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• Sonos Lays Off 200 Employees After App Failure

  05-02-2025 23:54 via macrumors.com
  
  Sonos is laying off 200 employees in an effort to streamline its product teams, reports Bloomberg. The layoffs come as Sonos continues to recover from a failed app redesign last May that alienated longtime customers.
  Following widespread criticism over the app's buggy interface and missing features, Sonos temporarily suspended development on hardware products and focused all of its effort on app improvements. It took months for the company to add functionality that had been removed with the reva
  
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• Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus Review: The Best Thing About AI Is I Hardly Notice It

  05-02-2025 23:39
  
  Good cameras and long battery life remain the true standout features on Samsung's new phones, but AI is finally finding its footing, too.
  
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• Apple Vision Pro’s first year: the good, the bad, and the future

  05-02-2025 23:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Speaking of Apple Vision Pro, there are some nice pieces reflecting on the product’s first year.more…
  
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• Apple TV+ unveils a delicious first look at French-language drama ‘Carême’

  05-02-2025 23:25 via macdailynews.com
  
  “Carême” premieres globally Wednesday, April 30, 2025 on Apple TV+.
  Apple TV+ on Wednesday shared a first look at “Carême,” the upcoming French-language drama starring César Award winner Benjamin Voisin (“Lost Illusions,” “Summer of 85”), César Award nominee Jérémie Renier (“My Way,” “Saint Laurent”), César Award winner Lyna Khoudri (“Papicha,” “November”
  
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• Amazon Plans to Unveil Next-Generation Alexa AI Later This Month

  05-02-2025 23:23 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon today sent out invites for an AI-focused event that will be held on February 26, and according to Reuters, the company plans to introduce its next-generation Alexa generative AI service.
  Since Amazon introduced Alexa in 2014, it has become one of the most widely available voice assistants, but it has been falling behind with the proliferation of generative AI products like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.Revamping Alexa into a generative AI service will mark the biggest change Amazon has made
  
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• Best 55-Inch TVs for Super Bowl LIX

  05-02-2025 23:20
  
  If you're looking for a TV to watch the 2025 Super Bowl, a 55-inch model is perfect for a smaller room.
  
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• Best Smart TV for Super Bowl LIX: Samsung, LG, Roku and More

  05-02-2025 23:15
  
  Here are our top picks for the best smart TVs for the 2025 Super Bowl, based on testing in CNET's TV lab.
  
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• Puppy Bowl 2025: Start Time, How to Stream the Cute Canine Competition

  05-02-2025 23:01
  
  Pooches will clash during the annual adoption awareness match.
  
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• Best 75-Inch TV for Super Bowl LIX

  05-02-2025 23:00
  
  Want a massive TV to watch the 2025 Super Bowl? Check out our 2025 picks for the best 75-inch and 77-inch TVs based on side-by-side testing in our TV lab.
  
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• Apple Vision Pro now available in veterans and military store with 10% discount

  05-02-2025 22:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Did you know that Apple provides a discount to veterans and military members? Apple Vision Pro has finally been added to the Veterans and Military Purchase Program at a discounted price.more…
  
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• Vision Pro: Here are three upgrades to expect from Apple this year

  05-02-2025 22:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Vision Pro has officially entered its second year on the market. Apple’s spatial computer was chosen as 9to5Mac’s 2024 Product of the Year, but it still has a lot to prove heading into year two. Here are three coming upgrades that could spark a growth year for Vision Pro.more…
  
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• Best TV for Super Bowl LIX, Tested by CNET Experts

  05-02-2025 22:45
  
  Make the most of your Super Bowl watch party with our top picks for the best TVs for 2025, based on side-by-side testing in CNET’s lab.
  
