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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Best MacBook Air holiday deals

Best holiday deals on Apple's MacBook Air - Image credit: Apple Apple resellers are providing discounts on the ultraportable MacBook Air as holiday shipping deadlines loom, with post-Black Friday sales already resulting in substantial savings of up to $200 off. Current MacBook Air holiday deals Both 13-inch and 15-inch models are on sale this weekend,…

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Apple’s modem push could result in cellular MacBooks

Apple's work to build its own 5G modem could keep MacBook users online without an iPhone, with the prospect of a wider rollout beyond iPhones and cellular iPads. The multi-year modem project has the main intention of replacing Qualcomm's modem for an in-house design. However, Apple is considering the possibility of using its modems beyond…

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AirPods 4 received a record-breaking price cut at Amazon

Grab the lowest price ever on AirPods 4 with ANC. The record-breaking AirPods 4 price drop is in stock at Amazon while supplies last, putting the earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation in your hands in just a few days. Every model of AirPods is on sale for the holidays, but we're following a fresh price…

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Apple’s first 5G modem will kick off a 3-year plan to leave Qualcomm behind

It has been over five years since Apple purchased Intel’s modem division and patents, and in all that time it hasn’t managed to ship a product. Now, according to a new report from Bloomberg, the company is finally ready to bring its first 5G modem to market. Don’t expect Apple to topple the modem giant…

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