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• If You Want to Feel Happier, Change Your Sleep Habits - CNET

  19-05-2023 23:09
  
  Your sleep can affect your mental health in a number of ways.
  
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• Connectivity Standards Alliance releases Matter 1.1

  19-05-2023 23:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  This week’s release of Matter 1.1 is the result of the collective effort of hundreds of companies and individuals who have gathered as members of the Connectivity Standards Alliance and contributed to the ongoing progress and success of this evolving technology. Matter 1.1 creates an improved path forward for developers, and new user experiences, preparing for the next leg of Matter’s journey.
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• Watch 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' From Anywhere - CNET

  19-05-2023 22:27
  
  The star-studded movie is still in theaters, but you can skip the pricey tickets and stream it now at home.
  
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• DoorDash charges iPhone users more than Android users, lawsuit alleges

  19-05-2023 22:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  DoorDash charges iPhone users more than it charges Android users, at least according to a class-action lawsuit filed against the company. In the lawsuit, customers allege that DoorDash uses vague fees “delivery charges” fees as a way to mask the higher prices being paid by iPhone users.
  According to the lawsuit, DoorDash engages in a “fraudulent scheme to charge and collect misleading, premium, and hidden fees from consumers for deliveries that DoorDash does not perform and fo
  
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• Apple TV+ hits all-time viewership highs with ‘Ted Lasso’, ‘Silo,’ ‘Shrinking,’ and ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’

  19-05-2023 22:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Powered by its flagship awards-magnet series “Ted Lasso,” new dystopian drama breakout “Silo,” and Jennifer Garner-fronted limited series “The Last Thing He Told Me,” Apple TV+ viewership has been hitting all-time highs this spring.
  “Silo” is a new 10-episode Apple Original drama that premiered on May 5, 2023 on Apple TV+.
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• Check out the all-new Apple Tysons Corner – the first Apple Store reimagined [Gallery]

  19-05-2023 21:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All images via Michael Steeber
  Apple officially opened the relocated and reimagined Tysons Corner store today after news surfaced about the effort at the beginning of May. Coinciding with the first Apple Store’s 22nd anniversary, the space introduces an all-new in-store experience with the Genius Bar returning, rethought Avenues, accessibility improvements, more sustainable materials, and more. Check out a close look thanks to Michael Steeber.
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• I Tried an AR Laptop. It's Way Ahead of Its Time - CNET

  19-05-2023 21:50
  
  The Spacetop is like a Chromebook for AR headsets. With Apple's hardware looming, it also feels like a reminder of how computers could change.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: May 19, 2023 – iOS 16.5 release, ChatGPT for iPhone

  19-05-2023 21:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Meta has been working on a new Twitter competitor, and here’s what it looks like

  19-05-2023 21:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Ever since Twitter was acquired by Elon Musk, some users have been looking for alternatives to the social network as they’re unhappy with the company’s latest decisions. We’ve seen Mastodon get a lot of attention, as well as Bluesky – a new social network supported by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. But now Meta wants to join the party with a new app under the Instagram brand to compete with Twitter.more…
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• The 6 Best Places to Buy Contact Lenses Online - CNET

  19-05-2023 21:00
  
  Ordering your contacts online is now easier than ever. You can find affordable contact lenses at these top online retailers without sacrificing quality and style.
  
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• iOS 16.6 beta released just weeks before iOS 17’s debut

  19-05-2023 20:46 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has begun the beta testing process for iOS 16.6, just a day after the iOS 16.5 release and about two weeks before the expected first iOS 17 beta arrives at WWDC. The beta was released to developers first on May 19, and will likely show up for public beta testers within a day.We don’t expect there to be much in the way of new features in this release–iOS 16 is about as mature as it’s going to be, and all eyes are on the impending features announced for iOS 17. Sti
  
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• Apple begins macOS Ventura 13.5 beta testing as macOS 14 nears

  19-05-2023 20:38 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple on Friday released the macOS Ventura 13.5 beta to developers. This is likely the last Ventura beta before Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on June 5, when Apple is expected to unveil macOS 14. The 13.5 beta release comes a day after Apple released Ventura 13.4 to the general public. That version includes a new Sports feed for Apple News, bug fixes, and security updates.macOS Ventura 13.5: New featuresApple hasn’t posted release notes for the 13.5 beta
  
