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• Can't Update to the macOS 15.4 RC? Here's Why

  24-03-2025 23:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Some Mac users who have an M4 MacBook Air or M4 Max/M3 Ultra Mac Studio are unable to update to the latest macOS 15.4 beta that came out today, according to complaints on Reddit.
  Multiple people have reported that attempting to download and install the macOS 15.4 release candidate results in an error message. "macOS could not be downloaded. Make sure you're connected to the internet and try again, or contact Apple support for assistance," reads the error.It turns out that Apple failed to provide
  
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• Your Next Laptop Is $300 off Thanks to Amazon’s Spring Sale Savings on This Microsoft Surface Pro

  24-03-2025 23:56
  
  This is the lowest price we've seen on Amazon for the 2024 Microsoft Surface Pro.
  
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• iOS 18.4 adds new API for sports apps in CarPlay

  24-03-2025 23:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 18.4 is coming soon, as the company released the RC (Release Candidate) build to developers and beta testers on Monday. In addition to the features we already know about, such as Priority Notifications and the expansion of Visual Intelligence, the update also comes with a new API for sports apps in CarPlay.more…
  
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• Elevate Your Camping Trip with a Coleman Skydome Tent with LED Lights and Tech Ports for Just $100

  24-03-2025 23:12
  
  This tent is not only super easy to set up, but it also has some low-profile tech to make the outdoors a little more fun.
  
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• A plastic Apple Watch SE doesn’t make sense – and Apple may have given up on the idea

  24-03-2025 23:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A Bloomberg report last year revealed that Apple had been experimenting with the idea of building anmade of plastic in an effort to cut costs. However, it seems that the company has now given up on changing the material of the entry-level Apple Watch, which, let’s be honest, should always be metal.more…
  
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• Work From Home? Read This Before Claiming the Home Office Tax Deduction

  24-03-2025 23:01
  
  Taxpayers who work remotely don't always qualify to deduct the business use of their home.
  
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• When to Stream 'Daredevil: Born Again' Episodes 5 and 6 on Disney Plus

  24-03-2025 23:00
  
  A double helping of episodes is coming, so don't miss out.
  
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• Now is the Time to Score Google's 11-inch Pixel Tablet for $120 Off Thanks to Amazon's Spring Sale

  24-03-2025 22:47
  
  If you need a decent tablet and don't mind the Android ecosystem, it's hard to beat the Google Pixel Tablet at this price.
  
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• Apple TV+ celebrates the cast and un-severed minds of ‘Severance’ at PaleyFest LA

  24-03-2025 22:29 via macdailynews.com
  
  Gwendoline Christie, Sarah Bock, Ben Stiller, Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Jen Tullock, Michael Chernus, Dichen Lachman, Zach Cherry and Dan Erickson at the PaleyFest LA screening and panel for Apple TV+’s “Severance” season two finale on Friday, March 21, 2025.
  On Friday, March 21, PaleyFest LA hosted a screening and special conversation around the season two finale of Apple’s global phenomenon “S
  
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• Apple TV+ hot streak just keeps going with these two new releases

  24-03-2025 21:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Until recently, Apple TV+ was seen by many as the niche home of Ted Lasso. But a growing array of hits over the past year helped lead into Apple’s biggest success yet with Severance’s second season. Now, that hot streak looks set to continue with two new releases hitting Apple TV+ soon.more…
  
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• We Love These Nothing Earbuds and Their New All-Time Low Price of $100 at Woot

  24-03-2025 21:48
  
  Nothing earbuds offer fantastic sound and ChatGPT support and are now a new record low price.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: March 24, 2025 – AirPods Max surprise, Apple Watches with cameras?

  24-03-2025 21:44 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 9to5Mac Daily Plus: Get ad-free versions of every episode by visiting 9to5mac.com/join. more…
  
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• Don’t Sleep on These 29% Discounts on Siena Mattresses at Amazon Right Now

  24-03-2025 21:27
  
  Snag a Siena mattress for as low as $149 at Amazon, thanks to these early Big Spring Sale discounts.
  
