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Yes, the YouTube app now hijacks your Apple TV's screen saver
One of the best features of the Apple TV is its robust collection of Aerial screen savers. When your Apple TV sits idle for a few minutes, tvOS switches to these soothing Aerial videos while it awaits your return. YouTube, however, thinks you’d rather see random slideshows of images and video thumbnails instead more
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9to5Mac Daily: April 22, 2024 – iPad Air rumors, Apple AI acquisition
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Roborock: Get a special deal on the S8 MaxV Ultra Robot Vac & S8 Max Ultra with free gifts for a limited time. more
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Ray-Ban Meta glasses now feature Apple Music integration with voice controls
It’s been a while since Meta launched its own smart glasses in partnership with Ray-Ban, and I’ve already written about them here on 9to5Mac. Now those who own Ray-Ban Meta can enjoy deeper integration with Apple Music thanks to Meta’s latest update. more
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GRID discounts disassembled iPhone 4 frame to $99, more [Save 40%]
Our friends at GRID Studio are running an Earth Day sale this week with some impressive discounts on their iconic deconstructed wall art. The Grid 4, for example, showcases a deconstructed iPhone 4 and is available for just $99 (down from $170). more
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MagSafe Monday: Spigen's OneTap laptop mount provides an easy way to watch MLB.TV at your desk
MagSafe accessories continue to be where a lot of the innovation around the iPhone tames place. The ability to snap your iPhone into place unlocks a lot of fun use cases. This week, I am taking a look at the that’s designed to keep your iPhone connected to your Mac for quick phone calls, Zoom calls, and much more. more
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Proton adds detailed dark web monitoring for paid plans
Proton is out with the latest upgrade for its users on a paid tier. Dark web monitoring is here to help you keep your online credentials as safe as possible with alerts when you need to update passwords due to data breaches and more. Here’s how it works. more
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A new iPad Air is coming soon: Here are five things to expect
In addition to a new iPad Pro lineup, there’s also a new iPad Air on the way this year. In fact, this could be the biggest update to the iPad Air lineup ever, with Apple planning a big-screen model for the very first time. Here are five things to expect from the new iPad Air lineup more
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Apple nearing billion-dollar streaming TV deal with FIFA; still in the running for NBA rights
Apple is doubling down on soccer as an integral part of its sports strategy for Apple TV. According to a new report from The New York Times, FIFA is nearing a deal with Apple for the worldwide television rights to a new World Cup-style tournament being played in the United States next year. more
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Here’s what you need to fast charge the 13- or 15-inch MacBook Air
Like the modern MacBook Pro laptops, Apple’s latest MacBook Air models support fast charging which can give up to 50% battery in as little as 30 minutes. However, by default, both sizes of the Air ship with a charger that doesn’t support the feature. Here are the requirements and details for how to fast charge MacBook Air. more
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Apple's Beats Pill speaker could be about to make a comeback
Back in January 2022, Apple discontinued the years-old Beats Pill+ without announcing a replacement of any sort. It looks like that could be about to change, at least based on a teaser this week. more
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M2 Mac mini from $499, Satechi Stand and Hub $90, Samsung Thunderbolt 4 5K monitor, more
Monday’s best deals kick off with Apple’s latest Mac mini starting from $499. The perfect companion discounts are also live, dropping Satechi’s Stand and Hub for Mac mini which was just updated with an NVME SSD slot to $90 alongside Samsung’s 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Thunderbolt Monitor at $700 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more
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Report: Apple acquires French startup behind AI and computer vision technology
Apple has reportedly acquired Datakalab, a Paris, France-based startup specializing in artificial intelligence compression and computer vision technology. According to French business magazine Challenges, the acquisition was finalized in December. Datakalab described itself as “experts in low power, runtime efficient, and deep learning algorithms” that work on device. more