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• OpenAI Launches o3-mini, a Cost-Efficient Reasoning Model Rivaling DeepSeek

  31-01-2025 23:56 via macrumors.com
  
  OpenAI today released o3-mini, a new, more cost efficient model that's available for both ChatGPT and the OpenAI API starting today. OpenAI previewed o3-mini in December, but it is ready at a time when OpenAI is aiming to keep up with Chinese company DeepSeek.
  According to OpenAI, o3-mini "advances the boundaries" of what's possible with smaller, more efficient models. o3-mini is designed for STEM capabilities, and OpenAI says that it has particular strength in science, math, and coding. o3-mini
  
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• There's Still Time to Spot Six Planets in a Spectacular Planet Parade This Week

  31-01-2025 23:48
  
  Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn should be visible to the naked eye, but get a telescope and you can spot Neptune and Uranus.
  
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• How Accurate Is Groundhog Day? Experts Grade the Woodchucks

  31-01-2025 23:39
  
  Sand Mountain Sam is already predicting an early spring, so let's hope he knows his stuff.
  
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• After DeepSeek R1's Release, ChatGPT Offers Free Trials for o3-mini

  31-01-2025 23:25
  
  OpenAI's o3-mini release could pull attention away from DeepSeek.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Livestream Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton From Anywhere

  31-01-2025 23:20
  
  The Tricky Trees look to get back to winning ways against the Seagulls at the City Ground.
  
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• Apple shutters work on Mac-connected Augmented Reality smartglasses

  31-01-2025 22:35 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook
  Apple has canceled a project to build advanced augmented reality glasses that would pair with its devices, marking the latest setback in its effort to create a headset that appeals to the consumer market. The company shuttered the program this week, Bloomberg News reports citing “people with knowledge of the move.” Apple is still working on successors to the Vision Pro, including updated versions of the original model.
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:‎The now-ca
  
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• These six Apple products are getting rare updates this year

  31-01-2025 22:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  2025 is set to be a big year for Apple hardware launches, and that will even be true for a variety of rarely-updated products. Here are six new products coming that will have waited about three years (or more) between hardware updates.more…
  
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  31-01-2025 22:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In this jam packed launch episode, Sophia Tung and Zac Hall dive deep into DeepSeek’s arrival to the AI race, how NVIDIA and OpenAI are responding, and the state of current AI tools; this week’s biggest tech surprises, what has us excited and what has us concerned, and much more. more…
  
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• These iOS 18 Control Center toggles quickly became must-haves for me

  31-01-2025 22:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 18 introduced a major redesign to Control Center across iPhone and iPad. Here are the three controls that have made a big difference for me over several months of use.more…
  
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• Do people really want the iPod back? Probably not

  31-01-2025 22:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  From time to time, I see some nostalgic posts about the good old days when iPods were everywhere. Personally, the iPod was responsible for getting me to like Apple products. But years after the iPod was discontinued, I don’t think people really want the iPod back even though they claim they do – and here’s why.more…
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 1, #1323

  31-01-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,323 for Feb. 1.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 1, #335

  31-01-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Feb. 1 Strands puzzle, No. 335.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 1. #131

  31-01-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 131 for Saturday, Feb. 1.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 1, #601

  31-01-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 601 for Feb. 1.
  
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• Trump's First Energy Moves Are Causing 'Uncertainty,' Experts Say

  31-01-2025 21:45
  
  The president's focus on fossil fuels is a big change from the Biden administration's push for renewable energy.
  
