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• Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon Make Pledge on AI Safety and Security - CNET

  24-07-2023 23:47
  
  ChatGPT creator OpenAI is also among the companies that met with President Biden to sign the voluntary agreement.
  
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• iPhone 14 Emergency SOS Facilitates Car Cliff Crash Rescue - CNET

  24-07-2023 23:36
  
  Search and rescue say they were able to save a man in LA thanks to the iPhone's crash detection and SOS features.
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro production concerns over thinner bezels may be exaggerated

  24-07-2023 23:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The iPhone 15 Pro was doomed last week, but the train might be back on the track for Apple. Or maybe the train was never really off the rails. A new report from Display Supply Chain Consultants has the latest. more…
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• Best GABA Supplements for 2023 - CNET

  24-07-2023 23:00
  
  Gamma-aminobutyric acid calms the brain and can reduce anxiety. Here are five supplements that may help you manage your stress and get to sleep faster.
  
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• ‘Apple GPT’ is already being used by employees; may be used for AppleCare

  24-07-2023 22:40 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is reportedly still developing its generative AI technology, but it is already being used by employees behind the scenes.Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman has revealed that Apple employees are using a ChatGPT-esque AI chatbot called “Apple GPT” to prototype future features, summarize text, and answer questions based on the data it has been trained on.
  Gurman also said that Apple is exploring ways to integrate its LLM into other areas of operations, such as using it to assist cu
  
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• Save Up to $250 on Our Favorite Rowing Machines of 2023 at Hydrow's Summer Sale - CNET

  24-07-2023 22:22
  
  These premium and versatile rowing machines are a great addition to any home gym, and right now you can snag one at a discount.
  
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• Best Wireless Headphones for 2023 - CNET

  24-07-2023 22:00
  
  We've tested the best wireless headphones on the market to find you the perfect pair. Here are our current wireless headphone favorites -- including some value picks.
  
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• Deutsche Bank, Wells Fargo up Apple price targets, expect Mac to continue to gain share in PC market

  24-07-2023 21:51 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple stock price target has been increased by two analysts, who both cited the company’s indomitable Mac business as the reason for their new projections. Over the weekend, Deutsche Bank’s Sidney Ho and Wells Fargo’s Aaron Rakers upped their price targets on Apple shares while maintaining their ratings.Angela Palumbo for Barron’s:Rakers raised his price target to $225 from $210 and maintained his Overweight rating. Ho increased his price target to $210 from $180 and main
  
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• Best Games on PS Plus: Twisted Metal, Undertale, It Takes Two and Many More for July - CNET

  24-07-2023 21:37
  
  Sony's PlayStation Plus service has a giant library of games. These are our favorites.
  
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• Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.5 with important security updates

  24-07-2023 21:36 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Monday released macOS Ventura 10.5 which provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.
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  For detailed information about the security content of this update, please visit: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
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• Spotify now costs more as price increase hits premium plans

  24-07-2023 21:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update: It’s official. “So that we can keep innovating, we are changing our Premium prices across a number of markets around the world,” says Spotify. “These updates will help us continue to deliver value to fans and artists on our platform.” Original story from July 21 below.Spotify has resisted increasing its monthly subscription price for as long as possible. According to the Wall Street Journal, the subscription music service will issue a price increase in
  
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• Best Wireless Bluetooth Boom Boxes for 2023 - CNET

  24-07-2023 21:00
  
  Planning a party soon? No get-together is fully complete without music. Check out CNET's favorite wireless Bluetooth speaker models that pack a punch.
  
