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AppleMagazine
SPORTS STREAMING SCORES BIG: APPLE TV+ AND MORE BRING THE GAME HOME
Sports are roaring back to television screens, and streaming services are leading the charge, blending live action with on-demand convenience. Platforms like Apple TV+, Paramount+, ESPN+, Hulu, and Peacock have tapped into the fervor, delivering key moments from ice rinks to gridirons.
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AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
BEYOND 'SEVERANCE': THE 5 MOST POPULAR APPLE TV+ SHOWS FOR THE FAMILY'S WEEKEND
Apple TV+ has built a reputation for standout originals, blending sharp storytelling with a polish that rivals big-screen fare.
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AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
SWITCH ONLINE ADDS MARIO GAME BOY TITLES: RETRO FUN, MODERN VALUE
Nintendo's tossing a nostalgia bomb: Switch Online added classic Mario Game Boy titles this week. The Verge confirms Super Mario Land and Dr. Mario are live, free for subscribers, bringing 8-bit joy to 38 million users. It's not just a throwback-it's a savvy move that keeps tech users gaming on the cheap.
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AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
IROBOT LAUNCHES EIGHT NEW ROOMBAS WITH LIDAR MAPPING
This week, iRobot unveiled its most ambitious lineup yet, introducing eight new Roomba models that bring lidar mapping to the brand for the first time.
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AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
APPLE ARCADE LAUNCHES SIX NEW GAMES IN APRIL
This week, Apple Arcade unveiled a lineup of six fresh games set to land in April, bringing a mix of nostalgia and innovation to its growing catalog.
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AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
GROK AND XAI'S AI INFRASTRUCTURE: ELON MUSK'S SUPERCHARGED BRAIN TRUST
Elon Musk's xAl is making waves this week with Grok, a super-smart AI powered by a massive computer setup that's hard to wrap your head around.
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AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
APPLE VISION PRO ROCKS WITH METALLICA: AN IMMERSIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE UNLEASHED
Apple has rolled out a groundbreaking addition to its Vision Pro lineup, unveiling an immersive concert experience featuring Metallica that promises to redefine how fans experience live music.
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AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
MacBook Air
THE POWER OF THE M4 CHIP MEETS ULTRA-PORTABILITY
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AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
AI-POWERED FARMING TOOLS GAIN TRACTION: FEEDING THE FUTURE
California's Farm-ng is sowing a quiet revolution, using AI and robotics to transform farming. Announced this week, via CBS News, these tools tackle seeding and harvesting with precision, promising US tech users fresher food and lower prices. It's not futuristic hype-it's tech that's already working the fields.
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AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
APPLE MAPS EV ROUTING ADDS TESLA SUPERCHARGER SUPPORT FOR FORD DRIVERS
This week, Apple Maps introduced a significant enhancement for Ford electric vehicle (EV) drivers, integrating Tesla Supercharger support with North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors into its EV Routing feature.
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AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
3D PRINTING SPEEDS WILDFIRE RECOVERY: HOMES FROM THE ASHES
Azure Printed Homes is turning tragedy into triumph, using 3D printing to rebuild LA homes lost to wildfires. This tech slashes recovery time from years to days, offering displaced tech users a fast, affordable lifeline. It's not a gimmick—it's a roof over your head, built smarter.
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AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
STARSHIP FLIGHT 8: A STEP FORWARD, A STUMBLE UPWARD, AND THE ROAD TO REUSABILITY
SpaceX's eighth Starship flight test, dubbed Flight 8, soared into the skies above South Texas, delivering a mix of triumph and turbulence that underscores the company's relentless push toward a reusable future.
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AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
IOS 19 RUMORED TO BE ONE OF APPLE'S BIGGEST IPHONE UPDATES EVER
This week, whispers about iOS 19 are stirring excitement among iPhone users, with Bloomberg reporting it could be one of the most transformative updates in Apple's history.
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AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
UBER TEAMS UP WITH WAYMO TO START SELLING DRIVERLESS RIDES IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
Uber shifted gears in Austin, Texas, earlier this week, launching a landmark service that lets riders hail driverless cars through its app, thanks to a partnership with Waymo, the autonomous vehicle arm of Google’s parent company, Alphabet.
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March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
Invites A HANDY NEW IPHONE APP FOR EVENT PLANNING
Apple is taking social gatherings to the next level with Invites, a dynamic app designed to help users create custom invitations, manage events, and engage in shared moments.
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March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
SOCIAL MEDIA BLOCKS FOR MINORS IN THE U.S.: A NATIONAL DEBATE ON KIDS AND TECH
Across the United States, lawmakers and families alike are wrestling with a critical question: should minors be barred from social media to protect their well-being?
