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• Check out BLUETTI’s special limited-time deals on home battery backup bundles

  23-03-2023 23:58 via 9to5mac.com
  BLUETTI is offering a special limited-time deal on two AC300 + B300 home battery backup bundles. But don’t wait! This fantastic sale on incredible battery power ends on March 30.more…
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• This ‘horrific’ Apple Music bug is syncing playlists with different users’ libraries

  23-03-2023 23:35 via macworld.com
  
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  When you launch Apple Music to choose one of your playlists, you expect to see a familiar list. But over the past few weeks, many Apple Music users have been seeing other people’s playlists among their own due to an increasingly widespread Apple Music bug.As spotlighted by Redditor adh1003, who said it “appears to be a truly horrific bug in the Apple Music servers themselves,” the Apple Music app has been arbitrarily deleting playlists in some users’ accounts and
  
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• ‘Caset’ collaborative playlist app now features seamless sync with Apple Music

  23-03-2023 23:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Music still doesn’t offer collaborative playlists, but Caset is an iOS app that solves that problem by letting users create collaborative “mixtapes” with their friends. With its latest update, Caset now offers seamless sync with Apple Music, making collaborative mixtapes even easier to manage.more…
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• I've Tried Over 20 Meal Delivery Services. This Is the Best - CNET

  23-03-2023 22:38
  
  Healthy, delicious and not wildly expensive. This meal subscription vaults to the top of our favorites list.
  
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• Switching Phone Carriers in 2023: What to Know Before Changing Providers - CNET

  23-03-2023 22:00
  
  Before you switch your wireless service, you'll want to make sure you have the answers to these questions.
  
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• 7 Best Mental Health Apps to Boost Your Happiness - CNET

  23-03-2023 22:00
  
  Mental health apps can help you cope with daily struggles like stress and anxiety. You can talk to a therapist, track your mood and even connect with others from a single app.
  
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• Tesla competitor Lucid Air luxury EV gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

  23-03-2023 21:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After being rumored as coming with an update for some time, luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid has officially announced wireless CarPlay and Android Auto are now available and come standard with its connectivity suite.more…
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• Apple scrubs Sprint references from its online store and ends iPhone activations

  23-03-2023 21:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Three years after the T-Mobile acquisition of Sprint was completed, Apple has now removed all references to Sprint from its online store. The company is also no longer allowing customers to activate iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch devices through Sprint.more…
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• 9to5Mac Daily: March 23, 2023 – Apple cracks down on remote work, more

  23-03-2023 21:28 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• The best laptop of 2023 is Apple’s MacBook Air – The Verge

  23-03-2023 21:16 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Verge’s pick for the best laptop of 2023 is Apple’s MacBook Air. Calling it “a device that does just about everything right,” The Verge says the MacBook Air “is a great pick for productivity, browsing, and even light gaming.”
  Apple’s current 13.6-inch M2 MacBook Air in Starlight
  Monica Chin for The Verge:Our current pick for the best laptop of 2023 is the MacBook Air…
  The M2 processor inside isn’t as fast or powerful as the M1 Pro or M1
  
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• YouTube TV Price Increase: Here's What It's Going to Cost You Each Month - CNET

  23-03-2023 21:00
  
  Current subscribers will see the higher rate starting April 18, but new customers are being charged right now.
  
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• The 6 Best Alarm Clocks of 2023 - CNET

  23-03-2023 21:00
  
  How you wake up matters. That's why we've rounded up the six best alarm clocks that will help you wake up easier each morning.
  
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• What’s coming in Apple’s iOS 17?

  23-03-2023 20:50 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple will be unveiling iOS 17 operating system for iPhones at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June and the rumor mill is pretty light this year, with WWDC just a few months away.Chance Miller for 9to5Mac:Whereas Apple hardware products leak months – or even years – ahead of time, software leaks are less common. This is because most hardware leaks come from Apple’s massive supply chain, rather than from inside Apple itself. The company is able to keep software lea
  
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• Best Phone Plan Deals: Free Streaming Services, Unlimited 5G and More - CNET

  23-03-2023 20:00
  
  Don't spend a fortune on your mobile service. Here are some ways to cut costs on your monthly phone plan.
  
