Get a good deal on an Apple Watch 8 with blood-oxygen sensing. Photo: Apple
Ready to bag an Apple Watch with a working blood-oxygen sensor/app? While you can often find good deals on Amazon, the company’s bargain site, Woot, often does it one better. A good example would be Woot’s current deal on refurbished Apple Watch Series 8. You can get the GPS-only model for 34% off, at $264.99 — and it even comes with a one-year Apple warranty.
Amazon’s deals on that model fall a little short of Woot’s mark, but the parent site does offer one incredible deal — a GPS and cellular Apple Watch 8 at 46% off.
See how five Amazon and Woot deals on Apple Watch 8 compare below.
This setup traded a vertical 32-inch display for an M2 Max MacBook Pro, among other changes. Photo: [email protected]
For the second time in as many weeks we’ve come across someone ditching a nice external display and keeping just one — and this time it’s to add a second powerful MacBook Pro used as both a computer and a secondary display. In fact, now it’s triple-display setup, but two of them are laptops on stands.
A high-quality band at an affordable price. Photo: Mifa
Mifa’s fetching Modern Classic Leather band for Apple Watch is nowhere near as pricey as it looks. It’s made entirely from high-end leather and anodized aluminum, and it’s an absolute steal at less than $33.
How has the Mac changed in the last 40 years? Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac
The 40-year history of Macintosh computers is a roller coaster of ages golden and dark.
Anything that lasts so long in the forefront of technology has to change to stay relevant. This once-plucky computer that began as an antithesis to the IBM PC, which dominated the world in 1984, is now itself a dominating force, ever pushing the needle in the world of technology.
Sideloading means no Apple App Store, but Apple isn't giving up all control. Graphic: Apple/Cult of Mac
Although the European Union requires Apple to allow sideloading of iPhone applications, Cupertino reportedly hopes to review apps before they become available for installation from outside the App Store.
Apple also expects developers to voluntarily send a percentage of all revenue generated through sideloaded iOS applications.
Explore IT, code, and design with StackSkills Unlimited lifetime access, now under $40. Photo: StackCommerce
Want to learn something new this year? StackSkills Unlimited provides a vast library of top-rated training, and lifetime access is now only $39.97 (regularly $600) via Cult of Mac Deals.
Whether you’re interested in data analysis or dog training, good coaching can make all the difference to your progress. StackSkills is a platform that brings together learning content from over 350 popular instructors on a range of topics, covering both professional and personal interests.
The Mac turns 40 today. Longtime Apple fan Alfred DiBlasi is a bit older. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac
Back in the early 1980s, Alfred DiBlasi made his bones selling tons of Apple computers on Long Island, New York. A diehard Mac fan and an undeniably colorful character, DiBlasi has decades of wild Apple stories to tell.
Like the time he met the two Steves — Jobs and Wozniak at a meeting in Manhattan. (Spoiler alert: While the prickly Jobs refused a handshake, Woz gave DiBlasi a big hug.)
Prior to the Mac’s 40th anniversary, DiBlasi talked with Cult of Mac about everything Apple, from the clunky computers that preceded the Macintosh 128K to how the machine evolved over time.
“So many people have come across a Mac at some point in their lives,” Zufi said in an email to Cult of Mac. “Mac40th.com is about giving fans a fun trip down memory lane with the hope that the Macintosh’s 40th anniversary evokes happy memories for anyone who has ever had an experience with an Apple Mac.”
Gain investment intelligence with Tykr, now just $99.97 ahead of Black Friday. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Investing can feel like a crapshoot — even when the stock market’s on a roll. However, with some Wall Street knowledge and a powerful stock screener, you’ll be well on your way to making better investments.
You can enjoy stock analysis, stock investing tips and much more with Tykr. And right now, you can unlock lifetime access to this powerful stock picker educational platform for only $99.97 (regularly $900) with code STOCK. You need to act fast, though, as this sale only lasts until January 28!
With the Apple car project facing drastic cutbacks in the ambition department, insiders reported it might be a "Tesla 'me-too product.'" Photo: Roberto Nickson/Unsplash License/Cult of Mac
Apple still plans to put a car on the road, but the release date for the Apple car is sometime in 2028, according to a new report.
Designers had to slam the brakes on hopes for full self-driving capabilities. The electric vehicle allegedly will offer some driver-assistance capabilities but these will fall far short of full autonomy. Still, with the downgraded feature set, the product has a better chance of hitting its deadline than before.
