Apple says it will send threat alerts to customers who potentially targeted by the NSO Group’s controversial Pegasus spyware. Cupertino on Tuesday announced that it is suing NSO Group over the tools the Israeli company develops and sells to governments to spy on iPhone owners. Apple’s alerts to affected iPhone users are another effort to […]

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On November 24, 1999, Steve Jobs got another feather in his cap when Pixar's Toy Story 2 arrived in theaters and became a massive hit.

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Take a look around your desk right now. Or your nightstand. Or in your work bag. Doe you see a mess of wires? If so, this is your sign to treat yourself to a clear space — and a clear mind — with the stylish MagStack Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station with Floating Stand. It […]

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Apple’s primary chip production partner, will start manufacturing custom 5G modem chips for iPhone in 2023, according to a new report, which cites four different sources familiar with the plan. TSMC reportedly will build the chips using a 4-nanometer manufacturing process. The proprietary modems would allow Apple to reduce its reliability […]

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Limited77 is now running one of its biggest-ever sales in the Cult of Mac Store. You can enjoy 20% off all the company’s products for a limited time only. iPhone cases, MagSafe chargers, charging docks and more are available from as little as $20. Check out the full lineup and bag a bargain before this sale […]

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Apple noted on its website that a planned iOS 15 and watchOS 8 feature letting users add a driver’s license or state ID to an iPhone and Apple Watch in participating U.S. states is delayed until early 2022. Previously, the Cupertino tech giant pegged late 2021 for the launch. Apple said in September that Arizona […]

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Great design software can be pricey. But we found an incredible pre-Black Friday deal on a lifetime subscription to VectorStyler Professional Illustration Software. The highly rated illustration software allows you to create vector art and designs on both Mac and Windows. Retailing for $95, it’s on sale for just $29 now. And you can take […]

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In my recent review of Earfun’s Air Pro 2 wireless active noise cancellation (ANC) earbuds, I said they packed good enough features — sound quality, active noise cancellation, comfortable fit —  to be worth their affordable price tag. With the new EarFun Free Pro 2 wireless ANC earbuds, that’s even more the case. Especially because […]

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Black Friday is over for another year, but Cyber Monday has just begun, which means there’s still time to enjoy big discounts on Apple devices. AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad and more are currently available at tasty discounts from third-party retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. And to make shopping a little easier, we rounded up […]

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An exceedingly rare wearable from 1988 called a “WristMac” is currently on auction at ComicConnect. Seiko and partner company Ex Machina made this ancestor of the smart watch, not Apple, but it could connect to a Macintosh and perform certain functions — and a version of it even did so on a Space Shuttle mission. […]

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This post on USB-C docks is brought to you by Alogic. Not all USB-C hubs and docks are created equal. While all Type-C ports look virtually identical, the fact is that some are faster and more capable than others. If you want the best possible throughput, you need to seek out ones that support the […]

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Apple filed a lawsuit Tuesday against NSO Group, the company that makes Pegasus spyware used by some countries to hack into iPhones. Apple says the goal is to hold NSO Group “accountable for the surveillance and targeting of Apple users.” NSO Group claims Pegasus is only used by governments to fight crime, but there are […]

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Smart home equipment provider Aqara rolled out a new security camera that works as a Zigbee 3.0 home-automation hub while supporting HomeKit and HomeKit Secure Video. The new G3 camera features 2K resolution, the ability to pan and tilt, and facial and gesture recognition. The new camera serves as an upgrade to Aquara Camera Hub […]

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On November 23, 2010, an early Apple-1 computer, complete with its original packaging and a letter signed by Steve Jobs, sold for big bucks.

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