New firmware available for AirPods Pro 2 and Apple Pencil Pro

Apple has released firmware updates for AirPods Pro 2 and Apple Pencil Pro. On Tuesday, Apple released new firmware updates for its AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds as well as the Apple Pencil Pro. The new AirPods firmware lets users test features such as head-shaking gestures, while the Apple Pencil Pro update likely includes bug…

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ASSA ABLOY acquires Level Lock, creates new Ambient Property Technologies subsidiary

The Level Lock company and brand have been acquired by ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions. Level M will now operate as a separate entity under the name Ambient Property Technologies. Fans of Apple HomeKit-compatible products have likely heard of Level Lock thanks to their excellent smart locks. The company has been acquired…

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How to use a VPN to access geo-restricted library and research materials

Most VPN apps for iPhone default to the fastest local server, but more local servers are available. Many libraries, including both public libraries and private academic research resources, are geo-restricted. You can circumvent this geo-restricted content using the best VPN for iPhone providers. Accessing online library content is crucial for researchers, academics, students, and bookworms,…

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Apple aims to lower Apple Vision Pro cost with far cheaper display

Apple is reportedly switching to a less expensive OLED technology to try and get the manufacturing costs down on a future Apple Vision Pro headset. The new display is built by Japan Display Inc (JDI), which Apple has previously supported with a $100 million investment. According to The Elec, JDI has recently delivered a glass-based…

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Samsung slashes prices on monitors & SSDs at Amazon

Save up to 40% on a variety of Samsung products. Samsung looks to take the spotlight during Apple Event week by slashing prices on monitors and portable SSDs that pair well with your Mac and iPad. The sale, which can be found at Amazon and Samsung direct, provides shoppers with discounts of up to 40%…

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Apple calling everything new intelligent won’t help it catch up

L-R: Tim Cook, Jeff Williams, Dr. Sumbul Desai After practically disdaining the phrase "artificial intelligence," Apple first compromised with "Apple Intelligence," but now it's overusing the term and applying it even to devices that won't run the new feature. There comes a point when you say a word so often that it loses meaning, and…

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Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Series 9 compared

Apple's iPhone 16 event saw the Apple Watch Series 10 get a big upgrade, over the year-old Apple Watch Series 9. This is what has changed between the wearable generations. The 2024 update to the Apple Watch is a milestone, with its Series number finally ticking over into double digits. The Apple Watch is now…

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iPhone users still aren’t rushing to buy the latest models

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Despite Apple's constant rollout of flashy new smartphones, like the new iPhone 16 models, millions of users refuse to upgrade, clinging to their older devices for longer than ever. Apple unveils new iPhone models each year, which is always a significant event. These new releases, such as the iPhone…

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The first A18 Pro benchmarks are out, and it is FAST

The first seemingly legitimate benchmarks of Apple’s new A18 Pro chip have apparently leaked out, and they show a healthy boost in performance that should keep Apple on top of the smartphone performance charts for a while. The Geekbench 6 listing for “iPhone17,2” means we’re looking at the performance numbers for an iPhone 16 Pro…

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