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• Apple event live blog and news hub: M3 chip and new Macs

  30-10-2023 23:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s unexpected “Scary fast” special event has arrived. The spooky, Halloween eve event will include the launch of a new iMac, new MacBook Pro models, and more. Plus, will Tim Cook give us his first ever “Good evening!” greeting?
  Head below for our full coverage of the Apple event.Thanks to CardPointers for supporting 9to5Mac’s Apple event coverage. Download CardPointers for free and start earning more from your credit cards. 9to5Mac readers can save 3
  
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• iOS 17.2 fixes Wi-Fi slowdowns and connectivity issues, Apple says

  30-10-2023 23:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Since the release of iOS 17 last month, a number of iPhone users have complained about Wi-Fi connectivity problems. Thankfully, it seems like Apple has found a fix for the problems, and it’s included in iOS 17.2.
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• Best OLED Laptop Deals: Big Savings on Zenbook, Vivo, Duet 5 and More - CNET

  30-10-2023 23:30
  
  If you want the best screen experience you can find on a laptop, then check out these great deals.
  
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• MacDailyNews presents live coverage of Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ special event

  30-10-2023 22:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook and a team of Apple executives will host the company’s “Scary Fast” special event today, Monday, October 30th, at 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT.Apple’s event will be webcast from the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California.‎ ‎MacDailyNews will offer live notes during Apple’s event on this page. We’ll see you here just before 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT!‎ ‎Please help support MacDailyNews. Click or tap here to support our independent tech blog. T
  
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• Best Wi-Fi Routers for 2023 - CNET

  30-10-2023 22:00
  
  If your router is more than a few years old, it might be holding back your internet connection. We tested the top brands to help you find the right one.
  
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• Best Apple Watch Series 9 Deals: Up to $380 Off With Trade-In Credit - CNET

  30-10-2023 22:00
  
  While there aren't a lot of direct discounts because the Apple Watch Series 9 is so new, there are a few great trade-in credit offers.
  
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• More Eye Drops Are Being Recalled. Here's How to Find a Safe Brand - CNET

  30-10-2023 21:42
  
  The FDA has issued warnings about products from several major brands. Here's what to know and how to choose the best eye drops for you.
  
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• Best Free VPN for 2023: Affordable Risk-Free Privacy - CNET

  30-10-2023 21:00
  
  Using a free VPN can be risky. But you don't have to compromise your privacy with a free version of a premium VPN service.
  
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• Alphabet CEO defends paying Apple to make Google Safari’s default search engine

  30-10-2023 20:33 via macdailynews.com
  
  Testifying in the biggest U.S. antitrust case in a quarter century, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai defended his company’s practice of paying Apple and other tech companies to make Google the default search engine on their devices, saying the intent was to make the user experience “seamless and easy.”
  DOJ antitrust lawsuit targets Google’s multibillion-dollar default search pact with Apple
  Paul Wiseman for Associated Press:‎The Department of Justice contends that Google &m
  
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• Google's Pixel 7 is Still Awesome, Especially When It's Just $440 - CNET

  30-10-2023 20:02
  
  You don't have to buy the latest smartphone to get a great experience, and this discounted Pixel 7 proves it.
  
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• This StackSocial Deal Scores You 20TB of Lifetime Cloud Storage for Just $70 - CNET

  30-10-2023 19:36
  
  This is a pretty incredible bargain considering that Prism Drive's 10TB plan is usually $249 per year.
  
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• Google was once bold enough to expect Apple to pre-install its search app on every iPhone

  30-10-2023 19:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google continues, more details about the company’s relationship with Apple have emerged. This time, testimony from Google CEO Sundar Pichai has revealed that Google once pitched Tim Cook on building a version of the Google Search app that would come pre-loaded on every iPhone.more…
  
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• Is this the most secure iPhone 15 case on the market?

