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Travel-friendly PlugBug Duo adds two USB ports to your MacBook charger

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Twelve South PlugBug Duo
Do more with your MacBook charger.
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Twelve South’s brilliant PlugBug Duo makes your MacBook charger even more useful by adding two USB ports that you can use to charge your iPhone, iPad and other accessories on the go.

If you’re gearing up for summer travels with your MacBook, get yours today from the Cult of Mac Store for just $39.99.

Here’s when Foundation and other big shows hit Apple TV+

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Foundation is coming to Apple TV+ next year.
Foundation on Apple TV+ will be a mix of Star Wars and Game of Thrones.
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The wait for the Apple TV+ adaptation of Foundation is almost over. The same goes for The Problem With Jon Stewart. Apple’s streaming service announced the premiere dates for these shows and more, all coming this fall.

The free Apple TV+ trial offered when the service debuted runs out at the end of June, and the iPhone-maker is trying to build excitement for upcoming series by announcing their debut dates.

Maximize your adventures with the World Traveler Bundle, featuring Rosetta Stone

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This bundle includes every travel hack you ever need
Make travel more enjoyable with this bundle of hacks and more.
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The world is opening up again, meaning it’s the perfect opportunity to dust off your passport and visit the places you’ve always wanted to go. The World Traveler Bundle Featuring Rosetta Stone Lifetime Subscription includes everything you need to maximize your travels and enjoy visiting new frontiers to the fullest.

House committee approves antitrust legislation that could hit Apple hard

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App Store faces barrage of antitrust charges
Apple's antitrust woes look set to continue.
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A House committee approved antitrust legislation Thursday that threatens many big tech companies — Apple included. In a 24 to 20 vote early this morning, the committee approved the American Choice and Innovation Online Act.

The bill, which still needs to pass the full House, seeks to stop big platforms from advantaging their own products or services over those made by others. That could affect Apple, which not only owns and operates the App Store distribution platform, but also makes products that compete with some of the apps distributed through said store.

Mophie’s MagSafe car vent charger easily powers your iPhone on the road [Review]

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Mophie Snap+ Wireless Vent Mount reviews
The Mophie Snap+ Wireless Vent Mount is unobtrusive but holds and charges an iPhone 12 well.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Mophie Snap+ Wireless Vent Mount uses Apple’s MagSafe system not only to recharge your iPhone but also let the handset magnetically cling to your car’s dash.

I did some road tests with it, as well as the Mophie Snap Vent Mount, a very similar device that doesn’t include wireless charging. Here’s how they performed.

Stop spam calls for good — and exact revenge on spammers — for $40 with RoboKiller

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RoboKiller's apps' answer bots block 99% of Unwanted Calls and Messages
Live a life free of spam calls with this highly rated blocker, on sale for less than $40 today.
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Feel like you’ve been getting a ton of spam calls lately? Like, even more than usual? You wouldn’t be alone. In fact, there was a shocking 18% increase in spam calls during the pandemic. 

Thankfully, you can do something about it with RoboKiller Spam Call & Text Blocker, an app that stops nuisance calls in their tracks. Even more excitingly, two-year subscriptions have dropped to just $39.99 — almost half off the regular price of $79.

Now, just imagine the peace of two whole years without spam calls …

New iPhone 13 dummies and renders show incremental changes

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Dickson's dummies show small changes to four possible iPhone 13 models.
Dickson's dummies show small changes to four possible iPhone 13 models.
Photo: Sonny Dickson

Leaker Sonny Dickson showed off iPhone 13 dummies Wednesday of four possible models that could be released this fall, in addition to case renders and video of a case, included below.

They all suggest a handful of tweaks to iPhone 12 that may be forthcoming in the new models.

Apple preps more-affordable 6.7-inch iPhone for 2022

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2022 iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max
In 2022, every iPhone will allegedly be either 6.1 inches or 6.7 inches.
Photo: Apple

Apple will release two 6.7-inch iPhone models in 2022, according to a reliable analyst. There’ll be a high-end “Pro” model in this size, but the second will reportedly have a lower price.

The iPhone Max will supposedly replace the 5.4-inch iPhone mini in Apple’s product lineup. That model reportedly isn’t selling well, and it seems Apple is going to the opposite extreme in screen size for its successor.

