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• 22 Advent Calendars You Should Buy Before They're Gone - CNET

  06-09-2023 23:53
  
  Count down the days until Christmas with whiskey, chocolate, Legos and more.
  
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• Zoom's New 'AI Companion' Will Catch You Up When You're Late to Meetings - CNET

  06-09-2023 23:21
  
  The generative AI tool has multiple new updates, and will soon be available at no extra cost if you already pay for Zoom.
  
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• The Most Efficient Solar Panels of September 2023 - CNET

  06-09-2023 22:57
  
  Some solar panels are better than others at turning sunlight into power. These panels are the best at it.
  
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• Apple-designed 5G modem for iPhones to debut in 2025 – Ming-Chi Kuo

  06-09-2023 22:56 via macdailynews.com
  
  TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects Apple to finally deploy its own modem chips starting in 2025.
  Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X65 5G 10Gbps modem
  Ming-Chi Kuo via Medium:Huawei purchases 23–25 ​​million and 40–42 million mobile phone SoCs from Qualcomm in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
  However, it’s expected that Huawei’s new models will fully adopt the new self-developed Kirin processors starting in 2024, so Qualcomm will not only lose Huaw
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: September 6, 2023 – Apple and Google’s search deal, the future of Apple Silicon

  06-09-2023 22:08 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.Sponsored by Backblaze: Don’t be “THAT” person that forgot to back up their important files. Backblaze makes backing up and accessing your data astonishingly easy. Get started with a free 15-day trial today.more…
  
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• WhatsApp to let users disable new Instant Video Message feature

  06-09-2023 22:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A few weeks ago, WhatsApp began rolling out a new Instant Video Messages feature, which, as the name suggests, lets users easily send a video message with just the press of a button. However, this feature has been bothering some users as it works with the same button to send audio messages. Now, WhatsApp is implementing an option to let users disable Instant Video Messages.more…
  
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• Philips tempts creators with affordable 27-inch 4K display with USB-C, DCI-P3, more

  06-09-2023 21:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Philips is out with a newthat looks to offer a range of valuable features at an affordable $500 price. Coming with this 27-inch 4K monitor is USB-C with 96W passthrough, DCI-P3 support, an IPS Black panel, KVM switch, an I/O hub, and more.more…
  
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• New Slack AI to Help Summarize Your Work Conversations and More - CNET

  06-09-2023 21:31
  
  The messaging platform is integrating AI features designed to help users work smarter.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Deals: Up to $650 Off and a Free Storage Upgrade - CNET

  06-09-2023 21:30
  
  Here are the best places to score some savings on the latest generation of our favorite high-end Android tablets.
  
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• Apple stock suffers worst stock decline in a month on CCP iPhone ban

  06-09-2023 21:29 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Chinese Communist Party have barred government staff in China from using Apple’s iPhone and other foreign-branded devices at work, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing “people familiar with the matter.” Shares of Apple suffered their worst stock decline in a month as a result.Bloomberg News:Staff at “some” central government regulators received instructions via chat groups and in meetings to stop bringing such gadgets into the office, the Journal s
  
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• Baldur's Gate 3 Review: RPG Excellence Goes Portable on Steam Deck - CNET

  06-09-2023 21:20
  
  Take the Dungeons & Dragons goodness wherever you go.
  
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• Apple’s custom 5G iPhone modem has been two years away for years

  06-09-2023 21:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  There’s a reason why Apple shells out mountains of money for 5G modem technology used in iPhones. Smartphones are nothing without network connections, and building reliable modems to make those connections is hard.
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• 'Elemental' Streaming on Disney Plus: Release Date and Time - CNET

  06-09-2023 20:52
  
  The animated tale lights up Disney Plus next week. Here's how you can watch it from anywhere.
  
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• Mac users hit by Atomic Stealer malware via malicious Google Search ads

  06-09-2023 20:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This year we’ve seen a powerful new malware launch called Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) that specifically targets Apple users. Now in the latest development, AMOS has been found in malicious ads for Google searches. Here’s how to avoid this threat and help others do the same.more…
  
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• Best Games on Xbox Game Pass: Starfield Is Here - CNET

  06-09-2023 20:29
  
  Give these games a try.
  
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• Apple to test iPhone pricing levels with iPhone 15 Pro models

  06-09-2023 20:26 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is expected by analysts to raise prices by as much as $100 for some updated models of its flagship device when it unveils the iPhone 15 at an annual promotional event set for Tuesday. Those new iPhone Pro models are expected to include titanium casing, significantly improved processors, and cutting edge camera features.
  iPhone 15 Ultra (
  née Pro Max) rendering based on CAD. (imagevia @UniverseIce)
  Aaron Tilley for The Wall Street Journal:The move to steer consumers to premium models
  
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• Siri to gain deep Shortcuts integration in iOS 18, Apple spending millions per day on conversational AI

  06-09-2023 20:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Ace reporter Wayne Ma has a new scoop about a feature likely coming to Siri in iOS 18. The upcoming feature is revealed in a new report that details Apple’s ongoing efforts to invest in conversational AI.more…
  
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• How to Keep Your Kitchen Cool During a Heatwave - CNET

  06-09-2023 20:01
  
  Essential tips for keeping the kitchen from overheating during bouts of extreme heat.
  
