What's good enough for mom? An iPad? An Apple Watch? Maybe both. Photo: Marek [email protected]
Apple has shared its annual Mother’s Day gift guide to help you celebrate your mom on May 14 in the United States and many other countries. Dozens of gift ideas, from AirTags to iPhones to various accessories, cover a range of prices from $15 to about $1,000.
And you can “make it mom’s” with free engraving of emojis and messages on a range of gifts, too.
It costs more than a grand, but it's designed to last a lifetime. Photo: Bang & Olufsen
Esteemed Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen unveiled its new portable Beosound A5 speaker Thursday. The pricey and powerful device’s design results from a collaboration with the Danish-Italian duo GamFratesi.
“Beosound A5 is our new high-end portable speaker which combines Bang & Olufsen’s long-standing approach to timeless design with our vision on sound for the future,” said VP of Product Marketing Michael Henriksson.
“We’re excited to collaborate with GamFratesi for the first time, to create two speaker designs that are rooted in a Scandinavian aesthetic with a distinct design signature on their own,” he added.
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Where will this strange, and strangely compelling, new Apple TV+ series take us next? Photo: Apple TV+
New Apple TV+ series Drops of God, about a contest of senses to win the fortune of the world’s most famous eccentric wine connoisseur, hits a roadblock this week. Issei considers quitting — and Camille isn’t 100% she’s ready to face him if he doesn’t.
Plus, Camille hatches an elaborate plot to get herself back on equal footing with Issei. And Issei’s plans to save face don’t go as planned. Entitled “Duel,” it’s a most exciting episode of this excitingly peculiar show.
The user, a developer, finds a Studio Display paired with an LG DualUp monitor (left) ideal for his work. Photo: [email protected]
Any conversation about “perfect” displays might just start and end with Apple’s Pro Display XDR. But not everyone is rich enough to buy one of those 6K monitors, which cost $5,000 or more. So the popular 5K Studio Display might have to do, along with something complementary.
One option graces today’s featured MacBook Pro setup. It recently swapped out ultra-wide and 4K monitors for a Studio Display and and the eccentric LG DualUp. They seem especially well-suited to certain types of workers.
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Just hold the Nix Mini 2 over any surface, and it will capture the exact colors. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Paint matching is an exact art. Previously, you’d take a paint sample to the home improvement store to ask for help or bring home armfuls of samples to try and find the closest color match for your project. Even then, that would only work for existing paint. Try matching an exact color to a different object or another surface, and, well, you can’t.
That is, you couldn’t — until the innovative Nixi Mini 2 color sensor came along. It can scan any surface, from wall paint to leather, and find you the exact paint color match. This little gadget earns rave reviews from designers worldwide. Usually $99, right now you can grab it on sale for only $69.99.
That’s cheaper than Amazon — and the best price you’ll find for the Nix Mini 2 on the web.
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A delightful children's book series comes to life in Frog and Toad. Image: Apple TV+
New Apple TV+ children’s show Frog and Toad, based on the classic book series by Arnold Lobel about two amphibious friends, is smartly and simply animated in the style of the Caldecott Award-winning author.
Frog and Toad is a real gem — a welcome inclusion in the Apple TV+ lineup, and an honorable adaptation of a classic.
An Apple Watch Ultra with microLED screen is still a couple of years away. Photo: Apple
Apple has reportedly delayed the Apple Watch Ultra’s rumored transition to microLED screens. Initial rumors suggested the company could make the switch by 2024.
However, display analyst Ross Young believes Apple has pushed back the change to the second half of 2025.
Get 130 hours of training from top Python pros for less than $20. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
If you’re a programmer, you know that Python is a coder’s Swiss Army knife. It can help you do almost anything, from game creation to complex data analysis. And, as you can imagine, it also can open the door to a wide range of careers.
If you don’t already have Python expertise on your resume, there’s now a comprehensive way to level up your skills or even make a career switch. Meet the 2023 Python course pack. It’s now on sale for only $19.97 (regularly $2,388).
iPhone is selling well around the world. Android-makers can't say that about their products. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
iPhone shipments increased modestly in the first three months of 2023, according to a market research firm. That’s in stark contrast to Android-makers, most of which experienced double-digit drops.
The trend carried through in China, making Apple the largest smartphone seller in this critical market.
Rumors suggest Apple is looking to take a bite out of the third-party journaling app market Photo: Debby Ledet, Unsplash
Apple’s continued march towards owning your personal wellness is set to continue in iOS 17 according to a new (paywalled) Wall Street Journal report. According to the report, a journaling app to document your thoughts, feelings, and daily activities is likely on the way. The app will purportedly also provide insights into how the people you are around influence your mood.
With a 65% layout, the new High65 V2 is compact and portable. Photo: Epomaker
Epomaker and Createkeebs said Thursday their recent collaboration resulted in their release of the compact new High65 V2 mechanical keyboard.
