Mifa's Sparkle Band is the picture of elegance. Or, mom might like a classic leather band or a tactical strap. Photo: Mifa
You’re not the first person to show up late to the party for Mother’s Day, forgetting to fork over a gift on her special day. So, a day later, it’s a good thing you can still choose from a huge selection of great Apple accessories on sale.
You can pick up a variety of items for 15% to 25% off in the Cult of Mac Store’s Mother’s Day Sweet Savings Collection through Monday. See a selection of highlights below.
People want seamless. They might want sensing. But they absolutely do not want screenless. Photo: Humane/TED Talks
Humane, the hot Silicon Valley startup that’s been drumming up interest in its secretive product recently, finally showed the world what its A-list talent has been working on. In a TED talk released on Tuesday, Humane co-founder Imran Chaudhri unveiled a small, screenless, badge-like device that the company hopes will replace the smartphone.
Humane is a buzzy startup that’s raised more than $230 million from investors and has hired a lot of ex-Apple talent. It’s estimated 50% of the company’s 200 employees are from Apple. Chaudhri was one of the lead designers of the original iPhone, and contributed to dozens of Apple’s biggest products (the Mac, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch, AirPods and HomePod). His name is on thousands of patents. He met his wife, Humane co-founder Bethany Bongiorno, at Apple. And they hired Ken Kocienda, who literally wrote the book on Apple’s creative process.
I’m laying out their credentials here at the top because it is remarkable to me how such a team could miss the mark by such an incredible margin. Humane’s badge thing cannot and will not replace your iPhone, no matter how hard Chaudhri wishes that to be the case.
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It seems like Ted Lasso had a point to make, but just didn't have the balls to make it. Photo: Apple TV+
Ted Lasso comes out of the closet this week as Colin and Isaac tackle their unspoken problem. Meanwhile, Roy has a goals problem. Rebecca has a Roy problem. And Nate gets put to the test by Rupert and Jade.
In the episode, entitled “La Locker Room Aux Folles,” AFC Richmond must learn a quick lesson in tolerance that would be better put to the writers of this show. It’s a uniquely frustrating episode — the type that only the people at Ted Lasso can provide.
Stackable bracelets add another element to Rilee & Lo's smooth-fitting steel bands. Photo: Rilee & Lo
If you need a classy gift for your mom this Mother’s Day, May 14, why not go with a sleek metal Apple Watch Band and matching stacking bracelets from Rilee & Lo?
Screens?! We don't need no stinkin' screens!!" Screenshot: Humane/TED Talks
The world just got its first glimpse of an AI-powered “iPhone killer” device being developed by Humane, a startup founded by Apple veterans.
The demo raised eyebrows because the as-yet-unnamed wearable doesn’t have a screen — instead, it projects information onto objects around the user, including the palm of their hand.
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Keeley (played by Juno Temple) makes some power moves this week. Photo: Apple TV+
Apple TV+ smash hitTed Lasso needs a win this week, as AFC Richmond’s losing streak makes the team a laughing stock.
Ted’s not thinking clearly. Rebecca is seeing evidence everywhere that a psychic prediction about her is coming true — and it’s freaking her out. Keeley handles an unruly employee and makes a new friend. Nate has a minor victory off the pitch.
The episode, entitled “Signs,” is a perfectly good outing of the perennially upbeat football show.
The MagFlött Pro is a rare adjustable-height iPad stand. Photo: CharJenPro
A popular magnetic iPad stand is about to be relaunched, better than ever.
The MagFlött Pro is one of the few iPad stands that is height-adjustable, making it versatile as well as ergonomic. It launched on Kickstarter on April 11, and you can get a whopping 26% discount by ordering now.
Mifa's Every Day Carry (EDC) nylon sports band comes in four colors/styles, including a new green color. Photo: Mifa
In the Cult of Mac Store’s Easter Sale, you can slash up to 25% off regular prices on a variety of cool Apple Watch bands. Bands by Mifa and Elkson are 20% off while bands from Rilee & Lo and Laut are 25% off.
There’s a bit more demand for a folding iPhone than skeptics realize. A new survey found almost a third of U.S. smartphone users say they are highly likely to get a foldable as their next device.
This cutting-edge machine takes robo-cleaning up a notch. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
The Narwal Freo is a vacuum-mop combination cleaner with five different cleaning modes to make sure your home sparkles. The cleaning modes include vacuum, mop, vacuum and mop, vacuum then mop, and FreoMode. That last one creates a custom cleaning approach based on your home’s specific floor types and your specific needs.
With an advanced lidar sensor system, the Freo can learn what types of floors you have — and what kinds of messes typically befoul them. Then the smart little robovac comes up with a way to clean them better than your typical camera-driven robot vacuum can.