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• First US state officially bans TikTok, $10,000 fine per violation

  17-05-2023 23:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last month, lawmakers in Montana voted to approve a first-of-its-kind bill to ban TikTok across the state. The final hurdle for that bill was a signature from Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, and he has now officially given the bill his seal of approval. The bill includes a $10,000 fine per violation, though there are major questions on how the ban will be enforced.more…
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• Tested: Satechi’s new 200W USB-C charger packs enough juice for your whole Apple kit

  17-05-2023 23:14 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Earlier this year, Satechi launched its most popualr charging station to date. Brimming with 200W of GaN power, its latest USB-C offering takes on a desktop form-factor that’s outfitted with enough ports and juice to power up your entire Apple kit. But with , we’re checking out just what to expect from the experience. more…
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• Pepsi ‘Press Play on Summer’ offers unlimited Apple Music all summer

  17-05-2023 23:10 via macdailynews.com
  
  Pepsi and Apple first teamed up in 2003, when the companies gave away 100 million song downloads from Apple’s iTunes Music Store. Ten years later, Pepsi was an official launch sponsor of Apple’s new streaming radio service, iTunes Radio. Today, Pepsi is giving away free three-month Apple Music memberships with the purchase of a 20-ounce Pepsi beverage.
  Pepsi and Bad Bunny invite all to unlock unlimited listening on Apple Music this summer.
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• Hermès launches luxury leather AirPods Pro case and lanyard that cost up to €780

  17-05-2023 23:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  French luxury designer Hermès officially partnered with Apple in 2015 to launch a special edition Apple Watch with bands designed by the brand. The partnership between the two companies still exists to this day, but apart from that, Hermès also makes accessories for other Apple products. This week, the brand launched a new luxury leather case and lanyard for AirPods Pro.more…
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• Apple Maps EV routing expands to its second car following 2020 debut

  17-05-2023 22:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Porsche is signing on to be the second EV maker to officially adopt support for EV routing in Apple Maps. This means that Porsche Taycan drivers can now use Apple Maps EV routing via CarPlay, signaling Porsche’s continued commitment to CarPlay as other automakers neglect Apple’s platform.more…
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• Apple TV+ expands Twitter presence with dedicated Apple Original Films account

  17-05-2023 22:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ is expanding its social media presence by launching a new @AppleFilms account dedicated to promoting its upcoming movies from the Apple Original Films division. The launch is well-timed given that its highly-anticipated feature ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Martin Scorsese, is making its premiere at the Cannes Festival.more…
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• European telcos draw up proposal to charge Apple, other Big Tech firms for EU 5G rollout

  17-05-2023 22:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple and other Big Tech companies which account for more than 5% of a telecoms provider’s peak average internet traffic should help fund the rollout of 5G and broadband across Europe, according to a draft proposal by the telecoms industry.Reuters:The proposal is part of feedback to the European Commission which launched a consultation into the issue in February. The deadline for responses is Friday.
  Alphabet’s Google, Apple, Facebook-owner Meta, Amazon, Netflix and TikTok would most
  
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• Frontier Home Internet Review: The Contrasts of Fiber and DSL - CNET

  17-05-2023 21:10
  
  Internet service from Frontier is either great or it's tolerable. The difference will depend on whether you can get fiber or DSL.
  
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• Get ready for one of Apple’s most unconventional product introductions – ever

  17-05-2023 21:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  At WWDC, Apple’s annual developer conference on June 5th, the company is expected to announce a new mixed-reality (AR+VR) headset which resembles a pair of ski goggles, comes with an external battery pack, reportedly feature a $3,000 price tag, and likely won’t ship until autumn, at the earliest.Get ready for one of Apple’s most unconventional product introductions – ever!
  Designer Marcus Kane’s conception Apple’s mixed reality headset (via Yanko Design)
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• Tempur-Pedic Mattress Review 2023: The Classic Memory Foam Feel - CNET

  17-05-2023 21:00
  
  A premium memory foam brand that'll have you feeling like you sleep on cloud nine. Our comprehensive review goes over firmness, feel, construction and overall performance.
  
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• Biden Vetoes Bill Blocking Waiver for Solar Panel Tariffs - CNET

  17-05-2023 20:15
  
  The White House says the exemptions allow foreign manufacturers to fill the gap while US companies ramp up production.
  
