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Get an exclusive discount on this great-looking slimline AirTag wallet

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Snapback Slim Air AirTag wallet.
You know you want an AirTag wallet. Now the Snapback Slim comes in three colors.
Photo: Nick Augeri

If you want to keep tabs on your credit cards and cash with one of Apple’s new wireless trackers, consider the Snapback Slim Air — a slender leather wallet with a pocket on the side for an AirTag.

The Snapback Slim Air is a trendy slim wallet, a style that’s currently all the rage. It comes in three colors and is designed to slide into your front pocket like a money clip. It holds up to six cards, a few folded bills and an AirTag. And we have an exclusive discount code for Cult of Mac readers.

Reddit updates let you see how others are reacting right now

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New features in Reddit should drive engagement across the site, the company said.
New features in Reddit should drive engagement across the site, the company said.
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Social media site Reddit unveiled several new features Wednesday that let users immediately see how others are reacting to content in various ways. The changes should give users a better idea of what’s most popular — or unpopular — on the site. The company said they should increase engagement across Reddit.

You’ll be seeing double with this portable touchscreen monitor for MacBook and more

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Grab a second screen with this black Friday/Cyber Monday sale.
You can connect your MacBook (and basically anything else) to this portable second screen.
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An extra screen on your workstation can do loads to boost your productivity and entertainment. The Desklab Portable Touchscreen Monitor (4K) is a plug-and-play screen for your laptop. And now this portable 4K touchscreen monitor is on sale for just $231.99 (regularly $700) with coupon code CMSAVE20.

Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline will headline psychological thriller Disclaimer on Apple TV+

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Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline will headline psychological thriller ‘Disclaimer’ on Apple TV+
Disclaimer will star acclaimed actors Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline.
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Apple TV+ made a series order for an adaptation of Disclaimer, a psychological thriller that will star internationally acclaimed actors Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline.

It’s being helmed by Alfonso Cuarón, who wrote and will direct all the episodes in the series.

Nothing’s new black transparent earbuds look totally badass

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Nothing's new
Nothing's new "Black Edition" Ear 1 buds retain the cool transparent design.
Photo: Nothing

Nothing released its first Ear 1 earbuds in late summer 2021 with a partially transparent design, a cool transparent case, good sound quality, active noise cancellation (ANC) and wireless charging. Now the company’s rolling out the new Ear 1 “Black Edition,” which retains the interesting design and tech elements in a cool new look.

And Nothing, created by OnePlus founder Carl Pei, added the product is now carbon neutral and you can buy the product — still $99 — with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. So there’s that.

macOS 12.1 Monterey moves closer with SharePlay and (maybe) Universal Control

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SharePlay for Mac iPad and iPhone
A highlight of macOS 12.1 Monterey will be SharePlay.
Photo: Apple

Apple seeded macOS 12.1 beta 4 to developers on Wednesday. It has a build number that ends in “a,” which suggests the public release is only a week or two away. This version of Monterey will bring SharePlay to the Mac. It might also be the debut of the much anticipated Universal Control.

It is not accompanied by fresh betas of iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2 or watchOS 8.3.

Connectivity tricks of a multi-display workstation [Setups]

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Oh, what a difference three external displays make.
Oh, what a difference three external displays make.
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Not long ago we wrote about a person who fashioned an ergonomically healthy computer setup with little more than an M1 Pro MacBook. At the time, their fancy new display was still to-be-delivered, so they made-do without it. Now all the screens are in place and they make a magnificent workstation, with the MacBook running with one landscape-mode display and two portrait-mode monitors. It took some special connectivity tricks to make it happen.

Use Mac as external display for PC with Luna Display update

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Use Mac as external display for PC with Luna Display update
If you have to use a PC, you can turn your Mac into its second display.
Photo: Astropad

Luna Display 5.1 adds the ability to use any Mac as a wireless second display for a PC. And that’s just one of the new features in the update, which also adds support for using a 4K or 5K computer as a second screen.

These features build on this device’s basic ability to turn an iPad into a Mac display.

iPhone 6 Plus will become a ‘vintage’ product later this month

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iPhone 6 Plus
It's not quite the end of the road just yet.
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iPhone 6 Plus will be added to Apple’s vintage products list at the end of this month, according to a leaked internal memo. The device, which made its debut in 2014, may be more difficult to repair as official parts dry up.

iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were the first to introduce Apple Pay and significantly larger displays to Apple’s smartphone lineup. They remain two of the company’s most successful devices to date.