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• When will the iPhone 15 come out?

  06-09-2023 19:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The iPhone 15 is just days away from being announced. Apple will hold a special event on September 12 to announce the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. When will the devices be available to order? Head below to find out what we know.
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• See the Eerie Final Images of a Doomed Wind-Watching Satellite - CNET

  06-09-2023 19:45
  
  Eye-catching radar views shows the European Space Agency's Aeolus satellite as it makes a swan dive into oblivion.
  
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• iPhone 16 rumors: Ultra models will shoot spatial photos and video for Vision Pro

  06-09-2023 18:59 via macworld.com
  
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  The iPhone 15 lineup isn’t expected to be officially unveiled until September, but that hasn’t stopped those with connections in supply chains and within Apple from gleaning a few details about the iPhone 16.
  Naturally, any rumors or leaks you see this early are going to be fluid at best–even if they are accurate now, plans can and do change and there’s still plenty of time to do so before the iPhone 16 enters production.With all that said, here’s what the
  
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• GoPro Hero 12 Black Makes Big Changes to the Small Action Camera - CNET

  06-09-2023 18:59
  
  From longer runtime to AirPods support, the new GoPro adds some long-wanted features.
  
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• Hacker exploits security flaw to target iPhone users with ‘notification attack’

  06-09-2023 18:40 via macworld.com
  
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  The iPhone makes it easy to connect to Bluetooth devices, such as AirTags or AirPods. However, a hacker has discovered a way to hijack your iPhone and flood it with prompts to connect to devices, making it difficult to use the iPhone.A security researcher called Techryptic (identified as “Anthony” by TechCrunch) wrote a blog post and made a video demonstration on how a Flipper Zero can be used to flood an iPhone with the connection notifications that you usually see with Blu
  
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• Apple’s 11-inch iPad Pro is now the company’s bestselling iPad

  06-09-2023 18:18 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s presents a rather confusing iPad lineup to the casual buyer with four tiers: the basic iPad, the premium iPad Air, the most powerful iPad Pro, and the smaller iPad mini. Across these four model groups, there are six model choices, including the newest 10th generation basic iPad, the still-available 9th generation iPad, and two sizes of iPad Pro displays: 12.9-inch and 11-inch. CIRP has found that, when combining the two screen sizes, iPad Pro continues to be the iPad lineup’s
  
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• Things task manager adds adjustable text size with responsive layout on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

  06-09-2023 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Cultured Code is adding a highly requested feature to its task management app Things: adjustable text size. Starting with version 3.18, Things is specifically designed to react to a range of text sizes without compromising how information is presented.more…
  
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• M2 Mac mini starts at $499, Sonos One Gen 2 $134, more in Wednesday’s best deals

  06-09-2023 17:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All-time lows at $144. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• Sonos Move 2 debuts with all-day battery life, stereo audio, more

  06-09-2023 17:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After making its first appearance in a leak last month, Sonos has now officially unveiled the second generation of its portable Move speaker. The new Sonos Move 2 packs 24-hour battery life, more than double the , alongside stereo audio support, line-in audio connectivity, and more.The Sonos Move 2 is available to pre-order starting today for $449.
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• iPhone 15 charging port change could slow down upgrade cycle, analyst warns

  06-09-2023 17:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is changing the charging port with the iPhone 15, and that could deter some customers from upgrading, according to UBS analyst David Vogt. Per Walter Bloomberg’s account of the analyst’s comments:more…
  
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• China CCP bans Apple iPhone use for government officials at work

  06-09-2023 17:26 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) banned officials at central government agencies in China from using Apple iPhones and other foreign-branded devices for work or bringing them into the office.Yoko Kubota for The Wall Street Journal:The directive is the latest step in Beijing’s campaign to cut reliance on foreign technology and enhance cybersecurity, and comes amid a campaign to limit flows of sensitive information outside of China’s borders.
  The move by Beijing could have a chilling
  
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• Apple’s most popular iPad shifted to this model in 2023

  06-09-2023 17:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In October 2022, Apple updated its tablet lineup with new iPad Pro models and the launch of the entry-level iPad 10 while leaving the iPad Air and mini unchanged. Now a new report from CIRP looks at the most popular iPad models with a shift happening over the last year.more…
  
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• UGREEN debuts new 300W Nexode 5-port USB-C GaN Charger [Deal]

  06-09-2023 17:17 via 9to5toys.com
  
  UGREEN today is launching it most capable USB-C GaN charger to date. Arriving with 300W of power, the new UGREEN Nexode offering packs five ports and has far more powerful than any other GaN wall charger on the market. Plus, it debuts with a $70 off launch discount.
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• Here's How to Gift Venmo Payments Inside a Real Hallmark Card - CNET

  06-09-2023 16:58
  
  For when you care enough to send digital cash.
  
