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• Lamborghini Lanzador Concept Debuts at Monterey Car Week 2023 - CNET

  22-08-2023 23:55
  
  Lamborghini takes another step into the electric age, unveiling of a concept that will eventually become its first fully electric vehicle.
  
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• Meta’s New AI Can Translate Speech and Text for Nearly 100 Languages - CNET

  22-08-2023 23:27
  
  Dubbed SeamlessM4T, the model is able to handle multiple kinds of translations.
  
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• Get 10TB of Premium Cloud Storage From Degoo for $100 - CNET

  22-08-2023 23:23
  
  This StackSocial deal saves you hundreds off a lifetime subscription so you can backup your data from anywhere.
  
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• iOS 17 Public Beta 5 is out now

  22-08-2023 23:06 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The first iOS 17 Developer Beta was released on the first day of WWDC, as is tradition. While it is meant for developers to begin building apps using new frameworks and APIs, and to test and send bug reports if their apps don’t work with the new software, it is technically available to anyone with a developer account.In fact, the Developer Beta used to require a paid membership to the developer program, which costs $99 a year. With iOS 17, Apple changed its policy to allow even th
  
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• Netflix’s New Game Puts You in the ‘Love Is Blind’ Pods - CNET

  22-08-2023 22:58
  
  The interactive game launches in September, a few days before the season 5 premiere.
  
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• Tim Bajarin: I would be stunned if Apple buys ESPN from Disney

  22-08-2023 22:06 via macdailynews.com
  
  Disney is looking to sell its TV assets. Bob Iger built Disney into a top entertainment company by acquiring Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm. Now he’s looking to downsize in a big way. Some analysts and pundits think that Apple, with its focus on sports deals for Apple TV+, may be eyeing Disney’s ESPN.Tim Bajarin for Forbes:[There’s] scuttlebutt around Silicon Valley about the possibility of Apple buying a Disney asset if it becomes available, with a specific eye on ESPN.
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• Apple releases iOS 17 beta 7, macOS 14 Sonoma beta 6 for developers [U: Public Beta]

  22-08-2023 22:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s new beta day for iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma. Apple has released iOS 17 beta 7 alongside macOS 14 Sonoma beta 6. For macOS, the release comes a couple weeks after the prior build. iOS, on the other hand, is seeing more frequent releases ahead of its September debut.Update: Apple is now rolling out the same updates to public beta testers. You can read the original article below.more…
  
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• Microsoft and Activision's $69B Deal: Streaming Rights Go to Ubisoft in Bid for Regulator Approval - CNET

  22-08-2023 21:43
  
  If the deal closes, it'll turn Xbox maker Microsoft into one of the top three video game publishers.
  
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• Logitech G Pro X 2 Review: A Gaming Headset Champ - CNET

  22-08-2023 21:40
  
  The 2023 model of Logitech's wireless headset for enthusiast gamers and esports players delivers on all counts.
  
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• Meta's Threads Is Rolling Out on the Web at Last - CNET

  22-08-2023 21:35
  
  It's one more step toward making the app more like Twitter, now known as X. But not everyone using Threads will have the update yet.
  
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• Second season of Apple TV+ sci-fi series ‘Invasion’ arrives Wednesday, August 23rd

  22-08-2023 21:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  The second season of “Invasion,” from creators Simon Kinberg and David Weil, premieres globally on Wednesday, August 23rd on Apple TV+
  The second season of the Apple TV+ epic sci-fi series “Invasion” is set to make its global premiere with the first episode on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. From Academy Award-nominated and two-time Emmy Award-nominated producer Simon Kinberg, who serves as showrunner, and David Weil, “Invasion” is a sweeping, character-driven sci
  
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• iOS 17 beta gives us another hint that iPhone 15 Pro will have an Action Button

  22-08-2023 20:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 15 next month, and when it comes to the Pro models, rumors suggest that the company will replace the mute switcher with a new “Action Button.” And while a previous beta of iOS 17 already revealed what to expect from this button, today’s beta brings more clues that this change is indeed happening.more…
  
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• Apple’s top-end iPhone 15 Ultra could cost more than double the price of a MacBook Air

  22-08-2023 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to cost more than their predecessors. The iPhone 15 Pro is estimated to be priced starting at $1,199 ($200 more than iPhone 14 Pro). The flagship iPhone 15 Ultra (née Pro Max) is likely to start at $1,299. With a rumored top end 2TB storage capacity, a fully-specced iPhone 15 Ultra could cost north of $2,000 or more than double the $999 starting price of Apple’s 13-inch M1 MacBook Air.
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• Beats Studio Buds Plus go metallic with new cosmic pink and silver colors

