You’re never really done learning. If you want to add a few new languages — and a ton of other awesome skills — to your repertoire, then check out the Unlimited Lifetime Learning Bundle. This pack contains lifetime subscriptions to highly rated language app Rosetta Stone and wide-ranging online course from StackSkills Unlimited — all […]

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It’s dueling dinner parties on this week’s episode of Apple TV+ culture clash comedy Acapulco. Memo is under investigation, Chad is under suspicion, Julia’s jealous, Esteban’s nervous, Sara’s drunk, Hector’s in lust, and — as usual — Maximo’s in the middle. It’s an agreeably hectic week on the show, which doesn’t seem sure how to […]

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A sketchy rumor claims Apple planned to introduce a $49 Apple Pencil with iPhone compatibility. The company wanted to launch the budget Apple Pencil alongside new iPhones in September. For unclear reasons, though, Apple changed its mind at the last minute and canceled the product’s launch. Apple apparently produced a million units of its budget […]

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If your wrist could use an upgrade, we have some good news. A great everyday smartwatch doesn’t have to cost as much as an Apple Watch Ultra. ChronoWatch offers an affordable alternative, with activity-tracking features that might give Apple’s smartwatches a run for their money. It’s on sale for just $39.99 (regularly $159) until 11:59 […]

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If your wrist could use an upgrade, we have some good news. A great everyday smartwatch doesn’t have to cost as much as an Apple Watch Ultra. ChronoWatch offers an affordable alternative, with activity-tracking features that might give Apple’s smartwatches a run for their money. It’s on sale for just $39.99 (regularly $159) until 11:59 […]

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Satechi makes a wide range of popular accessories for Apple products. The company just took the wraps off its big Black Friday sale, offering up to 30% off everything it makes. That’s a lot of deals for you on chargers, hubs, keyboards, mice, stands, bags, cases and more. Get up to 30% off all Satechi […]

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Satechi makes a wide range of popular accessories for Apple products. The company just took the wraps off its big Black Friday sale, offering up to 30% off everything it makes. That’s a lot of deals for you on chargers, hubs, keyboards, mice, stands, bags, cases and more. Get up to 30% off all Satechi […]

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Spirited, with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds starring in a comedy musical version of A Christmas Carol, is pulling in a sizable audience. It was one of the top five most-watched streaming shows last week, despite premiering halfway through the week. The Christmas special is available now on Apple TV+. Spirited puts Will Ferrell and […]

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Spirited, with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds starring in a comedy musical version of A Christmas Carol, is pulling in a sizable audience. It was one of the top five most-watched streaming shows last week, despite premiering halfway through the week. The Christmas special is available now on Apple TV+. Spirited puts Will Ferrell and […]

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Mythic Quest goes Hollywood this week as Jo sits down with actor Joe Manganiello to discuss a role in the upcoming Mythic Quest movie. Also, Dana and Ian go on an accidentally soul-searching trip, while Poppy looks for support around the office. And when Carol takes a personal day, that leaves Brad free to do as […]

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Mythic Quest goes Hollywood this week as Jo sits down with actor Joe Manganiello to discuss a role in the upcoming Mythic Quest movie. Also, Dana and Ian go on an accidentally soul-searching trip, while Poppy looks for support around the office. And when Carol takes a personal day, that leaves Brad free to do as […]

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Smart-home accessories maker Aqara unveiled its new Cube T1 Pro Wednesday, an update on its popular wireless Cube controller. The new cube adds HomeKit and Amazon Alexa support so you can control a range of smart home devices with it. This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a commission when you use […]

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Smart-home accessories maker Aqara unveiled its new Cube T1 Pro Wednesday, an update on its popular wireless Cube controller. The new cube adds HomeKit and Amazon Alexa support so you can control a range of smart home devices with it. This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a commission when you use […]

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Modern computer setups lean more and more on smart lighting for practical uses and to set the mood. Some of it can even pulse and change in sync to music or action on your screen. Today’s featured MacBook Pro setup leans heavily on colorful Nanoleaf smart-light patterns on the walls — so much so that […]

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Modern computer setups lean more and more on smart lighting for practical uses and to set the mood. Some of it can even pulse and change in sync to music or action on your screen. Today’s featured MacBook Pro setup leans heavily on colorful Nanoleaf smart-light patterns on the walls — so much so that […]

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These days, the average person takes up a lot of digital space. In addition to hefty software programs, people practically burst their hard drives at their seams with scads of photos, videos and documents. So cloud storage is increasingly critical, and right now you can get an amazing Black Friday deal on highly secure and […]

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These days, the average person takes up a lot of digital space. In addition to hefty software programs, people practically burst their hard drives at their seams with scads of photos, videos and documents. So cloud storage is increasingly critical, and right now you can get an amazing Black Friday deal on highly secure and […]

