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This portable Thunderbolt SSD is so tough it’s been to space [Review]

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OWC Envoy Pro FX review
OWC Envoy Pro FX
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No matter how hard you are on your gear, you aren‘t going to destroy the OWC Envoy Pro FX. The 2 terabyte SSD is waterproof and offers military-level drop toughness. Plus the USB-C accessory supports Thunderbolt 3 so data transfers are super fast.

I put the solid state drive through testing. Here’s how it stood up.

Learn 24 new languages and much more with this Rosetta Stone bundle

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Learn new languages with Rosetta Stone and more.
This bundle including Rosetta Stone is on sale for nearly $700 off.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

If folding the laundry can take a full hour, how are you going to find time to learn a new language, read new things, or just improve your quality of life? For now, you can’t buy more time, so the next best thing is to find ways to make the things you want to do more efficient, rewarding, and accessible. To that end, The Ultimate Productivity Lifetime Subscription Bundle Ft. Rosetta Stone gives you a subscription to the legendary language app, a way to get through your reading list in no time, and a VPN that can’t be beat. All of this is on sale for $159.20 if you use the code ROSETTA20, and then you’ll also get $10 in store credit for spending $50 or more! 

For All Mankind and Calls win early Emmys for Apple TV+

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Tinker with virtual objects in a ‘ For All Mankind: Time Capsule’ augmented-relative application.
An AR app created for “For All Mankind” scored Apple TV+ an Emmy Award.
Screenshot: Apple TV+

Two Apple TV+ shows won Primetime Emmy Awards on Wednesday. For All Mankind: Time Capsule won for Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Media while Calls won for Outstanding Motion Design.

These juried awards were announced ahead of the regular Emmy ceremony that’s happening in mid-September.

Awesome AirPods essentials bundle is a steal at just $12.99

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Everything you need at a stellar price.
Photo: Speidel

Every AirPods owners should have a few essential accessories to keep their precious buds protected and prevent them from getting lost. This awesome bundle from Speidel includes everything you need — and it’s a steal.

You get a shock-absorbent case, silicone ear tips for a more secure fit, a strap that keeps both AirPods together at all times, and a second hardcover case that lets you carry everything together.

Bag your bundle today for just $12.99!

Make your iPhone more fun with GameSir X2 side-by-side game controller with Lightning

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Make your iPhone more fun with GameSir X2 side-by-side game controller with Lightning
The GameSir X2 Lightning wraps a game controller around your iPhone.
Photo: GameSir

On-screen game controls can be hard to use, but the GameSir X2 Lightning Mobile Gaming Controller adds physical buttons and joysticks to your iPhone. This newly-launched version includes a Lightning connector, making Bluetooth unnecessary.

In a related development, the GameSir F7 Claw Tablet Game Controller for larger devices is now available on Amazon.

Incase’s new Reform Hardshell defends your 13-inch MacBook Pro

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Incase's new Reform Hardshell protects your 13-inch MacBook Pro in more ways than one.
Incase's new Reform Hardshell protects your 13-inch MacBook Pro in more ways than one.
Photo: Incase

Incase has rolled out a new hardshell case to help protect your 13-inch MacBook Pro. The new Reform Hardshell for MacBook features a co-mold design and four-foot drop protection. It also has what the Irvine, California-based company called “first to market” antimicrobial protection.

Dock connects 5 displays to M1 MacBook Pro in ultrawide rig [Setups]

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A pair of 25-inch ultrawide monitors and three other displays connect to an M1 MacBook Pro.
A pair of 25-inch ultrawide monitors and three other displays connect to an M1 MacBook Pro.
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Redditor Parmg100 runs his M1 MacBook Pro with enough displays to make most Mac owners do a doubletake. He said he manages to connect five displays, including two ultrawide monitors. Naturally, Redditors showed some curiosity about how he does it, given the MacBook Pro’s limitation on connecting external displays.

How to add a free digital vaccine certificate to Wallet on iPhone [Updated]

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Travel is a main reason why a digital vaccine certificate on your iPhone could come in handy.
Travel is a main reason why a digital vaccine certificate on your iPhone could come in handy.
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Now that you’ve got the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer, Moderna or Johson & Johnson, how do you prove it?

