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Apple confirmed at its 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday that its new operating system would be called iOS 26, instead of the previously expected iOS 19. It marks a total rebrand for Apple's iOS that will update annually — get it, next year is 2026.

It's an interesting change and one aimed at continuity: all of Apple's operating systems will now operate within that naming convention. So, that means we'll also be getting watchOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, iPadOS 26, and so on.

It's not just a name that'll be different with iOS 26, however. There are lots of other changes. You can follow Mashable's comprehensive live blog for updates as they come in, but a key shift in iOS 26 is a total redesign, which had been widely expected. The big evolution in design relies on what Apple has dubbed "Liquid Glass." It incorporates see-through elements in an effort to have a crisper, easier-to-use interface.

So, for instance, you might be able to see the song you're currently playing while also keeping what's going on in the background visible.

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Apple is so hyped about the new design that it's calling "Liquid Glass" a "software-based material," which basically just means it looks different.

Credit: Apple Featured Video For You Apple unveils Liquid Glass, a new design language

In a press release, Apple said:

"The elegant new design gives developers the opportunity to make their apps more expressive and delightful, while being instantly familiar. It’s crafted with a new software-based material called Liquid Glass, which combines the optical qualities of glass with a sense of fluidity. This gorgeous new material extends from the smallest elements users interact with every day — like buttons, switches, sliders, text, and media controls — to larger elements, including tab bars and sidebars for navigating apps."

iOS 26 isn't simply a shift in aesthetics. We'll get more details as it rolls out, but Apple has already shown how it'll change how your iPhone works. For instance, you'll get new call screening tools (great for stopping scammers), an improved CarPlay with new widgets, updates in iMessages (like group chat polls), new camera experiences, and a revamped Photos app, to name a few. The Camera app also features a sleeker look and changed functionality when you take a picture.

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Perhaps most importantly, iOS 26 will finally bring much-needed updates to your iPhone's Photos app.

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Or, if you're like me and quite forgetful, Apple Maps' new "Visited Places" tool will be a welcome relief when you try to remember a spot you loved.

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There will certainly be lots to explore in iOS 26, as it's one of Apple's biggest software changes in quite some time.

Apple's iOS 19 is now officially known as iOS 26, matching the last two digits of the upcoming year. But, the bigger change is the huge redesign that Apple just introduced at this year's WWDC event.

Introducing Apple's Liquid Glass Credit: Apple

Apple has introduced Liquid Glass in its upcoming iOS 26 update. Liquid Glass provides a "see-through" visual of a glassy surface throughout iOS 26's interface. The liquid part comes into play with how the see-through visuals adapt to the screen depending on what the user is doing.

For example, the iOS 26 dock and widgets will no longer exist as boxes with sharpened edges. Instead, these new docks and menus will be rounded and fit the phone's shape. 

Apple Liquid Glass lockscreen Credit: Apple

The redesign will especially be noticeable on the lockscreen, with the time and controls now being displayed in the Liquid Glass design. The typeface for the time and date will adapt based on the lockscreen wallpaper. In addition, spatial 3D photos can be used on the lockscreen as well. When listening to music, the lockscreen will also display an animated version of the music album that the user is playing.

Apple Liquid Glass lock screen adapts Credit: Apple

On the homescreen, icons will now look like Liquid Glass. The interface will also adapt when dark mode is used. Plus, there's a new all-clear mode that really shows off what Liquid Glass is all about.

Apple Liquid Glass all-clear mode Credit: Apple

Apple also shared its redesigns for some of its own default apps. The Camera app will now highlight its most-used modes: Photo and Video. Swiping the mode menu will reveal other modes, like Portrait and Spatial. Swiping up in the Camera app will reveal all the other settings, like aspect ratio and timers.

Apple iOS 26 Camera redesign Credit: Apple

Safari will now extend web pages from edge-to-edge so the website takes up the entire screen. The tab bar will float above the web page in a semi-translucent state, once again utilizing Liquid Glass.

Photos is bringing both a photos and collections tab, in somewhat of a reversal from the controversial Photos redesign from the last update. Spatial photos will also be viewable from within the app.

Apple iOS 26 Photos redesign Credit: Apple

In the FaceTime app, video messages will now be displayed in a grid that autoplays as the user scrolls through the clips.

