Despite Apple’s lengthy and ongoing efforts to deliver much-improved charging technologies, archrival Samsung has beaten Cupertino in the race for truly wireless charging. Except you won’t find it in a smartphone … yet. The South Korean company’s next-generation TV remote — announced this week ahead of CES 2022 — cleverly uses radio waves emitted from your Wi-Fi […]

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Gyms are notoriously crowded once the new year hits and people with fresh resolutions start pouring in. Skip the wait and meet your wellness goals with this BetterMe Home Workout & Diet subscription. The highly rated app delivers customized workouts you can do from home, paired with nutrition plans to keep your progress going. It’s […]

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As CES 2022 gets underway this week in Las Vegas, lighting company Sengled said it planned to launch several new HomeKit-compatible lighting products. They include Wi-Fi Video-Sync TV Light Strips, Wi-Fi Outdoor String Lights and a Wi-Fi Portable Lamp. Wi-Fi Video-Sync Light Strips The company said it designed its WiFi TV Light Strips to extend what’s […]

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Apple just became the first publicly traded U.S. company to be valued at a whopping $3 trillion. AAPL stock topped out at $182.88 a share Monday before dropping slightly, bringing the market cap back below the $3 trillion milestone. It closed at $182.01, leaving Apple’s market cap at an astonishing $2.99 trillion. But it continued […]

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The HyperDrive Turntable Dock for iMac includes a 360-degree swivel mechanism that makes turning the computer a breeze. Plus, it has room for an SSD and 10 useful ports. Hyper also unveiled on Monday the HyperDrive Thunderbolt 4 Power Hub, which combines a docking station and 100W computer charger. Both are nominated for CES Innovation […]

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Eve Systems had two HomeKit-related news items at CES 2022 in Las Vegas on Monday, rolling out an all-new Eve Outdoor Cam for an early April launch and saying its Thread-connected smart blinds — MotionBlinds — are now widely available. Eve Outdoor Cam Eve called its new camera the first floodlight cam designed exclusively for […]

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For the first computer setup featured in the new year, we look backward. Not to the recently subsided and mostly loathed 2021, but further back to a controversial Apple product launch from nearly a decade ago. And deeper into Apple’s storied history. Cult of Mac reader Michael De Jong shared some interesting older gear and […]

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On January 3, 1977, Apple Computer Co. was officially incorporated, with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak listed as co-founders.

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Apple engineers and other staffers who helped develop the M1 chip are receiving T-shirts to celebrate its one-year anniversary. The shirts feature a picture of an M1 chip, according to a photo posted to Twitter by a senior Apple worker. “Every so often, something comes along that changes everything,” reads an accompanying note. “Congratulations and […]

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If you spend a lot of time in cyber conferences or streaming online, then you know that most basic video software doesn’t offer the customization tools to do anyone justice. Spruce up your image and add some life to your meetings and streams with a lifetime subscription to XSplit VCam Premium. Available for both Mac […]

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Tim Cook’s mission to make Apple’s Services business a behemoth all by itself is paying off in a big way. The latest Wall Street estimate pegs its total value at a whopping $1.5 trillion — more than a third of Apple’s total market cap. To put that figure into perspective, it’s more than the national net […]

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T-Mobile and Verizon have discontinued the iPad rebate program which offered customers up to $200 back when they activated a cellular device. The move comes after growing complaints about the program’s reliability. Many users who tried taking advantage of the promotion were met with frustrating responses and poor customer service from both carriers, which reportedly […]

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Apple’s next desktop monitor won’t be cheap, but it could be significantly less expensive than the high-end Pro Display XDR, according to a new report. The new standalone screen is expected to land with a price tag of around $2,500. In comparison, the Pro Display XDR still starts at $4,999 — and that’s without the optional […]

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Apple’s next desktop monitor won’t be cheap, but it could be significantly less expensive than the high-end Pro Display XDR, according to a new report. The new standalone screen is expected to land with a price tag of around $2,500. In comparison, the Pro Display XDR still starts at $4,999 — and that’s without the optional […]

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On January 2, 1979, entrepreneurs Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston incorporated Software Arts to publish a little program called VisiCalc.

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Apple will launch a second generation of AirPods Pro in the fall, according to an analyst who’s also a reliable tipster. The upgraded earbuds allegedly will offer better sound than the current version, via support for lossless audio. And there reportedly will be other changes, too, including a new design. Long before the launch, AirPods […]

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There’s never a better time to start the project you’ve always wanted to work on than the start of the new year. So, whether you want to finally build the app you’ve always wanted to, or start an exciting new career as an app developer, e-learning with the Complete Mobile & App Development Bundle will […]

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On January 1, 1983, Apple launched the Apple IIe, the third model in the series (and the last before the Macintosh's arrival a year later).

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It’s the season for cold windows and warm sofas, which means there’s always a new way to make your home a bit cozier. If you want a fireplace without the hassle of actually having a fireplace, then you should get a Flikr Fire2, especially while it’s on sale for 27% off. Your personal fireplace This […]

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If your New Year’s resolution is to get in shape in 2022, Apple Fitness+ provides the perfect solution. Tightly integrated with Apple Watch, it offers hundreds of excellent video workouts you can do at home right now. But the question is, will you? As the old saying goes, you can lead a horse to water, […]

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There’s no better time to upgrade your life than the new year. And the easiest way to start 2022 with intention is with some of the most-trusted life-improvement apps out there. With our Social Distancing Lifetime Subscription Bundle Featuring Rosetta Stone — which gets you lifetime access to the award-winning language software, the 12min condensed […]

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You should ring in the New Year with the first new Peanuts special since 2011. In Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne, Lucy is having a party but everything is going wrong. It’s her fault but she blames everyone else. So the gang has to come together to save the day. As a Peanuts fan […]

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In a festive New Year’s promotion, Elago is offering every accessory in the Cult of Mac Store — hundreds of items, all in one place — at 15% off through January 7. No matter what Apple products you may have received as gifts over the holidays, there’s something for your in the sale. We cover some […]

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With the omicron variant fueling lightning-fast spread of COVID-19, it’s a good time for iPhone owners to take advantage of the exposure notifications feature built into iOS. By simply enabling this feature, you will get an alert after being exposed to someone who tests positive for the virus — as long as they also have […]

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The new M1 Macs are impressive — especially the newest of the new, the M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBooks. They’re so impressive, we see them replacing even late-model desktop Macs that have years of useful and even impressive life left in them. Such is the case with today’s year-end setup. In a twist on […]

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On December 31, 2012, the app piracy website Hackulous went offline, bringing an end to its most popular apps, Installous and AppSync.

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Apple might break into a new product category in 2022. The company reportedly will unveil its long-rumored virtual reality and augmented reality headset. Over the years, Apple profoundly changed the smartphone, tablet, smartwatch and MP3 player markets, taking niche products mainstream. It’s possible it’s about to do the same for VR/AR. Wait for Apple VR/AR […]

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In its New Year Sale, CDKeylord.com offers good deals. Cult of Mac readers can get 35% off of a Genuine Lifetime Windows 10 Pro key, plus a free Windows 11 upgrade.

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