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• New ‘HomePad’ could give Apple’s smart home exactly what it always needed

  05-02-2025 22:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has three new Home products launching this year, and the first one is especially exciting. It’s a new smart display that I’m calling ‘HomePad,’ and it meets a key need that Apple’s smart home ecosystem has always had.more…
  
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• What to expect from Apple’s next-gen M4 MacBook Air

  05-02-2025 22:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s 13.6-inch M3 MacBook Air
  According to the latest rumors, the 2025 M4 MacBook Air is anticipated to be a performance-focused update rather than a design overhaul, emphasizing better AI capabilities, improved battery life, and maintaining Apple’s push towards higher base specs like RAM to support Apple Intelligence. This M4 MacBook Air will likely continue to serve as Apple’s entry-level Mac laptop but with enhanced capabilities to keep pace with modern computing demands.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 6, #1328

  05-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,328 for Feb. 6.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 6, #340

  05-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Feb. 6 Strands puzzle, No. 340.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 6 #136

  05-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections: Sports Edition No. 136 for Feb. 6
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 6, #606

  05-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 606 for Feb. 6.
  
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• How to Watch the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct on April 2

  05-02-2025 22:00
  
  We know exactly when Nintendo will reveal more details about the upcoming next-gen Switch handheld.
  
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• Malware With Screen Reading Code Found in iOS Apps for the First Time

  05-02-2025 21:47 via macrumors.com
  
  Malware that includes code for reading the contents of screenshots has been found in suspicious App Store apps for the first time, according to a report from Kaspersky.
  Dubbed "SparkCat," the malware includes OCR capabilities for sussing out sensitive information that an iPhone user has taken a screenshot of. The apps that Kaspersky discovered are aimed at locating recovery phrases for crypto wallets, which would allow attackers to steal bitcoin and other cryptocurrency.The apps include a malici
  
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• Heart Disease Awareness: When and Why You Should Get Screened Now

  05-02-2025 21:10
  
  If you haven't already, now is a good time to get your annual physical on the books.
  
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• Google Launches New Versions of Gemini, Including 'Thinking' Model

  05-02-2025 21:07 via macrumors.com
  
  Google today announced updates to Gemini, the company's AI product that competes with OpenAI's ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Apple Intelligence.
  Starting today, Gemini app users can access Google's 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental model, which is trained to break down prompts into a series of steps to improve its reasoning capabilities. The new model shows its reasoning process, giving users insight into why it responds the way that it does.There is a version of 2.0 Flash Thinking that is able to intera
  
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• Craft’s latest update could change how you use AI on your iPhone

  05-02-2025 21:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Craft is a robust and beautiful documents app with AI integration primarily through ChatGPT. Now Craft has shipped an AI-focused update that actually shows off the power of on-device, offline AI…more…
  
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• Sonos said to take on Apple TV 4K with $200-$400 streaming box

  05-02-2025 21:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV 4K
  Sonos is making its first foray into video with plans to launch a streaming player in the coming months, entering a competitive market dominated by devices like the Apple TV 4K. The anticipated price for this new product is expected to range from $200 to $400.
  Chris Welch for The Verge:‎I’ve seen images of the upcoming product, which is deep into development, and it’s about as nondescript as streaming hardware gets. Viewed from the top, the device is a flattened black
  
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• Hands-on: Satechi’s Hub adds ports and hidden storage to your M4 Mac mini

  05-02-2025 20:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  From the moment thewas released, I knew I wanted Satechi’s stand hub for the Mac mini. I had the original model that worked with the previous form factor Mac mini, and it was great. It added an abundance of ports and storage. And now, after months of waiting, Satechi recreated the hub but with a new M4 Mac mini form factor. Was it worth the wait? Here is the hands-on review.more…
  
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• Report: Ted Lasso season 4 will focus on new AFC Richmond women’s team

  05-02-2025 20:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Ted Lasso season 4 is happening, but there’s a lot we don’t yet know about it. According to one source, however, there’s a big change in focus coming for the Apple TV+ series.more…
  
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• iPhone apps found on App Store with malware that reads your screenshots for key data