  22-08-2023 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Beats Studio Buds Plus will soon come in two new metallic colors: cosmic pink and cosmic silver. Both colors are launching at select retail stores next month.more…
  
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• How to download macOS Sonoma beta: Developer beta 6 is now available

  22-08-2023 19:47 via macworld.com
  
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  If you don’t want to wait to install the next version of macOS – which we now know will be called Sonoma after Apple revealed all the details at WWDC in June, you can join the beta program and try it out on your Mac before it is released to the public in September or October.
  The developer beta of macOS 14 Sonoma has been available to download since June 5. This year the developer beta isn’t just available to developers who have paid to join Apple’s Developer Pro
  
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• iOS 17 Developer Beta 7 is out now

  22-08-2023 19:41 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The first iOS 17 Developer Beta was released on the first day of WWDC, as is tradition. While it is meant for developers to begin building apps using new frameworks and APIs, and to test and send bug reports if their apps don’t work with the new software, it is technically available to anyone with a developer account.In fact, the Developer Beta used to require a paid membership to the developer program, which costs $99 a year. With iOS 17, Apple changed its policy to allow even th
  
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• Shazam adds handy new Lock Screen widgets

  22-08-2023 19:40 via macworld.com
  
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  It has been five years since Apple bought Shazam, and a slow march of new features has made it better for everyone. It still supports other services like Spotify and Deezer (not just Apple Music) and has a good Android app, for example. But it’s the ways in which it has been improved as a part of the Apple ecosystem that impresses us most.Apple has added Shazam to Siri, using the service’s back-end technology when you ask Siri, “What’s this song?” On iPhone
  
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• Samsung Wants to Turn Your iPhone Into a Foldable Phone... Sort Of - CNET

  22-08-2023 19:39
  
  It's Samsung's latest marketing ploy to lure iPhone users over to its Galaxy devices.
  
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• Five iOS 17 features that won’t be ready for next month’s launch

  22-08-2023 19:30 via macworld.com
  
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  When iOS 17 launches next month, it will bring a wealth of improvements and new features: Contact posters, live voicemail transcription, StandBy, FaceTime messages, new autocorrect and dictation, Siri improvements, and a lot more. But some features you may be looking for won’t be there when you update your iPhone in September. While they’re part of iOS 17, they won’t be ready until later this year.Apple does this every year with iOS updates, and it’s no cause for
  
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• Ozlo Sleepbuds Aim to Help You 'Go to Sleep and Stay Asleep' - CNET

  22-08-2023 19:09
  
  Made in part by three ex-Bose employees, the earbuds have audio streaming and noise masking. Their Kickstarter campaign just launched.
  
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• Apple’s flagship iPhone 15 Ultra said to launch 3-4 weeks after rest of iPhone 15 lineup

  22-08-2023 18:54 via macdailynews.com
  
  In roughly 3 weeks, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 lineup and begin shipping the following week, but the flagship iPhone 15 Ultra is said to follow some 3-4 weeks afterwards.
  Leaked photos of iPhone 15 Ultra case shows ‘Action’ button
  Zac Hall for 9to5Mac:Camera parts supplier Sony will not be able to provide the image sensor used by the iPhone 15 Pro Max in time for it to ship alongside the other new models. That’s according to a major equity analyst note viewed and
  
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• Apple and MKBHD showcase company using iPhone LiDAR to help create pet prosthetics

  22-08-2023 18:41 via 9to5mac.com
  
  I’m not crying, you’re crying! Why? This duo of videos showing how a small business is leveraging the iPhone 14 Pro camera system to help make custom prosthetics for pets in need.more…
  
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• Samsung's Unique Galaxy Buds Live Earbuds Hit New Low Price - CNET

  22-08-2023 18:38
  
  Amazon has all four colors on sale for $70 right now, which is over half off the list price.
  
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• Samsung's Unique Galaxy Buds Live Earbuds Hit New All-Time Low Price - CNET

  22-08-2023 18:38
  
  Amazon has all four colors on sale for $70 right now, which is over half off the list price.
  
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• Mortgage Rates Climb Higher on Aug. 22, 2023: What Does That Mean for You? - CNET

  22-08-2023 18:20
  
  If you're shopping for a home loan, see how your payments might be affected by rising interest rates.
  
