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• Apple releases new MagSafe Duo firmware

  07-02-2023 23:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday released updated firmware (version 10M3063) for the MagSafe Duo charger that charges Apple Watch and MagSafe-compatible iPhone models.
  Apple’s MagSafe Duo Charger
  The ‌‌‌MagSafe‌‌‌ Duo needs to be plugged in and connected to an Apple device for the firmware update to initiate.
  MacDailyNews Note: To check your firmware, in your iPhone’s Settings app: General > About > Apple MagSafe Charger.
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• 'Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies' Trailer Introduces the Original Girl Gang - CNET

  07-02-2023 22:43
  
  Paramount Plus' Rydell prequel goes back to school.
  
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• Scientists Hunt Down Mysterious 'Invisible Galaxy' From Early Universe - CNET

  07-02-2023 22:40
  
  The dark galaxy has been hiding from our best instruments. Until now.
  
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• Apple Watch is a motivating fitness tracker, but experts say it won’t make you lose weight

  07-02-2023 22:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  While the Apple Watch is one of the most popular fitness trackers on the market, Apple has always tiptoed around the device’s usefulness as a weight loss tool. A new report from the Washington Post explores recent research that says wearing a fitness tracker like the Apple Watch “doesn’t necessarily give people the motivation to change their behavior.”more…
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• 5 Things You'll Be Able to Do on Microsoft's New AI-Powered Bing - CNET

  07-02-2023 22:16
  
  Refine search results, summarize topics and generate writing with Bing as your "co-pilot."
  
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• Zoom Slashes 15% of Staff in Latest Tech Layoffs - CNET

  07-02-2023 22:04
  
  CEO Eric Yuan said the cuts are due to economic uncertainty.
  
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• Shazam’s Siri animation should really be a Dynamic Island feature on iPhone

  07-02-2023 21:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Since Apple acquired Shazam, the company has been adding multiple new features to take advantage of what iOS and its other operating systems can do. With iOS 16, Apple has even created a fancy new animation for when you ask Siri to identify a song with Shazam. But there’s still much more the company can do.more…
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• Google and Mozilla are working on non-WebKit iOS browsers

  07-02-2023 21:13 via macdailynews.com
  
  Google and Mozilla have versions of their web browsers on Apple’s iOS and iPadOS App Stores, but these versions follow Apple’s current App Store rules which require them to use Safari’s WebKit rendering engine rather than the engines those browsers use in other operating systems. Bit, now, anticipating changes in Apple’s App Store rules, Google and Mozilla are working on non-WebKit iOS and iPadOS browsers.
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• New Xbox Controller, Stellar Shift, Puts Deep Space in the Palm of Your Hands - CNET

  07-02-2023 21:10
  
  The shimmery, blue and purple wireless controller is now available for purchase.
  
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• Twitter Temporarily Suspends Sen. Steve Daines' Account Over Hunting Photo - CNET

  07-02-2023 21:07
  
  Elon Musk, the social network's owner, says Twitter is tweaking a policy against showing blood in profile pictures.
  
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• Twitter Temporarily Suspends Sen. Daines' Account Over Hunting Photo - CNET

  07-02-2023 21:07
  
  The social network's owner Elon Musk says Twitter is tweaking a policy against showing blood in profile pictures.
  
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• Nomad launches Apple Watch DesignLab to visualize your exact watch with new bands

  07-02-2023 21:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Nomad is out with a nice update today for its website that makes it quick and easy to visualize your exact Apple Watch with the company’s different bands and link bracelets. Apple Watch DesignLab lets you pick your watch with its specific model, size, and finish to see precisely how it will look with all of Nomad’s bands.more…
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• Microsoft's AI-Powered Bing Will Challenge Google Search - CNET

  07-02-2023 21:02
  
  The company may finally have figured out how to get you to use Bing.
  
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• 'The Last of Us' Episode 5 is Coming Two Days Early - CNET

  07-02-2023 21:00
  
  The next instalment arrives on HBO Max this Friday instead of Sunday.
  
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• The 2023 Grammy Awards: Here's the Complete List of Winners - CNET

  07-02-2023 20:30
  
  The brilliant winners of best new artist, album of the year and song of the year on music's biggest night.
  
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• Twelve South refreshes popular aluminum Backpack shelf for Apple Studio Display

  07-02-2023 20:23 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Today, Twelve South is refreshing one of its more unique Mac accessories for Apple’s latest desktop monitor. The Studio Display first hit the scene last spring, and now one of 9to5Toys’ favorite accessories the company makes is being updated: thefor the premium Mac companion.more…
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• Apple donating to relief and recovery efforts from earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

  07-02-2023 20:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple will be donating to relief and recovery efforts to “Turkey, Syria, and anyone affected by the devastating earthquakes,” Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted Monday. The company will be aiding tens of thousands of people in Turkey and Syria impacted by the earthquake on February 6thwhile rescuers attempt to find survivors as the death toll rises to over 6,250 people.
  Rescuers raced Tuesday to find survivors in the rubble of thousands of buildings brought down by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake
  
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• Puppy Bowl 2023: How and When to Watch - CNET

  07-02-2023 20:02
  
  Team Ruff and Team Fluff will hit the field to win the championship trophy -- and forever homes.
  
