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• 'The Electric State': How to Stream the New Movie From the Russo Brothers

  13-03-2025 23:00
  
  The Russo Brothers return to sci-fi for this retro-futuristic robot flick starring Millie Bobby Brown.
  
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• AirPods to get live translation feature as part of iOS 19 update

  13-03-2025 22:49 via macworld.com
  
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  According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who has a great track record for this sort of information, Apple is planning to update AirPods to offer live translation later this year.The feature will come as part of iOS 19 and necessitate a firmware update for the AirPods, too. It’s unclear which AirPods models will work with the live translation feature. It is said that Apple is preparing AirPods Pro 3 for debut later this year, but that doesn’t mean it will be limited to tha
  
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• Priscilla Chan Sees AI Models of Cells as the Next Leap in Biology and Medicine

  13-03-2025 22:44
  
  Effective models could unlock some of what is still unknown in biology and help your doctor find the right treatment.
  
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• Apple preps live-translation for AirPods + iPhone

  13-03-2025 22:16 via macdailynews.com
  
  AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
  Apple is prepping a new AirPods feature that allows for live translation of and in-person conversation into another language, Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg News citing “people with knowledge of the matter.”
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:‎The capability will be offered as part of an AirPods software upgrade due later this year, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the effort is private. It will be tied to iOS 19, the upcoming up
  
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• Curious If Meal Kits Are Cheaper Than Groceries? I Did the Math to Find Out

  13-03-2025 22:10
  
  Grocery prices are high and expected to go higher, but some meal kit services have frozen their prices. Does that mean meal kits are actually cheaper in 2025? I did some math to find out.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 14, #172

  13-03-2025 22:08
  
  Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 172,for March 14.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for March 14, #376

  13-03-2025 22:01
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 376 for March 14.
  
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• 'Raising Kanan' Season 4 Streaming Guide: Watch Episode 2 and More

  13-03-2025 21:58
  
  Plus, hear from the cast and showrunner Sascha Penn.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for March 14, #642

  13-03-2025 21:57
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for March 14, No. 642.
  
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• Microsoft's AI Coach for Gamers Is Starting Tests Next Month

  13-03-2025 21:39
  
  Copilot for Gaming wants be the Tails to your Sonic.
  
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• AirPods Getting Live Translation Feature Later This Year

  13-03-2025 21:29 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is working on q feature that will let the AirPods translate in-person conversations from one language to another, reports Bloomberg. The functionality will be linked to iOS 19, and it will be introduced in an AirPods software update planned for later this year.
  The AirPods will be able to provide a simpler translation process for people who are speaking different languages, though the process will rely on the Translate app on the iPhone.If an English speaker with AirPods is talking to some
  
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• Smart Plug Safety for the Spring Season

  13-03-2025 21:25
  
  Keep your smart plugs safe during the changing weather of the spring season with these tips.
  
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• iPhone 16e Has a Bluetooth Audio Problem

  13-03-2025 21:18 via macrumors.com
  
  In the two weeks since the iPhone 16e launched, some early adopters of the device have experienced a Bluetooth audio issue.
  According to complaints from affected users across the Apple Support Community, Reddit, and X, audio being streamed from an iPhone 16e to a Bluetooth speaker periodically stutters or cuts out. It is unclear how widespread the problem is.One affected user said the issue has persisted even after updating the iPhone 16e to iOS 18.3.2, released earlier this week. It is unclear
  
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• Apple working on new live translation feature for AirPods with iOS 19

  13-03-2025 21:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re only three months away from the next WWDC, when Apple will unveil iOS 19. According to recent rumors, the update will be a big one, focusing on introducing a new design for the iPhone and iPad operating system. But it seems that Apple has other cards up its sleeve, as a new report from Bloomberg says that iOS 19 will have a live translation feature for AirPods.more…
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 14, #1364

  13-03-2025 21:00
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,364 for March 14.
  
