For those still a little hungover from New Year’s Eve, Apple Fitness+ said Thursday it will roll out new offerings starting Monday to help perk you up — or help you sleep, if need be. The fresh items on offer include a Kickboxing workout type, a sleep theme for meditations, a Beyoncé Artist Spotlight, new […]

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Drop, known for mechanical keyboards as well as headphones and other audiophile gear, unveiled its first set of desktop speakers Wednesday at CES 2023. The small Drop BMR1 Nearfield Monitors promise big, clear sound in a small footprint for just $129. If you noticed that’s not an audiophile price tag, you’re right. So if you […]

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Drop, known for mechanical keyboards as well as headphones and other audiophile gear, unveiled its first set of desktop speakers Wednesday at CES 2023. The small Drop BMR1 Nearfield Monitors promise big, clear sound in a small footprint for just $129. If you noticed that’s not an audiophile price tag, you’re right. So if you […]

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The Satechi Thunderbolt Slim Hub brings a trio of very high-speed ports to a Mac, plus it has a USB-A port for other accessories. It’s good enough to earn a CES Innovation Award. Satechi also used the Consumer Electronics Show to announce a 6-port charger and a USB4 NVMe SSD enclosure. Satechi Thunderbolt Slim Hub […]

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The Satechi Thunderbolt Slim Hub brings a trio of very high-speed ports to a Mac, plus it has a USB-A port for other accessories. It’s good enough to earn a CES Innovation Award. Satechi also used the Consumer Electronics Show to announce a 6-port charger and a USB4 NVMe SSD enclosure. Satechi Thunderbolt Slim Hub […]

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There are plenty of stands that can handle an iPhone and Apple Watch, but the Zens 4-in-1 Charging Station tops that by adding a stand for an iPad, too. There’s even a AirPods charger and an Apple Pencil holder. Zens also used CES 2023 to unveil other power products for Apple devices. Zens 4-in-1 Charging Station […]

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There are plenty of stands that can handle an iPhone and Apple Watch, but the Zens 4-in-1 Charging Station tops that by adding a stand for an iPad, too. There’s even a AirPods charger and an Apple Pencil holder. Zens also used CES 2023 to unveil other power products for Apple devices. Zens 4-in-1 Charging Station […]

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Are you sick of your terrible reputation as a plant assassin? Are you tired of pining over that one co-worker’s amazingly lush Zoom background? If you want to get back in touch with nature this year or improve your gardening skills, here’s a great deal on NatureID, an iPhone app that serves up crucial information […]

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Are you sick of your terrible reputation as a plant assassin? Are you tired of pining over that one co-worker’s amazingly lush Zoom background? If you want to get back in touch with nature this year or improve your gardening skills, here’s a great deal on NatureID, an iPhone app that serves up crucial information […]

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Kensington used CES 2023 to take the wraps off a Thunderbolt 4 docking station that adds eleven ports to Mac or PC. The accessory-maker also announced at the trade show a smaller, portable USB4 hub with six ports, plus a portable USB-C hub with six ports and a built-in wireless charger. Kensington SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 […]

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Kensington used CES 2023 to take the wraps off a Thunderbolt 4 docking station that adds eleven ports to Mac or PC. The accessory-maker also announced at the trade show a smaller, portable USB4 hub with six ports, plus a portable USB-C hub with six ports and a built-in wireless charger. Kensington SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 […]

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Apple’s latest catalog of books uses artificial intelligence as a narrator instead of a human voice. This is the first time the Cupertino giant has used AI for audiobook narration. The move could have a wide-reaching effect in the audiobook space and mark the beginning of the end of human narrators. Audiobooks narrated by a […]

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The Scosche BaseLynx 2.0 Modular Charging System lets users mix and match the units they need to power up iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad or other devices. The accessory-maker also used CES 2023 to unveil a variety of other chargers. Scosche BaseLynx 2.0 Modular Charging System The range of Apple devices require a surprising number of […]

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Imagine being able to see the world and speak the local language, wherever you are. It may sound like a superpower, but actually, all you need are a pair of cutting-edge translation headphones. These Mymanu Clik S earbuds come with built-in language translation, and though they are usually $220, you can grab them for just […]