  30-10-2023 19:17 via macworld.com
  
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  The importance of a great iPhone caseIn September, Apple announced four brand-new smartphones: the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max. These are the company’s most advanced handsets ever, featuring the latest processors, upgraded cameras, and new titanium and aluminium designs. But if you’re lucky enough to own one of these luxurious new devices, it’s crucial that you find the right case to protect it.Why? Because, for all the physical advances made in each iPh
  
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• Best Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 bands for any style and budget

  30-10-2023 19:06 via 9to5toys.com
  
  The newand Apple Watch Ultra 2 have been shipping through the fall so far, delivering the latest fitness experiences for those in the iPhone ecosystem. If you’re looking to mix up the look of your new wearable or just refresh an aging wearable with some new styles, below you’ll find our favorite and the best Apple Watch band recommendations, starting at just $10.more…
  
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• Regulatory filings confirm new MacBook Pro, iMac, and maybe even an iPad mini are coming ‘scary fast’

  30-10-2023 19:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  With Apple’s “Scary Fast” event on Monday at starting at 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT, at least some of the new products that will be announced have been revealed in a regulatory database, including a new iMac, MacBook Pro models, and a new iPad mini.Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:‎Last week, two Apple suppliers resubmitted filings to a Chinese regulatory database for batteries used in existing Apple products, including the latest 14-inch MacBook Pro, 16-inch MacBook Pro, Magic Keyboard
  
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• Grab the Ninja Foodi XL 6-in-1 Air Fryer for Just $130 (Save $120) - CNET

  30-10-2023 19:02
  
  Regularly priced at $250, you almost can't afford not to nab this intelligent, large-capacity air fryer.
  
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• Read the ‘Scary Fast’ keynote before it happens in our minute-by-minute preview

  30-10-2023 18:37 via macworld.com
  
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  I don’t know how this keeps happening; maybe the company needs to dispose of its trash more carefully. But Macworld’s sleuths have found yet another script and rehearsal tape for an Apple press event. It took a little longer this time due to the odd timing, but once again we know everything that’s going to happen tonight, and we’re prepared to let you in on the secret!So here, minute by minute, is everything that will be announced at the ‘Scary Fast’
  
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• Apple 'Scary Fast' Event: What We Expect to See Tonight - CNET

  30-10-2023 18:31
  
  Apple's prime time event starts tonight at 5 p.m. PT where it's expected to announce new M3 processors and updates to its iMac and MacBook Pro lines.
  
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• These Denali Tools and Accessories Are Up to 69 Percent Off for a Limited Time - CNET

  30-10-2023 18:28
  
  It's time to put your old and broken tools out to pasture and treat yourself to some new ones while you can save some cash at the same time.
  
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• These Denali Tools and Accessories Are Up to 69% Off for a Limited Time - CNET

  30-10-2023 18:28
  
  It's time to put your old and broken tools out to pasture and treat yourself to some new ones while you save cash.
  
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• Score the Google Pixel Watch for $200 Today (Save $150) - CNET

  30-10-2023 18:24
  
  Don't waste time taking advantage of the more than 40% savings off the regular price of this smartwatch.
  
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• Marcus by Goldman Sachs CD Rates for October 2023 - CNET

  30-10-2023 18:00
  This online-only bank has plenty of CD choices, but you’ll need $500 to get started.
  
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• Best Gaming Laptop Deals: Massive Savings on Alienware, HP Omen, Acer and more - CNET

  30-10-2023 18:00
  
  Even though gaming laptops are known to be quite expensive, we've found some excellent deals that will net you up to $765 in savings.
  
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• Best Buy's Early Black Friday Sale Brings Big Savings on Tech and More - CNET

  30-10-2023 17:52
  
  You don't have to wait until after Thanksgiving to start saving big with hundreds of bargains already available.
  
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• This Huge Samsung OLED TV Has Been Knocked Down to Its Lowest Price Ever - CNET

  30-10-2023 17:33
  
  If you're looking for a great high-end TV deal, this Samsung Q80C is discounted by 39%.
  
