Gallery: The 10 Best Apple Gags From Futurama and The Simpsons

  • Image may contain Human and Person
    Image Matt Groening/Fox
    01

    Steve Mobbs

    'Steve Mobbs' made a few appearances on *The Simpsons*. (Expand the gallery to fullscreen for the full experience.)
  • Image may contain Human and Person
    Screengrab: WIRED
    02

    Bender - Mac vs. PC

    Bender settles the Mac vs. PC debate on *Futurama*.
  • Image may contain Advertisement Poster Brochure Paper Flyer Text Label Human and Person
    Screengrab: WIRED
    03

    1984 Parody Ad

    *Futurama*'s '1984' parody ad.
  • Image may contain Pump Gas Pump Machine Light Urban Town Building City and Metropolis
    Image: Matt Groening/via Vulture
    04

    Bender Apple II

    Bender from *Futurama* running on an Apple II microprocessor.
  • Image may contain Electronics and Ipod
    Image courtesy Fox
    05

    Simpsons DiePod

    Grampa Simpson considers suicide via a diePOD.
  • Homer files away his thoughts on a Mac OS.
    06

    Homer's Brain Mac

    Homer files away his thoughts on a Mac OS.
  • Image may contain Human and Person
    Screengrab: WIRED
    07

    Think-Different

    Bart and Millhouse deface a 'Think different.' poster on *The Simpsons*.
  • Image may contain Gas Pump Pump and Machine
    Screengrab: WIRED
    08

    Bender's OS

    *Futurama'*s Bender getting an update to his Mac OS.
  • Image may contain Human Person and Art
    Image: Matt Groening/Fox
    09

    Mac Marriage

    Homer got ordained online to marry same-sex couples on *The Simpsons*.
  • Image may contain Human and Person
    Screengrab: WIRED
    10

    Lisa MyPod

    Lisa paying off her debt to 'Mapple' on *The Simpsons*.
Read More
Washington Won't Be Regulating AI Anytime Soon
Even with mounting concerns about AI models going rogue, legislation appears unlikely, and the White House is outright opposed to oversight.
Hugo Lowell
The WIRED Guide to Shopping Prime Big Deal Days
Before Amazon’s October sale begins, learn how to investigate prices and track products like a pro.
Louryn Strampe
The Top New Features Coming to MacOS 27 Golden Gate to Try Out Now
Siri’s reintroduction takes center stage as Apple officially rolls out the latest version of macOS to download and install.
Luke Larsen
I Trained a Fly’s Brain to Generate WIRED Story Ideas
I used an open-source map of a fruit fly’s brain to vibe code a website called PitchFly. Its headline suggestions were delightfully bananas.
Will Knight
The 8 Best Movies to Stream This Month
The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Wild Robot, and Obsession are among the must-watch films arriving this month.
Matt Kamen
Chipotle Is Working With Palantir to Track Food Safety Risks
The burrito chain has enlisted Palantir for a platform that monitors pest incidents, employee illnesses, and other factors. The partnership comes after a nightmare summer for food safety across the US.
Kate Taylor
The iPhone 18 Pro Is for the Shutterbugs
Fun camera features help make these candy bar iPhones stand out from the dazzle of the folding iPhone Duo.
Julian Chokkattu
Don’t Buy an Android Phone Until You Read Our Guide
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.
Julian Chokkattu
Introducing the WIRED App
The app is the best way to read, watch, and listen to WIRED’s journalism.
WIRED Staff
Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Really Works
A hacker collective pulled down a Flock camera and dumped its data. The files included thousands of videos and logs showing that the device captured 1.6 million images of 50,000 vehicles in 21 days.
Dhruv Mehrotra
The EU Plans to Ban Social Media for Under-13s
The bloc wants to curb Big Tech’s grip on children with its new EU Kids Act, but age checks, parental oversight, and privacy concerns could make its plan difficult to implement.
Isabella Ward
I Made Robot Vacuums Clean Up Cherry Juice and Cheerios. These Won
My hands-on tests reveal which models can scrub stains, reach difficult corners, and navigate a chaotic home.
Nena Farrell