Apple is doubling down on the adorable mini-Finder character it created for the campaign. Watch the ads here.

It has been really interesting to watch Apple’s campaign for the .

While it is clearly aimed at younger users who have never had any real contact with the Mac, it is also one of Apple’s most fun campaigns in a long time.

Amid the brain-rot-adjacent TikTok videos of the first run of ads, Apple hosted a livestream featuring an adorable character that the internet quickly dubbed

Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, and the same-day news that the Studio Display XDR got $400 cheaper (kinda). Also, Chance reviews the AirPods Max 2, Apple formally discontinues the Mac Pro, and Mark Gurman teases us with even more iOS 27 Siri details.

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Last year was a breakout year for Apple TV, and one of the streamer’s biggest hits was , the Jon Hamm drama that’s back tonight for season 2.

Last month, OpenAI announced it was shutting down its Sora app after reports that leadership wanted to eliminate side quests . Now the company behind ChatGPT is buying a tech and business podcast.

TBPN hosted its first Apple executive yesterday when Eddy Cue appeared for a 20-minute interview on Apple’s 50th anniversary.

Earlier today, a new leak indicated there’s no black option coming for iPhone 18 Pro. Now, another leaker indicates colors will be the standout design change for the iPhone 18 lineup.

When it comes to design changes, the iPhone 18 line is expected to have a few noteworthy updates .

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, at minimum, are getting a smaller Dynamic Island, and also switching to a more unified look across the back glass and aluminum.

But leaker Fixed Focus Digital, in

Google Meet is on Apple CarPlay for iPhone users to “join meetings safely while on the road.”

Google Meet will appear on your car’s infotainment display. The app will let you “join meetings with a single tap, view your upcoming schedule, and participate in audio-only calls to maintain focus on driving.” You will be able to hear audio from the meeting and “have audio input access from your microphone.” Sound will automatically transfer from your phone or earbuds to the car’s speakers

iOS 27 will be unveiled on June 8 at WWDC 2026 , and while rumors point to a major focus on Siri and AI, here are three new features and changes besides Siri.

Here’s something that hasn’t gotten much attention. The 140W power adapter that comes with Apple’s new has a subtle design change. As a result, some accessories are no longer compatible. However, not everyone has the new design.

Some early buyers of Apple’s new M5 Pro and M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro report that the design of the power adapter’s duckhead has changed

A teardown from shows the change, and multiple posts from customers online flag