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March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
SEVERANCE SEASON 2 ON APPLE TV+: MIND-BENDING DRAMA HITS NEW HEIGHTS
Apple TV+’s Severance has taken the streaming world by storm this week, solidifying its place as the platform’s most-watched series ever, surpassing even Ted Lasso’s three-season run, Apple proudly announced last month.
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March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
PRIVATE LUNAR LANDER BLUE GHOST TOUCHES DOWN: A NEW MOON MILESTONE
Earlier this week, the moon welcomed a new visitor as Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander nailed a soft touchdown, marking a historic win for private space exploration.
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March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
TESLA MODEL Y: ELECTRIC CHAMP RECHARGES ITS CROWN WITH NEW UPGRADE
Tesla’s Model Y has roared through the automotive landscape like an electric juggernaut, clinching the title of the world’s best-selling vehicle in 2023 and solidifying its dominance with a sleek upgrade that rolled out recently.
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March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
IOS 18.4 BETA 2: HERE'S EVERYTHING NEW
Apple has rolled out the second developer beta of iOS 18.4 this Monday, March 3, offering a fresh batch of enhancements and refinements to its mobile operating system, now available for testing among registered developers.
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March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
MICROSOFT SHUTTING DOWN SKYPE IN MAY: A 22-YEAR LEGACY ENDS
Microsoft dropped a seismic announcement confirming it will shutter Skype, the pioneering internet calling service, on May 5, 2025— ending a 22-year run that reshaped how the world connects. The company is steering users toward Microsoft Teams’ free consumer version, part of a broader strategy to streamline its communications offerings under a single banner.
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March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
TSMC'S BIG U.S. BET: $100 BILLION FUELS CHIPMAKING SURGE
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s top chipmaker, unveiled a massive $100 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations this Monday, March 3, standing alongside President Donald Trump at the White House.
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March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
NEW MACBOOK AIR AND MAC STUDIO UNLEASH M4 MIGHT
Apple sprang into action earlier this week, unveiling two powerhouse Macs that redefine performance in their respective lanes: the MacBook Air with the M4 chip and the Mac Studio armed with M4 Max and M3 Ultra processors.
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March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
OPENAI'S GPT-4.5 ARRIVES: BIGGER BOLDER, AND READY TO CHAT
OpenAI turned heads last week with the launch of GPT-4.5, its largest and most ambitious chatbot model yet, unveiled as a research preview for ChatGPT Pro users on February 27, 2025.
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March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
ALWAYS "ON" EMPLOYEES AND BURNOUT: A DEEP DIVE INTO TODAY'S WORKPLACE CRISIS
The modern workplace has morphed into a relentless machine, with employees tethered to their devices, perpetually reachable, and increasingly drained—a phenomenon dubbed the “always on” culture.
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March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
NEW IPAD AIR WITH M3 CHIP LAUNCHES: POWER AND STYLE TAKE FLIGHT
Apple unveiled a refreshed iPad Air earlier this week, bringing the powerful M3 chip and a sleek new Magic Keyboard to its mid-tier tablet lineup, a move that’s already sparking buzz among tech enthusiasts and casual users alike.
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March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
APPLE'S SPRING COLOR SPLASH: NEW IPHONE CASES AND WATCH BANDS BLOOM
Apple ushered in a burst of spring flair earlier this week, unveiling a vibrant lineup of iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands that bring fresh hues to its accessory collection.
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March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
GOOGLE LEANS FURTHER INTO AI-GENERATED OVERVIEWS FOR ITS SEARCH ENGINE
Google is updating its ubiquitous search engine with the next generation of its artificial intelligence technology as part of an effort to provide instant expertise amid intensifying competition from smaller competitors.
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March 07, 2025
AppleMagazine
APPLE DROPS ENCRYPTION FEATURE FOR UK USERS AFTER GOVERNMENT REPORTEDLY DEMANDED BACKDOOR ACCESS
Apple said it will stop offering an advanced data security option for British users after the government reportedly demanded that the company provide backdoor access for any data those users have stored in the cloud.
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February 28, 2025
AppleMagazine
THESE LITTLE-KNOWN BANK ACCOUNTS ALLOW AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES TO SAVE AND INVEST
Paul Safarik, 32, of Lincoln, Nebraska, has worked in the food industry since he was 21, delivering for quick service restaurants like Raising Cane's and stocking groceries at stores like Trader Joe's. With his earnings, Safarik, who has Down syndrome, recently bought a treadmill to stay active when the weather's bad and helped cover the cost of braces for his teeth.
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