Apple co-founder Steve Jobs passed away more than 11 years ago, but that didn’t prevent him from giving a new interview with superstar podcaster Joe Rogan. In it, the co-creator of the Mac talks about the importance of Eastern mysticism, his thoughts on LSD, Google, innovation and more.
There’s just one tiny wrinkle: The entire podcast is generated by artificial intelligence. That includes Jobs’ and Rogan’s voices and their responses.
Anyone who recently nabbed a fancy new iPhone 14 faces the question: Do I trust the device’s built-in durability, or do I put it in a case? Your iPhone may be tough, but is it tough enough to withstand you dropping it all over the place? Most people still elect to use cases because they can add both style and protection at a low cost.
A great option for stylish handset protection in the Cult of Mac Store is the Laut Shield case, new for the iPhone 14 lineup. Its dual-layer design is highly protective and it comes in six interesting colors.
Apple ups its smartwatch game every year, and the company certainly does a great job at making us feel like we need one. But if you’re not sure if an Apple Watch is right for you, you might want to consider a cheaper alternative before dropping an exorbitant sum.
If you want to dip your toes into wearables on a budget, the ChronoWatch C-Max Call Time offers useful smartwatch features at a fair price. Rated five stars in our store, it costs just $39.99 (regularly $159) through October 12 as part of our Deal Days.
During the sales event — which is our answer to Prime Day — you can visit our promotional collection to find additional discounts on gear, apps and courses, some of which you won’t find on Amazon!
Email doesn’t often get new features. Sending an email still works basically the same as it has since the ’90s. But these days, people want modern features — like scheduling emails or undo send. In iOS 16, Apple brings a bunch of new features to the stock Mail app for the first time.
You can quickly take back an email if you forget to include an attachment, or schedule an important email way in advance. You also can get smart reminders to read email later, or alerts to send a follow-up. If you catch a typo right after sending an email, or if you want to send an invoice on a specific day and time, both features will soon be available.
Read on to see how it all works.
Apple’s modern keyboards are perfectly adequate but pretty unremarkable. They are anything but fun. But thanks to the wide selection of modern USB adapters from TinkerBOY, you can liven up your setup with long-lost keyboards and mice of yore.
You can use the legendary Apple Extended Keyboard II, with its unique key switches that make typing an almost ecstatic experience. You can get an adapter for the original Macintosh Mouse, for clicking and dragging like it’s 1984.
I get a fair share of products for review at Cult of Mac but none had me excitedly checking the mailbox every day like these. Read on for my experience using TinkerBOY’s keyboard and mouse adapters with a modern Mac.
From smart technology to easy meal solutions, we’re creatures of comfort. And there’s no reason not to pursue more of it in your daily life. Help yourself to more great stuff at great prices with a Sam’s Club membership.
For a limited time, you can purchase a full year’s membership to the popular warehouse club for only $24.99 (regularly $55), potentially enabling you to find everything you need to stock up your home in a single location. This major discount is part of our Deal Days sale, which features discounts on popular items such as gadgets, e-learning courses, apps and more.
Apple released iOS 16.0.3 and watchOS 9.0.2 on Monday to remove a range of small bugs. Many of these affect the new iPhone 14 series and Apple Watch models.
Both updates are recommended for those with Apple’s latest handsets and wearables, as well as who’ve already installed iOS 16 and watchOS 9.
Life presents us with all sorts of colors that dazzle the eye and inspire the imagination. If you’ve got your eye out for one color in particular, matching it can prove quite challenging. But there’s no need to resort to shuffling through paint store color samples. With the Nix Mini 2, you can identify any color you spot in the real world.
This accurate color scanner is currently just $59 (regularly $99). The Nix Mini 2 is discounted thanks to our Deal Days event, which ends October 12. During this sale, you can visit our Deal Days collection to find more price drops on everything from apps to gadgets — and most don’t even require a coupon!
Learning a new language is one of the greatest things you can do for your relationships, your career and even your cognitive abilities. One great way to explore these languages is with Rosetta Stone’s award-winning software.
Right now, you can get lifetime access to this language learning software, and even more online courses, for just $199.99. You won’t find this deal anywhere else online.
Not only is the mega e-learning bundle on sale during Deal Days — our version of Prime Day — but you can boost your savings further with an extra 20% off when you enter the code LEARN10NOW at checkout. That drives the price down to just $159.20.
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The iPhone 14 Plus combines two popular phone features: larger screens and lower prices. With a 6.7-inch screen, it offers Apple’s largest display but for a lot less money than any previous model this size.
I replaced my iPhone 13 with the larger Plus. The large screen and lengthy battery life make me happy with the change, and they’re why I recommend others choose a larger iPhone, too.
With these heavy-duty braided USB-C to Lightning cables by Vibrance, you can say goodbye to fraying and fussing. And they’re on sale now, in a variety of colors beyond plain ol’ vanilla white, for just $34.99 (regularly $39).
These Vibrance Connect cables are discounted as part of our Deal Days event. It’s our version of Amazon’s Prime Day, where you can find incredible deals on popular products such as apps, subscriptions and gadgets. You’ll have to move quickly to grab this deal, though. The promotion only runs through October 12.
