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New research suggests that walking roughly 7,000 steps a day, rather than the commonly cited 10,000, is associated with meaningful reductions in cardiovascular disease risk. Researchers found that even modest increases in daily step counts corresponded to measurable health benefits, without requiring hours of walking.
The September 25, 2026 episode of 9to5Mac Daily recapped reports on upcoming AirPods features and early details about iOS 27.2. The episode is distributed through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play and an RSS feed, with an ad-free version available via a paid subscription.
9to5Mac released its September 24, 2026 daily podcast episode covering recent Apple news, including updates about iPhone Handoff features and iOS 27. The episode is distributed through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play and an RSS feed, and is sponsored by the task-management app Stuff.
9to5Mac released its daily podcast episode for September 23, 2026, summarizing the day's top Apple news including rumors about upcoming Apple wearable devices. The episode is available on major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, and Google Play.
Apple and Goldman Sachs raised the annual percentage yield on the Apple Card Savings Account from 3.4% to 3.5%. The new rate matches Goldman Sachs' own Marcus savings account rate, though Marcus is separately offering a promotional 4.50% rate for a limited time. The account remains exclusive to Apple Card holders, who can fund it via Daily Cash rewards, linked bank accounts, or Apple Cash.
The September 22, 2026 episode of 9to5Mac Daily rounds up the day's Apple news, focusing on early details surrounding a possible M6 Mac mini and speculation about where Apple Fitness+ is headed next. The podcast episode is available across major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, and Google Play.
9to5Mac's daily podcast covered the latest news roundup, including continued speculation about the iPhone 18 Pro and details emerging about iOS 27.2. The episode is available across major podcast platforms and via the site's RSS feed.
An investigation by Futurism found that Space Daily, a decades-old space news site now owned by Brown Brothers Media, published articles under invented bylines like 'Dr. Katherine Chen' and 'Dr. James Whitfield,' who were falsely credited with careers at NASA's JPL and the European Space Agency. Neither agency has any record of these people existing, and after being contacted by reporters, Brown Brothers Media began deleting large numbers of articles and the fake author profiles themselves.
Google has updated its AI agent CC, previously a general productivity tool tied to Gmail and Calendar, to focus specifically on family coordination tasks such as tracking school schedules, signing permission slips, building shopping lists, and planning weekly meals. CC now operates with its own Google account and customizable permissions, letting family members choose what information—like emails from schools or sports clubs—gets shared with it automatically or manually.
The September 18, 2026 episode of 9to5Mac Daily rounds up the day's Apple news, focusing on fresh details surrounding iOS 27 and the rumored dual-screen or dual-device iPhone Duo concept. The podcast, sponsored by task-management app Stuff, is distributed across major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn.
Google has repurposed its experimental CC tool into an agentic AI assistant designed for households, allowing up to six family members to share emails, a calendar, and a task list with one shared account. The agent sends daily briefings on upcoming events and can handle logistics like registration forms or shopping lists, though it asks permission before acting. CC previously existed as a solo daily-briefing feature before Google redesigned it based on tester feedback.
Google is expanding its CC AI agent, previously a solo daily-briefing tool, into a household assistant that up to six family members can share information with via its own dedicated Google account. Members can forward emails, calendar invites, PDFs, receipts and images to CC, which compiles them into a shared Daily Brief covering upcoming events and to-dos. CC can also assist with chores such as filling out forms, building shopping lists and planning meals.