Why we might see first M1 iMacs next week

Trusted tipster Mark Gurman says the 2021 iMac all-in-one desktop might be the next to get the M1 processor. The announcement could be only a few days away. And that’s only the beginning. There’s plenty more evidence that an upgraded iMac will launch at Apple’s April 20 event. Plenty of evidence of a 2021 iMac […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture...

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For All Mankind would be tense in another timeline

This week on For All Mankind, Russians are blockading the moon and Ed Baldwin’s going up to set ’em straight. Can old-fashioned American ingenuity prevent the reignition of the Cold War? Be honest, are you even watching Apple TV+’s alt-history space race show? For All Mankind review: ‘Triage’ In this week’s episode, titled “Triage,” the […] (via Cult...

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Apple Music pays musicians far more per stream than Spotify

Apple’s music service pays musicians double what archrival Spotify does to stream each song to subscribers. This amount doesn’t directly affect users of either service, but it might make some people consider using the service that sends artists more money. Apple sent Music publishers a letter on Friday. This said that musicians receive a penny […] ...

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Tiny World is the nature doc you should be binging [Apple TV+ review]

Two of Apple TV’s big nature shows just returned back for their second seasons mere months after they debuted. Tiny World is the cuter of the two. Its micro look at a macro world remains charming, cute and sometimes despairing and gross, but never so much you couldn’t show it to kids. Tiny World review: […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through...

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Earth at Night in Color’s stunning imagery will render you speechless [Apple TV+ review]

Apple TV+ docuseries Earth at Night in Color delivers a fresh batch of majestic nighttime sights, cruel natural phenomena and fascinating perspectives in its second season, which premieres today. The show didn’t quite reinvent the nature documentary wheel, but it still offers a welcome retreat from the horrors of 2021. Earth at Night in Color […] (via...

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Two ‘trash can’ Macs form core of nerdy workstation built to last [Setups]

Redditor XTJ7, a programmer and photographer based in Germany, knows how to make a setup last and do just what he needs it to do. As his recent post declared, his setup’s core is two “trash can” Mac Pro towers from 2013 plus a racy gaming PC. Yeah, you heard right: That’s two computers running […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple...

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Apple saves 861,000 tons of precious metals by ditching iPhone chargers

Apple has saved 861,000 metric tons of copper, tin, and zinc ore by removing power adapters from iPhones, starting last year. That’s one of the tidbits from Apple’s factoid-studded Environmental Progress Report, released Friday. It showcases how Apple is working toward its efforts of achieving net carbon neutrality across its whole supply chain by 2030....

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Protect your browsing with an exclusive deal on this private VPN

The benefits of VPNs never seem to end. Not only do they protect your online connection and secure your information on public Wi-Fi, but they also allow you to access restricted sites based on geographic location. Want better deals on flights abroad, or simply want to watch Netflix content in a different country? VPNs protect […] (via Cult of Mac...

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Users can now spend credits to buy books inside the Audible app

Both Apple and Amazon pride themselves in technology that “just works.” One thing that hasn’t previously “just worked,” however, was the cumbersome way purchases had to take place on the Amazon-owned Audible audiobook service. While people who listen to their audiobooks on iPhone have to use the iOS app, and this app allowed them to […] (via Cult...

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PSA: Apple TV+ offers up new For All Mankind episode, Earth Day documentaries galore

It’s a busy day for Apple TV+ — with plenty of new material to watch on the Apple streaming video service. In addition to a new episode of For All Mankind, there is a plethora of new nature documentaries, narrated by some big names, and more. Here’s what Friday, April 16 has in store for […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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