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• Google Discontinues Google Glass AR Headset Again - CNET

  15-03-2023 23:59
  
  The second iteration of the headset was geared toward the business sector rather than consumers.
  
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• Gene Munster: Apple stock is safe harbor for the next 6 stormy months

  15-03-2023 23:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss whether the recent news from the banking sector has changed Munster’s tech outlook, Foxconn’s recent warning on consumer electronic demand, and more. Munster says that Apple is probably the safest place to be when it comes to navigating the next 6 months.
  MacDailyNews Take: Apple remains woefully undervalued.
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• Here’s what happens when you trade in your iPhone

  15-03-2023 22:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  Theoretically, trade-in programs save iPhones from ending up in a landfill or sitting in a drawer. But trade-in programs also generate a nice amount of money.
  Apple’s iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
  Joanna Stern for The Wall Street Journal:Analyst firm IDC calculates that over 282 million secondhand smartphones shipped in 2022. (Those include refurbished and just plain used.) While that is substantially less than the 1.2 billion new smartphones shipped that year, IDC projects the secondhand m
  
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• March Madness 2023: How to Watch and Stream Wednesday's First Four, Full Tournament Schedule, Bracket and More - CNET

  15-03-2023 22:00
  
  The final two games for college basketball's First Four take place tonight.
  
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• Best PlayStation Deals: Save on Games, Headsets, Refurb Consoles and More - CNET

  15-03-2023 21:30
  
  Expanding your gaming setup has never been easier with these deals on PlayStation accessories.
  
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• World Baseball Classic 2023: How to Watch Team USA vs. Colombia Tonight From Anywhere - CNET

  15-03-2023 21:09
  
  The US needs a win tonight to advance out of pool play and into the WBC quarterfinals.
  
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• Apple expected to increase iPhone 15 Pro prices

  15-03-2023 21:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to Jeff Pu, a tech analyst at Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong International Securities, Apple’s next-generation iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra (née Pro Max) will likely be more expensive than previous Pro models.
  Apple’s flagship iPhone 14 Pro Max
  Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:In a research note this week, Pu predicted the iPhone 15 Pro models will see a price increase due to several rumored hardware upgrades, including a titanium frame, solid-state buttons
  
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• The new AirPods Pro with 2x active noise cancellation are $50 off right now

  15-03-2023 19:40 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. In a coincidence, Apple released a new ad for the AirPods Pro 2 that spotlights their improved active noise cancellation featuring a cover of The Pixies’ “Where is My Mind” by Tkay Maidza.The 2nd-gen AirPods Pro have th
  
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• Best AT&T Phones in 2023 - CNET

  15-03-2023 19:37
  
  Whether you want the latest iPhone or a shiny Android phone, these are the best smartphones on AT&T right now.
  
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• AI Gets Smarter, Safer, More Visual With GPT-4 Update, OpenAI Says - CNET

  15-03-2023 19:28
  
  If you subscribe to ChatGPT Plus, you can try it out now.
  
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• Best iPad Deals: Save $99 on Latest iPad Air or iPad Mini and More - CNET

  15-03-2023 19:27
  
  There are plenty of great deals on Apple's current-gen iPad models.
  
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• Spotify looks to charge extra for its Apple Music lossless rival which Apple includes for no extra cost

  15-03-2023 19:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Spotify’s “lossless” audio, Spotify HiFi, for which Spotify planned (and seemingly still plans) to charge extra, has seen its release pushed back after Apple released Apple Music Lossless for no extra cost for users.
  Spotify HiFi is M.I.A.
  Tammy Rogers for iMore:Talking to the Co-president, Gustav Söderström, The Verge has done some reading between the lines, connecting that Spotify was planning to make users pay extra for Spotify HiFi, along with other benefits like
  
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• The iPhone 15 Pro might start at more than $1,000 in first-ever price hike

  15-03-2023 18:57 via macworld.com
  
  Apple fans have plenty of reasons to look forward to the launch of the iPhone 15 later this year, but they may also need to prepare for a bigger financial hit. According to the latest rumors, the iPhone 15 Pro will get a price hike for the first time since the $999 phone was introduced in 2017.Jeff Pu of Haitong International Securities, dropped the bombshell in a research note (via MacRumors) this week. The introduction of hardware upgrades such as solid-state buttons, USB-C, a titanium frame,
  
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• This $15 Citrus Juicer Squeezes Circles Around the Competition - CNET

  15-03-2023 18:56
  
  Juicing limes for margarita night is no longer a burden.
  