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Apple TV+ is set to premiere Shape Island, a stop-motion animation series for children and families that illustrates friendship can take many shapes. The show debuts on Apple’s streaming service in mid-January. Have fun learning on Shape Island The Apple TV+ show is based on the internationally bestselling Shapes trilogy of books by Mac Barnett […]

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Calling it the “first hands-free connected home urine lab,” Withings raised the lid Wednesday on U-Scan at CES 2023. You stick the device — which, frankly, looks a bit like a urinal cake — in the toilet. Then you get urine-scan results for many health factors via Withings’ app on your iPhone. Withings U-Scan urine […]

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The SKFP Combo Keyboard includes a trackpad that flips under to save room when on the go. Plus, its case folds to become a stand for an iPad. The accessory is for anyone who wants a portable wireless keyboard that can be shared with multiple iPads. Easily add this mobile keyboard to 3 iPads The […]

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JBL revealed several new wireless earbud models Wednesday, including the new flagship Tour Pro 2 with a touchscreen for additional control via the “smart case.” “The world’s first smart charging case,” as the company called it, features a 1.45-inch LED touchscreen that lets you control music, noise cancellation, calls and notifications. That gets you out […]

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Belkin is switching to make its top-selling mobile power products out of 73% to 75% post-consumer recycled plastics. The change will make no difference to the appearance or price of the accessories, but will significantly reduce the company’s carbon emissions. PCR versions of the poplar chargers will launch throughout 2023. Belkin iPhone and Mac accessories […]

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Some computer setups are simply music to our ears — almost literally, in some cases. Today’s featured setup sees (and hears) an M1 MacBook Pro playing frontman to a band that includes a few pieces of key audio hardware and software as well as dual curved ultra-wide external displays. And whether or not it’s “ultra-minimalist,” […]

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BenQ and Eyesafe said Tuesday they’ll showcase a new display with “the world’s most advanced blue light technology” at CES 2023. The companies said the new BenQ Eyesafe DTX monitor features a Radiance Protection Factor (RPF) of 70, the highest protection against blue light on the market. And it doesn’t compromise display performance. BenQ Eyesafe DTX […]

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The new Lululook Foldable Laptop Stand props up your MacBook at a range of angles, and can also lift the computer to a variety of heights. As a bonus, it also rotates so the notebook can be easily spun around. I tested Lululook’s latest stand in my home office, and it’s an outstanding addition to […]

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After Apple killed Dark Sky on January 1, many fans found themselves lamenting the loss of the groundbreaking weather app that offered hyperlocal forecasts. Luckily, you can re-create Dark Sky’s main features using a competing app called Carrot Weather. Alternatively, you can quickly tweak Apple’s built-in Weather app so it acts more like Dark Sky. […]

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Even with a growing list of streaming services to explore, things can get stale in a hurry, leaving adults and kids alike with unfulfilling experiences or rewatches. If you’re searching for some fresh perspective, try 42% savings on a lifetime subscription to a streaming service for the most curious among us. Normally priced at $250, […]

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Plugable just launched a dock with an eye-popping number of ports. The 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Quad Dock offers nearly every type of port a Mac can access, like HDMI, DisplayPort, six USB-A ports, Ethernet and many more. It can be part of a really tricked-out setup. Plus, the accessory-maker also introduced the Plugable USB-C 11-in-1 […]

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The months-long slide in the value of Apple shares reached the point on Tuesday that the company is now worth less than $2 trillion. In an ironic twist, this happened exactly one year to the day after it surpassed the $3 trillion mark. Apple market cap: Down, down, down Between 2013 and 2021, AAPL shares […]

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MagSafe is headed for non-Apple handsets. The Wireless Power Consortium is making Apple’s innovative wireless charging system for iPhone into an industry standard dubbed “Qi2.” The first Qi2 devices are expected to hit the market by the end of 2023. Any handset gets the benefits of MagSafe with Qi2 Wireless phone charging has been around […]

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The newly announced OtterBox OtterGrip case offers drop protection for an iPhone, plus a built-in handle. And all this comes without interfering with MagSafe wireless charging. The product is a CES Innovations Award honoree. OtterBox OtterGrip lets you get a handle on your iPhone Over the years, OtterBox built a strong reputation for making very […]

