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Inkless pocket printer can print out photos, notes and more for less than $70

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The PoooliPrint inkless pocket printer
You don't need ink to print with this $70 pocket printer.
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The PoooliPrint is a pocket printer that doesn’t require ink to print out images, notes, checklists and other items. It connects to iPhones and Android devices via Bluetooth, and quickly spits out thermal prints at the tap of a touchscreen.

Now, it’s on sale for only $69.99 (regularly $159.90) for a limited time.

Make music like a pro with the best audio interfaces for Mac

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Best audio interface for Mac - Universal Audio Universal Audio Apollo Twin X Quad
Our top pick for best audio interface for Mac is Universal Audio's Apollo Twin X Quad.
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An audio interface serves as a bridge between your Mac and external audio sources like microphones and musical instruments. The hardware is essential for great sound reproduction, whether you’re a professional producer or a beginner. So finding the best audio interface for your Mac can significantly enhance your recording and mixing experience.

In this guide, we’ll explore top audio interfaces available for Mac, including several affordable options. We’ll discuss their features, performance, compatibility and price points to help you make an informed decision.

Grab a great deal on M1 iMac while you can

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Yellow is just one of several fun color choices.
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Amazon budget website Woot! is a terrific resource for great deals on used, refurbished and new Apple gear. This week you can get a choice of deals on M1 iMacs. They’re “new,” as in apparently nobody bought them in the past few years. And they’re going for low prices you won’t see many, if any, other places.

The sale, which also includes a few other items, goes through Wednesday at 10 p.m. PT.

Apple TV+ brings huge Hollywood scam to the screen

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Journalist Scott Johnson investigates the "Con Queen" for The Hollywood Reporter.
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An upcoming three-part Apple TV+ documentary series entitled Hollywood Con Queen explores the story of an international con artist impersonating some of Hollywood’s most powerful women. The streaming service provided a “first look” image, above, plus details about the miniseries Monday.

Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Chris Smith created the three-part series. It’s based on investigative journalism by Scott Johnson in The Hollywood Reporter. You can watch Hollywood Con Queen on Apple TV+ starting May 8.

Snag a refurbished iPad Pro for just $160

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Make Labor Day more productive with this $160 refurbished iPad Pro.
This refurb iPad Pro could be perfect for kids, a smart home display or consuming your favorite content.
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Want an iPad at a rock-bottom price? You can get a refurbished 9.7-inch iPad Pro for just $159.97 — but only through April 21 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.

This pro tablet from 2016 might be on Apple’s vintage list, but it’s still quite capable for certain tasks. Plus, it comes with some handy accessories. And at this price — less than half the retail price of the current regular iPad — it’s still a deal!

First iPhone Game Boy emulator quickly disappears from App Store

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iPhone users have to keep waiting for the Game Boy emulator of their dreams.
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A Game Boy emulator appeared in the iPhone App Store over the weekend. This might be proof that Apple really has removed restrictions blocking retro game emulators.

Trouble is, the iGBA app has already been kicked out of the software store. But it was a very dodgy app that allegedly ripped off the work of another developer. So its removal may have nothing to do with recent changes in Apple policy.

Big curved Dell 4K display serves MacBook duo [Setups]

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Dell 4K curved monitor
This 40-inch Dell 4K curved monitor makes a great external display.
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A Dell curved 4K monitor — especially a big 40-incher — can make an excellent external display, if today’s featured MacBook Air and MacBook Pro setup is any indication. The user put the dramatic display together with a 27-inch 4K monitor after trying two other configurations. 

iPhone shipments take a surprise nosedive

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The iPhone 15 Pro line comes in four finishes: black titanium, white titanium, blue titanium and natural titanium.
A surge in iPhone shipments in 2023 seems to have lead to a decline in demand in early 2024.
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After a stellar 2023, iPhone shipments dropped 9.6% year over year in the first quarter of 2024, according to a market-research firm.

Archrival Samsung also saw a decline in smartphone shipments, but not as large as Apple’s. On the other hand, two Chinese phone-makers saw extremely strong growth last quarter.

Apple could finally fix iPhone’s longstanding camera flare problem

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iPhone 14 Pro's camera module
Could Apple finally solve the flaring issue on iPhone photos and videos?
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Apple could finally eliminate lens flare, a longtime problem with the iPhone camera, with a new lens coating technology on the iPhone 16 Pro.

It’s common for lens flares to show up in photos or videos taken with an iPhone’s camera, but Apple has made little improvement in this area over generations.

Apple video explains how to move from Android to iPhone

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Apple video explains how to move from Android to iPhone
The Apple Support video Move from Android to iPhone helps users switch.
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Apple wants the process of moving from Android to iPhone to go as smoothly as possible, of course. To make the switch simpler, it created a Move to iOS application.

A recent video from Apple Support explains how to use the Android app.

Apple M4 chips and the rise of AI everything [The CultCast]

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Apple M4 chips will power AI-focused Macs. The CultCast episode 642.
New Apple silicon is incoming, and that means AI-focused Macs.
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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: A surprise leak about Apple M4 chips says they’ll come sooner than almost anybody suspected. But nobody’s shocked to hear that they will focus on bringing AI capabilities to Macs.

