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• Apple’s smart glasses might run on this AI model

  12-05-2025 23:59 via 9to5mac.com
  For the past few months, there have been plenty of rumors and reports about Apple’s plans to release AI-enabled wearables. Currently, it looks like Apple’s direct competitors to the Meta Ray-Bans will be launched around 2027, alongside AirPods with cameras, which will offer their own set of AI-enabled features.While it might be too early to know what exactly they will look like, Apple has just offered a peek at how their AI might work.more…
  
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• Google Updates 'G' Logo for the First Time in a Decade

  12-05-2025 23:51 via macrumors.com
  Google has updated the look of its well-known "G" logo, changing the design of the character for the first time in 10 years.
  The new logo was first noticed by 9to5Google, and while it has the same shape and color palette as the original, there is a gradient that blends each of the colors together instead of the previous color block look.Google is already using the new logo for the Google Search app on iOS and the Android Google app. Google has not updated its full six character logo with the cha
  
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• Trump Kills 'Woke' Broadband Program Because It Has the Word 'Equity'

  12-05-2025 23:45
  The $2.75B program was created to boost digital skills and spur greater broadband adoption -- but one expert says it was canceled because its name included the "new four-letter word."
  
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• NBA Playoffs 2025: How to Watch Celtics vs. Knicks Game 4 Tonight

  12-05-2025 23:40
  Here's everything you need to know to watch or stream tonight's games and the rest of the NBA playoffs without cable.
  
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• Copyright Office Punts on AI and Fair Use, One of the Biggest Questions Surrounding Gen AI

  12-05-2025 23:39
  The US Copyright Office's report comes as the agency is under political fire, with President Trump reportedly firing its head this weekend.
  
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• Trump Asks Drugmakers to Voluntarily Lower US Prices, but Will They Comply?

  12-05-2025 23:27
  Despite not having the legal authority to do so, President Trump signs an executive order asking drug companies to lower prices in the US.
  
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• You Can Use Apple Pay on Your PlayStation 5

  12-05-2025 23:17
  You now have another payment option to make purchases on your console.
  
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• Apple releases visionOS 2.5

  12-05-2025 23:15 via macdailynews.com
  visionOS 2.5
  Apple Vision Pro users can now more easily discover spatial and 3D content with a dedicated Immersive Video tab in the Apple TV app, introduced in visionOS 2.5, which is now available. This update is part of Apple’s latest operating system release cycle, which includes iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, and watchOS 11.2, but is notably light on user-facing features across the board. The visionOS 2.5 update focuses primarily on enhancing content accessibility for Vision
  
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• Protect your whole family’s data for life with up to 65% off pCloud today

  12-05-2025 23:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Switzerland has the strictest laws in the world when it comes to personal data, which is likely one reason Swiss-based pCloud has over 20 million users worldwide.This secure cloud service offers the perfect blend of top-tier protection and easy access. With a special deal on the Family Lifetime Plan, you can safeguard up to five people—family, friends, or teammates—for life, all with a one-time payment at a significant discount.more…
  
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• Ziploc Faces a Class Action Lawsuit for Undisclosed Microplastic Risk. What You Need to Know

  12-05-2025 22:58
  The company's misleading advertising exposed families to an undisclosed amount of microplastics without their knowledge.
  
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• iPhone 16e owners should update to iOS 18.5 right now

  12-05-2025 22:47 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple released iOS 18.5 on Monday, and iPhone 16e owners will want to pay special attention to the update. According to Apple’s security release notes, a fix was issued in regards to the iPhone 16e’s C1 modem, where “An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to intercept network traffic.” Below is the section from the security notes that describes the issue.
  Baseband
  Impact: An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to intercept netw
  
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• OpenAI Launches HealthBench, a Dataset That Benchmarks Health Care AI Models

  12-05-2025 22:46
  This is a major leap by the ChatGPT creator into health care.
  