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• What’s on Apple TV+ this week: ‘STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ and ‘City on Fire’

  17-05-2023 20:02 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.This guide will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, divided into episodic shows or series and movies. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s $6.99-a-month service. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our lis
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: May 17, 2023 – Beats Studio Buds+ debut, Project Titan theft

  17-05-2023 19:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Pocket for iOS gets overhaul with new Home experience, ‘Saves’ tab, more

  17-05-2023 19:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Mozilla’s popular read-it-later app and service Pocket is out with a big update for its iOS app. The release comes with an all-new design that brings a fresh experience for Home, “My Lists” evolving to “Saves,” improved navigation, and more.more…
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• 10 missing hikers rescued from California canyon thanks to Apple’s Emergency SOS feature

  17-05-2023 19:16 via macdailynews.com
  
  On May 12, 2023, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Upper Ojai Search and Rescue (SAR) Team located and came to the aid of 10 missing hikers near the “Last Chance” area of the Santa Paula Canyon, thanks to Apple’s Emergency SOS feature.When you make a call with SOS, your iPhone automatically calls the local emergency number and shares your location information with emergency services. In some countries and regions, you might need to choose the service that you need. For
  
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• Watch Champions League Soccer: Livestream Man City vs. Real Madrid From Anywhere - CNET

  17-05-2023 19:00
  
  The decisive second leg of this UCL semifinal is finely poised, with the score all square following the first encounter.
  
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• The case for Ethernet on Macs: Here’s how much speed you lose with WiFi

  17-05-2023 18:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s been about a decade since Apple’s MacBooks included Ethernet ports and even the base iMac has axed the wired connection leaving it for an upgrade with the higher-tier models. Now a new study shows how much speed you give up with your internet connection when you use WiFi instead of Ethernet. Check out the results across twelve countries that make a strong case for using Ethernet on Macs.more…
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• iOS 16.5: The New Features That Could Come to Your iPhone Soon - CNET

  17-05-2023 18:27
  
  The latest iOS update is expected to be released any moment now.
  
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• New Repair Kits Will Let You Fix Your Logitech Mouse - CNET

  17-05-2023 18:19
  
  iFixit will begin selling authentic parts this summer.
  
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• Uber Wants to Make It Easier to Get Your Teen a Ride - CNET

  17-05-2023 18:12
  
  New family profiles and teen accounts will let parents pay for rides and keep track of their kids' trips.
  
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• Twitter for Mac abandoned: missing features, bugginess, no updates since Musk acquisition

  17-05-2023 18:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Elon Musk’s acquisition of the company and subsequent gutting of engineering teams have left Twitter for Mac in the lurch. The app hasn’t received a single update since Musk’s acquisition and is lacking many features key to the “new Twitter” experience (which may not be a bad thing for some users).more…
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• Mother of two uses Apple AirTags to track her children

  17-05-2023 18:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  A mother of two has revealed that she uses Apple AirTags to track her children’s location. Vada Stevens, who lives in North Carolina, recently went viral when she shared that she keeps track of her two young daughters using an Apple AirTag bracelet.
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  Meredith Clark for The Independent:Stevens, who’s expecting her third child, posted a TikTok video in which her daughters Stella and Serena could be seen responding to the AirTag’s beeping noise.
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• 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro now $250 off in Wednesday’s best deals, Pro Display XDR $700 off, more

  17-05-2023 17:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of Wednesday’s best deals are now live to celebrate the halfway point in the work week. On tap today we have some notable deals from the Apple world, including the best price yet on the new 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro at $250 off. That’s paired with a new all-time low on the flagship Pro Display XDR that’s now a touch more affordable at $700 off. Then go score a spare Apple MagSafe 3 Mac charger with the first discount of the year at $46. Hit the jump for all that and more
  
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• Android users upgrading to Apple iPhone at 5-year high

  17-05-2023 17:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Since 2020, those who formerly settled for Android phones are accounting for an increased percentage of buyers of real iPhones.
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  CIRP looked at the last nine years of iPhone purchase data, including the phone that iPhone buyers owned immediately before their new iPhone purchase. In the 12 months ending in March 2023, 15% of iPhone buyers reported upgrading from an Android phone.
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• Report reveals Android users switching to iPhone at 5-year high