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• Try DuckDuckGo's New AI Feature, DuckAssist, Now for Free - CNET

  15-03-2023 18:40
  
  DuckAssist isn't a chatbot, so you shouldn't get weird responses like you can with some other AI tools.
  
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• Zipline's New Drone Brings Aerial Delivery Closer for Millions More of Us - CNET

  15-03-2023 18:37
  
  The new aircraft are in testing and should go into service by early 2024.
  
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• iOS 16.4 beta 4 arrives, bringing new emoji and several enhancements

  15-03-2023 18:27 via macworld.com
  
  Typically, the next iOS minor release goes into beta within a day or two of the prior version’s main public release. So, when iOS 16.3 was released back on January 23, we expected the 16.4 beta to begin on January 24. It’s unusual, but iOS 16.4’s first beta release finally arrived on February 16, over three weeks later. Its contemporaries (iPadOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4, and macOS 13.3) also entered beta at the same time. We expect a final release of iOS 16.4 will likely come in Mar
  
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• macOS Ventura 13.3 beta 4 is now available

  15-03-2023 18:19 via macworld.com
  
  Following several rumors from credible sources that claim Apple is preparing to launch a 15-inch MacBook Air next month, possibly with an M3 processor, Apple has released the fourth beta of macOS 13.3 to developers who are part of the Apple Developer Program. The public beta will likely follow in a day or two.macOS 13.3 will include several new emoji and the return of the Home app architecture upgrade that was removed last year. Additionally, the release notes say macOS Ventura 13.3 includes a
  
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• Apple reportedly delaying some employee bonuses

  15-03-2023 18:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Some Apple employees who were expecting a bonus in April will have to wait until October, according to a new report in Bloomberg News. Apple is also more closely monitoring travel budgets and limited hiring for some vacant positions, according to the report.Kif Leswing for CNBC:Some teams were on a twice-a-year schedule with bonus payouts in April and October, according to the report, but now they’ll receive the full amount in the fall. Apple is also more closely watching travel budgets an
  
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• Get a brand-new M1 MacBook Air for $800 in this incredible deal

  15-03-2023 17:51 via macworld.com
  
  Apple may be releasing an M3 MacBook Air this year, but the M1 version is still a fantastic laptop. And today it’s down to an incredible price: Amazon is selling the M1 MacBook Air with 256GB of storage for $800, a savings of $199, matching the lowest price we’ve ever seen.The MacBook Air has the original M1 processor with seven GPU cores, but it’s still plenty fast enough for everyday tasks like email and web browsing. It’s also whisper-quiet with a gorgeous 13.2-inch r
  
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• NASA Previews New Moonwalker Spacesuits From Axiom - CNET

  15-03-2023 17:48
  
  Axiom was tapped to design the suits for the 2025 Artemis III mission.
  
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• Google Doodle Celebrates Flavorful Filipino Adobo - CNET

  15-03-2023 17:33
  
  Google's logo has been revamped to spotlight the soulful dish.
  
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• Turns Out Beauty Sleep Is Real. Here's How Sleep Affects Your Appearance - CNET

  15-03-2023 17:08
  
  Quality sleep is the key for a refreshed appearance.
  
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• New Zipline Drone Brings Aerial Delivery Closer for Millions More of Us - CNET

  15-03-2023 17:05
  
  The new aircraft are in testing and should go into service by early 2024.
  
