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Get deals on refurbished MacBooks and iPads while they last

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Refurbished and scratch-and-dent MacBook Pro and MacBook Air are on sale now at Woot.
Refurbished and scratch-and-dent MacBook Pro and MacBook Air are on sale now at Woot.
Photo: Apple

 If you love a good deal more than you love having the latest tech, Amazon deals site Woot! is your friend. It’s selling a variety of MacBooks and the 2019 iPad Air for bargain-basement prices on refurbished and scratch-and-dent models. If you’re specifically looking for a refurbished MacBook Pro 2019 16 inch, there are great options available at competitive prices.

The iPad Air (3rd generation) sale ends in less than a day. The MacBook sale on various models goes on for almost another week.

Trim M2 MacBook Air rig packs stellar audio [Setups]

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At a glance, you might not think this setup has 18 items in it not including the furniture.
At a glance, you might not think this setup has 18 items in it not including the furniture.
Photo: [email protected]

We’ve seen more M2 MacBook Pro laptops lately in Setups than M2 MacBook Air machines, but today’s featured setup bucks the trend. Its M2 MacBook Air drives a 34-inch LG 4K IPS display.

But it’s the setup’s audio gear that may grab your attention. AirPods Pro (2nd gen) make the cut, as do two other sets of premium earphones, outstanding speakers and one of Sony’s super-high-end Walkman MP3 players.

Take 15% off cool assortment of Apple Watch bands for Mother’s Day

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Mifa's Sparkle Band is the picture of elegance. Or, mom might like a classic leather band or a tactical strap.
Mifa's Sparkle Band is the picture of elegance. Or, mom might like a classic leather band or a tactical strap.
Photo: Mifa

Whether your mom would prefer an elegant and feminine Apple Watch band or something a bit more practical — even tactical — the Cult of Mac Store’s Mother’s Day sale has you covered with Mifa’s cool assortment.

And better yet, you can pick up Mifa items in the Cult of Mac Store’s Mother’s Day Sweet Savings Collection for 15% off through May 15.

Man stricken with huge blood clot says Apple Watch saved him

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William Fryer, 83, said Apple Watch saved his life.
William Fryer, 83, said Apple Watch saved his life.
Photo: WCPO ABC-9 Cincinnati

When an Ohio man went for his usual walk along the river recently and felt his knees turn to rubber, he had no idea what he was in for — other than he was “going down.”

But it turned out his Apple Watch and a health app had a few ideas, and they helped save the fallen 83-year-old’s life.

3 ways to celebrate Mother’s Day with Bluetti

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Trust us, mom will be grateful for the laptop charging when you take her camping.
Trust us, mom will be grateful for the laptop charging when you take her camping.
Photo: Bluetti

Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation and gratitude for all the hard work and dedication mothers put into their families. And what better way to celebrate that than with Bluetti’s top-of-the-line portable power solutions?

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This Mother’s Day (on May 14 in the United States and many other countries), make your mom feel truly special with Bluetti’s special promotion, which runs through May 18.

iOS beta surfaces unreleased Beats Studio Pro headphones

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The new headphones may look a lot like Beats Studio3 cans, but with big upgrades to functionality.
The new headphones may look a lot like Beats Studio3 cans, but with big upgrades to functionality.
Photo: Apple

Tuesday’s iOS 16.5 release candidate for developers, plus some additional reporting, revealed upgraded Beats Studio Pro noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones in the works, according to a new report.

This follows news of the upcoming Studio Buds+, which came from a premature and short-lived Amazon product listing.

Cherry’s sleek new mechanical keyboard boasts an ultra-low profile — at a price

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This mechanical keyboard is low-profile enough you could mistake it for a membrane keyboard.
This mechanical keyboard is low-profile enough you could mistake it for a membrane keyboard.
Photo: Cherry

Known for its mechanical keyboard switches and other office accessories, Cherry just released its new KW X ULP mechanical keyboard.

The “ultra low profile” keeb sports Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile (ULP) switches and costs a somewhat high-profile price of $250.

Mom will like this: Take 25% off metal Apple Watch bands and stacking bracelets

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Stackable bracelets add another element to Rilee & Lo's smooth-fitting steel bands.
Stackable bracelets add another element to Rilee & Lo's smooth-fitting steel bands.
Photo: Rilee & Lo

If you need a classy gift for your mom this Mother’s Day, May 14, why not go with a sleek metal Apple Watch Band and matching stacking bracelets from Rilee & Lo?

And better yet, you can pick up Rilee & Lo items in the Cult of Mac Store’s Mother’s Day Sweet Savings Collection for 25% off through May 15.

