Sam’s Club’s $20 membership was too good to pass up

Between gift shopping, cooking, and hosting the family, the holidays are not cheap, but I’m hoping they’re easier to manage now that I’m doing all my shopping at Sam’s Club. I went years avoiding warehouse stores, but here’s why I’m actually glad I did:  New Sam’s Club Members can get a 1-Year Membership for only $20 (instead…

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Macworld Podcast: What’s up with Apple’s smart home efforts

Is Apple finally going to make a real effort into the smart home market? In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’ll examine a few recent reports on some rumored products: an iPad-like control center, smart home cameras, an Apple television set, and more! This is episode 910 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman…

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Apple urges judge to dismiss the DOJ’s speculative antitrust suit

The Department of Justice case will hang over Apple for years Apple has argued in court that the Department of Justice's case against it is baseless, while the DOJ says prove it at trial. As expected, Apple made its case to US District Judge Julien Neals in Newark, New Jersey, on Wednesday, November 21, 2024.…

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US government steps up oversight of Apple Pay and rivals

Apple Pay on an Apple Watch The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it will apply rigorous oversight to Big Tech payment systems such as Apple Pay. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently fined Apple and Goldman Sachs a $90 million penalty over disputed Apple Card payments. However, it has long argued that digital…

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How to find the Retouch tool in Photos for macOS Sequoia 15.1

Apple has offered a Retouch tool in the macOS Photos app for several releases. This brush-like tool lets you “paint” over an area or in spots and have Photos interpolate detail, removing noise and dust. Starting in macOS 15.1 Sequoia, however, some readers who rely on Retouch noticed it disappeared. That’s because Apple added a…

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Save $300 on the Apple Studio Display with this Black Friday deal

Save $300 on the Apple Studio Display If you want the Apple Studio Display, you should consider getting it now, as it's currently available at a massive $300 discount. The Apple Studio Display offers consumers an Apple-designed screen for their Mac, without necessarily paying the high price of the Pro Display XDR. If you're quick,…

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Pick up Apple’s iPad 10th Generation at the lowest price ever

Grab the best iPad 10th Gen price on record Grab the lowest iPad 10th Generation price on record as Amazon and Best Buy compete for the best early Black Friday deals. Early Black Friday iPad price war November is a great time to pick up an Apple device at a discount and iPads are no…

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App Store takedowns over copyright complaints are problematic

TV Time and the App Store icon Developers of two media-centric apps say Apple is not playing fair with the App Store, especially when it comes to dealing with copyright law. As the controller of the App Store, Apple has a duty to keep the digital marketplace full of engaging apps that don't break or…

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