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• Prehistoric wolf-sized otter had a surprisingly killer bite - CNET

  10-11-2017 22:42
  With the help of 3D modeling, scientists discover an ancient otter may have been a top dog among predators.
  
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• Turn 15 minutes into growth with a lifetime of Headway’s book summaries for $40

  03-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Just $39.99 (MSRP $299.95) with code SUMMARY20, you get lifetime access to Headway’s 15-minute summaries of today’s best nonfiction.Your TBR (to-be-read) list may be intimidating, but your schedule doesn’t have to be. With Headway Premium Lifetime, now just $39.99 with code SUMMARY20, you can finally absorb the world’s most valuable ideas—without carving out hours a day to finish entire books.Think of Headway as your personal &ldq
  
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• Apple’s ambitious 2026: Foldable iPhone, much smarter Siri, and a shift in iPhone releases

  02-01-2026 21:25 via macdailynews.com
  As 2026 begins, Apple is gearing up for one of its most transformative years in recent history, according to ongoing rumors and reports from MacRumors. The company is reportedly preparing to introduce its first foldable iPhone, a significantly upgraded Siri powered by large language models (LLM), and a potential change to its traditional annual iPhone launch cycle. These developments could mark a major evolution in Apple’s product strategy, focusing on innovative form factors, enhanced AI
  
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• Apple slashes Vision Pro production and marketing due to weak sales

  02-01-2026 19:46 via macdailynews.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook
  Apple’s ambitious foray into spatial computing with the $3,499 Vision Pro headset has hit significant roadblocks, as the company sharply reduces production and marketing efforts amid disappointing sales. High prices, a limited app ecosystem, comfort complaints, and short battery life have hindered mass adoption, underscoring the challenges of turning cutting-edge mixed-reality hardware into a mainstream success.
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• Jony Ive’s first OpenAI device said to be ‘audio-based’

  02-01-2026 18:26 via macdailynews.com
  OpenAI is intensifying its focus on audio artificial intelligence technologies, consolidating teams and overhauling its voice models to support an upcoming AI-powered personal device that emphasizes voice interaction over traditional screens.
  According to a report published on January 1, 2026, by The Information, OpenAI has unified its engineering, product, and research teams over the past two months to advance its audio AI capabilities. This internal reorganization aims to improve the company&
  
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• Low-Price 12.9-Inch MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Reportedly Launching Early This Year

  02-01-2026 18:08 via macrumors.com
  Apple plans to introduce a 12.9-inch MacBook in spring 2026, according to TrendForce.
  In a press release this week, the Taiwanese research firm said this MacBook will be aimed at the entry-level to mid-range market, with "competitive pricing."TrendForce did not share any further details about this MacBook, but the information that it shared lines up with several rumors about a more affordable MacBook, which is expected to be equipped with a version of the iPhone 16 Pro's A18 Pro chip. Apple is e
  
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• Check off your New Year’s resolution list with $100 off the Apple Watch Series 11

  02-01-2026 17:32 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  A new year has just begun, and with it comes a long list of resolutions. At the top of most of them is to get healthier and more fit, and the best way to get started is with an Apple Watch on your wrist. It just so happens that you can save $100 on one right now.Amazon is selling the 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 for $299, matching the best price we’ve seen. The Series 11 is Apple’s newest watch, having only been released a few months ago. It’s got the same beautiful desi
  
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• Apple needs a visionary QB again: It’s past time for game manager Tim Cook to hand off the ball

  02-01-2026 16:08 via macdailynews.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook (photo: David Paul Morris — Bloomberg/Getty Images)
  In American football, a “game manager” quarterback is one who protects the ball, executes the playbook, and keeps the scoreboard ticking through steady, conservative play. Tim Cook has been precisely that for Apple: an operations maestro who took the reins from the legendary Steve Jobs in 2011 and transformed the company into a financial juggernaut, ballooning its market cap from $350 billion to over $4 tril
  
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• Apple Announces New Fitness+ Workout Programs, Strava Challenge, and More

  02-01-2026 15:43 via macrumors.com
  Apple today announced a number of updates to Apple Fitness+ and activity with the Apple Watch.
  The key announcements include:New Year limited-edition award: Users can win the award by closing all three Activity Rings for seven days in a row in January."Quit Quitting" Strava challenge: Available in Strava throughout January, users who log 12 workouts anytime in the month will win an Apple Watch badge in the app. New multiweek programs: From January 5, the "Make Your Fitness Comeback program" will
  
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• Report: Apple Vision Pro Is Still Failing to Catch On

  02-01-2026 15:41 via macrumors.com
  Apple's Vision Pro headset is still failing to see appeal among consumers, according to a new report from the Financial Times.
  Data from IDC claims that Apple shipped 390,000 Vision Pro units in 2024. IDC expected Apple to ship just 45,000 new Vision Pro units in the latest quarter of 2025. The Financial Times stressed that this compares to millions of iPhones, iPads and MacBooks sold each quarter. Luxshare, the Vision Pro's assembler, apparently halted production of the headset at the start of
  
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• 'Clicks Communicator' Unveiled — Will You Carry This With Your iPhone?

