Big Tech shaking up TV production, Jon Stewart laments

Jon Stewart on The Problem With Jon Stewart. Credit: Apple TV+ Comedian Jon Stewart says that tech giants like Apple and Amazon have wrought an "earthquake" in the way stream-on-demand shows like those on Apple TV+ are made. Stewart, who has returned to "The Daily Show" as one of a rotating array of hosts, spoke…

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Month-end MacBook Air deals: big savings on M3 laptops

Flash price drops are in effect on Apple's MacBook Air. Apple resellers are clamoring for your business, with month-end MacBook Air deals knocking up to $300 off 2024 M3 and blowout M2 models. The MacBook Air is a popular laptop choice thanks to its 2024 update to the M3 chip, thin-and-light design and budget-friendly price.…

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‘F1’ could be the last Apple TV+ theatrical release

Apple TV+ is continuing to step back from high-profile theatrical releases of its movies, with the forthcoming "F1" racing drama seen as one more test after a series of flops. Apple was the first streaming service to earn a Best Picture Oscar, with "CODA" in 2022, but otherwise its movies have not been hits on…

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Enhance your driving experience with a great wireless CarPlay adapter from Ottocast

Enjoy wireless CarPlay with Ottocast products Take control of your vehicle's infotainment system and go beyond simple stock Apple CarPlay with products from Ottocast, which add wireless CarPlay and new features like HDMI input. Ottocast is a company that specializes in enhancing vehicle infotainment systems. All three accessories featured here bring new functionality to your…

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Month-end discounts: Mac mini from $469, MacBook Pro up to $500 off

Flash deals are in effect on Apple's MacBook Pro. The month-end deals at B&H are valid this week only, with Mac computers discounted to as low as $469. Mac mini markdowns MacBook discounts M3 14" MacBook Pro (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Space Gray: $1,499 ($300 off) M3 14" MacBook Pro (16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Space…

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How to use AWS CodeBuild to make macOS apps

Amazon AWS CodeBuild service. CodeBuild is an Amazon Web Service tool for automating the building of software. Now you can use it to build macOS and iOS apps. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive set of cloud computing services that allow you to ditch your on-premises hardware. With AWS you can shift much of…

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pdfFiller review: An overpriced, half-baked PDF editor for macOS

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Cross-platform solution with macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Windows, Android, and web apps. Offers monthly and annual plans with a free trial through the web or Apple’s App Store. Features an integrated library of some commonly needed documents and forms. Cons The Mac app fails to deliver all advertised features. The monthly…

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This 100W power bank that can fast-charge a MacBook Pro is a wild 60% off

Being able to charge your laptops and smartphones and any other gadgets on the go is just what you need, especially if the battery life of your device has dropped recently. Thankfully, the Baseus Blade Laptop Power Bank is on sale for $54 at Amazon right now, down from its usual $130, so make sure…

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