New Macs, Apple Intelligence, and everything else coming from Apple this month

October is starting to become one of the most prominent months in the yearly Apple calendar. In the last decade, Apple has had major media events in six Octobers, and we expect this year will be the seventh as Apple gears up to announce new Macs. But it’s not just about new hardware. For years,…

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Here’s why your iPhone is in SOS mode and how to fix it

When we take our iPhones out of our pocket to make a call, send a text, or check our email, we expect them to work. When they don’t, it can be a frustrating experience, especially when you can’t get online. If you’re away from Wi-Fi, you’re dependent on a cellular connection, and when that isn’t…

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New iPhones charge faster but nowhere near 45W

When the iPhone 16 handsets were unveiled last month, there weren’t many surprises. Most of the upgrades had been leaked long before, or accurately guessed by well-informed analysts. But not everything we heard before the event proved to be correct. One theory, supported by seemingly robust evidence, was that the new phones would bring a…

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Norton Ultra VPN review

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Antivirus protections. Lots of tools are available, including Cloud Backup and Password Manager. Email tracking quarantine is an eye-opener. Cons Slower than rival VPNs. Inflexible payment options. Our Verdict Norton Ultra VPN is a solid offering from a company dedicated to securing your tech, but its pricing structure, lack of…

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The gorgeous black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 just got its first major discount

Apple might not have updated the Apple Watch this year, but it did give the Ultra 2 a gorgeous new black titanium case. And if you’ve been drooling over it, now’s the time to buy: You can get it for $732.89 at Amazon, down from its $799 MSRP. The 49mm black titanium Apple Watch Ultra…

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Controlling Apple Vision Pro with your brain is one step closer to reality

Synchron brain computer interfaces could control Apple Vision Pro Illustration source: Synchron Synchron has developed a non-invasive brain-computer interface capable of controlling devices like Apple Vision Pro, and it has reached the one-year milestone without serious adverse effects to patients. Brain-computer interfaces are among the latest moonshot technologies being chased in the consumer market. Clinical…

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AirPods help police find stolen Ferrari worth around $575,000

Police were able to find a stolen Ferrari thanks to the owner's AirPods, which were left in the car. Image Credit: Waterbury Police Department. Police in Waterbury, Connecticut, were able to find a stolen Ferrari worth over half a million dollars, all thanks to a pair of Apple AirPods left behind by the vehicle's owner.…

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Amazon reissues hot $1,299 deal on 14-inch MacBook Pro M3

Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro has returned to $1,299 at Amazon, reflecting a $300 discount off MSRP on the current M3 model. After jumping up to $1,399 earlier today, Amazon has reissued its $1,299 14-inch MacBook Pro deal, marking the return of the lowest price seen at the e-commerce giant in the last 30 days. M3…

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Apple requests anti-steering injunction in Epic case be tossed given new precedent

Another major twist has occurred in the Epic vs Apple case that may end with everything getting thrown out thanks to new precedents and a lack of evidence from Epic. Apple has filed for the court to set aside its injunction based on two new sets of precedents that didn't exist when the injunction was…

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