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• Ketchup or Mustard: Which Is the True Summer Condiment King? - CNET

  19-07-2023 23:01
  
  We pitted mustard against ketchup in nine categories to crown the summer sauce supreme.
  
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• 1Password will soon let users unlock password vaults with passkeys

  19-07-2023 22:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Popular password manager 1Password teased in June that native support for passkeys is coming to the iPhone and iPad app with iOS 17. Now 1Password is taking another big step toward a world without traditional passwords, this time replacing the key to users’ password vaults. Soon, 1Password users will be able to unlock their vaults using just a passkey.more…
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• Microsoft and Activision Set New Deadline for $69B Deal: What It Means for Gamers - CNET

  19-07-2023 22:37
  
  If the deal closes, it'll turn Xbox maker Microsoft into one of the top three video game publishers.
  
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• ‘Evie’ iPhone app delivers Tesla charge status updates using Live Activities

  19-07-2023 22:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Evie is a new third-party app to offer a better experience controlling your Tesla from iPhone (and Apple Watch too). One of the notable features is Live Activities support to see your vehicle’s charge status on your iPhone’s Lock or Home Screen.more…
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• 1 in 5 Student Loan Borrowers Face Monthly Payments of Over $500 - CNET

  19-07-2023 22:14
  
  "Payment shock" will be exacerbated by car loans, mortgages and other new debts taken on by many borrowers during the three-year pause, according to new findings by credit agency TransUnion.
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro: Will we ever see another S model?

  19-07-2023 22:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As we shift from iPhone 14 to iPhone 15, a question crossed my mind. Will we ever see another S-model iPhone?more…
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• 9to5Mac Daily: July 19, 2023 – Apple GPT, Beats Studio Pro 

  19-07-2023 22:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Unity launches beta program for visionOS enabling Unity developers to create games and apps for Apple Vision Pro

  19-07-2023 21:27 via macdailynews.com
  
  Unity, the world’s leading platform for creating and growing real-time 3D (RT3D) content, announced today the launch of its beta program for visionOS that includes access to Unity PolySpatial. Featuring integration with the Unity editor, creators can build experiences that run in visionOS, and leverage the amazing features of Apple Vision Pro.
  Apple Vision Pro features an ultra-high-resolution display system that packs 23 million pixels across two displays — more than a 4K TV for eac
  
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• Nissan Follows Ford, GM and Adopts Tesla Charging - CNET

  19-07-2023 21:14
  
  Electric vehicles from Nissan will soon work with Tesla Superchargers.
  
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• Peacock Streaming Price Hike: Here's What It Now Costs You - CNET

  19-07-2023 20:43
  
  Here's what you can expect to pay if you're sticking with the service.
  
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• Apple preps ‘Apple GPT’ generative AI tool

  19-07-2023 20:10 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is prepping generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools that could challenge those of OpenAI’s ChapGPT, Alphabet’s Bard, and others.MArk Gurman for Bloomberg News:The iPhone maker has built its own framework to create large language models — the AI-based systems at the heart of new offerings like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard — according to people with knowledge of the efforts. With that foundation, known as “Ajax,” Apple also has created a chatbot s
  
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• Get Your Child One of These Great Lunch Boxes and Backpacks to Take Back to School - CNET

  19-07-2023 20:00
  
  The new school year is fast approaching, and it's time to kit your child out with a new lunch box and backpack.
  
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• Apple is reportedly working on a privacy-minded ‘Apple GPT’ chatbot

  19-07-2023 19:48 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has been all-in on AI for years now, using it to improve your photos, recognize and interpret your voice, lift subjects out of images, and more. But the hottest trend today is with generative AI, as exemplified by services like ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, DALL-E, Bard, and Microsoft’s new Copilot feature in Office 365, and Apple is largely absent.There are loads of third-party apps that give access to these generative AI services, but Apple didn’t seem to be interested
  
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• Samsung Hints at 'Slimmer and Lighter' Foldable Phones Ahead of Unpacked - CNET

  19-07-2023 19:32
  
  The tech giant may announce the next Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold at the July 26 event.
  
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• Samsung Unpacked: How to Watch the Galaxy Fold 5, Flip 5 Reveal Event - CNET

  19-07-2023 19:20
  
  Samsung's next wave of foldable phones are expected to debut next week.
  
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• Gurman: Apple using custom ‘Apple GPT’ chatbot internally as it plans for generative AI features in 2024

  19-07-2023 18:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  While Microsoft is selling AI to the enterprise, Apple is reportedly developing its own strategy for generative AI. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has new details on what sounds like a serious effort to develop technology within Apple that can compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI.more…
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• Apple Card contributes to another $667 million loss for Goldman Sachs: ‘We did not execute well’

  19-07-2023 18:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Back in January, we learned that Apple Card has been responsible for more than a billion dollars in losses for Goldman Sachs in recent years. Now amid rumors that Apple is looking to leave Goldman for Amex, the former has reported its Q2 earnings and the results aren’t pretty.more…
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• Best Phone Deals: $800 Off Samsung Foldables, Free iPhone SE and More - CNET

  19-07-2023 18:00
  
  We've rounded up the best carrier and retailer offers out there on the latest Apple and Android phones.
  