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Protests over unpaid bonuses, anti-COVID-19 controls and even food quality led police to clash with hundreds of workers at the world’s largest iPhone factory in China, reports indicated Wednesday. Social media videos and witnesses in Zhengzhou, where Foxconn operates a giant factory nicknamed “iPhone City,” said police beat and detained protesters. Protesters clash with police […]

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Protests over unpaid bonuses, anti-COVID-19 controls and even food quality led police to clash with hundreds of workers at the world’s largest iPhone factory in China, reports indicated Wednesday. Social media videos and witnesses in Zhengzhou, where Foxconn operates a giant factory nicknamed “iPhone City,” said police beat and detained protesters. Protesters clash with police […]

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As Apple expands its ecosystem with wireless charging (we’re still waiting patiently for iPad MagSafe charging), upgrading your charging game is critical. The MagStack is a MagSafe-compatible wireless charging station that’s portable enough to take with you anywhere (and can even serve as a stand). You can grab one for just $39.99 during our Thankful Deals […]

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As Apple expands its ecosystem with wireless charging (we’re still waiting patiently for iPad MagSafe charging), upgrading your charging game is critical. The MagStack is a MagSafe-compatible wireless charging station that’s portable enough to take with you anywhere (and can even serve as a stand). You can grab one for just $39.99 during our Thankful Deals […]

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New Apple TV+ series Echo 3 follows two very different military men who venture to South America to rescue a mutual loved one during a clandestine war. Written and produced by Mark Boal, the mind behind Zero Dark Thirty and The Hurt Locker, the series is deeply strange, if certainly memorable. And it shows Apple TV+ heading in a […]

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New Apple TV+ series Echo 3 follows two very different military men who venture to South America to rescue a mutual loved one during a clandestine war. Written and produced by Mark Boal, the mind behind Zero Dark Thirty and The Hurt Locker, the series is deeply strange, if certainly memorable. And it shows Apple TV+ heading in a […]

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Smart locks can give your house an extra layer of security and allow you to control who enters your home. If you’re looking for a top-rated smart door lock, consider the Bosma Aegis. It can turn any existing deadbolt into a smart lock, and it’s on sale for $89.99 (regularly $119). It’s part of our […]

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Mac maven Basic Apple Guy just rolled out a project he said he’s been slaving over since late September — a set of detailed and layered iPhone 14 schematics you can download and use as display wallpaper in your choice of colors on your handset. It’s kind of like displaying an X-Ray of your iPhone […]

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The Chinese company Edifier has been putting out affordable high-quality audio equipment for more than 25 years. I often find it hits the “high-value” button with many of its products, offering great sound and solid features at relatively low prices. The company seems to stake out that same territory with its W820NB ANC Bluetooth Stereo […]

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Collectibles seller Mondo will release a soundtrack Wednesday for Apple TV+’s Severance season 1 in two versions, both on vinyl: Innie Edition and Outie Edition. On the show — sort of a dark-comedy psycho-thriller — a Lumon Industries employee who has undergone the Severance brain surgery is an “innie” at work and an “outie” away from […]

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An encrypted virtual private network is one of the best ways to keep your online activities completely private. Plus, a VPN also can open up access to restricted content all over the world. SPONSORED This post is brought to you by Private Internet Access. Right now, you can score an amazing Black Friday deal on […]

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Black Friday 2022 is now one for the record books, but you can still take advantage of hefty discounts on Apple products. So, if you have been looking to buy a Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods or other Apple products for a while, take advantage of the best Black Friday deals on Apple gear right […]

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Here’s an easy way to brighten the dark winter days ahead. Pick up an 8-in-1 Maglight Mini for only $19.99 (regularly $29) — no coupon necessary. Packed with 800-lumen LEDs, the Maglight Mini can provide plenty of illumination, whether you’re sitting in a dimly lit room or scampering about in the wilderness testing your iPhone […]

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Self-improvement is a lot like cooking. If you rush it and go in too hot, you’ll probably burn out. Instead, you should take your time working on yourself with guidance from some fantastic works of nonfiction that have been boiled down to their most essential lessons. Book-summary app Headway offers bite-size, personalized learning that you […]

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It looks like a software update might soon bring Apple Music to Tesla vehicles’ built-in systems at long last. And this modern possibility comes to us from, of all places, a museum exhibit. Folks spotted Apple Music integrated with Tesla prototype vehicles on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, and the tweets […]

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A man driving a black SUV crashed through the glass facade of an Apple Store near Boston on Monday morning, killing one person and injuring 19, including four critically, according to reports. Updates: The driver, identified as 53-year-old Bradley Rein, was arrested Monday night and charged with reckless homicide by motor vehicle, according to Boston.com. […]