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• Meta Revamping Horizon Worlds for Younger Audiences, Report Says - CNET

  07-02-2023 19:56
  
  The app could reportedly open to younger users as soon as March.
  
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• Microsoft Unveils AI-Powered Bing, a New Challenge to Google Search - CNET

  07-02-2023 19:47
  
  Microsoft is building AI technology based on the same foundation as ChatGPT into search, Edge, Office and other products.
  
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• Wordle Starter Words: This One Just Keeps Delivering Wins - CNET

  07-02-2023 19:43
  
  Commentary: I've trained myself to use one particular starter word, and I just can't get off the train. That's a hint.
  
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• Wordle Starter Words: This One Just Keeps Delivering - CNET

  07-02-2023 19:43
  
  Commentary: I've trained myself to use one particular starter word, and I just can't get off the train. That's a hint.
  
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• 'The Last of Us' Release Schedule: When Does Episode 5 Come to HBO Max? - CNET

  07-02-2023 19:42
  
  New episodes of HBO postapocalyptic PlayStation video game adaptation mostly come on Sundays, but this week's episode is coming early.
  
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• Our Favorite Early Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra Cases - CNET

  07-02-2023 19:37
  
  Ranging from slim to rugged to cases with built-in magnetic connector modules, here are some of the best S23 cases to protect your phone.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 7, 2023 – iPhone reverse charging, how Apple avoids layoffs

  07-02-2023 19:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Hogwarts Legacy Rekindles the Harry Potter Magic - CNET

  07-02-2023 19:11
  
  Commentary: The game lets you dive into an unseen era of the wizarding world, and it's an absolute joy to explore.
  
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• How to connect a wireless game controller to your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV

  07-02-2023 19:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  It’s easy to connect a wireless PlayStation, Xbox, or other Bluetooth game controller to your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac.Pair and connect a controller
  Instructions for PlayStation game controllers and Xbox game controllers are available, but the general steps are the same for all Bluetooth game controllers that can be paired with a computer or mobile phone.Press and hold the appropriate button or buttons on the controller to put it into pairing mode. This makes it discoverable by your
  
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• Apple rolls out revamped website design with new dropdown navigation menus

  07-02-2023 18:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is rolling out a notable change to the design of its website, focused on making it easier to navigate through different product categories. Now, when you mouse over items in Apple’s top menu bar, you’ll see new dropdown menus with quick links to more details on that category of products…more…
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• Lego's 'Lord of the Rings' Rivendell Set Is Insanely Detailed With 6,167 Pieces - CNET

  07-02-2023 18:33
  
  For $500, you can assemble your very own Council of Elrond in Lego Middle-earth.
  
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• An Overlooked Threat From Climate Change Puts Millions at Risk Right Now - CNET

  07-02-2023 18:24
  
  Flooding isn't just something people on the world's coastlines need to worry about.
  
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• Over 400 Food Products Recalled Following Listeria Concerns - CNET

  07-02-2023 18:21
  
  Hundreds of ready-to-eat sandwiches, salads, yogurts, wraps and more were recalled after a Baltimore-based food company found listeria in its facility.
  
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• Rumor suggests iPhone 15 Pro Max might feature an even brighter display

  07-02-2023 18:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A new rumor suggests Apple could upgrade the display in the high-end iPhone 15 Pro Max this year to be even brighter. Currently, the iPhone 14 Pro Max can reach 2000 nits of peak brightness, but this rumor suggests that peak brightness could increase to 2500 nits this year…more…
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• 'Money Heist' Spinoff 'Berlin' Set for December Release on Netflix - CNET

  07-02-2023 17:53
  
  Plan a new heist from the people behind La Casa de Papel.
  
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• Deals: 10.2-inch iPad now $79 off, iPad mini 6 hits $400, ecobee HomeKit thermostat, more

  07-02-2023 17:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Tuesday has refreshed all of the best Apple discounts, and today we’re looking at a handful of notable chances to save. Leading the way is the best value in the iPadOS stable, with Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad seeing a $79 discount to an all-time low. That’s alongside its compact iPad mini 6, which now has an even smaller price tag at $400. Not to mention, the price cut on ecobee’s new Smart Thermostat Enhanced which uses HomeKit to heat your space at $160. Hit the jump for al
  
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• Apple to hold in-person, employee-only annual ‘AI Summit’ at Steve Jobs Theater

  07-02-2023 17:49 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple will hold its annual AI summit for employees next week inside Apple Park’s Steve Jobs Theater, the first fully live in-person event at the company’s Apple Park headquarters since many parts of the world experienced a series of wild, cascading, unscientific, hysterical, and illogical COVID overreactions.
  Apple’s Steve Jobs Theater
  Mark Gurman via Twitter:On the heels of OpenAI, ChatGPT noise and Google + Microsoft AI launches, Apple is holding its (previously scheduled) an
  
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• Smart speaker shootout: Original HomePod vs. HomePod (2nd gen.)