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• Best Live TV Streaming Services for 2025

  24-03-2025 21:24
  
  Services like YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV and Sling TV let you watch live sports, news and primetime TV with no commitment required.
  
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• Analysts revisit Apple stock price targets amid AI failures, trade issues

  24-03-2025 21:09 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s stock rose in Monday trading, tracking gains in U.S. markets as investors grew optimistic about potential relief from the Trump administration’s stated U.S. import tariff plans. However, the company could face significant challenges in the months ahead due to missteps in its AI strategy.
  Just last week, CEO Tim Cook reportedly initiated an unusual reshuffling of his senior leadership team, appointing Mike Rockwell, the executive behind Vision Pro, to lead product development
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 25, #1375

  24-03-2025 21:00
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,375 for March 25.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for March 25, #387

  24-03-2025 21:00
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 387 for March 25.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 25, #183

  24-03-2025 21:00
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 183,for March 25.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for March 25, #653

  24-03-2025 21:00
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for March 25, #653.
  
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• iOS 18.4 AirPods Max update will add lossless and ultra‑low latency audio

  24-03-2025 20:51 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple announced on Monday that the USB-C-equipped AirPods Max will soon get an update that was inexplicably left off the USB-C model: Users will be able to play lossless audio and ultra-low-latency audio through a wired connection. The new feature will be in a firmware update when iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4 are released next week.To use the 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio and ultra-low-latency audio, the headphones must be connected to the audio source through a USB-C c
  
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• watchOS 11.4 Will Make Sure You Don't Miss Alarms

  24-03-2025 20:48 via macrumors.com
  
  With the watchOS 11.4 update that's set to be released soon, Apple is making a small but useful change to the way that alarms work on the Apple Watch.The update includes an option to allow the Wake Up alarm you set up for Sleep mode to break through when Silent Mode is activated on your watch, which means you'll be less likely to sleep through your alarm going off.
  Right now, if you have Silent Mode turned on, your Apple Watch alarm will use haptic feedback vibrations to tap you on the wrist to
  
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• Disney+ now lets you remove titles from the ‘Continue Watching’ list

  24-03-2025 20:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Pretty much every streaming platform has a list where you can see the titles you haven’t finished watching, or with new episodes available, so that you can continue watching them. Disney+, however, didn’t have an option to remove a title from the “Continue Watching” list – until now.more…
  
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• SwitchBot expands Home Assistant support, with added value for HomeKit users

  24-03-2025 20:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  has quietly built a solid lineup of smart home products, including curtain motors, , and robot vacuums. Last week, the company announced plans to expand support for Home Assistant, with more than 45 devices gaining support in the first half of 2025. For Home Assistant users, that’s big news. But for HomeKit fans, the real benefit continues to be Matter support, which helps bring SwitchBot gear into HomeKit in a reliable and easy-to-manage way.more…
  
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• iOS 18.4 adds new Apple Intelligence features, here’s what’s coming

  24-03-2025 20:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has regularly expanded its slate of AI features on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and the next software update continues that trend. iOS 18.4 is launching soon and will bring six new features and enhancements to Apple Intelligence on your iPhone. Here’s what’s coming.more…
  
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• Want to Meal Plan Like a Pro? Start by Buying These Foods in Bulk

  24-03-2025 20:00
  
  Buying groceries in bulk can save you serious money. Here are six essential items you can stock up on to last for months.
  
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• Apple to invest nearly $100 million towards renewable energy in China

  24-03-2025 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today, Apple announced a new investment of 720 million Chinese yuan (around $99.2 million USD) to fund an expansion of clean energy sources in China. This is a step towards Apple’s goal to use 100% renewable energy in its supply chain by 2030.more…
  
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• Apple starts new $99 million China Clean Energy Fund

  24-03-2025 20:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook meets with Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao
  On March 24, 2025, Apple announced the establishment of a new clean energy fund in China, valued at 720 million yuan (approximately $99.22 million), aligning with a visit to Beijing by CEO Tim Cook. This initiative marks a significant step in Apple’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, specifically targeting the expansion of its clean energy capacity within China, one of its largest markets and a critical hub for its
  
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• Watch World Cup 2026 Qualifier Soccer: Livestream England vs. Latvia From Anywhere

  24-03-2025 19:30
  
  Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions look to claim another win at Wembley.
  