Apple WWDC 2025 is ongoing, and this piece will be updated as more is announced…

TL;DR: Get hands-on hacking lessons from the All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle on sale for A$54 through July 20.

Some tech skills you can learn on your own. Others, like ethical hacking, are a little harder to practice without a controlled environment. That's why it's nice when you find something like the All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle. This set of 18 courses takes you from beginner to expert in everything from basic hacking to penetration testing, Burp Suite, and BitNinja, and it's on sale for A$54 (for now). 

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A big part of what makes this bundle valuable is the range of practical hacking lessons. You won’t just read about ethical hacking concepts. You’ll get to actually practice them. The courses guide you through setting up your own hacking environment with tools like Virtual Box and Kali Linux, learning to identify vulnerabilities, and even building your own tools for penetration testing. This practical, project-based approach helps make sure you’re not just memorizing theories but actively learning by doing.

You’ll also get a solid understanding of how to approach real-life scenarios, whether it’s using Python to build penetration testing tools, working with Burp Suite for advanced web testing, or diving into Metasploit to exploit vulnerabilities and practice post-exploitation techniques.

The bug bounty training also gives you the chance to learn how ethical hackers make money by legally identifying and reporting flaws to major companies like Facebook and Google. If you're looking for a solid side hustle, that's the way to go. 

Through July 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can get the All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle on sale for A$54. 

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Apple just held its WWDC 2025 conference, where it announced what's next as far as Apple software goes. This time, though, it's different in a lot of ways. Apple's iOS 26 is here, and it has a lot of changes—from the naming scheme to its looks, to its actual features.

TL;DR: Upgrade your PC with Windows 11 Pro for only $14.97 (reg. $199) before codes sell out. Fewer than 50 are left in stock, and there's only one more day for this all-time low price.

If you haven't heard already, Microsoft has officially announced the countdown clock on Windows 10. Are you still running your PC on this dated operating system? Now might be the perfect time to finally upgrade your device's performance, because the latest operating system, Windows 11 Pro, is now less than $15. However, codes are limited.

With these Windows 11 Pro keys, you can completely revamp two compatible PCs, whether they're your personal or work computers. For starters, you'll enjoy a refreshed user interface that's been designed to be intuitive and aesthetically pleasing with rounded corners.

This updated operating system provides more than just an improved navigation experience. New productivity tools like snap layouts, easy redocking, and improved voice typing can help you complete personal and professional tasks, and you'll even have a more powerful search experience to get you further.

Digital safety is paramount for anyone online, which is why Windows 11 Pro is outfitted with enhanced security measures like Smart App Control, TPM 2.0, BitLocker device encryption, and more for greater peace of mind as you browse, stream, or game. And speaking of gaming, this operating system is designed to improve PC gaming graphics with DirectX12 Ultimate.

Since this is the Pro version of Windows 11, you'll additionally get remote work-friendly features, such as remote desktop access for viewing files and running programs from your mobile device. There's also Azure AD, Hyper-V, and Windows Sandbox for extra professional usage.

Act while the price is still at an all-time low, or before codes sell out for good.

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Need to translate something? With Apple's new iOS 26, it should be easier than ever.

During its opening WWDC keynote on Monday, Apple detailed a host of new Live Translation features built right into iOS and powered by in-house models that run on iPhones.

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Now, Live Translation can automatically translate your text in Messages, live captions in FaceTime, and even your phone calls as you talk. In this last instance, the person on the other side of the call will simply hear a spoken, translated version of whatever you said.

The best part: This will work even if you're calling someone who doesn't have an iPhone.

SEE ALSO: Apple updates CarPlay with widgets and Liquid Glass Credit: Apple

Apple also said it's adding a new Call Translation API, so developers can also use this technology in their apps.

SEE ALSO: WWDC 2025: All the Apple Intelligence AI features coming to your devices

Apple is trying to fix the problem it created with the iOS Photos app interface. Let's just say Photos leaves something to be desired, at present.

At its annual WWDC keynote on Monday, Apple revealed updated looks for both the Camera and Photos apps that will come with iOS 26 later this year. Like everything else on iOS 26, these updates bring the apps' aesthetics more in line with the new "liquid glass" concept Apple also introduced at WWDC. That basically means some UI elements are translucent now.

