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The Elago Magnetic Stand for iPads lifts the tablet up and does so beautifully, closely mimicing the design of the iMac. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

With a two-month subscription to Xbox's Game Pass Ultimate, you can access hundreds of games (including some true classics) for just $8.99. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

The Samsung T7 Shield rugged SSD launched in 2022 with a maximum of 2TB of capacity and is now available with 4TB. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Adonit Star is the stylus for iPad users who love antiques; it’s designed to look like a fountain pen, not the usual plastic pencil. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Creative's new audiophile device is a USB sound card, dual DAC and headphone amp combo sporting a $280 price tag. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

iPhone 16 Pro buyers reportedly won't get the "periscope" camera previous rumors suggested. It will be restricted to only the iPhone 16 Pro Max. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

On January 31, 1998, Power Computing shut down for good, bringing an ignominious end to the formerly high-flying maker of Mac clones. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Looking to buy Apple's 32-inch Pro Display XDR? Amazon is offering a whopping $300 off the stunning display. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

It's no exaggeration to say eSIM is the future of cellular. With iPhone 14, Apple went "all in" on eSIM, and you should, too. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

With excellent audio and more smart-home features, the new smart speaker is improved in several ways, but not greatly. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

The Plugable USB-C Stand Dock goes beyond just holding up an iPad so the display can be seen -- it's also an 8-port hub. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

If you’ve had a wake-up call at the dentist lately, you’ve got two options. You can either keep brushing the same way and wait for those cavity pains, or start brushing like a grown-up. One great way to upgrade is with an electric toothbrush, but there are…

1Password 8 for iOS is soon going to get a slew of improvements to enhance its existing feature set, including universal search. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

T.S. Eliot had it right: April really is the cruelest month, especially if you’re a freelancer, small business owner or independent contractor. That April 15 tax deadline means you’re either scraping together proof for all your deductions, or paying an…

Your top tunes so far in 2023 may be available. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Don't suffer from an embarrassing browser faux pas. iOS on Safari offers a foolproof way to avoid reopening a Private Browsing mode session. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Order the recently unveiled HomePod 2 from the online Apple store today and it might not arrive until March. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Apple's excellent M1 iPad Air is down to its lowest price of $499.99 on Amazon after a $99 discount. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

January 30, 1995: Apple Computer launches the Newton MessagePad 120, the first truly great device in an unfairly maligned product line. Coming 18 months after the original Newton MessagePad, the upgraded PDA packs more power — and truly shines once Newton OS…

Apple Music trotted out various ways Monday for fans to get into Rihanna ahead of her Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show in Glendale, Arizona, February 12. These include a halftime-show press conference on February 9, her catalog in Spatial Audio on Apple Music,…

If you recently got an iPad, you probably want a stylus so you can write and draw on it more precisely than you can with your fingertips. But Apple Pencil 2 might set you back $129. So how about something similar for less than half the price? A good option is…

Is a computer setup ever done? No, obviously. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

GPS takes the "search" out of "search and rescue." (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

The joys of flying are something many of us recall from childhood, and likely came about when we first looked down from an airplane and saw sprawling clouds, cities and oceans below. Now, even as an adult, you can relive that sense of awe from the comfort of…

Apple's foldable iPad could debut next year and feature a carbon-fiber kickstand that's both durable and lightweight. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

January 29, 1990: Apple CEO John Sculley appoints Michael H. Spindler as the company’s new chief operating officer. Nicknamed “The Diesel” on account of his work ethic, Spindler’s new job continues his upward trajectory at Apple. Three years later, he…

Remember the days when you’d battle your friends on Nintendo for endless hours? While Nintendo products have progressed significantly and you may have more responsibilities as an adult, there’s no reason you can’t relive those good times you had…

This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The first reviews and early benchmarks reveal impressive performance boosts from the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini. We’re talking the pros and cons of upgrading — including one very important “buyer beware”…

January 28, 1978: Apple Computer occupies its first custom-built office, giving the company a bespoke business center to house its growing operations. A full 15 years before One Infinite Loop, and almost 40 before Apple Park’s stunning “spaceship” HQ …

When you pick up a classic Macintosh that hasn’t been used in a while, you need to inspect it before plugging it in and turning it on. Here’s what you need to look for. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)