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• Best Deals on Meat Delivery Right Now: ButcherBox, Good Chop and More - CNET

  17-07-2023 22:56
  
  Our favorite meat delivery services are literally giving away beef, chicken, pork and more if you're willing to they 'em out. We say try 'em all.
  
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• TikTok for iPhone will soon let you forget your account password

  17-07-2023 22:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is a major proponent of the post-password world. Last year, it built passkey technology into the iPhone with iOS 16. As a result, more and more services are letting users say goodbye to passwords and hello to passkeys.
  Soon, TikTok users across the world will be able to make the shift from passwords to passkeys as well.more…
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• Ford Slashes F-150 Lightning EV's Starting Price to $51,990 - CNET

  17-07-2023 22:11
  
  Ford's electric pickup truck sees its price drop by up to $9,979, depending on the trim level. And that's before applying the federal tax credit of up to $7,500.
  
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• Best Mattress for 2023: Tested and Reviewed by Experts - CNET

  17-07-2023 21:43
  
  Finding the best mattress is no easy task, especially online. We've tested the top mattress brands on the market so you can find the perfect place to sleep.
  
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• Anker debuts one of the first KVM switches on the market with USB-C [Deal]

  17-07-2023 21:25 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Anker today is launching one of its more niche products for Mac and PC, but something that is surely going to excite anyone running a dual computer setup. The new Anker KVM switch debuts as the company’s first take on the desktop accessory, making quite the impression by being one of the first brands on the market to switchwith USB-C on board. more…
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• Original 4GB iPhone sells at auction for nearly $200,000

  17-07-2023 21:22 via macdailynews.com
  
  An original factory-sealed 4G iPhone has sold at auction for $190,372.80. The sale, held by auctioneers LCG Auctions, began on June 30 with a starting price of $10,000, and attracted a total of 28 bids by the time it closed on Sunday.
  An unopened first-generation 4G iPhone
  Chloe Taylor for Fortune:The unidentified buyer purchased the brand new, sealed and never activated 1st generation device – which comes complete with 4GB of storage and a 2-megapixel camera – for almost 400 times i
  
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• How to Shop and Compare Electricity Rates in Connecticut - CNET

  17-07-2023 21:15
  
  You can choose your energy supplier in Connecticut. Here's what you should know about deregulation and how to weigh plans and rates.
  
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• Best Sonos Deals: Summer Savings on Speaker Sets - CNET

  17-07-2023 20:36
  
  Sonos speakers rarely go on sale, but you can find discounts on some sweet speaker bundles right now.
  
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• The $1,599 ViewFinity S9 takes on Apple’s Studio Display with ‘free’ high-end options

  17-07-2023 20:34 via macworld.com
  
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  From the specs list and price to the minimalist metal design, Samsung’s ViewFinity S9 seems aimed directly at the Apple Studio Display.
  Like the Studio Display, it’s a 27-inch 5K monitor with built-in speakers, a 99 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, a 60Hz maximum refresh rate, and 600 nits of brightness. Like the Studio Display, it’s got a Thunderbolt 4 port with pass-through power delivery to charge your laptop (up to 90 watts) and three USB-C ports. Rather than Apple&rsqu
  
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• You Can Play Oxenfree 2 With a Netflix Subscription Now - CNET

  17-07-2023 20:29
  
  This game, and others, are available for free with a Netflix subscription.
  
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• T-Mobile utterly dominates Verizon, AT&T in U.S. wireless speeds

  17-07-2023 20:21 via macdailynews.com
  
  Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence reveals T-Mobile was the fastest top mobile operator in the United States during Q2 2023 with a median download speed of 164.76 Mbps on modern chipsets. Verizon Wireless and AT&T were distant runners up and both saw minor declines in download speed.Ookla Speedtest:T-Mobile had the fastest median upload speed among top mobile operators in the U.S. at 12.16 Mbps during Q2 2023. Verizon Wireless was second and AT&T finished third.
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• The live sports game might be a little too Messi for the likes of Apple

  17-07-2023 20:19 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too.Real life isn’t like TVOne of the nice things about “Ted Lasso”—a show that has “nice” covered pretty thoroughly–is its willingness
  
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• Spectrum Ranks First in National Broadband Internet Speed Test - CNET

  17-07-2023 20:18
  
  The cable broadband giant -- available to millions of customers across 41 states -- held the top spot in Ookla's latest speed test report.
  