SEE ALSO: This app turns your iPhone into a scanner, and it's yours for life

The new camera app seems like it functions much like it does now, but it does look sleeker. You have two options on the bottom of the display now, photo and video, but sliding your finger left or right will give you other options, like panorama shots or portrait mode. Changing resolution can be done with a tap near the top of the display, but it looks much faster than the way it works at the time of writing.

Perhaps the bigger change is to the Photos app, which has famously been a disaster since it was changed last year. It looks to have been cleaned up significantly, with two tabs on the bottom: library and collections. I presume your library is just everything in your phone, while collections will feature any folders you've made. In function, it's not that different from the current Photos app, but it does look much easier to navigate.

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Hopefully, Apple doesn't break it again next year.

The WWDC keynote also teased a new 3D photos feature, which creates a holographic-type effect with your photos. We're eager to see that one in person.

The new 3D feature. Credit: Apple

Apple's redesigning all of its software this year, and CarPlay's no exception.

In a short recap of new features, during the company's opening keynote at WWDC Monday, Apple gave CarPlay a nod, mentioning it's a feature that's used "more than 600 million times per day."

Notice how everything's a little more see-throughy? That's Liquid Glass. Credit: Apple

Just like iOS 26, CarPlay has been updated with the company's new Liquid Glass look.

There are also a couple of new features, including a compact design during a call, as well as support for Live Activities.

SEE ALSO: WWDC 2025 keynote livestream: Watch Apple's iOS 26 announcements and more live

CarPlay is also getting support for widgets, meaning the widgets from your iPhone will now work on your car's infotainment's display. Neat!

Apple said the updates are coming to CarPlay Ultra, the company's new infotainment experience that's only live in an Aston Martin car (for now).

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There was a big price drop on the Anker 341 USB Power Strip. This handy and powerful power strip usually sells for $26, but you can get it for just $20.28 on the Anker website. To get this great discount, just use the code Ankerhowtogeek2025 when you check out.

SAVE $15: As of June 9, you can grab a $100 DoorDash gift card at Best Buy for only $85. That's 15% in savings.

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Just like practically everything else, food delivery is expensive. But let's be honest: that doesn't stop us from ordering it anyway. If you're looking to save a little bit of cash next time you splurge on dinner delivered to your door, check out this deal on a DoorDash gift card.

As of June 9, Best Buy is offering $100 DoorDash gift cards for only $85. That's 15% or $15 off of food you were going to order anyways. You might as well keep an extra $15 in your pocket.

DoorDash gift cards also make great gifts for practically anyone in your life — a recent graduate, your dad for Father's Day, a friend's birthday, a family member who just had a baby, the list goes on. Sure, it's not the most glamorous gift around, but everyone's gotta eat.

The deal is valid on both physical and digital gift cards. If you're gifting it to someone else, you can ship a physical gift card in the mail or email a redemption code to your recipient. If you're gifting it to yourself, just follow the instructions in your email after purchase. The only stipulation is that you need a Best Buy account to purchase. But don't fret; it's free to create an account.

Whether you choose to keep it for yourself or bless someone else in your life, $100 worth of meals delivered to your door for $85 is a deal worth grabbing.

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The gaming handheld market is going through unexpected challenges, with recent price hikes and shortages affecting several major companies. Two clear examples of this market disruption are the Asus ROG Ally X and the Lenovo Legion Go S, which are seeing price changes and stock issues.

New artificial intelligence research from Apple shows AI reasoning models may not be "thinking" so well after all.

According to a paper published just days before Apple's WWDC event, large reasoning models (LRMs) — like OpenAI o1 and o3, DeepSeek R1, Claude 3.7 Sonnet Thinking, and Google Gemini Flash Thinking — completely collapse when they're faced with increasingly complex problems. The paper comes from the same researchers who found other reasoning flaws in LLMs last year.

The news was a bucket of cold water for artificial general intelligence (AGI) optimists (and welcome news for AI and AGI skeptics), as Apple's research seemed to show damning evidence about the limitations of reasoning model intelligence. While the much-hyped LRM performed better than LLMs on medium-difficulty puzzles, they performed worse on simple puzzles. And according to Apple's research, when they faced hard puzzles, they collapsed completely, giving up on the problem prematurely.

