Apple’s March event is set — what’s coming?

This week: Apple’s got an "event" coming up in the first week of March! We’ll get into what we think it is. Also: Apple’s fast-tracking three wearable AI products and one of them is already a known bust, some big changes in iOS 26.4, a truly genius MacBook Air setup, and our hands-on with a great iPhone game controller for the rest of us.

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• Apple just announced its March event — here’s what could be coming
  • Get ready for the Apple March event! We're looking forward to new MacBooks, iPads, an iPhone and possibly more announcements.
• 3 game-changing AI wearables Apple is rushing to launch
  • Apple is putting the pedal to the metal as it rushes to produce new types of AI-powered wearable devices — smart glasses, upgraded AirPods and an AirTag-size pendant.
• iOS 26.4 beta 1: All the new features and changes
  • Apple has kicked off testing for iOS 26.4, with the update bringing more than just minor fixes. Here’s what’s new in iOS 26.4 beta 1.
• Top 10 MacBook Air setups
  • Our collection of the top 10 MacBook Air setups really shows why the sleek machine is the world's best-selling laptop.
  • ‘Headless’ MacBook Air runs alongside retro Macs
• Listener Question
  • Why do we censor swearing?
• Upgrade iPhone gaming for cheap with GameSir X5s controller
  • The GameSir X5s is a great and affordable way to upgrade mobile gaming. Your phone slides in and gives you console-quality physical controls.