AirTag crucial to recovery of $5 million of stolen tools in Metro DC
After getting fed up with overnight thefts of tools, a Northern Virginia carpenter planted AirTags on his tools, leading police to series of storage facilities full of stolen goods.Stolen goods recovered from a tool theft ringTwice, an unnamed carpenter woke in the early morning to find his van broken into, and thousands of dollars of tools stolen out of the vehicle. He decided that if there was going to be a third time, he was going to hunt down the thieves.He bought a series of AirTags and planted them in some of the larger tools that had yet to be stolen. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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YouTube app removes rogue screensaver that hijacked Apple TV
After an unfortunate update to the YouTube app for tvOS that introduced its own rogue screensavers, hijacking Apple TV’s default Aerial… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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DisplayBuddy for Mac can now control brightness on Samsung smart monitors
For those unfamiliar, DisplayBuddy is a tool that lets users adjust the brightness of third-party external displays directly from macOS. Earlier this year, the app was updated twice with a new interface, presets, and widgets. Now DisplayBuddy is getting another important update, this time with support for Samsung smart monitors. more…

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Get a year of Peacock streaming on your Apple TV for $19.99
Stream the 2024 Olympics and Sunday Night Football on Peacock, with a year of access dropping to $19.99 with coupon.Get a year of Peacock streaming for $19.99.From exclusive originals to a plethora of sports programming, the Peacock streaming service offers an abundance of value. And for a limited-time only, you can lock in a year of the ad-supported service for just $19.99 with promo code STREAMTHEDEAL.Buy for $19.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Immerse yourself in hundreds of courses in your favorite subjects — just $25 for life
StackSkills Unlimited offers courses in IT, web design, coding, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, marketing and even foreign languages. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Will Apple’s big AI reveal impress Wall Street?
Caught flatfooted, Apple is feeling the heat in the generative AI race. While they were early innovators with Siri, competitors have surged… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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PSA: MagSafe probably isn’t charging your iPhone when using Continuity Camera
iPhones are powerful pocket computers with advanced chips, price tags largely exceeding $1,000, and they’re at the center of much of our lives. They also, since Apple debuted Continuity Camera in macOS Ventura, serve as pretty great alternatives to a dedicated webcam. Unfortunately, as one writer discovered, the dream of keeping an iPhone charged while it serves as your webcam is just that: a dream only. Likely due to heat management features, iPhones tend not to charge when using Continuity Camera—and especially not if you’re using MagSafe. more…

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Apple left money on the table by not offering an iPhone 15 Ultra
A new poll has confirmed that there is a very strong market willing to pay a significant premium for a new Ultra-level iPhone… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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New video highlights ongoing struggles between Apple and union members
The conflict between Apple and its Reston retail store union members is on full display in a new video, highlighting negotiation struggles, discipline disparities, and more.Apple Towson Town CenterThe video was shared to X, formerly Twitter, on Friday, and is a seven-and-a-half minute long inside look into contract negotiations between Apple and IAM CORE members."We go in there and we'll make proposals, and we get back, 'Well, here's our counter,' after three hours of negotiating, and it's a screenshot of of the web page of, you know, what our current policy is," Eric Brown, an Apple Store employee and IAM CORE member, says in the video. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Reacting to Unsolicited Two-Factor Authentication Codes
We’re all accustomed to receiving two-factor authentication codes via SMS, but if you ever get one that you didn’t request, don’t ignore it because it might indicate that the credentials to one of your accounts have been compromised.

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Logitech introduces new MX Keys and Wave Keys designed specifically for the Mac
Logitech this week announced new products designed specifically for Mac users. The company is reintroducing some of its most popular accessories, including MX Keys S and Ergo Wave Keys, with exclusive layout and features for macOS and iOS. more…

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You can order four Apple Pencil Tips for just $12 right now
Macworld If you’re an avid Apple Pencil user, then you’re going to love hearing that the Apple Pencil Tips 4-pack is now on sale for just $12, down from the usual $19, the best price we’ve seen for this essential accessory. Whether you use the Apple Pencil extensively for sketching intricate designs, jotting down notes, or editing photos, these pencil tips will definitely come in handy sooner rather than later. Compatible with the Apple Pencil 1st and 2nd gen, as well as the Apple Pencil USB-C and Apple Pencil Pro, this 4-pack ensures you always have extra tips at the ready no matter which stylus you have. While it’s true that Apple Pencil nibs don’t have a set lifespan, they do wear down if you use them daily for hours. Also, if you’re drawing, thus applying more pressure at times, they’ll wear out faster than if you only use the Apple Pencil mainly for writing. And sometimes, you simply lose one of them. At one point or another, you’ll notice the iPad is no longer as responsive to your Apple Pencil. Or, even worse, you’ll see the wear yourself, perhaps even revealing the metal underneath. Rather than waiting for that moment to come and then scrambling for replacement nibs, it’s best to get this discounted four-pack right now and keep it on hand. Get four Apple Pencil Tips for $12 iPad

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Apple’s Messages to add text effects for individual words feature
Apple plans to add a new text effects for individual words feature to the company's Messages app in next-gen OSes… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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3 secret iPhone gestures you need to know
These hidden iPhone gestures can help you edit text, select a bunch of stuff in a list, and undo/redo. They will save you time and effort. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple may add some effects to text to iMessage in iOS 18
Apple's changes to iMessage in iOS 18 could introduce new text effects, which may include stylized text that could be sent to Android users.iMessage on an iPhoneUsers of iMessage will be familiar with the way the app handles certain words within a message. Existing options include key words like Happy Birthday triggering balloons, as well as other effects that can be sent by users.With the inbound iOS 18, Apple stands to increase the number of ways users can creatively send messages to each other. According to a report on Friday by MacRumors, more are on the way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The 10th-generation iPad is $50 Off
The focus may be on the newly launched iPad Pro with OLED and iPad Air right now, but the base model iPad can still serve a function in your daily grind. Today, the 10th generation 64GB Wi-Fi iPad is down to just $299.99 from its original price of $350 on Amazon. Simply clip the on-page […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Vision Pro gets two new Simulation games
Apple’s mixed reality headset has gained two new immersive games and is available to download now. Vacation Simulator and Job Simulator are the two new additions to the Vision Pro platform. In Vacation Simulator, the player goes through a vacation simulation, with various activities such as doing yoga, building a snowman, knitting mittens, swimming, taking […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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YouTube ‘Playables’ launch on iOS
YouTube is the most recent company to launch mobile games that are accessible outside the app store. Today, YouTube officially launches “Playables” on its platform. Playables are free to play games you can play on YouTube for the iPad and the iPhone, as well as their website. With more than 75 game titles, Youtube is […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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HomeKit Weekly: Hands-on with the new Aqara P2 motion sensor
A few weeks ago, Aqara was in the news with the release of its . I am a big fan of motion sensors for smart homes as they allow for some pretty rad automations based on who’s in a certain room and when. They’re generally low-cost enough that you can put them in multiple rooms without breaking the budget. Let’s dive into the new motion sensor and see how it works. more…

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