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• Katy Perry Blasts to Space With Blue Origin Monday: How to Watch

  11-04-2025 23:53
  
  Music icon Katy Perry and an all-female crew are set to launch on a Blue Origin New Shepard spacecraft on April 14.
  
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• Anker Products on Amazon Are Reportedly 18% More Expensive as Tariffs Ramp Up

  11-04-2025 23:45
  
  A product research company tracked 127 Anker products and found a jump in pricing on the retail giant's site.
  
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• Shopify Workers Are Expected to Use Gen AI at Work. Is Your Job Next?

  11-04-2025 23:27
  
  AI tools are changing the nature of work for a lot of jobs. The results, and the opinions about the change, are mixed.
  
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• Load Faster and Crash Less with Marvel Rival's New Experimental Feature

  11-04-2025 23:24
  
  The new performance setting lets you spend less time compiling shaders and more time bringing the beatdown on some baddies in Marvel's hero shooter.
  
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• You can now buy an Apple Pencil Pro that looks like a crayon

  11-04-2025 22:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple makes a , but they only differ in features, not so much in design. Thanks to ColorWare, however, you can now buy an Apple Pencil Pro that’s designed to resemble a crayon—and it comes in seven different color options.more…
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 12, #201

  11-04-2025 22:22
  
  Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 201, for Saturday, April 12.
  
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• Check Out ColorWare's Custom Apple Pencil Pro With a Crayon Design

  11-04-2025 22:17 via macrumors.com
  
  ColorWare today introduced a clever new range of custom Apple Pencils that have been designed to look like crayons. ColorWare is known for its custom-painted Apple accessories and products like AirPods, and the company sometimes does unique limited edition designs.
  The ColorWare Apple Crayon Pro is available in seven colors, including black, mint, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. Each one has a custom colored tip and a matching wrapper, all of which is painted on a standard Apple Pencil Pro
  
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• ChatGPT was the world’s most downloaded app last month

  11-04-2025 22:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  ChatGPT’s growth keeps hitting new heights, including last month earning the honor of top downloaded app (not game) in the world per Appfigures—no doubt thanks to Studio Ghibli.more…
  
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• Kia Is Joining the EV Pickup Segment With a Truck Coming to the US

  11-04-2025 22:02
  
  Kia is bringing a new electric pickup truck to North America.
  
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• Variety: Jon Hamm is stellar in Apple TV+’s superb ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ series

  11-04-2025 22:01 via macdailynews.com
  Jon Hamm stars in and executive produces the Apple Original drama series “Your Friends & Neighbors.”
  Already renewed for a second season, the nine-episode first season of “Your Friends & Neighbors” makes its global debut on Apple TV+ with two episodes on Friday, April 11, followed by one new episode weekly through Friday, May 30.
  After being fired in disgrace, a hedge fund manager still grappling with his recent divorce, resorts to stealing from his neighbors&rsqu
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 12, #1393

  11-04-2025 22:00
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,393 for April 12.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 12, #405

  11-04-2025 22:00
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 405 for April 12.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 12, #671

  11-04-2025 22:00
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for April 12, #671.
  
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• This retro Mac-like transparent 65W charger with a retractable cable is down to $36

  11-04-2025 21:52 via macworld.com
  
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  We just found the coolest USB-C charger for your gear and while it may not come from Apple, it sure fits the company’s retro vibe of white and see-through plastic. The Sharge 65W charger is down to $36 at Amazon, a 28 percent discount and one of the best prices you’re going to find.The design of this thing is stunning. Instead of the regular solid black or white charger for which you’d need your own cable, this one brings a transparent element and a two-in-one model. O
  
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• Apple TV+ is home to three fantastic new shows right now

  11-04-2025 21:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s TV division is having a standout year so far. Following the conclusion of Severance, its biggest hit ever, Apple TV+ now has three excellent new shows airing that all offer something unique.more…
  
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• Best MicroSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2 You Can Buy Right Now

  11-04-2025 21:07
  
  The Switch 2 will work only with microSD Express cards, so it's likely your old Switch card won't do the trick. We've found all the places where you can pick up a new one before the launch.
  
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• Analysts see rising odds for Apple to secure U.S. tariff exemptions

  11-04-2025 20:43 via macdailynews.com
  President Trump speaks with Tim Cook at an American Workforce Policy Advisory Board meeting in March 2019. (photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg News)
  Wall Street analysts and investors are growing more optimistic that Apple might dodge President Trump’s U.S. import tariffs on China, betting on a potential exemption for the Mac maker. Fueled by this hope, Apple’s stock saw an uptick on Friday, reflecting a glimmer of relief for AAPL shareholders amid the tariff storm.
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• Get Free Marvel Rivals Skins From Season 2's Cerebro Database Event, Twitch Drops and More

  11-04-2025 20:30
  
  If you want to attend the Hellfire Gala, you need to dress the part. There are plenty of free skins in Marvel Rivals right now.
  
