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• Netflix Makes It Easier to Give a Thumbs Rating on Mobile - CNET

  07-08-2023 23:54
  
  Rating more titles improves your recommendations, Netflix says.
  
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• Apple Music’s new Discovery Station takes aim at Spotify

  07-08-2023 23:51 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has its answer to Spotify’s “Discover Weekly” in a new custom algorithmic radio station aptly named Discovery Station.
  You’ll find it in on the Listen Now tab in the Made for You section, in the Stations for You subhead. It is similar to the [Your name]’s Station, with a twist. While your own station chooses many songs you’ve added to your library, liked, or listen to repeatedly, the Discovery Station chooses songs similar to those.
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• PS5s Reportedly Melting USB Ports: Tips to Avoid Disaster - CNET

  07-08-2023 23:29
  
  PS5 systems had been running non-stop during Evo, the world's largest fighting games tournament in Las Vegas.
  
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• Google Search's Latest AI Feature Is a Grammar Checker. How to Use It - CNET

  07-08-2023 23:17
  
  Google's latest AI tool is useful but not always correct.
  
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• Berkshire Hathaway stock sets record high as Apple holdings, rising rates boost profit

  07-08-2023 23:11 via macdailynews.com
  
  Berkshire Hathaway’s stock price hit a new all-time high on Monday after the company reported record quarterly operating profit and net income. The conglomerate, run by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, said its operating profit topped $10 billion for the first time, thanks to strong performances from its insurance businesses and investments. Berkshire’s net income also rose to $35.9 billion, reflecting unrealized gains on investments such as Apple, whose stock price rose 17.6% in
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro takes shape with ultra-thin bezels, Action button, 2TB of storage

  07-08-2023 22:56 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  As the days tick down until the iPhone 15 event—likely taking place on September 12 or 13—the rumors are still rolling in. The latest batch shows us a closer look at the display’s skinny bezels and appears to confirm the existence of the so-called Action button that will replace the mute switch.According to leaks and CADs, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will have the skinniest bezels of any smartphone ever thanks to a new low-injection pressure over-molding process borr
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro rumored to ditch stainless steel for titanium: What we know

  07-08-2023 22:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Among other changes, this year’s iPhone 15 Pro models are rumored to feature a new chassis made out of titanium for the first time. This could make for a lighter design, additional durability, and more. In fact, it could be one of the biggest design changes to the iPhone in years, marking an end to the stainless steel era that started with the iPhone X in 2017.
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• 9to5Mac Daily: August 7, 2023 – Mac revenue slides, but the M3 chip is coming

  07-08-2023 22:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Apple stock heads toward longest losing streak of the year

  07-08-2023 22:38 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple shares were on track to close at a five-day low on Monday, marking their longest losing streak of the year. The stock was down about 1.7% in afternoon trading, extending its decline from last week. This is the first time that Apple shares have closed lower for five consecutive days since December 2022.Emily Bary for MarketWatch:Off 9.1% over the current five-session span, Apple’s stock is on track for its largest five-day percentage decline since the period that ended Nov. 7, 2022, w
  
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• Review: ZAGG’s new Pro Keyboards for Mac are still a tough sell, even with Qi wireless charging

  07-08-2023 22:31 via 9to5toys.com
  Last month, ZAGG launched a new series of keyboards that, at first glance, seem to be fairly standard options for your workstation. The macOS and iOS support out of the box is a very nice touch, as is the ability to pair the keyboards with multiple devices. But the real reason I’m taking a hands-on look at the new ZAGG Pro Keyboards is the one feature that makes these truly unique – Qi charging support.more…
  
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• Apple Vision Diary: Trying virtual Mac monitors on the Quest 2

  07-08-2023 22:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  While some rolled their eyes when Apple described Vision Pro as a spatial computer, instead of a headset, I didn’t. That’s because, to me, having virtual Mac monitors in front of my eyes, no matter where I am, is by far the most exciting use case for the device.At a minimum, it could transform the way I work when away from my home office – and in the longer term, it could potentially be a great way to work even when at home. So when I discovered I could try out this idea on the
  
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• Apple TV+ cancels ‘City On Fire’ after one season

  07-08-2023 22:17 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ will not pick up a second season of crime drama series “City on Fire.” Deadline reports the news which comes a month and a half after the series Season 1 finished its eight-episode run.
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  Nellie Andreeva:It is not surprising as the adaptation of the novel of the same name didn’t get a lot of buzz the way other recent Apple TV+ entries like Silo and Hijack have.
  While City on Fire was ordered and marketed as a drama series, not a limited series, and there we
  
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• LK-99 Superconductor: Maybe a Breakthrough, Maybe Just New Hope - CNET

  07-08-2023 22:16
  
  Experts push back against extraordinary claims of a room-temperature superconductor. But even a flop could open up new materials research pathways.
  
