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• Near-Record Number of Data Breaches Reported in 2024, Report Says

  28-01-2025 23:27
  
  According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there were more than 3,000 reported data breaches in 2024.
  
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• ‘Mythic Quest’ season four premieres Wednesday, January 29th

  28-01-2025 23:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Season four of “Mythic Quest” premieres January 29, 2025 on Apple TV+.
  The fourth season of “Mythic Quest,” the hit workplace comedy from creators Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and Megan Ganz, premieres globally on Wednesday, January 29th on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly through Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
  Season four sees the return of stars McElhenney, Charlotte Nicdao, David Hornsby, Danny Pudi, Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim, Jessie
  
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• 52 Best Wellness Valentine's Day Gifts for the Health Gurus Who Have It All

  28-01-2025 23:08
  
  Whether you're shopping for a holistic health connoisseur or a fitness enthusiast or, our editors' favorite picks have you covered for Valentine's Day.
  
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• How Accurate Is Groundhog Day? NOAA Grades The Woodchucks

  28-01-2025 22:59
  
  Punxsutawney Phil is adorable, but a woodchuck from New York has him beat for accuracy, according to NOAA weather data analysis.
  
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• iPhone SE 4 to Have Notch Instead of Dynamic Island

  28-01-2025 22:49 via macrumors.com
  
  The upcoming iPhone SE 4 will feature a notch instead of the Dynamic Island, respected display analyst Ross Young said today. The device will have a "notch like the iPhone 14," according to Young, which contradicts a recent leak that depicted a ‌Dynamic Island‌.
  Earlier this month, leaker Evan Blass shared images said to feature the ‌iPhone SE‌ 4's design, but those images featured an iPhone with a ‌Dynamic Island‌ rather than the notch that had been previously rumo
  
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• Five new Apple products are launching early this year, here’s what’s coming

  28-01-2025 22:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The first month of 2025 is almost over, moving us closer to the first Apple product launches of the year—and several strong ones are coming. Here’s a look at five new products expected to arrive in the next few months.more…
  
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• SLAP and FLOP browser vulnerabilities threaten nearly every Apple device since 2021

  28-01-2025 22:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Fresh off the fix of a zero-day vulnerability in iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other devices, security researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have revealed a pair of vulnerabilities that affect all of Apple’s modern devices.First reported at BleepingComputer, these are side-channel attacks that can use special code on websites to allow websites to execute “side-channel” attacks that steal data from other web sessions.A malicious site could, for example, see you
  
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• Best Sounding Wireless Earbuds in 2025

  28-01-2025 22:35
  
  CNET's headphones expert brings you the absolute best sounding wireless earbuds you can find at any price point.
  
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• Best Wireless Car Chargers for 2025

  28-01-2025 22:25
  
  Arrive to your next destination on 100% and keep your car clean with the great wireless chargers.
  
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• Now on by default, here’s how to turn off Apple Intelligence

  28-01-2025 22:08 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Intelligence on iPhone, Mac, and iPad.
  Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system integrated into iOS 18. It merges the capabilities of generative models with insights from your personal context to provide intelligence that is both useful and pertinent. This system is engineered to comprehend and generate language and visuals; manage and summarize notifications, emails, and messages; and utilize personal data on your device to streamline and expedite daily activities, all while
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 29, #1320

  28-01-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,320 for Jan. 29.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 29, #332

  28-01-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Jan. 29 Strands puzzle, No. 332.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Jan. 29, #128

  28-01-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 128 for Wednesday, Jan. 29.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 29, #598

  28-01-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 598 for Wednesday, Jan. 29.
  