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Have you wanted to invest in real estate or move to a new city, but found it all just too time-consuming or complicated to start? Make 2023 the year you finally do it with the super-smart Mashvisor property finder app. Usually $1,499, right now you can grab a lifetime subscription to the service on sale […]

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After testing a version of Apple’s upcoming AR/VR headset with an internal battery, the company’s engineers have resorted to using a separate battery pack connected by a wire, according to a new report about the secret project. Other technical details emerged Tuesday about the long-rumored headset as well. The cutting-edge device reportedly delivers a surprisingly […]

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Apple is working on AirPods Lite, a cheaper version of its wireless earbuds, according to an industry analyst. This would appeal to those who find even the lowest-cost AirPods out of their reach. And would help buoy interest in Apple’s product when sales are expected to slow in 2023. AirPods Lite could take on cheap […]

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Notes and Reminders, two stock apps that come with every iPhone, iPad and Mac, can do so much more than write shopping lists and apologies on Twitter. With tagging, you can quickly filter and search through a big folder of notes or a long to-do list. You can easily put together a bunch of filters […]

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Apple recently added end-to-end encryption for more types of iCloud data. Now, you can turn on Advanced Data Protection to encrypt iCloud Photos, Notes and more. Activating this new security feature is easy … once you find the switch buried in Settings. We can save you some time. Here’s how and why you should activate […]

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Someday, you might be able to pull a color out of the real world just by touching your Apple Pencil to it. Apple patented a version of its iPad stylus with color sensors in the tip. The device would be a real boon to artists who paint on an iPad. Patent: Match any color with […]

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Reading books, especially nonfiction, is one of the best ways to learn and grow. But most of us don’t have the time to leaf through every bestseller, but the Headway mobile app makes it possible by condensing well-known nonfiction titles into bite-size 15-minute summaries to listen to, watch or read on the go. During the […]

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The start of a new year is the perfect time to get your finances in order, and investing in stocks is one of the best ways to grow your money — if you know the ropes. You can learn exactly that with the easy-to-use Tykr stock screener tool. Usually $900, right now you can grab […]

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There’s nothing like starting over in a brand new year. One of the best ways to do it is to freshen things up in the place where you spend so much of your waking life — your workspace. But rather than just rewarding yourself with a thrilling new mouse pad, why not roll out a […]

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If you want a MacBook with 5G cellular wireless built into it, new data suggests you’re not alone. A surprising number of iPads are sold with integrated cellular connectivity. More than half, in fact. Like tablets, today’s slim and lightweight MacBooks are ready to go anywhere. There’s no reason to force them to depend on […]

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The CEO of Epic Games teased Fortnite fans that the game will once again be playable on iPhone in 2023. That would be quite a turnaround, as Apple blocked Epic from the App Store back in 2020 during a lengthy court battle. But new EU regulations likely will allow the game developer to do an […]

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2023 will be the year you take your golfing skills to the next level, like you’ve always wanted to. With a great golf simulator, you’ll be able to get valuable practice in, anywhere. And right now, you can grab the top-rated TruGolf Mini Golf Simulator, usually $229.99, for just $179. No coupon is needed to […]

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It’s 2023 and the standalone classical music app that Apple promised for 2022 is nowhere to be seen. It’s not clear whether it’s late or has been quietly killed off. The company said its offering will include high-quality audio, expert recommendations and playlists, exclusive audio content, “extensive contextual details on repertoire and recordings” and other […]

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Why start the new year low on storage space? Avoid frustrations and reduce the risk of lost files in 2023 and beyond by taking advantage of a surprisingly low price on Degoo Premium’s 10TB backup plan. Normally sold for $3,600, this lifetime Degoo Premium package is primed to make life a little less stressful for […]

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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: We’re talking about all the Apple gear we’re certain will arrive in 2023 — and some we just hope will materialize. Also on The CultCast: An Apple Watch Ultra clone for less than $50?!? More on Apple’s penny-penching strategy of skimping on cloud storage by serving up lower-resolution […]

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