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Discover a smarter (and cheaper) way to travel with VacayGo

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Discover a smarter way to travel VacayGo, now on sale for only $49.99.
Plan trips like a pro with VacayGo. A lifetime subscription is on sale now for just $49.99.
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If you’ve got a dream vacation (or a few) in mind, things can become complicated when it’s time to actually turn that trip into reality. Rather than do it alone or rely on an expensive travel agent, put the power of professional travel planning in your own hands.

A lifetime subscription to “ultimate travel buddy” VacayGo will give you access to travel-planning tools and unbeatable deals. It typically costs $1,119, but for a limited time, you can gain complete access to VacayGo for only $49.99 — the best price online.

After that deal, your savings are just getting started, though. This comprehensive tool will send you to your favorite destinations for less.

Hefty power bank keeps your iPhone going for days and days [Review] ★★★

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mophie powerstation XL review★★★
This power bank from mophie packs in the power your iPhone needs.
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The mophie powerstation XL offers 20,000mAh that goes with you anywhere, always ready to charge up your iPhone, iPad or MacBook. It stores enough juice to keep devices going for days.

It comes at a relatively low price for such a high-capacity battery, especially one made by a very reputable company.

I put the consumer-grade power bank through testing to make sure real-world performance lives up to the specifications.

Bid on check signed by Steve Jobs to own piece of Apple history

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Bid on check signed by Steve Jobs to own piece of Apple history
This check is from when Apple was still operating out of a garage.
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A check that Steve Jobs signed in the earliest days of Apple is up for auction. The Apple co-founder sent the check to a consulting firm way back in 1976, when the upstart computer company still operated out of Jobs’ garage.

Also up for auction: a Steve Jobs business card from when he ran NeXT in the early 1990s.

iPad mini 6 gets a big $170 discount

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2021 iPad mini 6
Apple's smallest iPad get a BIG discount.
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iPad mini, the most compact iPad in Apple’s lineup, is available with a whopping $170 discount. The deal knocks selected iPad mini 6 configurations to their lowest-ever price.

You can grab the entry-level iPad mini 6 with Wi-Fi for $399.99, a sweet $99.01 discount on its $499 price tag. The more significant discounts are available on the Wi-Fi + Cellular model with 256GB storage.

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.
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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.
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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.

Level up your online security with new pCloud Pass password manager

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Isn't it about time you took online passwords seriously?
Isn't it about time you took online passwords seriously?
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Nobody likes dealing with online passwords, but a future without them has yet to arrive. So, instead of limping along with weak passwords you use over and over again for different websites — a huge security risk — you should get a password manager with top-notch security like pCloud Pass.

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Already known for secure cloud storage, pCloud recently rolled out pCloud Pass. The password manager gives you instant access to encrypted passwords across all your devices. And you can use a free version or choose from affordable plans with extra features.

Apple and Google join forces to fight location-tracker abuse

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After a bit of confusion, Lufthansa says it won't ban AirTags from checked baggage.
It'll soon be easier for Android users to tell if they are being tracked by an AirTag.
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Apple and Google jointly proposed an industry specification Tuesday to help fight the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices. Their proposal would make it easier for both iPhone and Android users to detect that they are being surreptitiously followed by a tracking device.

The proposal enjoys support from other makers of location trackers, too.

Save on a Mother’s Day meal with $100 Restaurant.com eGift Card for $14

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Celebrate Mom with a $100 Restaurant.com eGift Card for $14.
Here's how $14 can get you a $100 Restaurant.com eGift Card to celebrate Mother's Day.
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If you want to show your mom how much you care, take her out for a nice dinner on Mother’s Day. You might not have to set aside much if you use a $100 Restaurant.com eGift Card to purchase gift certificates at restaurants in all 50 states. 

Almost $1 billion pours into Apple Card Savings accounts in first 4 days

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Apple Card Daily Cash can go straight into 'high-yield' savings account
Apple Card Savings got off to a very strong start.
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The high interest rates offered by Apple Card Savings reportedly brought an enormous rush of deposits in the first days after the financial service became available in mid-April. The savings accounts for iPhone users pulled in nearly $1 billion in only the first four days.