  07-02-2023 17:24 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple in mid-January unveiled HomePod (2nd generation), a powerful smart speaker that delivers next-level acoustics in a gorgeous, iconic design.
  HomePod (2nd gen.)
  Packed with Apple innovations and Siri intelligence, HomePod offers advanced computational audio for a groundbreaking listening experience, including support for immersive Spatial Audio tracks. With convenient new ways to manage everyday tasks and control the smart home, users can now create smart home automations using Siri, get not
  
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• Apple highlights 8 ways to keep kids safer online with iPhone and iPad

  07-02-2023 17:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In honor of Safer Internet Day, Apple has shared a list of features and tips to provide a more secure and private experience for kids on devices like iPhone and iPad. Along with 8 ways to stay safer, Apple has highlighted its dedicated educational hub for parents and families plus a new free Today at Apple session called “Your Kids and Their Devices.”more…
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• Nintendo Direct to Reveal 2023 Switch Lineup: How to Watch and What to Expect - CNET

  07-02-2023 17:04
  
  We'll get 40 minutes of details about games coming in the first half of the year, so you can expect to see The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
  
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• Best DIY Home Security Systems of 2023 - CNET

  07-02-2023 16:45
  
  Easy to install, simple to use and highly customizable, DIY home security systems are ideal for nearly any home. Here are the ones we'd recommend most.
  
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• WhatsApp's New Status Features Take Notes From Instagram's Playbook - CNET

  07-02-2023 16:40
  
  The messaging app rolls out Status features that mimic Instagram's Stories features.
  
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• If Yellowstone Ends This Year, It Will Have Lived, Died and Never Hit Paramount Plus - CNET

  07-02-2023 16:33
  
  Paramount's biggest hit, counterintutively, doesn't stream on Paramount Plus -- and maybe never will.
  
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• OnePlus Teases A New Foldable Phone Coming This Year - CNET

  07-02-2023 16:26
  
  Samsung may soon have some competition in the US market.
  
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• The M2 Pro won’t magically turn the Mac into a gaming machine

  07-02-2023 16:17 via macworld.com
  
  Now that the Mac mini is available with an M2 Pro, Apple is making the case that it’s a great gaming computer. As the Mac mini site states, you can “jump into graphics-intensive AAA games like No Man’s Sky and Resident Evil Village with fluid frame rates and high fidelity—all enabled by the incredible GPU performance of M2 or M2 Pro.”And with really good native support for Xbox and PlayStation controllers in the latest version of macOS, yes, you can certainly have
  
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• The OnePlus 11 Will Not Be Sold at T-Mobile - CNET

  07-02-2023 16:15
  
  It will, however, support 5G connections across all three major US networks.
  
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• Get 3 Months of Audible Premium Plus for Free - CNET

  07-02-2023 16:03
  
  Score free access to over 200,000 bestselling audiobooks, podcasts and more with this three-month trial.
  
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• Apple admits Mac gaming ‘will take some time,’ teases iPhone-like annual updates

  07-02-2023 16:02 via macworld.com
  
  With the arrival of the M2, M2 Pro, and M2 Max, Apple has shown that its new chips are the most exciting thing to happen to the Mac in years. In an interview with Tim Millet, vice president of platform architecture and hardware technologies, and Bob Borchers, vice president of worldwide product marketing, TechCrunch has learned a little about Apple’s plans for its M-series chips.On the transitionMillet said the M1 chip was “about resetting the baseline” and “redefin
  
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• Apple plans ‘regular cadence’ of Mac updates, thanks to Apple Silicon

  07-02-2023 16:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  TechCrunch‘s Matthew Panzarino has interviewed Apple’s vice president of Platform Architecture and Hardware Technologies, Tim Millet, and VP of Worldwide Product Marketing, Bob Borchers, about the impact of the M chips in Macs so far, how they see Apple Silicon developing over time, with a bit about gaming, too.
  M2 Max features 67 billion transistors, 400GB/s of unified memory bandwidth, and up to 96GB of fast, low-latency unified memory.
  Matthew Panzarino for TechCrunch:The work tha
  
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• Ozempic Is Cracking Open the US Obesity Debate. Here's What to Know - CNET

  07-02-2023 16:00
  
  Ozempic is approved to treat diabetes. Now the drug and a higher-dose version of it are being prescribed for weight loss.
  
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• OnePlus Premieres Its First Android Tablet, the 11.6-Inch OnePlus Pad - CNET

  07-02-2023 16:00
  
  The unique premium tablet connects seamlessly to OnePlus phones and comes with a pen and keyboard cover.
  
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• OnePlus Made a Mechanical Keyboard That You'll Want to Get Your Hands On - CNET

  07-02-2023 16:00
  
  Co-engineered with premier keyboard-maker Keychron, the OnePlus Featuring Keyboard 81 Pro promises a user experience as pleasing as the company's phones.
  
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