Celebrate LGBTQ+ with new Apple Watch Pride face, band and iOS wallpaper

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Apple said the LGBTQ+ community's strength and beauty inspired this year's Apple Watch Pride Edition.
Apple said the LGBTQ+ community's strength and beauty inspired this year's Apple Watch Pride Edition.
Photo: Apple

Cupertino paid homage to the LGBTQ+ community Tuesday. It rolled out its new Apple Watch Pride Edition watch face, band and iOS wallpaper.

“Celebrating the ongoing movement to protect and advance equality for LGBTQ+ communities around the world, Apple is introducing a new Pride Edition Sport Band accompanied by a matching watch face and iOS wallpaper,” the company said.

Apple unveils Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro for iPad

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Final Cut Pro, left, and Logic Pro are finally coming to iPads.
Final Cut Pro, left, and Logic Pro are finally coming to iPads.
Photo: Apple

Ever wished your iPad could serve as a mobile AV studio like your MacBook can? The tablet’s time for pro-level audio and video production has come. Apple said Tuesday Logic Pro for audio and Final Cut Pro for video now work on iPad.

And you’ll be able to download them as subscriptions from the App Store starting May 23.

Belkin packs noise canceling and more in nicely priced earbuds

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You get hybrid ANC and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity for $120.
You get hybrid ANC and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity for $120.
Photo: Belkin

Belkin is getting set to release new active noise-canceling (ANC) earbuds, and this time they pack in some premium features at a surprisingly affordable price point.

Belkin SoundForm Pulse earbuds will cost $119.99 and feature not only ANC, but multipoint Bluetooth connectivity and relatively long battery life. Available for preorder, they start shipping at the end of May.

Apple TV+ takes top Irish honors for Bad Sisters

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Eva Birthistle, Anne-Marie Duff, Sharon Horgan, Sarah Greene, and Eve Hewson are Bad Sisters.
Eva Birthistle, Anne-Marie Duff, Sharon Horgan, Sarah Greene and Eve Hewson star in Bad Sisters.
Photo: Apple TV+

Apple TV+ notched four wins Sunday at the 20th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards for the hit dark dramedy series Bad Sisters.

The show won Best Drama Series, Best Lead Actress for Sharon Horgan, Best Supporting Actress for Anne-Marie Duff and Best Director for Dearbhla Walsh.

WFH gear to get when the boss pays for it [Setups]

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An M2 Max MacBook Pro and a 42-inch OLED display? Yes, please.
An M2 Max MacBook Pro and a 42-inch OLED display? Yes, please.
Photo: [email protected]

Oh, what a joy to go computer-setup shopping — when your employer readily agrees to pay for everything. Today’s featured M2 Max MacBook Pro setup, which features a gorgeous 42-inch OLED smart TV as a display, came into being that very way.

Check out the setup’s gear, below, and see if that’s what you’d buy if your boss handed you a blank check.

Soundcore’s gorgeous new Bluetooth speaker brings spatial audio [Review] ★★★★★

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With good looks, excellent sound and waterproofing, the Soundcore X600 is a great portable Bluetooth speaker.★★★★★
With good looks, excellent sound and waterproofing, the Soundcore X600 is a great portable Bluetooth speaker.
Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac

Soundcore’s new Motion X600 Hi-Res Bluetooth Speaker is a keeper if you’re after a fantastic-looking portable speaker with convincing-enough spatial audio.

It starts shipping May 9, and if you pay just $1 for an early-bird coupon Monday — before the preorder promotion ends early Tuesday morning — you get the X600 for $149 instead of $199 at launch. That’s a fantastic value for anyone unsure they want to pony up twice as much for a second-gen HomePod.

Ed Sheeran opens new Apple Music Live season May 10

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Ed Sheeran plays on Apple Music Live from London May 10.
Ed Sheeran plays on Apple Music Live from London May 10.
Photo: Apple Music

Apple Music Live returns for its second season May 10 with a concert by Ed Sheeran at the Eventim Apollo in London. He’ll perform the whole of his new album “-” (aka “subtract,” because it’s a minus sign), Apple Music said Friday.

For the show, Sheeran will play with a 12-piece band that includes The National’s Aaron Dessner, who also produced Sheeran’s album. And in a new twist, you can watch Sheeran’s show and others to follow during the season on Apple TV+.

You paid how much for that Pro Display XDR? [Setups]

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A Pro Display XDR typically costs about $5,000, but this user got his for quite a bit less.
A Pro Display XDR typically costs about $5,000, but this user got his for quite a bit less.
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In a world of shockingly expensive Apple products, one magnificent items stands supreme — Pro Display XDR. If you’re among the legion of Apple fans who can’t quite crack open their wallets wide enough for a $1,600 Studio Display, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.

Today’s MacBook Pro setup sports a Pro Display XDR that came at a shocking price, too — shockingly good, that is, all things considered.

