03-22-23 -

Nothing launches Ear (2) with Hi-Res Audio certification
Nothing, a consumer tech company, has launched its Ear (2) wireless earbuds with hi-res audio and custom sound profiles.Nothing launches new earbudsNothing makes unique products in transparent casings, such as the Phone (1). It has now updated its...

03-22-23 -

AirPods slashed to $89.99, AirPods Pro 2 discounted to $199.99 in latest pric...
Deals on Apple AirPods are front and center today, with prices falling to as low as $89.99. Every model is discounted in the month-end price war.An AirPods price war is going on today.The AppleInsider AirPods Price Guide is tracking new discounts ...

03-22-23 -

Ugreen's new docking station can extend M1 Mac displays
Ugreen has released a 9-in-1 docking station that can help extend an M1 MacBook's capability with external displays.New docking station from UgreenIt offers customers 100W fast charging, nine different connections to fulfill most needs, quick file...

03-22-23 -

Two good car antitheft measures are AirTags and stick shifts
A carjacker in Chicago has been recently apprehended thanks to an AirTag that directed authorities to him, and a stick shift he couldn't use.AirTags can helpThe would-be carjacker, Andrew Moran, allegedly knocked on the victim's driver side door a...

03-22-23 -

Microsoft's iPhone App Store plan is limited threat to Apple, for now
Morgan Stanley analysts say that a potential Microsoft iPhone app store would initially have only a small impact on Apple if it ever launches — but it's a potentially strong competitor in the longer term.Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer recen...

03-22-23 -

Deals: $200 off M2 Pro MacBook Pro, 17% off Apple Watch Series 8, 44% off LG ...
Top bargains for March 22 include $450 off a Hisense Quantum 4K Mini-LED 65" Google Smart TV, 25% off Ecovacs Deebot T10 robot vacuum & mop, 47% off a leather link Apple Watch band, and 71% off a Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus.Save $200 on a M2 ...

03-22-23 -

iPhones and Android devices get treated differently when retired
A new report focuses on user behavior when a smartphone is retired, and illustrates the differences between iPhone owners, and Android users.Most iPhone users trade in their deviceThe latest report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIR...

03-22-23 -

Friday Night Baseball no longer free, returns to Apple TV+ on April 7
The second year of Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ sees 25 weeks of action, though there will be no more free games to watch."Friday Night Baseball" starts off with the Texas Rangers at the Chicago Cubs for the inaugural daytime game ...

03-22-23 -

Limited time offer: Get Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 2021 for onl...
For a limited time, pick up a standalone Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 2021 license for just $39.99, a discount of 84% off retail.Save 86% on Microsoft Office for Mac.Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 2021 is now availabl...

03-22-23 -

Casetify laptop sleeve review: Fun designs that absorb shock
Casetify is known for its colorful iPhone cases but recently released a pretty nice MacBook Pro sleeve line to offer stylish protection.The Boho Hippie sleeveThe company announced the new sleeve in January along with a couple of MacBook Pro cases....

03-22-23 -

TikTok has a plan to avoid getting banned in the US
TikTok CEO Shou Chew has presented written testimony ahead of meeting the US House Energy and Commerce Committee to discuss accusations around the platform's ties to China.TikTok on a smartphoneChew is appearing in front of the committee on March ...

03-22-23 -

Meta & Google shouldn't be allowed to bully their way out of paying for news
Journalism has been nearly destroyed by Google and Facebook stealing news — and they should not be allowed to use threats to escape regulation demanding that they pay for profiting from it.Canadian lawmakers are debating whether to charge online...

03-22-23 -

Apple Music bug shows users other people's playlists
An apparent bug in Apple Music is adding playlists that are seemingly from other users' music libraries, and may also be deleting cloud-stored individual tracks.Apple MusicIt's not known how many users are affected. However, the issue is widesprea...

03-22-23 -

Keyport Pivot 2.0 & Popl Review: Streamlining everyday carry
Keyport's Pivot 2.0 is a great way to build your own keychain multi-tool, and its new collaboration with Popl gives a small yet useful e-business card.Keyport integrates daily carry items like keys, fobs, and multi-tools into a customizable packag...

03-22-23 -

Apple TV+ gains 15 nominations at UK's Bafta Television Awards
"Slow Horses" and "Bad Sisters" lead Apple TV+ Bafta nominations, with the streamer earning more than Disney+ or the UK's Sky Television.Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses"Following its Bafta Film Awards win for "The Bo...

03-21-23 -

Baseus Bowie M2 Plus review: Small wireless earbuds, mighty sounds
The Baseus Bowie M2 Plus wireless earbuds can be handy if you want to listen to music and block out unwanted noise. Besides being noise canceling, they are app-enabled to create your unique sound profile.Baseus Bowie M2 Plus wireless earbuds revie...

03-21-23 -

No, Google Bard is not trained on Gmail data
Google's large language model tool named Bard says that it was trained with Gmail — but Google has denied that is the case.Bard is a generative AI tool that can get things wrongBard is a generative AI or Large Language Model (LLM) which can prov...

