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• Netflix Added 7.6M Accounts in Past Six Months Amid Password-Sharing Crackdown - CNET

  20-07-2023 23:56
  
  Charges for sharing passwords were introduced in the US in May.
  
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• Tim Bajarin: One of Apple Vision Pro’s killer apps likely to be ‘immersive sports’

  20-07-2023 23:27 via macdailynews.com
  
  At Apple’s WWDC in early June 2023, Tim Bajarin got to test and use the company’s new Apple Vision Pro headset. During the demo, Bajarin saw multiple applications, including a couple for travel, zoom calls, collaboration, entertainment and games. However, Bajarin says, two other demos stood out for him about how someone could use this breakthrough headset for immersive sports entertainment.
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  Tim Bajarin for Forbes:One demo was watching a baseball game, and it put me o
  
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• Best USB-C and Thunderbolt displays for Mac [New: Samsung ViewFinity 5K]

  20-07-2023 23:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  USB-C/Thunderbolt display options have really expanded over the last couple of years. While Apple’s Pro Display XDR isn’t the best fit for most Mac users at $5,000+, it also offers the more affordable Studio Display. But there are also lots of solid choices from LG, Samsung, BenQ, and more. Let’s look at the best USB-C/Thunderbolt displays with many available in the $400-$1,600 range.more…
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• Amazon's Palm Payment Tech Is Coming to All US Whole Foods Stores - CNET

  20-07-2023 23:03
  
  This payment option will be available at all stores by 2024.
  
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• PSA: mophie working on firmware fix for 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe issue

  20-07-2023 22:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  At the start of 2022, mophie launched a compact portable charger for Apple Watch, AirPods, and iPhone with official MagSafe. But this summer, a charging issue has surfaced that’s made the device unusable for some. While there is a firmware fix coming soon, you can also reach out to mophie if you’ve got an affected 3-in-1 travel charger. Here are the details.more…
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• Magician relies on AirTag and a second plane ticket after United makes his bag disappear

  20-07-2023 22:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s AirTag item tracker has once again stepped in to save the day for a United Airlines traveler. This time, magician Danny Orleans was traveling from Chicago to Newark to perform at a trade show when he realized United’s own magic trick had made his bag disappear…more…
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• Rare Apple Computer sneakers hit auction block with $50,000 minimum

  20-07-2023 22:31 via macdailynews.com
  
  Available for bid on Sotheby’s auction website, the rare custom-made Omega Sports Apple Computer sneakers in a men’s size 10.5 are on the block at a minimum price of $50,000.
  Custom-made Omega Sports Apple Computer sneakers in Men’s size 10.5 (Image: SOTHEBY
  Custom-made for Apple employees, these ultra-rare sneakers were a one-time giveaway at a National Sales Conference in the mid-’90s. More than 22,000 Apple consumers purchased clothing and accessories from the brand in
  
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• Engwe M20, L20 E-Bikes Review: My Family's Free Time Has Changed Forever - CNET

  20-07-2023 22:00
  
  Both of these bikes from Engwe are enjoyable to ride, even if one is more of a motorcycle than an e-bike.
  
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• Apple employee reportedly didn’t tell Google about zero-day exploit found in Chrome

  20-07-2023 21:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As we often report here, it’s common for tech companies to help each other improve their security systems by sharing zero-day exploits found by security researchers. Google, for example, does this a lot. But recently, an Apple employee reportedly found a zero-day exploit in Google Chrome – and that bug was never reported to Apple by that person.more…
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• A boring Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 might make style a big feature

  20-07-2023 21:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are expected to be unveiled in less than two months, but not much is known about what will be new.more…
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• Apple Pay Later is rapidly gaining market share

  20-07-2023 21:39 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple at the end of March introduced Apple Pay Later in the U.S. Designed with users’ financial health in mind, Apple Pay Later allows users to split purchases into four payments, spread over six weeks with no interest and no fees.
  Apple Pay Later allows users to split the cost of an Apple Pay purchase into four equal payments spread over six weeks.
  Users can easily track, manage, and repay their Apple Pay Later loans in one convenient location in Apple Wallet. Users can apply for Apple Pa
  
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• Case-Mate refreshes popular transparent GaN charger with 50W dual USB-C design

  20-07-2023 21:30 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Last fall, Case-Mate launched a series of retro USB-C chargers with flashy transparent designs. The single port offerings were great for your standard iPhone 14 charging needs, but that 30W GaN tech could only go so far. Now the company is back with ato the lineup. Meet the Case-Mate Fuel Brites 50W USB-C charger.more…
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• Looking for a Baby Meal Delivery Service? These 3 Are My Favorites - CNET

  20-07-2023 21:15
  
  All of these meal delivery services have been baby-tested and approved.
  