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Or, as the Apple researchers put it, while AI models perform extremely well at math and coding, when it comes to more complex problems, they only provide "The Illusion of Thinking."

Apple was slow to develop large language models and implement AI in its devices, largely staying out of the conversation. The company has added Apple Intelligence AI features, though they have generally been considered underwhelming. With that in mind, this research might explain some of Apple's reticence to go all-in on AI, unlike Google and Samsung, which have frontloaded their devices with AI capabilities.

How Apple researchers tested reasoning skills

The problems researchers used to evaluate the reasoning models, which they call LRMs or Large Reasoning Models, are classic logic puzzles like the Tower of Hanoi. The puzzle consists of discs, stacked largest to smallest on one of three pegs, and the goal is to move the discs to the third peg without ever placing a larger disc on top of a smaller disc. Other puzzles included jumping checker pieces into empty spaces, the river-crossing problem (the one usually involving a fox, a chicken, and a bag of grain), and stacking blocks in a specific configuration.

You probably recognize these logic puzzles from math class or online games, since it's a simple way of testing humans' ability to reason and problem-solve. Once you figure it out, it's a simple matter of following the logic even as the complexity increases, which in this case means more discs, checkers, animals, or blocks. However, researchers found that LRMs start to fail after a certain point.

"Results show that all reasoning models exhibit a similar pattern with respect to complexity: accuracy progressively declines as problem complexity increases until reaching complete collapse (zero accuracy) beyond a model specific complexity threshold," researchers wrote. In the results shown, Claude 3.7 Sonnet + thinking and DeepSeek R1 start to fail when a fifth disc is added to the Tower of Hanoi problem. Even when more computing power is applied to the LRMs, they still fail at the more complex puzzles.

What's more, researchers found that reasoning models initially apply more thinking tokens as complexity increases, but they actually give up at a certain point. "Upon approaching a critical threshold — which closely corresponds to their accuracy collapse point — models counterintuitively begin to reduce their reasoning effort despite increasing problem difficulty," the paper read. So when the problems get harder, they spend less tokens, or "think" less.

But what about when the LRMs are given the answers? Nope, accuracy doesn't improve. Even when researchers included the algorithm in the prompt, so all the models need to do is follow the steps, they continued to fail.

But before you fire up the grill because LLM reasoning is so cooked, season these findings with a grain of salt. The research doesn't mean LRMs don't reason at all, it just means they may not currently be much smarter than humans. As AI expert Gary Marcus pointed out on his blog, "(ordinary) humans actually have a bunch of (well-known) limits that parallel what the Apple team discovered. Many (not all) humans screw up on versions of the Tower of Hanoi with 8 discs." As others have pointed out online, the research does not compare results from human attempts at these puzzles.

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Essentially, LLMs have their uses for tasks like coding and writing, but they also have weaknesses. "What the Apple paper shows, most fundamentally, regardless of how you define AGI, is that LLMs are no substitute for good well-specified conventional algorithms," wrote Marcus, who has been very vocal about the reasoning limitations of AI models.

That's to say, take the findings from Apple researchers for what they are: important data to be considered within the context of other LLM research. It's tempting to categorize AI's overall advancements as overhyped when new research like this comes out. Or, on the flip side, for AGI boosters to claim victory when research has discovered new advancements. But the reality is usually somewhere in the boring middle.

Here's a concerning revelation amidst the ongoing feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump:

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, installed a Starlink Wi-Fi terminal at the White House in March – despite warnings from security officials that doing so could open the administration to potential data leak and espionage risks.

Starlink is the satellite internet service provided by Elon Musk's space exploration company SpaceX. The Starlink terminal installed at the White House was originally reported by the New York Times earlier this year. As they reported in March, a DOGE official who also worked for Musk's companies originally tripped a security alarm when going up onto the roof of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House complex in order to survey the installation site. At the time, the White House said that Starlink was being installed to "to improve Wi-Fi connectivity on the complex."

Although the Trump administration approved the installation, a new report from the Washington Post has revealed that they provided that approval against the wishes of White House communications experts and security officials.

