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• PayPal starts rolling out direct tap-to-pay support for iPhone users in Europe

  13-05-2025 23:57 via 9to5mac.com
  Since the DMA took effect in Europe, Apple has been forced to loosen its grip by allowing third-party access to its platforms, devices, and operating systems.One key example is the iPhone’s NFC chip, which was once locked to Apple Pay but is now required to support third-party payment providers. It took longer than one would have guessed, but now PayPal is taking advantage of this wider access.more…
  
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• NBA Playoffs 2025: How to Watch Pacers vs. Cavs, Nuggets vs. Thunder Tonight

  13-05-2025 23:42
  
  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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• Krysten Ritter Returning to Jessica Jones Role in 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2

  13-05-2025 23:38
  
  The beloved character, who starred in three seasons of her titular show on Netflix in the 2010s, will return to the new Daredevil Disney Plus series.
  
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• McDonald's Snack Wrap: When Is the Viral Food Favorite Returning?

  13-05-2025 23:28
  
  The Minecraft Meals were a huge hit, but the long-awaited snack wraps already have online buzz.
  
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• Samsung reveals slimmest smartphone ahead of Apple’s expected ultra-thin ‘iPhone 17 Air’

  13-05-2025 23:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  Samsung Electronics made public on Tuesday its slimmest flagship model to date, the Galaxy S25 Edge, complete with enhanced artificial intelligence features, as it seeks to get ahead of rival Apple in the premium market.
  Reuters:‎Analysts said the launch was strategically timed to pre-empt Apple, which is expected to launch a thinner iPhone in the second half of this year.
  “By releasing the product a few months ahead, Samsung could inflict some impact on Apple a
  
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• Ecovacs' New X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum Features HomeKit Integration

  13-05-2025 23:15 via macrumors.com
  Ecovacs today announced the launch of its new flagship robot vacuum, the X9 Pro Omni. The robot is able to vacuum and mop floors, and it includes HomeKit integration so it can be controlled using Siri and the Home app.
  The X9 Pro Omni is a sensor-laden cleaning bot that can vacuum and mop floors throughout the home, while also using AI to navigate obstacles like pets, items on the floor, furniture, and more. The bot is able to map an entire home with its 3D sensors, detecting walls and using a m
  
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• DHgate Explained: App Surges in Popularity, but Might Not Be Helpful Against Tariffs

  13-05-2025 23:05
  
  President Donald Trump's executive order on the "de minimis" tariff rate provided some relief, but are stores like DHgate still affordable?
  
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• Hey, Google: Prerecorded AI Presentations Are the Coward's Way Out

  13-05-2025 23:03
  
  Commentary: Be honest and show me Gemini's mistakes in real time.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: May 13, 2025 – Apple’s new accessibility features

  13-05-2025 23:02 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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• New Apple AI model generates 3D scenes from just three images

  13-05-2025 22:59 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s Machine Learning team, in collaboration with researchers from Nanjing University and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, has announced an interesting 3D AI model called Matrix3D.This so-called Large Photogrammetry Model is able to reconstruct 3D objects and scenes from just a few 2D photos, but with a big difference from current pipelines. Here’s why this is a big deal.more…
  
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• 10 of the Best Horror Movies to Stream on Max

  13-05-2025 22:58
  
  Check out the sci-fi horror flick Companion.
  
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• Airbnb Services Emulates the Hotel Experience with Massages, Spas and Chefs

  13-05-2025 22:13
  
  Alongside the new feature, the company is revamping the way Airbnb Experiences will work in the future.
  