  17-05-2023 16:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After a report last week about how long Apple users are keeping their iPhones, CIRP is out today with another study. Digging into how many new iPhone buyers in the US are coming from Google’s platform, the new survey shows Apple is attracting the most switchers from Android it’s seen in the last five years.more…
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• Beats Studio Buds+ now available to order with improved ANC, transparent option

  17-05-2023 16:44 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple subsidiary Beats today announces Beats Studio Buds +, an incredible addition to the Studio Buds lineup delivering balanced sound and enhanced features for both iOS and Android users. Now available in a semi-transparent look, Studio Buds + boast major improvements to Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Transparency, call performance and battery life to deliver an exceptional true wireless experience.
  Beats Studio Buds + are available in three stunning colors, Ivory, Transparent, and Black/Gold
  
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• It’s not just Gmail, Apple will delete your inactive iCloud account faster than Google

  17-05-2023 16:33 via macworld.com
  
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  People are upset with Google this week over a change in its policy. While the company previously let people open and keep accounts forever, starting in December, an account that “has not been used or signed into for at least 2 years” may be deleted.Google says it will send multiple notifications over the months leading up to account deletion to both the account email address and the recovery email to make sure the person has a chance to log in and save their account. Once de
  
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• Apple accessibility improvements welcomed by disabled people, with more opportunities ahead

  17-05-2023 16:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Yesterday saw the announcement of a flurry of Apple accessibility improvements, including a new “Assistive Access” interface option, Live Speech, and Personal Voice. These have been welcomed by people who rely on accessibility features, though they would like to see greater ambition for one of the features.
  The Personal Voice feature was the one to get the most attention, needing just 15 minutes of training in order to allow users to have their iPhone play speech in their own voice
  
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• Stay on Top of Your Fitness Goals With This $19 Amazfit Tracker ($21 Off) - CNET

  17-05-2023 16:03
  
  If you want an easy way to monitor your pace, heart rate and more, don't miss you chance to snag this affordable Amazfit fitness tracker for over half off.
  
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• Hands-on: Beats Studio Buds+ are the transparent AirPods we wish Apple would make

  17-05-2023 16:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Perhaps the worst-kept secret of the year, Apple’s Beats brand is officially launching the new Beats Studio Buds+ today. These are upgraded version of the first-gen Beats Studio Buds that launched two years ago, packing upgraded Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode, longer battery life, and more.
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• Beats Studio Buds Plus Review: Transparently Special - CNET

  17-05-2023 16:00
  
  Redesigned on the inside with almost all new components, the new $170 Beats Studio Plus earbuds feature all-around improved performance and a snazzy translucent option that's a clear win.
  
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• Amazon Debuts New Alexa-Powered Echo Speakers, Budget Wireless Earbuds - CNET

  17-05-2023 16:00
  
  The new Echo Pop joins the updated Show 5 which has a faster processor, better sound quality and both have Alexa, of course.
  
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• Pixel Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold 4: Comparing Google and Samsung Foldable Phones - CNET

  17-05-2023 15:46
  
  Can Google give Samsung a run for its money in the foldable arena? Here's a first look at how the specs stack up.
  
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• The 2023 MacBook Pro Is Back to Its All-Time Low (Save $250) - CNET

  17-05-2023 15:39
  
  One of Apple's latest and most advanced laptops is back down to the lowest price we've seen.
  
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• Upgrade Your Office or Gaming Setup With Up to 37% Off Samsung Monitors - CNET

  17-05-2023 15:16
  
  Shop big savings on Samsung displays ranging from 22 to 49 inches right now at Amazon.
  
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• Get Discounts on Apple iMac and Mac Minis at Woot - CNET

  17-05-2023 15:14
  
  Save some cash on an Apple computer with these open-box and refurbished options -- including M1 models.
  
