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• Save 15% on this smart padlock you unlock with your fingerprint (or a key) - CNET

  11-09-2020 22:29
  
  Benjilock got its start on Shark Tank and now has two padlocks, including a small TSA-approved travel lock.
  
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• Get a 44mm Apple Watch SE 3 with or without 5G for just $249

  08-06-2026 15:10 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple Watch SE 3View Deal
  Apple’s stylish Watch SE 3 with both GPS and cellular connection is as affordable as the regular GPS version. Instead of shelling out $329 for the 44mm model, you can grab one for a mere $249 right now, which also happens to be the very best price we’ve seen for this model. It’s also the same price Amazon is selling the non-That cellular ability is what makes this deal worth every penny. You don’t need to have your phone with you to take
  
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• WWDC last-minute rumors: Finder Guy, Liquid Glass, and lots of Siri

  08-06-2026 11:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Welcome to WWDC day! In just a few hours (10am PT to be exact), Apple will kick off its 2026 World Wide Developers Conference with a jam-packed, wide-ranging keynote that outlines its plans for the next 12 months: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26, along with our first look at the new Siri and upgraded Apple Intelligence.You can follow along with the announcements and watch the event with our live blog, but until then, we’re still looking for any cl
  
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• Running Windows on your Mac? If you’re coding, you need this $33 Microsoft tool (MSRP $500)

  08-06-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Conquer coding with this license to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026, now only $32.97 (MSRP $499.99) through June 14.If you’re wading into the world of coding, you need the right tools. Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 can be your one-stop shop for building apps, creating websites, and developing software more efficiently.Right now, you can make coding a lot easier with this software for just $32.97 until June 14.There’s now a smarter
  
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• Apple event live blog: Latest WWDC news and rumors before Monday’s keynote

  07-06-2026 23:23 via macworld.com
  
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  Tomorrow (Monday, June 8), Apple will kick off WWDC with a keynote presentation that outlines all of the new features across its family of devices: iOS, iPadOS, macOS. watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. What will Apple have in store for this year’s show? Will there be any surprises? This live blog will be your one-stop source for all things Apple this coming week, so stay tuned!Watch the WWDC keynote right hereApple has posted a placeholder page for its keynote livestream on YouTube, wh
  
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• The 5 most important WWDC announcements I’m hoping to see Monday

  07-06-2026 16:15 via macworld.com
  
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  WWDC is the year’s most exciting event for the Apple community. Of course, September is when the new iPhones come out, but WWDC is when Apple unveils the ideas that will shape the next 12 months of its ecosystem. Not only that, but we even get to try out many of these announcements right after they’re unveiled in the developer betas.And this year seems particularly important. Following the ambitious yet chaotic rollout of Apple Intelligence in 2024, WWDC 2026 is rumored to b
  
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• I hate AI. What have you got for me, Apple?

  07-06-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The problem with tech trends is you can’t easily tell in the moment which ones are going to have a lasting impact. In retrospect it seems obvious that 3D printers were going to upend multiple industries and 3D TVs just… weren’t. But both, rather inexplicably in the latter case, were hailed as the future by legions of impassioned evangelists.If we drew up a scale of long-term relevance, with MP3s at one end and NFTs at the other, where would AI sit? Bearing in mind the
  
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• I hate AI. Speak to me, Apple

  07-06-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The problem with tech trends is you can’t easily tell in the moment which ones are going to have a lasting impact. In retrospect it seems obvious that 3D printers were going to upend multiple industries and 3D TVs just… weren’t. But both, rather inexplicably in the latter case, were hailed as the future by legions of impassioned evangelists.If we drew up a scale of long-term relevance, with MP3s at one end and NFTs at the other, where would AI sit? Bearing in mind the
  
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• Attention planners—10TB of Internxt Cloud Storage is just $269.97 today only

  07-06-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Internxt gives you 10TB of encrypted cloud storage for life for $269.97 (reg. $2,900) through today only.At a certain point, cloud storage subscriptions start feeling less like “technology” and more like a utility bill you forgot you agreed to years ago.A few bucks here for photos. More for backups. Another upgrade because your laptop is full again. Suddenly you’re renting digital closet space forever. That’s why Internxt’s 10TB l
  
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• Google Chrome breaks its own speed records on macOS Tahoe

  06-06-2026 15:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Google has posted benchmarks from its own testing with its Chrome browser on the Mac, and the results show a nice speed improvement. In Speedometer 3.1 tests, Chrome posted a score of 61, which is a 5 percent improvement over results posted a year ago. Chrome also recorded a score of 469 in JetStream 3 tests, which is a 10 percent increase.While a 5 to 10 percent increase doesn’t seem like much, consider that last year, Google reported a 22 percent Speedometer improvement from 202
  
