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• Instagram adds TikTok-like option to fast-forward Reels videos

  27-03-2025 23:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Meta on Thursday announced a new feature coming to Instagram users. More specifically, this new feature should benefit those who like to watch Reels, Instagram’s short video platform that competes with TikTok. With the update, users can fast-forward Reels videos.more…
  
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• 9 Great Horror Movies to Watch on Prime Video Now

  27-03-2025 23:11
  
  Sink your teeth into the vampire ballerina flick, Abigail.
  
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• WhatsApp can now be your default calling and texting app on iPhone

  27-03-2025 22:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  With iOS 18.2, Apple has introduced a new option that lets iPhone users set third-party apps as the default for calls and messages. Now WhatsApp has finally released an update to support this API, which means that users can choose WhatsApp to be the iPhone’s default app for calls and texts.more…
  
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• Apple names new VP in charge of retail stores

  27-03-2025 22:55 via macdailynews.com
  
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  Apple is naming a global head of stores, a move meant to streamline management of its retail arm under senior executive Deirdre O’Brien, Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg News citing “people with knowledge of the matter.”
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:‎The company is promoting Vanessa Trigub to a new role as vice president of stores and retail operations globally, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the chan
  
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• What's the Future of Student Loans and FAFSA if the Department of Education Goes Under?

  27-03-2025 22:35
  
  The White House wants to end the federal education agency, but you should still fill out FAFSA now if you want financial aid for next year.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for March 28, #656

  27-03-2025 22:04
  
  Is it still Girl Scout cookie time? That's a hint to the answer for Connections for March 28, #656.
  
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• Nvidia's New Tools Make Running AI on Your Computer a Breeze

  27-03-2025 22:01
  
  Nvidia NIM microservices are designed to help you run AI on your local device, allowing you to do more with AI models.
  
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• Facebook's New iPhone App Feature Turns the Clock Back to 2007

  27-03-2025 21:59 via macrumors.com
  
  In the mid-to-late 2000s, Facebook was all about staying connected with friends and family. However, as the social media platform added new features and grew over time, that core experience began to get drowned out.
  That changes starting now, according to Meta, which today introduced a new feature that will "bring back the joy" of classic Facebook.Specifically, Meta has redesigned the Friends tab on Facebook to focus on the "magic of friends." The page now shows content from only your Facebook f
  
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• Don't Miss the Deadline to Claim Your Part of the $20 Million Apple Watch Payout

  27-03-2025 21:58
  
  Apple Watch owners, you may be eligible for part of the large cash settlement -- check this list of affected models.
  
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• Apple’s first iOS 19 tease gives off a vibe that we need more of

  27-03-2025 21:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This week brought the official announcement of WWDC, and with it Apple’s first chance to tease iOS 19—the conference’s tentpole software update that’s getting a new design. Apple’s materials for the conference point to a very specific vibe that has me optimistic about iOS 19 and more.more…
  
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• With Apple’s in-house AI efforts sputtering, China’s AI diktats may end up being a blessing

  27-03-2025 21:51 via macdailynews.com
  
  Siri’s response to the formidable question, ‘What month is it?’ on March 20, 2025
  As of now, there are no official updates regarding the introduction of Apple Intelligence in China. However, Apple CEO Tim Cook’s recent visit coincides with intensifying competition in China’s CCP-controlled AI landscape, which has been reinvigorated by DeepSeek’s achievements and renewed government backing from the top. Meanwhile, local smartphone competitors have been far swif
  
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• Inside the 'Reacher' Season 3 Finale's Bone-Breaking Brawl: The Dutch Giant Speaks

  27-03-2025 21:47
  
  Actor Olivier Richters, aka The Dutch Giant, gives me the lowdown on the show's high-adrenaline fight scene. Making the scene happen wasn't exactly a walk in the park.
  