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• Apple confirms iOS 19 will end support for legacy Home app system

  12-05-2025 22:26 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple plans to launch new Home products this year and even new homeOS software. But it seems those aren’t the only changes coming, as the company has confirmed via a support document that iOS 19 will end support for its legacy Home app architecture, requiring an update.more…
  
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• China sees 50% plunge in foreign-branded phone shipments in March

  12-05-2025 22:09 via 9to5mac.com
  To say that Apple has been struggling in the Chinese market is an understatement. Including the most recent fiscal quarter, in which the company reported a 2% year-over-year revenue drop in the country, Apple has seen its numbers stay in the green for only three of the last twelve fiscal quarters. That includes an 11% drop in Q1 2025 and a whopping 13% drop in Q1 2024.When it comes to the smartphone market, however, Apple isn’t the only non-Chinese company that’s been having it rough
  
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• New Apple TV+ series ‘Murderbot,’ starring Alexander Skarsgård, garners rave reviews

  12-05-2025 22:06 via macdailynews.com
  Apple’s highly anticipated comedic thriller “Murderbot,” starring and executive produced by Alexander Skarsgård, premieres globally on May 16, 2025 on Apple TV+.
  Apple TV+’s new sci-fi series Murderbot, which premieres on May 16, 2025, has taken the streaming world by storm, with critics praising its witty adaptation of Martha Wells’ Hugo and Nebula Award-winning The Murderbot Diaries. Starring Alexander Skarsgård as the titular self-hacking security and
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 13, #1424

  12-05-2025 22:00
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,424 for May 13.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 13, #436

  12-05-2025 22:00
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 436 for May 13.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 13, #232

  12-05-2025 22:00
  Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 232, for May 13.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 13, #702

  12-05-2025 22:00
  Hints and answers for Connections for May 13, #702.
  
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• New Apple TV+ sci-fi show sounds like a winner: first reviews here

  12-05-2025 21:51 via 9to5mac.com
  This week, Apple TV+ premieres its next big sci-fi series: Murderbot. The show stars Alexander Skarsgård as an android who just wants to be left alone to stream TV soap operas. Here’s what reviews are saying so far.more…
  
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• Apple May Use AI in iOS 19 to Boost iPhone Battery Performance

  12-05-2025 21:51
  Apple is reportedly developing an AI-powered battery management feature for iOS 19 that would learn from user habits to extend iPhone battery life.
  
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• Best Father's Day Gifts of 2025: 29 Top Picks for Every Budget

  12-05-2025 21:47
  Our editors' favorite Father's Day gifts at all prices, from less than $30 to $350.
  
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• Apple preps AI-powered iPhone battery management mode for iOS 19

  12-05-2025 21:31 via macdailynews.com
  Apple is planning to use artificial intelligence technology to improve iPhone’s battery life in iOS 19, an iPhone software update due in September, Bloomberg News reports citing “people with knowledge of the matter.”
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:‎The enhancement will analyze how a person uses their device and make adjustments to conserve energy, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the service hasn’t been announced.
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• iOS 19 will reportedly use AI to extend the iPhone’s battery life

  12-05-2025 21:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Finally, an Apple Intelligence feature we can all get behind! Instead of more generative features of questionable quality, Apple reportedly plans to use AI to help us all get longer battery life, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.While it’s likely to be promoted as part of Apple’s “Apple Intelligence” platform, this is the kind of data-analysis AI that we’ve seen on iPhones for years already, rather than the generative AI that has been met with mix
  
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• MagSafe Monday: Anker’s 10,000mAh Magnetic Battery is still one of the top MagSafe batteries

  12-05-2025 21:00 via 9to5mac.com
  One of the downsides of leaving the Max lineup with my last iPhone upgrade was the battery life. The Max iPhones, thanks to their bigger batteries, keep running and running. While the battery life of the non Max iPhone is fantastic, I have noticed I can get low by the end of the day if I am traveling or out and about without a charger while listening to music, audiobooks, etc. To fix that, my go-to charger for when I am going to be gone all day and needing multiple charges, I carry the . I have
  
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• iOS 19 should be ‘less glitchy’ than past updates, per report

  12-05-2025 20:51 via 9to5mac.com
  We’re just a few weeks away from iOS 19’s WWDC debut. And per a new report, one of Apple’s big aims for this year is to address the quality issues that have plagued past software releases.more…
  
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• Google Updates Iconic 'G' Logo After Nearly 10 Years

  12-05-2025 20:45
  The updated "G" logo has a gradient effect now, which could be an attempt to better sync design with the company's AI products.
  
