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• Twitter Now Offers Encrypted DMs, but Not Everyone Can Send Them - CNET

  11-05-2023 23:23
  
  "Try it, but don't trust it yet," said Twitter CEO Elon Musk of the new feature, which is only available to paying subscribers.
  
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• Apple Watch Ultra will be the first to get a micro-LED display

  11-05-2023 23:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to the latest rumor mill rumblings, Apple is working on micro-LED display technology for the iPhone, but it will not be the first Apple product to get it. That honor will go to the Apple Watch Ultra.Ali Salman for Wccftech:According to a paywalled report shared by DigiTimes, Apple has plans to release an iPhone with a microLED display in the future.The report mentions that the Apple Watch Ultra will be the first device to rock a microLED panel which is slated to release by the end of 2
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: May 11, 2023 – App Store data, iOS 17 leaker caught

  11-05-2023 23:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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• Facebook's Messenger App for Apple Watch Will Stop Working Soon - CNET

  11-05-2023 22:48
  
  You'll still get Messenger notifications on your Apple Watch, but you won't be able to reply.
  
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• Google Builds an AI Boost Into Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets - CNET

  11-05-2023 22:26
  
  Only Google-approved testers can try it out for now, though.
  
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• Disney+ loses another 4 million subscribers; share price plummets

  11-05-2023 22:10 via macdailynews.com
  
  Disney+ shed another 4 million subscribers in the first three months of 2023, marking the streamer’s second consecutive quarterly drop after closing 2022 with a loss of 2.4 million subscribers. Disney ended the quarter with 157.8 million subscribers at Disney+, significantly missing Wall Street’s estimate of 163.17 million subs.
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  Jennifer Maas for Variety:On Wednesday, CEO Bob Iger and Co. beat Wall Street esti
  
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• Best Beats Headphone Deals: Save Up to $170 on Studio3, Fit Pro and More - CNET

  11-05-2023 21:30
  
  We've gathered all of the top Beats offers currently available.
  
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• What Apple’s cash ‘problem’ means for AAPL investors

  11-05-2023 21:22 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has a problem that most of us would love: It has too much cash. For AAPL investors, that means massive buybacks and healthy dividends for years to come.Apple’s operating cash flow totaled $28.6 billion in its latest fiscal second quarter (ended April 1, 2023) during which the company spent $19.1 billion buying back 129 million AAPL shares and paid out $3.7 billion in dividends to investors.
  Sandy Ward for Morningstar:On the one hand, it’s good to be cash-rich because it gives a
  
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• Review: Sennheiser’s new Momentum 4 might not be AirPods Max, but it’s the next best thing

  11-05-2023 21:17 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Earlier in the spring we covered a discount on , to which readers chimed in that despite being $100 off, there are better options out there. One of the cited options at the top of everyone’s list is the Sennheiser Momentum 4, a recently-released pair of over ear headphones from one of the more beloved brands on the market. I’ve been daily driving these for the past month, and have to say that I agree. But just how well do they stack up against Apple’s flagship headphones? more
  
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• Google massively overpaying on iPhone trade-ins to lure switchers to its new Pixel Fold

  11-05-2023 20:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  At its annual Google I/O developer conference yesterday, Google announced a range of new hardware and software updates. One product that’s stealing most of the headlines is the long-awaited Google Pixel Fold, the company’s first foray into foldable smartphones.
  As our friends at 9to5Google have reported, the Pixel Fold will be available next month, and Google is hoping it can lure iPhone users with some impressively lucrative trade-in values.more…
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• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 433: Final Cut and Logic on iPad, 2023 Pride Band, even bigger iPhones

  11-05-2023 20:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Benjamin and Zac discuss the surprise announcement this week that Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro are coming to iPad, with brand new UIs designed for touch input. Apple also unveiled the new Pride Band and watch face for 2023, and the EU is already warning Apple not to make the iPhone 15 USB-C port proprietary. Even bigger screen sizes are rumored for the iPhone 16, and Zac reveals that he has committed the cardinal sin of becoming a right Dock person.
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• How Sleep Affects Your Mental Health, for Better or Worse - CNET

  11-05-2023 20:37
  
  If you want to feel happier, look at your sleep habits.
  