Part of the value of an iPhone is all the accessories you can tap into, even when you’re miles away from them. The Bosma Aegis, for instance, lets you turn your door lock into a smart lock that you can open with your iPhone.
It’s on sale for $89.99 (regularly $119) during our Deal Days event, running through October 12. During this sale, you’ll find a ton of discounted gadgets, e-learning courses, home goods and more. You can shop them all right now in our Deal Days collection.
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Erfon returns from his Florida vacation just in time to rave about the Apple Watch Ultra and share some tips on how to use the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island.
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If your laptop or tablet doesn’t have the ports you need, a multi-port USB-C hub can put an end to your connectivity problems. And if you’re looking for one at a reasonable price, this model by Tech Zebra is just $49.99 (regularly $70) during our Deal Days sale.
This limited-time discount is part of our Deal Days event, our answer to Prime Day, and it’s your chance to find incredible bargains on gadgets, apps and subscriptions. You can explore the full collection right here, but you’ll have to hurry. This sale only runs through October 12.
Want to perfect your swing from home, or know a golfer who would love to? The SLX MicroSim is a compact golf simulator that lets you practice anywhere, so you won’t need to make a trip to the fairway. Usually $179, you can purchase this simulator for $129.99, a price you won’t find on Amazon.
You can claim this exclusive, best-of-web price thanks to our Deal Days sale, which is our answer to Prime Day. During this event, you can find the SLX MicroSim and other aggressively discounted gadgets, apps and subscriptions. Check out the rest of these deals in our promotional collection through October 12.
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The sky is falling this week on See, Apple TV+’s fantasy epic about a world with no sight. In the penultimate episode of the series, Baba Voss and Maghra have precious few resources left at hand to defend themselves from Sibeth Kane and Tormada’s explosives.
Harlan has one last gift to give Maghra. And Tormada learns what governing next to Sibeth really looks like. Plus, we get flashbacks to Baba and Maghra’s courtship. All in all, it’s a pretty good episode of a very silly show.
Apple TV+ unveiled the first trailer Friday for its upcoming drama Causeway, starring and produced by Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence. In the film, she portrays a wounded soldier struggling to adjust to life upon returning home to New Orleans.
Causeway premieres in theaters and on Apple TV+ on November 4.
Ultrahuman, which runs an advanced metabolic fitness platform of the same name, introduced its new Ultrahuman Ring Friday. The metabolism-tracking wearable is available via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign.
The company said it “seeks to engage the creator community and innovate with biohackers all around the world.” The campaign runs through October 27.
Who says Macs aren’t good for gaming? M1 Macs seem to be improving Apple’s reputation on that front, as shown in today’s featured M1 Max MacBook Pro computer setup.
With Apple’s most powerful laptop driving a stunning 5K Studio Display, this player is in gaming paradise. And he digs the display’s sound, too.
Fall is in full swing, and from now until early next year, the sun will set a little sooner each day. That’s nothing a handy flashlight can’t take care of. During our Deal Days sale, you can get an 8-in-1 Maglight for only $19.99 (regularly $29).
This mini utility flashlight delivers impressive brightness that far outshines your smartphone, providing a simple solution for those days when you’re leaving school or work after the sun goes down.
Our Deal Days event is our answer to Amazon’s Prime Day, and you can score discounts on this Maglight and other cool gadgets through October 12.
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Apple TV+’s Bad Sisters has one last twist of fate in store for the Garvey girls and their target, dastardly brother-in-law John Paul.
This week, Roger finds out who’s the architect of his misfortune, Ursula swears it’s over with Ben, Theresa’s in the hospital, Matthew’s dripping with determination, Becka’s a liability, and Eva makes a choice.
The best part? Nothing, somehow, is at all what it seems. It’s another magnificent installment of the delectable dark comedy.
A month after its announcement, the iPhone 14 Plus finally goes on sale in over 30 markets today. The ‘Plus’ model is the newest addition to Apple’s iPhone lineup.
With a starting price tag of $899, the iPhone 14 Plus is $100 more expensive than the iPhone 14. But for that additional money, you get a bigger 6.7-inch display and longer battery life.
This week’s giveaway is a special chance for any new iPhone 14 user. Three lucky winners will get their hands on a bundle of iPhone accessories from Laut.
The prize package includes a new iPhone 14 series case and a screen protector. And, to add ultimate protection, the winners also get a lens protector to safeguard the iPhone 14 camera array.
Our parents might’ve scolded us for letting our imaginations run wild, but that rebellious creativity birthed many of the games we know and love today. The 2023 Ultimate Xbox Game Developer Bundle offers game development training to help you bring those imaginary worlds to life for just $19.99 (a $1,624 value).
And it even comes with three months of Xbox Live Gold — a $24.99 value — as inspiration.
This collection is discounted thanks to our Deal Days sale. It’s our answer to Prime Day, and it features awesome apps, courses and gear at low prices that Amazon can’t touch. However, it only runs until October 12.
It’s no secret vinyl records have made a huge comeback in recent years after being supplanted long ago by cassettes and later CDs and MP3 files. Now a new turntable, Teenage Engineering’s PO-80 Record Factory, lets you not only play vinyl but cut your own records.
And all you need to do to get started is plug an audio device into the cute orange-and-white turntable’s standard 3.5mm jack.