Seeing is believing: This Apple Watch Series 7 running watchOS 10.3 has a fully functional Blood Oxygen app. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac
Some Apple Watch owners might be hesitant about installing the just-released watchOS 10.3 update over concerns that it’ll remove the controversial Blood Oxygen application. But there’s no reason for concern — it does not.
Get good deals on M2 Mac mini desktop machines at Amazon. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac
Right now you can get great deals on small-but-fierce M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini desktop computers at Amazon, thanks to a combination of price reductions and product-page coupons.
That means you can get between $80 and $123 off different versions of the machine, offering you a range of affordable prices and capabilities to choose from.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max beats the Galaxy S24 Ultra in several key aspects. Image: Apple/Samsung
Samsung’s 2024 flagship, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, is here to take on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. On paper, Samsung’s newest Galaxy packs superior hardware to the iPhone. But in a true smartphone smackdown — iPhone 15 Pro Max versus Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — which one would win?
It turns out that a phone is more than just its specs sheet. Below are five reasons why the iPhone 15 Pro Max is better than the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
When you have too many cables cluttering up your desk or bedside table, you need a good cable-management system. Elago’s uses cleverly placed magnets to keep things tidy, and it costs just $13.99.
A single device holds up to three cables, which can be easily removed and reattached should you ever need to move them. Order yours today in black or white from the Cult of Mac Store.
Spatial Audio puts users in the middle of their music. Image: Apple
Apple Music reportedly will pay artists 10% more for tracks that use Spatial Audio, which offers a surround sound-like experience without requiring additional speakers.
Theoretically, more music that offers Spatial Audio should persuade more consumers to buy Apple products that support the feature.
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Matrix Ultimate fast-charges MagSafe iPhones and Apple Watch while also juicing up AirPods Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac
If you only want one charger for your smaller gadgets, Alogic’s new Matrix Ultimate is nearly ideal. You can use the 3-in-1 charger for iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch at home or easily take it with you on trips.
That’s because the solidly built folding portable charger has a removable power bank and Apple Watch charging puck, plus a very nice felt carrying case. And it comes with a power adapter and USB-C cable. It’s not cheap, but it’s quite useful.
Rather than go through each day as a vulnerable internet user, lock down online protection with lifetime access to BulletVPN. Normally sold for $162, this plan (which works for up to six devices) is available for only $32.97 through January 28.
Put Windows 11 Pro on three PCs for less than $25 total. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
The latest, greatest version of Microsoft Windows is a powerful, productivity-boosting operating system for PC users. And now through January 28, you can get Windows 11 Pro on sale for just $24.97 (regularly $199).
For that low price, you can get yourself (or a loved one) a plethora of advanced features from Microsoft, available to use on up to three PCs!
The psychological space-thriller premieres on Apple TV+ February 21. Photo: Apple TV+
After a disastrous mission, an astronaut returns to Earth to find parts of her life missing, and it appears a horrifying conspiracy may be to blame, according to the trailer Apple TV+ dropped Monday for the upcoming eight-part space-thriller series Constellation.
The streamer describes the series, which stars Noomi Rapace and Jonathan Banks, as an “action-packed space adventure,” but the trailer feels more like horror. Good thing Apple also calls it a “conspiracy-based psychological thriller.” It premieres February 21.
iOS 17.3 introduces a major new security feature for iPhones. Image: Cult of Mac
iOS 17.3, the third major release of iOS 17, arrived Monday. It packs several new features, one of which is Stolen Device Protection. It also brings the much-delayed Apple Music playlist collaboration.
Once you install iOS 17.3 on your iPhone, check out the new features you must try below.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have given artists a tool to fight AI models imitating their artwork. Photo: University of Chicago
Artists have every reason to fear artificial intelligence (AI) models that might train on their artwork online without permission, essentially imitating it and potentially diluting its value.
A new free app called Nightshade — yeah, after the poisonous plant — is here to mess with AI models to deter trainers from doing that.
The M3 Max MacBook Pro in clamshell mode offers plenty of power in a small, mobile footprint. Photo: [email protected]
If you have a powerful custom desktop PC, why would you switch to a MacBook Pro? We’ve seen plenty of setups that opt to include both, but today’s setup made the swap and its user feels zero regrets.
The Mac laptop is just that powerful, and the option for mobile use proved irresistible.