Apple Vision Pro’s high price doesn’t stop strong first-year sales

Apple Vision Pro features stunning immersive environments and content. The Apple Vision Pro is often referred to as a "flop" in media reports, but by the end of 2024, it will have sold around 500,000 units. For context, that Wall Street estimate matches almost exactly the money Apple made from the iPhone in 2008, its…

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How to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ for free on Apple TV+

Christmas season is here, and there are lots of ways to get into the spirit of the season. One way is to watch a Christmas special on TV, and one of the best is A Charlie Brown Christmas. For decades, it aired on broadcast TV, but that’s no longer the case–it’s now an Apple TV+…

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Why iOS 18.2 is a must-have update even if you don’t run Apple Intelligence

When iOS 18.2 rolls out to all iPhones on Monday, it’s going to bring a ton of great new features. Most of the focus is on the new Apple Intelligence capabilities, and for good reason: AI is Apple’s big marketing hook but the features are rolling out gradually over several months. The iOS 18.2 (and…

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Apple eyes PlayStation VR2 controllers for Vision Pro update

VR hand controller support could revitalize the software market for the Apple Vision Pro. A new report says that Apple has approached Sony in an effort to bring handheld game controller support — and presumably more games — to the Apple Vision Pro. The company is also considering an Apple Pencil-like "wand" controller as well.…

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US Appeals Court upholds law requiring TikTok sale

TikTok's issues with the US government and courts continue. China-based Bytedance has one last avenue to avoid the sale of its TikTok social media service after losing a court appeal to invalidate a US law that requires the service be sold by January 19, 2025. In its decision, the US Court of Appeals noted that…

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Don’t let Apple Intelligence FOMO get to you — just use ChatGPT to automate your life

Feeling left out because your iPhone doesn’t support Apple Intelligence? Same. But until we upgrade, we can just use ChatGPT to write our emails and answer our questions. Our only problem is that it’s a bit more advanced, so we might have to learn how to use ChatGPT. Step right up because we found this…

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Conquer spreadsheets to presentations — own Microsoft Office 2024 for life

Whether you’re juggling work deadlines, managing personal budgets, or cramming for exams, having tools that make organization effortless is non-negotiable. Enter Microsoft Office 2024, the productivity suite trusted by millions to get the job done, on sale for $119.97 through December 8. This lifetime license includes must-have apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Draft professional…

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Apple could ditch Qualcomm modems for own designs by 2027

An iPhone connection indicator Apple's quest to replace Qualcomm modems with its own in the iPhone and other products will take place over three years, with plans set to replace all of them by 2027. Apple has been working on its own 5G modem designs for a few years, as part of a wider program…

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