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• Mixed-reality distortion field: Is Tim Cook’s legacy doomed?

  14-03-2023 23:44 via macworld.com
  
  Once again it’s do-or-die time for Apple!The Financial Times says “Tim Cook bets on Apple’s mixed-reality headset to secure his legacy” (subscription required).The stakes are high for Cook.He’s one bad annual review away from glumly having to fill out an application at the Cupertino Best Buy.The headset will be Apple’s first new computing platform to have been developed entirely under his leadership. The iPhone, iPad and even Watch were all originally conceiv
  
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• Apple expected to release a slew of new products in 2023

  14-03-2023 22:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  If the reports turn out to be accurate, 2023 could mark several firsts for Apple’s product lineup. We may see the company’s first AR/VR headset, the first iPhone with USB-C, the first 15-inch MacBook Air, Apple’s M3 chips in Macs, including iMac, and more.Already in early 2023, Apple has released a new yellow version of the iPhone 14, an updated HomePod, a Mac Mini with the M2 and M2 Pro chips, and MacBook Pro computers with the new M2 Pro and M2 Max.
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• Microsoft Cuts Team Focused on AI Ethics, Report Says - CNET

  14-03-2023 21:34
  
  The group reportedly played a key role in making sure Microsoft's AI principles were actually built into its products.
  
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• The newest AirPods Pro are on sale for an all-time low of $200 right now

  14-03-2023 21:09 via macworld.com
  
  Apple’s newest AirPods Pro get our full recommendation at their full $249 price, but they’re even better when they’re on sale. Amazon is selling the new AirPods Pro for $200, a savings of $49, and matching the best price we’ve ever seen.The 2nd-gen AirPods Pro have the same design as the ultra-popular original model, but they’re completely redesigned on the inside. The new model has longer battery life (6 hours vs 4.5 hours) and much improved audio quality and feat
  
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• Apple Watch Ultra expected to make major advance with micro-LED display

  14-03-2023 21:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  DigiTimes is reporting that future generation Apple Watch Ultra will make a major advance with a micro-LED display, expected to be released in 2024 or 2025. Further, Apple plans to eventually bring the technology to iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks, the report states.
  Apple Watch Ultra
  Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:Apple has been actively developing microLED technology since it acquired California-based company LuxVue in 2014. Given that microLED display production remains challenging, manufacturing c
  
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• 5 of the Best Treadmills for Cardio Workouts - CNET

  14-03-2023 21:00
  
  Find the perfect treadmill to complete your home gym.
  
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• How to watch Apple TV+ on a Windows PC

  14-03-2023 20:26 via macworld.com
  
  Apple TV+ has plenty of decent shows worth watching, including Ted Lasso, Mythic Quest, The Morning Show, Severance and a number of other new ones on their way. While Apple devices come with a dedicated Apple TV+ app built in, the same isn’t true for Windows users.
  That doesn’t mean you have to miss out. You’ve always been able to enjoy Apple TV+ shows on the web, and now Apple even has a TV app for Windows PCs.What is Apple TV+?Launched in November 2019, Apple TV+ is the comp
  
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• Apple’s mixed-reality headset launch could be a key stock catalyst

  14-03-2023 20:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple shareholders hoping for a push to the share price may need to wait until the start of summer when the company’s long-awaited mixed-reality (AR + VR) reality headset could finally launch.
  Artist’s rendering based on the images of Apple’s AR headset. Created by The Information.
  Adam Clark for Barron’s:Apple looks in some ways to be the strongest of the major U.S. technology companies. It hasn’t had to implement mass layoffs and it’s poised to benefit from
  
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• AI Gets Smarter, Safer, More Visual With GPT-4 Release, OpenAI Says - CNET

  14-03-2023 19:42
  
  ChatGPT Plus subscribers can try it out now.
  
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• FTC Finalizes $245M Fine Against Epic Games to Refund Fortnite Players - CNET

  14-03-2023 19:37
  
  The "free" game made a killing off of accidental charges. Now Epic Games will have to give some of that back.
  
