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Sharge, the company that makes delightful retro Mac-shaped chargers and see-inside batteries, is finally impressing me with a portable SSD. I couldn’t recommend the Sharge Disk, Disk Plus, or even the Disk Pro, but I’d be happy to own the new Disk Pro 2 Ultra. This isn’t just a drive. It’s a 4K HDMI dock

Dontree_M/Shutterstock Whether you purchased one of Apple's various iPhone 17 models or plan to buy a brand-new model instead of waiting for the iPhone 18, you should know how fast your device can charge so you can take advantage of the fastest supported charging speeds. That may mean purchasing a different charger and even updating

Demand for Apple’s iPhone and MacBook product lines surged during the third quarter of 2026, signaling record-breaking revenues for June. This was the toplining statement from Apple’s outgoing CEO, Tim Cook, during his final earnings call for the company on Thursday. This news, which found iPhone sales increasing by 22% to $54 billion, Mac sales

Apple’s iPhone and Mac sales are on the rise even as a global memory shortage squeezes device makers. In its third-quarter earnings report released on Thursday, Apple revealed that iPhone sales jumped 22 percent to $54.25 billion and Mac sales increased 29 percent to $10.35 billion, driving the company’s overall revenue to $109.4 billion. The

Jake Peterson Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor Experience Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Read Full Bio July 20, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as

Skip to content Pennsylvania cop charged with oppression and obstruction. On March 31, 2026, a rather odd complaint arrived at the Bucks County, Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Office. It came from the local sheriff’s office, and it concerned one of their own, Deputy Sheriff Ryan Gaffney. The allegation was unusual: Gaffney had used his iPhone to

Spam calls are annoying. I always have my phone ringer on in case there is an emergency but that means my  iPhone  receives spam calls at least a handful of times a week. Spam calls can be stressful, especially if you're trying to stay quiet so as not to disturb a napping baby. But thanks

Jake Peterson Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor Experience Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Read Full Bio July 17, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as

Jake Peterson Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor Experience Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Read Full Bio July 9, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as

It turns out that Apple's vibrant Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro can turn into more of a vibrant hot pink color, at least it can if you accidentally-on-purpose throw a bunch of household chemicals on it. Last year, a Reddit thread purported to show a user's iPhone 17 Pro that had changed from orange to pink. I was