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• iPhone 17 Air: Seven new features are coming later this year

  31-01-2025 21:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This fall, the iPhone lineup is getting a brand new model: the iPhone 17 Air. Apple plans to drop its Plus model in favor of an iPhone with a fresh form factor that could tempt a lot of Pro users. Here are seven features coming to the iPhone 17 Air.more…
  
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• Apple Cancels Mac-Connected AR Smart Glasses

  31-01-2025 21:02 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is no longer developing augmented reality glasses designed to pair with the Mac, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple wanted to create smart glasses that looked like regular glasses, but had augmented reality capabilities.
  Apple was developing AR glasses that connect to a Mac for power, because a chip powerful enough for AR applications would not fit in a device that's the size of standard glasses. Apple engineers determined that the AR glasses would need to provide the performance of an
  
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• How to Create Your Own Strength Training Workout Program to Get Stronger This Year

  31-01-2025 21:00
  
  This guide will teach you how to start strength training to meet your strongest self.
  
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• Best BBQ Sauces for 2025

  31-01-2025 21:00
  
  Take your barbecue flavors to the next level with one of the best BBQ sauces around. We’ve tested (tasted) all the recommendations below.
  
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• Scotland vs. Italy: How to Watch 2025 Six Nations Rugby Live From Anywhere

  31-01-2025 20:48
  
  Can the Azzurri shock the Scots for a second consecutive year?
  
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• Apple gives up on device-connected smart glasses project, here’s how it would have worked

  31-01-2025 20:41 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Bad news for fans of bad products. Apple won’t be shipping a pair of augmented reality glasses that require a tethered connection to the Mac after all. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has the exclusive development, including a thorough description of how the product would have worked. Based on Mark’s reporting, this project was buried in compromises that ultimately made it undesirable.more…
  
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• How to prevent your MacBook from turning on when opening its lid or connecting to power

  31-01-2025 20:31 via macdailynews.com
  
  MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Apple silicon automatically turns on and starts up when you open its lid or connect it to power. With macOS Sequoia 15 or later, you can change this behavior without affecting your ability to use your keyboard or trackpad to turn on your Mac.
  ① Make sure that your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with Apple silicon is using macOS Sequoia or later.
  ② Open the Terminal app, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder.
  ③ Type one of the
  
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• France vs. Wales: How to Watch 2025 Six Nations Rugby Live From Anywhere

  31-01-2025 20:15
  
  Hosts look to build on impressive autumn internationals as they take on the struggling Dragons.
  
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• Dr. Ricken’s Severance book, ‘The You You Are,’ now available in free excerpt

  31-01-2025 20:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Severance season 2 just released its third episode, but that’s not the only new debut related to the Apple TV+ hit. The You You Are, the book from Dr. Ricken in the show, is now available in a free extended excerpt in Apple Books.more…
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Ultraloq Bolt review – a great Apple HomeKit-ready smart lock with biometric and Wi-Fi support

  31-01-2025 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Smart locks have made our homes more secure and easy to access in recent years. For a long time, the market felt stagnant, but in the past few years, we’ve seen a few vendors hop on board in a major way.is a great option with Apple HomeKit integration, built-in Wi-Fi, and versatile ways to lock and unlock your door. Whether you’re looking for advanced features like fingerprint ID or simple convenience with Siri voice control, the Ultraloq Bolt delivers it all (almost).more…
  
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• 54 Best Wellness Valentine's Day Gifts for the Health Gurus Who Have It All

  31-01-2025 19:48
  
  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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• Apple files emergency motion asking court to halt Google search monopoly case

  31-01-2025 19:26 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has filed an emergency motion to halt the upcoming remedies trial by the Justice Department against Google, seeking a more significant role in the antitrust lawsuit. The motion was submitted late Thursday, following Apple’s appeal of a district court’s decision that denied its request for greater involvement in the case.
  Sean Burch for The Wrap:‎Apple, in its filing, said that it would be unfairly sidelined in the case if the remedies trial moves forward before its appeal
  
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• Best Apple Deals of the Week: Apple Watch Series 10 Hits Record Low $329 Price, Plus Savings on MacBook Air, Samsung, and More