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A new analysis of smartphone speeds in 10 countries shows iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are the fastest 5G mobile devices in the United States, United Kingdom and Germany. Ookla’s study, released Monday, listed the top five fastest “popular” 5G devices by market share in each country. iPhone 14 and 13 series models appeared […]

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The Apple Watch Ultra has dropped to its lowest price for Black Friday. You can grab the watch with an Alpine Loop wristband for $739, down from its $799 MSRP. The rugged titanium case and multi-day battery life make the Apple Watch Ultra ideal for fitness and outdoor enthusiasts. This post contains affiliate links. Cult […]

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Some people like a lot screens in their computer setup, others like to be glued to one and one only. In today’s featured computer setup, the user wrestles with the question of whether to keep his iPad Pro front and center, right in front of the external display, or just leave it out. Meanwhile, a […]

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A leaker with a pretty good track record for accuracy said Sunday the upcoming iPhone 15 series will feature rounded corners and edges, plus a titanium case. Rounded corners would harken way back to earlier iPhones and a titanium case would be a first for Apple handsets. The rumors came from ShrimpApplePro, who gets it […]

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Whether you like to work offline or simply want to work with the same software as 200 active monthly million users around the world, Microsoft Office is a great choice as opposed to using free online tools. There’s also never been a better time to purchase the full Office suite. With this Cyber Week sale, […]

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A reimagined Apple Pacific Centre doubles the store’s original size and adds some new features, like 32-foot floor-to-ceiling glass panels, a “living wall” with 144 native plant species and one of the tallest staircases among Apple Stores worldwide. The store, in Vancouver, British Columbia, reopened Friday after its massive makeover. Take a peek inside! Magnificent […]

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In an unexpected development, SwiftKey is back on the App Store just a month after Microsoft removed the virtual keyboard app. The move comes following customer feedback about the discontinuation of SwiftKey for iOS. SwiftKey for iPhone is back on the App Store SwiftKey’s last major update dropped in August 2021. So, Microsoft killing the […]

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Want to buy your favorite chef a gift that’s a cut above the rest? A set of high-quality chef knives could be the missing ingredient in their kitchen, and this set of Seido Japanese Chef Knives even comes with its own gift box. Plus, these high-carbon kitchen knives are price dropped to $89.99 for a […]

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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Maybe, just maybe, Apple can make a metaverse competitor that won’t leave us ready to heave. Stranger things have happened, but we’re not so sure the long-rumored Apple mixed-reality headset will be right for us. Also on The CultCast: Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature looks pretty cool […]

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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Maybe, just maybe, Apple can make a metaverse competitor that won’t leave us ready to heave. Stranger things have happened, but we’re not so sure the long-rumored Apple mixed-reality headset will be right for us. Also on The CultCast: Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature looks pretty cool […]

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Apple’s AirTags just dropped to a pre-Black Friday low of $74.98 for a four-pack on Amazon. If you’ve been waiting for your chance to snag some of the remarkably handy tracking tags, this is it! But, as with all Amazon deals, there’s no way of predicting how long this deal will last. If you want […]

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Awesome Apps for family road trip, doing some completely virtual shopping, or flexing your Apple knowledge in an all new way.

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What do you give the golf lover who has everything? How about the luxury of perfecting their swing from anywhere? Make their holiday season with a great at-home golf simulator. For a limited time, you can get the Phigolf Premium Swing Trainer Bundle on sale for $199.99 or 28% off. Perfect your swing anywhere, anytime […]

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What do you give the golf lover who has everything? How about the luxury of perfecting their swing from anywhere? Make their holiday season with a great at-home golf simulator. For a limited time, you can get the Phigolf Premium Swing Trainer Bundle on sale for $199.99 or 28% off. Perfect your swing anywhere, anytime […]

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Aspiring IT and computer science professionals should consider earning professional certifications as part of their education and training. Want to prepare for the challenging exams ahead? Check out the Complete 2023 CompTIA Certification Course Super Bundle, which is on sale ahead of Black Friday for $49 — no coupon necessary. Start your IT training early with […]

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Aspiring IT and computer science professionals should consider earning professional certifications as part of their education and training. Want to prepare for the challenging exams ahead? Check out the Complete 2023 CompTIA Certification Course Super Bundle, which is on sale ahead of Black Friday for $49 — no coupon necessary. Start your IT training early with […]

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Traveling for the holidays can be fun, but it has its challenges. Some of those are a bit easier to manage if you have the distraction of your phone handy, but batteries have to die eventually. The Stand-O-Matic is a free-standing wireless charger that allows you to use your iPhone as it charges, so if […]

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