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• How to Use the CDC's Heat and Health Tracker to Prepare for a Heat Wave - CNET

  26-07-2023 23:14
  
  Monitoring a heat wave in your community, and heat illness emergencies it can bring, is one way to stay safer in high temperatures.
  
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• AT&T Is Raising the Rates for Its Older Unlimited Elite Plans - CNET

  26-07-2023 22:38
  
  The price of the Max-bundled plan is going up in August.
  
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• Man open-sources self-repairable AirPods Pro case

  26-07-2023 22:27 via macdailynews.com
  
  Technologist Ken Pillonel has already made a $38 part for making the AirPods Pro case self-serviceable and support USB-C, and adding Apple’s Lightning port to a Samsung Galaxy A51, and modded an iPhone to use USB-C. No, Pillonel has made an AirPods Pro case with a user-replaceable battery, USB-C port, and an open source design.
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• Nomad launches shiny and grippy Sport Case for AirPods Pro 2

  26-07-2023 22:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following up on its classy Modern Leather Case for AirPods Pro 2, Nomad has released its Sport Case for the popular earphones. The new protection comes in three colors, has precise cutouts for the speaker and lanyard loop, and more.more…
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: Dream Tablets for Content Creators, Movie Lovers and Mobile Gamers - CNET

  26-07-2023 22:09
  
  All of Samsung's new Android tablets are water resistant and have AMOLED displays and S pens.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: Dream Tablet for Movie Lovers, at a Premium Price - CNET

  26-07-2023 22:09
  
  All of Samsung's new Android tablets get AMOLED displays and wider aspect ratios, but they'll cost you.
  
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• 'Harley Quinn' Season 4: Release Date and How to Watch From Anywhere - CNET

  26-07-2023 22:09
  
  The chaotic series returns Thursday.
  
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• Save $600 on the CirC Plus Massage Chair at Johnson Fitness & Wellness - CNET

  26-07-2023 21:52
  
  Treat yourself to luxury with this CirC Plus Massage Chair now $600 off.
  
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• Apple commits $2.5 billion to address California housing crisis

  26-07-2023 21:23 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has partnered with Destination: Home, as well as California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), and Housing Trust Silicon Valley as part of its $2.5 billion commitment to address the housing crisis across California.The company has also teamed up with United Way of Greater Los Angeles to fund the Affordable Housing Initiative, a social impact fund that supports the creation of affordable housing for individuals and families who are unhoused or at risk of falling into homelessness.
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• For $50,000, you can buy 14 Vision Pro headsets–or a pair of Apple sneakers

  26-07-2023 21:18 via macworld.com
  
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  The 1990s were a strange time for Apple, marked by the launch of its first PDA, a failed gaming console, a wacky camera, and of course, the iconic iMac. But perhaps nothing is stranger than a pair of Omega Sports sneakers adorned with the Apple logo–and you can now own a pair.Sotheby’s Auction House is selling the sneakers as an immediate purchase for $50,000 and describes them as “one of the most obscure in existence and highly coveted on the resale market.” Whi
  
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• Ban smartphones in schools, says UN (one in four countries already does) [Poll]

  26-07-2023 21:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A United Nations report has argued that we should ban smartphones in schools, noting that one in four countries around the world already does so.
  UN education and science agency Unesco says that there three strong reasons to implement the policy … more…
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• Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs. Pixel Fold: How Samsung and Google's Foldables Compare - CNET

  26-07-2023 21:05
  
  Both phones cost $1,800 and fold in half, but there are plenty of differences, too.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: July 26, 2023 – MacBook Air sales, Game Mode for iPad?

