Microsoft Visio drops to $9.97 — making complex diagrams gets way easier

Microsoft Visio drops to $9.97 — making complex diagrams gets way easier

TL;DR: Microsoft Visio 2021 is available for a one-time $9.97 through Feb. 8, a steep drop from its usual $249.99 price. Anyone who has tried to build a real flowchart in PowerPoint or wrangle a diagram in a general design app knows how quickly things fall apart. Microsoft Visio exists specifically to solve that problem, and right now it’s available for $9.97 (reg. $249.99) for a lifetime license, but only through Feb. 8. Visio is Microsoft’s dedicated diagramming software, built for people who work with processes, systems, and structured data. It comes packed with professional templates and thousands of shapes for creating flowcharts, organizational charts, network diagrams, floor plans, timelines, and more. Instead of forcing boxes and arrows to behave, Visio gives you tools that snap, align, and scale the way technical diagrams actually need to. One of its biggest strengths is its ability to work with data. You can generate diagrams directly from Excel, connect visuals to live data sources, and update charts automatically as information changes. It also supports industry standards such as BPMN 2.0 and UML 2.5, making it especially useful for IT teams, analysts, engineers, and project managers. Get Microsoft Visio 2021 for $9.97 while this pricing lasts through Feb. 8. Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional: Lifetime License for Windows See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Ex-Google Engineer Convicted for Stealing 2,000 AI Trade Secrets for China Startup

Ex-Google Engineer Convicted for Stealing 2,000 AI Trade Secrets for China Startup

A former Google engineer accused of stealing thousands of the company's confidential documents to build a startup in China has been convicted in the U.S., the Department of Justice (DoJ) announced Thursday. Linwei Ding (aka Leon Ding), 38, was convicted by a federal jury on seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of trade secrets for taking over 2,000 documents containing

Will the iPhone Air 2 Launch This Year? The Latest Report Says No

Will the iPhone Air 2 Launch This Year? The Latest Report Says No

A second-generation iPhone Air is "not expected this year," according to a Nikkei Asia report today that cites people familiar with Apple's supply chain. The report said Apple plans to release an iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and foldable iPhone later this year, followed by the base model iPhone 18 in the first half of next year . The report said Apple does have a revamped iPhone Air in the pipeline, but the publication does not expect it to launch until at least 2027. While one leaker on the Chinese social media platform Weibo has insisted that the iPhone Air will receive a spec bump this year, most reports from sources such as Bloomberg and The Information have pointed to an early 2027 launch. Last year, The Information reported that Apple was aiming to add a second rear camera to the next iPhone Air. That report added that the next iPhone Air could weigh less, have a larger battery capacity, and gain a vapor chamber cooling system like the iPhone 17 Pro models have. And Bloomberg expects the device to have a 2nm chip. While several reports indicated that the iPhone Air has been in low demand, the extreme popularity of the iPhone 17 base model and the iPhone 17 Pro models led iPhone revenue to a new all-time high last quarter, according to Apple. Related Roundup: iPhone Air Tag: Nikkei Buyer's Guide: iPhone Air (Buy Now) This article, " Will the iPhone Air 2 Launch This Year? The Latest Report Says No " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 3 Return to $199 Record Low Price, Plus AirTag 4-Pack at $69.99

Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 3 Return to $199 Record Low Price, Plus AirTag 4-Pack at $69.99

