Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock offers seven USB ports, four video ports and more. Photo: Satechi
Connect the Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock to a Mac to get access to no less than 16 ports. There’s a plethora of video ports, high-speed USB ports, card readers, Ethernet and more.
The dock launched Thursday, and is compatible with both Mac and Windows.
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The Moft Snap Float Folio can be folded into a stand that holds an iPad screen 4 inches above your desk. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
iPad cases that act as stands to prop up the tablet’s screen are old news. But the Moft Snap Float Folio takes the concept to a new level… literally. It can be folded to raise the iPad up to 3.8 inches so it’s easier to see. If that’s not enough, the case/stand also folds into multiple other configurations to allow the iPad to be used in different ways.
The product first launched in 2022, then recently updated it with stronger magnets for a better hold on the tablet. It’s also a bit more robust.
I wrapped my iPad Pro in the Moft’s new-and-improved case to see how easy it is to use, and how stable when used as a stand. I came away impressed.
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Sylvia (played by Rose Byrne, left) and Will (Seth Rogen) head to San Diego this week on a business trip. Photo: Apple TV+
Apple TV+ comedy Platonic takes a trip to San Diego this week, as Sylvia’s husband Charlie gets paranoid and Will gets a lesson in corporate culture that he didn’t ask for.
In this very good episode of the show — about married Sylvia and divorced Will, who return to the best-friend slot in each other’s lives after an awkward absence — Charlie looks into every little thing, wondering if the pair are more than just friends. Will comes to Sylvia’s rescue at the expense of his friends and business partners, and Sylvia must be honest about the next phase of her life.
Beats Studio Pro may look a lot like Beats Studio3, but come packed with much-needed upgrades. Photo: Beats
Apple will release the new Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones July 19, according to the same anonymous source who correctly predicted the recent release of Beats Studio Buds+.
The new cans are expected to have high-end features a la AirPods Max, like Beats’ latest active noise cancellation (ANC), and to come in four colors.
Razer Moray wired in-ear monitors are designed for marathon gaming and streaming sessions. Photo: Razer
Razer, known for gaming gear, sounded off Tuesday with its first in-ear monitors (IEM) — Razer Moray.
Designed for gamers and streamers, the new wired earbuds emphasize THX-certified audio, natural noise isolation and lightweight comfort for long gaming and streaming sessions, the company said.
This 13-inch MacBook Air deal gets you free iCloud+, Apple Music and Apple TV+ subscriptions. Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac
Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air just dropped to its lowest price of $999. This fantastic Best Buy deal knocks $100 off the laptop’s retail price, making it more affordable than ever.
What makes this offer even better is that you get free iCloud+, Apple TV+ and Apple Music subscriptions for up to three months with your purchase.
That M1 Max Mac Studio is about to get replaced for not quite handling renders. Photo: [email protected]
It seemed only yesterday M1 Max Mac Studio showed up as the new powerhouse in town, ready to take on all tasks. But in today’s featured setup, it’s on the chopping block for failing to handle heavy-duty rendering work for animated films well enough. The designer running the setup eagerly awaits an M2 Ultra Mac Studio.
Meanwhile, he uses Universal Control to pair his powerful desktop with an M1 iMac for basic tasks and relies on massive amounts of external storage for his humongous files.
It may be described as "4D," but don't expect stuff to actually burst out of your screen. Photo: Nanoleaf
Nanoleaf says its new 4D Screen Mirror Camera and Lightstrip Kit will “take your entertainment experience beyond the screen.” And now you can finally preorder the hardware, which the company unveiled at CES in January.
Once it ships, you get a big light strip to set up behind your TV. The camera lights it up with colors reflecting what’s on the screen. And you can mix in other Nanoleaf smart lights, too.
Stardew Valley+ is only one of the games coming soon to Apple Arcade. Image: ConcernedApe
The popular farming simulator Stardew Valley will debut on Apple Arcade in July. The award-wining game promises many hours of entertainment, with farming, ranching, fighting monsters and even getting married.
In addition, Apple’s gaming subscription service will also soon add other classic titles, including Ridiculous Fishing EX, Millionaire Trivia+, Slay the Spire+ and more.
You can use the BentoStack to neatly store you Apple accessories (and charge them). Photo: Function101
Do you ever feel like you could be neater and less disorganized? Some of us always feel like that. But plenty of tools exist to help you get organized, like the Function101 accessories listed for 20% this week in the Cult of Mac Store.
You can find 10 helpful items in the Function101 collection, from desktop organizers to cable-management must-haves. See some highlights of the sale below. The sale runs through July 5.
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Seemingly nothing can rattle negotiator Sam Nelson (played by Idris Elba) in Hijack. Photo: Apple TV+
New Apple TV+ limited series Hijack stars Idris Elba as a man caught in an explosive hostage situation in the sky. Elba plays a corporate negotiator on one of the worst days of his life, as armed terrorists seize the airplane he’s flying on from Dubai to London.
He has six hours to foil their plan — and possibly save his marriage. Can he pull off one or the other, or both? And more importantly, will it be thrilling? Time will tell…
Pay just $25 and get a lifetime eSIM and $50 worth of data for your next trip. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Globetrotters know the struggle of preparing for an international trip. Packing bags and booking flights and hotels is stressful enough without worrying about the always-dreaded SIM card purchase.