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• TikTok users may look to sue Montana over app ban

  19-05-2023 20:32 via macdailynews.com
  
  In response to the U.S. state of Montana banning TikTok from operating there as of January 1, 2024, the first U.S. state to do so, it’s expected that TikTok users and/or civil liberty groups will attempt to fight the ban in court.U.S. state Montana on Wednesday banned the CCP-controlled TikTok app, with the state’s lawmakers saying they aimed to protect residents from alleged intelligence gathering by the Chinese Communist Party.
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• The Meaning of Your Dreams, Explained - CNET

  19-05-2023 20:27
  
  The world of wonder that happens once we drift off is ultimately up to your interpretation, but here's what experts consider to be common dream themes.
  
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• White House to Invest $51 Million to Strengthen Nationwide EV Charging Network - CNET

  19-05-2023 20:25
  
  The move is part of the administration's effort to build a network of 500,000 public EV charging stations.
  
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• The Most Efficient Solar Panels of May 2023 - CNET

  19-05-2023 20:22
  
  A more efficient solar panel will generate more electricity from the same sunlight. How much does that matter?
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Meross delivers another solid HomeKit device with the MS200 door and window sensor

  19-05-2023 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As I mentioned a few weeks ago when looking at the , HomeKit door and window sensors are some of the most underrated devices that most people aren’t thinking about. There are so many use cases that HomeKit door sensors unlock, that they might even be more versatile than HomeKit motion sensors. This week, I am looking at the Meross MS200 door and window sensor.more…
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• Microsoft Bing AI Chat Widgets: How to Get Them on iOS and Android - CNET

  19-05-2023 19:43
  
  SwiftKey now also has the capacity to compose text for you using AI.
  
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• Apple releases first iOS 16.6 beta to developers

  19-05-2023 19:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple on Friday released the first iOS 16.6 beta for developers just one day after the public release of iOS 16.5. The update comes on the same day that the company also released the first betas of macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6, and tvOS 16.6. But it’s unclear at this point what’s new with the update.more…
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• Signs You're Not Just Tired, You're Sleep-Deprived - CNET

  19-05-2023 19:25
  
  Don't ignore these signs if you struggle to get a good night's sleep.
  
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• Apple rolling out first beta of macOS 13.5, watchOS 9.6, and more to developers

  19-05-2023 19:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Just one day after the public release of iOS 16.5, Apple is now rolling out the first beta of watchOS 9.6, tvOS 16.6, and macOS Ventura 13.5 to developers. Read on as we detail what to expect for these updates.more…
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• Apple shares its first ‘App Store Transparency Report’ with data on app rejections, gov requests, more

  19-05-2023 19:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this week, Apple shared an in-depth look at how the App Store helped prevent fraud and protect developers and customers alike. Now, the company has shared more details in what it’s calling the “2022 App Store Transparency Report.” This report offers granular information on app removals and appeals, developer account terminations, government requests for app takedowns, and more.more…
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• Nomad refreshes popular Sport Slim Apple Watch Band with sleek new white stylings

  19-05-2023 19:08 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Just over a year ago, the folks over at Nomad launched the new Sport Slim Band for the first time for Apple Watch users. Delivering a more streamlined version of its signature silicone offering, the company is now back today to launch a new colorway. Now available in a sleek white style, there’s even some launch savings attached.more…
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• What’s new in macOS Ventura 13.4

  19-05-2023 19:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple this week released macOS Ventura 13.4 which includes new sports-related features, enhancements, and bug fixes for Mac users.
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  macOS Ventura 13.4 includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
  • Sports feed in the sidebar of Apple News gives easy access to stories, scores, standings, and more, for the teams and leagues you follow• My Sports score and schedule cards in Apple News take you directly to game pages where you can find additional details about specific g
  
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• iPhone 14’s satellite texting leads rescuers to group of teens stranded in Santa Paula Canyon

  19-05-2023 18:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature has once again come to the rescue of a group of stranded and missing hikers. According to the Upper Ojai Search and Rescue team in Ventura County, California, a group of 10 missing hikers turned to the iPhone 14’s satellite communication features to contact first responders, including sharing their location.more…
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• What’s on Apple TV+ this week: ‘High Desert’ and season 3 of ‘Stillwater’

  19-05-2023 18:39 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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• Download iOS 16.5 Right Now - CNET

  19-05-2023 18:25
  
  The update fixes a few security issues that might be actively exploited.
  