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• It's Time for Vacay. Don't Let These Home Security Myths Keep You From Enjoying It - CNET

  11-05-2023 20:28
  
  If you're traveling this season, there's no reason not to boost your home security before you go -- it's simpler and cheaper than you might think.
  
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• Facebook's Messenger App Will Stop Working on Apple Watch Soon - CNET

  11-05-2023 20:22
  
  You'll still get Messenger notifications on your Apple Watch, but you won't be able to reply.
  
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• Best Electric Cars and EVs for 2023 - CNET

  11-05-2023 20:19
  
  We rounded up the best of the battery-powered cars just for you.
  
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• Best Buy Revamps Its Membership Program. Here Are the New Tiers - CNET

  11-05-2023 20:10
  
  The retailer adds a new tier and cuts the price of its premium membership.
  
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• 5 Google I/O announcements we wish Apple would have made first

  11-05-2023 20:10 via macworld.com
  
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  ‘Tis the season for developer conferences–Apple’s WWDC (the one we care about the most) is in June, Microsoft has theirs later this month, and Google’s I/O conference kicked off this week. Developer conference keynotes are fun because you get to see what the companies are working on and what new products and features are in the future. And sometimes we get a bunch of cool new stuff that non-developers care about too.That was the case with the Google I/O keynote,
  
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• How to Combat 6 Common Sleep Disorders - CNET

  11-05-2023 20:00
  
  Sleep disorders come in many forms and can disrupt your daily life. Learn how to identify and treat six of the most common ones.
  
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• Here Are Today's Refinance Rates, May 11, 2023: Rates Trend Up - CNET

  11-05-2023 20:00
  
  This week, several benchmark refinance rates increased. See how the Fed's interest rate hikes have affected the refinance market.
  
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• Current Mortgage Interest Rates on May 11, 2023: Rates Move Higher - CNET

  11-05-2023 20:00
  
  A few important mortgage rates inched higher this week. Higher interest rates make it more expensive to buy a house.
  
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• Your Google Maps Experience Is About To Get More Immersive - CNET

  11-05-2023 19:51
  
  Exclusive: Google's new creative AR tools promise real-world games, concerts and shopping with Maps-like features add. But Maps itself is also transforming, too.
  
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• How to set up the Nest Thermostat with Apple HomeKit via Matter

  11-05-2023 19:48 via 9to5google.com
  
  Matter has the promise of finally uniting the smart home under one standard, and slowly, that promise is coming to reality. Currently, Google is rolling out an update to its Nest Thermostat that adds support for Matter and allows the thermostat to be linked with Apple HomeKit. Here’s how it works.more…
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• Facebook Messenger joining the long list of discontinued Apple Watch apps later this month

  11-05-2023 19:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The latest Apple Watch app casualty is Meta’s popular Facebook Messenger. In the last few days, users have been getting warnings about the Messenger app for Apple’s wearable being killed off and Meta has confirmed the move.more…
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• Google Really Wants iPhone Users to Trade In for a Pixel Fold - CNET

  11-05-2023 19:23
  
  If you trade in an iPhone for a Pixel Fold, Google offers a lot more cash than it does for anything else.
  
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• Apple rolling out updated RC build of macOS Ventura 13.4 ahead of official release

  11-05-2023 19:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday released the RC (Release Candidate) build of macOS Ventura 13.4 to developers and public beta testers, along with iOS 16.5 RC and other software updates. The company is now releasing an updated RC build of macOS Ventura 13.4, which should become available soon for testers running the first RC build.more…
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• Steve Jobs signed check sells for $106,985 at auction

  11-05-2023 19:13 via macdailynews.com
  
  A check signed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has sold for $106,985, over 400% of the original $25,000 estimate, at RR Auction.RR Auction:Pristine Apple Computer check signed by Steve Jobs in 1976—the year of the company’s founding
  Choice Apple Computer Company business check, 6 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Jobs, “steven jobs,” payable to Crampton, Remke & Miller, Inc. for $175, July 8, 1976. Headed “Apple Computer Company,” the check uses Apple&r
  
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• Watch Europa Conference League Soccer: Livestream West Ham vs. AZ Alkmaar From Anywhere - CNET

  11-05-2023 19:00
  
  The Hammers are looking to live up to their billing as tournament favorites, as they host Dutch opposition in this semifinal first leg.
  