03-21-23 -

Get up to $900 off computers & electronics at B&H Photo this week
B&H Photo has slashed prices on a variety of computers, monitors and electronics this week, including more than $600 off Sony's a7 II Mirrorless Camera that includes everything photographers need to capture the moment.Save up to $900 at B&...

03-21-23 -

iOS 16.4 beta leaks new AirPods, charging case, Beats
New personal audio accessories could be on the way, with the release candidate beta of iOS 16.4 including references to new AirPods and Beats earphones.AirPods and AirPods Pro have been a successful accessory for Apple. Apple introduced the releas...

03-21-23 -

Apple seeds developer release candidate for iOS and iPadOS 16.4
Developers can now download the release candidate fifth beta version of the iOS and iPadOS 16.4 operating systems for new emojis and more.Apple updates beta softwareDevelopers taking part in the beta can get the most recent builds either by updati...

03-21-23 -

Apple issues release candidate developer beta for macOS Ventura 13.3
On Tuesday, Apple seeded the fifth and possibly final beta of macOS Ventura 13.3 for developers to test.macOS Ventura 13.3 beta 5 is outBy visiting the Apple Development Center or updating Macs that are currently running beta software, developers ...

03-21-23 -

Developer release candidates for tvOS 16.4 & watchOS 9.4 are out
Apple has released the release candidates for watchOS 9.4 and tvOS 16.4 as it winds down testing the new updates with developers.Round 5 of betasDevelopers can download the release candidate builds from the Apple Developer Center webpage or update...

03-21-23 -

NewQ dock adds up to three displays on any M1 & M2 Mac
The newest product from NewQ is a 16-in-1 USB-C docking station that can connect up to three 4K monitors, even on an M1 Mac.The docking station has 16 portsWith 150W of power delivery, the dock includes nearly any port users might need for their w...

03-21-23 -

Apple's M2 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch with 96GB RAM is $250 off, in stock
This 2023 MacBook Pro 16-inch is loaded with upgrades, including Apple's top-of-the-line M2 Max chip with a 38-core GPU. It's also on sale now exclusively for AppleInsider readers, with units in stock and ready to ship.Save $250 on this loaded Mac...

03-21-23 -

Future Apple Watch bands could automatically launch apps or change face
Not content with its plan to make Apple Watch bands whose color can be changed, Apple wants those bands to change what the Watch displays — and to prove that they are "authorized."A band's texture would stay the same, but the color cou...

03-21-23 -

ChatGPT watch out: You can now chat to Google Bard
Google is starting to roll out access to Google Bard, its AI chatbot competitor to ChatGPT that aims to use machine smarts to provide intelligent responses to queries.Google Bard is rolling out to users. First introduced in February, Google Bard w...

03-21-23 -

Microsoft & OpenAI add AI image creation tool to Bing
After integrating ChatGPT into Bing, Microsoft is adding a tool to it, that creates images from words using an advanced version of OpenAI's DALL-E model.New AI tools from BingThe company announced the integration of ChatGPT into Bing and its Edge ...

03-21-23 -

New Adobe Firefly will use AI to generate art, but protect artists
Adobe has announced an online-only beta release of its Firefly image generator, and says its its AI art isn't stealing from artists but is instead trained on licensed or public domain work.Source: AdobeIn December 2022, Adobe announced that its st...

03-21-23 -

Ecovacs new vacuum & mopping robots feature better navigation
Ecovacs has introduced three new vacuum and mopping robots in the Deebot line with the N10 Plus, T9+, and T10 Omni with advanced navigation systems.New robots from EcovacsEach robot has advanced smart navigation and mapping systems and other featu...

03-21-23 -

Apple & Foxconn amping up efforts for more labor reform in India
After success in one region, Apple is seeking more labor reforms across India to move more manufacturing out of China.Tamil Nadu may be next for reformsThe company started in the southern Indian state of Karnataka by lobbying for changes to labor ...

03-21-23 -

Deals: Apple Watch Ultra $669, 16" MacBook Pro $1,999, iPad Air for $270, more
Top deals for March 21 include 32% off a Hisense 4K UHD triple-laser ultra short throw projector, 50% off an Otterbox iPhone Case, 46% off Beats Studio 3 headphones, and 46% off a Samsung QLED TV.Save $500 on an M1 Pro MacBook ProThe AppleInsider ...

03-21-23 -

Jabra's new Elite 4 earbuds offer clarity in noisy environments
Jabra has released a new pair of true wireless earbuds called Elite 4, which offer active noise cancellation and microphones.Elite 4 earbudsFollowing the entry-level Elite 3, the Jabra Elite 4 headphones have more advanced features. The essential ...

03-21-23 -

Apple TV+ beats rivals to 'Maybe Next Time' movie
A film of Cesca Major's latest novel, made by Reese Witherspoon's production company, will stream on Apple TV+ after the firm outbid competitors.Source: AdWeekThere are no details of how much Apple TV+ paid for the project, nor even of which other...