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• Trade your monthly Microsoft 365 bill for a $44.97 lifetime Office license

  06-06-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac for $44.97 through June 14 and stop paying recurring subscription fees for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more.The best productivity software is the kind that helps you get work done without charging you a monthly fee forever. Right now, Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac is on sale for $44.97 through June 14, giving Mac users a lifetime license that only has to be paid for once
  
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• This $40 tool helps you discover Mac features you’ve been missing out on

  06-06-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get the most out of your Mac with this lifetime license to MacPilot, on sale now for $39.99 (MSRP $99).Are you making the most of your Mac? Even if you’re a Mac expert, you may not realize all your device can really do. MacPilot changes that — allowing you to unlock some of the coolest Apple features that are hidden from view.Right now, you can lock in major savings and get a lifetime license to MacPilot for only $39.99.Access hidden Mac
  
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• Steve Jobs’ Apple Retail Store chief Ron Johnson: ‘Apple is going to win on AI’

  05-06-2026 22:13 via macdailynews.com
  
  Steve Jobs’ former retail chief Ron Johnson believes Apple is poised to dominate artificial intelligence, largely because the iPhone will be the main device where most people experience it — and the company is partnering smartly to deliver a unique experience. Yet as Apple prepares to unveil a major Siri overhaul at its developer conference next week, built on Google’s Gemini technology, the real test will be whether it can finally transform its long-criticized chatbot into a
  
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• macOS 27: What’s new in next Mac update being unveiled at WWDC Monday

  05-06-2026 21:48 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  On June 8, Apple will officially reveal the follow-up to macOS 27 Tahoe, followed by a months-long beta cycle, and the official release of the new operating system in the fall.As for what to expect, since the development is all in-house at Apple, leaks aren’t as prevalent as hardware, so a lot of the features are seen for the first time at the WWDC keynote. However, we’ve heard about big changes to how Siri is implemented, along with tweaks to the Liquid Glass UI that was re
  
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• New iOS 27 designs reportedly coming to these iPhone apps

  05-06-2026 21:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 27 will be unveiled in mere days, and rumors indicate the update will bring new design changes in big and small ways to a variety of iPhone apps. Here’s what’s coming.more…
  
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• iOS 27: Everything we know about the 2026 iPhone update

  05-06-2026 20:59 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple is still wrapping up development of iOS 26, but is already hard at work on the next major iPhone operating system release: iOS 27.
  With an unveiling coming in early June at WWDC, we’ve already heard a few rumors about what the next OS will have in store for our iPhones when it is released in September 2026. We also have an Apple WWDC event live blog where we will be sharing expert commentary and our immediate reactions and what the news means to you.iOS 27 could be one of Ap
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot launches a battery-powered standing fan with Apple Home integration

  05-06-2026 20:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Fans are one of those categories where true innovation is kind of hard to find. Ultimately, it’s just there to cool things and circulate air. SwitchBot recently launched its new SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan, which caught my eye for its built-in battery and Matter (and therefore Apple Home) compatibility. Let’s take a closer look at what this portable fan actually offers and what you need to know before picking one up.more…
  
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• Lil Finder Guy pet was the gateway to building my own Mac apps with Codex

  05-06-2026 20:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  At the start of May, OpenAI released a playful feature inside its Codex desktop app for creating a virtual pet.This silly little addition solved my biggest challenge with Codex: what should I do with it? My first real task with Codex was putting together a virtual Lil Finder Guy for fun.A month later, I’m using two Mac apps that Codex built at my direction. Toying around with Codex Pets was the gateway for me to better understand its capabilities.
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• With a new CEO incoming, Apple’s AI do-over starts Monday

  05-06-2026 20:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple kicks off Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8th
  Apple has reached a pivotal moment. When outgoing CEO Tim Cook takes the stage for the keynote at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, it is expected to be his final major public appearance in the role.
  His successor, John Ternus — a product person — is already making moves.
  This year’s WWDC is poised to be Apple’s second major push to define its artificial intelligence strategy. The com
  
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• iPadOS 27: Four new iPad features being announced next week

  05-06-2026 19:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s big WWDC keynote is almost here, and rumors indicate iPadOS 27’s unveiling will bring these four new features—plus a lot more.more…
  
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• Apple TV this week: ‘Cape Fear’ is now streaming

  05-06-2026 19:06 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content.There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s service, too. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our list of upcoming Apple TV shows and movies.Updated June 5, 2026: Cape Fear is now streaming. Mentioned IN THIS storyAppl
  