Well, you can carry around your vaccination card just in case you need it to travel or gain entry to a gathering place, job or in-person event. Or you can take a few minutes and add a secure digital vaccine certificate, or passport, to Apple Wallet on your iPhone. We’ll show you how.

YouTube gets official Picture in Picture support on iPhone … with a catch

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YouTube Picture in Picture on iPhone
You need a YouTube Premium subscription.
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Google has begun rolling out official Picture in Picture support for YouTube on iPhone. It’s just an “experimental” feature for now, but it works as intended — giving you the ability to watch videos in a small window above other apps.

Oh, and there’s a rather large catch. You can only use the feature right now if you cough up for a YouTube Premium subscription.

Charge 5 Apple devices at once with this universal adapter

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Charge all your Apple devices with one fast charger.
This adapter lets you charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and Macbook with one device.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

You shouldn’t need to carry around a different charger for your iPhone, Apple Watch, and MacBook. The point of technology is to make things easier, which also means not making you stuff a bunch of charging blocks into your bag. If you want to keep all of your Apple devices charged while you’re out, then the Charwego Universal Power Adapter is the way to go. This powerful charger can power up five devices at the same time, will fit into almost any outlet, and is on sale for $34.99 in black or blue.

Apple beta testing platform TestFlight lands on macOS

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TestFlight lands on Mac
It's in beta for now.
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TestFlight, the Apple platform developers can use to distribute beta versions of their apps, just hit the Mac for the first time. It’s available only to developers for now, and it requires macOS Monterey.

Apple is also allowing developers to submit beta releases of their macOS apps to App Store Connect, which wasn’t possible before.

Surprise, T-Mobile blows away the competition in 5G speeds

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T-Mobile 5G service
T-Mobile leapt ahead of its competition in 5G.
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T-Mobile is the carrier to go to for the fastest 5G speeds. A cross-country study of cellular data by PCMag found that AT&T and Verizon couldn’t match their rival’s average download speed. Not even close.

Lots of people bought an iPhone 12 for the 5G. And T-Mobile the carrier that lets users get the most benefit from it.

Leather cuff for Apple Watch is crazy-comfortable, super-stylish [Review]

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Another excellent photo from Killian Bell.
Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac

Monowear’s Contemporary Leather Cuff is so good, it might just be my favorite Apple Watch band to date.

Not only is it made from a soft, luxurious leather that makes it insanely comfortable, but it looks terrific. It’s compatible with all Watch models, and it’s nowhere near as expensive as it looks.

Pegasus spyware is avoiding Apple’s security protections on iPhone

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A Pegasus text message sent to one Bahraini activist.
Screenshot: Citizen Lab

The Pegasus spyware, developed by Israeli firm NSO Group, has successfully been avoiding security new measures built into iPhone to block such attacks.

One version of the “zero-click” exploit was installed on an iPhone 12 Pro belonging to a Bahraini human rights activist, despite the fact that the device was running recent versions of iOS 14 with Apple’s “BlastDoor” protection.

This universally-compatible wireless charger powers up 4 devices at once

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This versatile 4-in-1 charger is just $40 for a limited time.
Power up 4 devices at once with this sleek multi-charger.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Apple products like the iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch revolutionized the tech industry, but their charging options remain limited to a wire charger included in the box. While these high-tech devices now feature wireless charging compatibility, the wireless charging options from Apple remain limited and expensive. For $40, you can charge one device at a time with Apple’s wireless charger – or you can charge up to four Apple devices simultaneously for the same price with this exclusive deal from La Lucia.

14-inch MacBook Pro could be just as fast, almost as pricey as 16-inch model

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Full-screen works great on a MacBook.
A lot faster and a lot more expensive.
Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac

The next-generation 14-inch MacBook Pro will be nearly identical to the 16-inch model that launches alongside it in terms of performance, according to a tipster. Both machines are expected to feature the same M1X chip.

That’s great news for those who want a capable machine that’s small enough to take anywhere — but there is a downside. The leaker also claims that the 14-inch MacBook Pro will be close to the 16-inch model in price.