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• Minecraft Movie Gets Sing-along 'Block Party Edition' Screenings

  28-04-2025 23:59
  Please, don't bring any live chickens -- or their jockeys -- to showings.
  
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• IBM to invest $150 billion in America over next five years to aid quantum push

  28-04-2025 23:14 via macdailynews.com
  Joining the likes of Apple and Nvidia, IBM will invest $150 billion in the U.S., including on facilities for quantum computer production, over the next five years, the latest American technology company to back the Trump administration’s push for American manufacturing.
  Reuters:‎The company’s announcement on Monday follows similar pledges by tech giants such as Nvidia and Apple, both of which have said they would spend about $500 billion each in the country over the next four ye
  
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• Satechi launches OnTheGo 3-in-1 charger with compact design & Qi2 support

  28-04-2025 23:04 via 9to5mac.com
  I was lucky enough to get an early look and hands-on experience with Satechi’s newline at CES this year, and I was immediately impressed. Satechi managed to bridge the gap between tech enthusiasts like myself, who appreciate cutting-edge features like Qi2 and MagSafe charging, and everyday users, thanks to their thoughtful material choices and versatile color palette. Here’s everything you need to know!more…
  
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• Yes, iPhone Prices Are Likely to Climb Even if High Tariffs Don't Hit Apple

  28-04-2025 23:00
  Many factors could cause the cost of Apple products to rise. Follow these expert tips to save, even if prices go up.
  
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• AirPods Pro 3’s best upgrade could be the gift that keeps giving

  28-04-2025 22:24 via 9to5mac.com
  AirPods Pro 3 are coming later this year, and out of all the rumored new features, the single best upgrade may prove itself a gift that keeps giving: Apple’s H3 chip.more…
  
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• iPhone 17 Pro might not feature new anti-reflective display after all

  28-04-2025 22:20 via 9to5mac.com
  Last year, a rumor suggested that the iPhone 17 Pro might have a more durable and anti-reflective display technology. As it turns out, that might not be the case after all…more…
  
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• Morgan Stanley raises Apple target to $235

  28-04-2025 22:15 via macdailynews.com
  On April 28, 2025, Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Apple to $235 from $220, maintaining an Overweight rating, signaling strong confidence in the tech giant’s long-term growth potential. This adjustment reflects optimism about Apple’s robust financial health, particularly its strong free cash flow and undervalued Services segment, despite near-term uncertainties surrounding tariffs, AI advancements, and iPhone sales.
  Morgan Stanley:‎Apple’s March quarter earnings
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 29, #1410

  28-04-2025 22:00
  Here are hints -- and the answer -- for today's Wordle No. 1,410 for April 29.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 29, #422

  28-04-2025 22:00
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 422 for April 29.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 29, #218

  28-04-2025 22:00
  Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 218,for April 29.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 29, #688

  28-04-2025 22:00
  Hints and answers for Connections for April 29, #688.
  
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• Why My No-Buy Month Was the Best Thing I Did So Far in 2025

  28-04-2025 21:45
  The popular challenge did more than just save me money. It shifted my whole spending mindset.
  
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• Four years after AirTag, Google’s ‘Find My’ answer still falls short

  28-04-2025 21:11 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple is gearing up to launch AirTag 2 soon, but four years after the first AirTag debuted, a new test of competing options on Google’s ‘Find My Device’ network shows that Apple is still very much ahead in lost item tracking.more…
  
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• ChatGPT Search Improves Its Shopping Experience

  28-04-2025 21:04
  It's a direct shot at Google's Search-powered shopping tools.
  
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• ChatGPT Search Gets Improved Shopping Experience

  28-04-2025 21:04
  This is a direct laser sight at Google's own Search-powered shopping tools.
  
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• Best Gaming Monitor for 2025

  28-04-2025 21:01
  We've tested a range of gaming monitors to find the best one for you.
  
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• Pope Francis Is Laid To Rest: Here's What Comes Next as Conclave Begins May 7

  28-04-2025 20:39
  The cardinals -- at least, those under 80 years old -- vote for as long as it takes to elect Pope Francis' successor.
  
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• Best Exercise Bikes in 2025: At-Home Workouts for Less Than You Might Think

  28-04-2025 20:29
  We tested a bunch of exercise bikes to help you crush your workouts without leaving home.
  
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• Apple seeds fourth betas of watchOS 11.5, tvOS 18.5, and visionOS 2.5

  28-04-2025 20:23 via macdailynews.com
  Apple has released the fourth betas of visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and watchOS 11.5 to developers for testing, just one week after the third betas.
  These updates are accessible to registered developers through the Settings app on compatible devices.
  While no significant new features have been identified in these betas, it appears Apple is prioritizing performance enhancements and bug fixes to improve the overall stability and efficiency of the operating systems.‎MacDailyNews Take: Enjoy, beta
  
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• Is Your Gut Healthy? Warning Signs and 4 Ways to Heal

  28-04-2025 20:00
  A healthy gut is vital to your well-being. Here's what it may be trying to tell you.
  