Adobe Substance 3D Collection revamps tools in one suite

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Adobe's new Substance 3D Collection packs lots of creative capabilities.
Adobe's new Substance 3D Collection packs lots of creative capabilities.
Photo: Adobe

Today Adobe released its new Adobe Substance 3D Collection, a suite of interoperable tools and assets that support 3D creativity. It addresses a near-future the company pictures where 3D work’s not just for blockbuster movies and games anymore, but for anyone.

The updated apps now sit in one integrated subscription package, intended as a do-it-all capture-and-create place for 3D art, sampling and virtual photography. The tools can enhance video games, e-commerce and marketing projects, and even virtual reality content.

M1 MacBook Air handles dual external monitors [Setups]

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There's a trick to running dual external monitors with an M1 MacBook, but it's not very tricky.
There's a trick to running dual external monitors with an M1 MacBook, but it's not very tricky.
Photo: ImajiiMac@Reddit

One of the downsides you hear about the M1 MacBook Air and the M1 MacBook Pro is that they officially (natively) support just one external display in addition to the laptop’s screen, not dual external monitors.

Well, that may be true in the user manual. But Redditor ImajiiMac is among those discovering that “official” ain’t everything.

Synchronize all your folders, files and disks instantly for $14.99

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Backup and synchronize your data for 50 percent off
This macOS utility will sync and back up all your important data.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

With consumers constantly upgrading devices and sharing files, it can be difficult to store and synchronize all that data in the cloud. That’s why so many companies charge for cloud storage in order to keep up with the deluge of new photos, music files and documents as we continue on with our lives.

But with FoldersSynchonizer, you can synchronize and back up all your valuable files, folders and disks easily. And that means you can securely restore and update your computer with the click of a button. Available now at 50% off for just $14.99, this nifty utility for macOS will ensure that you stay up to date with all of your data.

Apple’s new Tower Theatre store in LA looks preposterously beautiful

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Many Angelenos on the hunt for Apple gear will recognize the historic theater's restored clocktower and sign. But the interior will blow them away.
Many Angelenos on the hunt for Apple gear will recognize the historic theater's restored clocktower and sign. But the interior will blow them away.
Photo: Apple

Apple previewed its newest retail location at the historic Tower Theatre in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday. The company announced the store’s Thursday opening in conjunction with the launch of the Today at Apple Creative Studios global mentorship initiative for young creatives.

And wow, the new store looks like a real beauty. Apple called it “one of its most significant restoration projects to date.” That’s saying something. Just look at Rome. Or Bangkok. Or even the long-established Grand Central Station store in New York.

Download videos from streaming sites with 76% off this award-winning app

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With vDownloader, you can download videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch and more.
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Have you ever loved a YouTube video so much that you just had to download it? Or perhaps you found an interesting video that you want to download to watch later. Sometimes, you might just find yourself without Wi-Fi and need some mindless entertainment to fill the void. Whatever the reason, being able to download videos from streaming sites in just a click can feel like the ultimate internet superpower.

The software that gives you that superpower? The award-winning vDownloader. And you can grab a lifetime subscription today for just $29.99 — that’s a huge 76% discount off the regular price of $129.

Today at Apple Creative Studios launches to mentor young creative workers

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In Los Angeles, young creatives will receive mentorship from Grammy Award-winning producer Larrance “Rance” Dopson, documentary photographer and filmmaker Bethany Mollenkof, and Apple Music’s Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B Ebro Darden.
In Los Angeles, young creatives will receive mentorship from Grammy Award-winning producer Larrance “Rance” Dopson.
Photo: Apple

Apple announced a new global initiative today called Today at Apple Creative Studios. It aims to provide career-building mentorship, creative-industry skills training, resources and access to Apple products to workers from underrepresented communities globally.

How to get a month of Paramount+ free via Apple TV

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Get a month of Paramount+ free through Apple TV.
Get a month of Paramount+ free through Apple TV.
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Apple TV users can get a free month of Paramount+, the streaming service formerly known as CBS All Access, Apple said Monday in a tweet.

The trial offer, running now through June 30, is available to new Paramount+ subscribers in the United States when they sign up through the Apple TV app. As not all free trial offers on Apple TV last a full month, this is a good one. Here’s how to jump on it and watch Paramount+ originals like Star Trek: Picard and Jordan Peele’s reboot of The Twilight Zone. The streaming service also offers movies from the Mission: Impossible and Star Trek franchises.

