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• Google Is Expanding Its AI-Powered Search to Teens Ages 13-17 - CNET

  28-09-2023 23:55
  
  The company says slightly older users, in the 18-24 age group, have found the technology helpful.
  
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• Bloomberg: Apple held talks with Microsoft about acquiring Bing in 2020

  28-09-2023 23:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google presses on, we continue to learn more about Apple’s search agreement with the company and its talks with other companies.Now, Bloomberg reports today, citing “people with knowledge of the matter,” that Microsoft held talks with Apple in 2020 about selling Bing, which would’ve then replaced Google as the default search engine on Apple platforms.more…
  
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• Teensy, $60 Raspberry Pi 5 Computer Gets Bigger PC Brawn - CNET

  28-09-2023 23:14
  
  The new model is two or three times faster than its 4-year-old predecessor. And it includes the Raspberry Pi Foundation's first in-house chip.
  
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• Disney+ begins password-sharing crackdown

  28-09-2023 23:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Starting on November 1st, Disney will begin restricting Disney+ password sharing in Canada, at least, to start.
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  Monica Chin for The Verge:‎The company announced the change in an email sent to Canadian subscribers. Disney has not provided many details on how it plans to enforce this policy — its email merely states that “we’re implementing restrictions on your ability to share your account or login credentials outside of your household.” The announcement reads
  
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• Best TV Deals: Save Big on TVs From Samsung, LG, TCL and More - CNET

  28-09-2023 23:00
  
  Don't buy a new TV until you've seen our collection of the best deals around right here, right now.
  
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• ChatGPT Isn't Stuck in 2021 Anymore, Can Browse Web for Recent Answers - CNET

  28-09-2023 22:56
  
  After an earlier beta test, ChatGPT will now serve up current info from the internet to people with a Plus or Enterprise subscription.
  
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• Disney+ warns subscribers it will ‘analyze the use of your account’ to block password sharing

  28-09-2023 22:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last month, Disney announced its plans to start cracking down on password sharing, just like what Netflix recently implemented. Disney has now started rolling out its new threats to block password sharing, beginning with Disney+ subscribers in Canada.
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• iOS 17.1 beta 1 is out now with new Apple Music and AirDrop features

  28-09-2023 22:27 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  More than a week after the release of iOS 17, Apple started public testing of the first big update. The first iOS 17.1 beta landed for developers on September 27, 2023.Several big iOS 17 features are scheduled for release this fall, so they’ll come in these updates. Collaborative playlists in Apple Music, the new Journal app, PDF form autofill, NameDrop to Apple Watch, and more are all on the way. What’s more, Apple often makes some interface tweaks and adds minor unannounce
  
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• PostScript hits the end of the road in macOS Sonoma

  28-09-2023 22:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  PostScript, the venerable page description language dating back to Macs in the 1980s, has finally met its end in macOS Sonoma.
  macOS Sonoma makes the Mac experience better than ever — from more ways to personalize with widgets, to big updates to Safari and video conferencing, along with exciting new game titles.
  Peter Cohen for AppleInsider:‎Apple is clear about the removal in its release notes for Sonoma, saying that “macOS has removed the functionality for converting PostScript
  
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• If you want to save the planet, you might have to live with a crap iPhone case

  28-09-2023 22:07 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  This just in: synthetic leather substitutes aren’t as good as actual leather. Now here’s Tom with the weather.Okay, I’m being unfair. The complaints about FineWoven, the new miracle material Apple came up with to fill the gap after it decided to stop making leather accessories, go further than it is simply worse than leather. By all accounts–Apple gave me a silicone case for my iPhone 15 Plus review sample, so I speak second hand–FineWoven both stains and s
  
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• Best Holiday Gifts for Grandparents in 2023 - CNET

  28-09-2023 22:00
  
  Show Grandma and Grandpa just how much you love them with a thoughtful holiday gift.
  
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• Coming to Apple TV+: All the shows and series coming to the streaming service

  28-09-2023 21:53 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV+ continues to grow, and so does the list of upcoming projects in the works. Films, limited series, specials, and multi-season series—Apple’s got lots of irons in the fire.Some of these projects have been officially announced and acknowledged by Apple, while others have been reported by the Hollywood press, which always has its ear to the ground about what projects actors, directors, and producers are involved in.
  