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• Apple just published a ‘meditative’ video tour of Silo’s massive sets

  28-01-2025 21:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Silo just wrapped up its second season on Apple TV+, but if you weren’t ready to leave silos 17 & 18 just yet, Apple just shared a new way to explore the show’s dystopian world.more…
  
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• Yes, the iPhone SE 4 will have a notch, says key analyst

  28-01-2025 21:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re not too far away from Apple’s expected unveiling of the new iPhone SE 4. And recently, conflicting reports have caused confusion over the device’s form factor. Now, a key display analyst has weighed in with a more authoritative answer on the notch-Dynamic Island debate.more…
  
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• Apple to patch SLAP and FLOP web browser vulnerabilities

  28-01-2025 21:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple plans to patch two new speculative execution attacks, SLAP and FLOP, that impact recent Apple chips, according to data shared today by Georgia Tech students who discovered the vulnerabilities.
  Several Apple A-series and M-series chips are affected, including the A15 and later and the M2 and later, which are found in the following:
  • 2022 and later Mac notebooks• 2023 and later Mac desktops• 2021 and later iPad models• 2021 and later iPhonesJuli Clov
  
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• 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man': How to Watch Marvel's All-New Animated Show

  28-01-2025 21:00
  
  Spidey swings back onto the small screen, with a fresh take on his origin story.
  
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• Your iPhone could soon start unlocking the infamous CVS product cabinets

  28-01-2025 20:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  CVS today announced the launch of a newly rebranded and updated CVS Health app (formerly called CVS Pharmacy). The iPhone app offers a variety of new features, but perhaps the most exciting is one that’s currently being piloted in select CVS stores: the ability to open locked-up product cabinets.more…
  
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• Camera Comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra

  28-01-2025 20:51 via macrumors.com
  
  Samsung just recently announced the Galaxy S25 Ultra, its latest flagship smartphone that's designed to compete with the iPhone. We did a hands-on video last week, but this week we're back with an in-depth camera comparison.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  In this article and our accompanying video, we've included blind photos from the S25 Ultra and the iPhone 16 Pro Max so you can judge for yourself which smartphone camera you prefer, but we'll let you know which is w
  
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• DeepSeek Turned the AI World on Its Head, but Don't Fall for the Hype Just Yet

  28-01-2025 20:44
  
  DeepSeek AI is a new open source AI model out of China that claims to be outperforming OpenAI, Google and Meta.
  
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• Unreleased Powerbeats Pro 2 spotted with TGL golfers Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy

  28-01-2025 20:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Beats hasn’t even announced Powerbeats Pro 2, let alone releasing the second-gen wireless earphones. That hasn’t stopped what appears to be the Powerbeats Pro 2 from becoming the unofficial headphones of the new TGL golf league. Several golfers have been spotted sporting a single Powerbeats Pro 2 earbud in recent days.more…
  
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• What Happens to Student Loans and Financial Aid During Trump's Federal Funding Freeze?

  28-01-2025 20:40
  
  The federal pause does not affect federal student loans or Pell Grants, but its impact on other student aid programs remains unclear.
  
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• Apple to Patch Web Browser Vulnerabilities Affecting Recent Macs, iPads and iPhones

  28-01-2025 20:19 via macrumors.com
  
  There are two new speculative execution attacks that impact recent Apple chips, according to data shared today by Georgia Tech students that discovered the vulnerabilities.
  Named SLAP and FLOP, the two security flaws could allow an attacker to use a malicious webpage to spy on the contents of other webpages, giving attackers remote access to browsing history, credit card data, emails, location information, and more. Physical access to a device is not required, and the attack can be executed thro
  
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• Bookshop launches iPhone app as local-friendly ebook alternative to Apple Books and Kindle

  28-01-2025 20:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Bookshop.org launched five years ago as an online store with a mission of supporting local book shops. Now, that same philosophy is fueling a new ebook app for iPhone and iPad, which enables you to enjoy ebooks while sending your funds to local, independent bookstores.more…
  
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• Don't Let 'Bad' Credit Hold You Back. Try One of These Cards to Rebuild Your Credit Score

  28-01-2025 20:00
  
  Knowing how to use credit-building cards responsibly is just as important as choosing the right one.
  
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• Happy Data Privacy Day! Time To Lockdown Your Logins

  28-01-2025 19:52
  
  Your data belongs to you and it's up to you to protect it. Here's how.
  