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• PayPal Brings Contactless Payments to German iPhones Under New EU Rules

  13-05-2025 22:04 via macrumors.com
  Earlier this month, PayPal said that it would debut contactless iPhone payments in Germany, and German iPhone users now appear to be able to use the feature. According to German site iPhone Ticker, some PayPal customers in Germany have access to PayPal as an alternative to Apple Pay.
  PayPal can be used for NFC tap to pay functionality just like ‌Apple Pay‌, with payments initiated in the same way. PayPal users in Germany are able to set PayPal as the default payment app over ‌Appl
  
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• Apple’s biggest 2026 products reveal major upgrades coming

  13-05-2025 22:02 via 9to5mac.com
  Earlier this week, Mark Gurman said that Apple has a “product renaissance” coming in 2027. But we won’t have to wait that long for major new launches, as 2026 is expected to bring three especially exciting product upgrades too. Here’s what’s coming.more…
  
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• NASA Astronaut Snaps Knockout Views of Flower Moon in Full Bloom

  13-05-2025 22:01
  
  The full moon is an ethereal lantern dancing with Earth in NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers' snapshots from the International Space Station.
  
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• Apple’s China detox is long overdue

  13-05-2025 22:01 via macdailynews.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook
  Much of Apple’s success was/is due to its supply chain in China. For years now, geopolitical tensions and trade wars have been calling that dependence into question.
  Robyn Mak for Reuters Breaking Views:‎Apple’s entry into the People’s Republic would not have been possible without Taiwan’s Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry. Founded by entrepreneur Terry Gou, the contract manufacturer and its peers were instrumental in shaping Chi
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 14, #1425

  13-05-2025 22:00
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,425 for May 14.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 14, #437

  13-05-2025 22:00
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 437 for May 14.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 14, #703

  13-05-2025 22:00
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for May 14, #703.
  
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• Jamie Lee Curtis Celebrates Meta's Removal of Fake AI Ad: 'Shame Has Its Value'

  13-05-2025 21:35
  
  The video showed the Halloween legend hawking something she "didn't authorize, agree to or endorse."
  
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• Sony Xperia 1 VII Lets You Shoot Video Without Looking

  13-05-2025 21:20
  
  The premium phone's AI video skills sound intriguing but its high price might be a problem.
  
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• Support for the previous version of Apple Home will end in the fall of 2025

  13-05-2025 21:03 via macdailynews.com
  The “Apple Home Update Required” notification appears on the Updates screen in the Home app.
  In a new support document, Apple advises all users of Apple Home update to improve smart home accessory performance and use features like guest access, robot vacuum cleaners, and Activity History in the Home app.
  Support for the previous version of Apple Home will end in the fall of 2025. Update now to avoid interruptions with your accessories and automations. – Apple Inc.
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• From Heating Oil to Heat Pump: One Homeowner's Savings Story

  13-05-2025 21:00
  
  Get a firsthand look at how a Pennsylvania home transformed its energy costs by making the switch to a heat pump.
  
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• Championship Playoff Semifinal: Stream Sunderland vs. Coventry Live From Anywhere

  13-05-2025 20:41
  
  Frank Lampard's Sky Blues are trailing ahead of this decisive second leg at the Stadium of Light.
  
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• You Can Now Use LegoGPT AI to Create Your Own Lego Designs

  13-05-2025 20:33
  
  This free AI tool will help you create Lego designs that actually work.
  
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• 'Captain America: Brave New World' Sets Streaming Release Date

  13-05-2025 20:31
  
  Look out for Red Hulk.
  
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• Airbnb beautifully redesigns app to enhance how you spend your trip, not just where you stay

  13-05-2025 20:30 via 9to5mac.com
  Airbnb is launching an all-new version of its iOS and Android app that’s designed for more than just booking great places to stay. The new app lets you enhance each trip with opportunities to make memories and enjoy unique experiences around your destination. That’s because Airbnb’s major app redesign supports a new initiative called Airbnb Services, a modern take on hotel amenities for the Airbnb era.
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• Instagram Video Editing App Update Includes New Features to Rival CapCut

  13-05-2025 20:26
  
  The biggest addition is beat editing, which will help creators sync their audio and visual elements much more efficiently.
  
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• Apple TV+ announces ‘Not a Box,’ an all-new animated preschool series

  13-05-2025 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  “Not a Box” premieres globally on Friday, June 13, 2025 on Apple TV+.
  Preschoolers will get to imagine beyond the ordinary as Apple TV+ announces the all-new animated preschool series “Not a Box,” premiering globally on Friday, June 13th. The series is inspired by the beloved, award-winning children’s picture book of the same name by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Antoinette Portis. Get creative with bright-eyed bunny Riley! With just one card
  
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• ESPN's New Streaming App Will Launch With $30 Unlimited Price Tier

  13-05-2025 20:00
  
  Both standalone plans and bundle options will be offered on the new steaming sports app.
  