  31-01-2025 19:25 via macrumors.com
  
  The Apple Watch Series 10 returned to its all-time low price at $70 off this week on Amazon, marking the highlight of this week's deals. You can also find ongoing discounts on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 smartphones, M2 MacBook Air, and AirTag.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.Galaxy S25What's the deal? Save up to $1,250 when pre-ordering the new Sam
  
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• Apple TV+ this week: ‘Mythic Quest’ season 4 is now streaming

  31-01-2025 19:23 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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• Apple Wants to Help Google Defend Search Engine Deal Worth Billions

  31-01-2025 19:10 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple wants to defend its multi-billion dollar search engine deal with Google, which is in danger because Google has been found guilty of violating antitrust law. Apple has asked the court handling Google's lawsuit with the U.S. government for an emergency stay [PDF], so that Apple has time to intervene and plead its case before a remedy is decided on.
  The U.S. Department of Justice sued Google for anti-competitve behavior in the search market way back in 2020, and after a lengthy legal battle,
  
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• Here’s everything Apple TV+ has coming in February

  31-01-2025 18:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ kicked off 2025 with two big returning series—Severance and Mythic Quest—that will continue airing new episodes throughout February. But the streamer also has a varied lineup of fresh debuts coming in the month ahead. Highlights include the Anya Taylor-Joy movie The Gorge, medical drama Berlin ER, a new season of Surface, a sports docu-series, new children’s show, and more. Here’s everything coming to Apple TV+ in February.more…
  
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• Apple shares a secret MacBook tip that power users will love

  31-01-2025 18:49 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple M-series MacBooks turn on automatically when you open the laptop or plug in the power adapter. It sort of makes sense, right? If you’re opening your MacBook, you’re probably going to use it, so it should turn on. (As for plugging it in, I’m unsure what the thinking is by Apple to have the MacBook automatically turn on.)However, what if you want to be able to open it or plug it in without it turning on? With macOS Sequoia, you can now adjust your MacBook so it doe
  
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• How to Get Hulu, Max and More for Free With Food Delivery Memberships

  31-01-2025 18:30
  
  Disney Plus and Paramount Plus are also on the menu.
  
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• Forget the Studio Display and get this 27-inch 4K Alogic Clarity for half the price

  31-01-2025 18:24 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  We love the Apple’s Studio Display, but it’s way too expensive. But, if you want a great alternative that won’t cost you nearly as much. The Alogic Clarity 4K monitor is 20% off, so you can get it for $800 right now.This is a 27-inch IPS monitor with a solid 4K resolution that looks gorgeous. That, of course, is important because if you’re going to bring a monitor into your Apple-friendly home, it needs to be at least as stylish as the Studio Display is. We revie
  
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• New Study Shows Black Holes Prepare and Eat Their Own Dinner

  31-01-2025 18:23
  
  A new study shows that black holes consume gas which creates an outburst that cools nearby gas for the black hole to consume again.
  
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• You Can Now Read 'The You You Are' Book From Apple TV+ Show Severance

  31-01-2025 18:17 via macrumors.com
  
  Fans of the hit Apple TV+ show Severance are aware of the important role that self-help book "The You You Are" from Ricken Hale plays in the TV show, and now Apple has made a version of the book available to read or listen to.
  The You You Are is available as a 39-page book or an hour-long audio book that's narrated by Michael Chernus, the actor who plays Ricken Hale on the show. In the foreword, Ricken Hale says that this is the first eight chapters of the book and the "first steps on the journe
  
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• Best Online Hearing Tests of 2025

  31-01-2025 18:10
  
  Check your hearing right from your home with these quick, convenient online hearing tests.
  
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• Apple CEO Cook sees ‘a lot of innovation’ ahead for iPhone

  31-01-2025 18:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Foldable iPhone concept (Image: EverythingApplePro)
  On Thursday, during Apple’s quarterly earnings call for the first fiscal quarter of 2025, CEO Tim Cook expressed a particularly optimistic view about the future of the iPhone lineup. When asked about potential innovations in iPhone form factors, Cook stated, “I think there’s a lot more to come,” and added, “I could not feel more optimistic about our product pipeline. So, I think there’s a lot of innovation le
  
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• Royal Rumble 2025: Here's Where to Watch, Match Card, Start Time

  31-01-2025 18:00
  
  Wrestlemania season has officially begun.
  