  02-01-2026 15:35 via macrumors.com
  The company behind the BlackBerry-like Clicks Keyboard accessory for the iPhone today unveiled a new Android 16 smartphone called the Clicks Communicator.
  The purpose-built device is designed to be used as a second phone alongside your iPhone, with the intended focus being communication over content consumption. It runs a custom Android launcher that offers a curated selection of messaging apps like Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, and Gmail directly on the home screen.
  "Communicator is to a smartphon
  
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• Stay active in the new year with Apple Watch and Apple Fitness+

  02-01-2026 15:32 via macdailynews.com
  This month, Apple Fitness+ is introducing new ways to stay active and motivated to kick off 2026, including a new lineup of workout programs, Artist Spotlight workouts, and new guests in Time to Walk.
  Apple Watch is the ultimate fitness and health companion to support users in reaching and maintaining their goals in 2026. And this month, new programs are coming to Apple Fitness+, the award-winning fitness and wellness service, to help users stay active.
  Apple Watch offers daily fitness motivatio
  
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• Will Apple kick off 2026 with a bang or a whimper?

  02-01-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The start of the year is typically rather slow for Apple. The company rarely releases new hardware in January, and the OS updates that land during the first few weeks are generally versions that bring only very minor tweaks, setting up bigger releases in the spring.Apple will likely follow the same pattern in 2026. There’s an outside chance of some new hardware, but while some straggler releases could arrive this month, we think Apple will wait until March or April to launch its f
  
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• 2026 Apple Watch preview: 7 things I expect (and hope) to see next year

  02-01-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  All things considered, 2025 was a good year for the Apple Watch: we got three new models, and I gave two of them strongly positive reviews. (I haven’t tried the Ultra 3 yet, but it’s probably decent too, if a little bulky for my suburban tastes.) It just wasn’t an exciting year.The Series 11, as excellent as it is, features very few changes from last year’s Series 10. And while the Apple Watch SE 3 offers a plethora of valuable upgrades, they’re new to the
  
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• Lifetime access to lessons in 41 languages is now only $90 (reg. $299.99)

  02-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Learn up to 41 new languages with lifetime access to Mondly, now only $90.Learning a new language takes time, but it might not have to. Mondly is a new language-learning tool that focuses on speed and fluency, helping you quickly absorb lessons from 41 different languages. Right now, a lifetime subscription is also on sale for only $89.99 (reg. $299.99).Mondly uses short, interactive lessons that feel more like quick conversations than classroom drills. You wo
  
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• What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2026?

  01-01-2026 20:52 via macrumors.com
  As we shared in our annual What to Expect Guide yesterday, 2026 is going to be a busy year for Apple. There are a lot of firsts in development, including the first foldable iPhone and the first OLED MacBook, plus an all new home hub device that will kick off Apple's major expansion into smart home devices and robotics.
  We'll get new M5 Macs and new iPads early in the year, along with an updated ‌iPhone‌ 17e. In the spring, we're expecting iOS 26.4 with the revamped version of Siri, and
  
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• No iPhone 18 Launch This Year, Reports Suggest

  01-01-2026 17:43 via macrumors.com
  Apple is not expected to release a standard iPhone 18 model this year, according to a growing number of reports that suggest the company is planning a significant change to its long-standing annual iPhone launch cycle.
  Despite the immense success of the iPhone 17 in 2025, the ‌iPhone 18‌ is not expected to arrive until the spring of 2027, leaving the ‌iPhone 17‌ in the lineup as the latest standard model for over 18 months. This would mark the first time Apple skips an entire
  
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• Copilot Money brings clarity to your finances, now on the web

  01-01-2026 16:04 via 9to5mac.com
  Copilot Money is an award-winning app that brings a personal approach to managing your finances. It ties together your entire financial life into a beautifully-designed app that has been recognized by Apple on countless occasions.Plus, Copilot Money is now available on the web so you can access it from anywhere.Copilot Money is exclusively offering 9to5Mac readers an extended two-month free trial with code 9TO5MAC. Plus, you can save 26% on Copilot Money’s annual plan when you subscribe on
  
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• From iPhone Fold to a touchscreen Mac, Apple’s 2026 is going to be epic