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• The Android Show Live Blog: Android 16's New Design, Gemini on TV and Wear OS 6

  13-05-2025 19:59
  Android 16 will arrive this summer with a new expressive look, Gemini's arriving to even more devices like TVs along with cars and Wear OS 6 will be bumping up the battery life on smartwatches.
  
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• Google says 1 billion RCS messages are sent daily in the US following iPhone adoption

  13-05-2025 19:56 via 9to5google.com
  After a years-long wait, Apple finally added RCS messaging support to the iPhone last year, and that’s resulted in over 1 billion RCS messages being sent every day in the US alone between both Android and iOS devices.more…
  
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• tvOS 18.5 just gave your Apple TV 4K a new feature for Dolby Atmos

  13-05-2025 19:54 via 9to5mac.com
  Yesterday Apple released a variety of new software updates including iOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and macOS 15.5. Another fresh update, tvOS 18.5, was originally believed to be without any new features, but now we know it adds an enhancement for Dolby Atmos surround sound.more…
  
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• Holding Out for the Nothing Phone 3? Here's How Much It Will Cost

  13-05-2025 19:54
  
  We don't know what Nothing's "first true flagship" looks like, but we do know what will be written on the price tag.
  
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• Google's Jellification of Android 16's Design Won't Please Everyone, but I'm a Fan

  13-05-2025 19:37
  The Material 3 Expressive design will bring fresh, fun and flirty fluidity to your Android phones and wearables.
  
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• States Want to Regulate AI. Why Congress May Push Back

  13-05-2025 19:19
  A 10-year moratorium introduced by House Republicans would preempt state and local laws on artificial intelligence.
  
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• Gemini Is Coming to Google TV to Help You Find Your Next Binge

  13-05-2025 19:16
  Commentary: I'm not big on AI, but if it can save me from endlessly scrolling through Netflix and Hulu, I'm all ears.
  
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• tvOS 18.5 Adds Synchronized Dolby Atmos Playback for AirPlay and Bluetooth Speakers

  13-05-2025 19:12 via macrumors.com
  The tvOS 18.5 update that Apple released yesterday adds support for synchronizing Dolby Atmos playback to speakers over AirPlay or Bluetooth, according to Apple's release notes for the update.
  The feature could help address some persistent syncing issue that some Apple TV users have encountered when trying to play audio with Dolby Atmos. There are multiple complaints on Reddit and the Apple Support forums about Dolby Atmos audio syncing issues with sound bars and speakers, including those connec
  
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• Yes, We All Need a Break: Expect Record Crowds for Memorial Day Travel

  13-05-2025 19:10
  More than 45 million people will travel for the holiday weekend, according to AAA. Use these tips to save on your getaway.
  
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• Apple teams up with Universal Music Group to add Sound Therapy to Apple Music

  13-05-2025 19:05 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  May 15 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and Apple always uses the occasion to highlight some of the new accessibility features coming to iPhones and Macs. This year, Apple’s got another announcement to share: three new Sound Therapy playlists on Apple Music available now.The South Therapy experience consists of three playlists—Focus, Relax, and Sleep—that play music from UMG artists including Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, Kacey Musgraves, and others. The songs are
  
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• The 23 Best Disney Plus TV Shows You Should Absolutely Watch Right Now

  13-05-2025 19:04
  Marvel, Star Wars and everything in between.
  