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• Instagram Launching Ability to Play Reels at 2X Speed

  27-03-2025 21:44
  
  It's not working for everyone yet, but a company spokesperson says all subscribers should have access Thursday.
  
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• ChatGPT's 'GPUs Are Melting' As People Make Studio Ghibli-Esque AI Images

  27-03-2025 21:34
  
  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tweeted that there will be temporary rate limits while the company works on improving efficiency.
  
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• Add Adorable Dash X Peeps Appliances to Your Kitchen for as Low as $10 With Amazon's Big Spring Sale

  27-03-2025 21:30
  
  Make the cutest breakfast at some of the tiniest prices this year so far thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale Deals on Peeps x DASH kitche accessories.
  
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• Nintendo Revived Two Dormant Game Franchises for New Switch Titles

  27-03-2025 21:15
  
  Rhythm Heaven and Tomodachi Life are coming back.
  
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• 'Aurora Borealis Forecast' Is Trending, but Only the Northern States Will See Anything

  27-03-2025 21:08
  
  Those in states bordering Canada will have the best chance.
  
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• WhatsApp can now be your default iPhone messaging and calling app

  27-03-2025 21:03 via macworld.com
  
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  With iOS 18.2, Apple added a number of new options in the Default Apps section of Settings, likely in response to antitrust scrutiny around the globe. Among them are the ability to designate default calling and messaging apps, which are already supported by some third-party apps.Now WhatsApp, which is arguably the most popular global messaging platform, supports these features.
  Support for default calling and messaging on iOS is listed as a feature for the WhatsApp testflight beta, but
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 28, #1378

  27-03-2025 21:00
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,378 for March 28.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for March 28, #390

  27-03-2025 21:00
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 390 for March 28.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 28, #186

  27-03-2025 21:00
  
  Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 186,for March 28.
  
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• Black Ops 6 Adds Two Classic Wonder Weapons and a New Map, Shattered Veil

  27-03-2025 20:52
  
  Alongside new field upgrades and score streaks, the zombies map coming in season 3 will have a perk not seen since Black Ops Cold War.
  
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• Don't Ruin Your Coffee: Expert Micro-Roaster Shares Biggest Home Brewing Mistakes

  27-03-2025 20:45
  
  Stop making these errors to start your morning with a fantastic cup of coffee.
  
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• Are You a Nintendo Fan? There's an iPhone App For That Now

  27-03-2025 20:32 via macrumors.com
  
  Nintendo today released a new iPhone app that can provide you with daily updates about company news, upcoming game releases, and more.
  Nintendo Today! is available in the App Store for the iPhone for free, and it is also available in the Google Play Store for Android.
  After signing into your Nintendo Account, you can scroll through a news feed with video clips, images, and other fun content. There is also a calendar tab that lists upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations, game releases, in-game ev
  
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• Rumor Replay: Apple Watch camera, iOS 19 screenshots, and iPhone 17

  27-03-2025 20:15 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 screenshots, the Apple Watch is getting a camera, and iPhone 17 side-by-side comparisons. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.more…
  
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• Protect iPad & turn it into a productivity & creativity tool with ESR accessories

  27-03-2025 20:01 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s iPads are easily some of the best tablets out there and they can be amazing devices to use for fun, but they can also be great productivity and creativity tools with the right accessories. From the brand-new iPad (A16) to the affordable iPad 10th gen, the light iPad Air models or the speedy iPad Pro, all need a little bit of extra protection.To turn them into proper productivity tools, however, you need more than a regular case—you need one with an integrated keyboar
  
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• Score Big Discounts on More Than 22 4K Blu-rays at Amazon's Big Spring Sale

  27-03-2025 20:00
  
  Now's the time to stock up on a wide selection of discounted 4K Blu-rays during Amazon's seasonal event.
  
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• Score Big Discounts on 4K Blu-rays and More During Amazon's Spring Sale

  27-03-2025 20:00
  
  Now's the time to stock up on a wide selection of discounted 4K Blu-rays during Amazon's Spring Sale.
  
