Apple could use A18 and A18 Pro chips on its upcoming iPhone 16 lineup. TSMC will fabricate both SOCs for the Cupertino company on its latest 3nm (N3B) node, delivering better efficiency and performance. Since the launch of the iPhone 14, Apple has used a year-old A-series chip on its...

iPhone 16 could ship with A18 chip and 8GB RAM

IPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models will come in four colors — white, green, pink and blue — according to a new report Friday. The white model reportedly will replace the yellow seen in the iPhone 15 lineup. The current black color option will disappear. And the shades of green, pink and blue used in iPhone 16 will look different from the current versions of those colors.

Expect to see iPhone 16 and 16 Plus in these 4 colors

With Monday’s impending iPhone 16 reveal, excitement abounds! However, one downside of the “It’s Glowtime” event is the impending drop in value of your iPhone trade-in. Every year, newer models push older iPhones, Apple Watches and MacBooks further and further down the path to obsolescence. But...

Act now to lock in the best price for your iPhone trade-in

Want a soup-to-nuts iPad setup that won’t obliterate your bank account? This refurbished iPad 9 and Beats Flex earbuds bundle hits the mark, offering a smart mix of performance, style and value at just $299.99. In addition to the tablet and the wireless earbuds, you get all the accessories...

Get a full iPad setup for just $299.99

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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Former Apple design chief Jony Ive designed a modular jacket for Italian luxury brand Moncler. Naturally, it comes with built-in magnets. Ive reinvented the button with a new, super-clever magnetic clasp for the jacket/poncho collection. “There wasn’t some arrogant ambition around disruption [of buttons],” Ive said, in typical Ive-speak. “It...

Jony Ive designs a jacket that uses magical magnets for buttons

In the upcoming The Last of the Sea Women documentary, the way of life of South Korea’s haenyeo, or sea women of Jeju Island, is disappearing. But it won’t happen without a fierce fight from the grandmother-warrior divers, often called “real-life mermaids,” and a younger generation of helpers, according to the trailer Apple TV+ dropped Thursday.

Korean grandma guardians of the sea fight to stave off extinction [Apple TV+ trailer]

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

However, after their December release, AirPods will quickly become the most popular earbuds in the world. First look at AirPods: Another magical Apple product. Phil Schiller, Apple’s SVP of worldwide marketing at the time, crystallized the features that ultimately would make AirPods so successful. “AirPods are the first headphones...

Today in Apple history: First AirPods revealed to the world

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

The Satechi 7-in-1 USB-C Slim Multi-Port Adapter unveiled Friday lets travelers connect a wide range of accessories to their computer, including Ethernet, HDMI, USB-A and more. Two additional versions offer fewer ports at lower prices. Satechi also introduced a passport cover that’s findable with Apple’s Find My technology.

Slim new Satechi USB-C adapter packs in 7 useful ports

Anker’s new MagGo lineup includes five accessories designed for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods owners. The star of the lineup, which the company unveiled Thursday ahead of IFA Berlin, is the MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station. It’s a cleverly designed three-way travel charger that an Anker representative referred to as “The Button” during a briefing ahead of the German electronics show.

This tiny 3-way charger is the star of Anker’s new MagGo lineup

The most important day of Apple’s year comes Monday, September 9. But there’s no reason for you to spend the weekend wondering what’s on the agenda for the “It’s Glowtime” event — we can spill the beans now: iPhone 16, AirPods 4, Apple Watch Series 10 and more.

Apple ‘It’s Glowtime’ event rumors: iPhone 16 and more

Twelve South says the PlugBug it launched Thursday is the first power supply to support Apple’s Find My technology. That means the USB-C charger can be located with an iPhone app, and warns its owner if it’s being left behind. The multiport accessory puts out up to 120W.

Easily track PlugBug wall charger with built in Find My support

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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

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Cats of Kansas City

If you live in Kansas City, or are kind of close, and if you want a cat, today is your lucky day. We have five humdingers for your consideration, all available from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link in each cat's description to learn more about them and to get in touch with their shelter.

Five spectacular cats that can be all yours

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A cluttered kitchen sink area can make the whole room look messy and this likely impedes your productivity. Why not take a couple of minutes to do a proper decluttering to get the kitchen sink area decluttered & organized?

Keep The Kitchen Sink Area Decluttered & Organized

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A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

Google is rolling out AI-powered contextual search in Google Photos, its cloud-based photo backup solution. The feature aims to supercharge the search experience in Google Photos using AI. Google’s Gemini AI models power the new ‘Ask Photos’ search in Google Photos. ‘Ask Photos’ uses Gemini models for...

Google Photos gets smarter, more powerful AI-powered search

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Is it really a sin to place Studio Display on a monitor riser? [Setups]

When a MacBook Pro perched his Studio Display on a generic stand and then asked for recommendations for alternative risers for Studio Display, some Apple users...

Is it really a sin to place Studio Display on a monitor riser? [Setups]

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