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New HomePod with a screen: Apple’s Home Hub/smart display plans
Apple's said to be planning to pull together the HomePod, Apple TV and iPad into some sort of home hub or smart display. Here's everything we know.
News
Surprise, your original HomePod isn't obsolete yet
Apple won’t abandon the 1st-gen model with HomePod Software 26, report claims.
Deal
The fantastic Sonos Ace drop to $329, their best price ever
Amazon is selling Sonos' headphones for $329, the bet price we've ever seen.
Feature
These 7 features will elevate AirPods Pro 3
The AirPods Pro 2 are great, but there’s still room for improvement.
Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review: Great sounding headphones at a good price
The Hi-Fi veterans at B&W show Apple how to make a classy and affordable set of cans.
Reviews
Soundcore AeroClip review: Clip-on open-ear earphones
The AeroClip impresses with its very balanced and good sound tuning for headphones that rest on the ear.
Deal
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 gets $50 discount in first price drop
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 is on sale for less than $200 at Amazon.
Updated
Best AirPods deals this month
Find bargain deals for the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max.
Deal
The AirPods 4 are cheaper than ever just in time for Mother's Day
The AirPods 4 have dropped to a brand new best price of $99.
Reviews
JBL Flip 7 review: Lightweight but rugged Bluetooth speaker ideal for outdoor music
A good all-round Bluetooth speaker to use with your iPhone, providing excellent sound quality, good battery life, and a sturdy, lightweight design.
Deal
The amazing AirPods Pro 2 just hit the lowest price of 2025
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 earbuds are down to $169 at Amazon today.
Reviews
Huawei Freeclip review
The Freeclip is an exciting alternative to open-ear headphones with a headband.
Feature
This $20 upgrade saved my AirPods Pro from the junk drawer
Comply foam tips make a huge difference, and are worth every penny.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The state of Apple’s smart home efforts
We talk about Apple and its approach to the smart home–what it does now and what we could see in the near future.
Reviews
JBL Tour Pro 3 review
Earphones withe great sound and other features such as the touch display on the charging box and the USB audio connection.
Reviews
Shure MV7i review
For podcasters and live musicians who want to travel light, Shure has a microphone and interface for Mac, iPad and iPhone.
Feature
Can't decide between AirPods Pro and Powerbeats Pro 2? Don’t buy either… yet
Both options are great, but there’s something even greater on the horizon.
News
UPDATE: FIXED Here’s why your AirPods Max don’t have lossless audio over USB-C yet
An iOS 18.4 bug is blocking the update from installing.
News
iOS 18.4 AirPods Max update will add lossless and ultra‑low latency audio
Apple also released a new $39 USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable for connecting to analog sources.
Deal
AirPods Pro 2 drop to their 2025 low ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale
The AirPods Pro 2 are only $170 right now at Amazon.
News
Spike Jonze made an Apple movie starring AirPods 4 and Pedro Pascal
Feeling blue? Noise cancelation will cheer you up.
News
AirPods to get live translation feature in iOS 19 update
A recent report claims the feature is coming later this year.
News
Apple’s smart home hub delayed to ‘align’ with ‘dramatic’ iOS 19 launch
The new device will now reportedly arrive in the fall with the iPhone 17.
Deal
AirPods 4 are back down to their all-time best price
Get Apple's latest earbuds for under $100 at Amazon right now.
Reviews
Master & Dynamic ME05 earbuds review
Master & Dynamic updates its old-school wired earbuds for the USB era.
Reviews
Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi review
The Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi sounds good, but the noise cancellation and control are not impressive.
How-To
How to tell if AirPods are fake
We explain how to spot fake AirPods, and how to check that your Apple AirPods are genuine originals.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Powerbeats, AirPods, and more
Today’s show discusses the state of Apple’s AirPods lineup, the new Powerbeats Pro 2, and more.
Reviews
Powerbeats Pro 2 review: Best fitness buds groove to their own (heart) beat
When you have the most popular fitness earbuds ever, what do you do for an encore?
Deal
Bring Siri home with this super rare HomePod mini $20 discount
The Apple HomePod mini is $80 at Best Buy.
Deal
Today's a great day to save big on the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max
These Apple deals are music to our ears.
Deal
AirPods Pro 2 have dropped to their 2025 low just in time for Valentine's Day
Get your very own Apple AirPods Pro for $169 ($80 off) at Amazon.
Deal
These Beats Pro headphones are better than AirPods Max and nearly half-off right now
The Beats Studio Pro cost a third of what you'd pay for AirPods Max.
Deal
Apple's newest AirPods 4 have dropped below $100 for the first time
You can get the ANC-less version of the AirPods 4 for $99.99 at Amazon.
Feature
Apple should smarten up the HomePod mini 2 with these 5 upgrades
A new HomePod mini may be on the way. This is how we hope Apple improves on the original.
More Color
Apple's push into the smart home is a decade late but right on time
If Apple does it right, the company's absence in the market won't matter.
Updated
How to update your AirPods firmware
Keep your AirPods firmware up to date with these simple steps.
News
AirPods Pro 2 update ‘in coming weeks’ to expand hearing aid feature
Apple confirms that the U.K. will get the groundbreaking feature soon.
News
Apple’s fall launches are shaping up to be a little smarter than usual
A new HomePod mini, Apple TV, and smart home hub are all on the way.
Best Picks
Best AirPods 2025: AirPods, AirPods Pro or Max?
In this AirPods comparison, we explain which AirPods are best and which are the most recent, and rank them.
Updated
Best over-ear headphones: AirPods Max vs the competition
Over-ear headphones are making a comeback. We have some advice and recommendations for finding the perfect pair.
Feature
AirPods Max fans: I switched to Beats Studio Pro and you should too
Apple's best over-the-ear headphones are not the ones that carry the Apple logo.
Reviews
Shokz Openfit Air review
Enjoy music while running through the forest and still hear the chirping of birds or the ringing of an approaching cyclist.
Feature
Apple has big plans for the smart home in 2025
Apple plans to move deeper into the smart home market. But what does this mean for the HomePod?
Feature
5 Apple products that will shape 2025–and beyond
If the rumors are correct, the next 12 months could be monumental for Apple.
Deal
You can still get this crazy AirPods Max deal in time for the holidays
The Apple AirPods Max are on sale ahead of the holidays.
Reviews