Get a load of Beats Studio Buds’ first limited-edition design

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Beats Studio Buds get a bold design for Union's 30th anniversary.
Beats Studio Buds get a bold design for Union's 30th anniversary.
Photo: Beats

Beats released a new version of its Beats Studio Buds on Tuesday in a joint effort with the trendy mens fashion store Union. The limited-edition wireless earbuds commemorate Union’s 30th anniversary. You can snap them up at the store’s Los Angeles and Tokyo locations and, as of Wednesday, online.

Conveniently mount your iPhone on your Mac with MagArm [Review]

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STM Goods MagArm review
Your iPhone is held at eye level next to your Mac screen by the STM Goods MagArm.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

STM Goods MagArm is an iPhone mount that attaches to your Mac display, either in the office or at a coffee shop. And not only does it hold the handset where it can be easily seen, slip in Apple’s MagSafe charging puck and the MagArm will charge the iPhone too.

I put the accessory for MacBook or Mac desktop to the test. How likely is it to drop the iPhone? Here’s what I found out.

’World’s fastest’ MagSafe charger packs a cooling fan for quicker top-ups

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Zike is the
It charges up to 50% faster than Apple's own MagSafe Charger.
Photo: Zike

How do you make MagSafe charging even better? Add a cooling fan that allows for the fastest possible charge over a longer period, of course. The Zike 2-in-1 does just that to become the “world’s fastest” MagSafe charger.

Zike promises 15W of power — the most MagSafe charging can offer right now — for significantly longer to enable up to 50% faster top-ups for iPhone 12 and 13. It also charges a second device, like AirPods, simultaneously.

Take advantage of extended Cyber Monday savings on these digital deals

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Take 40 percent off the sale price these cyber deals for Cyber Monday.
Don't let these top software deals slip away.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

From language apps to animation software, this roundup of 10 digital deals truly has something for everyone. Many of these software and services come with lifetime subscriptions — and all come at substantial savings.

Best of all, everything on this list is available for an extra 40% off during our extended Cyber Monday sale. Just use the code CMSAVE40 at checkout.

Twitch update brings SharePlay support on iOS 15.1

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You can now join a Twich Watch Party on your iPhone.
Download the update to start enjoying SharePlay streams.
Photo: Twitch

The newest Twitch update for iPhone and iPad adds SharePlay support on iOS and iPadOS 15.1. The feature allows users to watch synchronized streams together over FaceTime, but all participants must have Twitch installed.

Twitch is one of the first third-party platforms to adopt SharePlay, which made its debut in October after it missed the initial iOS 15 rollout.

Elon Musk: Don’t waste money on ‘silly’ Apple Polishing Cloth, buy our $50 Tesla whistle

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Tesla's $50 whistle
It's already sold out!
Photo: Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk thinks you should avoid wasting your money on a “silly” Apple Polishing Cloth and instead spend it on his company’s $50 Cyberwhistle.

Inspired by Cybertruck, the limited-edition collectible — which is not a joke — is made from medical-grade stainless steel with a polished finish. It also features “an integrated attachment feature for added versatility.”

Apple marks 15 years of fighting AIDS with Product Red

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ProductRed iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7
Apple is going all-out for this year's World AIDS Day.
Photo: Apple

To mark World AIDS Day, Apple celebrated 15 years of fighting AIDS with Product Red on Wednesday. The company also outlined new ways customers can support its ongoing efforts — like buying Red versions of iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7.

Through December 6, Apple will donate $1 to the Global Fund for every purchase made with Apple Pay at an Apple Store, through the Apple Store online and in the Apple Store app.

Save big on a 12-month PlayStation Plus membership

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This PlayStation Plus deal gives you 365 days of access.
Get the most out of your PlayStation console with this bonus-packed sub.
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Do you own a PlayStation console? 2022 is set to be an epic year for PlayStation gamers (especially now that Apple Music is on PlayStation 5, so you can listen to your favorite songs while playing your favorite games).

But to unlock certain features from highly anticipated titles like Elden Ring, you need a PlayStation Plus subscription. If you don’t have one yet, no worries. You can secure a year’s worth for just $48 during our extended Cyber Monday sale with code CMSAVE20.