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• Take the M2 Pro MacBook Pro to college and save $250

  22-08-2023 18:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The M2 Pro MacBook Pro is one of the fastest laptops ever made, and today it’s one of the best values too: Amazon is selling the 14-inch MacBook Pro with a full M2 Pro processor and 1TB of storage for $2,250, a savings of $249.Apple’s M2 Pro MacBook Pro is a fantastic laptop for all kinds of work and school, with a 10-core CPU/16-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a remarkable 14.2-inch ProMotion display. It also has an array of ports, including three Thunderbolt ports, an SD card r
  
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• Snapmaker Announces Its First Dedicated Laser Cutter, the Ray, in 20w and 40w Flavors - CNET

  22-08-2023 18:00
  
  Snapmaker has always made good three-in-one machines. Now it's focusing its sights on a dedicated laser cutter.
  
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• Apple TV+ debuts official trailer for ‘Still Up’ comedy series ahead of September 22nd premiere

  22-08-2023 18:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Craig Roberts (left) and Antonia Thomas star in “Still Up,” premiering Friday, September 22, 2023 on Apple TV+.
  Apple TV+ today debuted the trailer for “Still Up,” the upcoming comedy series starring Antonia Thomas and Craig Roberts, and co-created and written by Steve Burge and Natalie Walter. The new eight-episode comedy will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on Friday, September 22nd, followed by new episodes every Friday through October
  
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• Apple Watch Ultra now $99 off in Tuesday’s best deals, Satechi 30% off sale, more

  22-08-2023 17:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Watch Ultra is headlining all of today’s best deals, with a series of $99 discounts landing on the rugged wearable. It’s joined by a 30% off Satechi Apple accessory sale, as well as ecobee’s latest SmartThermostats with HomeKit starting at $170. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• AT&T Internet Air arrives as the company’s 5G home service in these 16 cities

  22-08-2023 17:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After doing a quiet, limited rollout out of its 5G home internet service this past spring, AT&T has officially announced “Internet Air” with availability in 16 major US markets. Here are all the details on price, performance, and more.more…
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro Max Ultra: Everything you need to know about Apple’s 2023 flagship

  22-08-2023 17:32 via macworld.com
  
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  We’re weeks away from the launch of the iPhone 15, and if the rumors are to be believed, the Pro Max will be the phone to rule them all, with even more exclusive features than ever before. With the iPhone 14, Apple separated the iPhone Pro models from the non-Pro ones with better cameras, a faster processor, and enhanced display features, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max will reportedly widen the gap even further, with high-end features that aren’t even found on the iPhone 15 Pro.
  
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• Parallels 19 lets you use Touch ID to log into Windows

  22-08-2023 17:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Parallels International has announced the latest version of Parallels Desktop 19 for Mac Business Edition, its virtual machine (VM) software for running Windows and other operating systems on Mac hardware.“Parallels is proud to be a Microsoft-authorized solution and we are committed to bridging the gap between macOS and your operating system(s) of choice,” wrote Sharda Veeramally of Parallels in a blog post. “This latest version offers an even more seamless experience
  
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• The best iPhone 15 upgrade? Longer color-matched braided cables

  22-08-2023 16:40 via macworld.com
  
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  If the iPhone 15 switching from Lightning to USB-C doesn’t excite you, perhaps this latest leak will: Apple is reportedly shipping the iPhone 15 with high-end braided cables that will match the color of the model you buy.According to several leaks from Majin Bu and Kosutami on X (formerly Twitter), Apple will be shipping the iPhone 15 with woven braided cables similar to the ones Apple ships with the latest MacBook Air. Like those cables, the cord will match the color of the iPhon
  
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• iPhone 15 charging cable may be long enough to actually use

  22-08-2023 16:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As we await Apple’s iPhone 15 announcement, juicy charging cable rumors keep spicing up the month. The latest tidbit adds to the number of ways Apple might be improving its charging cords.more…
  
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• Spigen’s first 15W MagSafe charger debuts with kickstand and 6.6-foot cable [Deal]

  22-08-2023 16:26 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Spigen today is launching one of its first iPhone 14 chargers outfitted with full support for the MagSafe charging spec. The new Spigen ArcField MagFit charger hits the scene with 15W charging speeds in tow alongside a kickstand design and 6.6-foot USB-C cable. It’sand debuts with a launch discount attached.
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• Proton launches VPN for Business with ‘Essentials’ to fully customized enterprise plans

