On May 5, 2003, just a week after launching the iTunes Music Store, Apple reached an incredible milestone with more than 1 million songs sold.

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Want something special to show your love? Bluetti rounded up some Mother's Day gift ideas that will make Mom smile from ear to ear.

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Apple, Google and Microsoft committed themselves to expand support for a passwordless sign-in standard. The goal is to make it easier for websites and applications to offer consistent, secure and easy passwordless sign-ins. It’s a move toward greater support for biometric security systems like the ones already included in iPhone, Mac and iPad. Forget those […]

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Even if you love writing, it takes time. Between an empty draft and a finished document come plenty of research, revisions, formatting and other time-consuming tasks. AI copywriting platform Autowriterpro streamlines the writing process, with automated tools that can free you from much of the drudgery of writing and rewriting documents. And for a limited […]

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A 3-meter version of the Apple’s Thunderbolt 4 cable can now be ordered. The extra-long cable connects Macs to peripherals at up to 40Gbps and 100W of power. It’s $159, or two or three times the cost of a high-quality 2-meter Thunderbolt 4 cable from rival companies. Trouble is, the 3-meter cable doesn’t have any […]

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If you need a Mac Studio this autumn, it might be smart to order it now. You could find yourself waiting for up to three months for delivery of some some top-tier configurations. The macOS desktop appears to be caught by the same assembly delays that are affecting MacBook Pro. Supply problems delay Apple deliveries […]

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Even if you’re motivated, it can be hard to actually start learning the tech skills you need to start a side hustle. If you want to master complex apps or learn to code, Stream Skill Software Training is the way to go. With this unlimited lifetime membership, you get 110 in-depth courses for a discounted […]

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Smart speaker maker Sonos will soon deploy its own voice assistant, similar to Apple’s Siri. It will let you play and control music on the company’s products, according to a new report. The new voice assistant, “Sonos Voice,” will work with Apple Music and a handful of other services. Privacy-minded ‘Sonos Voice’ assistant will work […]

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In the world of watch bands, nylon is sometimes overlooked in favor of steel, leather or silicone, but it’s an exceptionally good material for the job. That’s true of analog timepieces as well as smart watches like Apple Watch. Done right, nylon is soft, comfortable and durable. It’s breathable and it dries quickly, too. It […]

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Ever wonder how champion pro athletes overcome all odds to win? Apple TV+ unveiled its trailer Tuesday for the second season of Emmy Award-winning sports documentary series Greatness Code. It gives you a glimpse at what drives top athletes to succeed in impossibly competitive scenarios. The series premieres May 13 on Apple TV+. <em>Greatness Code</em> […]

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Ever wonder how champion pro athletes overcome all odds to win? Apple TV+ unveiled its trailer Tuesday for the second season of Emmy Award-winning sports documentary series Greatness Code. It gives you a glimpse at what drives top athletes to succeed in impossibly competitive scenarios. The series premieres May 13 on Apple TV+. <em>Greatness Code</em> […]

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“Conversion” stories are fairly common in computing, with people deciding to switch from one “ecosystem” or another. Given Apple’s recent rash of hugely popular products, a fair number of folks are switching from PC-and-Windows-based setups to Apple-centric ones. An avid PC gamer — strike that, a former avid PC gamer — owns today’s featured setup. […]

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“Conversion” stories are fairly common in computing, with people deciding to switch from one “ecosystem” or another. Given Apple’s recent rash of hugely popular products, a fair number of folks are switching from PC-and-Windows-based setups to Apple-centric ones. An avid PC gamer — strike that, a former avid PC gamer — owns today’s featured setup. […]

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