Don't miss major savings on this sleek LED corner floor lamp that fits all kinds of settings. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Maximizing your office or living space can be tricky if you’re working with a relatively small area, so upgraded efficiency is key. You can currently find it, along with a reduced price tag, in the form of a versatile lighting fixture that takes up very little room but will have a big impact on your environment.
Usually sold for $149, the Lamp Depot Minimalist LED Corner Floor Lamp is available for only $55.97 during our version of Prime Day. You can get the best-ever pricing on this product — but only through July 14 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
In Silo, if the lies don't kill you, the truth will. Photo: Apple TV+
Normally, you need an Apple TV+ subscription to watch the first episode of the hit sci-fi drama Silo. But it is now posted on Twitter for all to see, in its entirety.
This isn’t piracy — Apple itself shared the video Tuesday.
No one expected a kid at a Division I college to become the sports phenomenon he is. Photo: Apple TV+
Basketball superstar Steph Curry will get a documentary on Apple TV+ in July. The trailer for Stephen Curry: Underrated gives a first look at the athlete’s rise to fame.
The film uses a mix of archival footage, new interviews and “intimate cinéma vérité” to explore the life of the basketball great.
Insta360's new Go 3 action camera shoots by itself, but also fits into its Action Pod for charging and use with a flip LED screen. Photo: Insta360
People love shooting video with their iPhones, but action cameras are gaining in popularity as they get smaller and even easier to stick on a ski helmet or bicycle handlebars.
Case in point: Insta360 just released its Go 3 action camera, which is about the size of your thumb when detached from its remote charging pod with flip LED screen.
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Here's the Ezmo, laden with cash and cards, serving as an iPhone stand. You can widen the stand's angle and mount the iPhone in landscape orientation, too. Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac
Whether you carry a wallet bursting at the seams or you’re a two-cards-and-cash-in-a-clip person, Journey has a new product you might want to give a go. It’s the Ezmo Magnetic Wallet and Phone Stand.
It’s a high-quality leather product that fixes to your iPhone. But whether you want it to be your daily carrier for cash and cards depends on how little you feel you can get by carrying around with you. The company sent me one to try out.
Harry Potter: Magic Awakened mixes role-playing with card collecting. Image: Warner Bros. Games/Netease
Players become students at Hogwarts and engage in magical duels against dark wizards in Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, which launched Tuesday. It’s a collectible card (CCG) and massively multiplayer (MMO) game, and is free to play — with in-app purchases.
There are versions for iPhone and iPad. (Android too.)
Get the M1 Max-powered MacBook Pro with a massive $800 off. Photo: Apple
Looking to buy a powerful new MacBook Pro but cannot stretch your budget for the M2 Max model? Apple’s 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max is down to $2,699 after a whopping $800 discount.
This makes it a great alternative to Apple’s newer 2023 MacBook Pro models. If you were looking to buy the M2 Pro-powered MacBook Pro, consider purchasing the M1 Max variant instead.
2023 Mac Pro with Apple M2 Ultra Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac
Apple’s latest Macs are powerful and versatile. So much so that some people wonder if anybody will want the top-of-the-line Mac Pro desktop, even with its new M2 Ultra chip.
A new report found an audience for the top desktop lacking, given the capabilities of Mac Studio and MacBook Pro. But others suggest Mac Pro is here to stay.
The iPad's slender bezels won't make drawing a challenge any more with Darkboard. Photo: Astropad
The Astropad Darkboard is a new lightweight, ergonomic drawing surface for iPad. It gives artists a place to rest their arm while drawing without covering the tablet’s screen.
After a successful launch on Kickstarter, the product is now available worldwide.
Caller ID service and spam blocker Truecaller now offers call recording on Android and iOS. Photo: Truecaller
The Truecaller app is already well known as a caller-ID service and spam blocker. And now it lets you record incoming and outgoing calls on your iPhone in the United States.
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That’s incredibly helpful — not to mention quite legal (see below). And it means you can capture all the details of a call, even if you’re a sloppy notetaker or you don’t have a pen handy. With Truecaller’s new Call Recording feature, you won’t miss a thing.
Don't wait for Prime Day to score Curiosity Stream for only $180, the best price ever. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Does your favorite streaming service pander to the lowest common denominator? Like everything else online, TV content providers use algorithms to find out what most viewers like and feed them more of it, and that usually doesn’t include a lot of brain food.
If you’re starved for shows and movies that educate and entertain, there’s never been a better time to check out Curiosity Stream, a streaming home for thousands of documentaries. Cult of Mac readers can score lifetime access for only $179.97 (regularly $399) during our iteration of Prime Day, but only through July 14!
Expand your workstation with a $125 discount on this 4K touchscreen monitor. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Ready to maximize your setup’s screen real estate — and give it a touchscreen boost? Right now, you can add an additional HD monitor at a low price.
You don’t need to wait until Amazon Prime Day to take advantage of great savings on the Desklab Portable 4K Touchscreen Monitor, currently available for only $249.97 (regularly $375) with no coupon necessary. Get early access to special pricing during our Deal Days event, which lasts through July 14. You’ll have to act fast, though, as supply is limited for this innovative monitor!