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• Final Day to Save on Plants, Grills, Paint and More at Home Depot's Memorial Day Sale - CNET

  19-05-2023 18:07
  
  Looking for deals to help you save on upcoming home projects? Be sure to take advantage of the final hours of Home Depot's Memorial Day sale.
  
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• This fully-loaded M1 Max MacBook Pro is more than $1,000 off today

  19-05-2023 18:05 via macworld.com
  
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  Update 5/20: The 8TB model below is sold out but B&H is selling the same M1 Max MacBook Pro with a 2TB drive for $2,799, a savings of $1,300.The new M2 Max MacBook Pro is the fastest Apple laptop ever made, but the model it replaced is no slouch. And today, you can get one for a crazy low price: B&H Photo is selling a fully loaded 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Max processor, 64GB of RAM, and 8TB of storage for $3,999. B&H Photo is selling the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M1
  
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• This fully-loaded M1 Max MacBook Pro is a whopping $1,900 off today

  19-05-2023 18:05 via macworld.com
  
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  The new M2 Max MacBook Pro is the fastest Apple laptop ever made, but the model it replaced is no slouch. And today, you can get one for a crazy low price: B&H Photo is selling a fully loaded 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Max processor, 64GB of RAM, and 8TB of storage for $3,999, a savings of $1,900 and a thousand dollars less than the previous all-time low.Even though you’re getting an older machine it’s still a monster. It has Apple’s top-of-the-line M1 Max proc
  
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• Apple’s original Retail Store reopens in a new location

  19-05-2023 18:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  After 22 years, Apple’s very first Retail Store, the Tysons Corner Apple Store in McLean, Virginia, has reopened its doors in a new location.Jason Aten for Inc.:There is a fascinating video of Steve Jobs giving a tour of the first ever Apple Store, located at the Tysons Corner shopping center in McLean, Virginia. It was 2001, and just about everything was different. You can tell that it’s an Apple Store, but a lot has changed since it first opened its doors 22 years ago today.Retail
  
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• New to CPAP Machines? Use These 5 Tips to Make Sleeping Easy - CNET

  19-05-2023 18:00
  
  Adjusting to life with a CPAP machine can be tough. Here's how to make it work for you.
  
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• 3 Best Stainless Steel Frying Pans in 2023 - CNET

  19-05-2023 18:00
  
  The best stainless steel frying pans to sizzle, sear and suatè all day.
  
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• iOS 16.5: The New Features in Apple's Latest iPhone Update - CNET

  19-05-2023 17:53
  
  You can download the update now.
  
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• Friday’s best deals: HomePod 2 $279, exclusive Nomad 20% off iPhone 14 case sale, Belkin MagSafe gear, more

  19-05-2023 17:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re heading into the weekend with a fresh roundup of all today’s best discounts. Serving up the best of the best, 9to5Toys has found a few offers worth a closer look below. Taking the spotlight, you can still score the very first price cut on Apple’s just-refreshed HomePod 2 at $279. That’s joined by an exclusive extra 20% off sale on Nomad’s signature iPhone 14 cases that’s still up for the taking. And speaking of iPhone 14 companions, Belkin’s origi
  
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• Apple posts 28 new AI positions in May, says generative AI will ‘transform’ iPhone

  19-05-2023 17:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It surfaced yesterday that Apple has banned the use of AI tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, however, that doesn’t mean the company isn’t working diligently on its own generative AI plans. In the first three weeks of May alone, Apple has added 28 new AI-focused jobs as it looks for senior engineers, research scientists, special project managers, and more. Looking at the big picture, the company says it expects generative AI to “transform Apple’s mobile computing platform
  
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• Connecticut Solar Panels: Best Installation Companies, Incentives and Costs - CNET

  19-05-2023 17:41
  
  Installing solar panels in Connecticut is a sustainable way to help you save money on high electricity rates.
  
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• Prime Members Can Save Up to $50 On Eufy Pet Products - CNET

  19-05-2023 17:23
  
  Grab a pet cam that can offer treats or a filtered water fountain for your furry friend for less.
  
