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• Time May Be Running Out For TikTok As Sale Deadline Looms

  17-01-2025 23:54
  
  The Supreme Court ruled that the ban can go through. TikTok could go dark in just a few days.
  
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• 9to5Mac Overtime 037: CES 2025 Impressions

  17-01-2025 23:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Fernando and Jeff talk CES 2025, waxing poetic about the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, turning your iPhone into a GameBoy, and the LG UltraFine 6K Display.9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts andour YouTube channel for more.more…
  
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• Switch 2 Specs vs. Switch 1 Specs: What's New With Nintendo's Next Console

  17-01-2025 23:47
  
  The Nintendo Switch 2's specs are still a bit of a mystery, but the one official video teaser still revealed a lot.
  
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• Best Alkaline Batteries for 2025

  17-01-2025 23:44
  
  Get the most battery for your money with these CNET expert-tested top picks for alkaline batteries.
  
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• Is the 'Enron Egg' At-Home Nuclear Reactor More Than A Funny Fake?

  17-01-2025 23:26
  
  Something is stirring beneath the surface of a revived Enron, and it seems to be pushing a parody product of a stylish at-home nuclear reactor.
  
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• Alleged iOS 19 leak reveals completely redesigned Camera app

  17-01-2025 23:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A new rumor today suggests that the Camera app will get a dramatic overhaul as part of iOS 19 this year. In a video on YouTube, Jon Prosser reveals that the new Camera app in iOS 19 will feature a design that “mirrors the design ethos from visionOS.”more…
  
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• iOS 19: The Camera app is rumored to get a big overhaul

  17-01-2025 23:09 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Every year, we are introduced to a new version of iOS (alongside Apple’s other operating systems) at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. It then marches through an extended beta-testing period before being released in September.But some of the key features of iOS are often planned to be introduced in subsequent updates. With iOS 18, the key Apple Intelligence feature didn’t arrive until iOS 18.1, with additional AI features in iOS 18.2, with even more coming in iOS
  
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• ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’ canceled at Apple TV+ after Noel Fielding failed to show up for work

  17-01-2025 23:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Comedy-adventure series from Apple TV+, “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,” hads been renewed for a second season, but is now canceled
  Noel Fielding’s multi-million dollar comedy “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin” has been canceled mid-production after he failed to show up to work.
  In “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,” Dick Turpin (Noel Fielding) sets out on a journey of wildly absurd escapades when he&rsq
  
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• Best Apple Deals of the Week: Apple Pencil Pro Hits $99 Plus Discounts on MacBook Air and AirTag

  17-01-2025 22:50 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon this week dropped the Apple Pencil Pro back down to $99.00, a match of the accessory's all-time low price. We're still tracking this deal, plus solid savings on MacBook Air, AirTag, and more.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Apple Pencil ProWhat's the deal? Get $30 off Apple Pencil Pro
  Where can I get it? Amazon
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• iOS 19 Rumored to Feature Redesigned Camera App Inspired by visionOS

  17-01-2025 22:48 via macrumors.com
  
  iOS 19 will feature a redesigned Camera app inspired by visionOS, according to a new video from Jon Prosser, host of the YouTube channel Front Page Tech.A re-created render of ‌iOS 19‌'s redesigned Camera app (Credit: Front Page Tech)
  Prosser obtained video of the alleged new Camera app, but he elected to share his own re-created images to protect his sources. The images reveal that the app will allegedly gain translucent menus for various camera controls, with the design of these menu
  
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• Apple TV+ has big opportunity to finally take off with Severance, here’s why

  17-01-2025 22:41 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ is on the brink of a potential big cultural moment, with Severance season 2 receiving buzz that few Apple shows ever do. Here’s why that could lead TV+ to truly take off like never before.more…
  
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• Need Something Good to Watch on Hulu? Check Out These Entertaining TV Shows

  17-01-2025 22:40
  
  These picks are anything but boring.
  
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• Best Earbuds and Headphones for Working Out in 2025

  17-01-2025 22:39
  
  Just as the right song can change how a workout feels, the right headphones can enhance the way the sound moves you.
  