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• Rumor Replay: iOS 19 redesign, iPhone 17 Ultra hints, and more

  13-03-2025 20:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iOS 19’s major redesign, hints of an iPhone 17 Ultra, HomePad delays, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.more…
  
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• Google Gemini Can Now Use Your Search History to Provide Personalized Responses

  13-03-2025 20:45 via macrumors.com
  
  Google's Gemini AI product is now able to absorb a user's search history in order to provide more personalized information, Google announced today. The Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking model is able to connect to Google apps and services to tailor responses based on past searches.
  Google says that this feature will save time and will provide users with "more precise answers." For now, Gemini is only able to read search history, but in the future, it will be able to connect with other Google apps and se
  
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• T-Mobile is raising prices; here’s who’s affected

  13-03-2025 20:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  T-Mobile has announced a new round of price increases set to go into effect next month. This time around, the company is raising prices by as much as $5 per line for subscribers on many of its legacy plans.
  The carrier says this is a continuation of a price hike it began rolling out last year and that customers with Price Lock are not impacted.
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• Apple TV+ unveils first look of season three of ‘Jane,’ premiering April 18th

  13-03-2025 20:32 via macdailynews.com
  
  Dr. Jane Goodall makes a special appearance on the Emmy Award-winning original series “Jane,” premiering April 18, 2025 on Apple TV+.
  Apple TV+ on Thursday announced an all-new season three and first look of the Emmy award-winning original series “Jane.” The mission-driven series for kids and families is inspired by the work of Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, who also makes a special appearance in the upcoming season. From Emmy Award winner J
  
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• OpenAI Calls on U.S. Government to Let It Freely Use Copyrighted Material for AI Training

  13-03-2025 20:14 via macrumors.com
  
  OpenAI, known for its ChatGPT chatbot, today submitted AI recommendations to the Trump administration, calling for deregulation and policies that give AI companies free rein to train models on copyrighted material in order to compete with China on AI development.
  AI companies cannot freely innovate while having to comply with "overly burdensome state laws," according to OpenAI. The company claims that laws regulating AI are "easier to enforce" with domestic companies, imposing compliance require
  
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• Brad Pitt races F1 in Apple TV+ summer blockbuster, here’s the trailer

  13-03-2025 20:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ has recently gotten in the habit of sending movies straight to streaming, but this summer, Apple has a big-budget blockbuster coming to theaters: F1. Now the official trailer has just debuted.more…
  
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• NASA Looks to Friday for Possible Rescheduled Launch to ISS: How to Watch

  13-03-2025 20:10
  
  The delayed mission means the two astronauts who've been "stuck" in space can't leave until March 19 at the earliest.
  
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• Here's the New Possible Date NASA's 'Stranded' Astronauts Could Depart ISS

  13-03-2025 20:02
  
  A replacement crew is heading to the ISS, and Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will come home at last. But first, another delay.
  
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• Apple’s next best move could be an in-person WWDC keynote

  13-03-2025 19:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s software and AI divisions have had a riveting past week. After Apple officially delayed key Siri upgrades to an unspecified date in “the coming year,” the person who broke that news, John Gruber, wrote a scathing criticism of Apple titled, “Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino.” Some have called on Apple to issue a public apology. Whether it should or not, here’s another idea: it’s time to bring back the in-person WWDC keynote.more&helli
  
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• The NYT Spelling Bee Puzzle Just Did Something It's Never Done Before

  13-03-2025 19:45
  
  There's an S in Wednesday's puzzle, so make all the plurals you can find.
  
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• Apple has already factored in Apple Intelligence vaporware’s underwhelming ability to drive iPhone sales – Ming-Chi Kuo

  13-03-2025 19:44 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Intelligence has so far been mostly vaporware and gimmicks
  Lately, market sentiment has taken a noticeably cautious turn when it comes to iPhone shipments and Apple’s much-hyped “Apple Intelligence,” particularly with respect to Siri. Analysts and investors, once bullish on the promise of groundbreaking AI advancements, are now tempering expectations as shipment forecasts soften and skepticism grows around the tangible impact of Apple’s AI initiatives.
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• AI Siri features delayed indefinitely, iOS 19 redesign rumors, foldable iPhone in 2026

  13-03-2025 19:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Benjamin and Chance react to the disappointing news that Apple officially delayed the ambitious AI Siri features indefinitely, and what the ramifications are on Apple’s product line in the near term. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports Apple is preparing the biggest redesign to iOS since iOS 7, and Kuo has some details about Apple’s first foldable iPhone coming in 2026.And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance experiments with Benjamin’s external monitor arrangement, and we discuss the popularit
  
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• Best WordPress Hosting for Easy Website Creation in 2025

  13-03-2025 19:00
  
  We compared prices, features, performance and support of the top WordPress hosting services to help you make the right decision for your website.
  
