Macworld After a quiet 2025, evidence suggests Apple is working on modest but highly anticipated updates to two of its accessories. New evidence found in a leaked internal build of iOS 26 seen by Macworld reveals an unreleased HomePod mini, as well as unannounced AirTag features that suggest a second generation is coming soon. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple first unveiled Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024 with the promise of transforming Siri into a far more capable, contextual assistant. But as 2025 comes to an end, those headline features are still nowhere to be seen. The new contextual Siri is one of the most anticipated features of Apple Intelligence, and it has yet to be released. ...   Mac Central

Macworld We’ve been tracking rumors about Apple’s push into the smart home market for years, but we’ve yet to see anything come to fruition beyond a new Home app architecture. That may be about to change very soon. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple recently introduced a new iPad Pro with the M5 chip, and we also got the M3 iPad Air along with the A16 iPad earlier this year. With 2026 just around the corner, there are already rumors about what to expect for the iPad lineup next year—and Macworld now has strong evidence of what’s coming. ...   Mac Central

Macworld We’ve been hearing rumors about a potential new generation of Studio Display for a while, but 2025 came and went without an announcement. But that’s about to change, as Macworld has seen evidence of a new Studio Display with new features that will bring several notable upgrades. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Rumors from Chinese social media site Weibo are hit-and-miss, especially when they don’t contain any photographic evidence or name sources. So with the appropriate grain of salt, consider the latest leak from Weibo account “Smart Pikachu” who asserts that Apple is testing a “a micro-transparent glass panel” for under-display Face ID. ...   Mac Central

Macworld It’s December, and that means we can expect a slew of end-of-year awards features–which is usually good news for big companies like Apple. But not all awards, it turns out, are positive. The hugely popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee, also known as MKBHD, this week posted his Smartphone Awards 2025, and Apple topped four out of 10 categories. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Earlier this year, CarPlay – Apple’s infotainment system for cars – received a major update with the first release of iOS 26. Not only did it gain the new Liquid Glass interface, but it has also received features such as widgets on the Home Screen, video streaming over AirPlay when the car is parked, Live Activities, and more customizations. With iOS 26. ...   Mac Central

Macworld According to 9to5Google, the latest developer test built (Canary) of Android includes a new feature that should make it easier to switch between iPhone and Android devices. The corresponding feature on iPhones should roll out in a coming iOS 26 update. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The nominees for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes have been announced, and Apple TV is well represented with 14 nominations. Puribus and Severance led the way for Apple, with multiple nominations in multiple categories. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Much talk in Silicon Valley lately has focused on the timing of Apple boss Tim Cook’s retirement. At the age of 65, and having publicly discussed his departure as far back as 2021, he isn’t going to be presenting keynote videos forever. But while the CEO insists he isn’t leaving just yet, it’s striking how many other senior Apple executives are. ...   Mac Central

u-he releases Zebralette 3.0 alongside the first public beta of Zebra 3. Zebralette 3 This core piece of Zebra 3 tech (see below) has been officially released as freeware. A beta version has been available for a good while already, but the new release is significantly less CPU-intensive. ...   KVR Audio

Sampleson has announced the release of Funkastic, the company's first A.I.-powered generative plugin. Funkastic is an A.I. model trained with funky grooves. It's mainly designed to generate Clavi-style parts, but also works for electric pianos, organs or even bass lines. Unlike 'auto-composer' tools or A.I. ...   KVR Audio

NextMIDI has announced the release of Divisimate Core, a plugin aimed at orchestrating with virtual instruments. As a mid-tier entry into the series of products designed for spreading notes across different virtual instruments in real time, Divisimate Core aims at a workflow that is more modular. ...   KVR Audio

Hit'n'Mix has announced the release of RipX DAW 8, with a minor 8.0.1 update now available. RipX is the AI DAW that goes beyond stem separation—giving you full control over every note, harmonic, and sound. Remix the impossible, isolate hidden elements, and push your music into new creative territory. RipX DAW v8.0. ...   KVR Audio

Roland recently released Galaxias v1.8, a major update that 'launches your creative experience into a new dimension'. This release introduces: Zenology GX: A fully native synth environment with next-gen performance. Earth Electric Piano Integration: Expanding your sonic universe. Immersive Mode: Re-engineered for deep focus and DAW integration. ...   KVR Audio

Modartt has announced the release of Syngular, an instrument pack for Pianoteq, describing it as 'a creative playground with imaginary timbres and organic expressivity', along with a version 9.1.0 update for Pianoteq. Syngular Syngular transforms Pianoteq's physical modelling engine, originally designed to emulate real acoustic instruments, into a powerful laboratory for sound creation. ...   KVR Audio

Artists in DSP today announced the release of Euclyd, a unique multitap delay plugin built on the principles of Euclidean rhythm. Euclyd transforms delay from a simple echo effect into a creative tool for shaping rhythmic space and geometric motion. We built Euclyd because we believe plugins should inspire. ...   KVR Audio

Steinberg has announced the immediate availability of VST Live 3, an update to its dedicated live performance system. This version introduces real-time video processing capabilities, a new monitor mixer, improved DMX integration, and additional virtual instruments. ...   KVR Audio

sonible has announced the release of smart:comp 3, a major update to its intelligent compressor plug-in. This latest version introduces a semantic approach to compression control, aiming to bridge the gap between technical parameters and musical intention through new visualization and workflow tools. ...   KVR Audio