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• Instagram Adds New Features to Reels as TikTok Ban Looms

  17-01-2025 22:20 via macrumors.com
  
  With TikTok on track to be banned from U.S. app stores starting on Sunday, Instagram is adding new features to Reels, its video-based feature that's modeled after TikTok.
  Going forward, there will be a new Reels feed that includes videos that your friends have liked or commented on, so you can see what your friends have watched and what they like. Your friends will also be able to see the videos that you have liked, which is something to be aware of.In this new Reels feed filled with friend reco
  
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• As TikTok Ban Looms, Instagram Reels Introduces a New Way to Interact With Friends

  17-01-2025 22:08
  
  TikTok refugees making their way over to the Meta platform should know about this update.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 18, #1309

  17-01-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1309 for Jan. 18.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 18, #587

  17-01-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 587 for Jan. 18.
  
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• General Motors Barred From Selling Driver Data for 5 Years

  17-01-2025 21:59
  
  The company allegedly collected and sold geolocation and driver behavior data to third-party companies.
  
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• This Nintendo Switch 2 Feature Could Be a Game Changer

  17-01-2025 21:56
  
  The next-gen Switch could see many new games not typically found on a Nintendo console.
  
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• Wildfire Scams: Who They're Targeting and How to Spot Them

  17-01-2025 21:26
  
  Officials in California are warning the public about scams targeting wildfire relief donors with bogus charities.
  
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• Apple’s launching three new Home products this year, here’s what’s coming

  17-01-2025 21:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The new year has just begun, and Apple’s planning for 2025 to bring a big new push into Home products. Here are three Home devices expected to launch in the year ahead.more…
  
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• Democrat Senators Warren and Bennet demand to know why Sam Altman contributed $1 million to President Trump’s inauguration

  17-01-2025 21:06 via macdailynews.com
  
  U.S. Democrat senators Elizabeth Warren of (Massachusetts) and Michael Bennet (Colorado) on Friday expressed concern to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman that he’s attempting to “cozy up to the incoming Trump administration.” In a letter Altman posted on X, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bennet suggest OpenAI and other tech companies are trying to influence Trump.funny, they never sent me one of these for contributing to democrats… pic.twitter.com/xjpanXSb5D
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• OK Go’s clever iPhone-starring music video will start your weekend on a high note

  17-01-2025 21:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Shooting music videos on iPhones is nothing new. Lady Gaga’s video for “Stupid Love” made a big deal about being shot “entirely on iPhone 11” almost five years ago. Olivia Rodrigo and Selena Gomez have shot music videos on iPhones, and most recently, The Weeknd’s “Dancing in the Flames” was shot in cinematic slow-mo on iPhone 16 Pro.But few actually feature the iPhone itself as much as OK Go’s new video for “A Stone Only Rolls
  
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• New 'Buyback' Program Could Help You Get Student Loan Forgiveness Sooner. Here's Who Qualifies

  17-01-2025 21:00
  
  The SAVE payment pause prevented some PSLF borrowers from getting debt relief. This buyback option could help.
  
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• You can still buy AirPods Max with Lightning, and that’s good for three reasons

  17-01-2025 20:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple discontinued AirPods Max with Lightning when AirPods Max with USB-C debuted last fall. However, you can still easily find the original version new in stores if you shop the right places. There are three reasons why this made be the right move for you.more…
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Combat dry winter air with the SwitchBot Smart Evaporative Humidifier

  17-01-2025 20:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As the colder months settle in, maintaining the humidity level becomes extremely important for me, as I have natural gas heat. Dry air can wreak havoc on my sinuses, so I am always hyper-aware of this during the coldest part of winter. That’s where thecomes in. It delivers efficient, mist-free humidification while easily fitting into your HomeKit setup via Matter support from SwitchBot Hub 2.more…
  
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• tvOS 18.2.1 delivers bug fixes to Apple TV hardware

