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Alongside a series of exciting new gear coming from IFA today, including the new Twelve South charger with Apple Find My and Belkin’s fabric-wrapped Qi2 15W MagSafe Duo, we are also tracking some solid deals. First up, we have a nice $70 drop on Apple’s most affordable new 13-inch M2 iPad Air joined by a massive $800 in savings on the 13-inch 2TB M2 iPad Pro as part of Best Buy latest flash sale. From there, the latest Anker 15W Qi2 3-in-1 MagGo Charging Stand dropped down to $75 today to sit next to solid offers on Siri and Thread-enabled smart home gear and, if you’re quick, the return of the $500 price drop on the M3 Pro MacBook Pro at $1,499. Check it all our below.

Deals: M2 iPad Air $729, M2 iPad Pro $800 off, 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe stand $75, HomeKit gear, and more

Apple will unveil its all-new flagship iPhone lineup next week, including the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. If you’re thinking ahead about which to buy, here are a few different advantages the iPhone 16 Pro will have over the iPhone 16 – even though there are more similarities than ever expected this year.

Four advantages the iPhone 16 Pro will have over the iPhone 16

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The iPhone 16 Pro unveiling is only days away, but we already know what to expect. One key camera upgrade coming is a brand new 48MP Ultra Wide camera. I never take Ultra Wide 0.5x shots, but I’m thrilled about this change for one reason: no more anxiety when I see the flower icon in the Camera app.

This iPhone 16 Pro camera upgrade will fix a major pain point

We’re just a few days away from Apple’s special event, when the company is expected to announce the new iPhone 16 models. There are a lot of rumors about the new phones out there, but now 9to5Mac has heard more details about what changes with the new hardware. When it comes to cameras, users can expect improvements such as 4K 120fps video and more.

iPhone 16 Pro to shoot 4K 120fps videos, Camera Button works with third-party apps

Philips has just announced a new generation of its Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, which lets owners of Hue bulbs synchronize their smart lights with the content on their TV. The new version features a number of enhancements, including HDMI 2.1 with support for higher resolutions as well as new light effects.

Philips announces new generation Hue Play box with HDMI 2.1 and new light effects

IOS 18 will launch in the coming weeks with major improvements like Apple Intelligence, new customization tools, and more. But one of the biggest changes is coming with Messages: RCS support. RCS will make messaging between iPhones and Androids work better than ever. Here’s what that means for you.

What is RCS? iOS 18’s long-awaited fix for iPhone to Android messaging

Ahead of the iPhone 16 event next week, CIRP is out with a new report to answer the question, “what compels new iPhone purchases?” Interestingly, only 18% of respondents said new features were a reason to buy a new iPhone, here’s what matters most in convincing customers to upgrade.

New features aren’t driving iPhone sales, here’s what is

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

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The Aurora City Council at its study session Monday advanced a proposal by council member Stephanie Hancock to impound vehicles that are not registered and insured and driven by someone with a license.

Update: Aurora advances impound of unregistered, uninsured vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers

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Apple has its share of frenemies, and Meta is certainly one of them. Though the two companies have a mutually beneficial relationship, they have often found themselves in deep points of conflict. The latest drama? Per The Wall Street Journal, Meta lobbied to make Apple a responsible party in a child safety bill, but Apple’s own lobbying got it off the hook.

Meta lobbied for child safety bill to blame Apple, but Apple’s own lobbying got it off the hook

Apple’s biggest event of the year is almost here. On September 9, the company will unveil its iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3, and more. AirPods 4 are also expected to debut next week. Here’s what you should know about the new AirPods 4.

AirPods 4 coming next week: Here’s what to expect

Luma Touch co-founder Terri Morgan joins us to discuss creating LumaFusion, early struggles to gain traction, thoughts on AI and creativity, opinions on in-app subscriptions, and what’s new in LumaFusion 5.0. Jeff is the head of video content production for 9to5. He initially joined 9to5Mac in 2016, producing videos,...

9to5Mac Overtime 029: The story of LumaFusion w/ co-founder Terri Morgan

Today Apple has released a surprise beta update. visionOS 2 beta 9 is rolling out now to developers, bringing the latest version of the first big OS update to the Vision Pro. It’s common practice for Apple to release around eight developer betas throughout the summer for its major OS updates. Last week’s beta 8 release seemed to follow that pattern, as the company typically doesn’t release any new versions the week before its iPhone event.

visionOS 2 beta 9 is now rolling out to developers

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

SwitchBot has officially launched its latest Matter-enabled smart home product, the SwitchBot Evaporative Humidifier (Auto-refill). This new device aims to simplify home humidification by combining advanced technology with cold evaporation, offering a clean and efficient solution for enhancing indoor air quality. When paired with the SwitchBot Hub 2, it also supports Matter.

SwitchBot releases Matter-enabled evaporative humidifier

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As Maine works to address its housing crisis, much of the attention is focused on the need for new development. But there’s another issue at hand: the state’s aging housing stock.

A look at Maine’s aging housing stock

As a refresher, the new Capture button will reportedly feature a physical design, but with a capacitive surface. iPhone 16 users will be able to swipe left and right on the Capture button’s surface to zoom in and out. Additionally, users will be able to press the Capture button lightly to bring an image into focus, then press more firmly on the button to actually take the picture.

New details on the iPhone 16 Capture button

Apple’s 2024 has centered on AI. Each new product introduction has highlighted AI; WWDC was largely a showcase for Apple Intelligence; next week’s iPhone 16 launch event is expected to be AI-heavy too. But somehow, Apple’s most neglected product of the year is also the device that’s missing out entirely on Apple Intelligence and its upgraded Siri: the HomePod.

Apple’s most neglected product of 2024 deserved a big AI year

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Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today is a list I put together using the years of experience gained helping others declutter. I've seen firsthand how transforming a cluttered space can lead to a more peaceful and productive life.

15 Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today!

Apple and Microsoft are again fighting about the topic of cloud gaming services and the App Store. Apple updated its App Store policies earlier this year to allow cloud gaming apps. However, Microsoft has blasted the company in a submission to a governing authority. Microsoft and Apple have very different...

Microsoft says Apple makes it impossible for cloud gaming services to exist on the App Store

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Deals: M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM at $1,099, M4 iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cell $100 off, 15W MagSafe Car Charger, more

Today’s collection of Apple deals and accessories is now ready to go. Our lineup is headlined by another chance at the lowest price we have seen...

Deals: M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM at $1,099, M4 iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cell $100 off, 15W MagSafe Car Charger, more

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