Accessory maker ESR this week introduced the Geo Digital Pencil, a low-cost Apple Pencil alternative that has support for Apple’s Find My functionality. Priced at $30, the Geo Digital Pencil connects to an iPad with Bluetooth, and it supports writing, drawing, sketching, and more much like the Apple Pencil. The Geo Digital Pencil connects to …
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Month:January 2025
Disney+ Adding Support for HDR10+
Streaming service Disney+ is set to gain support for HDR10+ in the near future, according to an announcement made at CES by HDR10+ Technologies (via MediaPlayNews). HDR10+ offers improved brightness and contrast compared to HDR10, and unlike Dolby Vision, there are no licensing fees. Disney+ already supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, but HDR10+ titles will …
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SPC MD 25
MD 0025 CONCERNING HEAVY SNOW FOR PORTIONS OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE INTO NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA Mesoscale Discussion 0025 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1227 PM CST Thu Jan 09 2025 Areas affected…Portions of the Texas Panhandle into northwest Oklahoma Concerning…Heavy snow Valid 091827Z – 092230Z SUMMARY…A nearly stationary band of heavy snow with rates around …
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Samsung’s Sitewide Sale Includes Discounts on Popular Monitors and $50 Credit on Upcoming Galaxy Smartphones
Samsung has kicked off a new sitewide sale, which includes savings on monitors, TVs, Galaxy products, and more. This sale also features a few early discount credits on Samsung’s line of upcoming products, like the next Galaxy S series smartphones, Galaxy Book notebooks, and Samsung TVs. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When …
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Apple Watch’s Sleep Apnea Feature Continues to Roll Out Around World
Apple this month received approval to launch the Apple Watch’s sleep apnea notifications feature in Malaysia, as noted by local resident Xavier Naxa. It is unclear when the feature will actually become available in the country. This development comes less than a month after the feature became available in Brazil, as part of Apple’s efforts …
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SPC MD 24
MD 0024 CONCERNING FREEZING RAIN FOR CENTRAL/NORTH-CENTRAL TX Mesoscale Discussion 0024 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1130 AM CST Thu Jan 09 2025 Areas affected…Central/North-Central TX Concerning…Freezing rain Valid 091730Z – 092130Z SUMMARY…Freezing rain will be possible across portions of central and north-central Texas, with from 0.05″ to 0.10″ expected over the next several …
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iPhone With Under-Screen Face ID: What the Latest Rumors Say
When will the iPhone get under-screen Face ID? In April 2023, display industry analyst Ross Young shared a roadmap showing that iPhone 17 Pro models would feature under-display Face ID. In May 2024, however, Young said he heard this change had been delayed until 2026. If so, that means that under-screen Face ID could debut …
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Here Are Three iOS 18 Features Coming Soon Beyond Apple Intelligence
While most iOS 18 updates have been focused on Apple Intelligence, some additional new features and capabilities are coming soon. Below, we outline three upcoming iOS 18 features that Apple has announced that should arrive in updates such as iOS 18.3 and iOS 18.4. Default Map and Translation Apps in EU In an October 2024 …
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Apple’s Student Offer With Free AirPods Returns in These Four Countries
Apple’s annual “Back to School” or “Back to Uni” promotion has returned this week in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and South Korea. From January 8 through March 13, qualifying higher-education students and staff in these countries can receive free AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation with the purchase of any new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, …
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Apple to Donate Towards Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery Efforts
In response to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles, California area this week, Apple said it will be donating towards recovery efforts on the ground. “The devastation caused by the fires in Los Angeles is heartbreaking,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook, in a social media post on Wednesday. “Thank you to the incredible firefighters, first …
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