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• 8 Amazing Pet Gadgets to Get Your Good Boy or Girl

  12-12-2024 23:55
  
  From cameras that toss treats while you're gone to stuffed animals with heart, here are eight tools to help you care for your pet.
  
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• NASA Now Knows Why Its Mars Helicopter Crashed

  12-12-2024 23:45
  
  The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter was confused by the featureless, rippled ground below it.
  
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• King Charles III visits Apple’s U.K. headquarters

  12-12-2024 23:27 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook welcomes King Charles III to Battersea Power Station, Apple’s U.K. headquarters in London.
  On Thursday, December 12, King Charles III visited Apple’s Battersea office in London to meet Apple employees, members of the British creative community, and students who have learned vital new skills like coding from educational programs supported by Apple and U.K.-based nonprofit The King’s Trust.
  The historic Battersea Power Station has been Apple’s U.K. headqu
  
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• I Fried Chicken in an Air Fryer and It Was So Simple

  12-12-2024 23:27
  
  Ditch the hot oil and grease. The air fryer can still get a crispy coating on chicken. Here's how.
  
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• My Automatic Coffee Maker Is Like Having a Live-in Barista and It's 38% Off

  12-12-2024 23:25
  
  I've been testing the TK-02 coffee maker for months and now I can't imagine life without it.
  
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• Apple is about to switch to its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip

  12-12-2024 23:22 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple is getting ready to replace the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips in its products, currently supplied by Broadcom, with a chip of its own design. According to a new report from Bloomberg, the company has been hard at work on this project for several years and should start rolling out the chips in products beginning in 2025.The chip is separate from the in-house cellular 5G modem, which will eventually replace parts from Qualcomm, though the two projects are intended to work together in an
  
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• YouTube TV Gets Major Price Hike

  12-12-2024 23:13 via macrumors.com
  
  YouTube today sent out emails to YouTube TV subscribers, letting them know about an upcoming price increase for the service. Starting on January 13, 2025, YouTube TV will cost $82.99 per month for the base plan, up from $72.99 per month.
  Prices are increasing so that YouTube can "keep up with the rising cost of content" and investments in the quality of its service. YouTube says that it is committed to bringing features like unlimited DVR storage and multiview to customers.YouTube TV subscribers
  
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• Tim Cook visits Apple UK headquarters with King Charles III

  12-12-2024 23:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday visited Apple’s UK headquarters accompanied by His Majesty King Charles III. Cook, who has been spending a few days in London, took the opportunity to invite the king to visit the company’s offices and meet with students from local educational programs supported by Apple.more…
  
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• Apple Intelligence features come to Keynote, Pages, and Numbers

  12-12-2024 23:08 via macdailynews.com
  
  iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 bring new features to Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
  Apple today updated Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for Mac and iOS with support for Apple Intelligence features like ChatGPT Siri integration, Writing Tools, and Image Playground that were delivered on Wednesday with the company’s iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 updates.
  Juli Clover for MacRumors:‎All three apps support Writing Tools for proofreading, summarizing,
  
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• Netflix CEO to appear in cameo role in upcoming Apple TV+ comedy

  12-12-2024 23:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The upcoming Seth Rogen comedy The Studio will feature a surprise appearance from Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. Despite the series being ordered by Apple TV+, Rogen explained to Vanity Fair that Sarandos agreed to feature in one of its rival streamer’s work as a favor. Rogen described the ask as a long shot, but as they say, you never got nothing unless you ask.
  The Studio is a ten-part satirical comedy about the machinations of a movie studio that is trying to stay relevant; in the show, Roge
  
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• Stearns & Foster Lux Estate Mattress Review 2024: Experts Test Handcrafted Comfort, Available Online or In-Store

  12-12-2024 23:00
  
  This is one of the most popular mattresses from a reputable luxury brand. Here’s who we think will love it.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 12, 2024 – visionOS 2.2 upgrades and more

  12-12-2024 22:46 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.From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLIDAY! Visit 9to5mac.com/join to sign up.more…
  
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• WhatsApp announces improvements to audio and video calls

  12-12-2024 22:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  WhatsApp on Thursday announced a series of improvements coming soon to audio and video calls just in time for the holiday season. According to Meta, users can expect better call quality, as well as some other new features – so read on as we detail what’s coming.more…
  
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• Microsoft Is Rolling Out the Ability to Share Files Between iPhones and Windows PCs

  12-12-2024 22:40
  
  If you're registered to the Windows Insider program, you can start testing it out.
  
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• 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy a New Mattress

  12-12-2024 22:36
  
  This mattress-buying guide will help you pick the right bed for better sleep.
  
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• iOS 18.2 Is Here, but Do This Before You Update Your iPhone

  12-12-2024 22:28
  
  Before you install iOS 18.2, make sure you have a solid backup in place.
  
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• The Best Budget Smart Speaker of 2024 Is Even Better at 54% Off

  12-12-2024 22:22
  
  You can get your hands on the convenient fifth-generation Echo Dot for a record-low $23 right now.
  