“Featuring a compact and portable 65% layout, the High65 V2 is the ideal choice for professional gamers and keyboard enthusiasts alike,” the companies noted.
This triple-threat golf lover's bundle lets you play however, and whenever, you want. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Spring is blooming across America, meaning it’s time for golfers to get back on the course. If you’re looking to save some money on rounds in 2023 and want to expand your options when it comes to ways to play, our discounted Ultimate Golf Lovers Bundle is worth exploring.
Perfect for yourself or your golf-obsessed friend, dad or partner, this perfect par package is only $249.99 (regularly $423). This bundle features an annual Player’s Pass nationwide golf membership, the Phigolf World Tour Edition for virtual play and a gift card for Topgolf high-tech driving ranges. You can’t find these separately for the same combined price.
This amazing deal knocks the M1 iMac's price down to less than $1,000. Photo: Apple
You can currently get Apple’s beautiful and powerful M1 iMac for less than $1,000. The 24-inch all-in-one computer is currently available for $999.99 after a massive $499.01 discount.
The deal is on the more powerful eight-core CPU variant of the 24-inch iMac, which ships with two Thunderbolt ports and two USB 3 ports.
Update:Amazon sold out of these units so the deal is now over.
Ghosted is a popcorn movie. Lean back and enjoy. Photo: Apple TV+
Ghosted is the first straight-out action movie to premiere on Apple TV+. The film, which stars Chris Evans and Ana de Armas, has been savaged by critics, but it really does not deserve all the insults.
True, it’s far from perfect. However, Ghosted delivers some good fight scenes and a laugh or two. And that’s probably all you want from a made-for-streaming action flick.
The Watch app might soon be available for iPadOS and macOS, too. Photo: Apple
watchOS 10 will remove a major limitation of the Apple Watch, according to an unconfirmed report. The smartwatch supposedly will be able to synchronize with iPad and Mac, not just iPhone.
Transparent plastic is a new look for Beats. Photo: Amazon/Beats
Before Apple subsidiary Beats could get the word out, a listing appeared briefly on Amazon.com Tuesday showing upgraded Beats Studio Buds+ coming out May 18.
They take the same shape as existing Beats Studio Buds, but they feature a cool new transparent design option, upgraded performance and a slightly higher price of $169.95.
Help your mom cook like a pro with this impressive gift box of Japanese chef's knives. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if your mom is typically the one who handles meal prep and loves cheffing up new dishes, she deserves the best tools. A high-quality, pro-level knife set can majorly impact at-home cooking, reducing the effort required and resulting in consistent, seamless cutting and chopping.
Fortunately, you still have time to access savings on this eight-piece Seido Japanese Master Chef’s knife set with a gift box. Typically $429, this package is now only $89.97 through May 14. But if you want this gift delivered by Mother’s Day, order by May 3 to ensure on-time delivery.
iPhone 15's USB-C port could be a lot faster than a regular USB port. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac/Pixabay/Pexels
Apple will seemingly equip the USB-C port on the iPhone 15 Pro lineup with Thunderbolt 3 capabilities. This opens the door to connecting high-bandwidth storage devices and other accessories to the upcoming iPhone.
Apple already includes a Thunderbolt 3 port as standard across its iPad Air and iPad Pro lineups. This allows the tablets to drive external monitors with up to 6K resolution.
Astropad Studio can now mirror macOS drawing apps on an iPad through a fast, peer-to-peer wireless connection. Photo: Astropad
Astropad Studio now has peer-to-peer networking, reducing the latency between the iPad and Mac. That improves the usability of this software that lets artists mirror their favorite professional drawing or painting apps on the tablet.
Cutting the router out of the conection reduces latency by up to 46%, according to Astropad.
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Cecily Strong makes a strong showing this week on Schmigadoon! Photo: Apple TV+
Apple TV+ musical comedy Schmigadoon! finds love in all the wrong places this week. Melissa goes from nobody to somebody, and Josh finds his calling as a spiritual leader, which is the last thing they need right now.
In their quest to make things right in Schmicago, they tangle things up worse than ever — and they clearly don’t have a clean exit strategy. The episode, entitled “Famous as Hell,” is a rousing chapter of the Schmigadoon! saga.
Your mom will love these amazing translation earbuds. Photo: Mymanu
What if you could speak to anyone, anywhere, regardless of language barriers? For the mom who loves to travel (or just chat with everybody), we’ve found the ultimate gift: the Mymanu Clik S translation earbuds.
Like magic, these comfortable earbuds will translate conversations in an astounding 37 languages, taking travel experiences to a whole new level. Even better, you can grab these earbuds at a special price of only $109.97 (regularly $157). While this sale lasts until May 14, you’ll have to order by May 3 to ensure Mom receives them in time for Mother’s Day.