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• M4 MacBook Air has two new reasons for MacBook Pro owners to switch

  28-04-2025 19:59 via 9to5mac.com
  On paper, themight look like a pretty standard iterative update. But diving into the details, it stands out as one of Apple’s easiest products to recommend, and two new changes specifically may offer the best reason yet for MacBook Pro users to switch to the Air.more…
  
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• iOS 18.5 beta 4 arrives, but we don’t see any major new features

  28-04-2025 19:41 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Two days after the release of iOS 18.4, Apple has begun the iOS 18.5 beta testing cycle. The first developer release landed on April 2, and we expect a wide release in May (or possibly late April).The last few iOS versions had their x.5 releases in May, with only minor features and changes, and we expect the same this year, especially now that the anticipated new Siri has been delayed.Updated April 28: Apple has released the fourth beta of iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, but we still don&rsqu
  
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• macOS Beta: The Sequoia 15.5 beta 4 is now available. Here’s how to get it

  28-04-2025 19:40 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  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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• The amazing AirPods Pro 2 just hit the lowest price of 2025

  28-04-2025 19:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  With summer rapidly approaching, it’s time to stop putting off upgrading your earbuds and just order the AirPods Pro 2 already! That’s because they just hit their 2025 low: Amazon is selling the AirPods Pro 2 for just $169, a massive savings of more than 30 percent off the $249 MSRP.These earbuds are easily one of our favorites, as the 4.5-star rating we gave them hasn’t changed since 2022. As we mentioned back then, the AirPods Pro 2 earbuds still deliver fantastic au
  
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• Google Nest Is Cutting Off Access for Early-Gen Nest Thermostats: Here's When

  28-04-2025 19:28
  The first models of the Nest Learning Thermostat are losing all app support this year, removing most of their smart features as a result.
  
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• Shein, Temu Prices Surge as High as 377% Ahead of Tariff Increases

  28-04-2025 19:15
  The rival e-commerce platforms are known for their ultra-cheap, discounted products.
  
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• Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and watchOS 11.5

  28-04-2025 19:10 via macrumors.com
  Apple today provided developers with the fourth betas of upcoming visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and watchOS 11.5 updates for testing purposes. The software is available a week after Apple seeded the third betas.
  The betas are available to registered developers, and can be downloaded from the Settings app on each device.No notable new features have been found in any of the software updates so far, suggesting Apple is focusing on under-the-hood performance improvements and bug fixes.
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• Apple releases beta 4 for visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5, and tvOS 18.5

  28-04-2025 19:09 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple just shipped new betas across its array of software platforms. Beta 4 for watchOS 11.5, visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and more is now available.more…
  
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• Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of macOS Sequoia 15.5

  28-04-2025 19:06 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the third ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.5 beta.
  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 15.5 appears to be a minor update so far, an
  
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• macOS 15.5 beta 4 now available for download [U]

  28-04-2025 19:05 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s next Mac software update, macOS 15.5, is inching closer to wide distribution. Today Apple released macOS 15.5 beta 4 to developers, bringing the latest refinements and fixes.Update 4:47 p.m. ET: A new public beta is now available too, just hours after the developer release shipped.more…
  
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• Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of iOS 18.5 to Developers

  28-04-2025 19:04 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the third betas.
  iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 can be downloaded from the Settings app on a compatible device by going to General > Software Update.So far, iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 are relatively minor updates, introducing just a few new design changes. There are more options for reverting the Mail app back to the prior design, in
  
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• Apple releases iOS 18.5 beta 4

  28-04-2025 19:03 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has released iOS 18.5 beta 4 for developers. The pre-release iPhone and iPad software update has been light on features, although there are some small changes.more…
  
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• MagSafe Monday: ESR’s 5-card wallet might be the best MagSafe wallet yet

  28-04-2025 19:00 via 9to5mac.com
  I’ve tried many MagSafe wallets over the years, and I’ve yet to find the perfect one. I recently picked up ESR’s new five-card, and it’s become my daily carry thanks to its separate ID slots and ability to hold multiple cards.
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• OpenAI Wants to Fix ChatGPT's 'Annoying' Personality

  28-04-2025 18:49
  Sam Altman is calling out ChatGPT's personality as "too sycophant-y and annoying."
  
