Well-known smart-speaker maker Sonos is working on a new product called the “Sub Mini,” which is basically a smaller version of the Sonos Sub – the company’s standalone subwoofer. The device is expected to not only make be more affordable but also to fit in more places.

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If you’re not a fan of spending hundreds of dollars on a short golf lesson, the Caddie View Golf Training System: Stick, Control & App may be just the deal for you. Normally sold for $69.99, you can get this package for 20% off at just $55.99 when you enter promo code CMSAVE20 at checkout […]

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Apple announced at WWDC 2021 in June a new version of its Swift Playgrounds development app with major improvements. Although the company never said when it would become available, Apple is now inviting some developers to try out Swift Playgrounds 4 ahead of the official release of the update.

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Not to be all “there’s a nasty bug with Group FaceTime in macOS 12” here, but there’s kind of a nasty bug with Group FaceTime in macOS 12. I’m sure it’s on Apple’s radar already without my feedback, but I only realized this weekend that it’s not just me. That part is a relief!

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Noopl 2.0 works with AirPods Pro and your iPhone to help filter out crowd noise so you can hear conversations. It’s for people who aren‘t ready for hearing aids but would like help tuning into conversations in noisy environments. I put the hearing enhancement accessory through real world testing. Here’s how it stood up. This […]

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Apple previewed its new cycle of operating systems in June during the WWDC21 keynote. With iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS Monterey, and tvOS 15, the company promised tons of new features.

Now that all these systems are available to the public, there are some features that are still a ways away from launching. Here are they.

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Check out how to permanently erase everything on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod directly from the device or using Finder on Mac or iTunes on PC.

For Auld Lang Syne will be the first new Peanuts holiday special since 2002, and a trailer released Monday gives a preview. Lucy puts on a New Year’s Eve party but must deal with nothing going right. The special, set to start streaming in December, looks like a turnaround for Lucy, whose arrogance, bossiness and […]

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It’s no secret that using YouTube in the browser on your iPhone or iPad is a rather unpleasant experience. And in many ways, YouTube’s “native” app isn’t much better. This is where a new Safari extension called “Vinegar” comes in to save the day.

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Small businesses can now purchase new MacBooks for as little as $30 a month through Apple’s new Mac Notebook Upgrade Program. The scheme, facilitated by Apple financing partner CIT, allows businesses partners to return or swap their machines after just three months if a new model is released. It’s a little like the iPhone Upgrade […]

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The Tula Mic is a portable USB microphone with dual capsules and a built-in standalone recorder. It features a collapsable stand, noise cancellation, and 8GB of storage for up to 12 hours of continuous recording. Most importantly, it sounds good. Watch our Tula Mic review as I discuss why it’s a good portable microphone option that’s ideal for mobile recording workflows with iPad or Mac.

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Ever wonder what to do if you damage your laptop’s screen? If you have no insurance or warranty coverage, is it simply time to lay that laptop to rest? No. Not necessarily. The rest of that laptop’s body can be reanimated like the creature from Frankenstein — only more productive, as you would expect from a […]

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Apple TV+ is going festive in 2021 with an all-new Peanuts special called "For Auld Lang Syne," and a couple of episodes in the family-friendly shows "Stillwater" and "Get Rolling with Otis."

Cyber Monday is here and headlining all of the best discounts, and we have $300 off Apple’s new M1 Pro MacBook Pros. That’s alongside a refurbished Philips Hue smart lighting sale and Anker iPhone accessories from $12. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple recently launched a new program on its business portal that allows Mac upgrades every 90 days with financing through a certified third party. Through CIT, businesses can get a base model ($999) Macbook Air for $30/month with the option to upgrade it in 3 months if a new model comes out.

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On November 29, 1995, Pixar went public on the stock market, turning owner Steve Jobs into a billionaire for the first time in his career.

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Apple has launched a brand new MacBook Upgrade Program for eligible small businesses.

Your winter festivities just got a little brighter if you’re looking for smart holiday lights to use with HomeKit. Thanks to a firmware update, Twinkly smart holiday lights have gained HomeKit support, allowing control with Apple’s smart-home system for the first time. Twinkly’s new update — firmware version 2.8.3 — brings long-awaited HomeKit support to […]

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