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• Best Mac Mini Deals: Grab the Latest Mac Mini Models for Less - CNET

  20-07-2023 21:00
  
  You can save up to $100 on Apple's newest M2 and M2 Pro Mac Mini desktops right now.
  
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• Instant Pots Are Heatwave-Proof. These Are the Best to Use Instead of the Oven - CNET

  20-07-2023 20:50
  
  These handy tools may posture as a winter kitchen appliance, but when it's too steamy to run the big oven, it's Instant Pot to the rescue.
  
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• Too Hot to Handle 2 Launches on Netflix Games - CNET

  20-07-2023 20:43
  
  You can play this game, and others, for free with a Netflix subscription.
  
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• Samsung Unpacked: How to Watch the Galaxy Fold 5, Flip 5 Live Reveal Event - CNET

  20-07-2023 20:13
  
  Samsung's next wave of foldable phones are expected to debut next week.
  
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• Apple could face ‘severe shortages’ with iPhone 15 Pro launch over display manufacturing issues

  20-07-2023 20:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and, especially, flagship iPhone 15 Pro Max will reportedly offer significantly thinner bezels around the display, but the manufacturing is proving difficult for LG Display; so much so that the company may face “severe shortages” at launch.
  iPhone 15 Pro Max (iPhone 15 Ultra) rendering based on CAD. (imagevia @UniverseIce)
  Chance Miller for 9to5Mac:Today’s report comes from The Information, which cites “two people with direct knowledge of the i
  
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• 'How to Be Happy' Strategies Need Stronger Evidence, Scientists Say - CNET

  20-07-2023 20:01
  
  The key message from a new study isn't "those strategies won't make you happy" as much as "we have weaker evidence for it at the moment than you might realize."
  
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• YouTube Premium Now Costs More for New and Existing Subscribers - CNET

  20-07-2023 19:43
  
  You'll also have to pay more for YouTube Music Premium.
  
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• Google Reportedly Pitching New AI Tool to Newsrooms - CNET

  20-07-2023 19:32
  
  The tech giant says it's in the "earliest stages" of exploring AI-enabled tools for news publishers.
  
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• Apple TV+ announces the new French haute couture drama ‘La Maison’

  20-07-2023 19:26 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ on Thursday announced “La Maison,” a new 10-episode one-hour family drama set within a contemporary French iconic fashion house. “La Maison” is an immersive look behind the scenes of the ever-evolving world of fashion, aspirational French elegance and luxury, and the lives of its powerful families.The series stars seven-time César Award nominee Lambert Wilson (“De Gaulle”), César Award-nominated Amira Casar (“Call Me by Your Name&
  
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• Car owners are frustrated with infotainment confusion, so GM is taking away the most popular solutions

  20-07-2023 19:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In case you missed it, GM is planning to ditch CarPlay in all of its future EVs starting next year. A new survey from JD Power today only further highlights the stupidity of GM’s decision, revealing that fewer people than ever enjoy in-car infotainment systems from automakers. Instead – wait for it – they prefer CarPlay. more…
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• Lionel Messi Debut: How to Watch, Stream Inter Miami CF vs. Cruz Azul on Apple TV on Friday - CNET

  20-07-2023 19:11
  
  Argentina's World Cup winner is set to make his debut against the Mexican side in a Leagues Cup fixture.
  
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• Lionel Messi Debut: How to Watch, Stream Inter Miami CF vs. Cruz Azul on Apple TV Friday - CNET

  20-07-2023 19:11
  
  Argentina's World Cup winner is set to make his debut against the Mexican side in a Leagues Cup fixture.
  
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• Apple threatens to kill FaceTime and iMessage in U.K.

  20-07-2023 18:57 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has warned that it will shut down services such as FaceTime and iMessage in the U.K. if the government goes ahead with controversial legislation.A proposed update to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 is currently in open consultation. Members of the public are invited to offer feedback on the amendments, which include a requirement for messaging services to notify the Home Office, a department of the British Government that handles immigration, security, and law and order, of new
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro could face ‘severe shortages’ at launch due to display production issues

  20-07-2023 18:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is reportedly facing production issues for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. A new report today says that these devices could face severe supply constraints in September due to Apple’s plans to significantly reduce the size of the bezel around the display. more…
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• These Are the Most Efficient Electric Cars and Trucks Available Today - CNET

  20-07-2023 18:29
  
  Range is important, but you shouldn't ignore the benefits of energy efficiency when shopping for an electric vehicle.
  