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• What to expect with macOS Sequoia 15.4

  27-03-2025 19:52 via macdailynews.com
  
  macOS Sequoia 15.4
  Based on the latest information available, macOS Sequoia 15.4 is expected to roll out several new features and enhancements for Mac users. This update has been in beta testing, with a release candidate already seeded as of March 27, 2025, and a public launch anticipated in early April. Here’s a rundown of the key features expected in macOS 15.4, pieced together from developer notes, beta reports, and tech analyses.
  First up, one of the biggest additions is a major redesi
  
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• MLB 2025: How to Watch Opening Day and the Major League Baseball Season Without Cable

  27-03-2025 19:30
  
  Nearly every team offers an in-market streaming service this season, making it easier for fans to watch their favorite team. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• 'Pop the Balloon' Dating Show Is Coming to Netflix in April

  27-03-2025 19:05
  
  Made famous on TikTok and YouTube, the hit viral series will air live.
  
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• Prime Members Can Save Up to 50% on Alpaka Bags During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

  27-03-2025 19:02
  
  Alpaka bags are known for their rugged construction and durability. You can snag one of these top quality bag for up to half off if you're an Amazon Prime Member.
  
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• Final Cut apps updated with Apple Intelligence and more new features

  27-03-2025 19:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today Apple has released a trio of noteworthy updates for its suite of Final Cut apps. Final Cut Pro for both Mac and iPad have been upgraded with a variety of powerful new features, and Final Cut Camera gets some nice changes too.more…
  
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• Final Cut Pro for Mac Gains Adjustment Clips, Image Playground Integration and More

  27-03-2025 18:55 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today updated Final Cut Pro, its professional video editing software that runs on the Mac. Version 11.1 of Final Cut Pro includes several new features that improve video editing on the Mac.
  With Image Playground, video editors can use Apple Intelligence to create stylized images, and Magnetic Mask workflows have been streamlined with a new keyboard shortcut to show or hide the Magnetic Mask Organizer. There are also new features for moving markets and naming audio effects, with Apple's rel
  
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• Skip Coffee. Take Advantage of Green Tea’s Hidden Benefits for Focus and Calm

  27-03-2025 18:49
  
  Green tea has several hidden health benefits. If you're ready to cut down on coffee, here's why you should switch your choice of morning beverage.
  
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• Best Queen Mattress for 2025: Tested and Approved by Our Experts

  27-03-2025 18:35
  
  Find the right queen-size mattress with help from this rated and ranked list to get the dream sleep you need.
  
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• ‘OG Facebook’ is back with big change to Facebook’s iPhone app

  27-03-2025 18:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this year, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said one of his biggest priorities for the year was “to get back to some OG Facebook.” Starting today, we’re seeing the fruits of that thanks to a new Friends tab rolling out inside the Facebook app.more…
  
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• Apple Updates Final Cut Pro for iPad and Final Cut Camera

  27-03-2025 18:33 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today updated both Final Cut Pro for iPad and Final Cut Camera, introducing a handful of useful new features that improve video editing and recording on Apple's mobile devices.
  Final Cut Pro for ‌iPad‌ gains support for editing video in portrait orientation, and it includes new keyboard shortcuts. There's also Image Playground integration, and an option to capture video in 50fps.
  - Expand your editing workflows with support for portrait orientation on your iPad.
  - Speed up your e
  
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• Apple notifying Swift Student Challenge winners ahead of WWDC

  27-03-2025 18:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After announcing WWDC 2025 earlier this week, Apple is now notifying winners of this year’s Swift Student Challenge. Developers can also head to Apple’s website to check their status.
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• Apple releases new RC for macOS 15.4 ahead of public launch

  27-03-2025 18:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this week, Apple debuted the RC (release candidate) versions of its next big software updates. But as often happens, not all of those releases were quite ready for public launch. Today Apple has shipped an updated RC build for macOS Sequoia 15.4.more…
  
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• Nintendo, Sony Bringing Two New PlayStation Games to the Switch

  27-03-2025 18:12
  
  Patapon and Everybody's Golf are heading to Nintendo's console.
  