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• Android Adds Auracast Support, So Hearing Aids Can Connect Directly to Venue Audio

  13-03-2025 19:00
  
  Your phone can now make it easier to access cleaner audio, whether at a concert or a train station.
  
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• 'Black Mirror' Season 7 Trailer Dreams a Chilling Little Dream

  13-03-2025 18:56
  
  AI sentience? Realistic games? New episodes, including a USS Callister return, are coming soon.
  
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• Snapchat's New AI Video Filters Add Foxes and Flowers

  13-03-2025 18:41
  
  The animals and flowers are cute, but that's not what's most interesting about them.
  
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• Here's When to Look for a T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement Check

  13-03-2025 18:40
  
  A 2021 cyberattack exposed the personal data of 76 million US customers.
  
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• Apple TV+ is about to face the biggest test of its HBO strategy yet

  13-03-2025 18:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The biggest Apple TV+ hit to date, Severance, is airing its season finale next week. Apple wants to keep all of its new subscribers who joined TV+ for Severance. And as part of doing that, its current HBO-inspired content strategy is about to be put to the test.more…
  
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• How to unlock an iPhone and use any SIM card

  13-03-2025 18:09 via macworld.com
  
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  If you’re thinking of moving to a new network, and want to keep hold of the same iPhone, you may hit a snag: the device is locked to your current carrier and can’t be used with any other company. Fortunately, you should be able to get your network provider to unlock the iPhone for you, and often they’ll do this for free. In fact, you might even be able to do it yourself.In this article we show how to unlock any iPhone model, either by yourself, with assistance from the
  
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• How to unlock an iPhone

  13-03-2025 18:09 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’re thinking of moving to a new network, and want to keep hold of the same iPhone, you may hit a snag: the device is locked to your current carrier and can’t be used with any other company. Fortunately, you should be able to get your network provider to unlock the iPhone for you, and often they’ll do this for free. In fact, you might even be able to do it yourself.In this article we show how to unlock any iPhone model, either by yourself, with assistance from the
  
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• Europa League Soccer: Livestream Man United vs. Real Sociedad From Anywhere

  13-03-2025 18:00
  
  It's set to be a nervy encounter at Old Trafford with the score delicately poised at 1-1 after the first leg.
  
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• Mac Mini vs. Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: 20+ Differences Compared

  13-03-2025 17:35 via macrumors.com
  
  In 2025, Apple updated the Mac Studio with the M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips. Apple last year refreshed the Mac mini with the M4 and M4 Pro chips, meaning that the ‌Mac Studio‌ faces a formidable competitor that offers "Pro" capabilities at a substantially lower price point.There are now two desktop Macs and four Apple silicon chip options for users who do not need the expandability of the Mac Pro. The ‌Mac Studio‌ starts at $1,999, overshadowing the $599 starting price of the M4
  
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• Kuo: Apple Knows Apple Intelligence is 'Underwhelming' and Won't Drive iPhone Upgrades

  13-03-2025 17:32 via macrumors.com
  
  The Apple Intelligence features that Apple introduced with iOS 18 are not pushing people to upgrade their iPhones, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reiterated today. Apple's recent Siri failures are also going to have an impact on 2025 iPhone shipments, which the market is beginning to realize.
  As early as last July, Kuo said expectations that ‌Apple Intelligence‌ could drive ‌iPhone‌ upgrades were likely "too optimistic," and in January, he was even more explicit and said that the
  
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• 12 Best Digital Gift Cards for Food, Drinks and Cookware in 2025

  13-03-2025 17:25
  
  Treat the food lover in your life to the best with these top gift cards for gourmet meals, premium snacks and must-have cookware.
  