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• CarPlay goes camping with new Airstream app for monitoring connected RV functions

  28-09-2023 21:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  There’s officially a CarPlay app for everything now. Airstream, yes, that Airstream, now features a CarPlay app for monitoring RV functions.
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• 9to5Mac Daily: September 28, 2023 – New features in iOS 17.1, Apple Car project stalls

  28-09-2023 21:30 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 WaterMinder: The best way to track your daily water intake, now with interactive widgets, an all-new Apple Watch app, StandBy support, and more.more…
  
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• Apple updates iCloud.com with iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma features

  28-09-2023 21:12 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has updated its iCloud.com website with design changes and some of the new features that came in the launch of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma.New on iCloud.com:
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  • Customize What You See in TilesChoose a specific folder for Notes, a mailbox for Mail, display just your favorite Photos, and more. You can also configure your homepage to show multiple layouts of the same tile so you can see more content from your favorite apps. Access layout options in the menu in the low
  
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• Apple releases trailer for ‘Argylle,’ starring Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, Bryce Dallas Howard, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O’Hara, John Cena, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, and Samuel L. Jackson

  28-09-2023 20:57 via macdailynews.com
  
  “Argylle,” from acclaimed director and producer Matthew Vaughn, will be released in theaters worldwide, in partnership with Universal Pictures, on February 2, 2024, before streaming globally on Apple TV+.
  The spy thriller “Argylle” follows the globe-trotting adventures of a super-spy named Argylle across the U.S., London and other exotic locations, featuring a star-studded, award-winning cast including Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, Bryce Dallas Howard, Bryan Cranston, Cath
  
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• Why is the iPhone so successful? It’s simple

  28-09-2023 20:49 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  One of the biggest imprints Steve Jobs and Jony Ive left on Apple’s design process is a certain kind of product idealism. At its best, Apple is striving to take ridiculously complex products, fusions of cutting-edge computer hardware design and eye-wateringly enormous software code bases, and make them simple.It’s a philosophy that has led Apple to build wildly successful products that its customers love. And there’s one new iPhone 15 feature that perfectly illustrates
  
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• iOS 17.1 Beta 1: What Could Be Coming to Your iPhone Soon - CNET

  28-09-2023 20:35
  
  Developers and beta testers can download this iOS update now.
  
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• iCloud․com just got its iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma feature refresh

  28-09-2023 20:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  With iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma complete, Apple has turned its attention iCloud on the web. Apple’s web apps for Mail, Calendar, and more have been updated to gain feature compatibility with the iPhone, iPad, and Mac versions.more…
  
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• Apple Pay fall promo offers up to 15% off at Brooks Brothers, Madewell, more

  28-09-2023 20:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Pay has launched new deals for using the payment method this fall. There are four retailers offering 10-15% off clothing, fashion, and more: Brooks Brothers, Madewell, Farfetch, and Revolve. Check out all the details below on the new Apple Pay promo.more…
  
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• Best Outdoor Grill Deals: Big Savings on Portable BBQs and Well-Known Brands - CNET

  28-09-2023 20:00
  
  There's no bad time to get your grill on, and with these great deals for barbecues at different budgets, it's the perfect time to pick one up.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Likely Coming Soon With Sub-$100 Price Tag - CNET

  28-09-2023 19:59
  
  Various online leaks point to Samsung's new more affordable earbuds being released in the first week of October.
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro: How to double the power of the new Action button

  28-09-2023 19:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  When combined with the Shortcuts app, the iPhone 15 Pro’s new Action button can be assigned to pretty much anything imaginable. But as he’s known to do, Federico Viticci at MacStories has taken things to the next level. Federico’s new “MultiButton” shortcut lets you assign two different shortcuts to the same Action button press.more…
  
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• Apple releases iMovie and Clips app updates with iPhone 15 Pro support and more

  28-09-2023 19:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has delivered its latest updates for iMovie and Clips on iPhone and iPad today. The new releases come with support for log-encoded video shot on iPhone 15 Pro, bug fixes, and Final Cut Pro for iPad support.more…
  
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• SpaceX Falcon Heavy May Launch NASA Psyche Mission to Metal Asteroid Next Week - CNET

  28-09-2023 19:34
  
  By some estimates, the asteroid could be more valuable than the entire world economy.
  