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• Apple Released iOS 18.5, and It Includes a Few Small iPhone Changes

  12-05-2025 20:45
  Apple's latest iPhone update doesn't include many new features, but you should still download it for bug fixes and security patches.
  
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• THC Drinks vs. Alcohol: We Ask an Expert Which Is Healthier

  12-05-2025 20:39
  THC drinks have started showing up on store shelves, but are they better for you when compared to alcohol?
  
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• iOS 19 will upgrade iPhone’s battery life using Apple Intelligence: report

  12-05-2025 20:28 via 9to5mac.com
  iOS 19 will be unveiled next month at WWDC featuring a major new design and a lot more. One new feature to expect, per Mark Gurman, is a battery life upgrade thanks to Apple Intelligence.more…
  
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• Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.5

  12-05-2025 20:23 via macdailynews.com
  macOS Sequoia 15.5
  Apple on Monday released macOS Sequoia 15.5 which includes enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.
  Some features may not be available for all regions, or on all Apple devices.
  MacDailyNews Note: For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100‎Please help support MacDailyNews — and enjoy subscriber-only articles, comments, chat, and more — by subscribing to our Substack: macdai
  
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• LG B5 OLED TV Gets 120Hz Gaming and Dolby Vision for 2025

  12-05-2025 20:22
  The LG B5 OLED series is the company's entry-level OLED that comes in sizes up to 83 inches. And it's currently available for pre-order.
  
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• Apple releases tvOS 18.5, HomePod Software updates

  12-05-2025 20:18 via macdailynews.com
  tvOS 18.5
  Apple has released tvOS 18.5, a typical minor update emphasizing quality-of-life improvements, consistent with tvOS’s tendency to prioritize stability over major feature additions between significant releases.
  This update focuses on enhancing performance and fixing bugs, ensuring the Apple TV and HomePod devices run smoothly and that prior features function optimally.
  While tvOS 18.5 lacks standout changes, the preceding tvOS 18.4 introduced notable features like Matter support f
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 11.5

  12-05-2025 20:13 via macdailynews.com
  watchOS 11.5
  Apple on Monday released Apple released watchOS 11.5 which includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:
  • A new Pride Harmony watch face
  • Buy with Apple Watch is available when purchasing content within the Apple TV app on a 3rd party device
  • Resolves an issue that may prevent your iPhone from showing a notification when the watch battery is fully charged
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• Apple releases iOS 18.5

  12-05-2025 20:09 via macdailynews.com
  iOS 18.5
  Apple on Monday released iOS 18.5 which includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
  • A new Pride Harmony wallpaper
  • Parents now receive a notification when the Screen Time passcode is used on a child’s device
  • Buy with iPhone is available when purchasing content within the Apple TV app on a 3rd party device
  • Fixes an issue where the Apple Vision Pro app may display a black screen
  Support for carrier-provided satellite features is
  
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• Mortgage Forecast: Tariffs Have Kept Mortgage Rates High. Will That Change in May?

  12-05-2025 20:06
  Markets have responded positively to trade negotiations, but the outlook for mortgage rates is still gloomy.
  
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• Trump claims Apple will build ‘a lot of plants’ in US with $500B pledge

  12-05-2025 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s stock is having a good day following word of a US-China trade agreement in the works, and temporary pauses on most tariffs. President Trump called Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss the news, per CNBC, here’s what he shared with reporters afterwards.more…
  
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• PSA: iOS 18.5 patches over 30 iPhone security vulnerabilities

  12-05-2025 19:54 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple just released iOS 18.5 for iPhone users with several new features and changes. The company has now updated its security website to reveal that iOS 18.5 also fixes over 30 security vulnerabilities affecting things like Bluetooth, FaceTime, and more.
  There’s also a fix exclusively for the iPhone 16e for a vulnerability impacting the device’s baseband…more…
  
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• iOS 18.5 is out now with Pride Harmony wallpaper, Screen Time change, and more