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• Apple Music ‘Discovery Station’ goes live for subscribers after sporadic testing

  07-08-2023 22:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Music subscribers are discovering a new station today called, er, Discovery Station. Apple has also updated the animated artwork for [Your name’s] Station in Apple Music to match.more…
  
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• 'Asteroid City' Streaming on Peacock: Release Date and Time - CNET

  07-08-2023 21:47
  
  Here's how to watch the star-packed Wes Anderson movie from anywhere.
  
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• Here’s what’s new with the Fitness app in iOS 17

  07-08-2023 21:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 17 comes with an updated Fitness app to more easily view your activity tracked by Apple Watch along with a redesigned trophy case, updates to sharing, and even tips from Apple Fitness+ trainers. Follow along for a look at the new Fitness app in iOS 17.more…
  
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• Save $100 on the New Engwe X26, a 30 MPH E-Bike With Huge Range - CNET

  07-08-2023 21:28
  
  Engwe makes some excellent e-bikes and its newest machine, the X26, is currently $100 off for release.
  
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• Wait for iPhone 15 or upgrade? Our buying advice for different scenarios

  07-08-2023 21:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Is now a good time to buy a new phone or should you wait for the next iPhone to upgrade? That’s a question that consumers face all year round. The answer, of course, is that it depends. The best time to buy a new iPhone is based on your budget, needs, and early adopter preference. Our forecasting can help you make an informed decision.more…
  
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• Apple is already testing an M3 Mac mini with 24GB of RAM

  07-08-2023 20:53 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter for Bloomberg compiles the latest rumors and leaks as usual but often contains an interesting new wrinkle or two. The issue published yesterday is no exception, revealing that Apple has added yet another Mac with an M3 chip to its testing suite: a Mac mini.According to Gurman’s sources, the Mac in question features eight CPU cores (four efficiency and four performance cores), 10 GPU cores, and 24GB of memory. Gurman believes this to b
  
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• Apple Pay now live in Vietnam as international expansion continues

  07-08-2023 20:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A report last month revealed that Apple Pay was coming to Vietnam after the country’s Ministry of Industry and Trade accidentally shared a news story about the launch of the platform there. But now it seems Apple Pay is finally live and available to users in the country.more…
  
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• Travis Scott was reportedly paid millions by Apple to complete deadly Astroworld Festival performance

  07-08-2023 20:26 via macdailynews.com
  
  A new report released by the Houston Police Department (HPD) last week revealed a host of details about the deadly 2021 Astroworld crowd crush, including that headliner Travis Scott had a multimillion-dollar agreement with streaming service Apple Music that depended on the show’s completion. it’s unknown if this agreement contributed in any way to Scott’s decision to continue performing even as the crowd began to panic and surge.
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• In unusual move, TSMC not charging Apple for defective 3nm chips

  07-08-2023 19:49 via macdailynews.com
  
  In an unusual move contrary to the normal way of doing business, chip fabricator TSMC is not charging Apple for defective 3nm chips ahead of the introduction of the iPhone 15 Pro models which are said to be powered by 3nm Apple A17 Bionic SoCs, The Information reports.Hartley Charlton for MacRumors:Introduction of upgraded chip technology like ‌3nm‌ involves the production of a high number of defective chips until the manufacturing process can be perfected. According to The Information
  
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• Amazon's Blazing-Fast Fire TV Stick 4K Max Is Over Half Off Right Now - CNET

  07-08-2023 19:38
  
  You can snag it on sale for just $27, which is the best price we've seen outside of Prime Day.
  
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• The 20 Coolest Halloween Decorations You Can Buy Now - CNET

  07-08-2023 19:36
  
  You don't have to wait until October to grab cool Halloween decorations for your home. These are the best options you can snatch up for spooky season today.
  