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• iOS 19 redesign will be a big risk for Apple, but here’s why it’s worth it

  13-03-2025 17:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is reportedly planning for iOS 19 to introduce the biggest visual overhaul to the iPhone in over a decade. Here’s why a big iOS 19 redesign is a risky move, but one that could pay off nicely for Apple.more…
  
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• The new M4 MacBook Air already has its first $50 discount

  13-03-2025 17:19 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s new M4 MacBook Air just landed in stores this week, and we’re already seeing its first $50 discount, including the new sky blue color. This means you can get the latest MacBook Air for $949. Apple also cut the price of the base model from $1,099 to $999, so it’s like you’re saving $150.We’ve already reviewed the MacBook Air M4 and absolutely loved it, giving it a perfect 5-star rating. In fact, our editor noted that “Apple made its best laptop
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: March 13, 2025 – iPhone 17 cooling, more

  13-03-2025 17:13 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.Supported by Setapp: Get access to 240+ apps on your Mac for just $9.99. Sign up today for a free 7-day trial. more…
  
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• This CNET-Only Machine Measures Mattress Firmness. Here's What We've Learned

  13-03-2025 17:00
  
  The Mattress Smasher 9000 has already smashed over 100 beds and counting. This is how the device enhances our mattress testing process.
  
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• This New TI Microcontroller Is the Size of a Black Pepper Flake

  13-03-2025 16:49
  
  Texas Instruments says its very, very, very small microcontroller is suitable for devices such as electric toothbrushes, stylus pens and wearables.
  
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• Deals: 24GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro $220 off, M4 iPad Pro $300 off, M4 Mac mini, Satechi 15W charging stations 30% off, more

  13-03-2025 16:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The first cash deals on the brand-new M4 MacBook Air carry on at Amazon, but we have a fresh batch of deals today starting with the best price of the year on Apple’s most affordable M4 Pro MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM – it is $220 off the list price. Next up, Amazon has brought back the $100 price drop on the 24GB M4 Mac mini alongside ongoing deals on the entry model at $529. Then it’s over to the banger 13-inch 2TB M4 iPad Pro that has now hit a new Amazon all-time low in Spa
  
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• John Gruber finally figures out that Tim Cook has turned Apple into a wheezing vaporware factory

  13-03-2025 16:41 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook
  Dear Tim Cook,
  When you’ve lost John Gruber, you’ve lost the company.
  Sincerely,
  MacDailyNews
  There’s tons more in Gruber’s full article, but we’re going to excerpt a few chunks below because, as our regular readers know, we’ve basically been writing it here for many months now, even before John and many others were duped by Tim Cook’s wheezing vaporware factory at WWDC 2024.
  As usual, you read it here first.
  John Gruber, “Someth
  
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• Apple Music Classical expands to the web

  13-03-2025 16:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After expanding to CarPlay a few months ago, Apple Music Classical has hit yet another new platform. Starting today, you can access Apple Music Classical on the web for the first time.
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• 22 Best Bar Gifts for a Polished Drinker in 2025

  13-03-2025 16:22
  
  Shopping for a home bartender? We’ve rounded up the best bar gifts to impress any cocktail lover -- all handpicked and tested by the pros.
  
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• Apple Music Classical Now Available on the Web

  13-03-2025 15:55 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple Music Classical is now available on the web at classical.music.apple.com.
  Apple Music Classical launched in most countries in March 2023, allowing users with a standard Apple Music subscription to stream more than five million classical music tracks, at no additional cost. Apple Music Classical is based on Primephonic, a classical music streaming service that was acquired by Apple in 2021.To celebrate Apple Music Classical becoming available on the web, an Apple spokesperson said a new rec
  
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• Amazon Takes Up to $450 Off M4 MacBook Pro, Available From $1,399

  13-03-2025 15:31 via macrumors.com
  
  Today we're tracking a collection of discounts on Apple's M4 MacBook Pro at Amazon, including as much as $450 off select models of the computer. All of these deals have been applied automatically on Amazon and do not require an on-page coupon in order to see the final sale price.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Deals include both 14-inch and 16-inch models, and the
  
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