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• Grammarly's New AI Tool Is More Than a Spell-Checker - CNET

  15-03-2023 17:02
  
  GrammarlyGo, the new tool, will arrive in April. Here's what you should know before then.
  
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• Apple’s iPhone assembler has $100 million of ‘indirect exposure’ to Silicon Valley Bank collapse

  15-03-2023 17:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s main iPhone assembler has indirect exposure to Silicon Valley Bank’s meltdown of about $100 million, joining the ranks of finance and tech firms shaken by the bank’s collapse.Debby Wu for Bloomberg News:Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. parked capital with investment funds that in turn funneled money into startups that banked with the California lender, Chairman Young Liu said. It’s now going through its books carefully but anticipates minimal impact s
  
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• Duolingo Launches New AI-Powered Subscription Tier - CNET

  15-03-2023 16:55
  
  The company has implemented GPT-4 features in a limited amount of language courses.
  
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• Apple turns its gorgeous new logo design into wallpaper for your iPhone and Mac

  15-03-2023 16:31 via macworld.com
  
  To celebrate the grand opening of its latest retail store in Korea, Apple has created a new logo to reflect the city’s “colorful lights and lively energy.” And you can download it right now for your Apple device.The logo has the feel of an Apple event invitation, with a swirling, colorful Apple logo set against a black screen. Apple is offering a single high-resolution download that can be cropped to fit any Apple device. The company has offered wallpapers to celebrate major s
  
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• Get Your Hands on a $350 Pair of AKG Headphones for Just $60 - CNET

  15-03-2023 16:19
  
  Right now at Harman Audio, you can snag the high-end AKG Y600NC over-ear headphones for a whopping 83% off.
  
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• Apple generates an amazing $2.4 million in annual revenue per employee

  15-03-2023 16:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has consistently been the most efficient of the major U.S. technology companies when measured on revenue generated per employee – some $2.4 million annually.Adam Clark for Barron’s:Apple generated around $2.4 million in revenue per employee in its latest fiscal year and has averaged around $2.1 million on the same metric over the past five years, according to FactSet.That far outstrips Facebook-owner Meta, which generated $1.35 million in revenue per employee in 2022 — be
  
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• iPhone 14 Pro vs. Pixel 7 Pro Cameras Tested: Which Takes Better Photos? - CNET

  15-03-2023 16:00
  
  Both these top-end phones take amazing photos, but which one does it better? We test both side-by-side to find out.
  
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• What Your Dreams Mean, According to Sleep Experts - CNET

  15-03-2023 15:45
  
  Here's how to decode some of the most common dreams.
  
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• Apple trims hiring and bonuses as revenue dips, but steers clear of layoffs

  15-03-2023 15:34 via macworld.com
  
  Apple is cutting costs in an attempt “to streamline operations during uncertain times,” according to a new report. The company is reducing the frequency of some employee bonuses, limiting hiring, and choosing not to replace some employees who have left.Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, citing “people with knowledge of the situation … (who) asked not to be identified because the plan hasn’t been announced publicly,” writes that a belt-tightening operation began
  
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• Get Luminar Neo AI-Powered Photo Editing Software for $71 - CNET

  15-03-2023 15:12
  
  Get a lifetime subscription to this cutting-edge photo editing software that uses AI to make transforming your photos a breeze and save over $325.
  
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• From the iPhone 15 to an AR/VR Headset: Apple Products to Expect in 2023 - CNET

  15-03-2023 15:08
  
  Piecing Apple's product launch history together with reports and leaks could give us a hint at what's to come.
  
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• Major Apple assembler Foxconn ramps up investment outside China

  15-03-2023 15:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Foxconn, which assembles around 70% of Apple’s iPhones, has been diversifying production away from CCP-controlled China, whose quixotic “Zero-COVID” lockdowns and restrictions disrupted its “iPhone City” plant last year. The company also seeks to avoid a potential hit to its business from mounting trade tensions between Beijing and Washington.
  The logo of electronics contract manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, is dis
  
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• How long does Apple support iPhones?