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• B&H Knocks Up to $2,900 Off M1 Macs Ahead of Apple's 'Scary Fast' Event - CNET

  30-10-2023 17:27
  
  Grab a great deal on a very fast Mac before these previous-gen models go away for good.
  
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• Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ Mac event includes in-person watch parties in select cities

  30-10-2023 17:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is holding its “Scary Fast” event focused on new Mac hardware this evening. While there’s no in-person component to this event in Cupertino, Apple is holding watch parties for select influencers and members of the press in New York City and Mexico City.more…
  
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• How Ted Lasso killed Tony Soprano

  30-10-2023 17:19 via macdailynews.com
  
  As always, the ever-changing TV business morphing once more – and so is the content it broadcasts or, more appropriately, streams. “Pandora’s Box” author Peter Biskind has penned, in the words of The Economist, a binge-worthy book about TV’s recent history, in which he argues that the risky, rule-breaking shows that defined early 21st century television are giving way to more standard, safer programming.The Economist:‎Streaming took what cable started and pushed
  
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• SSI Beneficiaries Are Getting a COLA Increase This December. Here's Why - CNET

  30-10-2023 17:00
  
  Supplemental Security Income recipients are getting a cost of living adjustment at the end of 2023.
  
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• What to expect from Apple’s unexpected ‘Scary Fast’ evening event tonight

  30-10-2023 16:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Time moves fast. Scary fast, you could say. A week ago, we didn’t expect there to be a second fall Apple event this year. Now we’re wading through what to expect from Apple’s surprise Monday video-only affair tonight.more…
  
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• Apple Watch SE 2 hits $219, AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C $200, elago iPad Pro stand, more

  30-10-2023 16:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A fresh batch of deals are now live to start the week and lead up to Apple’s Scary Fast event tonight. You can go Carbon Neutral with the new Apple Watch SE 2 starting at $219, while the refreshed USB-C AirPods Pro 2 are down to $200. Plus, you can bring iMac vibes to your iPad Pro with . Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• Snag One of Our Favorite VPNs for Just $3 Monthly With a Discounted Subscription - CNET

  30-10-2023 15:55
  
  If you need a great VPN but don't want to spend a ton of money, this offer from IPVanish will let you grab a two-year subscription for just $3 a month.
  
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• Will Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ event today goose Christmas Mac sales?

  30-10-2023 15:42 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple stock was rising early on Monday ahead of the company’s earnings later in the week and just hours before its “Scary Fast” online-only event where it’s expected to unveil new M3-, M3 Pro-, and M3 Max-powered Macs.Adam Clark for Barron’s:‎Stockholders might hope that will provide some momentum ahead of Apple’s earnings report on Thursday but analysts are skeptical. 
  “The company has been trying to overcome a pull forward in demand from the e
  
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• Ad-free Facebook and Instagram subscription coming to Europe next month

  30-10-2023 15:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A combined Facebook and Instagram subscription is coming to European users in the next few weeks, enabling an ad-free experience in both services for €9.99/month ($10.60).Alongside this, parent company Meta has announced that it is “pausing” all advertising to under-18s at the same time, meaning they get the same privacy benefits as a paid subscription at no cost …
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• 9to5Mac Daily: October 30, 2023 – iOS 17.2 beta, new AirPods rumors

  30-10-2023 15:30 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 SimpleMDM: Check out SimpleMDM,  a powerful and intuitive MDM solution designed to simplify and streamline your Apple device management workflows. Join the thousands of organizations who have already harnessed the power of SimpleMDM.more…
  
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• This StackSocial Deal Scores You a 1-Year Costco Membership for Just $20 - CNET

  30-10-2023 15:27
  
  It's still $60 to sign up, but you'll automatically get $40 back in the form of a free digital gift card.
  