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• Netflix throws a life raft to everyone wading through the endless stream of content

  24-07-2023 20:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Netflix dropped a huge redesign of its iOS app at the start of this year. Now Netflix is making it easier to find the things you care about when you’re tired of wading through the endless river of movie and TV show recommendations.more…
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• Hands-on with the all-new Apple Watch Stocks app in watchOS 10 [Gallery]

  24-07-2023 20:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A number of native Apple Watch apps have been overhauled with watchOS 10, one of which is the Stocks app. Follow along for a look at the redesigned Apple Watch Stocks app that offers a new UI with a richer experience.more…
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• Apple releases iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6

  24-07-2023 20:17 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Monday released iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 which provide important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.
  Apple’s iOS 16.6 is now available
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• iOS 16.6 has been released with a bunch of important security updates

  24-07-2023 20:15 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple began 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 developer beta arrives at WWDC. The beta was first released to developers first on May 19, and to public beta testers on May 22. The final release of iOS 16.6 was on July 24.There are no new features in this release–iOS 16 is as mature as it’s going to be, and all eyes are on the impending features announced for iOS 17.
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• Apple lands new documentary film ‘The Pigeon Tunnel’ from Errol Morris

  24-07-2023 20:11 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Original Films announces new documentary film, “The Pigeon Tunnel,” from Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris (“The Fog of War”) and The Ink Factory (“The Night Manager”).
  John le Carré (David Cornwell) in “The Pigeon Tunnel,” premiering October 20, 2023 on Apple TV+.
  “The Pigeon Tunnel” pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of former British spy David Cornwell — better known as John le Car
  
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• Apple fixes 16 security flaws with iOS 16.6, two actively exploited

  24-07-2023 20:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has released iOS 16.6 today for everyone and while the update doesn’t come with new user-facing features, it has over a dozen important security fixes. And notably, two of the fixes are for actively exploited flaws.more…
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• Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.5 with nearly 30 security updates

  24-07-2023 19:52 via macworld.com
  
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  Ahead of the arrival of macOS Sonoma later this fall, Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.5 to all users with bug fixes and nearly 30 security fixes. According to Apple’s release notes, the update includes small bug fixes and performance optimizations. More importantly for most users are nearly 30 security updates that patch several vulnerabilities spanning Safari, Shortcuts, FindMy, and various system resources.macOS Ventura 13.5: New features and fixesThe macOS Ventura 13.5 upda
  
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• Chicago man tracks down stolen motorcycle with AirTag, but police can’t help recover it

  24-07-2023 19:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  AirTags are great for finding lost bags, pets, and keys. Apple’s , however, is no match for property theft — especially when vehicles are involved.more…
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• Beat the Heat With This $55 Dreo Tower Fan ($45 Off) - CNET

  24-07-2023 19:31
  
  If you're looking for an easy way to stay cool at home, snag this 36-inch tower fan while it's on sale at Walmart.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 16.6 with ‘important bug fixes and security updates’ for all users

  24-07-2023 19:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has officially released iOS 16.6 for all iPhone users. The latest software update includes “important bug fixes and security updates,” according to the release notes.more…
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• Developers can now apply for an Apple Vision Pro Developer Kit

  24-07-2023 19:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Vision Pro won’t hit stores until next year. However, Apple said in June that developers could apply for a Developer Kit to test their apps ahead of the official launch. As of today, developers can now apply for an Apple Vision Pro Developer Kit.more…
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• Your Netflix Phone App Is Getting a New Personalized Hub Feature - CNET

  24-07-2023 19:02
  
  The time-saving feature rolls out on the iOS app today.
  
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• Intego Mac Internet Security X9 review

  24-07-2023 18:59 via macworld.com
  
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  ProsTwo-way firewallGood performanceConsMac-specific (no version for Windows / Android)Our VerdictA useful set of security utilities that help keep your Mac safe and running smoothly.Among Mac users, the antivirus scanner Virus Barrier from Intego is well known as the solution was one of the first virus scanners on the Mac.
  Intego’s Mac Internet Security X9 is a bundle of two security tools: VirusBarrier X9 and NetBarrier X9. The job of the first is self-
  
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• MLS Season Pass nearing 1M subs prior to Messi bump, team execs frustrated with Apple’s lack of transparency

  24-07-2023 18:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Football superstar Lionel Messi is expected to kickstart Major League Soccer interest for Apple, but how were the numbers looking prior to Messi’s debut?
  Unsurprisingly, Apple has a tight seal on any real data for its MLS Season Pass subscription service. The company is in its first year of a decadelong deal that gives it exclusive streaming rights to the US men’s soccer league.more…
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• Samsung Unpacked: How To Watch This Week's Galaxy Fold 5, Flip 5 Event - CNET

  24-07-2023 18:52
  
  Samsung's next wave of foldable phones are expected to debut this week.
  