  17-01-2025 20:03 via macdailynews.com
  
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  Apple has released tvOS 18.2.1, an update addressing a data synchronization issue across devices.
  This particular update, which began rolling out around 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, resolves a syncing problem.
  The previous tvOS 18.2 introduced the dynamic Snoopy screensavers, similar to the Apple Watch face.
  Notably, Apple’s security update tracker lists no associated CVE entries for tvOS 18.2.1, mirroring the iOS 18.2.1 update released on January 6, which also lacked pub
  
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• iPhone 17 Air would win me over with this key MacBook Air throwback

  17-01-2025 20:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has a big product launch roadmap for 2025, with the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air one of the most exciting debuts. A recent rumor has me thinking about a MacBook Air-inspired feature that could quickly win me over.more…
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPad Air and Rock Paper Pencil Kit From Astropad

  17-01-2025 19:53 via macrumors.com
  
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Astropad to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an M2 iPad Air, an Apple Pencil Pro, and Astropad's best iPad accessory, the Rock Paper Pencil.
  Rock Paper Pencil is an all-in-one kit that features a textured screen protector and ‌Apple Pencil‌ tip. The two components of the kit make writing and drawing on the ‌iPad‌ feel like you're writing on a piece of paper instead of on a glossy display.
  Writing or drawing on an ‌iPa
  
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• How to customize the Google Chrome toolbar with shortcuts on Mac, Windows

  17-01-2025 19:42 via 9to5google.com
  
  Chrome 132 started rolling out this week as Google’s first major browser update of 2025, and one new feature the company is finally making official is the ability to customize the toolbar on desktop. more…
  
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• TikTok Facing U.S. Ban on January 19 After Supreme Court Upholds Law

  17-01-2025 19:25 via macrumors.com
  
  On Sunday, January 19, Apple will need to remove TikTok from the U.S. App Store, because the app will be officially banned in the United States. On the 19th, app distributors and websites will be prohibited from distributing, maintaining, or updating the TikTok app, though the app itself could continue to function on devices where it has already been downloaded. TikTok has said, however, that it plans to shut down the app when the ban begins.
  TikTok did not receive a delay or reprieve from the U
  
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• Watch Out for These 6 Sneaky Habits That Might Be Hurting Your Vision

  17-01-2025 19:00
  
  We all want to keep our eyes healthy and our vision crisp. Some of your daily habits might be secretly sabotaging your efforts.
  
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• What You Need to Know About Lemon8 and How It's Different From TikTok

  17-01-2025 18:57
  
  The Supreme Court upheld the ban on TikTok in the US, so here's what you should know about its sister app, Lemon8.
  
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• Senators press Tim Cook and ‘Big Tech’ on million dollar donations to Trump fund amid ‘corruption’ concerns

  17-01-2025 18:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bennet have formally asked Apple CEO Tim Cook and other “Big Tech” leaders to respond to questions regarding their million dollar donations to the Trump inauguration fund. Getting straight to the point:more…
  
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• iOS 18.3 Public Beta 3 Reels In the AI Notification Summaries

  17-01-2025 18:38
  
  Developers and public beta testers can download and use the update now.
  
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• Report: The M4 Mac mini’s rear USB-C ports are causing headaches

  17-01-2025 18:35 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  While the new M4 Mac mini has impressed us all with its small size and processing prowess, a USB-C connectivity problem has been baffling many early adopters.As spotted by AppleInsider, posts on several different forums by people who bought the Mac mini but have issues with connected USB-C devices. In many instances, the devices stop working or don’t work at all. Posts have appeared in the Apple Support Community, MacResource, and Reddit. The issue doesn’t appear to affect a
  
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• Apple TV+ this week: ‘Severance’ season 2 is now streaming

  17-01-2025 18:33 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.This guide will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, divided into episodic shows or series and movies. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s $9.99-a-month service. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our lis
  
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• Instagram just gave Reels two new features ahead of imminent TikTok ban

  17-01-2025 18:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In a complete coincidence of timing, Instagram just announced two new features launching for Reels in the US starting today. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Don't Fall Victim to Rental Price Gouging. Housing Resources for LA Wildfire Evacuees

  17-01-2025 18:05
  
  Illegal rent hikes by landlords during the crisis are prompting public outrage. Here's what to know.
  