  15-03-2023 15:00 via macworld.com
  
  If you are thinking of buying an older iPhone, or wondering whether it’s worth updating your current handset, one important factor to consider is for how long Apple will be offering support for that handset.There are two ways in which Apple supports iPhones. One is the software – ensuring that any bugs and security flaws are addressed. The other is the hardware – providing the parts and labour to fix a problem with your phone (for a price, of course).It’s for this reason
  
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• 6 Things to Do if You Have Morning Anxiety - CNET

  15-03-2023 15:00
  
  Your anxiety may be worse in the morning. Here's how to manage it.
  
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• Oura Ring Can Now Tell if You're a Morning Person - CNET

  15-03-2023 14:55
  
  New sleep-tracking features include seeing your chronotype and monitoring sleep regularity.
  
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• The New Push to Make Google and Facebook Pay for Journalism - CNET

  15-03-2023 14:46
  
  The issue is already being complicated by AI.
  
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• Rosetta Stone's Lifetime License Covers 25 Different Languages and It's $120 Off Right Now - CNET

  15-03-2023 14:45
  
  Don't miss your chance to get signed up for just $179 right now.
  
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• JBL's Charge 4 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Is Back to Its All Time Low of $92 - CNET

  15-03-2023 14:30
  
  You can grab this portable waterproof speaker with up to 20 hours of playtime for 39% less right now.
  
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• WWDC 2023: Everything you need to know about Apple’s developers conference

  15-03-2023 14:19 via macworld.com
  
  Of the big Apple events of the year, WWDC is the most reliable: In each of the past 16 Junes, like clockwork, Apple has held a big get-together for its developer partners and announced a raft of important software updates. The September iPhone launch and the March/April spring event seem almost unpredictable by comparison.In this article, we list the major announcements (and some of the smaller titbits) you can expect to hear about at WWDC 2023 this June. Some of these–updates to the five
  
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• T-Mobile Is Buying Mint Mobile in Potential $1.35B Deal - CNET

  15-03-2023 14:16
  
  Ryan Reynolds' phone company will have a new owner.
  
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• Snag a Video Doorbell for as Little as $20 With Refurb Models on Sale at Woot - CNET

  15-03-2023 14:14
  
  If you don't mind some scratches and scrapes, this is a good chance to get your hands on a Ring or Blink video doorbell at a great price.
  
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• iOS: Every version released so far

  15-03-2023 14:14 via macworld.com
  
  iOS is at the heart of the iPhone experience. It’s the operating system on which everything else sits, while also delivering plenty of features and dedicated apps built by Apple itself. If you’ve ever wondered about when versions came out, how you can check the one you’re currently using, or how to update to the latest iteration, we have the answers. Here’s our whistlestop tour of iOS.If you have similar questions about macOS, you can read our comprehensive guide to Mac
  
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• Save On Your Next Home Energy Upgrade With These Incentives - CNET

  15-03-2023 14:00
  
  You can take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credits now, but you'll have to wait a little longer for the rebates.
  
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates for March 15, 2023: Rates Decline - CNET

  15-03-2023 14:00
  
  Multiple important refinance rates dropped this week. Though refinance rates change daily, experts expect rates to continue to climb.
  
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• Here Are Mortgage Rates for March 15, 2023: Rates Slip - CNET

  15-03-2023 14:00
  
  This week, quite a few important mortgage rates ticked downward, though rates remain high compared to a year ago. If you're in the market for a home loan, see how your payments might be affected by inflation.
  
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• Apple TV+ announces new comedy series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson

  15-03-2023 13:58 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ this week announced a series order for a new, 10-episode half-hour comedy that reunites stars Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey. Created by Emmy Award winner David West Read (upcoming “The Big Door Prize,” “Schitt’s Creek” and Broadway’s “& Juliet”), who will also serve as executive producer, the new comedy will be produced for Apple TV+ by Skydance Television.The untitled comedy is a heartfelt odd couple love story revolving ar
  
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