Siri on Apple TV isn’t nearly capable enough yet to replace your remote, but Siri helps you pick up the remote less. Siri can search for movies and TV shows, adjust volume, and toggle captions.

A lesser known hands-free feature on Apple TV is Siri’s ability to launch live channels. A fair amount of setup is required for this to work, but the convenience of voice control is worth it.

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Apple's recently launched M2 Mac mini has dropped to its lowest price yet of $549, a sweet $50 discount off its retail price.

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Monday morning has arrived and with it we have all of the most notable price drops on Apple gear live right now starting with Apple Watch SE 2. Apple’s most affordable current-generation wearable has now gotten even less expensive with configurations starting from $220. Those offers are joined by the nano-texture glass, tilt-adjustable Studio Display at $150 off and dropping back down its best price yet alongside the new Volt Yellow, Coral Pink, and Tidal Blue Beats Fit Pro colorways. Head below for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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The SwitchEasy Flash Sale -- you can get 20% off fun and rugged cases for AirPods 3 -- runs from Monday through Monday, March 13.

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Just over a year ago, Apple announced a new Tap to Pay feature that effectively turns iPhones into contactless payment terminals. Since that announcement, the availability of the feature has quickly expanded to different payment platforms in the United States.

Now, sales platform Wix has announced support for the feature…

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Even a small desk can't keep you from having a powerful computer setup -- if you get the right gear, starting with a MacBook Pro.

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Apple launched a way to make fun emoji wallpapers with iOS 16 but what about Memoji? A neat new resource called memotify lets you do just that while including customization for using up to six Memoji, three patterns, and custom background colors. Follow along for how to create your own Memoji wallpaper.

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