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• Take Up to $65 Off Google Nest Products at Wellbots - CNET

  19-05-2023 17:02
  
  CNET readers can snag Nest cameras and smart thermostats at great prices with these exclusive discounts.
  
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• Apple patches three exploited zero-day flaws in iOS, macOS for new and old devices

  19-05-2023 17:02 via macworld.com
  
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  On Thursday, Apple released a slew of updates that bring a few new features to the iPhone and Mac. But much more importantly, the updates include three critical zero-day patches for security vulnerabilities that are known to have been actively exploited.The WebKit flaws span Apple’s family of devices and have been patched in iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, macOS 13.4, and tcOS 16.5, but also iOS/iPadOS 15.7.6, macOS Monterey 12.6.6, and macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, as well as Safari
  
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• Apple patches 3 exploited flaws in iPhones and Macs going back to 2013

  19-05-2023 17:02 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  On Thursday, Apple released a slew of updates that bring a few new features to the iPhone and Mac. But much more importantly, the updates include three critical zero-day patches for security vulnerabilities that are known to have been actively exploited.The WebKit flaws span Apple’s family of devices and have been patched in iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, macOS 13.4, and tcOS 16.5, but also iOS/iPadOS 15.7.6, macOS Monterey 12.6.6, and macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, as well as Safari
  
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• As Apple pushes deeper into financial services, PayPal and other fintechs should be scared

  19-05-2023 17:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple in mid-April launched a new Savings account with a 4.15% yield, 10 times the national average for banks. “We are very pleased with the initial response,” Apple CEO Tim Cook told analysts in early May.
  Apple Card users can choose to grow their Daily Cash rewards by automatically depositing their Daily Cash into a high-yield Savings account from Goldman Sachs.
  Carleton English for Barron’s:Apple doesn’t aspire to be a bank, but it’s pushing deeper into financial
  
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• The IRS Plans to Test a Free Online Tax-Filing System Next Year - CNET

  19-05-2023 17:00
  
  If the pilot program was widely adopted, it would offer millions of Americans an alternative to working with private tax-prep companies.
  
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• Living Near an Airport Affects Your Sleep, New Study Shows - CNET

  19-05-2023 17:00
  
  The noise from airports can be more than just a background nuisance -- it can have health consequences, too.
  
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• iOS 16.4.1 (a): What Apple's Rapid Security Response Fixed - CNET

  19-05-2023 16:44
  
  The update patched a few actively exploited security issues.
  
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• Best free photo editing app for Mac: Alternatives to Photos

  19-05-2023 16:11 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple includes the free Photos app on all Macs, iPhones and iPads, but this app is primarily intended for organising your photo collection, and only has a limited selection of editing tools.
  If you’re a keen photographer and want to have more creative control over your work–but don’t want to pay for the privilege–then take a look at the free photo editing apps for Mac below. We’ve taken a look at the best alternatives to Photos that provide a wider and more
  
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• Your iPhone Now Has ChatGPT AI, Too - CNET

  19-05-2023 16:09
  
  OpenAI says an Android app is coming "soon."
  
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• Best Vegan Meal Delivery Services in 2023 - CNET

  19-05-2023 16:00
  
  If you're keeping to a vegan or vegetarian diet but want some help at mealtime, these plant-based food delivery services are just the thing.
  
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• iOS 16.5: Fixes, not features are the main reason to upgrade right now

  19-05-2023 15:55 via macworld.com
  
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  After about a month and a half of testing, Apple has released iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, which should be the last iOS 16 update before the first iOS 17 beta arrives at WWDC in June. Like iOS 16.4, it’s a small update with few new features as Apple is focused on delivering new features in iOS 17 this fall. However, there are several security patches for flaws that could let hackers steal your personal data.iOS 16.5: New featuresHere are the most important new features in iOS 16.5:Ap
  
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• Apple TV+ post-apocalyptic ‘Silo’ is a hit, ranks as 2nd most popular streaming show

  19-05-2023 15:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ debuted its adaptation of the popularearlier this month. Now early data is showing that the sci-fi, post-apocalyptic show is the second most streamed show or movie over the last week.more…
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