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• Touch ID coming to iPhone Ultra this fall, here’s why

  05-06-2026 18:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This fall, Apple is launching a new foldable iPhone that rumors say will be called iPhone Ultra. And one of the more curious features of iPhone Ultra is the use of Touch ID instead of Face ID. Here’s why Apple’s reportedly making the switch.more…
  
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• Watch this Franken-Neo come alive with official Apple parts

  05-06-2026 18:39 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  One of the cool things about the MacBook Neo is that it’s designed so the user can repair it if needed. You can order parts online and use Apple’s manuals to, say, replace a broken trackpad. But as it turns out, Apple doesn’t require you to buy the same-colored parts as your MacBook Neo. You could, for example, buy a Citrus trackpad for your Indigo Neo or mix-and-match keycaps to create a multi-colored rainbow MacBook Neo.That’s exactly what Antonio G. Di Benedet
  
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• CalDigit TS5 and Element 5 Hub Review: Two Thunderbolt 5 Docks for Apple's Latest Macs

  05-06-2026 18:30 via macrumors.com
  
  CalDigit is best known for its docks and hubs, and it has two options designed for Apple's latest Macs. I reviewed the larger $500 20-port TS5 Plus last summer, and for the last couple of weeks, I've been testing the $400 15-port TS5 that launched a bit later than the premium model, and the smaller $250 Element 5 Hub.
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  The TS5 is probably the Thunderbolt 5 dock that I would recommend if someone on the street came up to me and asked which Thunderbolt 5 dock to buy. It's smaller and takes up le
  
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• Apple Arcade in June: Four new games added to the service

  05-06-2026 18:28 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t a little different from the likes of PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. If you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers.Updated June 5, 2026: There are four new games on the service this month: Coffee Inc. 2+, Free Cell Solitaire: Card Game+, Mini Football Legends, and My Talking Tom 2+.What is Apple Arcade?Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, M
  
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• Farewell to a ‘Ted Lasso’ icon: Anthony Head passes away at 72

  05-06-2026 18:22 via macdailynews.com
  
  Anthony Head as the wise Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (left) and as the slick Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso (right).
  Fans of “Ted Lasso” are mourning the loss of Anthony Head, the talented British actor best known in the Apple TV series as Rupert Mannion — the wealthy, often antagonistic former owner of AFC Richmond whose complex presence added depth, drama, and plenty of tension to the beloved comedy.
  Head died peacefully at the age of 72 from complications due to pn
  
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• WWDC top 5: Here’s what I can’t wait for Apple to announce Monday

  05-06-2026 18:04 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  WWDC is the year’s most exciting event for the Apple community. Of course, September is when the new iPhones come out, but WWDC is when Apple unveils the ideas that will shape the next 12 months of its ecosystem. Not only that, but we even get to try out many of these announcements right after they’re unveiled in the developer betas.And this year seems particularly important. Following the ambitious yet chaotic rollout of Apple Intelligence in 2024, WWDC 2026 is rumored to b
  
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• AirPods 4 are down to a cool $99 for those hot summer beats

  05-06-2026 18:01 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldApple AirPods 4View Deal
  Summer is nearly here, and just in time, Apple’s AirPods 4 are down to $99 from $129, the lowest they’ve been all year. They briefly dipped lower for Black Friday 2025, so this isn’t an all-time best, but $99 is a strong number for Apple’s current standard earbuds and an easy entry point if you’ve been holding out.If you absolutely hate earbuds with silicone tips, then you’ll love the fit of AirPods 4. When using them for long
  
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• Smart home diary: A fresh look as I start again in my new home

  05-06-2026 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  I’ve recently completed what must be a strong contender for the longest-running saga in selling one home and buying another. I won’t bore you with the details, but the entire process from start to finish was two years almost exactly to the day. I have sadly sacrificed my former spectacular city view but let’s just say it was a good move.I set an ambitious target of a fortnight for completing all the main home improvement work on my new apartment, and so far seem to be getting p
  
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• Apple’s big AI redemption at WWDC 2026: Overhauled Siri, iOS 27, macOS 27, and more set for reveal on Monday

  05-06-2026 18:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple kicks off Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8th
  Apple is gearing up for what could be one of its most important Worldwide Developers Conferences in years. On Monday, June 8, 2026, the company will take the stage at WWDC to unveil a revamped Siri digital assistant, a host of new artificial intelligence capabilities, and the next generation of its operating systems — including iOS 27, macOS 27, and updates across iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.
  Two years after its initial Ap
  
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