Check out these crazy translucent AirPods prototypes

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The real translucent AirPods don’t reveal their internal components quite this well.
Photo: iFixit

AirPods come in white, white and also white. But a collector scored a prototype pair in very unusual translucent blue casings.

Taste a rare look at a product that’ll never hit store shelves.

iPhone SE 3 with 5G could be right around the corner

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2020 iPhone SE supports all Apple services.
The second-gen iPhone SE from 2020 will soon be replaced.
Photo: Apple

Apple is on course to introduce its third-generation iPhone SE early in 2022, according to a market-analysis firm. It’s expected to be the first in this budget line with 5G cellular-wireless networking.

But other details on the device are more sketchy at this point.

16-inch MacBook Pro owners suffer strange MagSafe charging problems

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2021 MacBook Pro MagSafe
Is your MacBook Pro charging properly?
Photo: Apple

Some 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro owners are being plagued by mysterious MagSafe charging problems.

A number of users say their machines fail to charge when they are powered off, with the LED light on the MagSafe charger flashing amber, indicating there is a charging problem. At least one has had their MacBook replaced.

This is the feature I’m most looking forward to in 2022 iPad Pro

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This is the feature I’m most looking forward to in 2022 iPad Pro
Bringing MagSafe from the MacBook to the 2022 iPad Pro would be a real jump in the tablet’s usability.
Graphic: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

There’s a feature reportedly coming to the 2022 iPad Pro I’m so ready for. Apple’s largest tablet will supposedly include MagSafe, and it’ll be something of a game changer.

However, Apple is allegedly considering using the iPhone version of MagSafe, which makes little sense. The MacBook version would be a better fit for iPad Pro.

Charge your Apple fleet conveniently with this 3-in-1 charging cord (and a Cyber Week discount)

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Power up all your apple devices with this single cord.
This three-in-one charging cord is perfect for travel.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

If you own multiple electronic devices that you use daily — like maybe an iPhone, AirPods and an Apple Watch — then keeping your devices charged while maintaining a clutter-free environment is probably something you’re familiar with. These devices are great, but the fact that each needs a separate cord to plug into a computer or wall to charge can lead to a mess of tangled wires.

Compact and powerful Kovol USB-C chargers top off your laptops and gadgets fast

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Kool's 120W Sprint charger offers fast charging for MacBooks and other devices.
Kool's 120W Sprint charger offers fast charging for MacBooks and other devices.
Photo: Kovol

This post on fast chargers is presented by Kovol.

This holiday season, consider giving the gift of power. Accessories-maker Kovol offers two compact yet powerful USB-C chargers that might make the perfect gift for some tech-savvy person in your life. The 120W and 65W Kovol Sprint chargers, which employ the latest gallium nitride (GaN) technology, are perfect for quickly powering up MacBooks, iPads, iPhones and other devices. And right now, you can get deep discounts on these exceptional chargers.

Apple TV+ indie film CODA bags two Gotham Awards

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Emilia Jones won a Gotham Award for her role as Ruby in the Apple TV+ film CODA.
Emilia Jones won a Gotham Award for her role as Ruby in the Apple TV+ film CODA.
Photo: Apple TV+

The Gotham Independent Film Awards handed Apple TV+ film CODA two wins on Monday. Stars Emilia Jones and Troy Kotsur each took home a trophy for their roles in the movie, the story of a child of deaf adults (CODA) who must choose between family obligations and her dream of being a singer.

The stars received their awards in person November 29 at the 31st annual Gotham Independent Film Awards in Manhattan. In its film category, the Gotham Awards feature several categories recognizing feature-length American movies made for less than $35 million. Apple spent $25 million to get the streaming rights for CODA, a Sundance film.

Learn topics from Spanish to C+ with this post-Cyber Monday deal

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Learn everything with this black Friday deal.
Indulge your curiosity with this Black Friday deal.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Even if you know there’s always more to learn, actually doing the learning can be difficult without guidance. You may know that more than half the people in the world speak two languages, but that doesn’t make learning another on your own any easier, and that’s just one skill.

The Unlimited Lifetime Learning Subscription Bundle featuring Rosetta Stone can give you the guidance you need to pick up languages and pretty much any other skill. And in our post-Cyber Monday sale, it costs just $134.10 (regularly $1,794) with coupon code LEARN10NOW.