  01-01-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  When all is said and done, I doubt anyone will cite 2025 as a key year in the history of Apple. The company admitted that it couldn’t deliver on a promise it made back in 2024, and it shipped a bunch of impressive but incremental improvements to its existing hardware devices. The iPhone Air is a fun product, but is hardly setting the world on fire. 2025 was, above all else… a year.On the other hand, 2026 feels like it will be momentous for Apple in numerous areas. After a f
  
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• Best Apple Watch 2026: Which model is best for you

  01-01-2026 10:48 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldWhich Apple Watch is best for you?Choosing the best Apple Watch in 2026 depends on how you’ll use it day to day. If you want an all-around everyday smartwatch with the latest features, the Apple Watch Series 11 is the best pick for most people. If you’re into extreme sports or outdoor adventures, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 offers rugged performance and extra battery life. For budget-conscious buyers who still want solid performance and core health tracking, the Apple Watch SE 3
  
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• Make learning a new language the resolution you actually keep with this exclusive Babbel offer

  01-01-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Start the new year off right with a lifetime of Babbel on sale for $159 with code LEARN until 11:59pm Pacific on January 11 — 14 languages, thousands of lessons, and zero monthly fees.
  Unlimited Babbel access for life across all 14 languages (Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more)Quick lessons designed by expert linguists to build real-world conversation skills quicklySpeech-recognition technology to help with pronunciation that sound
  
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• Apple Shares 'Detectives' Ad Promoting iPhone 17 Pro Camera

  01-01-2026 00:57 via macrumors.com
  Apple today shared a new "Shot on iPhone" ad promoting the 8x optical zoom feature on the iPhone 17 Pro and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max.
  The ad includes a series of quick zooms to show off what the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ models can do. Apple's video description highlight the 200mm focal length of the lens.
  With an equivalent 200 mm focal length, the 8x optical-quality zoom makes this our longest iPhone Telephoto ever. So you can get dramatically closer with iPhone 17 Pro.
  8x zoom is a new f
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 31, 2025 – What’s next for Apple Fitness+? 

  31-12-2025 23:35 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 Roborock: Save on Roborock’s flagship vacuums — but hurry, these deals won’t last long!more…
  
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• VSCO Capture can now shoot video, just in time for New Year’s

  31-12-2025 22:21 via 9to5mac.com
  You can now shoot video from the VSCO Capture app, and apply more than 50 VSCO filter presets as you’re doing it. Here are the details.more…
  
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• iOS 26.2 has two CarPlay improvements, here’s what’s new

  31-12-2025 21:44 via 9to5mac.com
  iOS 26.2 is the latest iPhone update, with excellent new features for Reminders, Podcasts, and Apple Music. There are also a couple key CarPlay changes in iOS 26.2, here’s what’s new.more…
  
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• All the new products Apple released in 2025

  31-12-2025 21:26 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple released a ton of new hardware this year, ranging from new iPhones to iPads to Macs and more. Here’s a recap of all the new products Apple introduced this year.more…
  
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• Two iPhone 17 Pro features could be added to the iPhone Air 2

  31-12-2025 20:40 via 9to5mac.com
  iPhone 17 Pro has proven a huge hit with users, whereas the iPhone Air—despite strong reviews from owners—has reportedly sold poorly. But rumors indicate two iPhone 17 Pro features could be added to the iPhone Air 2, which might help the next-generation product prove more successful.more…
  
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• Everything Apple Is Releasing in 2026: iPhone Fold, LLM Siri, Low-Cost MacBook and More

  31-12-2025 19:39 via macrumors.com
  If rumors are accurate, 2026 is going to be a huge year for Apple. We're expecting the first foldable iPhone, an all-new home hub device, updated displays, and possibly, the first OLED MacBook Pro and the first AI smart glasses.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Apple will split its ‌iPhone‌ launches, introduce a low-cost MacBook, and debut a much smarter, LLM-based version of Siri. In our 2026 guide, we've outlined everything we know about the new products com
  
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• New Apple TV 4K is coming: Here’s what the rumors say

  31-12-2025 19:06 via 9to5mac.com
  A new Apple TV 4K has long been rumored, and current expectations are for a launch in early 2026. Here’s what rumors say is coming.more…
  
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• What's Happening With the Mac Pro?

  31-12-2025 18:59 via macrumors.com
  Apple hasn't updated the Mac Pro since 2023, and according to recent rumors, there's no update coming in the near future. In fact, Apple might be finished with the ‌Mac Pro‌.
  Bloomberg recently said that the ‌Mac Pro‌ is "on the back burner" and has been "largely written off" by Apple. Apple apparently views the more compact Mac Studio as the ideal high-end pro-level desktop, and it has almost replaced the ‌Mac Pro‌.Apple is working on an M5 Ultra chip that will com
  
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