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• Apple homepage counts down to this evening’s M3 Mac event

  30-10-2023 15:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Apple homepage has a little easter egg today: If you hover over the Apple logo with your mouse, it changes to an animated countdown.Apple doesn’t normally show a count down on the homepage ahead of events, but it’s quite useful in this case due to the unusual start time: the event today starts in the evening at 5PM Pacific Time, whereas most Apple events kick off at 10 AM PT. A 5PM start means the stream will start in about nine hours from now, as seen in the screenshot of the co
  
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• Sony's Best Wireless Earbuds and Headphones Are on Sale Right Now - CNET

  30-10-2023 15:21
  
  Sony's WH-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM5 are some of the best-sounding headphones on the market and now they're both available with a sizable discount.
  
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• What Are Construction Loans and How Do They Work? - CNET

  30-10-2023 15:00
  
  There are several options available to finance building a new home or renovating an old one.
  
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• Best Cash-Back Apps - CNET

  30-10-2023 15:00
  
  These cash-back apps can help you score savings on your regular shopping, and they won’t cost you anything.
  
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• Amazon Knocks Up to $100 Off Samsung's New T9 Portable SSDs - CNET

  30-10-2023 14:46
  
  Samsung's T9 is a high-speed portable drive, making it an excellent companion to your laptop.
  
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• Resident Evil Village on the iPhone might signal a whole new future for Apple gaming

  30-10-2023 14:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The launch of Resident Evil Village on the iPhone would be a pretty big deal on its own – proving that Apple’s claims about the gaming capabilities of the A17 Pro chip have real substance to them – but one piece argues that it could signal a whole new future for gaming on Apple devices.A future where we not only see a slew of AAA games on Macs, but where the Apple ecosystem as a whole becomes a solid gaming platform …
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• The New Budget-Friendly Galaxy S23 FE Comes With a Free $100 Amazon Gift Card - CNET

  30-10-2023 14:29
  
  Plus, you can score a discounted pair of noise-canceling Galaxy Buds FE when bundled with the purchase.
  
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• Apple to unveil new, ‘scary fast’ M3-powered MacBook Pro and iMac models Monday

  30-10-2023 13:47 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Monday will hold an online-only special event at 5pm PDT / 8pm EDT — dubbed “Scary Fast” — where the world’s most valuable company is poised to announce a new iMac and MacBook Pro models powered by the next generation of its system-on-a-chip (SoC), the M3 family.Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:‎Apple swapped out the Intel chips in its computers with in-house designs over the past three years. And Monday’s event will give it another chance to show t
  
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• Best 3D Printer Filament Deals: 5 Great Rolls for All Your Printing Needs - CNET

  30-10-2023 13:45
  
  To save you time and money, we've scoured the web for the best discounts on a variety of filaments.
  
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• iMessage Contact Key Verification blocks the ‘ghost proposal’ plan by government spy agency

  30-10-2023 13:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s new iMessage Contact Key Verification at first glance seems to be a rather niche security feature, likely to be of interest only to the most paranoid or highly-targeted individuals. But it could turn out to be a privacy feature which protects us all from government spying.That’s because it seems almost custom-designed to prevent a plan developed by the UK’s equivalent to the NSA – GCHQ …
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• Early Apple Journal hands-on says it doesn’t challenge third-party apps

  30-10-2023 13:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s new Journal app is now available in the developer beta of iOS 17.2, ahead of a public beta coming soon, and official launch later this year. But an early Apple Journal hands-on says that the mental health feature is unlikely to pose any threat to existing third-party journaling apps – at least, in its current form.A longtime Day One user found that Apple’s app is extremely basic – so much so that he at first wondered whether he was missing something …
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• You Have Phone Insurance. Do You Need It for Your Other Devices Too? - CNET

  30-10-2023 13:00
  
  Your phone may be insured, but does that mean you should also insure all the other devices in your home? Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Xreal Air vs. Viture XR: Which Pair of Display Glasses Is Right for You? - CNET

  30-10-2023 13:00
  
  We compared the Xreal Air and the Viture XR display glasses to see which one is worth your attention.
  
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• Xreal Air vs. Viture XR: Display Glasses video - CNET

  30-10-2023 13:00
  
  We compared the Xreal Air and the Viture XR display glasses to see which one is worth your attention.
  
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