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Sonnet announces new Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock with integrated NVMe storage
Sonnet just announced its new Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock, the first dock of its kind to ship. The Echo 13 includes four Thunderbolt 5 ports along with a host of other I/O. If you own a , or an M4 Pro or M4 Max MacBook Pro, you’ll be able to take ...
2025-01-18 02:00
TikTok plans to go offline Sunday despite Biden deferring divestment enforcement to Trump
In a Friday night bulletin, TikTok issued a statement on what it calls a “possible shutdown” after tomorrow. In short, TikTok does not plan to remain operational in the United States through the weekend despite the Biden White House deferring ban e...
2025-01-18 01:45
9to5Mac Overtime 037: CES 2025 Impressions
Fernando and Jeff talk CES 2025, waxing poetic about the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, turning your iPhone into a GameBoy, and the LG UltraFine 6K Display. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple e...
2025-01-17 22:50
Apple TV+ has big opportunity to finally take off with Severance, here’s why
Apple TV+ is on the brink of a potential big cultural moment, with Severance season 2 receiving buzz that few Apple shows ever do. Here’s why that could lead TV+ to truly take off like never before. more…
2025-01-17 21:41
Apple’s launching three new Home products this year, here’s what’s coming
The new year has just begun, and Apple’s planning for 2025 to bring a big new push into Home products. Here are three Home devices expected to launch in the year ahead. more…
2025-01-17 20:18
You can still buy AirPods Max with Lightning, and that’s good for three reasons
Apple discontinued AirPods Max with Lightning when AirPods Max with USB-C debuted last fall. However, you can still easily find the original version new in stores if you shop the right places. There are three reasons why this made be the right move for...
2025-01-17 19:48
HomeKit Weekly: Combat dry winter air with the SwitchBot Smart Evaporative Humidifier
As the colder months settle in, maintaining the humidity level becomes extremely important for me, as I have natural gas heat. Dry air can wreak havoc on my sinuses, so I am always hyper-aware of this during the coldest part of winter. That’s where t...
2025-01-17 19:05
iPhone 17 Air would win me over with this key MacBook Air throwback
Apple has a big product launch roadmap for 2025, with the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air one of the most exciting debuts. A recent rumor has me thinking about a MacBook Air-inspired feature that could quickly win me over. more…
2025-01-17 19:01
How to customize the Google Chrome toolbar with shortcuts on Mac, Windows
Chrome 132 started rolling out this week as Google’s first major browser update of 2025, and one new feature the company is finally making official is the ability to customize the toolbar on desktop.  more…
2025-01-17 18:42
Senators press Tim Cook and ‘Big Tech’ on million dollar donations to Trump fund amid ‘corruption’ concerns
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bennet have formally asked Apple CEO Tim Cook and other “Big Tech” leaders to respond to questions regarding their million dollar donations to the Trump inauguration fund. Getting straight to the point: mo...
2025-01-17 17:52
Instagram just gave Reels two new features ahead of imminent TikTok ban
In a complete coincidence of timing, Instagram just announced two new features launching for Reels in the US starting today. Here are the details. more…
2025-01-17 17:09
Deals: M3 MacBook Air up to $450 off original prices, USB-C AirPods Max best deal ever, iPhone 15 Pro $469 off, more
Holiday-worthy iPad mini 7 deals roll on, but today we are focused on AirPods and MacBooks. First and foremost, the latest USB-C AirPods Max are now down at the best price ever with $99 in savings on all color options. That offer was ushered in by a no...
2025-01-17 16:45
9to5Mac Daily: January 17, 2025 – Apple Intelligence changes in iOS 18.3
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 ...
2025-01-17 15:57
iPhone 17 line might get key hardware change to boost Apple Intelligence performance
Apple Intelligence is in its early stages, but it’s already leading to big changes in Apple hardware such as increased RAM and chip upgrades. Now, a new rumor indicates another key hardware change is coming to the full iPhone 17 lineup that will help...
2025-01-17 15:37
TikTok ban set to go into effect on Sunday as Supreme Court upholds law
TikTok’s last-ditch effort to avoid its impending ban in the United States has failed. On Friday, the US Supreme Court unanimously upheld the law that forces ByteDance to sell TikTok or else face a ban in the United States. Perhaps the largest unknow...
2025-01-17 15:32
Apple’s best chips won’t be US-manufactured per TSMC, here’s why
Apple has recently ramped up its US chip production in Arizona, but TSMC’s CEO says you shouldn’t expect the latest and greatest chips to be US-made any time soon. Here’s why. more…
2025-01-17 14:49
FTC bans General Motors from selling driving data without permission, adding to case for CarPlay 2
The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against General Motors and OnStar for selling location and driving data from millions of GM car owners, allegedly without informed consent. This data was collected as frequently as every three seconds. Both...
2025-01-17 14:22
Verizon price raises of up to $15 per month hit some plans
Some smartphone users are being welcomed into the new year with Verizon price raises of up to $15 per month on multi-line plans … more…
2025-01-17 13:37
Apple to stream FireAid Benefit Concert in support of LA wildfire relief
Later this month, a FireAid Benefit Concert is being held in support of the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. Headlined by the likes of Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Dave Matthews, and Katy Perry, the concert aims to raise donations for wildfire relief...
2025-01-17 13:17
Apple denies App Store profit margin is 75% – claims to have no clue
Apple’s incoming CFO didn’t get much time to settle in before he found himself in court defending the company against a class action lawsuit. Kevan Parekh yesterday claimed that the company that it has no clue about its App Store profit margin. Thi...
2025-01-17 13:03