Meta began experimenting with an option for auto-archiving posts on Threads back in April, but the feature never came to fruition in that form. However, the company has now confirmed that they’re experimenting with a new ephemeral post format, where users can choose to have a post disappear after 24 hours.
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Apple’s annual iPhone event is going to be held tomorrow, on Apple Watch models, and potentially more. However, the introduction of new products also means saying goodbye to older ones. These are some Apple products you probably won’t be able to buy from the Apple Store as soon as tomorrow.
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Apple Card passed its five year anniversary this year, and I’ve recently been thinking about whats next for the credit card. With Apple Card not being super profitable, combined with the fact that Apple wants to grow its services revenue among declining hardware sales, I think it could make a lot of sense for Apple to start offering a higher end credit card.
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Grammy award-winning platinum music producer Henny Tha Bizness joins Overtime to talk about iPad music production, the benefits of simplicity, mastering your tools, why AI in music isn’t as new of a concept as it may seem, and much more.
9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.
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Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov has been “detained” in France, on suspicion of failing to take steps to prevent the criminal use of the messaging app.
Various rumors are circulating regarding the nature of the investigation, and the future of the app, including fake suggestions that it will be removed from the App Store and auto-deleted from user’s phones …
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Best known for their network attached solutions (like my beloved DS920+), Synology have recently launched a new product in their lineup, called the .
The BeeStation aims to simplify the idea of a home NAS, offering a local network backup option as an alternative to cloud solutions like iCloud and Dropbox. Here’s how it works.
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Today is National Dog Day, a fitting date for the launch of Lyft Pet Rides, a feature intended to match those transporting pets with drivers happy to accommodate them …
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Christmas decorating will begin before you know it, and outdoor lighting is always fun. HomeKit users have a new reason to celebrate. Govee, a popular manufacturer of permanent outdoor smart home lighting, has just launched a new product, the . This second-generation lighting solution enhances your home lighting and comes with a significant upgrade that HomeKit users will love over the previous version: Matter support.
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I have been a BenQ loyalist for years now. They offer some of the best displays for Mac and iPad users at reasonable prices. Spending over $1,600 for a studio display has never been in the cards for me. BenQ gets you 99% of the features, build quality, and function for a fraction of that price. BenQ is doubling down on this by introducing its first budget-friendly focused monitor, which is made specifically for Mac users. Again, for the price, I was very impressed by everything you get. Here is my hands-on look.
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Your Monday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break has arrived with solid price drops on AirPods Max, the 16GB Mac mini, some Prime Day-worthy HomeKit deals, official Apple iPhone cases, and more. The M2 Pro Mac Mini has now dropped down to $1,150 alongside Apple’s AirPods Max at $150 off – the new set is coming but not at a price like this folks. And for those not upgrading to iPhone 16 next month, we are now tracking up to 52% off Apple iPhone 15 MagSafe Silicone Cases joined by the return of Prime Day pricing on the Eve Flare portable smart HomeKit lamp with Siri and Thread as well as deep discounts on charging gear, braided USB-C cables, Belkin MagSafe chargers, and more. Head below to check it all out.
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