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• Matte black MacBook again makes an appearance in an Apple patent

  06-09-2023 16:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Back in 2020, we saw an Apple patent for a matte black MacBook, with the company explaining at the time why it hasn’t (really) made one yet.Three years later, the company is still working on it, with an approach using carbon nanotubes to address the problem of light reflections …more…
  
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• Stream Disney Plus for 3 Months for Just $6 With This Limited-Time Offer - CNET

  06-09-2023 16:18
  
  Deal of the day: This promo gets you three months of Disney's Basic subscription (with ads) for just $2 per month.
  
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• The Best Reading Glasses of 2023 - CNET

  06-09-2023 16:00
  
  Find the best places to buy reading glasses online, whether you want a classic pair or a unique designer frame.
  
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• Starfield Is the Reason to Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass - CNET

  06-09-2023 16:00
  
  It's one giant leap for Microsoft.
  
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• Apple inks ARM deal to shore up another two decades of Mac, iPhone processors

  06-09-2023 15:26 via macworld.com
  
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  Over the past three years, Apple has moved its entire Mac lineup from Intel chips to its own processors and solidified itself as one of the leaders in the silicon space. But now that the transition is over, Apple’s not about to rest on its laurels.According to a filing by ARM ahead of its IPO, Apple has inked a new deal with ARM for chip technology that “extends beyond 2040.” That’s nearly two decades of iPhone and Mac chips and will likely cover whatever comes a
  
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• Future of iMessage safe in the UK, as government backs down on encryption

  06-09-2023 15:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The future of iMessage in the UK had seemed in doubt, as the British government was demanding that the company break end-to-end encryption to allow messages to be scanned. Apple had said that it would withdraw iMessage from the UK rather than compromise user privacy.WhatsApp and Signal had similarly threatened to withdraw their messaging apps from the UK, but the government has now done a U-turn, while issuing a meaningless, face-saving statement …
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• Apple inks new deal with Arm for chip technology; long-term pact ‘extends beyond 2040’

  06-09-2023 15:17 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has inked a new deal with Arm for chip technology that “extends beyond 2040,” according to Arm’s initial public offering (IPO) documents filed on Tuesday.Reuters:Arm unveiled pricing on Tuesday for what it hopes will be a $52 billion initial public offering, which would be the largest such deal in the U.S. this year. Arm owner SoftBank Group plans to offer 95.5 million American depository shares of the United Kingdom-based company for $47 to $51 apiece, Arm said in a fili
  
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• Amazon Has Knocked $35 Off This Convenient 8-in-1 Anker Tablet Stand and Hub - CNET

  06-09-2023 15:13
  
  It supports 100W fast charging, has a built-in HDMI port and right now you can snag it for the record-low price of just $65.
  
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• Sonos Move 2 Portable Speaker Promises Better Sound and Battery Life - CNET

  06-09-2023 15:01
  
  The Move 2 arrives on Sept. 20 with stereo sound and touch controls, along with double the battery life of the original Move.
  
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• Apple TV+ unveils official trailer for ‘The Super Models’ documentary event

  06-09-2023 14:50 via macdailynews.com
  
  The four-part documentary event spotlighting the remarkable careers of Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington is set to premiere globally on September 20, 2023 on Apple TV+.
  Apple TV+ today released the trailer for “The Super Models,” the highly anticipated four-part documentary event spotlighting the remarkable careers of Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington. The series is set to premiere globally on September 20,
  
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• Spotify wants to put in-app lyrics behind a paywall

  06-09-2023 14:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Spotify is testing a change that’s already proving to be controversial across social media. The company says that it is conducting a test that locks in-app lyrics behind a paywall, which means lyrics can only be accessed by Spotify Premium subscribers.more…
  
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• iPhone users spend seven times more on apps than Android users

  06-09-2023 14:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A new analysis has shown that iPhone users spend seven times more on apps than Android users, far higher than the 4x rule of thumb suggested by purely anecdotal data.The more accurate metric was made possible by the far greater data companies must now report, to comply with legal requirements …
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• Disney Plus Launches $20 Ad-Free Streaming Bundle - CNET

  06-09-2023 14:15
  
  There's now a bundle that allows you to stream Hulu and Disney Plus without commercials.
  
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• What I Want From the iPhone 15: USB-C, the Dynamic Island and More - CNET

  06-09-2023 14:00
  
  Commentary: Apple's next iPhone could be right around the corner, and I'm hoping to see some iPhone Pro features trickle down to the standard model.
  
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• The iPhone 15 Pro Soon Could Show Why Periscope Cameras Are Great - CNET

  06-09-2023 14:00
  
  A clever folded design shoehorns a big camera assembly into a thin smartphone. They're common in flagship Android phones.
  
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates for Sept. 6, 2023: Rates Advance - CNET

  06-09-2023 14:00
  
  Several benchmark refinance rates climbed over the past seven days. If you're shopping for the best refinance rate, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates for Sep. 6, 2023: Rates Advance - CNET

  06-09-2023 14:00
  
  Several benchmark refinance rates climbed this week. If you're shopping for the best refinance rate, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• Mortgage Interest Rates for Sept. 6, 2023: Benchmark Rate Trends Higher - CNET

  06-09-2023 14:00
  
  Mortgage rates split over the past seven days, but one benchmark rate climbed higher. See how the Fed's interest rate hikes could affect your mortgage payments.
  
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