03-21-23 -

Foxconn paying more & getting less than expected with new India plant
Foxconn's previously announced new factory in Bengaluru, India, has now cleared local government approval — though at greater cost and with fewer jobs.The Karnataka government approved Foxconn's application at its State High Level Clearance Comm...

03-21-23 -

Orico 2.5-inch hard drive enclosure review: affordable and cool storage
Orico has made a clever external 2.5-inch USB enclosure with a retro cassette design that is inexpensive and fun to use.The Orico 2.5-inch USB SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure is a small plastic drive box with a USB 3.0 connection. The enclosure...

03-20-23 -

iPhone 15 certified cable requirement expected to create high USB-C charger d...
Apple doesn't ship a charger with its iPhone anymore, and the iPhone 15 moving to USB-C with MFi requirements is expected to drive high demand for compatible chargers.Apple to require MFi certification for chargersEver since the iPhone 12 in 2020,...

03-20-23 -

iPhone display orders decline 39% year-over-year
A display shipment report from Apple's supply chain shows iPhone 14 display orders decreased sharply when compared to the iPhone 13 in the same timeframe.iPhone display orders decline YoYThe iPhone 14 release cycle has seen a lot of turbulence tha...

03-20-23 -

Apple Pay now available in South Korea
Apple Pay has seemingly soft-launched in South Korea with only one card issuer.Apple Pay launches in South KoreaFollowing regulatory hurdles, Apple Pay was expected to launch in South Korea at any time, which has only been recently confirmed by Ap...

03-20-23 -

Is Apple about to announce a 'Broadcast' App?
Apple has just denied an update to years-old internet radio and live streaming app "Broadcasts," based on a name-likeness rule that is used to prevent developers from copying Apple app names.'Broadcasts' denied for Apple name collisionLo...

03-20-23 -

Inside Apple Fifth Avenue: Iconic retail design above and below the surface
While walking down Fifth Avenue in New York, you can't miss the glass Apple Store that shines a light on the company's core values from the inside out. AppleInsider checks it out.Exterior of Apple Fifth AvenueApple originally did not want to build...

03-20-23 -

Update adds 8BitDo controller support for Apple devices
Due to recent software updates, gaming controllers from 8BitDo now natively support Apple devices on the most recent operating systems.8BitDo Lite SEThe company makes multiple gaming controllers and now supports Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Us...

03-20-23 -

Amazon drops new deals: AirTags, Apple Watch, iPads, Macs up to 31% off
Shoppers looking for a new iPad have plenty of deals to choose from at Amazon, including an iPad Pencil bundle that's currently $70 off retail price and includes an Apple Pencil.iPads, MacBooks, and more on sale this week through Amazon. Other gre...

03-20-23 -

Apple increased grip on premium smartphone market in 2022
The premium smartphone market make up more than half of global smartphone revenue in 2022, a report claims, with Apple's iPhone providing the lion's share.iPhone 14Sales in the overall global smartphone market dropped 12% year-on-year between 2021...

03-20-23 -

Clean junk files from your Mac with Intego Washing Machine X9
Spring is the perfect time to clean up your Mac, and there's nothing better than professional software like Mac Washing Machine X9 from Intego's famous software suite to do the job.Mac Washing Machine X9 from IntegoMacs are efficient and typically...

03-20-23 -

Amazon slashing 9,000 more jobs in fresh round of layoffs
Amazon is preparing another round of layoffs, with 9,000 more roles to be cut from its human resources, advertising, Twitch, and Amazon Web Services teams.Amazon logoThe tech giant jobs bloodbath continues, with Amazon the latest to initiate a sec...

03-20-23 -

Leaked iPhone 15 Pro images back up solid state button rumor
Apple leaker ShrimpApplePro has shared new iPhone 15 Pro renders showing a unified volume and mute buttons.Render of new buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro modelsThe iPhone 15 Pro versions are anticipated to include a single, long button for controlling...

03-20-23 -

Samsung expands OLED 4K TV lineup with two new series
Samsung has announced expanding its OLED 4K TV lineup with new TVs with a Neural Quantum Processor and the Apple TV app built-in.New Samsung TVsThe two new series — the S90C and S95C — feature Quantum Dot technology, 4K upscaling, Quantum HDR,...

03-20-23 -

Samsung's Spring Sale slashes up to $1,600 off TVs, monitors & appliances
Samsung's Spring Discover event is back with serious discounts on popular products throughout its catalog. Shop every day for incredible daily deals, and check back often for even better flash deals.Save big on Samsung electronics.Outfit your home...

03-20-23 -

The BBC is advising staff to remove TikTok from work phones
Though the BBC still has a TikTok channel, it is advising staff to delete the app from their work phones over China fears.TikTokAs a TikTok ban edges closer in the US, the UK's British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) seeks to remove it from corpora...

03-20-23 -

Belkin's Matter woes, ESR Find My wallet, & more smart home news
Belkin is stepping back from the Matter standard, ESR got a new Find My-enabled Geo Wallet & Stand, and there is much more news on the Homekit Insider podcast.HomeKit InsiderAfter previously committing to Matter, Belkin is now putting its roll...