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• Apple Music and Universal Music announce Sound Therapy

  13-05-2025 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  Apple Music and Universal Music Group are joining forces to create Sound Therapy, an innovative audio wellness collection.
  Apple Music is joining forces with Universal Music Group to introduce Sound Therapy, an innovative audio wellness collection designed to help listeners attain clearer focus, deeper relaxation, and better sleep.
  “For years, elevating music’s role in health and wellbeing has been a strategic priority for UMG, linked to a potentially significant commercial opportuni
  
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• Apple TV+ lands Jude Law and Andrew Garfield-led Siegfried & Roy limited series ‘Wild Things’

  13-05-2025 18:02 via macdailynews.com
  Jude Law and Andrew Garfield are set to star in and executive produce Apple TV+’s new limited series, “Wild Things.”
  Today, Apple TV+ announced it has landed “Wild Things,” a new limited series that will star BAFTA Award winner and Academy Award nominee Jude Law (“The Young Pope,” “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” upcoming “Black Rabbit”) and Tony Award winner and Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Andrew Garfield (“Under the Ba
  
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• Remotely Control Your iPhone Camera – No Apple Watch Needed

  13-05-2025 17:59 via macrumors.com
  Remotely controlling the shutter on your iPhone's camera lets you include yourself in the photo while avoiding the limitations of a selfie. For example, it allows you to take a picture of a wider scene with you included in the frame, which is ideal for landscape shots or group photos. If your iPhone is on a tripod, taking the shot remotely also reduces the risk of camera shake. Here's how to do it – and you don't need an Apple Watch.
  There are more ways than one to take a picture on your i
  
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• macOS 16’s new Magnifier app uses an iPhone to see far-away objects up close

  13-05-2025 17:49 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple on Tuesday announced several new Accessibility features coming to macOS later this year. The features will be part of macOS 16, which will be revealed at WWDC25 on June 9.The features are highlighted by a new Magnifier app with Continuity Camera functionality. Mac users are already familiar with Continuity Camera and its ability to use the iPhone’s camera as a webcam. Now, with the Magnifier app, a Mac can use the iPhone camera (or any other USB camera) to view the surroundi
  
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• Deals: 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air $154 off, M2 iPad Air $250 off, Find My wallet card $21, more

  13-05-2025 17:42 via 9to5mac.com
  While some of the major price drops on the latest M4 machines are starting to jump back up, we did spot one of the best prices to date on the 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air today at $154 off. From there we move over to a deep Amazon all-time low on the 512GB 11-inch M2 iPad Air with the Wi-Fi + Cell upgrade at $250 off, ongoing $100 price drops on the most affordable iPad mini 7 from $399, and some notable accessory deals – the official USB-C woven Apple Watch Magnetic Charger at $20 and this
  
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• The A17 Pro iPad mini is back down to its best-ever price

  13-05-2025 17:38 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’re looking for an ultra-portable, light, and long-lasting tablet with incredible performance and a gorgeous screen at a great price, look no further: Amazon is selling the iPad mini A17 Pro for $100 off today, bringing the price down to $399, its very best yet.This 8.3-inch tablet is faster than previous models as the A17 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM is ready for Apple Intelligence. Other parts of this laptop are equally impressive, including the gorgeous Liquid Retina display a
  
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• Apple Music launches Sound Therapy, a new ‘audio wellness’ feature

  13-05-2025 17:29 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has announced a new Apple Music offering in partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG): Sound Therapy is a unique new feature designed to “help listeners attain clearer focus, deeper relaxation, and better sleep.”more…
  
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• Apple previews new iPhone accessibility features coming in iOS 19

  13-05-2025 17:27 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple is expected to show off a whole new look for iOS 19 at WWDC on June 9, but before that day arrives, the company is previewing some of the features that won’t make it into the keynote. On Tuesday, Apple spotlighted several new accessibility features arriving for the iPhone this year.First and foremost, the App Store will now have Accessibility Nutrition Labels, which will “give users a new way to learn if an app will be accessible to them before they download it, a
  
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• Apple and Universal Music Announce 'Sound Therapy'

  13-05-2025 17:21 via macrumors.com
  Apple and Universal Music Group today jointly introduced a new "Sound Therapy" collection of wellness playlists, consisting of popular songs with added sound waves or white noise to help listeners focus, relax, and sleep better.
  Sound Therapy features three categories: Focus, Relax, and Sleep. The playlists include extended, instrumental, and reimagined versions of popular tracks from artists such as Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, Kacey Musgraves, and others.The playlists were crafted by a team of
  
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