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• Spoil Your Special Guy With These Valentine's Day Gifts

  17-01-2025 18:04
  
  Looking for a Valentine's Day gift for your dude (or special someone) that isn't a boring box of chocolates? Whether he's into sports, style, cooking or new kicks, there's surely something he'll love on our curated list of the best Valentine's Day gifts for him.
  
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• This 20k Anker power bank has a 100W charging dock and is 41% off right now

  17-01-2025 18:03 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  One of the best things you can get for your Apple gear is a power bank that will not only keep your iPhone powered up but also your MacBook. This 20,000mAh Anker portable charger can be just what you need. Since it’s 40 percent off right now, you can get it for a mere $110 at Amazon, matching the best price we’ve ever seen.This portable device has enough power to charge any of your favorite gadgets. There are three ports you can use, two of them being type-C and one type-A.
  
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• Apple to stream Jan. 30 ‘FireAid’ benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell, and more

  17-01-2025 18:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  FireAid, a Jan. 30 benefit concert for fire relief efforts in Los Angeles, announced its lineup Thursday. Billie Eilish & Finneas, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell, and Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the headlining acts.
  Also headlining are Dave Matthews & John Mayer, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Green Day, Gwen Stefani, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lil Baby, P!nk, Rod Stewart, Sting, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, and Tate McRae.
  The event — a co-production of Live Nation, AEG, the
  
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• This Latest 'Brushing' Scam Tempts You With Free Items. Don't Fall for It

  17-01-2025 18:00
  
  If you get an unrecognized package with a QR code inside, never scan it. Do this instead.
  
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• 'Gladiator 2' Will Stream on Paramount Plus Next Week. Here Are the Details

  17-01-2025 18:00
  
  The historical epic stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal.
  
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• Best Nanny Cams for 2025

  17-01-2025 17:54
  
  If you're after a device that will help you keep an eye on your kids no matter where you are, we've got the best nanny cams listed.
  
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• Apple Studio Display 2: Here's What the Latest Rumors Say

  17-01-2025 17:47 via macrumors.com
  
  It has been nearly three years since Apple released the Studio Display. Below, we recap rumors about a potential next-generation model.
  Apple released the Studio Display in March 2022 alongside the Mac Studio. The standalone display features a 27-inch LCD screen with 5K resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, up to 600 nits brightness, a built-in camera and speakers, one Thunderbolt 3 port, and three USB-C ports. In the U.S., the Studio Display continues to start at $1,599.There have been on-again, off
  
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• Deals: M3 MacBook Air up to $450 off original prices, USB-C AirPods Max best deal ever, iPhone 15 Pro $469 off, more

  17-01-2025 17:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Holiday-worthy iPad mini 7 deals roll on, but today we are focused on AirPods and MacBooks. First and foremost, the latest USB-C AirPods Max are now down at the best price ever with $99 in savings on all color options. That offer was ushered in by a notable new 4-day Best Buy sale event, but we have also spotted some of the lowest prices ever on the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air configs – they are now $250 off the new regular prices and $450 off the sticker price before the RAM upgrade. Those dea
  
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• TikTok loses Supreme Court battle to stop U.S. ban

  17-01-2025 17:23 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Supreme Court upheld a U.S. law that bans TikTok on January 19th unless it is sold to an owner not controlled by a foreign adversary. The court sided with the US government’s argument that ties between TikTok’s parent ByteDance and the Chinese government presented a national security threat that empowered Congress to demand it be sold.
  Alexis Keenanand Daniel Howley for Yahoo Finance:‎“There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinc
  
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• Downloads, Trump and VPNs: Everything to Know Before the TikTok Ban

  17-01-2025 17:02
  
  The law will go into effect Sunday, so here's what could happen.
  
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• TikTok Ban Upheld by Supreme Court, Not Swayed by First Amendment Claims

  17-01-2025 16:58
  
  The high court rules in favor of the government. What's next for TikTok? Will it really "go dark" on Sunday?
  
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