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• An AirTag allegedly helped the DEA pull off a drug bust, but is that supposed to work?

  23-03-2023 19:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s AirTag item trackers have apparently caught the attention of the United States Drug Enforcement Agency. According to a new report from Forbes, the DEA recently used an AirTag to track the movements of a pill press machine, after it was intercepted by border agents.
  According to the report, which is based on a search warrant obtained by Forbes, the pill press machine was inside one of two packages from Shanghai, China that border agents intercepted last May. Those border agents cal
  
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• You Can Order a Free HIV Test on Grindr - CNET

  23-03-2023 19:52
  
  The dating app is partnering with a public health initiative to get more at-home tests to people in groups most affected by the virus.
  
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• IFTTT adding AI-based automations for Pro+ subscribers

  23-03-2023 19:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The popular automation platform IFTTT is taking a next step to help users increase productivity. With its latest update, IFTTT Pro+ subscribers now have access to AI-based automations for generating content.more…
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• Sonic Origins Plus Will Let You Play as Amy Rose - CNET

  23-03-2023 19:50
  
  Sonic returns to the PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch in June.
  
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• Apple increases number of ‘Apple Car’ test drivers for its autonomous fleet

  23-03-2023 19:27 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to the California DMV, where you can see “good enough for government work” exemplified on a daily basis, Apple has increased the number of drivers for its autonomous vehicles from 196 to 201 since January 2023.Stacey Butler for macReports:Apple has kept its fleet size steady at 67.
  The driverless program is still progressing slowly in California. Apple still has not applied for a driverless permit.
  The reported collisions for autonomous vehicles being tested in California i
  
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 426: iOS 16.4 features, SiriGPT, Apple TV+ theatrical ambitions

  23-03-2023 19:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Benjamin and Zac discuss all the cool features coming in iOS 16.4, and what old macOS habits they’ve carried across to the modern day. Zac gives his thoughts on the Kindle Scribe, and Apple dips its toe into the neural network language model hype train with a new Siri framework hidden in the tvOS beta. Plus, Apple TV+ wants to make a big splash in cinemas with plans for wide theatrical distribution of its original films going forward.
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• TikTok CEO Testifies Before Congress: Here Are Some of the Key Moments - CNET

  23-03-2023 19:06
  
  Lawmakers grilled CEO Shou Chew about ties to China and what the app is doing to protect young people.
  
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• C. auris Fungus Is an 'Increasing Threat,' CDC Says - CNET

  23-03-2023 19:04
  
  More infection protection is needed in health care facilities, the CDC says, where the dangerous fungus can spread and infect people who are already sick.
  
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• Italy vs. England Livestream: How to Watch Euro 2024 Qualifier Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

  23-03-2023 18:45
  
  Will Gareth Southgate's England claim revenge for their Euro 2020 defeat in this Group C clash in Naples?
  
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• Sonos may launch Move 2 portable speaker with line-in in time for summer

  23-03-2023 18:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This spring Sonos has launched its all-new Era 300 and Era 100 flagship speakers plus a new black option for its wired Outdoor Speakers. Now the next product the company is aiming to release is the second-generation Move speaker. Here are the upgrades that may come with the large, portable from Sonos.more…
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• Best Beats Headphone Deals: Save Up to $150 on Studio3, Fit Pro and More - CNET

  23-03-2023 18:30
  
  We've gathered all of the top Beats offers currently available.
  
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• Epic CEO Tim Sweeney claims Apple will either ‘try to crush the metaverse’ or ‘extract all the profit from it’

  23-03-2023 18:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple and Epic Games have more than their fair share of differences, particularly when it comes to the App Store. As both companies push forward with new augmented reality and virtual reality platforms, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney is already sounding the alarm about Apple’s behavior.more…
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• Garmin's Feature-Packed Enduro Fitness Watch Drops to Historic Low at Amazon - CNET

  23-03-2023 18:10
  
  This is almost $200 cheaper than we've ever seen it before, so don't miss out.
  