Don’t miss these 21 deals on refurbished iMacs

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You can have your pick of older and newer iMacs.
You can have your pick of older and newer iMacs.
Photo: Apple

Want an Apple desktop computer at a good price? Amazon bargain site Woot! is selling refurbished iMacs at discount prices through May 8. You can pick from 21 machines — right now, that is, while they last — with a selection of specs and colors.

The newest rigs date from 2021, most harken back to 2019 and a few date back to 2017 and even 2013.

How to easily manage eSIMs on your iPhone with Holafly’s app

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The Holafly app makes managing eSIMs easy.
The Holafly app makes managing eSIMs easy.
Photo: Holafly

If you own an iPhone XS or newer, your device comes with eSIM built in. That means you can skip physical SIM cards and simply set up cellular plans for international travel right on your phone, avoiding roaming charges wherever you go.

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You can do that using one of the best apps out there — the Holafly: International eSIM app. With the free app, you can activate and manage eSIMs for different countries from your iPhone. And that means you can enjoy reliable, affordable internet on all your international travels.

See what happens when an iPhone falls 14,000 feet

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Smith, just through the airplane's door, loses his iPhone at 14,000 feet.
Smith, just through the airplane's door, loses his iPhone at 14,000 feet.
Photo: [email protected]

You might’ve dropped your iPhone on the floor and felt massive relief to find it undamaged. Or maybe a bit cracked. But what happens when an iPhone plummets 14,000 feet?

Thanks to TikTok and a skydiver who failed to secure his handset, now we know. At least in this one very lucky case.

Reddit links get fancy in Messages app

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New sharing features for Reddit content include rich URL previews.
New sharing features for Reddit content include rich URL previews.
Photo: Reddit

Reddit updated its iOS app to allow rich-link previews for shared content, the social media chat site said Tuesday. That makes it easier to see what someone texted your way before you click through.

Before now, you’d just see the URL and have nothing else to go on in terms of what was shared, short of words in the URL or an explanation in the sender’s text.

Get your swank on with gorgeous Mesh Link Apple Watch Band

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The lovely and elegant Mesh Link band comes in gold or silver colors.
The lovely and elegant Mesh Link band comes in gold or silver colors.
Photo: Goldenerre

Goldenerre calls its Mesh Link Apple Watch Bands its “latest statement piece,” and the company’s not kidding. The beautiful, hand-assembled band will make your wearable stand out like the belle of the ball.

And it’s new in the Cult of Mac Store for $148.

Mac mini drives affordable ‘DIY Studio Display’ [Setups]

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The user learned how to convert the 5K iMac display from a video.
The user learned how to convert the 5K iMac display from a video.
Photo: [email protected]

It’s great that Apple put out a high-quality display that costs a lot less than the $5,000 Pro Display XDR. But the Studio Display, at $1,600, is still too pricey for many folks. If you’d rather have a 5K display for way less than a grand, today’s featured M2 Pro Mac mini setup is for you if you’re willing to do some work.

Following an instructional video included below, the user converted a 5K iMac to a 5K standard USB display for about $700.

Early deals running out on Lego-like Yeelight Cube smart lamp for HomeKit

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You can build all sorts of shapes and patterns with the magnetic units.
You can build all sorts of shapes and patterns with the magnetic units.
Photo: Yeelight

Yeelight launched its highly customizable, Matter-compatible and almost Lego-like Cube ARGB Table Lamp at CES 2023. You can mix and match its Matrix, Panel and Spotlight elements to suit your computer setup in myriad ways.

And the company’s Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign with early-bird deals of up to 36% off the standard kit ends in three days.

Foldable 4-in-1 USB-C hub supports 4K HDMI video

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The cable folds into the hub's body, improving portability and reducing cable clutter.
The cable folds into the hub's body, improving portability and reducing cable clutter.
Photo: Cable Matters

Cable Matters unveiled a foldable 4K USB-C hub Tuesday for hybrid workers to use on the road or in a home office.

“The Cable Matters Foldable USB-C Multiport Adapter with HDMI & USB Power Delivery (PD) converts a single USB-C port into a multimedia powerhouse, all in a small and ultra-portable form factor,” the company said.

Prehistoric Planet 2 comes to life with new trailer and podcast

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A new companion podcast for
A new companion podcast for "Prehistoric Planet 2" launches May 8. Season 2 debuts May 22.
Photo: Apple TV+

Apple TV+ dropped the official season 2 trailer for the award-winning natural history series Prehistoric Planet Tuesday. It explores new dinosaur discoveries and diverse habitats from 66 million years ago.

And that’s not all. The streaming service said a new companion podcast looking at the science and filmmaking behind the series launches May 8, ahead of the May 22 season 2 debut.