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• Apple TV+ and Major League Baseball announce August ‘Friday Night Baseball’ schedule

  24-07-2023 18:19 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced the August 2023 “Friday Night Baseball” schedule, available to all Apple TV+ subscribers.
  Fans can tune in to two baseball games on Friday nights during the MLB’s regular season, available only on Apple TV+.
  “Friday Night Baseball” games on Apple TV+ are called each week by Wayne Randazzo (play-by-play), Dontrelle Willis (analyst), Heidi Watney (sideline reporter), Alex Faust (play-by-play), Ryan Spilborghs (anal
  
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• Report: Apple pushing suppliers to develop truly ‘bezel-less’ iPhone displays

  24-07-2023 18:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  While iPhone bezels have gotten significantly smaller over the last several years, Apple wants its suppliers to do even more. According to a new supply chain report today, Apple is pushing Samsung and LG to develop technology that would truly make iPhone displays “bezel-less.”more…
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• Review: Sony launches new XM5 earbuds with drastically improved ANC, 360-degree audio, and smaller design

  24-07-2023 18:01 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Sony today is launching its latest pair of flagship true wireless earbuds. In a naming scheme that few will be surprised by, the new WF-1000XM5 arrive with some notable improvements over their predecessor and are . I’ve been daily driving them over the past week and am excited to talk about just how well-rounded of an experience the new Sony XM5 offer.more…
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• Nakamichi's Pricey Dragon Home Theater System Will Be Even Pricier - CNET

  24-07-2023 18:01
  
  The premium system will now cost $3,899 -- $400 more than when it was announced.
  
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• Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: They're Smaller and Even Better - CNET

  24-07-2023 18:00
  
  Sony's new flagship noise-canceling earbuds have arrived and they're quite impressive in many ways, though expensive at $300.
  
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• Best 4K TV Deals: Up to $1,000 Off Samsung, LG, TCL and More - CNET

  24-07-2023 18:00
  
  Get a stunning ultra HD TV without breaking the bank with the best prices out there on top-rated 4K models.
  
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• Compare Your Energy Choices and Electricity Rates by State - CNET

  24-07-2023 17:56
  
  Here's a breakdown of the states where you have an energy choice and how your state's utility bills compare to the rest of the nation.
  
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• This 1-Day Woot Deal Saves You $120 On Beats' Top-Rated Workout Earbuds - CNET

  24-07-2023 17:55
  
  The Powerbeats Pro are designed for serious workouts, and today only you can snag a pair on sale for just $130.
  
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• Save on official Apple MagSafe Battery Pack and Find My Wallet from $48 in Monday’s best deals, Studio Display $299 off, more

  24-07-2023 17:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of Monday’s best deals are now live and headlined by a rare chance to save on some official MagSafe accessories. The in-house MagSafe Battery Pack returns to a 2023 low with a discount to $84 while the first-party MagSafe Leather Wallet with Find My sees its first price cut in months to $48. Then go check out the open-box Studio Display discounts from $1,380 lows. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Never Overpay for Plane Tickets Again With a $100 Dollar Flight Club Membership - CNET

  24-07-2023 17:39
  
  Right now, you can save hundreds on a lifetime Premium Plus subscription at StackSocial.
  
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• Morgan Stanley’s bull case puts Apple market cap over $4 trillion

  24-07-2023 17:13 via macdailynews.com
  
  In a new research report this past week, Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring argues that India is, and will continue to be, a key growth driver for Apple. Woodring thinks that over the next five years, India will account for 15% of Apple’s revenue growth, eventually reaching 20% of its installed base of device users.Eric J. Savitz for Barron’s:The analyst notes that India, which recently passed China to become the most populous country on Earth, accounted for just 2% of Apple’
  
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• You’ll soon be able to ship your Apple Store impulse buys right to your home

  24-07-2023 17:12 via macworld.com
  
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  When you’re shopping at an Apple Store, the experience is extremely smooth: There are no checkout lines, no high-pressure sales tactics, and you can try everything out before you buy. But if something’s not in stock, it gets a little trickier—employees send you to Apple.com to complete the purchase as if you were sitting in your living room.According to Mark Gurman that’s about to change. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman reports that Apple
  
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• Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and Grab a Lifetime Office 2021 Pro License for Just $50 - CNET

  24-07-2023 17:05
  
  This StackSocial bundle deal saves you over $350 compared to upgrading through Microsoft directly.
  