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• Anker Raises Prices on Amazon Due to Tariffs

  11-04-2025 20:28 via macrumors.com
  Chinese company Anker is one of many companies that will be raising prices due to the tariffs put in place by U.S. President Donald Trump, and prices are already starting to go up on Amazon.
  As noted by Reuters, Anker has increased pricing on about a fifth of its products since Thursday of last week. Prices are up approximately 18 percent, and there is a possibility for further increases. A power bank that was $88 is now $110, for example, and a charging station that was $250 is now $270.The tar
  
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• Spiking Bond Yields May Have Paused the Tariffs, but They Could Cost You in the Long Run

  11-04-2025 20:13
  
  If the bond selloff continues, it could bring widespread economic pain in the form of higher borrowing costs on loans and credit, plus a slowdown in growth. Experts say for now it's 'wait and see.'
  
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• Apple Park has regained its rainbow ahead of WWDC 2025

  11-04-2025 20:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Our long national nightmare is over. No, not that one. This one. According to posts on social media, Apple has completed installation of the more durable rainbow arches found within the circular campus.
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• HomeKit Weekly: Aqara expands Matter support and unlocks advanced automation bridging across platforms

  11-04-2025 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  continues to be one of the best smart home vendors for HomeKit fans. This week, the company announced a major update to its Matter integration that will benefit anyone using HomeKit as their primary platform.more…
  
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• CarPlay’s iOS 18.4 upgrades hint at a promising new trend

  11-04-2025 19:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  CarPlay is used and loved by millions of iPhone owners. And while the wait for CarPlay 2 keeps getting longer, iOS 18.4 and other recent updates hint at a promising CarPlay trend.more…
  
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• Apple, JPMorgan Chase lead Dow’s 500-point rally

  11-04-2025 19:23 via macdailynews.com
  On Friday afternoon, Apple and JPMorgan Chase shares are experiencing upward momentum, driving the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s rally. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has climbed 505 points, a 1.3% increase, with Apple Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. shares accounting for approximately one-fourth of the index’s intraday surge.
  MarketWatch:‎Apple’s shares are up $8.21, or 4.3%, while those of JPMorgan Chase are up $8.11 (3.6%), combining for a roughly 100-point bump fo
  
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• 7 Essential Vitamins to Support Healthy Hair Growth

  11-04-2025 19:19
  
  Looking to promote hair growth? Focus on these specific vitamins.
  
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• A random, real-world comparison of Siri, ChatGPT, and ChatGPT using Siri

  11-04-2025 19:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Here’s a weird one. My son and I were discussing shapes on the drive to school earlier this week. His question for me was, “What is the name of the shape that looks like a square with uneven sides?”I’m now in the habit of saying “ask ChatGPT” before any Siri request that isn’t taking an action like creating a reminder or sending a message. In this instance, though, I picked up my iPhone and pressed the Action button to open Advanced Voice Mode on ChatGPT
  
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• The Last of Us Complete Likely Not Last Time We'll See the Last of Us

  11-04-2025 19:04
  
  They can't keep getting away with this.
  
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• Apple Shoppers Are Panic-Buying iPhones as Tariffs Hit, Report Says

  11-04-2025 19:00
  
  Apple stores saw a surge in foot traffic last weekend amid concerns over upcoming tariffs.
  
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• Butter Recalled for Potential Fecal Contamination: Everything to Know

  11-04-2025 18:53
  
  The good news? It's not a widespread issue.
  
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• Apple TV+ this week: ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ is now streaming

  11-04-2025 18:52 via macworld.com
  
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  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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• This Is How Much You'll Earn if You Deposit $10,000 Into a CD Today

  11-04-2025 18:30
  
  You could net thousands of dollars with the right term, but even a small deposit can grow your savings.
  
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• These 7 Mental Health Habits Might Help Improve Your Life

  11-04-2025 18:30
  
  Want to lead a happier life? These mental health tips might help boost your mood.
  
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• M4 iPad Pro vs. M3 iPad Air: Which One is Best For You

  11-04-2025 18:14 via macrumors.com
  Both the iPad Pro and the iPad Air have had fairly recent updates, and there are quite a few similarities between them that might leave you wondering which one is the best to meet your needs. In our latest video, we go over the similarities and differences, and the use cases that might make you choose one over another.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  The M3 ‌iPad Air‌ is priced starting at $599, while the M4 ‌iPad Pro‌ is $999, so there's a notable
  
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• T-Mobile Increases Prices Again for Some Customers

  11-04-2025 18:00
  
  T-Mobile is boosting some fees that it says are for governmental or telco uses.
  
