If you own an iPhone 13 Pro and an AirTag, you should definitely enter the latest Cult of Mac giveaway. The $80 bundles we’re giving away to five lucky winners feature a pair of protective accessories from Raptic. The bundle includes the Terrain iPhone 13 Pro Case (which offers 10-foot drop protection) and the Link […]

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With tens of millions of active groups on Facebook, there are new updates coming to this popular tool. The social media giant announced Wednesday that it is adding more features for group admins to better manage their groups.

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Just yesterday, Apple introduced the newest addition to the Mac lineup – the Mac Studio. First revealed by 9to5Mac, the Mac Studio is a different desktop option for users who need a bit more power.

This new computer goes a step above the Mac mini, featuring new chips and a larger design. Created with professional users in mind, it has become a middle ground between the Mac mini and Mac Pro.

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This 5-in-1 MagSafe Wireless & Wired Charging Station can charge four Apple devices simultaneously. So why is it called a “5-in-1” charging stand? Because it also includes a bedside lamp. Clean up cable clutter This charging station is compact enough to fit on a nightstand or desk, but it’s powerful enough to charge all of […]

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Peloton is rolling out a major new feature addition for Bike and Tread users who also have an Apple Watch. The feature has slowly started rolling out to Peloton users today, with the company confirming the news in a blog post. Head below for the full details on how to pair your Apple Watch with your Peloton Bike or Tread.

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The frequently asked questions about Apple's new Studio Display, answered! Why won't Studio Display work with iPad Air 4? Is ProMotion supported? What kind of panel does it use? Read our Apple Studio Display FAQ for more tidbits.

macOS has excellent screenshot tools, and this comprehensive guide shows you all the ways to take screenshots like a pro on your Mac.

Configure the new Mac Studio with a super-fast M1 Ultra processor and the weight goes up a full 2 pounds. Weight doesn’t matter for a desktop, but people have been curious what about where all the extra comes from. Apple has an answer. And it all comes down to heat and heavy metal. Apple M1 […]

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Hardcore gamers, dedicated office workers, gear geeks — can you ever have enough choice among affordable mechanical keyboards? Well, another new one entered the fray recently when peripherals maker Cooler Master released its new CK721 Gaming Keyboard. The new keeb sports a sleek 65% layout, customizable features and compatibility with macOS, iOS, Windows and Android. […]

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With so many employees working via smartphones, tablets and laptops from practically anywhere, MDM is crucial. Scalefusion makes it easy.

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The Apple M1 processor inside the newly announced iPad Air 5 makes the tablet as powerful as the similarly sized iPad Pro. Given the price difference, the new Air is a better option for most people. The iPad Pro has advantages. And it’s still the right device for some folks. But think hard before putting […]

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Yesterday, Apple introduced its last chip of the M1 family with the M1 Ultra processor. For now, this chip will only be available for the newest Mac Studio – a desktop in between the and the Mac Pro. That said, once users were able to check the specifications of this new computer, they saw that the M1 Ultra chip version of the Mac Studio weighs two pounds more than the M1 Max version. Apple just explained why.

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John and Rambo share their first impressions of the products announced at Apple’s “Peek Performance” event — including the new iPhone SE and iPad Air, M1 Ultra, Mac Studio and the Studio Display.

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Do you notice the power off screen comes up randomly on your iPhone? Check out these solutions to fix this issue.

After several rumors, Apple’s new Studio Display is finally here with a 27-inch 5K panel, built-in camera and microphones, and more. 9to5Mac published some tidbits about Studio Display right after the event, and now we have some more details to share about how it enables “Hey Siri” for the connected Mac and how the firmware is managed by the A13 Bionic chip.

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Long-time 9to5Mac partner MacPaw, the Apple developers behind CleanMyMac X, Setapp, and others, is a Ukrainian company primarily operated out of war-torn Kyiv. Today the MacPaw Development Foundation started accepting outside donations to help fund humanitarian aid to Ukrainians in war zones.

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Not every Bluetooth speaker on the market packs 60W of power, but the new Tronsmart Bang Outdoor Party Speaker does. And it brings a beat-driven light show to the party, too. The company rolled it out on Tuesday, emphasizing that the four-driver speaker is “loud and powerful.” “The Bang delivers an audio feast with an […]

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While it is easy to overlook, Apple announced updates coming to iMovie next month during yesterday’s “Peek Performance” event. iMovie is a free app available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch and has been widely used by Apple users for years. Two new features arrive in the next update including Magic Movie and Storyboards.

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Apple announced during its “Peek Performance” event that baseball is coming to the Apple TV+ with “Friday Night Baseball.” According to the company, subscribers will be able to watch a couple of Major League Baseball games every Friday. Now, a report indicates how much Apple had to shell out for this deal.

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Halfway through the work week, all of today’s best deals are headlined by a launch discount on the new Apple Studio Display. That’s alongside up to $150 off 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pros and a one-day Apple MagSafe Battery Pack discount at $88. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Ever wonder how people get crazy-cool mood lighting in and around their computer setups? You see it all the time in folks’ photos on social media sites. The hardware — computer, displays, peripherals, other gear — may be fabulous in its own right, but the lighting just takes it to another level. Or not. Sometimes […]

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Yesterday, Apple held its first event of the year. Called “Peek Performance,” the company introduced new colors of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, a new 5G iPhone SE, the last M1 chip called the M1 Ultra, unveiled a new iPad Air as well as the Mac Studio and Studio Display. From all of these announcements, which one was your favorite?

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Apple's Siri-powered HomePod mini smart speaker with HomeKit is now available to purchase in the Netherlands, Switzerland and Belgium, in all colors.

Need to add a little more graphical firepower to your Mac Pro? AMD rolled out its new Radeon Pro W6600X GPU for Mac Pro on Tuesday, now available at Apple for $700. The new graphics processing unit is designed to boost image quality and performance for design pros and other content creators. AMD Radeon Pro […]

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The TechMatte Apple Pencil Gen 2 Charging Carrying Case juices up the iPad’s official stylus when it’s not attached to the tablet. It’s a secure place to carry the Apple Pencil around, and keep it topped off when you’re on the go. I tested this charging accessory to be sure it lives up to its […]

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