And that was weeks ago, so it’s almost certainly well over the billion dollar milestone by now.

Score a 62% discount on this 2-pack of 4K camera drones

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Score over a 60% discount on this 2-pack of 4K camera drones right now.
Take stunning photography from above with two 4K camera drones for just $150 today.
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Whether you want to take incredible aerial photos or give the ultimate gift to gadget lovers, a 4K camera drone fits the bill perfectly.

Right now, you can grab a two-for-one deal with this awesome bundle that includes the Alpha Z Pro 4K and Flying Fox 4K. Typically $398, this drone bundle is on sale for only $149.99. Save one for yourself and give one to a friend. Or, keep both for the ultimate nature photography kit.

Chargeasap Zeus 270W is the only GaN charger you need [Review] ★★★★

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Chargeasap Zeus 270W - Meet the world's first 270W GaN charger★★★★
Meet the world's first 270W GaN charger.
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You’ll find plenty of multiport GaN chargers in the market. Unfortunately, most of them will struggle to charge your MacBook Pro at full speed alongside other devices.

When traveling, this could force you to carry an extra power brick. This is where Chargeasap’s Zeus 270W USB-C charger comes in. It packs enough power to charge multiple devices simultaneously. As a result, it’s become my go-to travel charger on road trips and vacations.

What to expect from iOS 17

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Our iOS 17 rumor roundup will give you a good idea about what features will be coming next to iPhones everywhere.
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Apple will announce iOS 17 in about a month, and the details are leaking out at a furious rate. For those who can’t wait, here’s what we already know about the next major update to the iPhone operating system.

Expect a significant revamp the Control Center, along with tweaks to the Lock Screen, Wallet, Dynamic Island and more. And sideloading of apps, but not for everyone.

Why developers choose the IPWhoIs.io geolocation API

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A good geolocation API can help help you serve users -- and your own bottom line -- better.
A good geolocation API can help help you serve users -- and your own bottom line -- better.
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If you want to give visitors to your website or app a personalized experience and also boost your bottom line, it pays to use a fast and versatile geolocation application programming interface (API) like IPWhoIs.io.

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We’ll get into the benefits of geolocation services via IPWhoIs.io below. And it even has a free version that suits many users, or a flexible choice of inexpensive plans.

Coding feedback suggests remote workers face ‘hidden penalty’

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A working paper studied the price younger workers may pay for working remotely.
A working paper studied the price younger workers may pay for working remotely.
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One of the first major studies of the surge in remote work caused by the COVID-19 pandemic suggests out-of-office workers face a “hidden penalty.”

It’s a reduction in feedback and guidance, which may harm people early in their careers the most. The study looked at engineers at a large technology company and the way they offered feedback on each other’s code.

Nursing student completes MacBook Air rig at super-low cost [Setups]

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This nursing student's setup is quite affordable.
This nursing student's setup is quite affordable.
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Many computer setups check all the functionality boxes at a cost of thousands of dollars. But who doesn’t love a complete setup that comes in at bargain-basement cost? Today’s featured MacBook Air workstation seems to cover all the bases without breaking the bank for the user, a nursing student.

How is the setup so affordable? In large part, because it relies on lesser-known brands and, in some cases, older equipment.

NYC cops give away 500 AirTags to help curb car theft

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If you can track your stolen car with an AirTag, you can help police get it back.
If you can track your stolen car with an AirTag, you can help police get it back.
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Car thefts are on the rise in New York City, and Gotham’s finest are turning to Apple’s AirTag trackers for help. On Sunday, Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD said 500 free AirTags would go to residents by request in the police precinct hardest hit by car thieves.

“This simple device, this simple AirTag, hidden in a car location that a person is not aware, of is an excellent tracking device,” Adams said. “It’s easy to monitor. You can see in real-time where the vehicle is located.”