  26-07-2023 20:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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• The first M3 Macs are coming soon, here’s everything we know

  26-07-2023 20:41 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following the announcement of the M2 chip at WWDC 2022, we’re now on the cusp of Apple announcing the new M3 chip. The M3 chip is expected to be a major upgrade over the M2, switching to a new fabrication and production process that will offer a major boost in both performance and efficiency.more…
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• SpaceX Set to Launch Enormous Satellite for Faster Rural Broadband - CNET

  26-07-2023 20:40
  
  The bus-sized Jupiter 3 will quadruple Hughes' broadband speeds. Rival Viasat's crippling mechanical problems show space still poses engineering challenges.
  
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• MLS Season Pass on Apple TV close to 1 million subscribers, prior to Messi boost

  26-07-2023 20:10 via macdailynews.com
  
  Sources have told Sports Business Journal that MLS Season Pass is approaching 1 million subscribers ahead of an expected massive boost thanks to Lionel Messi who, in his first two games with Inter Miami is clearly a man amongst boys. The nearly 1 million subscriber number includes season-ticket holders who are provided access as part of their purchase. In early June, those same sources told Sports Business Journal that the MLS Season Pass subscriber base stood at 700,000. So, roughly 100K subscr
  
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• The Fed Just Hiked Rates Again. That Means Different Things for Your Money - CNET

  26-07-2023 20:04
  
  Higher interest rates make borrowing more expensive but offer a bigger return on your investments.
  
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• Galaxy Foldable Phone Face-Off: How the Z Fold 5 Stacks Up on Specs and Price - CNET

  26-07-2023 19:51
  
  See how Samsung's newest foldable phone compares to earlier models
  
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• Google, Microsoft, OpenAI Join Forces to Create AI Safety Forum - CNET

  26-07-2023 19:46
  
  Along with startup Anthropic, the companies formed the group to establish responsible AI practices.
  
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• Automakers Plan New EV Charging Network with 30,000 Chargers - CNET

  26-07-2023 19:41
  
  The move will almost double the number of public fast chargers across the US and Canada.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Hands-On: Bigger Display, More Personal Customizations - CNET

  26-07-2023 19:29
  
  Samsung's new flip phone gets a bigger cover screen and a redesigned hinge, improving on its biggest shortcomings.
  
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• Android phone maker OnePlus is now selling its Mac keyboard for $239

  26-07-2023 19:16 via macworld.com
  
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  A few months ago, we reported on the Keyboard 81 Pro, a keyboard by OnePlus that’s made for the Mac. What’s remarkable about it is that it’s designed for the Mac by an Android phone maker–and it’s now on sale for $239.OnePlus did have some help making the keyboard: they partnered with Keychron, a company with a reputation for making high-quality keyboards for Mac and Windows. The Keyboard 81 Pro seems to have the keys Mac users are used to, such as a (gasp!
  
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• What’s new in iOS 17 beta 4

  26-07-2023 19:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple released the first beta of iOS 17 following the WWDC on June 5th. The second beta was released two weeks later on June 21st. iOS 17 beta 2 included updates to AirDrop, changes to the Settings app, crossfade support in Apple Music, and more. iOS 17 beta 3 was released on July 5th and brought more in-depth credits to the Music and more. Now, Apple has released iOS 17 beta 4.
  iOS 17 upgrades the communications experience with Contact Posters, a new stickers experience, Live Voicemail, and muc
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs. 6 Classic vs. 5 Pro: New Watch or Sporty Watch? - CNET

  26-07-2023 19:03
  
  Samsung's new Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic are now on sale alongside last year's Watch 5 Pro.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Apple Watch Series 8: Side-by-Side Specs Breakdown - CNET

  26-07-2023 18:59
  
  We see how Samsung's new watch stacks up against Apple's current flagship watch.
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold 5 Hands-On: Same Phone, New Hinge - CNET

  26-07-2023 18:54
  
  Samsung's new foldable has a gapless hinge and a faster processor, additions that modestly push the Z Fold forward.
  