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• Holiday Savings Are Here and Now You Can Snag a 55-Inch TCL 4K TV for Only $228

  12-12-2024 22:13
  
  Deck out your living room with this deal on a 55-inch TV.
  
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• Apple Has Just a Few Weeks Left to Launch CarPlay 2 in 2024 as Planned

  12-12-2024 22:05 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's website continues to state that the first vehicle models with support for next-generation CarPlay will "arrive in 2024," but with less than three weeks remaining in the year, time is running short for the company to meet that objective.
  One reason to remain optimistic is that a similar situation played out last year. Apple said the first vehicles with next-generation CarPlay would be previewed in late 2023, and while that seemed more and more unlikely as the year-end approached, Aston Ma
  
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• Velvet Caviar has dozens of adorable iPhone 16 cases, save 20% for a limited time

  12-12-2024 22:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Velvet Caviar puts aesthetics and style first, with tons of cool case options for your iPhone 16. Their cases boast trendy patterns, vibrant colors, and top-quality craftsmanship. They also prioritize durability while keeping a nice look, assuring your iPhone stays protected. Their cases are also crafted using premium materials, assuring your phone and case can hold up against scratches, drops, and everyday wear.Plus, for a limited time, you can snag 20% off using code 9to5Mac. There’s als
  
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• The Game Awards 2024: How to Watch, Nominees, Winners and More

  12-12-2024 21:56
  
  The biggest night in gaming is happening Thursday.
  
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• Rumor Replay: Cellular Macs, Vision Pro gaming, Apple home launches, more

  12-12-2024 21:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and commentary. Today: new home devices, cellular Macs, gaming controllers for Vision Pro, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.more…
  
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• I Found $10 JLab Earbuds That Can Still Arrive for Christmas

  12-12-2024 21:45
  
  These budget earbuds are great stocking stuffers or white elephant gifts for anyone looking to save money on last-minute holiday shopping.
  
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• Get a New E-Bike in Time for Christmas With Options Starting at Just $629

  12-12-2024 21:41
  
  Score great deals on Vanpowers e-bikes at Wellbots for the holidays -- and CNET readers get an extra 10% off with our exclusive code.
  
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• Need a Holiday Movie? You Can Now Watch 'Red One' at Home

  12-12-2024 21:32
  
  Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans seek out a missing man with the bag in the Prime Video offering.
  
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• T-Mobile’s New Internet Plans Are Here, Now With Free Hulu and Paramount Plus

  12-12-2024 21:31
  
  Along with a faster router, T-Mobile's $70 monthly plan now comes with free streaming subscriptions.
  
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• Prime Members Can Snag This 4-in-1 Wall Charger at a Record-Low Price

  12-12-2024 21:26
  
  It has four USB ports, protections against overheating and it's on sale for just $30 -- a $26 discount.
  
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• This Life-Changing Device Helps Track Your Wallet, Keys and Luggage, and It's on Sale for as Little as $13

  12-12-2024 21:18
  
  Tile Mate trackers ensure that you will never lose your belongings again, and right now you can pick one up starting at just $13.
  
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• Save $200 on any MacBook Air model you want right now

  12-12-2024 21:18 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The Apple MacBook Air M3, which we called “simply the best,” is on sale for $200 off at Amazon right now, a sweet price point that has us wanting to add it to the cart. Our favorite is the 15-inch model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for $1,299, but all sizes and configurations of both the 15-inch Air and the 13-inch model have the same discount.That means you can get a brand-new M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of storage for as low as $899 and the M2 model for a staggering
  
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• Stanley Recalls 2.6 Million of Its Famous Cups Due to Burn Hazard: See Which Ones

  12-12-2024 21:17
  
  If one of these Stanley cups is in your cupboard, stop using it and request a free replacement lid.
  
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• Quick, Change These 8 Settings on Your iPhone After Upgrading to iOS 18.2

  12-12-2024 21:05
  
  These are the first actions I took after downloading the latest iPhone software.
  
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• NASA Mars Rover Delivers Triumphant First Photos From Crater Rim

  12-12-2024 21:04
  
  NASA's Perseverance rover celebrated the end of a tough climb out of the Jezero Crater on Mars with new images and a new science campaign.
  
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• Fountain of Youth: 3 Anti-Aging Exercises for a Better You

  12-12-2024 21:00
  
  These exercises will help you age gracefully and retain your strength.
  
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• The Holy Grail of Blu-Ray Players Is Still on Sale, Perfect for Film and TV Buffs

  12-12-2024 20:54
  
  Lavish your physical media with the best possible treatment at a sizable discount on the impressive Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Blu-ray player.
  
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• Apple reviving its discontinued AirPort router has never looked more likely

  12-12-2024 20:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Once upon a time, Apple made Wi-Fi routers called AirPorts. But the company abandoned the router scene with its last AirPort discontinued in 2018. Now, a slew of recent rumors provide hope that a new AirPort could be on the way.more…
  
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• Character.Ai Introduces New Protections Following Growing Lawsuits Over Teen Safety

  12-12-2024 20:51
  
  The company has created a separate model for teens, but more advanced parental controls won't be available until next year.
  
