available, but its $22,299 price makes buying two 256GB models cheaper.

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Apple’s ad for the new touchscreen MacBook Pro makes you want to work in some incredibly unlikely locations.

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Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro brings back the glowing Apple logo, giving its biggest redesign in years a nostalgic touch.

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Adding a touchscreen to the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display just announced by Apple will be remembered for many years... for good or ill.

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The MacBook Neo 2 release date is reportedly set for the first half of 2027, with an early spring launch considered the most likely.

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Grab open-box Sony LinkBuds Open for $89.99, with an ambient-friendly open-ring design and up to 22 hours of battery life with charging case.

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ChatGPT’s new iCloud Mail and Calendar integrations let you manage emails and create events without leaving your conversation.

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AirFly View brings a built-in screen, dual-headphone support and up to 16 hours of battery to this popular line of AirPods audio adapters.

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