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 returned to their all-time low price of $199.00 this week on Amazon, accompanied by other solid discounts like $60 off AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, $29 off AirTag 4-Pack, and a few deals across Anker and Nomad charging accessories. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. AirPods What's the deal? Take up to $60 off AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $50 OFF AirPods Pro 3 for $199.00 $60 OFF AirPods 4 (ANC) for $119.00 Amazon brought back a few low prices on multiple AirPods models this week, including the AirPods Pro 3 for $199.00 and the AirPods Pro with Active Noise Cancellation for $119.00. In regards to the AirPods Pro 3, this is a match of the all-time low price on this model. AirTag What's the deal? Take $29 off AirTag 4-Pack Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $29 OFF AirTag 4-Pack for $69.99 Apple unveiled the second generation AirTag this week, but if you want the best discount on the product you'll do best looking at the first generation model on Amazon. The retailer has the AirTag 4-Pack for $69.99 right now, down from $99.00. Anker What's the deal? Save on Anker accessories Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $50 OFF Anker Charging Cube for $99.98 $79 OFF Anker Power Station + Lantern for $169.99 Amazon introduced a few notable discounts on multiple Anker accessories this week, with popular products like the MagSafe-compatible Charging Cube ($50 off) and Power Station with Retractable Lantern ($79 off) on sale at low prices. You can find even more accessories on sale in our original post . Nomad What's the deal? Take up to 49% off Nomad accessories Where can I get it? Nomad Where can I find the original deal? Right here UP TO 49% OFF Nomad Overstock Sale On the heels of the launch of its newest Stratos Band for Apple Watch with an icy blue glow color, Nomad this week introduced an overstock sale, with major discounts across a few different product categories. This includes iPhone 17 cases, MagSafe-compatible charging stations, iPad folios, and much more. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, " Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 3 Return to $199 Record Low Price, Plus AirTag 4-Pack at $69.99 " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

SmarterMail Fixes Critical Unauthenticated RCE Flaw with CVSS 9.3 Score

SmarterMail Fixes Critical Unauthenticated RCE Flaw with CVSS 9.3 Score

SmarterTools has addressed two more security flaws in SmarterMail email software, including one critical security flaw that could result in arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-24423, carries a CVSS score of 9.3 out of 10.0. "SmarterTools SmarterMail versions prior to build 9511 contain an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the ConnectToHub API

The US government finalized forfeiture of $400M+ tied to Helix crypto mixer last week; Helix operator Larry Dean Harmon was sentenced to three years in 2024 (Vince Dioquino/Decrypt)

The US government finalized forfeiture of $400M+ tied to Helix crypto mixer last week; Helix operator Larry Dean Harmon was sentenced to three years in 2024 (Vince Dioquino/Decrypt)

Vince Dioquino / Decrypt : The US government finalized forfeiture of $400M+ tied to Helix crypto mixer last week; Helix operator Larry Dean Harmon was sentenced to three years in 2024 —  The mixer processed hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin that prosecutors say were tied to illicit activity on the dark web.

Apple Explains How Gemini-Powered Siri Will Work

Apple Explains How Gemini-Powered Siri Will Work

Apple CEO Tim Cook yesterday reiterated the structure of its partnership with Google to use Gemini AI models for the next generation version of Siri . During the company's Q1 2026 earnings call yesterday, Apple CEO ‌Tim Cook‌ and CFO Kevan Parekh were asked several questions about Apple Intelligence and the company's recently announced deal with Google to power the personalized version of ‌Siri‌ using Gemini. We basically determined that Google's AI technology would provide the most capable foundation for AFM (Apple Foundation Models), and we believe that we can unlock a lot of experiences and innovate in a key way due to the collaboration. We'll continue to run on the device and run in Private Cloud Compute and maintain our industry-leading privacy standards in doing so. In terms of the arrangement with Google, we're not releasing the details of that. That description closely matches language from Apple and Google's earlier joint announcement, which said that ‌Apple Intelligence‌ would continue to operate on Apple hardware and Private Cloud Compute. Cook also addressed Apple's own artificial intelligence development efforts, noting that the company continues to build its own technology alongside the Gemini partnership, but clarified that those efforts do not replace Google's role in the personalized ‌Siri‌ system. You should think of it as a collaboration. And we'll obviously independently continue to do some of our own stuff, but you should think of what is going to power the personalized version of Siri as a collaboration with Google. When asked about monetization and return on investment, Cook framed ‌Apple Intelligence‌ as a feature integrated across Apple's platforms rather than a discrete revenue driver. We're bringing intelligence to more of what people love and we're integrating it across the operating system in a personal and private way, and I think that by doing so, it creates great value, and that opens up a range of opportunities across our products and services. And we're very happy with the collaboration with Google as well, I should add. Neither Cook nor Parekh disclosed how many users currently have access to ‌Apple Intelligence‌ features or whether those capabilities are driving hardware upgrades. Apple previously acknowledged that ‌Apple Intelligence‌ is limited to devices with sufficient memory and processing capacity, which constrains availability somewhat. Tags: Apple Intelligence , Gemini , Siri , Tim Cook This article, " Apple Explains How Gemini-Powered Siri Will Work " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums