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This tiny keyring gives your iPhone superpowers

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This all-in-one phone keyring features a charger, USB, stand and more.
Save big on this all-in-one phone charger, stand and memory bank.
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The WonderCube Pro is a tiny, multifunctional iPhone accessory that’s small enough to fit on a keyring. It features a charging cable with multiple tips, plus a flash drive, a flashlight and a flashy phone stand. It even comes with a keyring!

For a limited time, you can get one for just $39.99 (regularly $70), while a two-pack costs only $79.99 (regularly $118). This is the best price you’ll find online, but you’ll have to act fast, as these price drops only last until April 18.

Keep your ears free with these $34 bone-conduction headphones

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Keep your ears free with these $34 open-ear induction headphones.
Hear your music without shutting out the world with these open ear headphones.
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Whether it’s your streaming service, podcasts or playlists, customizing your personal soundscape has never been easier. These open-ear bone-conduction headphones let you hear the world around you while mixing in the audio you want to hear. Even better, they’re now only $33.99 (regularly $109).

World’s first lossless Wi-Fi headphones come from unexpected place

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HED Unity lossless Wi-Fi headphones come with a hefty price tag -- $2,199.
HED Unity lossless Wi-Fi headphones come with a hefty price tag -- $2,199.
Photo: HED Technologies

Rumors swirled over the past few years that Sonos would take on Apple’s AirPods Max by releasing its first headphones, possibly with Wi-Fi in addition to Bluetooth. But a little-known Swiss startup has beaten both companies to the punch with a pricey new set of cans.

HED Technologies recently unveiled HED Unity, the world’s first wireless headphones to offer lossless audio, high-resolution audio streaming over a local Wi-Fi network at up to 24bit/96kHz.

Get everything on the record with this 1080p body cam

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Get everything on the record with this 1080p body camera.
Shoot hands-free with this 1080p body camera.
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We’ve all got things we want to record, and sometimes an iPhone just doesn’t cut it. Whether you’re going on a bike ride and need to capture the craziness or just want to shoot an event while keeping your hands free, a body cam offers an easy way to document everything.

This 1080p body cam crams a wide-angle lens, a microphone for clear audio and 64GB of storage into a pocket-clip device. It’s now available at a discounted price of just $37.99 (regularly $45).

Save $100 on a stacked dual monitor that’s perfect for standing and seated desks

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Become more productive than ever with almost $100 off this dual monitor perfect for standing and seated desks.
Multitask better than ever before with almost $100 off this stacked monitor.
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Whether you work remotely or from the office, your monitor setup offers telltale signs about the productivity of your space. Having one massive screen is handy for combing through paperwork, organizing spreadsheets and creating presentations. But utilizing multiple screens? That’s a game-changer.

To truly power up your productivity, this Geminos 24-inch dual-screen monitor allows you to easily work on two screens in an ergonomic, stacked style. It’s perfect for both sitting and standing desks. And right now, you can grab it for only $699.99 (regularly $799), the best price on the web.

New iPhone 15 leaks sound encouraging! [The CultCast]

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The iPhone of the future is coming into focus ...
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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The latest iPhone 15 rumors provide a fuller picture of what to expect this year. Sounds like big changes are coming in iOS 17. But a last-minute reversal means a hardware feature we were counting on probably won’t happen.

Also on The CultCast:

  • Whatever you do, don’t get “juice jacked” this summer. We offer easy ways to avoid this menace.
  • How much would it take to get you to give up your iPhone forever?
  • The morons running General Motors ditched CarPlay. Get ready for sales to crash!
  • A new edition of What We’re Into dishes up pasta, podcasts and a sci-fi show.

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.

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Enter to win a limited-edition iPhone case from Pitaka [Cult of Mac giveaway]

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Pitaka Sunset Moment iPhone 14 case towers above a Route 66 diorama.
This iPhone 14 case pays tribute to Jack Kerouac's On the Road.
Image: Pitaka

For this week’s giveaway, we teamed up with Pitaka to offer four people the chance to win a limited-edition iPhone case worth $89.99.

The lucky winners will get their hands on Pitaka’s Sunset Moment case for iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max. (Be sure to enter the proper giveaway to match your iPhone model).

Pitaka made only 1,500 of these cases, which were inspired by Jack Kerouac’s Beat Generation novel On the Road. This tribute to Route 66 and the classic American road trip is nearly sold out. With a unique product number on the camera ring, the Sunset Moment case you get will be uniquely yours.

Top 3 tools for Mac developers

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3 handy developer tools
These three apps solve three annoying problems with coding on the Mac.
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Whether you’re just learning how to code, you’re studying computer science or you’re a well-seasoned Mac developer, these three apps are sure to help you in your work. I have an app that adds a whole slew of new features to the Xcode Simulator, one that makes it easier managing packages in Homebrew and a better way to download and install Xcode.

All of these tools are, themselves, open source. There are links to each GitHub repo where you can learn from them and compile them yourself.

Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth hits iPhone and iPad in May

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'Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth' hits iPhone and iPad in May
Grab your axe, sword or bow and get ready to do battle.
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Get ready to battle Sauron and his minions in Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth. It’s turn-based strategy combat for iPhone and iPad set in the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien (obviously).

The game was created by EA, and is scheduled to launch in early May. Pre-registration is available now.

CdkeySales Easter Super Sale: Pay only $16 for Windows 10 Pro (with free Windows 11 Pro upgrade)

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Windows 10 logo Save big-time on Microsoft software by using promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com.
Use promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com to max out your savings.
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The Easter holiday may be past, but the big Easter Sale continues with fresh springtime deals on Microsoft software at software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com. You can still take advantage of great prices on Microsoft Windows, Office and more. Don’t blow your shot at these great bargains.

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But wait, there’s more! To get the absolute best savings possible, enter promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com. That will slash an additional 30% off the site’s super-low prices on keys for Windows 10 Pro Global, Microsoft Office 2021 Pro and more.

15-inch MacBook Air leak might settle M2 or M3 processor debate

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15-inch MacBook Air rumor
Fresh details of a super-size MacBook Air supposedly point to it using an Apple M2 processor, not something newer.
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Despite the many leaks and rumors about the 15.5-inch MacBook Air, there’s been no definite word on its processor. However, details of an unreleased MacBook with a large display have surfaced, and these indicate the chip will likely be an Apple M2 rather than an as-yet-unreleased M3.

The machine is supposedly running macOS 14, which won’t be announced for months.

Tim Cook becomes Apple’s longest-serving CEO … but with a twist

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AI-generated image of Apple CEO Tim Cook sitting on an ornate golden throne.
Tim Cook has been Apple CEO longer than Steve Jobs was... sort of.
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Steve Jobs is no longer the man who spent the longest time as Apple CEO. Tim Cook, the executive currently in charge, has now surpassed Jobs’ record of 4,249 days with that title, making him officially Apple’s longest-serving CEO.

But it turns out the calculation isn’t that simple. Steve Jobs spent several additional years in charge of Apple. He just wasn’t officially “Apple CEO” at the time.

Extrapolations nails the dinner party at the end of the world [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★☆☆

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Forest Whitaker, Eiza González, Tobey Maguire and Marion Cotillard in ★★★☆☆
The dinner party definitely doesn't go as planned this week on Extrapolations.
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TV+ ReviewGuess who’s coming to dinner this week on Extrapolations, the sci-fi omnibus from Apple TV+? Veteran TV director Nicole Holofcener goes for the gusto as the worst dinner party in America goes off the rails.

An all-star cast, and a lot of pent-up energy, help this week’s episode — entitled “2068: The Going-Away Party” — stand apart from previous episodes.

Jane’s flights of fantasy will excite budding brainiacs [Apple TV+ review] ★★★★

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Episode 6. Mason Blomberg and Ava Louise Murchison in ★★★★
Jane and her sidekicks head off for another animal-themed adventure.
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TV+ ReviewNew Apple TV+ children’s show Jane has zoology, ecology, biology and conservation on the brain. In the series, which premiered today, a young animal lover and devotee of famous primatologist Jane Goodall goes on adventures of the mind with dozens of animal companions in a chance to better understand the natural world.

It’s a charming and informational afternoon daydream — with resources aplenty and a heart that’s in the right place.

How Jennifer Garner found her ‘dream role’ in The Last Thing He Told Me

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Garner plays a new wife and unwanted mom to a teen in the thriller, out Friday on Apple TV+.
Garner plays a new wife and unwanted mom to a teen in the thriller, out Friday on Apple TV+.
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At a screening for the Apple TV+ limited series The Last Thing He Told Me in New York City Tuesday, actress Jennifer Garner revealed why playing Hannah Hill is her “dream role.”