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• Google I/O: More Android Screen Customization Options Coming Soon - CNET

  11-05-2023 18:59
  
  Google announces new lock screen customization options, the ability to use AI generated wallpapers, and more.
  
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• Italy’s antitrust watchdog probes Apple over alleged App Store abuse

  11-05-2023 18:49 via macdailynews.com
  
  Italy’s antitrust agency AGCM said on Thursday it had opened a probe into Apple’s App Store for alleged abuse of its dominant position in the apps market, seemingly focused on Apple’s application of App Tracking Transparency to third party developers vs. its own in-house apps.
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  Reuters,:The watchdog said Apple penalised third-party app developers by imposing “a more restrictive privacy policy” than it applies to itself, from Ap
  
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• Best Indoor Bike Deals: Save Up to $353 on Bikes From Echelon, Bowflex and More - CNET

  11-05-2023 18:23
  
  Snag a discounted indoor exercise bike so you can get your cardio in without worrying about the weather.
  
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• Steve Jobs signed check up for auction [Update: Sells for 400% of estimate]

  11-05-2023 18:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After seeing a wave of sealed original iPhones go up for auction over the last few months, a new Apple memorabilia lot is up for grabs. Here are all the details on the Steve Jobs signed Apple Computer Company check from 1976, a Jobs NeXT business card, and more.more…
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• iOS 16.5 to be released next week; here’s everything new

  11-05-2023 18:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After six weeks of beta testing, Apple is set to release iOS 16.5 to the general public next week. This will mark the final major iOS 16 update that’s released prior to Apple’s announcement of iOS 17 at WWDC in June. Head below for a rundown of what’s new in iOS 16.5 and when you can expect it to be released.more…
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• Give Yourself an Eye Exam Right From Your Smartphone - CNET

  11-05-2023 17:53
  
  You should still go to the eye doctor for an official test, but EyeQue VisionCheck may work in a pinch or between exams. Here's how it works.
  
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• Memorial Day Deals 2023: Best Early Sales, What You Should Buy and More - CNET

  11-05-2023 17:52
  
  Memorial Day weekend is just a couple of weeks away, but many of the best deals are available now.
  
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• How Apple catches leakers: From color changes to comma placement

  11-05-2023 17:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Yesterday saw @analyst941 delete his Twitter account, claiming that he had been forced to do so after Apple carried out a “multi-step sting” operation. Whether this is true, or just a face-saving story for getting things wrong, it is broadly consistent with what we know about how Apple catches leakers.
  Apple has so many methods of identifying leakers – some of them incredibly subtle – that we and others have to be extremely careful in order to protect our sources &hellip
  
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• M2 Pro Mac mini now $100 off in Thursday’s best deals, new Beats Fit Pro colors $160 lows, more

  11-05-2023 17:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s Thursday, and the team at 9to5Toys has rounded up all of today’s best deals. The best of the best are now on tap below the fold, with a $100 discount landing on Apple’s M2 Pro Mac mini in a rare Amazon sale. That’s joined by a chance to save on the just-released Beats Fit Pro in new Volt Yellow, Coral Pink, and Tidal Blue styles as pricing hits $160. Then give Siri energy monitoring capabilities with Eve’s HomeKit Thread Smart Plug at $30. Hit the jump for all
  
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• Keep Business Running Smoothly With $100 Off Your First Square Register - CNET

  11-05-2023 17:40
  
  A Square register makes taking payments and staying organized easier than ever, and new customer can snag one on sale for $699 with our promo code.
  
