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- 07:15 pmAmazon's $399 Samsung M8 USB-C monitor deal ends today
The $300 discount on the 32-inch M8 4K display ends tonight, with the monitor arriving by Christmas.Get a Samsung M8 monitor for $399 today only - Image credit: SamsungYou can pick up the Samsung M8 Smart Monitor for $399.99 at your choice of Amazon and B&H Photo, with Amazon stating its deal ends tonight. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:49 pmOttocast launches new CarPlay AI Box plus wireless adapter with rear cabin monitoring [Sponsored] | 9 to 5 MacOttocast launches new CarPlay AI Box plus wireless adapter with rear cabin monitoring [Sponsored]
If you’ve been looking to upgrade your car’s tech without breaking the bank on a new vehicle, Ottocast just dropped two products worth checking out. The OttoAibox P3 Pro brings AI voice control and Android apps to your existing CarPlay setup, while the Cabin Care adapter adds wireless CarPlay plus a rear-seat camera for keeping an eye on the little ones. Both are designed to work with what you’ve already got installed, which is pretty much the whole point. more…06:26 pmHands-on with Anker’s new 20,100mAh battery bank: 220W output, compact design
Anker is back at it again with a new 20,100mAh power bank, under its Anker Prime brand. This power bank has three ports, offers up to 220W of output, and comes in a pretty compact package. It’s available for purchase on Amazon for $129. more…05:48 pmBizarre iOS 26 bug causes some Android camera photos to turn red in iPhone Photos app
Users have been noticing a weird iPhone bug with some pictures they have saved in their Photos app on iOS 26; sometimes, photos taken from Android phones are being imported into the Photos with a seemingly intense red color filter applied. What’s even stranger is this red haze only shows when you actually tap on an image in Photos and zoom in. The preview thumbnails preserve their full color so if you are just scrolling through your library, you might not see anything wrong. Luckily, this bug has a simple fix you can do to put each picture back to how it was … more…05:32 pmToday in Apple history: iMac Pro packs potent all-in-one punch
On December 14, 2016, Apple releases the iMac Pro. Despite a beautiful design, the professional-grade desktop was only a placeholder. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:53 pmApple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3: Which should you buy this holiday season?
Apple updated its entire lineup of Apple Watch models this year, introducing the Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Ultra 3. If you’re shopping for someone or buying for yourself this holiday season, here’s what you need to know about Apple Watch SE 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11. Plus, you can currently save $200 on the Apple Watch Series 11 for holiday shopping. more…02:48 pmiOS 26.2: All the new features now available on your iPhone
After several weeks of beta testing, iOS 26.2 is now available for all iPhone users. The update brings new features for Apple Podcasts and Apple Music, more Liquid Glass design updates, and more. Head below for our full guide on all the new iOS 26.2 features. more…02:12 pmFoxconn is building a massive factory in KY, but probably not for Apple
Foxconn is investing $174 million into a new facility in Louisville, Kentucky, but nothing points to it becoming part of Apple's supply chain.A Foxconn factory signApple supply chain partner Foxconn is making moves to expand its footprint in the United States again. This time, it's building up its operations in Kentucky.Announcements from Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that Foxconn will be opening "it's first U.S. manufacturing operation" in Louisville. The investment, which is claimed to be worth about $174 million, will potentially create 180 new jobs in the region. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:00 pmX for iOS finally offers widgets, five years after first teasing them
X for iOS has finally rolled out widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. more…01:00 pmX for iOS finally offers widgets, five years after first teasing them
X for iOS has finally rolled out widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. more…01:00 pmX for iOS finally offers widgets, five years after first teasing them
X for iOS has finally rolled out widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. more…12:08 pmCrime blotter: Protesters arrested outside NYC Apple Store on Black Friday
Multiple iPhone theft rings are busted in Canada, India, and Cambodia, CBP has embraced Cellebrite, and an on-camera arrest in California is all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.The Fifth Avenue Apple Store The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:00 amOne of the only private AI assistants just lowered the price for a lifetime license to $79 | MacworldOne of the only private AI assistants just lowered the price for a lifetime license to $79
