Instagram Reels is the short video platform of the Meta-owned social network (formerly Facebook) that competes directly with TikTok. As a way to attract even more content creators, the company is now paying bonuses of up to $10,000 to those who post videos on Reels.

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MoviePass made quite the splash back in 2017/18 when it launched a $10 unlimited movie theater service and then quickly made changes that led to insolvency. Now after going bankrupt, one of the founders has repurchased the company with potential plans to relaunch the service.

Update 2/10: At an event in NYC today, MoviePass co-founder Stacy Spikes took the stage to announce that the service is officially coming back. MoviePass 2.0 is slated to arrive this summer.

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Apple is rolling out a small update to the Apple Store application for iPhone and iPad today. The update brings the app to version 5.14, and it includes new features for watching product videos, as well as a new lists feature. Head below for the full details.

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If you’re looking for a way to take your Mac automation to the next level, FastScripts is one of the most powerful ways to do so. The app got a nice update today, bringing it to version 3, with a handful of notable new features and capabilities.

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Amazon on Thursday announced an update to the Prime Video streaming app on iOS. Now users will be able to share short clips of Amazon Prime Video content on social networks, which isn’t possible on almost any paid streaming service.

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The iMac saw a big redesign in 2021, with Apple unveiling the colorful new 24-inch iMac back in April. Looking ahead to 2022, however, there is still a lot of focus on the iMac, particularly as the 27-inch iMac awaits its turn to transition away from Intel chips to Apple Silicon.

Head below as we recap everything we know so far about what Apple has planned for the iMac in 2022…

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In March, after controversies due to its algorithm, Twitter started testing a new way to preview images on the platform. A few months later, it launched the ability to view larger image previews for iOS and Android. Now, this feature is finally arriving for web users as well.

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All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking and headlined by an early Black Friday discount on AirPods 2 at $89. Plus, a new all-time low has dropped Apple’s Leather MagSafe Wallet to $44 alongside these Belkin Wemo HomeKit accessories from $16. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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In honor of Veterans Day, Apple is highlighting apps, stories, audiobooks, health and fitness activities, content in the Apple TV app, and more. The company is also reminding Veterans and active Military that they get discounts on Apple products.

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Over the past few years, 5G has become a game-changing technology in the commercial sector. Included in smartphones and tablets, it can allow for fast internet speeds away from the user’s home wifi network. Now, Lockheed Martin plans to bring this technology to the Department of Defense.

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Update: As of November 11, Apple Watch users that complete any workout for 11 minutes or more will unlock stickers to honor Veterans Day.

Apple has set its next Apple Watch Activity Challenge for Veterans Day, which takes place in two weeks on November 11. This challenge requires users to complete any workout for 11 minutes or more to unlock stickers that can be used in the Messages app, FaceTime, and more. 

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