According to the report, White House communication system administrators were not even informed of the Starlink installation in advance of DOGE officials ascending to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building rooftop to install the terminal. Because these officials were unable to monitor the Starlink installation, there is concern among these White House communication experts that there are potentially security issues that could lead to intrusion from hackers or sensitive information leaking out of the complex.

Further concerning officials about the potential for espionage was the lack of security protocol involved with Starlink's services. According to one official, White House Wi-Fi networks typically require a guest to sign in so that their device and any transmissions could be tracked and monitored. However, after the Starlink installation, those identifiers were no longer a requirement and data transmission was no longer being tracked. 

Starlink, according to this official, could allow anyone to bypass security measures that are designed to curb unauthorized data transmissions.

According to whistleblowers who spoke to The Washington Post, Starlink has reportedly been installed at other government agencies as well such as the National Labor Relations Board and the General Services Administration.

In a statement provided to the paper, the Secret Service said that it was "aware of DOGE’s intentions to improve internet access on the campus" through the Starlink installation and that the Secret Service "did not consider this matter a security incident or security breach."

Although Musk and Trump's feud could change the government's ongoing relationships with Musk's companies and services in the future, including Starlink, White House visitors have reported that the Startlink Wi-Fi network was still accessible as of this week.

Save $100: As of June 9, Amazon marked down the Dyson OnTrac headphones to $399, giving them a rare 20% discount on their $500 list price.

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Dyson is known for making expensive products, but they're intended to perform at the top of their field.

As their (re-)entry into the headphone space, their OnTrac headphones checked both boxes. But at $499, they were hard to recommend without some stipulations. Thanks to a discount from Amazon, as of June 9, you can grab the Dyson OnTrac headphones for just $399, putting them at a slightly more accessible price point on-par with other premium options on the market.

A few quick points of comparison: at full price, the Apple AirPods Max go for $549, the recently released Sony WH-1000XM6 go for $450, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones go for $429. In other words, the OnTrac headphones aren't wildly out of line with their price point.

SEE ALSO: I tried my AirPods Max headphones' new lossless audio ability: Does it really work?

Like their competitors, these headphones come with excellent active noise cancellation and sound quality. In his review, Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth wrote of these headphones: "The sound really does sound true to life, and I've been listening on the Bass Boost mode because I have weak hearing on the low end of the spectrum. I can appreciate entirely new details in some of my favorite songs, and I've been listening to more music than I have in years thanks to these headphones."

However, these headphones blow the battery life of their competition out of the water, offering 55 hours with noise cancelling on. From the group above, the best battery life clocks in at about 30 hours with ANC.

That's not to say they're perfect: the design is definitely bold, and won't be to everyone's taste. You do have some degree of customizability with swappable ear plates and cushions, but you will have to purchase additional components separately. They also prominently feature the Dyson logo on the headphone, which isn't a vibe for people who prefer more understated headphones. Werth also found the multipoint pairing to be especially lackluster, which really shouldn't be an issue on $500 headphones.

Still, some of these cons are much easier to live with at a more palatable $400 price point.

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If you can believe it, we're nearly halfway through 2025, meaning we're halfway through all the new releases the year has brought thus far. Because we're collectors, we've already started to round up the best of lists for 2025, covering memes, books, and Netflix movies.

Amazon has jumped on board rounding up the best of the year. Its editors have released its ranking of the 20 best books of 2025. It includes exposés on giant corporartions like Johnson & Johnson and Meta, plus the return of best-selling authors S.A. Cosby, Suzanne Collins, and Taylor Jenkins Reid. As we were browsing through the list, we happened to noticed that every book on the list (besides one) is on sale. You can score up to 53% off the best books of the year, just in time for your summer reading plans.

Plus, Amazon is offering an extra good deal. Right now, you can buy two and get one 50% off at Amazon on applicable media — including books. Many of the books on this list are included in the deal, giving you even more savings. We've rounded-up the deals on these books exclusively for physical copies. You can find each of these books in e-book format, too. Kindle book prices are naturally lower than physical book prices, however, we haven't noticed any Kindle specific deals on these titles.

Here are the best books of 2025, according to Amazon, and the deals you can get on them now.

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There's a ton of Windows handhelds out there, but they lack one thing the Steam Deck has—an experience that naturally feels native to handhelds. Now, Microsoft wants to fix this with a few new changes.