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• New study shows how much faster T-Mobile is than Verizon and AT&T

  17-07-2023 19:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Ookla has published its Q1 2023 report for US mobile Internet speeds. T-Mobile continues its lead over competitors with faster download speeds, plus the best consistency, lowest latency, and more. Here’s how the numbers compare.more…
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• Morgan Stanley ups Apple price target to $220 on strong India growth prospects

  17-07-2023 19:19 via macdailynews.com
  
  Morgan Stanley has raised its price target on Apple stock from $190 to $220, citing India as a major growth driver for the company. The investment bank said that India is the world’s most populous country and has a growing middle class, which is creating new opportunities for Apple.Patrick Seitz for Investor’s Business Daily:“We are bullish on India as an emerging growth driver for Apple, and forecast the country accounting for 15% of Apple’s revenue growth and 20% of ins
  
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• Compare Electricity Rates in New York - CNET

  17-07-2023 19:08
  
  The Empire State offers energy plans in a deregulated energy market; here's why that can be a good thing for you and how to choose a plan.
  
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• Your Intel Mac probably won’t get macOS updates for much longer

  17-07-2023 19:00 via macworld.com
  
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  Back at WWDC 2020, Apple announced that it was going to make its own Mac processors, and the first question that popped up in everyone’s head was, “When will they be released?” However, to many users, the second question that popped up was more important: “How much longer will Apple support the Intel Mac I’m using right now?”Apple will soon start its third generation of its M-series chips for the Mac, so users are starting to ask that second question
  
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• A new Apple Watch Ultra is very very likely to arrive this year

  17-07-2023 18:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Generally speaking, Apple’s smartwatches follow a predictable release schedule: since the Series 3, every standard model has come out one year after its predecessor. But the non-standard SE and Ultra models are more complicated to predict, and the latter in particular presents a conundrum. There’s only been one Ultra so far, for one thing, which means there’s no pattern to examine.One theory holds that, because it’s a more expensive version of the Apple Watch, cu
  
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• Could iPhone really have 99% customer satisfaction?

  17-07-2023 18:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Back in May, we saw an interesting report from PerfectRec on the highest-rated iPhone models by consumers over the last 12 years. iPhone 13 ended up being the winner with 80% of users rating it at 5/5 stars. Now the firm has looked into Apple’s claim that iPhone has had a 99% customer satisfaction rate for the last seven years and concluded that it’s “nearly statistically impossible.” So what’s going on? Read along for what research firm PerfectRec thinks is happen
  
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• Best Google Pixel Deals: Save on the Pixel 7 Pro and More - CNET

  17-07-2023 18:17
  
  Whether it's a Google Pixel 7A or a Pixel Fold, here's how to go about saving some money on that purchase.
  
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• Apple rumored to offer iPhone 15 in pink

  17-07-2023 18:16 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple could be planning to offer iPhone 15 in pink, according to a new leak which claims the lineup could include a pink option for 2023.Malcolm Owen for AppleInsider:As the September launch of the iPhone 15 gets closer, rumors about the color choices of Apple are becoming more frequent. In the latest leak, it is proposed that there could be a bunch of colors available for the non-Pro models.
  In a Saturday tweet by prolific leaker @VnchocoTaco, also known as “ShrimpApplePro,” an imag
  
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• Best iPad VPN 2023

  17-07-2023 18:15 via macworld.com
  
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  A VPN is an essential tool for iPad users wanting to watch streaming services in other countries, such as Disney+,  Netflix or BBC iPlayer, with some content not being available at every location. This is handy if you’re traveling abroad and missing out on your favorite shows, as you can connect to a server in your own country and carry on watching as if you were at home.Plus, when you’re browsing the web using your iPad, your online activity is visible to your int
  
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• Microsoft Has a New Game Pass Plan to Replace Your Xbox Live Gold Subscription - CNET

  17-07-2023 18:11
  
  Xbox Game Pass Core will launch in September and offer a library of 25 games, along with access to online multiplayer, for the same $10 monthly price.
  
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• These 5 Fool-Proof Tricks Will Help You Avoid Fatigue in the Summer Heat - CNET

  17-07-2023 18:00
  
  The heat can drain all your energy if you let it. These five simple tips can stop it from happening.
  