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• Grab Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Lifetime Licenses With This $50 Bundle - CNET

  19-07-2023 17:56
  
  Upgrade your computer with a new Operating System and a slew of Office productivity apps for a low-cost, one-time fee.
  
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• Apple reveals new Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones

  19-07-2023 17:47 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple subsidiary Beats On Wednesday announced the new Beats Studio Pro, the next generation of Beats’ over-ear headphones. With all-new and improved interior components, Studio Pro offers next-level audio fidelity, fully-adaptive Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes, Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, UltraPlush leather cushions, up to 40 hours of battery life, Lossless Audio via USB-C3, and enhanced call performance.
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• Deals: Apple’s Studio Display now $199 off alongside Anker Apple accessories from $12, more

  19-07-2023 17:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Halfway through the work week, we have a fresh batch of discounts on tap thanks to 9to5Toys. For Wednesday, the first discount in months has landed on Apple’s Studio Display with Nano-Texture glass at $199 off. That’s joined by a midweek Anker sale on a series of Apple accessories from $12. Not to mention, the first chance to save on Lutron’s new Caseta Diva smart HomeKit dimmer switch kit at $99. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
  
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• iPhone 14 lineup hits highest popularity among all models sold since iPhone 7

  19-07-2023 17:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After digging into how Apple Music and Apple TV+ use varies by age, the latest report from CIRP returns to looking at iPhone adoption. According to the new data, the iPhone 14 lineup has achieved the highest share of sales among all iPhones sold in the US since the iPhone 7 lineup in 2017.more…
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• The Best Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids to Try in 2023 - CNET

  19-07-2023 17:24
  
  Over-the-counter hearing aids make it easier than ever to get treated for hearing loss. Here's what to know about price, performance and accessibility.
  
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• Picking Secure Smart Devices May Get Easier With New FCC Label - CNET

  19-07-2023 17:08
  
  A new logo may make it easier to spot smart TVs, speakers and other devices that meet cybersecurity standards.
  
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• Netflix Is No Longer Offering Its Basic Ad-Free Plan in the US and UK - CNET

  19-07-2023 17:02
  
  That's a wrap for the cheapest ad-free option, unless you already have it.
  
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• iOS 17 solves ‘You need to unlock your iPhone first’ accessibility hurdle

  19-07-2023 16:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 17 has solved one of the biggest accessibility hurdles for iPhone users with limited movement: the dreaded ‘You need to unlock your iPhone first’ message.
  Siri is of course a massive accessibility win for people like 9to5Mac friend and quadriplegic Colin Hughes, allowing voice control of a wide range of tasks. But until now, there’s been a major hurdle …more…
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• Apple TV+ announces two new six-part nature docuseries ‘Born to be Wild’ and ‘Endangered Planet’

  19-07-2023 16:35 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ this week announced two new six-part nature documentary series, “Born to be Wild” and “Endangered Planet,” offering audiences a remarkable view into the never-before-seen lives of the rarest animals on Earth, as more than one million species are said to be on the brink of extinction.“Born to be Wild” films six rare young animals for several years, as they are brought up in our world, but destined to return to theirs, to rewild their homelands and hel
  
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• iPhone 15: Everything you need to know about the next iPhone

  19-07-2023 16:33 via macworld.com
  
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  Every year, Apple introduces a new iPhone line, and its introduction is the most important event in the Apple calendar. iPhone sales are at the heart of the company’s portfolio and serve as the driver for accessories like Apple Watch and AirPods.The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro haven’t been out for very long, but rumors are already heating up about what to expect with next year’s iPhone 15 line. Here’s what we’ve heard so far, and what we expect based on App
  
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• Tricks to Stay Cool When Exercising Outdoors - CNET

  19-07-2023 16:15
  
  You won't want to skip these tips for exercising safely in the heat.
  
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• Netflix kills basic ad-free plan in U.S. and U.K.

  19-07-2023 16:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Following its removal in Canada last month,the Netflix Basic tier has now been withdrawn in both the US and UK. The Basic tier has now been removed as an option for new subscribers, as well as for anyone wanting to switch to it from another tier. So far, existing Netflix Basic subscribers can continue using the plan.Ben Lovejoy for 9to5Mac:Netflix used to offer a choice of four tiers:
  • Standard with Ads (previously called Basic with Ads) – 1080p, 2 devices• Basic &ndas
  
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• You May Not Know It, but These 6 Things Are Making You Sleep Hot - CNET

  19-07-2023 16:00
  
  No one likes to wake up covered in sweat. These six culprits could raise your temperature and lead to poorer sleep quality.
  
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• Beats Studio Pro Headphones Review: Almost AirPods Max Light, but Not Quite - CNET

  19-07-2023 16:00
  
  The fourth generation of Beats' popular Studio headphones have some big changes on the inside that make them very good for both Apple and Android users, but they could've been even better.
  