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• iOS 17 beta reveals how the iPhone 15 Pro Action Button may work

  26-07-2023 18:47 via macworld.com
  
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  Of all the rumored features of the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro, perhaps the one we’re most excited about is the Action Button. It’s rumored to replace the mute switch that has been a feature of every iPhone since the original. Taking its lead from the new Apple Watch Ultra, Apple is said to be making the Action Button’s function customizable instead of simply a mute toggle.Buried in the code of iOS 17 Developer Beta 4, Steve Moser of MacRumors has found a bit of code that m
  
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• 8 Best Snack Box Subscriptions, Tested and Reviewed - CNET

  26-07-2023 18:32
  
  When a snack attack hits, be ready with one of these excellent subscription boxes.
  
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• Dish Network's Boost Infinite Begins Selling Wireless Service to Amazon Prime Users - CNET

  26-07-2023 18:20
  
  It isn't clear, however, which wireless network -- Dish's own, AT&T or T-Mobile -- the service will be running on.
  
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• Constellation Energy Review: A Gas and Electric Provider Worth Considering - CNET

  26-07-2023 18:18
  
  Constellation Energy offers a variety of fixed-rate plans, from the budget-conscious to the eco-conscious, in natural gas, electricity and home energy services.
  
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• Meta, Microsoft, TomTom, and Amazon team up on maps in effort to crack Apple-Google duopoly

  26-07-2023 18:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  A group of tech companies, including Meta, Microsoft, TomTom, and Amazon Web Services, is releasing a dataset of map data that could be used to create new mapping products that take on Apple Maps and Google Maps. The dataset includes 59 million points of interest, such as restaurants and landmarks, and was collected and donated by Meta and Microsoft.
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  Kif Leswing for CNBC:The Overture Maps Foundation, which was established late last year, captured 59
  
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• Apple’s Vision Pro Developer Kit terms are wild

  26-07-2023 17:52 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s Vision Pro headset doesn’t arrive until next year, but developers can get their hands on one now. It’s unclear whether Apple is charging for the Vision Pro developer kit as it did with the Developer Transition Kit for Apple silicon, but regardless of cost, developers might want to read the terms and conditions before applying to receive loaner units.Among the terms and conditions developers must agree to are that the Vision Pro is never moved from the address a
  
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• Wednesday’s best deals take $249 off M1 MacBook Air alongside Magic Trackpad 2 at $115 and other official Apple accessories

  26-07-2023 17:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re back with all of Wednesday’s best deals, celebrating the halfway point in the week by rounding up all of the best discounts. Our friends at 9to5Toys now have some notable price cuts down below the fold including a $249 back to school discount on Apple’s M1 MacBook Air. First party accessories are also the name of the game today, with rare discounts landing on Apple’s Magic Trackpad 2 and Magic Mouse from $68 to go alongside a pair of in-house iPhone 14/Plus Leather
  
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• This Convenient Dyson Stick Vacuum Is $150 Off for Today Only at Best Buy - CNET

  26-07-2023 17:45
  
  Get powerful cleaning capabilities without the extra weight with this $250 Dyson V7 Advanced Origin.
  
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• Best reason to upgrade to the iPhone 15 Pro explained

  26-07-2023 17:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the most exciting new features coming to the iPhone 15 Pro is a dedicated button that will replace the mute switch. Instead of a toggle that flips back and forth, we expect the iPhone 15 Pro to feature an Action button like on the Apple Watch Ultra.more…
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Preorder Deals: Up to $650 Off and a Free Storage Upgrade - CNET

  26-07-2023 17:38
  
  Don't miss your chance to save on the latest generation of our favorite high-end Android tablets with these preorder offers.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Preorder Deals: Up to $1,000 Off With Trade-In - CNET

  26-07-2023 17:10
  
  Save big on Samsung's latest large-screen foldable phone before it officially hits shelves next month.
  