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• Monday’s best deals: iPhone 12 Pro Max $620, AirTags from $22, 15W Belkin MagSafe gear, more

  17-07-2023 17:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Monday is dishing out a fresh batch of Apple discounts courtesy of 9to5Toys. On tap to start the week, we have some all-time lows on iPhone 12 Pro Max at $620, alongside other 12 series handsets from $360. That’s joined by even lower prices on AirTags from $22 each. Not to mention a deep clearance offer on Belkin’s 15W MagSafe charger at just $20. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Apple announces latest Apple Music Live concert event with Burna Boy at London Stadium

  17-07-2023 17:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The next Apple Music Live performance is set with Burna Boy’s show from the London Stadium streaming for free. Here’s how to watch on July 19.more…
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• Apple’s first M3-powered Macs could arrive in October

  17-07-2023 17:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is widely expectedto announce the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro lines in September alongside next-gen Apple Watch models. Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman reports of another launch in October, where he says Apple’s first M3-powered Macs could arrive.
  Mac Studio front (top image) and rear
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:Now that Apple has gotten the 15-inch MacBook Air and new M2 Ultra-based Macs out the door, the October launch could feature the first Macs with M3 chips. October is too early
  
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• Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its next-gen M3 Macs later this year

  17-07-2023 17:25 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  At WWDC last month, Apple unveiled a batch of new Macs, including models based on the M2, M2 Max, and M2 Ultra processors. The second generation of Apple’s M-class chips first appeared in June 2022, so there were hopes that we might get a glimpse of the M3 at this year’s summer event. Those hopes were dashed.Still, we may not have to wait much longer for the third generation, if Mark Gurman’s sources are correct. The widely read Bloomberg leaker-analyst has predicted i
  
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• This ultra-rare iPhone with less storage than an Apple Watch just sold for $190,000

  17-07-2023 17:01 via macworld.com
  
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  An original 2007 iPhone with just 4GB of storage, still in its box and cellophane wrapping, has wrapped up its 14-day auction and sold to the highest bidder for a whopping $190,372.80. The bidding began at $10,000 and LCG Auctions had estimated that it would fetch between $50,000 and $100,000—half of what the auction ended up at.Last October an unopened original iPhone with 8GB of storage sold for a (still respectable) $39,339.60, and a few months before that another sold for $35,
  
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• If You Have One of These Health Conditions, Take Extra Care in the Heat - CNET

  17-07-2023 17:00
  
  The stifling heat can cause more problems for people with certain health conditions. Here's what to know and what to do if you have one.
  
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• Last-Minute StackSocial Deal Scores You Lifetime Access to Microsoft Office for $30 - CNET

  17-07-2023 16:55
  
  Both Windows and Mac users only have a few hours left to pick up an Office 2021 lifetime license for 86% off the usual price.
  
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• This Is Your Last Chance to Grab Windows 11 Pro for the All-Time Low Price of $30 - CNET

  17-07-2023 16:25
  
  You have just hours left to save a whopping $170 over buying the OS from Microsoft directly.
  
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• Best Mac for photo editing

  17-07-2023 16:23 via macworld.com
  
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  Photography can be a demanding art, with modern cameras producing huge files and incredible levels of detail. But which Mac should you be looking at if you want to edit these images so that they look as good as possible?We take a look at the best Mac for photo editing as well as some additional kit that you need to level up your digital photography.For other creative options, read best Mac for designers and best Mac for video editing. We also have advice about the best photo editing sof
  
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• iPhone Diary: StandBy is a great way to reduce distractions (and screen time)

  17-07-2023 16:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  I’ve been using the iOS 17 developer beta for a few weeks now, and been meaning to write a roundup of the features I’ve found most useful. I will get around to that, but there’s one which stands out to me – and that’s StandBy.
  Apple’s primary intention with this right now is to turn the iPhone into a handy nightstand clock, but this isn’t the only way to use it … more…
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• Last chance to jump on this discount for Microsoft Office for under $30

  17-07-2023 16:15 via macworld.com
  
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  If you’ve been holding off on getting Microsoft Office, your summer just got a lot more productive. Discounts have arrived at Macworld, and with them come lifetime licenses to MS Office for only $29.97. Hurry because this deal ends July 17th at 11:59pm PST.This is the software suite that Microsoft fans know and love, with all the reliable workhorses like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. With those alone, anyone can set up a home office, but you’ll also get access to Teams, which
  
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• Jump on this discount for Microsoft Office for under $30

  17-07-2023 16:15 via macworld.com
  
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  If you’ve been holding off on getting Microsoft Office, your summer just got a lot more productive. Discounts have arrived at Macworld, and with them come lifetime licenses to MS Office for only $29.97.This is the software suite that Microsoft fans know and love, with all the reliable workhorses like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. With those alone, anyone can set up a home office, but you’ll also get access to Teams, which is worth the price alone if you’re doing any kin
  
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• Ditch Those Artificial Sweeteners. These 6 Natural Alternatives Are Packed With Health Benefits - CNET

  17-07-2023 16:00
  
  Sugar and artificial sweeteners are OK in moderation -- but these natural sweeteners can curb your sugar cravings, too.
  