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• Mazda brings touchscreen to 2024 CX-5, improving Android Auto and CarPlay

  07-08-2023 19:19 via 9to5google.com
  
  Android Auto and CarPlay continue to be a huge selling point for new cars, but for years now, many Mazda cars have lacked the touchscreen needed to really enjoy those infotainment experiences. With the 2024 Mazda CX-5, a touchscreen is on the way.more…
  
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• Here’s September’s ‘Friday Night Baseball’ schedule on Apple TV+

  07-08-2023 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced the September 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 (a
  
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• Apple will require Apple Watch accessory makers to support fast charging later this year

  07-08-2023 18:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  With the launch of the Apple Watch Series 7 two years ago, Apple added support for fast charging. Now, Apple is planning to dramatically expand the availability of fast charging options for the Apple Watch by implementing a new requirement on third-party accessory makers later this year.more…
  
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• Zoom tells employees to return to the office, responds to generative AI pushback

  07-08-2023 18:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Zoom may be the driving force behind remote work and virtual meetings, but the company is telling employees to leave home and return to the office. Meanwhile, users are taking issue with Zoom’s approach to building generative AI features.more…
  
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• Here’s the September schedule for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+

  07-08-2023 18:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Major League Baseball and Apple are in their second year of streaming select games exclusively on Apple TV+. As MLB heads toward the end of the 2023 regular season, Apple has published the schedule for games it will carry in September.more…
  
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• Save $160 When Upgrading to Windows 11 Pro With This StackSocial Deal - CNET

  07-08-2023 18:20
  
  You can make the switch Microsoft's latest and greatest OS for just $40 right now.
  
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• iPhone 15 Rumored September Launch Date Creeps Closer - CNET

  07-08-2023 18:17
  
  Apple is prepared to launch its next iPhone in mid-September, according to Bloomberg.
  
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• This Versatile 14-in-1 Ninja Multicooker Is $130 Off for Today Only - CNET

  07-08-2023 18:04
  
  Why settle for an air fryer when you can get an air fryer, pressure cooker, steamer and much more -- all in one compact appliance.
  
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• Beyond Hearing Loss, Noise Is an Unspoken Health Threat - CNET

  07-08-2023 18:00
  
  Stress, inflammation, sleep disruptions and heart problems are the physical consequences of too much sound. Here are the impacts and tips for reducing the burden.
  
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• Apple’s 15-inch M2 MacBook Air hits all-time lowest price in $200 off sale

  07-08-2023 17:51 via macdailynews.com
  
  Amazon is having a sale on the latest 15-inch MacBook Air, with many models now at their lowest price ever. The 256GB MacBook Air M2 is $200 off and down to $1,099, and the 512GB model in starlight is also $200 off and down to $1,299.
  Apple’s 15-inch M2-powered MacBook Air
  The 15-inch MacBook Air M2 is one of our favorite laptops at the moment, and it’s even better when you can get it on sale. It has impressive performance thanks to Apple’s M2 chipset, a sapcious, comfortable k
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro’s 3 nm A17 chip will blow away competition thanks to TSMC sweetheart deal

  07-08-2023 17:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro is expected to be the first and only smartphone powered by a 3 nanometer processor for a while. A new report by The Information explains how a previously undisclosed sweetheart deal between Apple and TSMC is helping bring the state-of-the-art A17 chip to market.more…
  
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• Monday’s best deals: 15-inch M2 MacBook Air low at $200 off, Apple Studio Display $1,280, more

  07-08-2023 17:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Monday is back with a fresh batch of deals, and 9to5Toys has the very best on tap for us today. All headlined by a new all-time low on Apple’s 15-inch M2 MacBook Air at $200 off, the savings are also joined by much of the best prices yet on Apple Studio Display from $1,280. Those of you looking for a new iPadOS experience are also in luck, as Apple’s mini yet mighty iPad mini 6 falls to $400. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• How to stop Apple Watch accidentally calling 911/999

  07-08-2023 17:35 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has added some excellent safety features to the Apple Watch over the years, with Fall Detection and Crash Detection having the potential to be lifesavers. Sensors inside the Watch detect an impact (either from the ground or another car) and the Watch will call the emergency services if it determines that you’re in trouble. In a bad situation, these features could be lifesavers, but we’ve also seen various reports suggesting that false triggering of these features has l
  
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• Gene Munster: Investors should focus on Apple’s growing installed active base of over 2 billion active devices

  07-08-2023 17:29 via macdailynews.com
  Gene Munster, Deepwater Asset Management managing partner, joins CNBC’s “Squawk Box” to discuss the takeaways from Apple and other Big Tech earnings, the health of the mega-cap stocks, and that Apple’s growing installed active base of over 2 billion active devices is where investors should be focusing, meaning Apple Services, not just on the company’s hardware sales.Apple’s installed base reached an all-time high across all geographic segments, driven by a Jun
  
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• Google's Pixel 7 Knocked Back Down to All-Time Low Price at Amazon - CNET

  07-08-2023 17:12
  
  You can get your hands on an unlocked model for just $449 right now, with no trade-in or service plan required.
  