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• Use Shortcuts to save iPhone battery by automatically controlling Wi-Fi behavior

  14-03-2023 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  With geofencing, you can have your iPhone turn Wi-Fi on and off by itself, or change just about any setting, whenever you leave or arrive at home, work, etc.
  Use Shortcuts to save iPhone battery by automatically controlling Wi-Fi behavior
  William Gallagher for AppleInsider:Apple has included a way for your iPhone to register that you’ve left home, or any specific place. It’s through a Shortcut automation action, which means once you’ve set it up, you can have your iPhone do any
  
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• Google Updates Health Information, Search Features at 'Check Up' Event - CNET

  14-03-2023 18:55
  
  Updates may make it easier to re-enroll in Medicaid and find low-cost health clinics. Google also expands its AI initiatives for health care.
  
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• Apple is reportedly working on turning AirPods into a ‘health tool’ to boost hearing

  14-03-2023 18:18 via macworld.com
  
  AirPods have been a huge success for Apple, but now the market has many earbuds that are just as good (or better), and Apple lead isn’t what it used to be. So Apple needs to evolve the AirPods, and according to a new report, health, not music, will be the next area for innovation.In the paid section of his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman predicts that AirPods will be upgraded with the “ability to get hearing data of some sort” within the next two year
  
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• Apple to start selling wallet-ready AirTag competitor, Chipolo CARD Spot

  14-03-2023 18:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s online store will begin selling the Chipolo CARD Spot item tracker on March 14th, MacRumors reports citing a Chipolo spokesperson. The CARD Spot supports Apple’s Find My app, however, the circular Chipolo ONE Spot – a more direct AirTag competitor will not be sold by Apple.
  Chipolo CARD Spot
  Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:Priced at $35, the Chipolo CARD Spot is a card-shaped item tracker designed for use with wallets. The accessory allows you to easily track the location o
  
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• Watch Champions League Soccer: Livestream Man City vs. RB Leipzig From Anywhere - CNET

  14-03-2023 18:00
  
  It's all to play for in this second-leg fixture as Pep Guardiola's side take on Red Bull's finest for a place in the quarter-finals.
  
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• Facebook Parent Meta To Cut Another 10K Jobs - CNET

  14-03-2023 17:45
  
  The social media company plans to cut 10,000 jobs and close hiring on 5,000 open positions.
  
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• Google Pixel Fold Rumored to Launch in June - CNET

  14-03-2023 17:35
  
  The tech giant could release its first foldable phone this summer.
  
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• Best Roku Device Deals: Roku Streaming Stick 4K on Sale for $39 - CNET

  14-03-2023 17:35
  
  We've rounded up the best discounts currently available on some of our favorite streaming devices.
  
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• Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - CNET

  14-03-2023 17:21
  
  Sleep apnea can rob you of a good night's rest.
  
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• Woot Knocks $55 Off Top-Rated Beats Fit Pro Earbuds - CNET

  14-03-2023 17:17
  
  With a lightweight design and impressive noise canceling, these are our favorite workout earbuds on the market.
  
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• ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3: Team love revitalized discouraged players

  14-03-2023 17:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Pundits expect Ted Lasso’s AFC Richmond soccer team to finish in last place in England’s Premiere League and be relegated, but in Season Three of the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso,” the folksy American coach spurs team love.
  Ted Lasso returns to Apple TV+ on Wednesday, March 15, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 31st.
  Danielle Broadway for Reuters:Even with those headwinds, the eternally upbeat Coach Lasso played by Jason Sudeikis has infused
  
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• YouTube TV Bringing Multiview to March Madness - CNET

  14-03-2023 17:00
  
  Subscribers will be able to watch up to four preselected streams at once.
  
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• This Mophie Travel Charger Is Discounted to $66 Right Now (Save $34) - CNET

  14-03-2023 17:00
  
  Grab this wireless charging station that folds up for easy transport and can support up to four devices at once.
  
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• Exploding Kittens' Throw Throw Expansion Pack Provides Defense Against Flying Burritos - CNET

  14-03-2023 17:00
  
  Block Block Burrito adds happy tortilla shields to the company's dodgeball card games.
  
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• Save $250 on the OnePlus 10 Pro and Get a Great Phone at a Great Price - CNET

  14-03-2023 16:25
  
  Get ultra-fast charging, an impressive 50MP camera, 5G connectivity and much more for just $550 right now at Amazon.
  