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• Instant Pots are Heatwave-Proof: These Are the Best Models to Use Instead of the Oven - CNET

  20-07-2023 18:25
  
  Instant Pots might posture as a winter kitchen appliance, but when it's too steamy to run the big oven, it's Instant Pot to the rescue.
  
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• Apple Pay Later off to a hot start despite staggered rollout

  20-07-2023 18:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Pay Later has been rolling out since March, but it’s still not available to everyone. Despite the limited availability, a new survey today suggests that Apple is already taking business from other buy-now-pay-later services like Paypal, Afterpay, and more. more…
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• Apple has reportedly pushed iPhone SE 4 release into 2025

  20-07-2023 18:10 via macdailynews.com
  
  Analysts from Barclays say that Apple’s iPhone SE 4 has been pushed back a year to 2025, citing supply chain sources.
  Apple’s current 5G iPhone SE 3 is powered by the A15 Bionic chip
  William Gallagher for AppleInsider:Analysts for Barclays have issued a research note for the company’s investors, in which they say the delay is down to issues with its 5G modem. Blayne Curtis and Tom O’Malley repeat previous reports that the phone was to feature Apple’s own 5G modem in
  
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• Nomad launches reimagined ChargeKey with Lightning and USB-C versions [Hands-on]

  20-07-2023 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Back in 2013 in Nomad’s early days, the company launched an innovative charging solution for iPhone called ChargeKey. Now the “world’s most portable charging cable” has been redesigned with a modern and metal build and it comes in both Lightning and USB-C versions.more…
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• Deals: 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro $150 off, 16-inch M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pro from $1,900 lows, more

  20-07-2023 17:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re back with Thursday’s batch of fresh discounts courtesy of 9to5Toys, with some 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro discounts leading the way. With Prime Day having come and gone without a chance to save, you can now take $150 off various models. Those who don’t mind going with a previous-generation release can also save as much as $1,900 on M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pros as new all-time lows arrive on 16-inch models. Then go upgrade your workstation while Twelve South’s ParcSlope MacBoo
  
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• Apple's New iOS 17 Messages Features Help It 'Catch Up' to Chat Apps - CNET

  20-07-2023 17:30
  
  Commentary: There's one new Messages feature that should be mimicked by Apple's competitors pronto.
  
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• Hands-on with a powerful alternative to Apple’s iWork and Microsoft Office [Video]

  20-07-2023 17:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We now live in a world that is all subscription-based. Whether it’s for a streaming service or a productivity suite, there seems to always be some sort of pricing attached to it. OnlyOffice, the team behind the popular open-source project, is trying to alleviate all of that. They have just launched a new solution – OnlyOffice DocSpace. more…
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• Apple’s September 2023 iPhone 15 event: Date, time and what will launch

  20-07-2023 17:04 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple is expected to take the wraps off the new iPhone 15 range at an event in September 2023. At the same time we could see new Apple Watches and several other new products. Here’s everything you need to know.When is Apple’s iPhone event?In 2022 Apple’s September event was held on Wednesday, September 7. This is an earlier date than the annual iPhone event has been held in recent years—for example, in 2021 the event was held on Tuesday, September 14, and in 2020
  
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• Apple event September 2023: iPhone 15 launch event date, time and what will launch

  20-07-2023 17:04 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple is expected to take the wraps off the new iPhone 15 range at an event in September 2023. At the same time we could see new Apple Watches and several other new products. Here’s everything you need to know.When is Apple’s iPhone event?In 2022 Apple’s September event was held on Wednesday September 7. This is an earlier date than the annual iPhone event has been held in recent years – in 2021 the event was held on Tuesday September 14. (The iPhone event in 202
  
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• Marvel's Groove 'N Grow Groot Can Elevate Itself to 18 Inches Tall - CNET

  20-07-2023 17:00
  
  Exclusive: This Guardians of the Galaxy action figure stands at 13.5 inches at first, and gets bigger with a button press.
  
