Apple’s political turn is leading it down a sketchy road

In a clearing in a forest, near the magical river where the gnomes harvest mushrooms and the fairies argue over an editorial in the latest issue of Teen Vogue, sits a Macalope on a stump, hunched over a keyboard. Is it ergonomic? No. It’s a forest. How is it going to be ergonomic? Magic? Magic…

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Subscriptions are out, lifetime Office for your Mac is in

Let’s be real — subscription fees are the worst. If you’re tired of shelling out cash every month just to use basic apps like Word or Excel (or you’re missing them on your Mac!), it’s time to switch things up with Microsoft Office 2019. For $39.99, you’ll get lifetime access to the full suite of…

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Waited too long to book your trip? This app finds the best options fast

You had every intention of booking early for your next trip, but life got in the way (again). Now, flights and hotels are sky-high — unless you have this secret travel deals app. OneAir gives you lower prices than sites like Expedia and Hotels.com, and a lifetime subscription is at its lowest price ever with…

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Got Bag Pro Pack review: Sustainability meets functionality

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Large storage volume Good compartmentalization Robust eco-material Cons Carrying system overloaded with heavy loads No bright colors Our Verdict If you’re looking for a large notebook backpack at a favorable price, you’ll find it with the Got Bag Pro Pack. It has good compartmentalization and a neat carrying system. Price…

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Amazon and Best Buy’s Presidents Day MacBook Air sale ends today

Grab a MacBook Air for $749 today only. Amazon's Presidents Day MacBook Air sale discounts the ultraportable laptops to as low as $749, with Best Buy offering flash deals today only as well. Amazon is offering shoppers a bonus $50 discount on top of a $200 instant rebate on Apple's standard M2 MacBook Air 13-inch…

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Tired of losing your wallet? Next time, slide one of these next to your library card

Ever misplaced your wallet or struggled to find your ID at the worst possible moment? It feels like the worst thing in the world, but it’s also pretty avoidable with a little help from good ol’ technology.  The KeySmart SmartCard is kind of like an AirTag that got pancaked into the shape of a credit…

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This ultrawide QHD monitor is better than two displays

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 3440×1440 ultrawide screen Accurate color Apple-sensitive styling Built-in USB hub Our Verdict With its ultrawide display, the Alogic Edge offers a remarkable amount of working screen space for a single monitor to maximize viewable multitasking apps and documents. Picky creatives may prefer a higher pixel density but for general productivity…

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After Wednesday, the iPhone will never be the same

All signs point to this being another big week for Apple. That’s unusual for February, generally a bleak and cold month for Cupertino watchers. Apple loves to launch in the spring, summer, and fall, but ever since Apple abandoned Macworld San Francisco, it generally hibernates during the winter months. There’s been precisely one February event…

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Get ready to be annoyed: Apple wants to put ads in Maps

Open the App Store app on your iPhone and pretty soon you’ll spot an ad: I’m seeing one for Temu on the front page, and a search for “monster hunter” surfaces another for Honkai: Star Rail before we get to any games of that name. This is mildly annoying and makes it slightly harder to…

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