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• Google to Unveil New Health Updates at Annual 'Check Up' Event - CNET

  14-03-2023 16:02
  
  The search giant is introducing an easier way for people to re-enroll in Medicaid and further dipping its toe into AI for health care.
  
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• Court revives Apple, Google, Cisco challenge to U.S. patent-review policy

  14-03-2023 16:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple, Google, Cisco, and others can sue the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to challenge a rule that reduced the number of patent-validity proceedings at a USPTO tribunal, a U.S. appeals court said Monday.Blake Brittain for Reuters:The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a California federal court’s decision to dismiss the companies’ lawsuit and said the agency may have failed to go through a required public notice-and-comment rulemaking process.
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• OnePlus 11 vs. Pixel 7 Pro Cameras Tested: Which Is Better? - CNET

  14-03-2023 16:00
  
  The OnePlus 11 and Google Pixel 7 Pro have great triple cameras. We tested both devices to figure out which is the best at taking pictures.
  
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• Google's New AI Tools for Gmail, Docs Can Write Drafts For You - CNET

  14-03-2023 15:33
  
  The search giant is testing generative writing and other AI features for its Workspace apps.
  
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• Amazon Shows Off Terminals for Its Upcoming Satellite Internet Service - CNET

  14-03-2023 15:33
  
  The retail giant expects Project Kuiper to eventually serve "tens of millions of customers."
  
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• First real-world Reality Pro headset leak might have spoiled a key design element

  14-03-2023 15:16 via macworld.com
  
  After months of vague descriptions and feature overviews, we may have just gotten our first sighting of Apple’s long-awaited Reality Pro AR/VR headset, thanks to a component leak posted yesterday to Twitter. But doubts remain over the legitimacy of the images, which may yet prove to be fake or the result of a misunderstanding.Twitter user Mr White (@MrWhite128), a source of leaks who has provided some accurate info in the past, shared four photos purportedly showing parts of the mixed-rea
  
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• Accessorize Your iPhone, Apple Watch and More With Deals Starting at $10 - CNET

  14-03-2023 15:05
  
  Power adapters, wireless MagSafe chargers, AirTag loops, Apple Watch bands and more are on sale now.
  
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• The Guardian returns to Apple News in UK, drawn back by new sales opportunities

  14-03-2023 14:58 via macdailynews.com
  
  Drawn back by new sales opportunities, The Guardian has decided to return to Apple News in the UK to enhance its reach and revenues.
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  William Turvill for Press Gazette.:The publisher was one of the first news outlets to sign up to Apple News when it launched in the UK in 2015 but chose to withdraw its content in 2017. In the US, The New York Times ditched Apple News in 2020. The Guardian has been on Apple News in the US since 2020 and Australia since 2021.
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• Keep Your Coffee at the Perfect Temperature With Ember's Discounted Smart Mug - CNET

  14-03-2023 14:32
  
  These self-heating mugs keep your drink at the perfect temperature for hours, and today only you can pick one up for up to $30 off.
  
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• Amazon's 2nd-Gen Echo Auto Is Down to $40 Right Now - CNET

  14-03-2023 14:16
  
  Take Alexa on the road with this hands-free car accessory that can stream music, make phone calls and more.
  
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• Save Over $80 on One of Our Absolute Favorite Pairs of Sony Earbuds - CNET

  14-03-2023 14:07
  
  Sony's WF-1000XM4 earbuds scored top marks thanks to their impressive sound quality and noise-canceling capabilities, and right now you can snag a pair for $198.
  
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• ClamXAV review: Basic antivirus protection for an annual price

  14-03-2023 14:05 via macworld.com
  
  At a GlanceExpert's Rating
  ProsEffective antivirus protectionConsCharges an annual subscription for basic malware protection with no other featuresOur VerdictClamXAV for Mac offers solid antivirus protection. But for a product that requires an annual subscription, it’s lacking in advanced features.Some security programs offer a wide range of tools and advanced features to not only combat malware but to protect you from ransomware, phishing attacks, suspicious websites, intrusive online ads
  
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• Mortgage Rates on March 14, 2023: Rates Cool Off - CNET

  14-03-2023 14:00
  
  A couple of important mortgage rates slid lower over the last seven days, though rates remain high compared to a year ago.
  