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• Apple TV+ shares teaser for ‘Foundation’ season two to premiere July 14th

  11-05-2023 17:21 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ announced that epic saga “Foundation,” from storyteller David S. Goyer, will return for season two on Friday, July 14, 2023.
  Apple TV+ today unveiled a teaser for the second season of “Foundation,” the epic saga from storyteller David S. Goyer, and announced that the series will finally return for season two on Friday, July 14th. The finale for season one streamed on November 19, 2021.
  Based on Isaac Asimov’s award-winning stories, and featuring an interna
  
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• Apple catches prolific leaker ‘Analyst941,’ fires his sister

  11-05-2023 17:13 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has identified Twitter user @analyst941 (and his sister, who is now an ex-Apple employee), who has of late been revealing information about unreleased Apple products, including the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island and Always On Display. The leaker has deleted their Twitter account and left a farewell message explaining what happened on the MacRumors forums, where they used “anonymous-A.S” as a handle.anonymous-A.S via MacRumors:Hello everyone.
  This is my final message to ev
  
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• The relocated and reimagined original Apple Store opens on May 19

  11-05-2023 17:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We learned at the beginning of the month that the very first Apple Store outside of Washington DC was not only getting a major renovation but also a new location. Now the company has officially announced that Apple Tysons Corner is getting its grand reopening on May 19.more…
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• Peloton's Massive Bike Recall: What To Do If You Have One - CNET

  11-05-2023 17:00
  
  Have an original Peloton exercise bike? Stop using it until you can get a replacement seat post.
  
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• Could a Lack of These Vitamins Be the Reason for Your Restless Nights? - CNET

  11-05-2023 17:00
  
  Your diet directly impacts your quality of sleep. A deficiency of these key vitamins and minerals may be keeping you up at night.
  
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• Coming to Apple TV+: Foundation season 2 premieres on July 14

  11-05-2023 16:53 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV+ continues to grow, but there’s an even faster-growing list of projects in the works. Films, limited series, specials, and multi-season series, Apple’s got lots of irons in the fire for all of them.Some of these projects have been officially announced and acknowledged by Apple, but many have just been reported by the Hollywood press, which always has its ear to the ground about what actors, directors, and produce
  
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• This Incredible $30 Microsoft Office Lifetime License Deal is Back for a Limited Time - CNET

  11-05-2023 16:29
  
  Ditch the monthly fees and enjoy lifetime access to popular Office 2021 apps while this deal lasts.
  
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• Apple TV+ shares ‘Foundation’ season 2 trailer, set for July release

  11-05-2023 16:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The second season of the Apple TV+ adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s sci-fi epic series Foundation has a launch date. Along with announcing the saga will return to the screen on July 14, Apple released the trailer for season 2.more…
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• Rocketbook Cloud Cards Are Discounted by 53% Right Now - CNET

  11-05-2023 16:08
  
  Ditch traditional notecards and grab these eco-friendly cards that you can scan, erase and use again.
  
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• Hands-on: My Mini Tech Essentials | The Perfect Weekend EDC [Video]

  11-05-2023 16:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  I have recently been on a mission to reduce how much tech I bring with me during weekend activities. During the week if I travel for work, or need to go into an office, I bring my big backpack filled with a Macbook Air, an iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard, chargers, dongles, headphones, and so much more. It ends up being pretty heavy, and I usually don’t even use everything I bring with me. On the weekends, I try and shift my focus and bring much less with me when I go on a day trip or even o
  
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• Asus ROG Ally Review: Handheld Gaming, Windows-Style - CNET

  11-05-2023 16:00
  
  The Asus take on a Steam-Deck-style gaming device makes big leaps in hardware, but the software and UI have room to grow.
  
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• Disney Will Launch a Streaming App Combining Disney Plus and Hulu in 2023 - CNET

  11-05-2023 15:55
  
  Disney Plus and Hulu will still be available as separate apps.
  
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• About One in Three Adults Exposed to Risky Levels of Noise, Apple Study Finds - CNET

  11-05-2023 15:55
  
  According to a study Apple conducted using data from its smartwatch, many adults are exposed to excess noise, which can lead to hearing loss and more.
  
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