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• Review: Beats Studio Pro are here, and they make AirPods Max impossible to recommend (for now)

  19-07-2023 15:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The oft-rumored Beats Studio Pro headphones are now official. While Apple’s Beats brand has released a wide and very impressive range of earbuds over the last several years, the new Beats Studio Pro mark the first new Beats headphones since 2019. They’re also the first new “Beats Studio” branded headphones since 2017.
  I’ve been testing the Beats Studio Pro for the past week, and they stay true to the expectations Beats has set with all of its recent products. That
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: July 18, 2023 – iPhone camera and M3 Mac rumors

  19-07-2023 15:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Foldable iPhone, my eye! Patent shows Apple is developing a rollable screen

  19-07-2023 15:46 via macworld.com
  
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  Analysts have long been calling on Apple to get on with launching its first foldable iPhone, but patent activity suggests the company has more ambitious plans.As spotted by Patently Apple, Apple has applied for a patent (US-20230221766-A1) for a rollable display with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Inventors Que Anh S Nguyen and Christopher Jones describe a flexible display that can be rolled up from one or both sides in various scenarios.
  The screen will be based on either
  
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• Netflix Basic gone in the US and UK, doubling price of dumping ads

  19-07-2023 15:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Netflix Basic tier – which the company had previously attempted to hide – has now been withdrawn in both the US and UK, following the same move in Canada last month.
  Removing the package will now force anyone wanting to dump the ads to pay more than twice as much for the Standard plan …more…
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• Vizio Adds 20 Local Fox and Gray TV Channels to Its Smart TVs - CNET

  19-07-2023 15:00
  
  Users in select cities will be able to access their local Fox or Gray channels through Vizio's WatchFree Plus app.
  
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• Pikmin 4 Gives the Switch Another Must-Have Game - CNET

  19-07-2023 15:00
  
  What's a pikmin again? And why do you want this one? Let us explain.
  
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• 1Password Tests Passkeys for Unlocking Your Password Vault - CNET

  19-07-2023 15:00
  
  Android and Windows support is on the way. Passkeys are easier to use and more secure than passwords, tech's biggest companies say.
  
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• Vision Pro games developers can now apply for access to PolySpatial

  19-07-2023 14:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s as yet unclear how many Vision Pro games we can expect. Apple very much positioned its spatial computer as a productivity and communications device – and the price certainly makes it an expensive proposition for gaming use – but the company did mention during the keynote that Unity would be providing a visionOS games development platform, PolySpatial.
  Unity is now inviting visionOS developers to apply for access to a beta, making it easy to port existing Unity-based games
  
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• Billionaire Jorge Mas: Messi will entice millions of new Apple TV+ subscribers

  19-07-2023 14:59 via macdailynews.com
  
  Lionel Messi, the greatest football player of all time, is scheduled to play his first Major League Soccer (MLS) game on Friday, July 21st, at 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT, when his Inter Miami CF squad hosts Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup. Jorge Mas, the billionaire and managing owner of Inter Miami CF, believes Messi will entice millions of new subscribers to the Apple TV+ streaming service.
  Lionel Messi
  Apple has a 10-year deal with Major League Soccer (MLS) as the exclusive provider of every MLS ga
  
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• Common Home Security Myths You Should Stop Believing in 2023 - CNET

  19-07-2023 14:30
  
  You've probably heard a slew of reasons of why you shouldn't bolster your home security this year. None of them are true.
  
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• Should You Bring a Camera When You Travel or Is a Phone Enough? - CNET

  19-07-2023 14:00
  
  Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy Ultra or mirrorless camera: Here's what it's like to shoot travel photos with each.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 Needs These Upgrades - CNET

  19-07-2023 14:00
  
  Commentary: Samsung has more competition in the foldable phone space than ever before, raising the bar for the Galaxy Z Flip 5.
  
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• Renters Have EVs Too. What They Don't Have Are Enough Charging Options - CNET

  19-07-2023 14:00
  
  Apartment buildings are notoriously lacking when it comes to home charging. Some people are trying to change that.
  
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates for July 19, 2023: Rates Trend Downward - CNET

  19-07-2023 14:00
  
  Multiple important refinance rates trended down over the past seven days. The Fed's interest rate hikes have affected the refinance market.
  
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates for July 19, 2023: Rates Ease - CNET

  19-07-2023 14:00
  
  Multiple important refinance rates trended down this week. The Fed's interest rate hikes have affected the refinance market.
  
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• Mortgage Rates on July 19, 2023: Rates Decline - CNET

  19-07-2023 14:00
  
  This week, a couple of major mortgage rates 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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• A Dream Robot That Bites: Transformers Grimlock T-Rex Auto-Transforms With Voice Commands - CNET

  19-07-2023 14:00
  
  He, Grimlock. Me, impressed.
  
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• Sales tax holiday: Apple details available for first six states

  19-07-2023 13:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Sales tax holidays are a great time to buy Apple products in some US states, providing worthwhile savings. Apple has now posted details for the first six states, and we’re expecting either three or four more to follow …
  Tax-free shopping is available both online and in stores. You’ll want to note the dates in your diary as some participating states give you as little as two or three days …more…
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