Vantrue Pilot 2 review: Thermal imaging dashcam for pro drivers

By Mike Wuerthele The Vantrue Pilot 2 is a great dash cam with a night vision camera, but it’s probably overkill for anyone other than professional drivers.Vantrue Pilot 2The typical car dash cam is a simple. It’s a camera or two, designed to capture footage of other people’s driving to help with either insurance or the police investigating an accident.But with those cheaper cameras at the lower end of the spectrum, the camera may not be able to capture everything it needs to see in all conditions. In heavy rain, fog, sleet, or even the dark, a camera can miss important details simply because its sensor cannot “see” them. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra: What to expect from the folding iPhone

By Malcolm Owen The long-rumored iPhone Fold, or maybe the iPhone Ultra, should arrive in fall 2026. Here’s what the rumor mill says about Apple’s first foldable iPhone.A render of what the iPhone Fold could look likeWhile the rest of the smartphone industry has embraced foldable smartphones, Apple has so far held back from launching its own. However, the rumor mill certainly believes that one model will eventually come out of Cupertino, and that 2026 could be the year it finally does.With high expectations, the model referred to as the iPhone Fold is anticipated to be a big launch for the company. That launch could be just half a year away. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s entry-level iPhone 18 rumored to get 50% more RAM

By Oliver Haslam Apple’s iPhone 18 isn’t expected to be announced until 2027, but buyers can perhaps look forward to a RAM upgrade similar to the one the iPhone 17 Pro got.The iPhone 18 could be getting a huge RAM upgradeApple is expected to switch up its iPhone release cadence this year, and it’s bad news for budget-conscious buyers. It’s expected that the entry-level iPhone 18 won’t ship alongside the Pro models, leaving customers to wait until early 2027.But analyst Dan Nystedt believes that the wait might be worth it. In a new post on the X social network, Nystedt says that, in a first for the entry-level model, the iPhone 18 will come with 12GB of RAM. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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What is Roblox? Everything you need to know

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

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Chatbots take a back seat as new GPT-5.5 model focuses on getting work done

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

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Tim Cook, John Ternus, the FBI, and ‘Star Wars,’ on the AppleInsider Podcast

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

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Repurposing Macs: How to get more out of your obsolete hardware

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

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Apple taps Samsung for 20th-anniversary iPhone’s quad-curved display

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

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Lowest price ever: Apple’s 2026 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro plunges to $1,949

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

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LincPlus LincStation E1 review: Compact, entry-level, and fast enough

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

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