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• ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’ is a moving and accessible opera about Steve Jobs’ life inside and out of Apple

  28-09-2023 19:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs,” by acclaimed San Francisco composer Mason Bates and Pulitzer-winning librettist Mark Campbell, is being performed at the San Francisco Opera, September 22nd – October 7th.
  Under the baton of Michael Christie, Bates’ score takes us on an operatic journey through the fragmented memory of love, betrayal, obsession and death, weaving together classical lyricism and a techno soundscape informed by the audio of early computers.
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• Apple releases first betas for iOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, tvOS 17.1, and macOS 14.1

  28-09-2023 19:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update: One day later, Apple has released public beta versions as well. The new update brings changes to Apple Music, AirDrop, and more.Now that iOS 17 is the latest shipping software, Apple is ready to move on to iOS 17.1 for developer beta testers. The first iOS 17.1 beta is now available for iPhones with developer beta updates enabled.more…
  
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• Early Prime Day Deal Saves Members $140 on a Blink 3-Camera Bundle - CNET

  28-09-2023 19:15
  
  If you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, you can snag two outdoor cameras and a video doorbell for just $100 right now.
  
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• Judge orders Apple to face Apple Pay antitrust lawsuit

  28-09-2023 19:08 via macdailynews.com
  
  A U.S. judge on Wednesday ordered Apple to face a private antitrust lawsuit by payment card issuers accusing the company of thwarting competition for its Apple Pay mobile wallet.
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  Jonathan Stempel and Mike Scarcella for Reuters:‎U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White said the plaintiffs could try to prove that Apple violated the federal Sherman antitrust law by enforcing a 100% monopoly over the domestic market for tap-and-pay wallets for iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches.
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• Poll: Should Apple abandon FineWoven iPhone 15 cases?

  28-09-2023 18:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We all know the deal by now. Apple replaced its leather accessories with a new material it calls FineWoven. The idea is that getting out of the leather game at Apple’s scale lowers the company’s carbon footprint. So far, so good. But FineWoven hasn’t been a clear winner. Do you think the initial reaction has been overblown, or is FineWoven really as bad as its critics say?more…
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Boulder, Colorado - CNET

  28-09-2023 18:45
  
  Boulder is a unique and beautiful city. It also has decent internet options, too, including fast fiber internet.
  
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• Nerf Launches Its Own Sport Using Hit-Detection Gear and Lots of Blasters - CNET

  28-09-2023 18:41
  
  Nerfball is a competitive new way to play with blasters, and it's coming to an arena -- or backyard -- near you.
  
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• Beleaguered Epic Games lays off 870 employees

  28-09-2023 18:40 via macdailynews.com
  
  Beleaguered Epic Games, peddler of the “Fortnite” video game, is laying off 870 employees, Bloomberg News reports citing “people familiar with the matter.”Jason Schreier for Bloomberg News:‎The job cuts, which affect about 16% of its workforce, were announced in a memo to staff, said the people, who asked not to be named disclosing information that’s not yet public.
  Employees who were affected by the job cuts will receive six months of severance and health insur
  
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• Apple petitions U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Epic’s only minor win

  28-09-2023 18:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Thursday petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down an order requiring Apple allow software developers to tell customers about alternative payment methods in its App Store the only “win,” however minor, in an antitrust case brought by beleaguered Fortnite-peddler Epic Games.
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  Stephen Nellis for Reuters:‎The iPhone maker has been in a legal battle with Epic since 2020, when the gaming firm alleged that Apple’s practice of charging up to 30% c
  
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• Get stoked for ski/ride season with the all-new Slopes experience on iPhone and Apple Watch

  28-09-2023 18:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The 23/24 winter season is around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere and ski and ride tracking app Slopes has a new update that brings a range of great new features. Here’s what’s new for Slopes alongside iOS 17 and watchOS 10.more…
  
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• Apple’s iPhone SE 4 said to get massive update with Face ID, 48MP camera, USB-C, Action button, OLED, and more

  28-09-2023 18:08 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s iPhone SE 4, based on the iPhone 14, is said to get massive update with Face ID, USB-C, Action button, OLED, and more, according to an anonymous leaker.
  Apple’s current A15 Bionic-powered iPhone SE(3rd generation)
  Marko Zivkovic for MacRumors:‎The ‌iPhone SE‌ 4, known internally under the codename Ghost, is expected to receive a new design derived almost entirely from the base model iPhone 14. According to our sources, the ‌iPhone SE‌ 4 will use a modi
  
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• Invest in Your Learning and Save With Deals From Codecademy, Skillshare and More - CNET

  28-09-2023 18:00
  
  There's never been a better time to improve your skillset.
  