Plus, there’s news of Ferret-UI, a new Apple project designed to help AI understand how humans use iPhones. Apple’s definitely tin a rush to cash in on tech’s biggest buzzword!

Also on The CultCast:

  • With Project Titan abandoned and hopes of an Apple car destroyed, Cupertino goes on a desperate search for its “next big thing” to boost revenue.
  • The new Humane Ai Pin, previously lauded as a potential iPhone killer, is DOA. The first reviews are shockingly bad.
  • And we wrap up with an all-new edition of What We’re Into! Spoiler alert: It’s all sci-fi this time around.

Listen to this week’s episode of The CultCast in the Podcasts app or your favorite podcast app. (Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you like it!) Or watch the video live stream, embedded below.

Sharpen knives like a pro chef with this discount kitchen gadget

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Sharpen knives like a professional chef with this discounted at-home tool, now only $60.
Keep your favorite knives cutting their best with the Angle Pro Knife Sharpener, now less than $60.
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When it comes to knives, a dull blade can make even simple tasks a pain. Whether you’re prepping meals for the whole family, or just a casual home cook, a proper at-home knife sharpener can ensure you get the most out of your blades.

For a limited time, you can purchase the highly rated Angle Pro knife sharpener with angle gauge for $55.99 (regularly $199) or pick up a two-pack for $99.99 (regularly $398). These are the best prices you’ll find online. However, you must use code ENJOY20 to get the maximum savings.

5 essential Mac settings you should change

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Change these settings on your Mac now
Change these settings on your Mac now
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Setting up a new Mac is an experience in itself. But once you finish your initial setup, you should change these Mac system settings for a better experience. These five easy tweaks to default Mac system preferences will speed up your workflow and save you time.

Irrespective of whether you are a new or long-time Mac user, below are five settings to change on your Mac. Keep reading or watch our latest video.

Beautiful magnetic stand turns iPad into iMac

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Make your iPad into an iMac with Elago's beautiful magnetic stand
Your iPad can also be a stylish iMac mini with this stand.
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The Elago Magnetic Stand for iPads lifts the tablet up and does so beautifully. It closely mimics the design of the iMac, making the iPad into a small desktop.

Most iPad stands offer a very limited selection of colors — perhaps only silver. Elago’s comes in a range of them, including pink.

Argylle spy flick sneaks onto Apple TV+

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After two months in theaters, Argylle will soon reach Apple TV+.
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The action-comedy romance film Argylle finally reached Apple TV+. The spy thriller turns spy-movie tropes upside down.

The star-studded movie — there’s Henry Cavill, Dua Lipais and many more — is not a hit with critics but it does fairly well with audiences.

Give your AirPods a deep cleaning with this specialized tool

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Pick up a pair AirPods cleaner pens. This earbuds cleaning tool also works on iPhones and other tech.
This two-pack of cleaning pens for earbuds, smartphones and other gadgets costs just $15.
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Don’t let earwax, dust and dirt foul your AirPods. You can keep things pristine with a specialized deep-cleaning tool that works on Apple’s earbuds and other devices without destroying them. And you won’t destroy your wallet, either, because this AirPod cleaner is on sale now at an outrageous discount.

For a limited time, this versatile AirPods cleaning tool currently comes in a two-pack for only $11.99 (regularly $29) with code ENJOY20.

Build big home-theater sound with affordable new Klipsch gear

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Klipsch Flexus Sound System
You can start with just the smaller soundbar and slowly build up with other components.
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Wish you could find affordable componments to build up mighty home-theater sound? Two trusted names in home audio — Klipsch and Onkyo — just teamed up to give you that with the new Klipsch Flexus Sound System.

The lineup of soundbars, wireless speakers and subwoofers starts at $349.

Franklin docudrama portrays founding father’s perilous mission to save America

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'Franklin' portrays founding father’s perilous mission to save America
Michael Douglas plays a suave, sexy Benjamin Franklin in new Apple TV+ biopic.
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A Benjamin Franklin docudrama now on Apple TV+ has the founding father taking on the dangerous task of convincing the king of France to financially support the American Revolution.

Legendary actor Michael Douglas has the title role of Franklin, a limited series that runs through mid May.

Anker’s new power bank moonlights as wall charger

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Anker 3-in-1 Power Bank Fusion
The built-in USB-cable can charge the power bank or other devices. Plus you get a USB-C port for charging gadgets.
Photo: Anker

Accessories powerhouse Anker released a new hybrid power bank and wall charger this week that covers a lot of gadget-charging needs. The 30-watt device is called Anker 3-in-1 Power Bank Fusion.

You wish you had this MacBook workstation’s killer keyboard [Setups]

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Keychron Q3 Pro mechanical keyboard setup
This setups has two MacBooks, but the external keyboard is a Keychron Q3 Pro custom mechanical keeb.
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Today’s featured computer setup runs on two powerful MacBooks, which of course have their own keyboards. But the user doesn’t settle for those, except maybe when he’s away. Instead, he chooses to use a mechanical external keyboard with his dual laptops and dual displays. It’s a Keychron Q3 Pro custom keyboard, and it’s a beauty.