Sony's best wireless earbuds packed with class-leading ANC are on sale at a huge discount, but you better act fast. If you're in the market for some premium true wireless earbuds, the Sony WF-1000XM5 is one of the best, and this deal brings them down to $160 in Silver, or $198 on the other two color options.

GET $45 OFF: June 9th, the Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet is on sale for $64.99, down from its normal price of $109.99, for a savings of $45, or 41% off.

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Ready to usher your kid into the digital world? The Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet is built for children, with handy parental controls and built-in kid proofing.

Right now, the Fire 7 Kids tablet is available for $64.99, saving you $45, or 41% off.

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The Fire 7 Kids tablet is built for children, both inside and out. The tablet features digital controls that help you steer the content your kid encounters. Parental controls enable you to tweak everything that's available. Use the dashboard to tune content to your child's age, set up education goals, and control how long they get to use the tablet for.

The Fire 7 Kids tablet comes with Amazon Kids+ and can be purchased with a full year presubscribed. The service provides an array of digital content that's appropriate for specific ages. Beyond the Kids+, the tablet does many of the standard things you'd expect from a tablet, including access to streaming services like Netflix and Disney+.

June 9th, get $45 off the Fire 7 Kids tablet. Currently, it's $64.99, saving you 41%.

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Apple's World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) kicks off its 2025 event today, and you can tune in for all the announcements live.

Focused on software, rather than all that shiny iPhone hardware, WWDC is expected to include some pretty big reveals, including Apple's latest iOS, which will reportedly skip its usual incremental naming convention to iOS 26 (we're currently on iOS 18.5) and possibly get a major rebrand.

SEE ALSO: Everything we expect from WWDC 2025: an iOS overhaul, Apple Intelligence, and macOS

Considering Apple debuted Apple Intelligence last year at WWDC, we're expecting less extreme focus on AI this year, though there could be some surprises in store. Check out Mashable's guide to everything you can look forward to at WWDC 2025 and tune in with the details below.

What time is WWDC 2025?

Apple's WWDC event runs from June 9 to 13 at the company's Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California. The keynote address is set for Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m. PT. / 1 p.m. ET.

For other time zones, check out the list below:

• Houston: 12 p.m.

• Chicago: 12 p.m.

• New York: 1 p.m.

• Toronto: 1 p.m.

• London: 6 p.m.

• Honolulu: 7 a.m.

• Dubai: 9 p.m.

• Lagos: 6 p.m.

• Paris: 7 p.m.

• Mumbai: 10:30 p.m.

• Sydney: 3 a.m. (Tuesday)

How to watch WWDC 2025

Apple's WWDC keynote will be streaming live from Apple Park on Monday, June 9 through several platforms:

• Apple's website

• Apple TV app

• Apple's YouTube channel

You can also watch the event later on demand.

For live reporting and in-depth analysis of Apple's announcements, stay tuned for Mashable's coverage of WWDC 2025 on June 9.

SAVE 17%: Keep your drinks ice cold all summer! As of June 9, you can get the Ninja FrostVault 45-quart cooler for $249.99, down from $299.99. That's a 17% discount and a $50 savings. It's also the lowest price we've ever seen for this model.

Ninja | Cooler | FrostVault 45QT Cooler with Wheels | Insulated with Temp Dry Storage Drawer | Keeps Ice Cold for Days | for The Beach, Camping, Picnics & More | Cloud White | FB245WH $249.99 at Amazon
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Summer’s just a week or so away, and Amazon’s dropping prices on umbrellas, tents, coolers, and more to help you prep.

As of June 9, you can get the Ninja FrostVault 45-quart cooler for $249.99, down from $299.99. That's a 17% discount and a $50 savings. It's also the lowest price we've ever seen for this model.

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The Ninja FrostVault can hold up to 68 cans (no ice) or 40 cans with ice. It has two all-terrain wheels, so you can take it down the boardwalk, onto the sand, or to any outdoor party. The exterior is also puncture-resistant and all-weather capable. But the coolest feature of the Ninja FrostVault 45-quart cooler is its Dry Zone. This is a little storage tray that keeps your food cool and dry (no more soggy sandwiches!).

According to Ninja, it can hold ice for days, and the reviews seem to back that up. One Amazon reviewer said it held ice for 10 days in his RV, which is pretty impressive.

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