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DaVinci Resolve pro video editing app launches on iPad

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DaVinci Resolve pro video editing app heads for iPad
Yes, that's the popular DaVinci Resolve video-editing application running on iPad.
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Blackmagic Design introduced the promised iPad version of it’s DaVinci Resolve professional video editing application. Beyond editing, it also handles color correction.

The software is available for download now from the App Store.

Get or gift 18 bottles of wine for $65 — the best price on the web!

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Get the best price online for 18 bottles of wine.
Get 18 bottles of wine that'll have your guests really cheering.
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You can give an awesome last-minute gift, or make sure there’s plenty to drink at your New Year’s Eve party, without spending an absurd amount of money on wine.

This mixed box of red, white and bubbly from Splash Wines includes a collection of top bottles for fall for just $64.98, the best price we’ve seen for this offer.

Apple removes new Home architecture upgrade option in iOS 16.2

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iOS 16.2 bring in a new Home architecture upgrade option.
Thank your stars if you did not upgrade the Home app's architecture in iOS 16.2.
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With iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1, Apple introduced a new architecture for the Home app. Following issues reported by early adopters, the company has pulled the upgrade option altogether.

The new Home app architecture promises improved performance and reliability. It was an opt-in upgrade, with users getting the option when they opened the Home app after installing iOS 16.2.

Nyloon’s solid blue Durham band matches just about anything [Review] ★★★☆☆

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Silver aluminum Apple Watch Series 7 with the blue Durham band by Nyloon. Nyloon Durham band review: It is a straightforward watch band.★★★☆☆
Nyloon's Durham band looks and feels straightforward.
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Do you find some of Cupertino’s more innovative Apple Watch bands a bit ridiculous? Well, feast your luddite eyes on the Durham band from Nyloon. It’s made of nylon and comes in exactly one color: navy blue.

It’s a very traditional Apple Watch band at a lower price than any of Apple’s offerings.

Edit videos quickly and creatively with Wondershare Filmora 12

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Wondershare Filmora 12 is fun and easy to use for video editing.
Wondershare Filmora 12 is fun and easy to use for video editing.
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If you create content for YouTube and TikTok, you know the quality of your video is key to getting your work noticed. But not just anyone can make great videos — unless they have the right tools. One of the best tools you can use to easily put your creativity to work making videos quickly is Wondershare Filmora.

What makes it great? Anyone at any skill level can use Filmora to import and edit video, add special effects and transitions, and share the finished product. And the new version of the software, Filmora 12, adds more than a dozen great new features.

Comcast finally adds AirPlay support to Xfinity Stream iPhone app

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Comcast finally adds AirPlay support to Xfinity Stream iPhone app
The Xfinity Stream app can now wirelessly send video over AirPlay.
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Comcast customers can now wirelessly send cable channels to any TV over AirPlay. The Xfinity Stream application has been updated with Apple’s streaming video tech.

The app already supported Chromecast, but this latest addition is a better fit for iPhone and Mac users.

Grab a $100 Restaurant.com gift card as a last-minute gift at just $11 today

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Get a $100 restaurant gift card for just $11 today for the ultimate last-minute gift.
This $100 restaurant gift card is the ultimate no-shipping gift — and it’s only $11 today.
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The gift of food is the perfect holiday present — everyone’s gotta eat, whether they’re dining in or out. This Restaurant.com gift card is perfect for anyone who waited until the last minute to buy gifts. It’s digital, and you’ll have it instantly — with zero delivery time.

To top it off, today you can grab one worth $100 for only $11.

Apple could cancel or postpone 2024 iPhone SE 4 launch

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iPhone XR with iPhone SE 4 text
The iPhone SE 4 might not see the light of the day.
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Apple could delay or cancel the launch of the 2024 iPhone SE 4 due to cost and demand issues. The company’s budget products have not performed as well as initially thought.

The full-screen design of the iPhone SE 4 could also push its prices higher. This could affect its demand and position in Apple’s current lineup.

Score last-minute gifts with a Sam’s Club Plus Membership for $70

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This Sam's Club Plus membership is an awesome last-minute gift with no shipping time.
Skip the shipping time and give shopping time when you get this Sam's Club Plus membership.
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It’s almost time for the people you love to love their gifts. But, if you still have a bit of last-minute shopping to do, digital is the way to go. This one-year Sam’s Club Plus membership is 36% off until December 30, and you don’t have to wait for shipping time.

Apple do-it-yourself repair program adds Mac desktops

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M1 iMac teardown
If you want to tear into your 2020 iMac, Apple will show you how.
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Apple’s Self Service Repair program now includes Mac desktops. That means those who want to fix their recent iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, etc. have access to repair manuals and genuine Apple parts and tools. Plus, info and tools for the most-recent Apple monitor are also available.

The program already included some MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, as well as recent iPhones.

Apple TV app could be on the way to Android

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Apple TV app could be on the way to Android
Android users may soon have an Apple TV application.
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Android users could soon find it easier to watch Apple TV+ shows and films. A reliable tipster says an Android version of the Apple TV application is in development.

It would be a win-win for both Android and Apple.

Clear Mkeke MagSafe cases protect and showcase iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max

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Mkeke's clear magnetic cases protect and show off iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.
Mkeke's clear magnetic cases protect and show off iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.
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What’s better than a clear case that shows off the sleek beauty of your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max while protecting it from every bump, scrape and drop? That’s an easy question to answer — what’s even better is the same clear case with MagSafe technology.

Powerful magnets in Mkeke’s affordable and super-protective clear bumper cases for iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max make charging up the handsets fast and easy with any MagSafe or Qi charger. And they look good while doing it, too.