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• CVS Tests Letting iPhone Users Unlock Product Cabinets Without an Employee

  28-01-2025 19:47 via macrumors.com
  
  CVS is testing a new feature that is designed to allow iPhone and Android users to unlock product cabinets to retrieve an item without the need to summon an employee, reports The Wall Street Journal (via The Verge).
  Many stores like CVS use locked cabinets for items that are often shoplifted, cutting down on retail theft. Locking items up, though, inconveniences shoppers because an employee has to be summoned to retrieve items for customers. CVS Health's chief technology officer Tilak Mandadi to
  
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• What This Week's Fed Decision Means for Mortgage Rates

  28-01-2025 19:43
  
  Lower rates would mark a path to housing market recovery.
  
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• App Store Connect just got its iOS 18 dark mode icon plus four bug fixes

  28-01-2025 19:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  App Store Connect, the developer utility for managing software on the App Store, has been updated to version 2.1 today. The latest version is the first to include a dark mode icon, replacing the blue on white icon with a blue on black version.more…
  
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• Kate Mara joins Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington in Apple TV+ series ‘Imperfect Women’

  28-01-2025 19:27 via macdailynews.com
  
  Kate Mara
  According to Variety, Kate Mara has signed on to star opposite Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington in the upcoming Apple TV+ series “Imperfect Women.”
  An unconventional psychological thriller examining a crime that shatters the lives of a decades-long friendship of three women, “Imperfect Women” is a mystery complicated by perspective that explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and the compromises we make that alter our lives irrevocably. As the inve
  
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• Last Chance to Save Hundreds on Tech, Small Appliances and More During Best Buy’s 48-Hour Flash Sale

  28-01-2025 19:25
  
  Best Buy's 48-hour flash sale ends tonight, see what's still left that's worth adding to your cart.
  
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• Apple Promotes Beats Pill With Valentine's Day-Themed Ad

  28-01-2025 19:21 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is continuing to promote the Beats Pill speaker, today sharing a new Valentine's Day-themed short ad that uses the cute anthropomorphized "Pill People" characters to highlight battery life.
  The spot features the red Beats Pill holding up a be mine sign and playing music in a Say Anything-esque scene. The white Beats Pill walks by and asks how long the red Beats Pill has been outside playing music. "17 hours," replies the speaker, before an end tag comes up that points out the device's 24-h
  
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• Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2 Is Live Now

  28-01-2025 19:20
  
  The new Call of Duty Black Ops 6 update adds three new maps, the iconic Gun Game mode, and another zombies map with a fan-favorite wonder weapon.
  
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• Google Will Update Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in Maps

  28-01-2025 19:14
  
  The company will also change the name of Denali mountain in Alaska back to Mount McKinley.
  
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• How to view your body temperature on Apple Watch

  28-01-2025 18:38 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Recent models of Apple Watch–the Series 8 and later, to be precise–are equipped with a temperature sensor. That might sound useful for a variety of health purposes, but in practice, there are limitations. One of which is that you can’t simply ask your Apple Watch to measure your body temperature right now. Let’s see what’s going on.Why isn’t my Apple Watch recording my temperature?
  Before we begin with our explanation we need to point out that in orde
  
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• German federal judges seem poised to back antitrust action against Apple

  28-01-2025 18:21 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Store Rosenstraße in Munich, Germany
  German federal judges on Tuesday seemed that they might support the country’s antitrust regulator in its legal dispute with Apple. This came after more than three hours of discussions on whether the U.S. tech giant should face additional regulations.
  Reuters:‎The German cartel office said in April 2023 it considered Apple a “company of paramount cross-market significance for competition”, opening the door to possible measures
  
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• iPhone 17 Camera Redesign Rumors Conflict on Spatial Video Support

  28-01-2025 18:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Rumors about Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 series have so far sparked a good deal of discussion regarding a potential redesign of the rear camera module. Leaks suggest the cosmetic changes could be big, but whether they would impact the iPhone camera's existing capabilities is a question for which no-one has yet provided an adequate answer.
  The Camera Redesign Rumor Problem
  Several rumors suggest that for the iPhone 17 Pro models, Apple may transition from its traditional triangular lens arrangemen
  