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• When ‘Apple GPT’ arrives, it will put the hurt on ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and others

  20-07-2023 16:46 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is prepping generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools that could challenge those of OpenAI’s ChapGPT, Alphabet’s Bard, and others, according to a Wednesday report for Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman.Ian Krietzberg for TheStreet:Apple has been building a framework to support LLMs called Ajax; the company has also built and internally deployed a service similar to ChatGPT that some of its engineers referred to as “Apple GPT.”
  The company is aiming to release a c
  
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• Save $1,900 as the ultimate 16-inch MacBook Pro crashes to its lowest price ever

  20-07-2023 16:30 via macworld.com
  
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  The new M2 Max MacBook Pro is the fastest laptop Apple has ever made, but the previous model is still a tremendous performer, especially when it’s nearly $2,000 off: B&H Photo is selling a 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Max processor, 64GB of RAM, and 4TB of storage for $2,999, a ridiculous savings of $1,900 and the best price we’ve ever seen for this configuration. This deal ends at 11:59am ET so if you want one, act fast.The M1 Max processor may be over a year old, but
  
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• Apple supplier TSMC delays start of Arizona chip factory to 2025 due to shortage of skilled labor

  20-07-2023 16:13 via macdailynews.com
  
  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will delay production at its new chip plant in Arizona to 2025 due to a shortage of skilled labor, the company’s chairman said on its second quarter earnings call Thursday. The company is working to send trained technicians from Taiwan to train local workers to help accelerate equipment installation.Lauren Feiner for CNBC:TSMC Chairman Mark Liu told analysts on an earnings call Thursday that the company does not have enough skilled workers
  
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• The iPhone 15 might not arrive until October

  20-07-2023 16:11 via macworld.com
  
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  While we’re busy collecting exciting iPhone 15 rumors ahead of the expected launch this September, we read some news today you might not like. According to an analyst at Bank of America, the iPhone 15 will arrive a little late this year.Wamsi Mohan, a global securities analyst at Bank of America, claims in an investors note that the iPhone 15 won’t launch until the fourth quarter, which begins October 1. Mohan says that Apple’s usual supply chain checks indicate that p
  
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• Apple GPT won’t be a customer feature anytime soon [Opinion]

  20-07-2023 15:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  News that Apple has developed its own generative AI model – dubbed Apple GPT – caused a little flurry of excitement yesterday, with John Gruber noting that it caused AAPL’s stock price to briefly spike by 2.7%
  Even investors seemed to quickly realise that the news doesn’t mean much, however, as most of that gain was lost by the end of the day … more…
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• 1Password Tests Passkey Login to Unlock Your Password Vault - CNET

  20-07-2023 15:40
  
  Passkeys are easier to use and more secure than passwords, tech's biggest companies say. They're trying to nudge us into the "passwordless" login era.
  
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• This Post-Prime Day Deal Drops the M1 MacBook Air Back Down to All-Time Low - CNET

  20-07-2023 15:21
  
  Though most of the Prime Day savings have dried up, you've still got a chance to grab this 2020 MacBook for $249 off.
  
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• Apple: We’d pull iMessage and FaceTime from the UK rather than destroy end-to-end encryption if controversial law passes

  20-07-2023 15:21 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple says it would pull services such as iMessage and FaceTime from the UK rather than obliterate customers’ security and privacy if new proposals to destroy end-to-end encryption are made law and acted upon as the government fumbles toward updating its so-called Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016.The UK government wants messaging services to seek approval for security features before releasing them to customers. The act lets the UK government demand that security features such as end-to
  
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• Solar Battery Rebate: Get $500 Back on a Tesla Powerwall - CNET

  20-07-2023 15:10
  
  The cash-back offer is good on Powerwalls installed and registered through October and can be applied to multiple batteries.
  
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• Apple says it would remove iMessage and FaceTime in the UK rather than break end-to-end encryption

  20-07-2023 14:41 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Facing possible legislation that would require messaging services to offer backdoors in end-to-end encryption, Apple is saying it would rather remove apps like iMessage and FaceTime entirely from the UK market (via BBC News).
  The new Online Safety Bill is currently under review. Apple, WhatsApp, Signal, and other services have voiced their opposition to the proposal.more…
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• TSMC Arizona chip production delayed from 2024 to 2025

  20-07-2023 14:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The start of TSMC Arizona chip production – which will include chips for older Apple devices – has now been officially delayed by the company. Production was scheduled to begin in late 2024, and this has now been pushed back to early 2025.
  Apple’s chipmaker had previously acknowledged that construction work had fallen well behind schedule, but had said at the time that this “[did] not necessarily mean” that initial chip production would be delayed … more&hel
  
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• Tired of Glasses? Here's What to Know About Laser Eye Surgery - CNET

  20-07-2023 14:00
  
  Before you go under the knife, these are some key things you should know to make sure LASIK is right for you.
  
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