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• iPad production in India likely to start soon, as Apple gets tax deal

  17-05-2023 15:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iPad production in India looks likely to start soon, after Apple largely succeeded in a bid for greater financial incentives from the government. The Cupertino company rejected a previous offer, stating that it wasn’t enough to cover the costs of setting up iPad assembly there.
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• Sunnova Solar Review: Set It and Forget It for 25 Years - CNET

  17-05-2023 15:06
  
  This public company pitches itself as an "energy as a service" provider, promising to keep your system producing for 25 years -- but not all customers have been satisfied.
  
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• Biden Administration Provides Over $3 Billion for Rooftop Solar Accessibility - CNET

  17-05-2023 15:05
  
  If you've got a low credit score, Sunnova could be a solar panel contender for you, thanks to a Department of Energy loan.
  
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• The 15 Best Mineral Sunscreens of 2023, Personally Tested on Sensitive Skin - CNET

  17-05-2023 15:00
  
  Protect your sensitive or acne-prone skin with these chemical-free, mineral sunscreens. Here are the best mineral sunscreens of the year.
  
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• Roku Made Streaming Women's Sports Easier with Dedicated Zone - CNET

  17-05-2023 15:00
  
  The Women's Sports Zone will feature across platform support for live games, movies and documentaries.
  
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates for May 17, 2023: Rates Move Higher - CNET

  17-05-2023 15:00
  
  Several benchmark refinance rates ticked up this week. If you're in the market for a refi, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• Mortgage Rates on May 17, 2023: Key Rate Climbs - CNET

  17-05-2023 15:00
  
  This week, mortgage rates were varied, but one benchmark rate moved higher. See how the Fed's interest rate hikes could affect your mortgage payments.
  
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• Mortgage Rates on May 17, 2023: A Key Rate Climbs - CNET

  17-05-2023 15:00
  
  This week, mortgage rates were varied, but one benchmark rate moved higher. See how the Fed's interest rate hikes could affect your mortgage payments.
  
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• India launches $2 billion incentive plan to court laptop, tablet makers like Apple

  17-05-2023 14:55 via macdailynews.com
  
  India is unveiling a 170 billion rupee (US$2 billion) incentive plan to woo makers of laptops, tablets, and other hardware such as Apple to the South Asian nation as companies look to diversify supply chains beyond China.Sankalp Phartiyal for Bloomberg News:Prime Minister Narendra Modi is capitalizing on the early success of Apple Inc.’s local assembly operations — which have helped the US company produce about 7% of its global iPhone output — to pitch the country as a viable g
  
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• Facebook verification comes to UK; Musk says working from home ‘morally wrong’

  17-05-2023 14:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A paid Instagram and Facebook verification subscription launched in the US back in March and has today been expanded to the UK. This follows in the footsteps of Twitter.
  Speaking of which, Elon Musk has done a U-turn on advertising – now that he owns an ad-funded business – and has also claimed that working from home is ”morally wrong”…more…
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• ExpressVPN Review 2023: Still the Best Overall VPN - CNET

  17-05-2023 14:00
  
  ExpressVPN retains CNET's Editors' Choice best overall VPN thanks to its increased transparency efforts and solid commitment to privacy.
  
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• Best PSVR 2 Games of 2023: Resident Evil, Gran Turismo and more - CNET

  17-05-2023 14:00
  
  The greatest VR games that work on Sony's new PS5 VR headset, from casual puzzles to super intense action. There's already a ton to play.
  
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• Special tour of Apple Park among new perks offered at WWDC 2023 viewing event

  17-05-2023 13:49 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has released details of this year’s WWDC viewing event, which for the first time will include a tour of Apple Park, a series of extended developer sessions, and an apparently unmissable evening event.Like WWDC 2022 and the iPhone 14 launch in September, this year’s WWDC will be a hybrid event: primarily a pre-recorded virtual presentation, but with an in-person component where select invitees gather for what is essentially a keynote watching party. Much as in-person vi
  
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• The iPhone 15 Pro isn’t even here yet and we already want an iPhone 16 Pro

  17-05-2023 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  Now that we pretty much know everything there is to know about the iPhone 15, the rumors about the iPhone 16 are already rolling in. And once again, Apple is reportedly planning a major change to the Pro models.According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 16 Pro’s display will be “slightly larger” than that of the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro, which will allow it to gain a periscope zoom lens. The periscope lens, which will reportedly bring 6X optical zoom and up to 30X digital zoo
  
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