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• New Mythic Quest arrives on Apple TV+ tonight, here’s what reviews say

  28-01-2025 18:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Mythic Quest, one of the longest running Apple TV+ comedies, returns tonight with the debut of season four. Here’s a roundup of reviews covering what to expect from the new batch of episodes.more…
  
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• Deals: iPad Air from $499, M4 MacBook Pro 1TB $200 off, titanium Apple Watch Series 10 $70 off, more

  28-01-2025 17:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today’s deals are headlined by even lower prices across the most affordable current-generation iPad Air models starting from $499 alongside the return of $200 price drops on both the entry-level and upgraded 1TB M4 MacBook Pro. From there we move over to Apple Watch Series 10 – the base models have already returned to Black Friday pricing and today we are featuring the high-end titanium models that are now $70 off the going rate – as well as a collection of charging and magneti
  
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• Mortgage Predictions Weekly: What Fewer Fed Cuts Mean for Homebuyers

  28-01-2025 17:49
  
  The Federal Reserve's first policy meeting of the year won't change much for mortgage rates in the near term.
  
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• The real problem with next-generation CarPlay

  28-01-2025 17:41 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has a CarPlay problem. Actually, Apple has two CarPlay problems. One of those is well-documented: next-generation CarPlay was announced at WWDC 2022 and is still not available in any car, though Apple swears it’s still working with “several automakers” to implement it.What could be Apple’s bigger problem, however, is its neglect of CarPlay 1.0 – the CarPlay experience that exists in millions of vehicles already on the road today.more…
  
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• This Find My tracker is cheaper than an AirTag and fits in your wallet

  28-01-2025 17:11 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Sure, AirTags are great and all, but their shape makes them tricky to fit in something other than a pocket or bag. This Eufy SmartTrack Card solves that issue with a design that actually fits into your wallet, allowing you always to keep track of its location. Even better, thanks to a 44 percent discount at Amazon, you can get one for just $16.88.So not only are these SmartTrack cards a better fit for your wallet, but they’re also more affordable. These slim trackers will pair wel
  
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• iGarden's Turbo X Master Robotic Pool Cleaner and Robot Lawn Mower Take Charge of Your Outdoor Space

  28-01-2025 17:08
  
  During CES 2025, iGarden displayed its duo of AI-powered outdoor smart solutions, inspired by the design of elite automobiles.
  
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• Apple’s Calendar app is quickly improving, and iOS 18.3 offers a new advantage

  28-01-2025 17:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s Calendar app has been on the iPhone since the start, and rarely gets changed. But in the last few months, Calendar has been the subject of some compelling upgrades. And now, iOS 18.3 adds a feature that provides another reason to use the app.more…
  
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• Celebrate Data Privacy Day by Locking Down Your Data

  28-01-2025 16:57
  
  Data miners and cybercriminals are after you. Here are easy ways to fight back.
  
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• Elon Musk takes on Apple Pay as X seals payments deal with Visa

  28-01-2025 16:46 via macdailynews.com
  
  Elon Musk
  Visa, a leading payments company, and Elon Musk’s X have teamed up to provide direct payment solutions for users of the social media platform, according to a source who spoke to Reuters on Tuesday. This partnership aligns with Musk’s vision to evolve X into a “super-app,” expanding its offerings to include messaging, social networking, and financial services.
  Manya Saini for Reuters:‎Visa will be the first partner of the X Money account, under which customer
  
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• Spotify claims record payout to music industry after refuting that Apple Music pays artists more

  28-01-2025 16:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Five days ago, Spotify disputed a report that Apple Music pays artists more than double compared to Spotify’s average rates. In completely unrelated news, Spotify has published a blog post announcing record payouts to the music industry in 2024.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: January 28, 2025 – iOS 18.3 now available, more

  28-01-2025 16:41 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 CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card.more…
  
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• DeepSeek Strikes Again With AI Image Generator Janus-Pro

  28-01-2025 16:32
  
  That was fast. The Chinese startup's latest AI model takes on image generation.
  
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