How to fake your GPS location for Pokémon Go and other fun stuff

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Fake It Till You Make It
This free, open-source app makes it easy to fake your GPS location.
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You can use a free Mac app called LocationSimulator to hide your real location on your iPhone. It works great as a Pokémon Go spoofer. Just set it up, then plug your phone into a Mac and tell it where you want to “be.” You don’t need to jailbreak your phone or install anything on it.

When using LocationSimulator, every app on your iPhone will use this new GPS location. It’s useful for maintaining privacy — for instance, if you’re posting screenshots online, it’ll mask your real home address. Developers can use it, too, for testing location features in their apps.

Best of all, you just need a Mac. LocationSimulator is free and open-source.

Got an iPhone 14 Pro? Upgrade it with these 6 key accessories.

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Got an iPhone 14 PRO? Upgrade it with these 6 key accessories.
Get a bundle of six new iPhone 14 Pro accessories for less than $100.
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As iPhone 14 Pro owners already know, the latest generation of Apple’s signature device can do a whole lot. But just because you’ve got the “next big thing” doesn’t mean you can’t go bigger. This six-piece iPhone 14 Pro accessory bundle will make your sexy smartphone cooler and easier to use in multiple ways.

iPadOS 17 could make Stage Manager a lot better

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2022 iPad Pro launch: Stage Manager, Apple's multitasking feature that finally brings resizable windows to the iPad (and an external monitor), hasn't been that well-received so far.
Apple has not given up on Stage Manager yet.
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Apple reportedly will make meaningful improvements to the Stage Manager multitasking feature in iPadOS 17. Tweaks and additions include support for streaming multiple audio/video sources simultaneously, external monitor webcam support and more.

These changes should make Stage Manager much more useful, especially when connecting your iPad to an external monitor.

On-set ‘hatred’ could delay Severance season 2

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Zach Cherry, left, Adam Scott and John Turturro star in
Zach Cherry, left, Adam Scott and John Turturro star in Severance on Apple TV+.
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Production on the second season of Severance, the Apple TV+ thriller about a profoundly creepy workplace, has seen delays because the series’ two showrunners hate each other, according to a recent report.

Scripts were scrapped amid the two not speaking to each other as director Ben Stiller searched for help. And it seems he finally found it. Stiller also downplayed on-set drama in a tweet.

Apple Watch to gain iPhone-like widgets with watchOS 10

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Apple Watch and MacBook
watchOS 10 could bring some radical changes to Apple Watch.
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Apple Watch reportedly will get iOS-like widgets when watchOS 10 arrives later this year. Plus, Apple might change the way some Apple Watch buttons work.

The company plans to make these changes to give Apple Watch users faster access to important information. Widgets will mean users won’t need to open a dedicated app to quickly see an overview of vital information at a glance

With 10TB of cloud storage, you’ll never run out of space again

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Never run out of space again with 10TB of cloud storage, now on sale for only $90.
Grab 10TB of cloud storage for life for only $90.
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We all need more space for our photos, videos and files, especially as picture quality (and file size) is ever-increasing. If you’ve ever faced the dreaded “iPhone Storage Full” notification, or even missed out on taking photos of precious memories as a result, you’ll know how frustrating it is to run out of space. What you need, then, is a hefty cloud storage option to keep all your files safe.

One of the best out there is Prism Drive cloud storage. And right now, you can get a lifetime subscription to 10TB of secure cloud storage for only $89.99 (regularly $2,490). That’s the best price you’ll find on the web.

Tweak your images like a pro with this award-winning AI photo editor

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Edit your images like a pro with this award-winning AI photo editor for only $120.
Luminar Neo makes editing photos easy, and you can get a lifetime license (with extra perks) for just $120.
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Creating stunning images is made easier than ever with the power of AI photo editing. The latest software allows you to bring your ideas to life, regardless of your graphic design training (or lack thereof).

The award-winning Luminar Neo is one of the best AI photo editors out there. And right now, you can grab a lifetime bundle that includes the software and a range of add-on packs for only $119.99 (regularly $400). That’s the best price you’ll find on the web.