Apple CEO Tim Cook is one of the best paid U.S. executives according to a new report. He pulled in a whopping $265 million in 2020 from his salary, bonus, and stock awards.

But that’s chump change compared to what Elon Musk made.

The filmed version of the Tony-winning hit musical Come from Away will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on September 10. It will star a cast led by members of the Broadway show, and be directed by Christopher Ashley, who directed the original Broadway production.

Founded in 1946 and known for quality speakers, Klipsch celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Part of that blowout features the launch of two new sets of earphones offering not only active noise cancellation (ANC) but artificial intelligence (AI)-based gestures and a new sound-enhancement system.

Thad K, a 63-year-old project lead and analyst for a U.S. Department of Energy contractor for the past 37 years, recently won an Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth speaker from Cult of Mac. The little speaker had no idea what a legion of tech equipment it was about to join — 69 pieces of gear in Stockton, California.

If you like listening to your own library of music and want support for hi-res file formats, Doppler for Mac could be for you. It’s now available, joining the popular Doppler for iPhone app.

You can now send disappearing images and videos on WhatsApp that can be viewed only once. The new feature, aptly named “View Once,” takes cues from similar disappearing message options from the likes of Snapchat.

Within these past few years, we’ve spent more time online than ever. If you’re looking for an exciting and stable new career, the demand for cybersecurity has exploded over the past year as well — and in order to meet the increasing demand, the cybersecurity workforce needs to grow by a whopping 62%. This VPN Unlimited and Infosec4TC Platinum Cybersecurity Course Membership is a way for you to learn the ins and outs of cybersecurity, all while protecting your data and encrypting your internet connection.

Apple this week informed developers that it is updating App Store pricing in line with foreign tax and exchange rate changes.

The adjustments will bring discounts to users in the U.K. and across Europe, while others will see price increases. The move will affect the price of apps and other digital content, but not auto-renewable subscriptions.

Apple’s newest iOS 15 beta automatically removes lens flare in iPhone photos. The feature, first spotted by testers, appears to work under certain conditions as part of the Camera app’s post processing tricks.

Worried your iPhone may have been infected with Pegasus spyware that’s being used by governments to spy on people? You can now use the free Pegasus detector built into iMazing to find out if your handset is safe.

We’ll show you how.

Apple on Tuesday rolled out a fresh new look for its online store, with a dedicated “Store” tab that makes everything easier to find. The company calls it “the best way to buy the products you love.”

Attach an iPhone 12 to a wireless Xbox controller with the Otterbox Mobile Gaming Clip for MagSafe. Then you can easily play games on the handset.

Because it uses MagSafe, the iPhone clings magnetically to the clip or disconnects easily.

While the Apple Magic Keyboard is an outstanding way to transform an iPad Pro into laptop, it’s not necessarily the best option. The Brydge 12.9 Max+ is also a very capable keyboard case for Apple’s premier tablet. I use both and pitted them against each other. And I found definite advantages to Brydge’s offering.

This week we’re giving away four rugged and powerful battery packs from Mophie’s powerstation go rugged lineup.

Mophie’s go rugged portable batteries aren’t just for iPhones and iPads. They are powerful enough to start full-size vehicles, including trucks and boats.

There are four different styles to choose from: a flashlight-cum-battery pack; one with a built-in air pump; one that can power small appliances; and a super portable pack that can still fire up a monster truck.

If you want to be super prepared and fully charged, make sure and enter this week’s giveaway. Four lucky winners will each win one powerstation go rugged portable battery.

Those eager to get the 12.9-inch version of the 2021 iPad Pro still face a week+ wait when ordering from Apple. But the situation has improved — not too long ago, the wait stretched for a month or more.

As recently as June, customers had to wait four to six weeks to get this tablet shipped from Apple.com. And in May, the wait time was about two months.

The right software can make the difference between your Mac or iPhone being a diverse tool for any situation or a really expensive paperweight. The problem is that finding high-quality apps and software can be really hard. And what you find might end up being more expensive than you’re willing to pay.

With that in mind, here are some affordable apps that you will find useful every day. And they’re all 60% off if you use the code ANNUAL60 during our Semi-Annual Sale event! 

Season two of Truth Be Told premieres Aug. 20, and Apple TV+ released a trailer on Tuesday to whet fans’ appetites. True-crime podcaster Poppy Parnell (Octavia Spencer) has another mystery to solve, and she’s going to get the truth, no mater what it costs anyone. Including herself.

Watch the trailer now.

AMD launched new Radeon Pro W6000X series GPUs for Mac Pro on Tuesday. These add-on graphics processing units for Apple’s most powerful macOS desktop are designed for demanding professional applications, including 3D rendering, 8K video compositing, color correction and more.

Apple on Tuesday confirmed that is expanding student IDs on iPhone and Apple Watch to Canada and more U.S. universities.

Starting this school year, tens of thousands of new students will be able to use the feature to conveniently and securely get around campus and make purchases. With a digital student ID, plastic cards are no longer necessary.

Today Logitech launched two sets of earbuds aimed at helping professionals connect in hybrid remote and onsite workplaces. Its Zone True Wireless and Zone Wired earbuds are the first targeted for certification “by all three major cloud video conferencing platforms: Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom Video Communications,” the company said.

Amazon’s smallest Echo Show speaker is now more affordable than ever after a 44% discount. You can pick up a brand-new first-generation Echo Show 5 for just $44.99 while stocks last. Get yours before the discount disappears.

Made from strong and sturdy silicone, Carterjett’s terrific Tire Tread band for Apple Watch is ideal for even the toughest workouts. It’s easy to clean and doesn’t mind getting wet, and it’s a steal at just $24.99.

It also comes in a bunch of great color options — including a red and a blue that are a great match for Apple Watch Series 6.

Developing the knowledge and expertise required to work in IT and computer science takes a lot of work. That work is split between learning new skills, practicing new tools, and getting officially certified to do the work you’re going to be doing. It’s extremely difficult to do if you don’t have someone or something guiding you. Fortunately, for a limited time these IT certification and e-learning bundles are all on sale for 60% off if you use the code ANNUAL60 during the semi-annual sale.

Experience the magic of AirPods 2 at one of their lowest prices to date. Woot is offering “grade A” refurbs, that look and work as good as new, for just $99.99 today only. Bag yours before they’re all gone!

Apple’s newest Magic Keyboard with Touch ID integration, which launched alongside the M1 iMac, is now available to purchase by itself, starting at $149. The device works with all machines powered by Apple Silicon.