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• iOS 18.4 RC Is Out: Your iPhone Could Get New Emoji and More Soon

  24-03-2025 19:23
  
  Developers and beta testers can use my favorite new emoji, and other new features right now, before Apple opens iOS 18.4 up to the general public in April.
  
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• China welcomes Apple expansion, commerce minister assures Tim Cook

  24-03-2025 19:23 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple MixC Hefei is the company’s first store in China’s Anhui province.
  On Monday, China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao assured Apple CEO Tim Cook that the company is encouraged to increase its investment in the country, per a ministry statement. During their meeting, Wang and Cook discussed Apple’s growth in China, along with broader China-U.S. economic and trade dynamics, the statement noted.
  Reuters:‎Foreign CEOs were attending the China Development Forum in Beij
  
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• watchOS 11.4 gives your Apple Watch an alarm feature it’s long been missing

  24-03-2025 19:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The next Apple Watch software update is on its way. watchOS 11.4 just debuted its RC version, meaning it should ship to all users soon, and now we know it will include a key new alarm feature for those who wear their Apple Watch to sleep.more…
  
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• macOS Beta: What’s in the Sequoia 15.4 Release Candidate and how to get it

  24-03-2025 19:08 via macworld.com
  
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  macOS Sequoia arrived on Macs in September 2024, but the beta development continues and if you are a registered developer or registered as a public beta tester, you can continue to get the latest updates and try out new features still not available to the general public.In this article, we’ll explain what’s in the latest version of the Sequoia beta, what you need to do to get your hands on a copy, how to install it, and what you should bear in mind if you don’t want to
  
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• MagSafe Monday: In a sea of lookalike batteries, SHARGE stands out with a see-through design

  24-03-2025 19:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you’ve ever looked, you’ll notice that most MagSafe batteries look the same. The same rounded rectangle, the same colors, and the similar general design. Thebreaks that mold with a transparent design (reminds me of a desktop gaming PC) and a few nice features that set it apart from the usual suspects. It’s a Qi2-certified power bank with active cooling, 10,000mAh size, a built-in stand, and 30W wired charging (in and out).more…
  
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• Don't Flush 'Flushable' Wipes and Other Tips From Plumbers

  24-03-2025 19:00
  
  Is it ever safe to flush a "flushable" wipe? We asked a plumber to find out.
  
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• Apple Watch SE 3 launching later this year: These are the rumored upgrades

  24-03-2025 18:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re expecting Apple to debut a newmodel later this year, marking the first refresh in three years. The cheapest Apple Watch might not sound too exciting, but this year might be a little different.more…
  
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• iOS 18.4 release candidate is out now with multiple improvements and new features

  24-03-2025 18:46 via macworld.com
  
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  iOS 18.4 is destined to be a big release. The headline feature of iOS 18 is Apple Intelligence, and the various AI features have been rolling out piece by piece. After getting no major new AI features in iOS 18.3, Apple is bringing Apple Intelligence to many more countries in iOS 18.4 as well as a new device—Vision Pro.However, the anticipated Siri update has to wait. There are several big Siri updates coming, including personal context, app intents, and screen reading, but they&r
  
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• BenQ W2720i Projector Review: Short-Ish Throw Comes Up Short

  24-03-2025 18:44
  
  On paper, it's a contender. On screen, it is not.
  