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• Best Fall Athletic Wear for Women - CNET

  28-09-2023 18:00
  
  Searching for the best athletic wear for your fall workout? We've got you covered.
  
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• 2024 Honda Prologue Previewed, All-Electric SUV Targets 300-Mile Range - CNET

  28-09-2023 18:00
  
  The newly revealed production-ready specs look good, but it's the Honda's flexible charging packages and incentive-fueled value that has our attention.
  
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• Step Into the Love Is Blind Pods in This Netflix Game - CNET

  28-09-2023 17:53
  
  You can play this game and many more for free with a Netflix subscription.
  
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• Deals: 10th Gen Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad from $529, M2 Mac mini $100 off, more

  28-09-2023 17:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today’s best deals on Apple hardware and accessories are headlined by Wi-Fi + Cellular 10th Gen iPad models alongside a solid $100 price drop on M2 Mac mini that is currently sitting at a new all-time low. Moving over to the accessory side of things, the new iMac G3-inspired translucent MagSafe iPhone 15 cases from Spigen have now dropped even lower during the launch phase and Woot is giving folks a chance to scoop up some leather Apple AirTag holders before they are gone for good. Hit the
  
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• Fitbit Charge 6 Steals the Best Parts of Pixel Watch - CNET

  28-09-2023 17:00
  
  The $160 tracker has a range of Google apps and brings back the button.
  
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• How to See the Full Harvest Supermoon Rise Tonight - CNET

  28-09-2023 16:15
  
  The last supermoon of 2023 officially arrives Thursday and Friday. This one will help anyone in the Northern Hemisphere say goodbye to summer.
  
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• SanDisk's Extreme Pro 1TB Rugged SSD Is Just $110, Saving $68 Today Only - CNET

  28-09-2023 16:07
  
  Take all of your most important files with you with this rugged solid-state drive from SanDisk.
  
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• iPhone Diary: Testing the 5x telephoto lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max for portraits

  28-09-2023 16:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A busy time meant that my first test of the new 5x telephoto lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max was nothing more than a quick 3x versus 5x comparison shot from my apartment as part of a first impressions piece.Yesterday, I got the chance to see how useful the new lens is for portraits – from the purely optical bokeh seen above, to testing iOS 17’s newfound ability to automatically add depth data, letting you adjust focus after taking the photo …more…
  
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• Beyerdynamic's First Wireless Gaming Headset Joins the Fray - CNET

  28-09-2023 16:00
  
  The company expands its line of gaming headsets with its first wireless model.
  
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• Yes, the Technology Your Internet Provider Uses Does Make a Difference - CNET

  28-09-2023 15:59
  
  How internet service gets to your home plays a major role in speed and reliability. Here's what you need to know about the most common internet connection types.
  
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• Will Apple hold an October event in 2023?

  28-09-2023 15:57 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple holds events at certain intervals in the year at which it announces new products. The company tends to hold a March or April spring event, the WWDC keynote in June, an event to celebrate the new iPhone launch in September, and a late fall event in October at which it has been known to release new iPads and Macs.Apple just introduced the new iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 at an event on September 12. Has the company finished releasing new products for 2023? There is
  
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• macOS Sonoma 14.1 public beta is available

  28-09-2023 15:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple on Thursday released the macOS Sonoma 14.1 beta to members of the beta program. The beta comes a couple of days after the company officially released Sonoma 14 to the general public.The 14.1 beta includes the new Favorites feature for Apple Music. Favorite songs, artists, albums, and playlists will be added to your library and factor into song suggestions.According to the developer release notes, 14.1 contains a fix for an issue where Remote Widgets appear blank when an iPhone and
  
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• Demand for Apple’s iPhone 15 models is exceeding expectations – analyst

  28-09-2023 15:29 via macdailynews.com
  
  iPhone 15
  Wedbush Senior Equity Research Analyst Dan Ives says the demand for Apple’s iPhone 15 has outstripped the previous model by an estimated 10 to 12%, while gaining market share in China.
  “If you look at lead times in terms of iPhone deliveries, we are still ahead of iPhone 14 and it’s actually extending,” he says on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”MacDailyNews Take: Better than expected iPhone 15 demand is certainly good news for Apple shareholders once the c
  
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