Rhodes Music has announced the release of two new limited edition models from their Custom Shop: the MK8 'Glacial' and MK8 'Monolith'. Hand-built in Leeds, UK, these pianos feature distinct cosmetic treatments applied to the standard MK8 architecture. Both models are built to order and available exclusively during a one-month window closing on January 9, 2026. ...   KVR Audio

Solid State Logic (SSL) has announced the release of SpringVerb, an algorithmic reverb plugin designed to emulate the physical characteristics of classic spring reverb hardware. SpringVerb is the latest addition to the SSL 'Verb' collection, which also includes PlateVerb and GateVerb. ...   KVR Audio

Strymon has released the Fairfax Class A Output Stage pedal. Fairfax isn't just another gain pedal — it's a different approach to pedal overdrive altogether. Inspired by a little known tube device from the '60s that powered a number of classic rock anthems, we're using it to kick off a new line of fully analog pedals called Series A, which we plan on using as an outlet for our analog ...   KVR Audio

Native Instruments has announced the release of Absynth 6, a major update to the company's long-standing semi-modular synthesizer. Developed in partnership with original creator Brian Clevinger, the new version modernizes the instrument's architecture with an AI-powered browsing system, full MPE integration, and expanded multichannel capabilities. ...   KVR Audio

Ocean Swift has announced the release of Tyrian Tine, a free Kontakt NKS instrument for generating randomized bell and chime tones. Its asymmetric dual-layer engine pairs a wavetable oscillator - with purposeful instability, morphing, and controlled randomization - with a sample oscillator curated from bells, kalimbas, music boxes, and other metallic oddities. ...   KVR Audio

The Audio Firm has announced the release of Furnace, a three-way saturation processor with mid-side processing that delivers the authentic sound of tape, transformers or tube saturation in a single plugin, taken directly from real iconic gear and modelled with The Audio Firm's custom real-time neural networks. ...   KVR Audio

AURA Plugins has announced the Clavia Nord 3 Editor & Librarian for Clavia Nord Lead 3 / Clavia Nord Rack 3 synthesizers and TC Electronic M-One Editor & Librarian for TC Electronic M-One / M-One XL Dual Effects Processors. ...   KVR Audio

MathAudio has updated its Room EQ plug-in to v3.0.0. New in Room EQ v3.0.0: Supports automatic scaling for 4k monitors. Supports manual window resizing (drag the bottom right corner of the window). Supports CLAP. ...   KVR Audio

BLVCKAudio's Ecstasy has been updated to version 1.1.0. Changelog: Two new models: Titanium and Phantom Added 'Tone' section for shaping your sound before or after saturation. Added adjustable frequency selection section for saturating lows, mids or highs. Demos have also been reset and demo time has now been set to 21 days. Read More   KVR Audio

MusicDevelopments has updated RapidComposer to v6.0.4. This release focuses on improving stability, reliability, and workflow smoothness based on recent user feedback. What's new in v6.0.4: More reliable Undo/Redo: Several issues were fixed, including rare cases where phrases could disappear during undo operations. Undo history handling is now rock-solid. ...   KVR Audio

Timedomain has announced the release of ACE Studio 2.0, an application for AI-powered vocal synthesis and instrument generation. The update focuses on expanding the available content library and improving production workflow, featuring additional AI Voice Models, new language support, expanded AI Instruments, and new Generative Kits, alongside workflow enhancements and seamless DAW ...   KVR Audio

Vexon Audio has announced the release of Poly Shimmer, a multi-layer shimmer reverb designed for creators seeking evolving, harmonic ambience and cinematic sound textures. PolyShimmer features four independent shimmer layers, each tunable up to ±24 semitones, allowing users to build musical intervals or full four-note chords directly inside the effect. ...   KVR Audio

NUSofting has updated for Mac, AU and VST3, Universal Binary 2, SixZero Space, the multi-reverb plug-in. SixZero Space aims to combine, in a single unit, the essential studio processing of the 1960s. Features include: Gain stage with limiter and saturation. High-pass filter and high-frequency boost. Spring and plate reverb, mixable. Room ambience. Full Stereo processing. ...   KVR Audio

UnitedPlugins has announced the release of OrbitronCore, a streamlined modulation multi-effect plugin developed by JMG Sound. Designed as a focused iteration of the full Orbitron plugin, it provides a selected set of modulation algorithms for adding movement and character to audio sources. ...   KVR Audio

Prominy has announced V-METAL 2, the next generation of the original V-METAL (from 2011). Captured from an ESP Alexi Blacky with EMG humbuckers, the Kontakt library includes over 22 GB / 47,000+ samples. Key new features: Redesigned interface. Built-in amp sims & effects (250+ presets). Advanced polyphonic control (Strum/Arpeggio Key, String Skip, Forced Hammer-On/Pull-Off). ...   KVR Audio

The dust has settled. The "Cyber Week" banners have finally disappeared from your inbox, and your bank account is slowly recovering from the trauma. ...   KVR Audio