By Wesley Hilliard Released in 2006, Roblox grew from obscurity into a gaming juggernaut, with continued controversy about poor moderation and a monetization model that relies on children. Here’s what you need to know about the game, last updated on April 24 2026.Roblox has seen fast growth during the pandemicRoblox is a video game and creation platform available on most mobile devices, consoles, and PCs. Players choose from experiences built by developers and can use in-app purchases for in-game content and other perks.Due to the platform’s cutesy design and the freedoms it provides to players, Roblox has become a standout hit among children. The pandemic only spurred its growth as adults sought alternate incomes in development and children were stuck at home playing games. These forces combined to create the giant that Roblox is today. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew Orr OpenAI is pushing AI beyond chat with the recent release of GPT-5.5, a model designed to complete multi-step work instead of stopping at answers.OpenAI logoThe company introduced GPT-5.5 on April 23, a new flagship AI model designed to handle multi-step tasks across software, research, and everyday computer work. It moves toward agentic systems that plan, act, and complete jobs with minimal guidance.OpenAI claims that GPT-5.5 can handle loosely defined requests by breaking them into steps. It can use tools, verify results, and continue working until the task is complete. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher You didn’t see that coming, at least not now, but Tim Cook’s successor is John Ternus and there’s so much news about both men. Plus what Apple had to update because of the FBI, how “Star Wars” benefits from the Apple Vision Pro, and more, on the AppleInsider Podcast.If John Ternus ever had to buy his iPhones at an Apple Store, he doesn’t now – image credit: AppleThis week, Apple pulled off something special. It managed to totally surprise everyone, and yet at the same moment, surprise no one at all.It really was startling when it was announced that Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO, but it wasn’t remotely unexpected that his successor would be John Ternus. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen If you’ve upgraded to a new Mac, don’t throw away your old one. Here are some ideas of things you can do to get more out of your older Apple desktop.The 2018 Mac mini may be ‘Obsolete’ but it still has its uses. Buying a new Mac or MacBook can be a thrill. The bump of speed, the extra memory and storage that’s free of clutter, and the unscratched, clean casing can make most Mac users instantly happy.However, after drinking in all the potential of your new digital workspace, you’ll soon be reminded that you still have your old one. After you’ve migrated your software and files over to your new daily driver, it may seem that there’s little point in keeping your old one around. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Oliver Haslam Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone is again rumored to have a new, curved display with Samsung now tipped to produce the “four-micro-curve” OLED panel.iPhone 20 is tipped to get a new, quad-curved OLED displayApple is expected to pull out all the stops for the iPhone 20 to celebrate 20 years of the iPhone. The iPhone X did something similar for its 10th anniversary, ditching the Home button and minimizing display bezels.With its 20th-anniversary iPhone, Apple is expected to go a step further and bend the display around all four sides of the device. Now, Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station reports that Apple has tapped Samsung to produce curved displays for the device. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Christine McKee A bonus in-cart coupon brings the M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro down to a record low $1,949, but supply is limited at the reduced price.Save $250 on Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro – Image credit: AppleApple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo is beating Amazon’s price this Friday on the new 14-inch MacBook Pro that was released in March 2026.The standard model, which is on sale for $1,949 in Space Black after a $200 cash discount stacked with a $50 in-cart coupon, features Apple’s M5 chip with a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU. The laptop is also equipped with 24GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage (up from the standard 512GB found in the M4 Pro line). Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Mike Wuerthele The LincPlus LincStation E1 is a compact NAS that promises speed, capacity, and some smart features. Prosumers and above should skip this one, but for everyday users, it’s a pretty decent package.LincPlus LincStation E1A typical network-attached storage (NAS) device is, as the name implies, a bunch of drives in a purpose-made computer, optimized to serve files. There’s a big range that falls under that umbrella though, with many models able to provide services that rival a rack-mounted server.When it comes to making a NAS for a typical computer user rather than those with greater needs, things tighten up a bit. We’ve been fond of LincStation’s approach to that market. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard Of the five nominations for the 86th Peabody Awards, Apple TV scored two wins. “Pluribus” won in the entertainment category, while “Come See Me In the Good Light” won in the documentary category.’Pluribus’ brings home a Peabody award for Apple TVApple continues to rake in the awards with its original programming. At last count, Apple TV has 3,431 award nominations and 797 wins.The results from the Peabody Awards are in, and Apple TV can add two more wins to its list. Five of its shows were nominated. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Marko Zivkovic Apple has come out against a new proposal that would impact how companies report emissions and clean energy use. The guidance could have the opposite of the intended effect.Apple leads the way in green energy implementation, but it fears mandatory participation could hurt implementationJust over a week after releasing its 2025 environmental report, Apple has signed a joint statement criticizing a proposed change to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP). The GHGP, established in 1998, is effectively the global standard for managing, recording, and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.Apple, along with its supply chain partners Luxshare, BYD, and BOE, as well as companies the likes of General Motors, eBay, and others, opposes revisions to the GHGP’s Scope 2 guidance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Marko Zivkovic The Connected Accounts and rewards features in Apple Wallet aren’t widely used, but Discover is dropping support for both in June.Apple Wallet has many small features that are underutilizedWith iOS 17.1, the Apple Wallet app gained a new Connected Accounts feature, letting users of select UK and US banks view the balance of connected credit cards. While the capability is supported by major UK banks, in the United States, the feature was primarily available to Discover cardholders.That will soon change, however, as Discover has announced it will discontinue support for Connected Accounts and the Pay with Rewards feature on June 4. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