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• Watch how next-gen laser tech fixes iPhone screens without removing them [Video]

  17-07-2023 15:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The most expensive component to fix on an iPhone or any smartphone is typically the screen. Now a new laser repair process can fix OLED panels that have developed lines without having to remove the screen. Check out how the impressive new tech works below.more…
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• Downsizing Disney looks to unload its TV assets; Apple may be eyeing ESPN

  17-07-2023 15:14 via macdailynews.com
  
  Disney is looking to sell its TV assets. Bob Iger built Disney into a top entertainment company by acquiring Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm. Now he’s looking to downsize in a big way. Apple, with its focus on sports deals for Apple TV+, may be eyeing Disney’s ESPN.Thomas Buckley and Lucas Shaw for Bloomberg News:Iger put roughly a third of the company up for sale this week, declaring Disney’s linear TV assets noncore. That includes TV networks ABC, FX and Freeform. He also said Di
  
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• Is StandBy mode a sneak preview of a future HomePod with a display?

  17-07-2023 14:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the most interesting feature of iOS 17 is StandBy mode, a widget-based landscape display intended primarily for nightstand use.
  This has definite, uh, echoes of Amazon’s Echo Show, and it’s being suggested that this is indeed Apple’s first move toward a HomePod with a display … more…
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• Investors brace for earnings from Apple, rest of ‘Magnificent Seven’ American companies

  17-07-2023 14:39 via macdailynews.com
  
  Led by Apple, a handful of massive growth and technology names that have dominated the U.S. stock market in 2023 are set to report earnings in coming weeks, potentially determining the path for this year’s equity rally.Lately dubbed the “Magnificent Seven” by investors, shares of the U.S. companies with the biggest market values soared between 40% and over 200% so far this year. Those moves have accounted for a lion’s share of the S&P 500’s 17% year-to-date rise
  
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• The next-gen M3 Macs might arrive much sooner than we thought

  17-07-2023 14:11 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  At WWDC last month, Apple unveiled a batch of new Macs, including models based on the M2, M2 Max, and M2 Ultra processors. The second generation of Apple’s M-class chips first appeared in June 2022, so there were hopes that we might get a glimpse of the M3 at this year’s summer event. Those hopes were dashed.Still, we may not have to wait much longer for the third generation, if Mark Gurman’s sources are correct. The widely read Bloomberg leaker-analyst has predicted i
  
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• The OnePlus Foldable Could Be the Competitor Samsung and Google Need - CNET

  17-07-2023 14:00
  
  More competition means more choices for consumers. And the gadget could give OnePlus a chance to revive its reputation as the "flagship killer."
  
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates on July 17, 2023: Rates Drop - CNET

  17-07-2023 14:00
  
  Multiple key refinance rates fell over the past seven days. The Fed's interest rate hikes have affected the refinance market.
  
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• Mortgage Interest Rates for July 17, 2023: Rates Decline - CNET

  17-07-2023 14:00
  
  A couple of notable mortgage rates have decreased, though rates remain high compared to a year ago. See how the Fed's interest rate hikes could affect your mortgage payments.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Jacksonville, Florida - CNET

  17-07-2023 14:00
  
  AT&T's fiber internet service is our choice for the best broadband in Jacksonville, but if it's not at your address, try one of these other cheap ISPs.
  
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• Reddit chats missing? You may be able to get some back

  17-07-2023 13:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you’re finding lots of your Reddit chats missing, that is a feature, not a bug, says the site. The company did actually announce the plan, but in a very low-key way … more…
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• Live sports might be a little too Messi for Apple

  17-07-2023 13:39 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too.Real life isn’t like TVOne of the nice things about “Ted Lasso”—a show that has “nice” covered pretty thoroughly–is its willingness
  
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• How to use StandBy in iOS 17 to make your perfect smart home hub

  17-07-2023 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has created an all-new “charging stand” experience for iPhones with iOS 17. Branded StandBy, this new feature turns your iPhone into a pseudo-smart-home hub whenever it is connected to power and turned to landscape orientation.You can view a digital photo album, see the time and date, and access widgets for weather, Home, and more. The feature works with any iPhone that runs iOS 17–all you have to do is turn it landscape (sideways) while connected to power, eithe
  
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• Russian security service bans all Apple devices, repeats nonsensical spying claims

  17-07-2023 13:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Russian security service, the FSB, has extended its earlier ban on the use of iPhones. The latest ban applies to thousands more government workers, and now includes iPads and Macs.
  The FSB has repeated its earlier claims that Apple has provided the NSA with a backdoor into its devices, allowing US security services to spy on Russian officials …more…
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