Apple Intelligence is nice, but Apple Laziness is my jam

The Mac section of the WWDC24 keynote was about 15 minutes, and in the first part of those 15 minutes, Apple showed iPhone Mirroring, a feature that was enthusiastically received by the audience watching the keynote at Apple Park. I grinned along and let out an “Oh yeah” in approval. iPhone Mirroring is a feature…

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Turn one port into three with this Anker PowerExpand hub for just $16

Making the most of your MacBook’s ports can cost as little as $16 with this discounted Anker PowerExpand 3-in-1 USB-C PD hub, which is currently on sale at Amazon. This super compact hub can be just what the doctor ordered since it can maximize your laptop’s functionality. Just picture this: you’re in a cafe and…

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Proposed class action lawsuit accuses Apple of underpaying women

Apple Park is meant to host a diverse and equal workforce According to a new class action lawsuit in California, Apple allegedly underpaid 12,000 women compared to men despite DEI initiatives. Gender pay gaps, discrimination, and harassment are all something Apple has said it takes quite seriously. It even launched a dedicated webpage with data…

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Bento breakdown: Inbound features for tvOS 18, HomeKit, and AirPods

Apple's bento graphic for Audio & HomeApple's bento graphic for Audio & Home Apple's bento graphic for Audio & Home covers everything from HomeKit to tvOS. Here's a breakdown of that image's feature list. The bento graphic is an Apple tradition now. It's the company's quick and flashy way to summarize all of the key…

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Apple will give up to $200 for Apple Card Family sign ups

Apple Card Family promo A returning Apple Card Family promotion can provide a user up to $100 and a family unit up to $200 in rewards for bringing new users to a family group. Apple runs various incentive programs to attract new users to the Apple Card. Oddly, the incentives generally involve existing users bringing…

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How to extract audio from video on Mac with built-in tools

How to extract audio from video on Mac with built-in tools Whether you need the soundtrack for a project or want to enjoy music without visuals, extracting audio from video on a Mac is easy with built-in tools. Extracting audio allows for detailed edits, improved sound quality, and integration into multimedia projects. Various people can…

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Easily edit and publish PDFs from your Mac with $30 off PDF Reader Pro

PDFs are powerful tools, yet they can also be frustrating when you need to work with them beyond signing a form. This PDF Reader Pro for Mac lifetime license turns your Mac or Windows PC into a PDF multitool, so you can more easily incorporate them into your workflow. This PDF editor utility is full…

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Detroit has high hopes of getting its first Apple Store

Exterior of what is claimed to be a forthcoming Apple Store in Detroit (Source: Detroit Free Press) Repeated rumors of Apple opening a store in downtown Detroit have taken on new life as construction begins on a prestigious but as yet unnamed retail site. Detroit is already home to one of Apple's Developer Academy programs,…

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Apple is finally letting you have it your way–kinda

Apple, as a company, has always extolled the value of putting the “personal” in “personal computer.” From its earliest days pushing back at the monolith of IBM and beige boxes that all looked like one another, to its more recent extremely personal devices like the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. But that ethos of “personal”…

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