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• Best Google Pixel Deals: Get Serious Savings on New and Previous-Gen Android Phones

  12-12-2024 20:50
  
  Pick up a new Pixel 9 for free and shop the best bargains out there on older, but still excellent, Google phones.
  
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• Apple will be the first company valued at $4 trillion – analyst

  12-12-2024 20:31 via macdailynews.com
  
  Just as it was the first company with a market valuation of $1 trillion, $2 trillion, and $3 trillion, Apple will be the first company to hit a $4 trillion market cap, says Wedbush Securities’ Dan Ives.
  Adam Clark for Barron’s:‎Apple will be the first company to ever reach a market valuation of $4 trillion, swiftly followed by Nvidia and Microsoft, according to Ives. That’s a triple endorsement for AI to boost devices, chips, and software sales. And the analyst’s ent
  
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• iWork just entered the Apple Intelligence era

  12-12-2024 20:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple released the second round of AI features powered by Apple Intelligence this week through iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia. Now it’s the iWork suite of productivity apps that has an Apple Intelligence update ready for the world.more…
  
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• Keynote, Pages, and Numbers Get Apple Intelligence Features

  12-12-2024 20:28 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today updated Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for Mac and iOS with support for Apple Intelligence features like ChatGPT Siri integration, Writing Tools, and Image Playground that were largely introduced in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2.
  All three apps support Writing Tools for proofreading, summarizing, rewriting, and composing text, with the latter feature relying on ChatGPT. ‌Siri‌ is able to use ChatGPT to answer questions about what's in presentations, documents,
  
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• Don't Procrastinate on Filling Out the 2025–26 FAFSA if You Need Money for College

  12-12-2024 20:25
  
  Some financial aid is distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis, so submit this free form as soon as you can.
  
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• Apple modem roadmap, Apple Watch satellite connectivity, OLED MacBook Pro

  12-12-2024 20:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLIDAY! Visit 9to5mac.com/join to sign up.Benjamin and Chance discuss why Apple is so keen on ditching Qualcomm and using its own modems in the iPhone, why the natural progression for the Apple Watch Ultra is satellite connectivity and get excited over rumors that the upcoming OLED MacBook Pro will replace the notch with a hole-punch cuto
  
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• Leaked iPhone 17 frame shows wide, Pixel-style camera bump

  12-12-2024 20:14 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  We’ve heard for some time that the iPhone 17—either the entire line or just the new “Air” variant—will change up the iconic design of Apple’s phone with a new centered camera bump. Now, thanks to an alleged leaked image (shown above) of the phone’s frame out of the supply chain from a Weibo user, we have our first idea of what it might look like.The text of the accompanying post (machine-translated from Chinese) is, “The frame of the new i
  
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• Anker Kicks Off Massive Holiday Sale With Up to 40% Off Sitewide, Charger Bundles, Mystery Gifts, and More

  12-12-2024 20:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Anker recently kicked off a big holiday sale, which is set to run through Christmas day. This sale includes notable discounts on portable chargers, USB-C hubs, cables, and more.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Anker. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.There are a few bonus offers during this event as well, including festive gift bundles aimed at family members, friends, and co-workers. If you enter your emai
  
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• Apple's 10th-Gen iPad Is Down to Just $279, So Don't Miss Out

  12-12-2024 20:11
  
  You can still get the 2022 version of the 10th-gen iPad for well under $300, and it arrives in time to put under the tree for yourself or someone you love.
  
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• How Long Does a Home Battery Last? How to Get the Most Out of Your Home’s Backup Power

  12-12-2024 20:00
  
  A home battery can help you keep your home and devices running during a power outage, but how long will one last? Find out how to extend the life of your backup power battery.
  
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• ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode adding video and screen sharing input (plus a Santa mode)

  12-12-2024 19:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  OpenAI has unveiled two new ChatGPT features today as part of its 12 days of OpenAI campaign. Notably, ChatGPT is learning how to include video input and screen sharing in voice conversation. And while the firm is feeling festive, there’s a fun new Santa mode arriving just in time for the holidays.more…
  
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• Arzopa Z1RC Monitor Review: Affordable, Portable and Well Built

  12-12-2024 19:46
  
  It's hard to argue with a sharp 16-inch portable monitor with good color, a sturdy frame and a street price of just over $100 -- even if it doesn't quite live up to its specs.
  
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• Gurman: New Apple TV and HomePod mini on track for 2025 release, will use Apple networking chip

  12-12-2024 19:24 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple is reportedly preparing to take another significant step in its silicon independence journey, according to Mark Gurman reporting for Bloomberg. The shift is expected to first appear in refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini hardware as soon as the upcoming year.more…
  
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• Holiday Deals Under $25: Shop More Than 50 Budget-Friendly Stocking Stuffers

  12-12-2024 19:22
  
  Shop affordable gadgets, simple home decor and other affordable bargains that you can have delivered in time for Christmas.
  
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