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• Apple’s Vision Pro headset revives investors’ interest in AR, VR, and XR startups

  26-07-2023 17:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s Vision Pro headset has revived interest in virtual and augmented reality start-ups, which have been struggling to attract funding from investors who have favored artificial intelligence companies. The world’s most valuable company believes its new mixed reality device will herald a new era of spatial computing, similar to how the iPhone revolutionized mobile computing.
  Apple Vision Pro features a pair of advanced, custom micro‑OLED displays deliver more pixels than a 4K
  
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• Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Update Brings Extra Tools for Athletes - CNET

  26-07-2023 17:00
  
  Samsung's rugged watch is staying in the lineup alongside the newer Galaxy Watch 6.
  
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• Here’s the August schedule for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+

  26-07-2023 16:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Major League Baseball and Apple are in their second year of streaming select games exclusively on Apple TV+. As MLB heads further into the 2023 season, Apple has published the schedule for games it will carry in August.more…
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• Apple Maps versus Google Maps? A free solution from Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft could be the winner

  26-07-2023 16:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After forming a collaborative mapping effort last year called Overture Maps Foundation, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and TomTom have officially launched their first open map dataset. The new free resource could be a compelling choice for developers who don’t want to rely on Apple or Google Maps.more…
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• Apple has deployed nearly $1.5 billion to help address the housing crisis in California, over 40,000 people assisted so far

  26-07-2023 16:42 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Back in 2019, Apple announced a $2.5 billion plan to help address the housing crisis in California in partnership with the state government. Each year, the company shares an update on its progress.more…
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• 15-inch MacBook Air demand reportedly low, but not every product can be a best-seller

  26-07-2023 16:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple unveiled its long-awaitedat WWDC last month. Despite the product receiving almost universally positive reviews, shipments have reportedly gotten off to a slower start than expected.Still, I think there’s some important context to keep in mind when it comes to supply chain reports like this one.more…
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• iPhone battery replacement won’t ever be this easy – and here’s why

  26-07-2023 16:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  DIY iPhone battery replacement is a tricky business, and the company is facing pressure from Europe to make the process an easier one.
  We’ve argued before that Apple will strongly resist legal pressure. Ironically, companies which do make battery replacement easier on their own smartphones are inadvertently helping Apple’s case … more…
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• Dish Network's Boost Infinite Begins Selling Wireless Service on Amazon Prime - CNET

  26-07-2023 16:07
  
  It isn't clear, however, which wireless network -- Dish's own, AT&T or T-Mobile -- the service will be running on.
  
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• Apple TV+ debuts trailer for four-part true-crime docuseries ‘Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn,’ premiering August 25th

  26-07-2023 16:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  International true-cries series “Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn” is a four-part documentary series debuting globally on August 25 on Apple TV+.
  Apple TV+ announced today the four-part documentary series “Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn,” telling the riveting story of CEO-turned-fugitive Carlos Ghosn and his relentless climb to the top of the corporate ladder, shocking arrest and unbelievable escape that stunned the world, will debut globally on Friday, August 25.
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• AT&T Continues Adding Customers While Growing Midband 5G - CNET

  26-07-2023 15:44
  
  The carrier is on track to reach 200 million people with faster 5G.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs. Motorola Razr Plus - CNET

  26-07-2023 15:30
  
  This year's best clamshell foldables have full cover screens and top specs.
  
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• Apple sneakers for sale for $50,000 (not including sales tax)

  26-07-2023 15:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you’ve ever wanted to pick up a pair of Apple sneakers, and failed to do so at a conference in the 1990s, now’s your chance … more…
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• USB-C iPhone mod creator builds first fully repairable AirPods Pro case

  26-07-2023 15:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Back in 2021, Robotics engineer Ken Pillonel was the first to transform iPhone’s Lightning port to USB-C. Since then he’s created a way to do the same for the case for AirPods and AirPods Pro and even open-sourced his process. Now Ken’s latest project has copied Apple’s AirPods Pro case but he’s redesigned every piece of it so it’s fully repairable.more…
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