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• MacBook Pro keyboard audio can tell an attacker what you are typing

  07-08-2023 16:42 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Security researchers have demonstrated that MacBook Pro keyboard audio can reveal what you are typing, with an accuracy of between 92% and 95%. They say the attack is a practical one on things like Zoom calls …
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• iPhone 15 Pro case leak corroborates mute switch being replaced by Action button

  07-08-2023 16:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  When Apple unveils the iPhone 15 Pro in a few weeks, we fully expect the traditional mute switch to be replaced with a customizable button instead. The new button will work similar to the Action button on the Apple Watch Ultra (even if Apple calls it something else).
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• Students and Teachers Can Score Extra Savings on Samsung's Latest Phones and More - CNET

  07-08-2023 16:17
  
  Combining these exclusive education discounts with Samsung's trade-in offers add up to some serious savings, and could even get you the new Z Flip 5 for free.
  
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• Leaked photos of iPhone 15 Ultra case shows ‘Action’ button

  07-08-2023 16:08 via macdailynews.com
  
  Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) via 𝕏 shows of new photos of a case for an “iPhone 15 Ultra” that “show a third button that should replace the old mute switcher.”
  Leaked photos of iPhone 15 Ultra case shows ‘Action’ buttonApparently the cases of the iPhone 15 Ultra models show a third button that should replace the old mute switcher pic.twitter.com/6XIKgBMJVN
  — Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) August 6, 2023Malcolm Owen for AppleInsider:The images show th
  
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• Callsheet for iPhone lets you look up that actor you recognize without the IMDB cruft

  07-08-2023 16:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you find yourself routinely searching for details on various actors and details as you’re watching TV shows and movies, Callsheet is a new app that significantly improves that experience. Callsheet packs a trove of data into a wonderfully designed, fast, and easy-to-use app on iPhone and iPad.more…
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 15 event expected September 12th or 13th

  07-08-2023 15:42 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s next-gen iPhone 15 lineup “promises to be the biggest update to the device in three years,” Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg News. Apple is expected to hold its annual iPhone event in mid-September.
  iPhone 15 Pro Max (iPhone 15 Ultra) rendering based on CAD. (imagevia @UniverseIce)
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:When Apple rolls out major phone overhauls — like it did with the iPhone 6 in 2014, iPhone X in 2017 and iPhone 12 in 2020 — the new features usual
  
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• Best 4K TV Deals: Up to $1,000 Off Samsung, LG, And Other Major Brands - CNET

  07-08-2023 15:36
  
  Now is your chance to add a gorgeous new 4K TV to your home setup without breaking the bank to do it.
  
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• US TSMC plant faces calls to ban Taiwanese workers; German plant expected

  07-08-2023 15:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Controversy over the first ever US TSMC plant aren’t going away – especially plans for around 500 Taiwanese construction workers to be flown in.A petition has been created, calling on senators and members of Congress to block the visas needed to bring in their foreign workers …more…
  
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• Latest iPhone 15 Pro leaks show off super-skinny bezels and action button, tease 2TB

  07-08-2023 15:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  As the days tick down until the iPhone 15 event—likely taking place on September 12 or 13—the rumors are still rolling in. The latest batch shows us a closer look at the display’s skinny bezels and appears to confirm the existence of the so-called action button that will replace the mute switch.According to leaks and CADs, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will have the skinniest bezels of any smartphone ever thanks to a new low-injection pressure over-molding process borr
  
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• The 7 Best Sleep Masks for 2023 - CNET

  07-08-2023 15:20
  
  Sleeping with an eye mask can bring many benefits like reducing wake disturbances and increasing the time you spend in restorative sleep. Here are the best eye masks for a good night's sleep.
  
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• The Absolute Best Anime You Should Watch in August 2023 - CNET

  07-08-2023 15:15
  
  Summer is flush with stories from Jujutsu Kaisen, Spy Classroom, Zom 100 and more.
  
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