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• Genius Scan for iOS gets auto expense reports, doc type detection, more

  23-03-2023 18:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Award-winning iOS app Genius Scan is out with a valuable update today for iPhone and iPad. The new release brings automatic PDF/Excel expense reports, document type detection, a scan edit UI, and more.more…
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• Apple Reportedly Plans to Spend a Billion Dollars Per Year on Movies - CNET

  23-03-2023 18:01
  
  The reported increase in spending would allow it to partner with studios for distribution in theaters and raise the profile of Apple TV Plus.
  
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• Stop Dry Itchy Eyes With Things You Already Have in Your Home - CNET

  23-03-2023 18:00
  
  No allergies are not always to blame, but try these tips to feel better.
  
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• Best Mac Router 2023: Improve your connection with a new wireless router

  23-03-2023 17:57 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It’s hardly surprising that sales of routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems have soared in the last couple of years. The ‘new normal’ has seen many of us working and studying at home, and making Zoom calls on a daily basis. And, of course, the long months of lockdown saw a huge growth in the number of people signing up to streaming video services and playing online games.And now, just as things seem to be settling down a little, there’s another reason to think about buyi
  
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• Apple TV+ unveils first look at new comedy series ‘Platonic’ starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen; premieres globally May 24th

  23-03-2023 17:47 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ today unveiled the premiere date and a first look at “Platonic,” the upcoming 10-episode comedy series starring and executive produced by Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen and co-created, directed, and co-written by Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco. The half-hour comedy is set to make its global debut with the first three episodes on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 on Apple TV+, followed by new episodes weekly, every Wednesday.
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• Apple TV+ releases trailer for ‘Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker’ docuseries premiering April 7th

  23-03-2023 17:32 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ today released the official trailer for “Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker,” the new two-part documentary event from Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney (“Taxi to the Dark Side,” “Enron,” “The Armstrong Lie,” “Going Clear”) and Oscar-winning producer John Battsek (“One Day in September,” “Searching for Sugar Man,” “The Rescue, “The Deepest Breath”) will premiere globally on April
  
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• 10 Affordable Mother's Day Gift Ideas - CNET

  23-03-2023 17:00
  
  You don't need to spend a fortune to show your mom just how much you love her. Here are some affordable Mother's Day gift options.
  
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• Apple Pencil 2 hits $90 in Thursday’s best deals, Apple Watch Link Bracelets from $236, more

  23-03-2023 16:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of Thursday’s best deals are now up for grabs courtesy of 9to5Toys, with a series of Apple price cuts on tap. Leading the way to join all of the iPad discounts earlier in the week is the Apple Pencil 2 at $90. It is complemented by the OG Apple Pencil with USB-C adapter at $80. Not to mention, rare discounts on official Apple Watch Link Bracelets from $236 and the best price of the year on AirPods 2 at $90. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Brea
  
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• SoundHound bringing ChatGPT to its iOS and Android apps with tech to avoid ‘AI hallucinations’

  23-03-2023 16:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  SoundHound is the latest company to integrate OpenAI’s generative artificial intelligence. While it’s most well-known for its music recognition service, SoundHound is bringing ChatGPT to its Chat AI iOS and Android apps and adding its own special sauce to avoid “AI hallucinations.”more…
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• Watch March Madness 2023: Livestream Tonight's Sweet 16 Games on CBS and TBS - CNET

  23-03-2023 16:18
  
  The NCAA men's basketball tournament starts up again tonight with four games.
  