  05-02-2025 20:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the promises of the App Store is that anything you download has gone through a vetting process by Apple. Occasionally though, iPhone apps with malicious code slip through the cracks, and today, researchers at Kaspersky have reported on new malware they discovered in App Store apps—which they say is ‘the first known case.’more…
  
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• Why Apple TV+’s live-action take on Asimov’s ‘Foundation’ books works so well

  05-02-2025 20:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+’s “Foundation” is an epic saga based on Isaac Asimov’s timeless trilogy of the same name. The series has adopted several changes, but there’s one alteration that stands out among the rest.
  When revolutionary Dr. Hari Seldon predicts the impending fall of the Empire, he and a band of loyal followers venture to the far reaches of the galaxy to establish The Foundation in an attempt to rebuild and preserve the future of civilization. Enraged by Hari’s
  
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• 6 Important Blood Tests for Comprehensive Health

  05-02-2025 20:00
  
  These are the most important blood tests that doctors suggest you should have for a deep dive into your health.
  
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• Best Reading Glasses for 2025

  05-02-2025 19:41
  
  Get caught up on your reading with more clear vision and the best reading glasses.
  
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• An Apple TV Refresh is Coming in 2025 - Here's What You Should Know

  05-02-2025 19:17 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple hasn't refreshed the Apple TV since 2022, but rumors suggest that we're finally going to get an update in 2025. We don't have a full picture of what to expect yet, but we have some hints on what's coming.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Updated A-Series Chip
  The current ‌Apple TV‌ 4K uses the A15 Bionic chip that was in the iPhone 13 lineup, and it's time for an update. Apple doesn't design chips specifically for the ‌Apple TV‌, and it instead
  
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• Apple Silicon M5 chips reportedly now in mass production

  05-02-2025 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Reports out of South Korea indicate that Apple’s M5 Silicon chips have entered mass production, a development that aligns with expectations as the initial devices incorporating these chips are slated to ship by the end of 2025.
  Mike Wuerthele for AppleInsider:‎A report on Wednesday morning by South Korean venue ETnews says that TSMC is in the process of packaging early M5 chip production. Packaging is the last step before a new chip can be put in devices, meaning that the M5 chip is n
  
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• Worried About Data Breaches? Here's How to Freeze Your Credit Right Now

  05-02-2025 19:00
  
  Data breaches happen pretty much every day, across multiple industries. Freezing your credit offers you a way to protect your identity for free.
  
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• Best Beer Clubs for 2025

  05-02-2025 18:59
  
  Never let your beer selection go flat with fresh flavors and notes through a monthly beer subscription. Here's a list of the best ones.
  
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• Best PopSockets for 2025

  05-02-2025 18:45
  
  There are countless PopSockets on the market. We've reviewed some of the bestsellers to help you pick one.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 5, 2025 – New Apple Invites app, more

  05-02-2025 18:44 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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• Apple now sells tools to repair your M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, more

  05-02-2025 18:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Over the past few years, Apple has been offering more self-repair options than ever before. One evidence of this is the Self Service Repair Store, where you can buy tools and parts for repairing your own Apple devices—even recent ones like an iPhone 16 Pro. And now for the first time, you can buy tools to repair the recent M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac.more…
  
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• All You Need to Know About Mushroom Coffee -- the New Morning Alternative

  05-02-2025 18:17
  
  The latest morning drink is a cup of mushroom coffee. Here's what makes it different from the traditional cup of coffee.
  
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• No, Apple didn’t just ‘install’ Elon Musk’s Starlink on everyone’s iPhone

  05-02-2025 18:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Contrary to what you may have heard on TikTok, Apple did not just “install” Elon Musk’s Starlink on every iPhone.The short explanation is that the iPhone is capable of using Starlink, just like any mobile service provider. More specifically, though, Starlink support on iPhone is limited to a single carrier for customers in the United States for now.It’s not a direct partnership between Apple and Starlink. Instead, T-Mobile is using its 1900MHz (band 25) spectrum to provid
  
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• Best Workout Mirrors for 2025

  05-02-2025 18:04
  
  Level up your gym setup and bring the experience of live classes to your home without losing any precious floor space. Here's the best workout mirror you can buy right now.
  