Become a data science pro with this complete course bundle, now on sale for $20

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This computer science bundle will jump-start your career.
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Whether you’re ready to start an exciting new career in IT, get that high-paying promotion you’ve been dreaming about, or simply want to boost your resume, don’t underestimate the value of having super up-to-date training in data science. It’s especially important in an industry that is always changing rapidly.

The good news is you don’t need to enroll at an expensive college to make it happen. In fact, The 2021 Complete Computer Science Certification Bundle of nine different courses is on sale for a limited time for just $20.

Apple TV+ bags awards for The Oprah Conversation and 1971

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Oprah Winfrey interviews thought leaders in an Apple TV+ series debuting Thursday, July 30. ‘The Oprah Conversation’ hits Apple TV+ this week.
Oprah Winfrey interviews thought leaders in an Apple TV+ series debuting Thursday, July 30.
Photo: Apple

Apple TV+ scored two wins and two nominations in the third annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards, announced Monday.

The Critics Choice Association – better known for the Critics Choice Awards — and the nonfiction producers’ organization NPACT present the honors. The awards recognize excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.

Replace all your chargers and cables with this sleek charging station for $55

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This MagSafe-compatible charging station powers up all your Apple devices at once.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

“Tidy desk, tidy mind.” There’s some truth to that mantra: Studies show that a messy desk can make it difficult to focus on work. Conversely, a tidy space can help us work better, reduce stress and even improve our mental well-being.

With that in mind, one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is to eliminate tangles of cables and messes of chargers from your desk — and your life. And the best way we’ve found to do that is with a sleek, all-in-one dock like this 5-in-1 MagSafe Wireless & Wired Charging Station, which is on sale for just $54.95 today.

Ted Lasso merch comes with realistic pro sports apparel pricing

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You can now get yourself an official
You can now get yourself an official "A.F.C. Richmond" soccer jersey and much more.
Photo: The WB Shop

Starting today, fans can buy all sorts of merchandise associated with Apple TV+ hit Ted Lasso and its fictional English soccer club, A.F.C. Richmond.

This comes as yet more upbeat news-for-a-Monday from the relentlessly cheerful franchise. Earlier today, Apple TV released the Ted Lasso season 2 trailer. Also earlier today, the sitcom won a Peabody Award for countering “the enduring prevalence of toxic masculinity.” The show’s star and executive producer, Jason Sudeikis, accepted the prize.

You, too, can achieve pleasing symmetry and soft lighting [Setups]

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A desk with a metal frame and a bunch or clips and magnets help make a great setup.
A desk with a metal frame and a bunch of clips and magnets help make a great setup.
Photo: QasimZafaraYouTube@Reddit

Quasim Zafar’s neatly laid out computer setup serves as his filming area for YouTube product reviews, his general workstation using a 2020 M1 Mac mini and his Xbox Series S gaming station where he plays Call of Duty.

But that’s only incidental to what you’ll probably love about it and want for your own setup.

Take your programming skills to the next level with 9 deals on courses for $20 each

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Boost your IT skills with these deals on top-rated courses you won’t find on Amazon 
These programming skills supercharge your next big career move.
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Programming skills are some of the most in-demand, future-proof and lucrative you can have. Whether you want to start an exciting new career in IT, create your own apps, or simply live out your childhood dream of building robots for fun, these top-rated e-learning courses will teach you everything you need to know.

Even better, today we’ve found them all at unbeatable prices you simply can’t find on Amazon. But, you’ve got to be quick to grab these deals, as each has only dropped its price for a limited time.

Get amazing deals on top-rated apps you won’t find on Amazon

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Take your pick at some of the best apps + software for your iPhone and Mac.
Get these digital deals at their best prices on the web.
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Whether you want to be more productive in your work, get your startup off the ground, or unleash the full potential of your Mac, these incredible tools will do just that. They have a couple more things in common, too: They’re all incredibly highly rated, with rave reviews across the internet, and they can’t be found on Amazon. Grab them quick, as these discounts are only available for a limited time …

7 great travel gadgets at better prices than on Amazon right now

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These portable products are travel friendly
These awesome products make traveling a breeze.
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Having the perfect portable gadgets by your side makes traveling simpler, more efficient and more fun. From Bluetooth accessories that take your smartphone to the next level, to super-cool gift ideas and the best wireless headphones for any trip, we found all these products on sale for a limited time — at prices that are even better than Amazon!