The thriller, based on the same-titled book by Laura Dave that spent 65 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list, comes out Friday with its first two episodes on Apple TV+.

MacBook Pro drives ‘minimal’ and moody space-gray rig [Setups]

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There's plenty going on this "minimal" computer setup.
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People love their “minimal” computer setups, but everyone has a different idea of what that means. Today’s featured M1 MacBook Pro setup is on the spare side — not to mention beautifully photographed — but it actually has a lot going on.

From the powerful laptop and 4K display to the big-time external storage, backup power and extensive smart lighting, the setup’s more than a match for its owner’s photo editing work.

Save a sweet $150 on the M2 MacBook Air

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Apple keeps up with rush of M2 MacBook Air preorders
Don't miss this amazing deal on the M2 MacBook Air.
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Apple’s slim and svelte M2 MacBook Air is currently cheaper by $150 on Amazon. The deal brings the price of the entry-level model down to $1,049 from $1,199.

You can save a similar $150 on the 512GB configuration of the machine.

This versatile stylus can increase your iPad efficiency for just $25

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This versatile pen tool can increase your iPad efficiency for just $25.
Accomplish more with your iPad by picking up this stylus pen for only $25.
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Need more than your fingertip and a keyboard to get your point across on an iPad? An iPad stylus is an excellent option, and we’re currently offering one at a discounted price.

Much less expensive than an Apple Pencil, this one’s available for only $24.99 (regularly $39) with no coupon required. You can save almost 40% on a pen that’s perfect for designing, drawing and much more on any iPad produced since 2018.

The Last Thing He Told Me dribbles out its mysteries a little at a time [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★☆☆

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Episode 2. Jennifer Garner in ★★★☆☆
A cryptic note sends Hannah (played by Jennifer Garner) on a search for her missing husband.
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TV+ ReviewIn new Apple TV+ limited series The Last Thing He Told Me, a woman realizes she knows less about her husband than she thought after he goes missing. Together with her angry stepdaughter, she must figure out what went wrong — and what her husband actually did for a living.

Based on the bestselling book of the same name by Laura Daves, and starring Jennifer Garner (Alias, Dallas Buyers Club), the show certainly isn’t a failure. However, slack elements in the first two episodes, which premiered today on Apple’s streaming service, keep the mystery from realizing its potential.

Apple triples iPhone production in India

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iPhone 14 Pro in India
India now accounts for 7% of total iPhone production.
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Apple is making more iPhones in India than ever before. The Cupertino giant assembled 7% of the total iPhones it manufactured last fiscal year in the country.

The company is looking to make India the next iPhone manufacturing hub after China to diversify its supply chain.

Get a 500GB external hard drive for just $32.99

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At 500GB, this external hard drives offers extra space for storage or transferring data.
Carry this external hard drive with you anywhere, and have your data always at hand.
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You might ask yourself, “Do I need an external hard drive?” After all, you may be just like the average user — content with the 250GB or so capacity of your computer.

However, if you are a gamer, a movie buff or have a massive collection of downloaded material, consider adding more storage space. But even if you aren’t, there are other productive uses for having an external hard drive. For any of your storage needs, this sleek, portable hard drive can do the trick. It’s now on sale for $32.99 (regularly $39).

Apple accelerates push to make iPhones 100% recycled

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Apple accelerates push to make iPhones 100% recycled
Rare earth materials from used Taptic Engines go into new Apple devices.
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Apple committed itself to a new target to use 100% recycled cobalt in all Apple-designed batteries by 2025. And by that same year, the company will use only recycled rare earth elements in its magnets. In addition, it intends to make circuit boards with 100% recycled tin soldering and gold plating.

These commitments build on the company’s goal to eventually make all its products with only recycled and renewable materials.

Get up to 86% off Apple accessories while you can

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Here's your chance to stock up on Apple accessories at super-cheap prices.
Here's your chance to stock up on Apple accessories at super-cheap prices.
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Amazon bargain site Woot! is selling a slew of Apple’s accessories at steep discounts through May 1. Sale items include Apple Watch bands, iPhone cases, an iPhone wallet, AirTag cases, and chargers and cables.

The discounts range from 21% off to an astounding 86% off (by Woot’s calculations), so don’t miss this one.