  22-08-2023 16:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Privacy-focused Proton has been busy this year, launching family plans, its password manager, and more. Now the company has made its open-source VPN officially available for businesses.more…
  
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• You might need to wait a month for the iPhone 15 model you really want

  22-08-2023 16:03 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  After a report earlier this week claimed that Apple is planning to change the name of the iPhone 15 Pro Max to the iPhone 15 Ultra, we’re now hearing that Apple will make us wait to get our hands on it.According to 9to5Mac, the iPhone 15 Pro Max “may face delays into October” compared to the rest of the models. After an Apple event on September 12 or 13, Apple is expected to begin shipping the iPhone 15 on September 22, which means the iPhone 15 Pro Max/Ultra might not
  
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• Threads for web rolling out this week, confirms Zuckerberg

  22-08-2023 15:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The WSJ yesterday reported that a version of Threads for web would launch this week, and this has now been confirmed by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.In a post whose humor is matched only by the quality of the photography, Zuckerberg said that the web version would roll out over the next few days …
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• Apple’s Vision Pro could significantly improve sight for the visually impaired

  22-08-2023 15:43 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s Vision Pro spatial computing headset hold the promise of using its sophisticated cameras and display systems to improve vision for the close to one billion people around the world living with sight loss that cannot be corrected with regular glasses.
  Apple Vision Pro features an ultra-high-resolution display system that packs 23 million pixels across two displays — more than a 4K TV for each eye — and the brand-new R1 chip, for a virtually lag-free, real-time view of the
  
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• Get Access to RedZone for the Full Season for $80 With This NFL Plus Deal - CNET

  22-08-2023 15:18
  
  Football fans can save 20% on an annual NFL Plus Premium subscription right now to help you catch the best moments all season long.
  
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• Chip designer Arm reveals filing for blockbuster U.S. IPO

  22-08-2023 15:11 via macdailynews.com
  
  SoftBank-backed chip designer Arm Holdings disclosed in its paperwork for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) that is expected to be the largest listing of the year. Manya Saini, Jaiveer Shekhawat, and Stephen Nellis for Reuters:The British firm has survived the chip industry downturn better than most and is moving into segments that are still booming, such as cloud computing.
  For the year ended March 31, Arm’s sales fell to $2.68 billion, hurt mainly by a slump in global smartphone shipm
  
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• AT&T Expands 5G Home Internet With New 'Internet Air' Offering in 16 Markets - CNET

  22-08-2023 15:00
  
  After taking a slower approach than its rivals, AT&T is finally using 5G to compete with home broadband.
  
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• Opt out of algorithmic feeds on Instagram and Facebook – but only if you’re in Europe

  22-08-2023 14:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Meta has announced that European users can now opt out of algorithmic feeds on Instagram and Facebook, in order to comply with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA).
  However, the company is not extending the same choice to app users in the US or anywhere else outside Europe …
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• The Duck Curve: What Is It and Is It a Problem? - CNET

  22-08-2023 14:00
  
  What solutions are there for the duck-shaped energy issue plaguing places with high rooftop solar adoption, particularly California?
  
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• Current Refinance Rates on August 22, 2023: Rates Move Higher - CNET

  22-08-2023 14:00
  
  Multiple important refinance rates moved higher this week. The Fed's interest rate hikes have affected the refinance market.
  
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• Current Refinance Rates on Aug. 22, 2023: Rates Move Higher - CNET

  22-08-2023 14:00
  
  Multiple important refinance rates moved higher over the past seven days. The Fed's interest rate hikes have affected the refinance market.
  
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• Current Mortgage Rates for August 22, 2023: Rates Move Upward - CNET

  22-08-2023 14:00
  
  This week, a handful of important mortgage rates inched up. If you're shopping for a mortgage, see how your payments might be affected by inflation.
  
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• Current Mortgage Rates for Aug. 22, 2023: Rates Move Upward - CNET

  22-08-2023 14:00
  
  A handful of important mortgage rates have inched up. If you're shopping for a mortgage, see how your payments might be affected by inflation.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in New York - CNET

  22-08-2023 14:00
  
  Whether you’re a long-time Empire State resident or moving into the area for the first time, these are the top broadband providers to consider.
  
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• Rumored iPhone 15 price rises echoed in supply chain report

  22-08-2023 13:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Previous reports of iPhone 15 price rises are being echoed in a new supply chain report. As with earlier rumors, this one again suggests that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models will cost $100 to $200 more than the iPhone 14 equivalents.We would offer the same cautions as we did with the previous reports, however …
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