  12-05-2025 19:38 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 May 12: iOS 18.5 is now in wide release.iOS 18.5: New featuresWith the big Siri enhancements pu
  
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• PSA: iOS 18.5 RC users have a new build available now

  12-05-2025 19:25 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple just launched its latest wave of software releases, including iOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, watchOS 11.5, and more. If you’ve been running the RC beta version, though, there’s a new build for you to install too.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: May 12, 2025 – iOS 19 feature, iPhone 17 prices

  12-05-2025 19:18 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 Backblaze: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5daily” at checkout for 10% off.more…
  
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• watchOS 11.5 now available with two new features for Apple Watch

  12-05-2025 19:11 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has just released watchOS 11.5, the latest software update for Apple Watch users, and it comes with two new features plus a key bug fix. Here’s what’s new.more…
  
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• macOS Sequoia 15.5 available now, here’s what’s new

  12-05-2025 19:07 via 9to5mac.com
  macOS Sequoia 15.5 is now available for download, the latest Mac update and likely the last before Apple debuts macOS 16 at WWDC next month. Here’s what to expect.more…
  
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• iOS 18.5 now available with these new features

  12-05-2025 19:06 via 9to5mac.com
  iOS 18.5 for iPhone is now available for everyone. The update brings multiple new features to iPhone users, including a new wallpaper, an upgrade to Screen Time, changes to the Mail app, and more. Head below for the full details on everything new in iOS 18.5…more…
  
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• President Trump says he talked to Apple CEO Tim Cook after reaching China deal

  12-05-2025 19:03 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)
  On Monday, President Donald Trump announced he had spoken with Apple CEO Tim Cook following the U.S.-China agreement to suspend most tariffs for 90 days. The tariff pause was well-received by Wall Street and Apple investors, with Apple’s stock rising 6% in Monday trading, outperforming the Nasdaq’s 3% gain.
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• Flash deal: Get three Apple USB-C cables for (almost) the price of one

  12-05-2025 18:23 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Even though your iPhone comes with a cable, it never really hurts to have an extra (or three) lying around so you don’t have to worry about what will happen if you lose one, or you don’t have to hunt one down when in need of a recharge. Well, Woot has a fantastic offer right now, selling three official Apple cables for $22, a savings of 61% off its $57 MSRP. Considering Apple usually sells these for $19, you’re basically getting two free. And if you’re an Amazon
  
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• Apple is reportedly working on the hybrid Mac we all want–and it could arrive in 2028

  12-05-2025 18:03 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, 2027 will be a big year for Apple, with a couple of dramatic new iPhone designs, smart glasses, AI servers and Apple Intelligence developments, camera-equipped wearables, and a tabletop robot. But it’s the year after that when we may finally see a product a lot of Apple customers have been asking for.Gurman reported that Apple is working on a “product that will cross a foldable iPad with a touch-screen Mac” that could be reve
  
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• Apple TV+ releases second official trailer for ‘F1,’ starring Brad Pitt

  12-05-2025 18:01 via macdailynews.com
  From Apple Original Films and the filmmakers from Top Gun: Maverick comes the high-octane, action-packed feature film F1, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski.The film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Kosinski, seven-time FORMULA 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, and Chad Oman.
  Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly e
  
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• Deals: 24GB M4 MacBook Air $167 off, iPad (A16) $100 off, official Apple USB-C cables from $7.50, more

  12-05-2025 17:45 via 9to5mac.com
  Today’s Apple deals are starting off with a new all-time low on the 15-inch 24GB M4 MacBook Air. While we are still tracking prices at $150 off on just about every configuration, Amazon is taking things even lower on the 24GB 15-inch model at up to $167 off the going rate. We are also tracking the best price to date on the new 512GB iPad (A16) at $100 off – all of the details you need on that are right here – as well as a chance to scoop up some official Apple woven USB-C cable
  
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• My favorite M4 iPad Pro feature after one year as full-time computer

  12-05-2025 17:30 via 9to5mac.com
  This week marks a full year since thearrived, and I’ve been using it as my full-time computer that whole time. Reflecting on the past year, there’s one feature upgrade that stands above the rest for me—and it’s strangely a little embarrassing to admit.more…
  
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