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• Spotify Increases Prices for Premium Accounts - CNET

  24-07-2023 16:51
  
  Spotify has increased its monthly price to $11, but there's still no word on its announced HiFi tier.
  
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• iPhone 14 Crash Detection helps rescuers save man after 400-foot canyon drop: ‘He probably would’ve bled out’

  24-07-2023 16:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s Crash Detection feature on iPhone 14 is once again being credited with saving a life. This time, a man in California drove off a cliff late on Friday and plummeted 400 feet into an abyss. At this point, Crash Detection on the man’s iPhone 14 kicked in and contacted a nearby communications center. more…
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• Sales tax holiday: Apple details now available for all 10 states [U]

  24-07-2023 16:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update: Details for all 10 states are now online.
  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.
  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 …more…
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• Apple touts tax-free Mac, iPads, and more in several U.S. states

  24-07-2023 15:50 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has announced a list of tax-free products that qualify for sales tax exemption in U.S. states with summer sales tax holidays. Some states hold annual sales tax free weekends in late summer to help parents save money on school supplies.Eligible products include:(check your state for exact products and price limitations)
  • Mac computers• iPad models• Accessories (purchased with computer)– Keyboards– Mice– Apple Pencil– Speakers– Mon
  
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• Apple again rumored to bid for English Premier League football streaming rights [update]

  24-07-2023 15:48 via 9to5mac.com
  Update: In an interview with The Daily Mail, Apple SVP Eddy Cue downplayed the suggestion that Apple would bid for British football rights, indicating he is only interested in sports deals with global scope that can apply to a significant majority of its worldwide customer base. Original story from March follows below …
  Following initial rumored interest, Apple is again rumored to be looking at bidding for English Premier League football streaming. This morning, Bloomberg reports that Ap
  
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• Data breaches: Corporations want to make us pay, not spend money on security

  24-07-2023 15:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  IBM’s latest report on data breaches reveals attackers are now more interested in stealing personal data for identity theft than they are simply taking credit card details. It also found that big companies would rather just pass on the costs to consumers, than spend more on security …more…
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• Apple Watch Ultra weight could be reduced, with upcoming refresh

  24-07-2023 14:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you’ve never tried one on, you may not know that the Apple Watch Ultra weight is almost twice that of the lightest Series 8, and still notably heavier than 45mm models.
  That’s something Apple plans to change this year, according to a Chinese source who correctly leaked the launch of a yellow iPhone 14 model …more…
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• Apple aims to keep iPhone production steady; targets 85 million iPhone 15 units this year

  24-07-2023 14:43 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is asking suppliers to produce some 85 million units of the iPhone 15 this year, roughly in line with the year before, Bloomberg News reports Monday citing “people familiar with the matter.”
  iPhone 15 Pro Max (iPhone 15 Ultra) rendering based on CAD. (imagevia @UniverseIce)
  Debby Wu and Takashi Mochizuki for Bloomberg News:The Cupertino, California-based company is aiming to hold shipments steady despite tumult in the global economy and a projected decline in the overall smartp
  
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• Vision Pro apps may need kick-starting by Apple, to persuade developers to bother

  24-07-2023 14:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Technically, there won’t be any shortage of Vision Pro apps at launch, given that existing iPad apps will run on the platform. But that’s much like arguing that there was no shortage of iPad apps when the device was launched, because iPhone apps ran on the tablet.
  Porting apps to Apple’s spatial computer in a way that takes full advantage of the very different environment of Vision Pro takes work – and early signs aren’t looking good … more…
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• The Secret Life of the 500+ Cables That Run the Internet - CNET

  24-07-2023 14:00
  
  Multimillion-dollar cables crisscrossing the bottom of the ocean have become the vital connections of our online lives.
  
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