Apple, Walmart banking partner fined millions over tax-prep fees

Green Dot Bank is Apple's partner for some financial services, such as Apple Cash. Green Dot Bank, an Apple financial partner for Apple Cash and other services, has been fined $44 million by the Federal Reserve over its tax-preparation service. The penalty is unrelated to its role in any Apple services. Green Dot, based in…

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Babbel Lifetime Deal: $129.97 for 14 languages, ends Sunday

Save $470 on Babbel this weekend only. A lifetime Babbel subscription is on sale for $129.97 this weekend only, marking a return of the all-time best price on the language learning app thanks to the $470 discount. The deal is valid for new Babbel account users in the U.S. only and you must redeem the…

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B&H and Amazon slash prices on upgraded M3 MacBook Air 15-inch

Article Hero Image Apple's popular M3 MacBook Air 15-inch with a boost to 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD is $200 off as Amazon and B&H compete in a post-Prime Day price war. The $1,499 price, which is available at both B&H Photo and Amazon.com, reflects a $200 price drop on the upgraded model just…

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Rumored thin motherboard for iPhone 17 allegedly dropped over quality issues

A motherboard or mainboard (source: Ming-Chi Kuo) The iPhone 17 range may not utilize the rumored thinner motherboard after all. It would have reduced costs and also increased available space for other components. At the time, Kuo said that this would not only save internal space in the iPhone 17 but "because it's fiberglass-free" would…

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Microsoft Designer set to generate images on iPhone

Microsoft Designer Microsoft Designer, a generative AI tool that produces images, has left preview and is now available as a free iOS app. Previously available in preview for close to a year, Microsoft Designer has finally become available to everyone. Trialled using Microsoft Edge and other browsers through a website, Designer is now open to…

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Apple executives talk about the origins of Math Notes in iPadOS 18

Math Notes on an iPad In a new interview, Apple's Jenny Chen and Ty Jordan have revealed how both the new Math Notes and Smart Script for iPadOS 18 have their roots in years of Apple technology. Math Notes is the new feature where iPadOS 18 will not only recognize a handwritten sum or equation,…

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Massive price cuts on 3D printers and supplies for Prime Day 2024

The Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra is on sale for Prime Day. The latest 3D printers are faster, easier, and more powerful than ever. For Prime Day 2024, you can snag the latest and greatest 3D printers and supplies at record-low prices. Elegoo makes some of the best resin and filament printers on the market. Nearly…

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Revive the iPod using your Apple Watch with the TinyPod

The TinyPod TinyPod is a revival of the iPod, an enclosure that turns the Apple Watch into a compact version of the portable music device. Apple officially discontinued the iPod in May 2022 after over two decades of availability. In one new accessory that's bound to appeal to users who miss the iPod, the TinyPod…

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