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• 13 Foods That Will Keep Your Kidneys in Tip-Top Shape

  31-01-2025 18:00
  
  Adding the right foods to your diet will go a long way in maintaining and boosting your kidney health.
  
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• Apple seeks delay in Google search case so it won’t ‘suffer irreparable harm’

  31-01-2025 17:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Google’s $20 billion per year search deal with Apple was ruled last summer to violate antitrust law. Though Apple isn’t a defendant in the case, its outcome could have a big impact on the company. As a result, Apple has just asked for a stay on proceedings.more…
  
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• Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 Cell best price ever, M4 MacBook Pro $250 off, iPhone/iPad cases, more

  31-01-2025 17:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Your Friday edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go with a fresh batch of discounts to save you some cash. Firstly, we just caught the very best Amazon price ever on the Jet Black and silver Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cell models at $80 off, alongside ongoing Black Friday pricing on the rest of them from $329. From there, we move over to the new M4 Pro MacBook Pro – the 16-inchers with 24GB of RAM are now $250 off the going rate – as well as some official Apple iPad cases
  
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• What's the Difference Between Bandwidth and Latency? An Internet Connectivity Expert Sheds Some Light

  31-01-2025 17:30
  
  Bandwidth and latency aren't the same thing, but they both greatly impact the quality of your home internet experience.
  
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• The MacRumors Show: Latest iPhone SE 4 Rumors

  31-01-2025 17:29 via macrumors.com
  
  On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of the latest rumors about the iPhone SE 4 as it nears launch.
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  The fourth-generation ‌iPhone SE‌ is widely rumored to feature an iPhone 14-style all-screen design with a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, and USB-C. Images of dummy models showcasing the new design were recently shared online.Recent reports suggest that the fourth-generation ‌iPhone SE&zwnj
  
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• Generate Images in iPhone's Messages App Using DALL·E

  31-01-2025 17:02 via macrumors.com
  
  With iOS 18.2, Apple introduced ChatGPT integration with Apple Intelligence to expand the range of AI capabilities accessible to users on supported iPhone models. One skill in particular that you may not be aware of is the ability to generate images in the Messages app, ready for sharing. ChatGPT leverages DALL·E to generate the images, and the results are almost invariably better than Apple's Image Playground. Keep reading to learn how it's done.Set Up ChatGPT on Your iPhone
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• How to Watch 2025 Six Nations Rugby Live From Anywhere

  31-01-2025 17:00
  
  Can Ireland make it three titles in a row?
  
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• Best Vacuum Cleaners of 2025

  31-01-2025 17:00
  
  Whether you're tackling messes on hardwood or carpet, these are the best vacuum cleaners to help you tidy up your floors.
  
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• If you owned an early-gen Apple Watch, you could be getting $50

  31-01-2025 16:51 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Anyone who owned one of the first few generations of Apple Watch has probably long forgotten about them by now, but here’s a reason to think of them again—Apple might owe you some money.Apple has agreed to a $20 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit that alleges first-generation Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 Apple Watches “experienced certain issues allegedly related to battery swell.” The plaintiffs claimed the battery could affect other parts of the w
  
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• Super Bowl 2025: How to Watch Chiefs vs. Eagles, Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show Without Cable

  31-01-2025 16:49
  
  It's a Super Bowl rematch between Kansas City and Philadelphia, but for the first time you can stream the game live on Tubi. Find out how to watch on Fox or for free on Tubi.
  
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• Security Bite: Top macOS threat found riding the DeepSeek wave

  31-01-2025 16:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally autom
  
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