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• Apple’s entry-level iPhone SE 4 will be an exceptional smartphone

  05-02-2025 18:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  iPhone SE 4 dummy units (image: Sonny Dickson via X)
  Based on the latest murmurs from the rumor mill, here’s what Apple’s fourth generation iPhone SE, sometimes referred to as the “iPhone 16E,” is expected to feature:
  Design:
  • Display: The iPhone SE 4 is expected to have a 6.1-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2532 x 1170. This would be a significant upgrade from previous SE models which used LCD panels, offering better contrast and color reproduction. The
  
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• Sonos Reportedly Developing a TV Streaming Box to Rival Apple and Roku

  05-02-2025 18:02
  
  The long-awaited streamer won't come cheap -- it could cost as much as $400.
  
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• Sonos Is Reportedly Developing a TV Streaming Box to Rival Apple and Roku

  05-02-2025 18:02
  
  The long-awaited streamer won't come cheap -- it could cost as much as $400.
  
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• 'Invincible' Season 3: Release Schedule and How to Watch

  05-02-2025 18:00
  
  Prime Video's superhero hit is back -- and no, we're not talking about The Boys.
  
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• Forget the M4, the M5 iPad Pro and Macs are on track for release this year

  05-02-2025 17:56 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  At the end of 2024, we heard reports that Apple’s 2025 release schedule includes an M5-based iPad Pro and MacBook Pro. According to a new report, it looks like those products are right on schedule. ETnews (Korean) reports that the fabrication of Apple’s M5 chip has been in the packaging stage since January, a crucial step toward mass production.
  In the packaging stage of chip fabrication, the die is put into a case to protect it and to connect it to a circuit board. It is th
  
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• Best MacBook for 2025

  05-02-2025 17:53
  
  With M1, M2 and M3 versions of the MacBook Air and M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max versions of the MacBook Pro, it can be hard to choose. Our experts will help you find the right MacBook.
  
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• AirPods Pro 2 have dropped to their 2025 low just in time for Valentine’s Day

  05-02-2025 17:48 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The AirPods Pro 2 have such great sound and noise cancellation, they can double as a hearing aid. That’s well worth the $249 MSRP, but even better when you can get them for $80 off: Amazon Amazon is selling the AirPods Pro 2 for $169 right now, the lowest price we’ve seen since Black Friday and just $10 off their all-time-low.We fell in love with the AirPods Pro 2 when we reviewed them, giving these a 4.5-star rating for their fantastic audio quality, great noise canceling,
  
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• Deals: AirPods Pro 2 $169 or $116 open-box, 1TB iPhone 15 Pro $630 off original price, navy Alpine Loop, more

  05-02-2025 17:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Your fresh batch of Apple deals has arrived. Firstly, AirPods Pro 2 in brand new condition have dropped a touch lower to $169, while open-box listings from Best Buy with a full warranty are now at a wild $116 shipped (if you’re fast). Those deals join ongoing all-time low pricing on AirPods 4, but we are also now tracking Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 units at up to $110 off as well as the unlocked Amazon premium renewed 1TB iPhone 15 Pro in black at $630 off the original price and the r
  
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• Here are five Apple Invites features you might have missed

  05-02-2025 17:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Invites is a brand new iPhone app that just launched yesterday. After a day of testing it out, here are five features in the Invites app that you might have missed.more…
  
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• New Apple Invites app is part of the company’s recurring revenue push

  05-02-2025 17:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Image Playground is built right into Apple Invites, giving users an easy way to generate original images that make their invitation even more unique.
  On Tuesday, Apple launched Apple Invites, a new app designed for creating and sending invitations to contacts. To utilize this service, users must have a paid iCloud+ subscription. This move positions Apple to compete with Partiful, a startup established in 2020 that specializes in creating and distributing event invitations.
  Kif Leswing for CNBC:&
  
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