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• Here Are Today's Refinance Rates, March 14, 2023: Rates Retreat - CNET

  14-03-2023 14:00
  
  Multiple important refinance rates fell over the last seven days. The Fed's interest rate hikes have affected the refinance market.
  
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• Best Business Checking Accounts for March 2023 - CNET

  14-03-2023 14:00
  
  Many of these business checking accounts offer high APYs and low fees -- some even come with attractive bonuses.
  
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• Apple AirPods said to get new health tracking features

  14-03-2023 13:50 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to a new report, Apple could add hearing health features to its AirPods line of true wireless earphones.
  AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
  Andrew Griffin for The Independent:The company has been rumoured to be working on using its earphones as health sensors since even before they were released – and now the company might be looking to make them into more of a “health tool”, according to a report from Bloomberg.
  That could include getting hearing data and sending it back t
  
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• Snag a Segway Ninebot F40 Scooter for Just $604 (Save $196) - CNET

  14-03-2023 13:16
  
  This battery-powered scooter is an environmentally friendly way to zip around your city.
  
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• Apple Products to Expect in 2023: iPhone 15, AR/VR Headset and More - CNET

  14-03-2023 13:00
  
  Rumors, reports and leaks may provide valuable hints at what's to come from Apple this year.
  
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• Garmin's New Handheld GPS Devices Offer Boosted Battery Life and Improved Positional Accuracy - CNET

  14-03-2023 12:31
  
  The GPSMAP 67 Series and eTrex SE are available now.
  
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• 27-inch iMac Pro 2023: What you need to know about the rumors

  14-03-2023 12:16 via macworld.com
  
  Until March 2022 Apple sold two sizes of iMac. It used to be the case that the smaller model was more suited to home users due to its less powerful processor and integrated graphics, while the larger 27-inch model, with its more powerful processor and discrete graphics, was meant to be powerful enough for high-end users like designers and others in the creative industries.
  Apple introduced a 24-inch iMac in 2021 that replaced what used to be a 21.5-inch iMac. We hoped following the introduction
  
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• iPhone 14 Plus (yellow) review: A great phone with a not-so-great price

  14-03-2023 12:15 via macworld.com
  
  At a glanceExpert's Rating
  ProsComes in a variety of colors, now including yellowFantastic battery lifeTerrific performance and video qualityConsImage processing no longer best-in-classExpensiveNot much of a leap over the iPhone 13Our VerdictThe problem with the iPhone 14 Plus is its price. It’s a very good phone, a modest but welcome upgrade over the iPhone 13. But it doesn’t justify its $900 price tag, especially when it’s so closely priced to the Pro models that give you so
  
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• There’s a new reality distortion field because Tim Cook is doomed

  14-03-2023 11:30 via macworld.com
  
  Once again it’s do-or-die time for Apple!The Financial Times says “Tim Cook bets on Apple’s mixed-reality headset to secure his legacy” (subscription required).The stakes are high for Cook.He’s one bad annual review away from glumly having to fill out an application at the Cupertino Best Buy.The headset will be Apple’s first new computing platform to have been developed entirely under his leadership. The iPhone, iPad and even Watch were all originally conceiv
  
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• Apple @ Work Podcast: Cisco and Apple – better together

  14-03-2023 11:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple @ Work is brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates 5 different applications on a single Apple-only platform, allowing Businesses to easily and automatically deploy, manage & protect all their Apple devices. Over 38,000 organizations leverage Mosyle solutions to automate the deployment,  management, and security of millions of Apple devices daily. Request a FREE account today and discover
  
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• Read best-selling nonfiction books in just 15 minutes with Headway

  14-03-2023 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Everyone strives to be as efficient with their time as possible. But, even so, there’s always room for improvement, right? Which is why, if you’re looking for more ways to use your limited hours wisely, then you should add Headway to your routine. And since their premium lifetime subscription is on sale this week, it’s definitely budget-friendly.Headway is an app that provides summaries of best-selling non-fiction books that can be consumed in just 15 minutes. W
  
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• 5 Healthy Snacks Worth Picking Up At Costco - CNET

  14-03-2023 09:00
  
  Stock up on these snacks for a quick and satisfying bite.
  
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