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• Turkish competition board opens probe into Apple

  27-03-2025 18:09 via macdailynews.com
  
  On Thursday, the Turkish Competition Board announced it was launching an investigation into Apple and four other companies — Destek Bilisim, Easycep Bilisim, Getmobil Technology, and HB Bilisim — to dig into whether they’ve been meddling with the sales prices set by resellers in Turkey. This move came after a preliminary inquiry into Apple’s operations in the country, specifically looking at whether the tech giant was throwing its weight around to control pricing for its
  
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• Apple Seeds Second macOS Sequoia 15.4 Release Candidate With Mail Categorization

  27-03-2025 18:09 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today provided developers with a second release candidate version of an upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.4 update for testing purposes. The new RC is available a few days after Apple released the initial RC earlier this week.
  Registered developers can opt-in to the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. An Apple ID associated with an Apple Developer account is required to get the beta.‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.4 brings Mail Categorization
  
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• WWDC 2025 announced, Siri leadership changes, surprise AirPods Max update 

  27-03-2025 18:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Benjamin and Chance get excited for iOS 19, off the back of WWDC 2025 being officially announced this week. Also, Siri fallout continues with newly announced leadership changes, with Vision Pro lead Mike Rockwell taking over the voice assistant. We debate whether that’s a good thing. Also, AirPods Max gets a software update out-of-the-blue, and Bloomberg reports Apple is considering adding a camera to the Apple Watch.And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin gets his first real experience with elec
  
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• Apple Starts Notifying WWDC 2025 Swift Student Challenge Winners

  27-03-2025 18:02 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today started notifying students who won the WWDC 2025 Swift Student Challenge, which took place from February 3 to February 23. Students who entered can sign in to Apple's Swift Student Challenge website to see their status.
  A total of 350 winners have been selected, and the winners are eligible to attend the ‌WWDC 2025‌ special event that will take place at Apple Park on Monday, June 9.Of the 350, 50 will be named Distinguished Winners, and will be invited to Cupertino, Califor
  
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• Act Fast to Grab This OtterBox MagSafe Wireless Charging Stand While It’s a Cool $20 at Woot

  27-03-2025 18:02
  
  This 15-watt OtterBox wireless charging stand is a staggering $80 off at Woot for a limited time.
  
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• La Liga Soccer Livestream: How to Watch Barcelona vs. Osasuna From Anywhere

  27-03-2025 18:00
  
  Barça could go 3 points clear at the top with a win in this rescheduled clash.
  
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• Nintendo just launched a new iPhone app that you’ll want to check daily

  27-03-2025 17:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today as part of its latest Nintendo Direct, the gaming giant announced the launch of a brand new iPhone and Android app: Nintendo Today! It’s available now on the App Store as a new way to follow updates from Nintendo every single day. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Nintendo Today! Is a Mobile News App to Keep You in the Loop on Everything Nintendo

  27-03-2025 17:49
  
  Just days before the official Switch 2 Reveal, the company is giving fans a way to get all their Nintendo news.
  
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• Apple TV+ scores 13 BAFTA Television Award nominations for hit series and specials

  27-03-2025 17:42 via macdailynews.com
  
  BAFTA Awards
  On Thursday, Apple TV+ landed 13 nominations for the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards across seven programs: “Slow Horses,” “Silo,” “Shrinking,” “Bad Sisters,” “Masters of the Air,” “Earthsounds” and “The Velveteen Rabbit.” Apple’s hit espionage drama “Slow Horses” earns six nominations total, including Leading Actor Gary Oldman, and Supporting Actors Jonathan Pryce and Christopher Chun
  
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