Apple officially launched Apple Invites on Tuesday, giving iPhone users a new way to create rich digital invitations for real events.
One day later, Apple released Apple Invites version 1.0.1 with some improvements to the original version of the app.
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A new conversational Alexa is expected to be revealed at an Amazon media event on February 26, with press invitations sent out yesterday.
A report citing Amazon insiders says that the all-new Alexa will be powered by generative AI, dramatically boosting its capabilities and putting even more pressure on Apple to launch a smarter Siri …
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Reddit banned more than 90 subreddits yesterday, later restoring them and blaming it on a bug, but some moderators are worried about what the move might signal for the future.
The banned subreddits were all ones allowing NSFW content, but while that is commonly thought of as adult entertainment, it also includes communities as diverse as r/cubancigars and r/transgender_surgeries …
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Consumer electronics from China are getting more expensive for both consumers and businesses, as Trump’s 10% import tariffs take effect. Additionally, removal of a small-value exemption on existing tariffs means some products are now subject to import taxes as high as 45%.
Courier companies are also applying their own collection fees on top of the tariffs, further increasing costs – and some companies are pausing imports while they figure out what to do …
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If 27-inch 5K displays aren’t your thing, BenQ’s 32-inch 4K monitor is a fun option I’ve been testing and loving. The BenQ 32-inch Ergo Arm Programming Monitor with MoonHalo is designed to maximize comfort during long coding (or writing) sessions.
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Leica is known for making absolutely beautiful, minimalist cameras and jaw-droppingly great lenses with pricing in the “if you have to ask, you can’t afford it” range.
There’s no doubt that the newly-launched Leica LUX grip for iPhone ticks the beautiful box – but also the Leica pricing one …
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Apple is starting to feel some impact from the new U.S. administration’s shifting priorities in the global landscape, especially around economic issues like tariffs. Here are the two major threats Apple is facing, and why investors don’t actually seem to be worried.
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Lost luggage can be a nightmare, but AirTags make the process of finding that luggage much simpler. And thanks to the new Find My feature introduced in iOS 18.2, you can now share your luggage’s location with airlines. Today, Virgin Atlantic has announced it now supports the new AirTag feature. Here’s how that works.
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While you certainly don’t want to miss out on the new all-time low now live on AirPods 4, never mind the best prices of the year on AirPods Pro 2, we have a fresh batch of discounts to save you ton today. First up, Apple’s 24GB 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro is now $260 off at Amazon to deliver the best price of the year. And next we have another sweet deal on the most affordable unlocked iPhone 15 Pro – Amazon Premium Renewed units with a 1-year warranty are now $305 off the original price – alongside Geek Squad refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 models at $269 off. Those offers join discounts on Apple gift cards and the Natural Milanese Loop alongside everything else in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Apple just shipped iOS 18.3 last week, but it seems that another software release is on its way soon. Internal 9to5Mac visitor logs show that Apple is currently testing an iOS 18.3.1 update. Here’s what that means.
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