Macworld TL;DR: Pansophy is a private AI assistant, and it’s only $79 for life right now. OpenAI just lost the lawsuit to keep its chat logs private. If you don’t like the idea of your company secrets and personal conversations being vulnerable, it’s time to pivot to a private AI assistant like Pansophy. This new AI desktop assistant can write emails, generate code, summarize research, and a lot more. And right now, it’s only $79 for a lifetime subscription (reg. $199). Once Pansophy is installed, you can bounce between writing tasks, coding questions, document summaries, or general brainstorming without hitting usage caps or waiting for tokens to refresh. You don’t even need WiFi. It works anywhere your laptop works, which makes it feel surprisingly freeing if you’re used to cloud tools. Anyone who writes, studies, builds, or manages projects will find something useful here. Students can drop PDFs in and get clear summaries. Developers can debug or write small scripts without leaving their desktop. Writers and business owners get a quiet, local space to think through ideas without wondering where their data goes. The multilingual support is a nice bonus, especially if you work in more than one language or switch contexts a lot. You can keep everything local, still get smart responses, and avoid yet another subscription climbing in price. During this limited-time sale, it’s only $79 to get a Pansophy Private Personal AI Desktop Assistant lifetime subscription. Pansophy Private Personal AI Desktop Assistant – Base Plan: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.Saturday December 1308:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Headlines’ offers a news reading experience that isn’t tiring
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Keeping up with the news can often be exhausting. Headlines offers a clean experience that puts your favorite writers and publications front and center. It’s available on iPhone, iPad, and has a web app. more…06:21 pmWalmart's $74 AirPods 4 deal makes last-minute holiday shopping a breeze
Walmart's $74 AirPods 4 deal delivers the lowest price available, with Amazon sold out of the popular holiday gift idea.Pick up a last-minute holiday gift with Walmart's $74 AirPods 4 deal.Save $55 on Apple AirPods 4 at Walmart, bringing the price down to just $74 this weekend. This is within $5 of the lowest AirPods 4 price to date, making it a great time to pick up a holiday gift or a treat for yourself.Buy AirPods 4 for $74 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:21 pmApple TV: How to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ for free this weekend
As it did with ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving‘ a few weeks ago, Apple is streaming ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas‘ for free on Apple TV this Saturday (13) and Sunday (14). Here’s how to watch. more…04:53 pmLocked out: How a gift card purchase destroyed an Apple account
The locking of an Apple Account and the difficulty one loyal Apple customer has experienced in regaining access is a stark reminder to be vigilant when buying gift cards for the holidays.A selection of Apple Gift Card designs - Image Credit: AppleWhile holiday presents tend to involve physical items or cash, gift cards are often included in the mix, especially as a last-minute purchase. However, as one prominent Apple user has discovered, sometimes buying a gift card can be hazardous, even if they take a lot of precautions.Posted on Saturday, Paris Buttfield-Addison of game studio Secret Lab explains how access to their entire Apple digital life has been blocked off. All stemming from an Apple Gift Card purchase. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:04 pmApple Wallet order tracking improved with iOS 26, but it’s still missing something
With iOS 26 this year, Apple announced an incredibly promising improvement to the order tracking feature in the Wallet app. With on-device Apple Intelligence models, the company planned to identify orders in your email to provide tracking updates, eliminating the need for retailers to need to support their proprietary feature. I was really optimistic about this improvement, but after using it for the past couple months, it honestly feels a dull band-aid solution that never should’ve been implemented. Here’s why. more…03:05 pmToday in Apple history: AirPods arrive to conquer the audio world
On December 13, 2016, Apple finally launched the original AirPods after months of delay. The wireless earbuds became an instant hit. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:25 pmScore a lifetime of guitar lessons with real-time feedback for just $250
Give the guitarist in your life (or yourself) lifetime access to JustinGuitar, unlocking lessons, real-time feedback and thousands of songs. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)