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• Apple seeds macOS Sequoia 15.4 RC

  24-03-2025 18:35 via macdailynews.com
  
  macOS Sequoia
  Apple today seeded developers with the release candidate version of an upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.4 update for testing purposes. The new beta is available a week after Apple released the fourth beta.
  Juli Clover for MacRumors:‎macOS Sequoia‌ 15.4 brings Mail Categorization to the Mac for the first time, reorganizing the Mail app into dedicated categories like transactions, updates, promotions, and primary, a category that surfaces the most important emails first. The update
  
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• Mortgage Predictions for Week of March 24-30, 2025

  24-03-2025 18:23
  
  Housing market experts say rates could go in either direction given so much economic uncertainty.
  
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• Apple releases RC for visionOS 2.4, tvOS 18.4, and more

  24-03-2025 18:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is getting close to launching a fresh slate of software updates, and today’s RC (release candidate) versions of visionOS 2.4, tvOS 18.4, and more get us closer to that big day.more…
  
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• macOS Sequoia 15.4 RC now available, here’s what to expect

  24-03-2025 18:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has just released new RC (release candidate) betas for its forthcoming software releases, and macOS Sequoia 15.4 is now available as part of this latest batch of updates—both developer and public beta RCs are available.more…
  
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• Apple releases iOS 18.4 RC for iPhone and iPad

  24-03-2025 18:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is putting the final touches on the upcoming iOS 18.4 release. The release candidate version of the upcoming iPhone and iPad software update is now available for developer and public beta testers. iOS 18.4 brings a lot of new features to both devices.more…
  
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• How Do You Pronounce Nvidia, Huawei, Bezos and Other Tech Terms?

  24-03-2025 17:24
  
  Nvidia's stock is making headlines, but do you know how to pronounce the company's name?
  
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• Apple brings back wired lossless playback to USB-C AirPods Max

  24-03-2025 17:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  AirPods Max
  On Monday morning, Apple unveiled a new capability for its USB-C AirPods Max: starting with iOS 18.4, the headphones will support lossless audio playback, delivering ultra-low latency listening through a wired connection. For the first time, the USB-C AirPods Max will offer wired audio playback, a feature absent when the headphones launched last September.
  Michael Burkhardt for 9to5Mac:‎A lot of people might not have known this, but Lightning AirPods Max actually supported wired
  
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• Google Maps Timeline Data Was Lost for Some People. Here's How to Restore It

  24-03-2025 16:46
  
  The company said a brief technical issue led to the data loss.
  
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• Google Maps Timeline Data Lost for Some People. Here's How To Restore It

  24-03-2025 16:46
  
  The company said a brief technical issue led to the data loss.
  
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• Deals: AirPods 4 $100, AirPods Pro 2 $170, M4 iPad Pro up to $300 off, Eve HomeKit spring sale, more

  24-03-2025 16:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today’s new Apple deals are now sitting along hundreds in savings on the latest M4 Pro MacBook Pro and solid $100 price drops on the iPad mini 7. But we are now ready to kick the week off with solid price drops on the latest AirPods – AirPods 4 are now starting back down at $100 lows while the AirPods Pro 2 are back at $170 from the usual $249 list price. From there we move over to the Apple Watch Series 10 lineup that has now returned to all-time low pricing with just about every co
  
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• Apple just launched an original, true-crime podcast starring Steve Buscemi

  24-03-2025 16:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The podcast market is increasingly becoming dominated by YouTube and Spotify, but beyond running Apple Podcasts, Apple has also recently started launching its own original podcast series under the Apple TV+ branding. Today, the latest such podcast—Big Time—has debuted as a true-crime series with Steve Buscemi as host.more…
  
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• Apple just reintroduced a missing AirPods Max feature

  24-03-2025 16:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This morning, Apple announced a new feature for . Starting with iOS 18.4, they’ll now be capable of lossless audio playback, enabling ultra-low latency listening over a wired connection.AirPods Max with USB-C are now going to be capable of wired audio playback for the first time, a feature that was initially missing when the headphones debuted last September.more…
  
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• Apple Will Enable USB-C Lossless Audio on AirPods Max in April

  24-03-2025 16:05
  
  A firmware update will bring lossless audio and ultralow-latency audio to Apple's flagship headphones -- but only over a wired connection.
  
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