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• The delayed Siri Apple Intelligence features are now coming ‘in the fall’

  11-04-2025 17:53 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The Apple news has been gloomy lately, mostly because of all the tariff turmoil, but before that, there was all the drama about Siri and the company’s inability to deliver on promised Apple Intelligence features. Well, in case you forgot, the New York Times is here to remind you that the Siri drama hasn’t gone away.
  Tripp Mickle reports on Apple’s “inability to make good on new ideas,” providing insight from unnamed sources about the company’s mishand
  
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• iOS 18.4 adds new Messages feature perfect for your go-to chats

  11-04-2025 17:46 via 9to5mac.com
  iOS 18.4 arrived late last month packed with a variety of new features, including an upgrade you might have missed that provides a fast way to open your go-to conversations in the Messages app. Here’s how it works.more…
  
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• Deals: M4 iPad Pro up to $345 off, M4 MacBook Air new lows, leather iPhone accessories 50% off, more

  11-04-2025 17:44 via 9to5mac.com
  Your Friday edition of the best Apple deals is starting off with a straight up $200 price drop on the 13-inch 512GB M4 iPad Pro in Space Black – but you can also score this one a $345 off in open-box condition with a full Apple warranty. Then it’s on to the new M4 MacBook Air lineup – some new all-time lows have hit alongside the $110 off open-box deals – as well as a series of particularly notable accessory deals. We have an exclusive 50% off all Burton Goods leather iPh
  
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• Apple TV+ releases ‘Coming this Summer’ promotional video

  11-04-2025 17:40 via macdailynews.com
  Apple TV+ released a “Coming this Summer” promo on April 10, 2025, highlighting its upcoming slate of shows and movies.
  The promo features “The Morning Show” Season 4, a drama starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, which became Apple TV+’s most-watched series after its third season in 2023.
  “Slow Horses” Season 5, a spy thriller, is also showcased, continuing its run as a fan-favorite with Gary Oldman leading the cast.
  “The Studio,&rdquo
  
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• Our Country’s Broadband Divide Is Not Color Blind

  11-04-2025 17:30
  
  Surveys show that Black, Hispanic and Native Americans are significantly less likely than their white counterparts to have a home internet connection and computer.
  
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• Security Bite: Down the rabbit hole of neat, lesser-known Terminal commands (Pt. 1)

  11-04-2025 17:26 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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• Microtransactions Made Up 58% of PC Video Game Revenue in 2024, Research Shows

  11-04-2025 17:20
  
  It's not your imagination: microtransactions are the primary driver for games to make money across PC games like Roblox and Call of Duty.
  
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• Microtransactions Made Up 58% of PC Game Revenue in 2024, Research Shows

  11-04-2025 17:20
  
  It's not your imagination: Microtransactions are the primary driver for PC games to make money due to the popularity of Fortnite, Roblox and Call of Duty.
  
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• I Like to Buy Stocks With Part of My Tax Refund. I Don't Suggest That for Most People Right Now

  11-04-2025 17:15
  
  Timing the market is a dangerous game. It's safer to invest long-term for retirement than 'buying the dip'.
  
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• Anker Products on Amazon Are Already 18% More Expensive as Tariffs Ramp Up, Report Says

  11-04-2025 17:04
  
  A product research company tracked 127 Anker products and found a jump in pricing on the retail giant's site.
  
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• Experts Share 9 Poisonous Flowers That Could Be in Your Backyard

  11-04-2025 17:00
  
  Learn about common flowers and plants that may be beautiful but pose a threat to you, your child or even your pet.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: What We Know About Samsung's Upcoming Phone

  11-04-2025 16:54
  
  Samsung's next Galaxy S25 model will get a thinner design, and should be getting a larger reveal later this year.
  
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• Best Apple Deals of the Week: Apple Watch SE Hits Best Price of the Year So Far, Plus Save on the New iPad and More

  11-04-2025 16:52 via macrumors.com
  This week's best Apple deals include discounts on AirPods Max, iPad, and Apple Watch SE. We're also tracking a big sitewide sale at OWC, including savings on docks and hubs for your Mac, plus external drives and more.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.AirPods MaxWhat's the deal? Take $49 off AirPods Max
  Where can I get it? Amazon
  Where can I find the or
  
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• Samsung's SmartThings Can Match Your Home Devices to Your Sleep Schedule

  11-04-2025 16:47
  
  The latest update also includes support for Matter 1.4, meaning SmartThings can connect to water heaters and other energy products.
  
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• Microsoft Is Ready to Try Again With Recall AI Feature That Screenshots Your Activity

  11-04-2025 16:47
  
  This comes after months of delays, privacy concerns and questions about whether the tool is something users really want.
  
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• This Weekend's Masters Could Be a Duel for the Ages. Here's Why I'll Be Watching

  11-04-2025 16:45
  
  Commentary: A showdown between the two best golfers in the world could be looming at Augusta National.
  
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