It seems incredible that anyone can legally create a business which involves scraping your personal data from the web and then selling it, yet here we are. There are literally hundreds of data brokers doing just this.

They also buy data from app developers, who use innocuous-sounding terms like “sharing data with selected partners” in their privacy polices. Fortunately, individuals and families can fight back this Cybersecurity Month.

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A cozy habit tracker, a smarter snippet library, and a rooster that wants you out of bed: this year’s Shipaton winners offer plenty of new apps to explore.

RevenueCat’s annual app-building competition drew 3,985 project submissions in 2026, according to its winner announcement. Across the 20 first-place categories, developers tackled everyday frustrations, built inventive games, and found new ways to connect people.

You can get a look at every first place winner below, and read RevenueCat’s full winner announcement for every more.

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MacPaw, the makers of CleanMyMac and Setapp, have an AI assistant called Eney that’s designed for Apple users. Eney is available across Mac and iPhone and is built to integrate with core Apple services like Mail, Calendar, and Reminders, plus a lot more.

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Halloween is full of tricks, but your phone bill doesn’t have to be one of them. While mobile carriers might advertise plans starting from low monthly fees, the reality for most people is that they are paying $60 to $100 per month or more.

Comparing your current plan to the Tello Mobile equivalent is likely to reveal that you are significantly overpaying, and that you can get the same coverage for much less. For example, for a limited time you can get 10GB of data and unlimited talk and text for just $10 a month …

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Copilot Money, the award-winning personal finance app, is getting even better this week with the launch of Money Assistant: an AI financial agent built into every part of the app. It tells you what you need to know, makes changes for you, and answers anything about your money.

Copilot Money is exclusively offering 9to5Mac readers an extended two-month free trial with code 9TO5MAC. Get started today by visiting the Copilot Money website.

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It’s been a busy fall for Apple. iOS and macOS 27 arrived in September, iPhone Duo went on sale just a few days ago, and more Mac announcements are expected later this week. Between the new software and hardware, there’s plenty for Apple users to explore.

Of all these announcements, the iPhone Duo has arguably attracted the most attention. As the first iPhone with a fundamentally different form factor, it introduces new possibilities for how we use our phones. But new hardware is only part of the story. Just as important is how apps take advantage of it. For an app like Craft, which brings notes, tasks, and documents together in one place, the larger display and new multitasking capabilities open up interesting new ways to work.

Craft is ready for iPhone Duo from day one, with an interface designed to take advantage of its new form factor. And while the Duo is getting much of the attention right now, Craft has also seen a steady stream of improvements across iPhone, iPad, and Mac over the past few months.

And there’s an additional bonus for anyone looking to give Craft a try: 40% off for life with code 9to5Mac40, available through this exclusive 9to5Mac offer.

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It actually seems like an episode of Black Mirror that it’s legal for a company to buy and sell our personal data without our consent, but that’s the reality in the US. Apple has built some really useful tools to limit future tracking, including App Tracking Transparency, Hide My Email, and iCloud Private Relay, but this doesn’t solve your actual problem, though. What they can’t do is remove the data that has already been collected, bought, and spread across hundreds of broker databases over the past decade.

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Roborock is celebrating Fall Prime Day on October 6-7 with big deals on its lineup of 2026 flagship robot vacuums and more. Here are the details on the deep limited-time discounts from Roborock, and which product may be right for you.

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Do you remember the first time you backed out of the driveway on your own? It was pure freedom. For your parents? It was probably one of the most terrifying times of their life. When you were a teenager, your parents had no way to know how fast you were driving, when you arrived at your location, how safe you drove, etc. No news was good news, and hope was the only real tool available until you checked in with them.

If you have teenage drivers today, rejoice in the fact that the fear of the unknown your parents had is not the world you have to live in today. There’s a lot of negatives with 2026 technology, but HeyPolo is a clear example of where technology has made life better and safer for teenage drivers.

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Elder fraud – where seniors are deliberately targeted due to this demographic having lower rates of tech literacy – is becoming a growing problem in the US.

According to Incogni’s analysis of FBI data, 72% of elder fraud cases in 2024 were enabled by victims’ personal data being exposed online, accounting for $4.2 billion in losses.

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PITAKA’s iPhone 18 Pro cases bring new colors, updated materials, and three different approaches to protecting your next iPhone. Whether you prefer a barely-there shell or a case with reinforced corners, the new lineup builds on the company’s signature woven aramid fiber design with style.

The collection includes the Edge Case, Cairn Case, and Summa Case for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. PITAKA also has an Edge option for Apple’s new foldable iPhone 18 Duo, with separate back shell and front frame options. 9to5Mac readers can also save 10% with promo code PITAKA10OFF now through October 9.

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A Mac desk setup usually starts with the computer, maybe a display, and a few favorite accessories. But the chair deserves a place on that upgrade list, too. It’s what supports you. Whether you spend your day writing, editing photos, or moving between meetings, it’s something you use in every part of the workday.

The Sihoo B300 Pro puts adjustability at the center of that setup. It combines 4D MicroFit Lumbar Support, 6D All-around Armrests, backrest and seat depth adjustments, an intelligent recline system, and breathable mesh. Together, those features give you more ways to tailor the chair to your body and the way you work.

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With the exciting new iPhone Duo and latest evolution of the iPhone 18 Pro now official, casemaker dbrand has wasted no time in announcing its latest cases, vinyl wraps, and screen protectors.

Whether you’re looking for a minimalist, barely-there case or one that offers the ultimate in no-compromise protection, dbrand has you covered.

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iMazing is a powerful tool for gaining pro-level control of your iPhone and iPad on your Mac or PC. A major new release is coming soon, and the popular utility is now offering a 20% discount for 9to5Mac readers. Here’s everything iMazing has been working on lately and a glimpse of what’s coming up.

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Make sure to pick up your ultra-thin case from Totallee for your new iPhone before they sold out ahead of the big launch.

A new iPhone announcement always means a mad rush for accessories that will arrive when your new device arrives, and this year that includes an entirely new category with the iPhone Duo. ESR is a well-respected name in Apple accessories, and its iPhone 18 lineup covers the new iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro models, and everything that goes with them: charging, AirPods, Apple Watch, and MagSafe wallets. Here’s a look at what’s coming from ESR for Apple’s new iPhone lineup.

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It’s Roborock’s 12th anniversary, and the high-tech cleaning company is celebrating by offering generous discounts across its range of robot cleaners and other products between now and September 6.

Discounts range from 25% to over 50% across the products and bundles included in the anniversary sale, with savings as high as $1600 …

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The US has some of the most expensive mobile phone plans in the world, and many people are paying $60 to $100 per month or more without questioning it.

Switching to Tello Mobile can bring the cost of your plan down to as little as $5 a month, and even the unlimited plan is just $25 a month – all while using America’s largest 5G network …

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If you have kids returning to school or college, the back to school sales are great timing to equip them with tech that can help them carry out their study assignments.

Apple last month launched its own back to school promotion, offering a $150 gift card with qualifying Mac and iPad purchases, and you can also pick up some great deals on Amazon, too.

We’ve rounded up a number of perfect tech options for kids returning to school below.

It seems scarcely credible that it’s completely legal for a company to buy and sell our personal data without our consent, but that’s the reality in the US.

In theory, you can demand that companies remove your data from the internet, but that’s a lot easier said than done. Fortunately, Incogni provides a service where they will do it for you, and 9to5Mac readers can currently claim a 55% discount …