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• 14 years ago, Apple released the white iPhone 4 (after a brief 308-day delay)

  28-04-2025 18:34 via 9to5mac.com
  The white iPhone 4 release day is always a fun Apple anniversary for me to think about. It comes a week before I bought my very first iPhone (the iPhone 4 in white, of course) and 308 days after the black iPhone 4 arrived in stores.more…
  
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• Apple continues work on smart glasses

  28-04-2025 18:17 via macdailynews.com
  “Apple Glasses” concept designed by Martin Hajek for iDrop News
  Apple is actively developing its own smart glasses, code-named N50, designed to integrate with Apple Intelligence. While the project is still in early stages and far from release, the goal is to transform the glasses into a sophisticated AI-powered device.
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:‎The product will analyze the surrounding environment and feed information to the wearer, though it will stop well short of true aug
  
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• Get Creative With Sound by Layering Tracks in Voice Memos

  28-04-2025 18:01 via macrumors.com
  On iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, the Voice Memos app includes a recording feature that lets you record a second audio layer – like vocals, narration, or an extra instrument – over an existing memo, all without needing headphones. Keep reading to learn how it's done.
  Thanks to the A18 Pro chip's advanced audio processing, iPhone 16 Pro models can play an original Voice Memo recording through the speakers while simultaneously isolating and capturing new audio cleanly. Whether yo
  
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• Google Is Hosting an Android Update Event on May 13

  28-04-2025 18:00
  The Android Show: I/O Edition will happen a week before Google's I/O developer conference.
  
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• OpenAI Wants to Fix the 'Annoying' Personality of ChatGPT

  28-04-2025 17:56
  Sam Altman is calling out ChatGPT's personality as "personality too sycophant-y and annoying."
  
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• iPhone 17 Reaches Key Milestone Ahead of Mass Production

  28-04-2025 17:44 via macrumors.com
  Apple has completed Engineering Validation Testing (EVT) for at least one iPhone 17 model, according to a paywalled preview of an upcoming DigiTimes report.iPhone 17 Air mockup based on rumored design
  The EVT stage involves Apple testing iPhone 17 prototypes to ensure the hardware works as expected. There are still DVT (Design Validation Test) and PVT (Production Validation Test) stages to follow before the devices enter mass production.This is a routine but key milestone for Apple to have achie
  
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• Deals: Most affordable M4 MacBook Air best price ever $150 off, iPad A16 $299, AirPods 4/2 Pro $80 off, M3 iPad Air all-time low, more

  28-04-2025 17:44 via 9to5mac.com
  Today’s Apple deals are now ready to go and there’s some seriously notable offers here. After what felt like a couple weeks of one-off deals and random price drops here and there, we are now tracking a series of new all-time lows across some of Apple’s latest releases starting off with all four colors of its most affordable new M4 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM at the $849 Amazon all-time low ($150 off). On the iPad side of things, we are also now tracking the best prices to date
  
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• Apple TV+ wins BAFTA Television Craft Awards for ‘Slow Horses,’ ‘Bad Sisters,’ and ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’

  28-04-2025 17:41 via macdailynews.com
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  Apple TV+ on Sunday earned multiple wins at the BAFTA Television Craft Awards across acclaimed, hit programs including “Slow Horses,” “Bad Sisters” and “The Velveteen Rabbit.” Apple’s popular espionage drama “Slow Horses” landed Editing: Fiction and Sound: Fiction wins, while hit comedic drama “Bad Sisters” nabbed a win for Original Music: Fiction, and “The Velveteen Rabbit” was recognized for Children&rsq
  
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• Why Apple probably shouldn’t update the iPhone 16e every year

  28-04-2025 16:40 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple is quite secretive about the sales numbers of individual products, so we have to make do with revenue figures for entire categories. But even with those vague numbers, most analysts agree that this year’s iPhone 16e is shifting considerably more units than the 3rd-gen iPhone SE it (sort of) replaced.In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, widely followed Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says this is not surprising.“For fans of the SE,” he explains, &ldquo
  
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• Best Peloton Alternatives for 2025 to Help You Meet Your Fitness Goals

  28-04-2025 16:13
  The best stationary bikes help you get a full-body workout without breaking the bank, and we found the best options that aren't made by Peloton.
  
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• Your 'Extraordinarily Complex' 20th Anniversary iPhone May Still Be Made in China

  28-04-2025 15:51
  Apple's 2025 flagship iPhones may pose challenges for the company, as it shifts the majority its device manufacturing to India, according to a report.
  
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• This 'Extraordinarily Complex' iPhone May Still Be Made in China, Despite Tariffs

  28-04-2025 15:51
  Apple's 2027 flagship iPhones may pose challenges for the company, as it shifts the majority of its device manufacturing to India, according to a report.
  
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• Amazon Takes $150 Off Every M4 MacBook Air, Now Starting at $849

  28-04-2025 15:51 via macrumors.com
  Amazon has been offering a string of great discounts over the past day, introducing low prices on AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2, 11th generation iPad, and Apple Watch Series 10. Today, it's continuing this trend with new record low prices across the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup, with $150 off every model in every color available on Amazon.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 kee
  
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• I Tried This Cheap Android Phone. There's a Lot to Be Excited About

  28-04-2025 15:45
  The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is cheap, stylish and has six years of support.
  
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• Expect to Pay More for These Groceries Because of Tariffs

  28-04-2025 15:21
  We asked an an expert about which groceries will become more expensive or hard to find as a result of President Trump's tariffs and ongoing trade war.
  
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• Is New 'Wednesday' Footage Coming? Netflix Tudum Teases Peek in New Trailer

  28-04-2025 15:00
  Plus, Happy Gilmore makes his triumphant return.
  
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