How to get started using Stage Manager on iPad

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Hands on: Stage Manager in iPadOS 16 brings the floating app windows we asked for
iPad can now show applications in resizable floating windows. Here's how to use the new multitasking system.
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Stage Manager in iPadOS 16 makes Apple’s tablets act much more like a Mac. The optional multitasking system puts applications into floating, resizable, overlapping windows.

Even better, the system can also be used on external displays, greatly increasing the available space to work in.

Here’s how to get started using Stage Manager.

Get Microsoft Office on your Mac or Windows PC for just $30 today

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Work from anywhere with Microsoft Office, for life, for less than $30 right now.
Boost your productivity in 2023 with the full Microsoft Office suite - on sale for less than $30 today.
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Owning a copy of Microsoft Office is simply essential in today’s remote and hybrid working world. Set yourself up to work from home or anywhere with a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for Mac, on sale now for just $29.99 (regularly $349).

This 13-in-1 USB-C hub works with iPads and MacBooks and costs less than $60

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Don't miss this deal on a do-it-all charging device that keeps your most important items powered up.
Save on this versatile that offers nearly everything you could desire, including dual HDMI ports.
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If you want to truly take advantage of your iPad and/or MacBook’s many talents, you probably need a dock. You can add a very versatile tool to your computing arsenal with this limited-time discount on  13-in-1 docking station.

The USB-C hub is a dongle-killer — and it’s currently available for only $59.99 (regularly $70).

Don’t give up on the iMac Pro just yet

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Don't give up on the iMac Pro just yet
A 27-inch iMac Pro is allegedly still a possibility.
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Although Apple killed off the iMac Pro line, it’s coming back better than ever, according to a reliable source. That means a high-end macOS all-in-one is supposedly on Apple’s product roadmap.

The company is also reportedly working on a Mac Pro desktop, also powered by Apple silicon.

2022 11-inch iPad Pro gets a generous $100 discount

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iPad Pro 2022 Back View
Grab the 11-inch M2 iPad Pro at its lowest price yet.
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Apple’s 2022 11-inch iPad Pro has dropped to its lowest-ever price ahead of Christmas. You can get the M2-powered tablet for $699, a $100 discount from its MSRP.

If you want the tablet before Christmas, Amazon promises delivery of the Space Gray mode before Christmas. However, it is available with a slightly lower $70 discount.

Dual Mac minis and Xbox play in gamer’s workstation [Setups]

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Two Mac minis and an Xbox provide the fun in this gaming setup.
Two Mac minis and an Xbox provide the fun in this gaming setup.
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To a lot of people, “home for the holidays” may mean even more massive amounts of gameplay than usual. That could be the case with the owner of today’s featured computer setup. In addition to two Mac minis, the workstation sports an Xbox Series S with a couple of special-edition controllers.

And two of the three displays in the setup are curved gaming monitors. The other’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro mounted on a stand.

Apple may have dropped out of fight for NFL Sunday Ticket

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It seems the new NFL Plus streaming service could go to the bidder who wins NFL Sunday Ticket.
No NFL games for you, Apple TV+.
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Apple’s efforts to broadcast pro football games on Sunday nights reportedly have come to an end. The Mac-maker has pulled out of negotiations with the NFL.

Apple TV+ will continue to boast high-profile sports. But apparently its roster won’t include the NFL Sunday Ticket.

This mini flashlight is the best you’ll ever own — save $40 on a 4-pack

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Grab this ultra bright keychain flashlight loved by users with $40 off today.
Enjoy light 30 times brighter than your iPhone with this top-rated keychain flashlight.
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There are certain essentials you don’t realize you need until their time comes, and a reliable flashlight is arguably No. 1 on that list.

The MaxLight 8-in-1 Mini Super Bright Utility Flashlight is one of the most convenient around. And right now, you can grab a four-pack on sale for just $64.99. That’s a 39% discount off the regular price of $107.

Apple seemingly cancels ‘M2 Extreme’ Mac Pro

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Meet the chip powering Apple's new MacBook Air.
The upcoming Mac Pro won't be as Extreme as initially reported.
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At WWDC20, Apple promised to complete its transition to Apple silicon inside Macs in two years. It missed that deadline, and the company is yet to reveal a replacement for its 2019 Intel Mac Pro.

A new report details the reason behind the delay in the next Mac Pro’s launch. It also sheds light on why, contrary to initial rumors, Apple won’t launch a version powered by an upcoming processor that’s essentially four M2 Max processors merged together, sometimes called the M2 Extreme.

EU forces Apple to rip huge hole in iPhone security

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Apple being forced to a rip huge hole in iPhone security
The EU is making it easy for hackers to get malware onto iPhones.
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Criminals around the world are surely celebrating news that Apple is being forced by the European Union to enable iPhone to install applications from outside the App Store. The move will allow hackers to release a fresh tidal wave of malware, hoping to slip it onto iOS handsets. iPhone users will be forced to fend off attempts to trick them into installing this malware virtually every day.

And well-known, unscrupulous companies will take advantage of the new security hole, too.

Pick up a 3-in-1 Nintendo Switch docking station for just $19.99

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Save on this lightweight, portable docking station for Nintendo Switch.
Upgrade your Nintendo Switch setup with a discount on this versatile docking station.
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Popular hybrid game console Nintendo Switch offers options for at-home or portable play. And, while much remains the same about this setup, there are ways to upgrade, including the addition of this 3-in-1 docking station. It could make a great choice as we approach the last days for gifting this holiday season.

Normally sold for $24, you can pick up one of these lightweight, multiport stations for only $19.99.