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• ‘Truly horrific’ Apple Music bug could send your playlists to someone else’s library

  23-03-2023 16:18 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  When you launch Apple Music to choose one of your playlists, you expect to see a familiar list. But over the past few weeks, many Apple Music users have been seeing other people’s playlists among their own due to an increasingly widespread Apple Music bug.As spotlighted by Redditor adh1003, the Apple Music app has been arbitrarily deleting playlists in some users’ accounts and adding other users’ playlists into other accounts. The bugs are seemingly related–once
  
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• Apple to spend $1 billion annually to produce films for Apple TV+ and wide theatrical release

  23-03-2023 16:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple plans to spend $1 billion a year to produce movies that will be released in theaters on on its Apple TV+ streaming service, Bloonberg News reports Thursday citing “people familiar with the company’s plans.”Thomas Buckley and Lucas Shaw for Bloomberg News:Apple has approached movie studios about partnering to release a few titles in theaters this year and a slate of more films in the future, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are private. The
  
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• If the iPad will never be the Mac, should the Mac be a better iPad?

  23-03-2023 16:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  There’s an ongoing debate about the future of the iPad and Mac as separate platforms. In a new column for Macworld, Jason Snell perfectly outlines the current state of both platforms, suggesting the iPad and Mac are “on a collision course, and something needs to change.”more…
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• Razer's Quest 2 VR Strap Hands-on Review: A Mostly Easy Fit - CNET

  23-03-2023 16:00
  
  Razer's first Quest 2 accessories borrow from CPAP headstrap design, with comfort considerations. I like the strap, but not the face plate.
  
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• Massive AKG Y600NC Headphone Deal Saves You $290 for a Limited Time - CNET

  23-03-2023 15:47
  
  This deal makes the headphones just $60 right now, a huge discount compared to the regular $350 price tag.
  
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• FTC Wants to Make It Easier to Cancel Subscriptions - CNET

  23-03-2023 15:19
  
  The so-called "click to cancel" requirement would make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up.
  
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• Apple is reportedly seeking to expand its football roster

  23-03-2023 15:17 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple is giving serious consideration to making what would presumably be a costly bid for Premier League football streaming rights, according to a new report.In an article that includes the contributions of well-known Apple leaker Mark Gurman and three other reporters–accompanied by an eccentric photo caption that makes us wonder if any of them know what a penalty kick is–Bloomberg claims Apple is looking at a deal that would allow the company to stream various U.K. soccer m
  
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• Save Up to 59% On EcoFlow Power Stations and Accessories - CNET

  23-03-2023 15:04
  
  Get portable power stations, solar panels and more, so you can keep your devices powered up wherever you go.
  
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• Why Apple’s mixed-reality headset can succeed where Google, Meta, and others failed

  23-03-2023 15:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is widely expected to debut a new mixed-reality headset (AR/VR) at its Worldwide Developer Conference in June, and it has reportedly already shown the device to its board of directors. There are multiple reasons why Apple’s mixed-reality headset why can succeed where Google, Meta, and others have failed.
  Apple mixed-reality headset concept by Antonio DeRosa
  Chris Neiger for The Motley Fool:The device will likely focus on a niche or two, and Apple already has years of AR experience un
  
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• Speed Up Your Recovery With a Refurbished Hyperice Massage Gun - CNET

  23-03-2023 15:00
  
  Hyperice makes some of our favorite budget-friendly massage guns for 2023, and right now you can pick up a factory-reconditioned model for even less.
  
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• Are You Eating the Same Meals Each Week? It Could Be Affecting Your Health - CNET

  23-03-2023 15:00
  
  Stop making the same meals each week. You might be missing out on key nutrients.
  
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• Hands-on: Fitness Stats 2 adds custom averages, comparisons, and more to lifetime activity totals

  23-03-2023 14:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Fitness Stats originally launched in 2020 as a simple and handy way to see your lifetime activity details across 12 categories including exercise time, calories, steps, cycling, running, walking, and swimming workouts (now that’s over 20). Today the app has received a major update with a new way to compare your activity based on custom time periods, see averages across days, weeks, months, and years, additional stats, custom sharing, and more.more…
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• TikTok CEO to Face Congress, Say It Has Solutions to Data Concerns - CNET

  23-03-2023 14:31
  
  Under the shadow of a possible ban, Shou Chew will try to convince lawmakers that TikTok can safeguard US data.
  
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