Last year Nomad launched a fun limited edition Glow in the Dark Sport Band for Apple Watch. It ended up selling out in the first day. Now the company is back with a new and improved Glow 2.0 Sport Band plus a Sport Case for iPhone 15 Pro/Max – available for a short time.
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Expand Expanding CloseT-Mobile launching Home Internet Plus and new ‘Away’ solution for travelers
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Sonos has revealed what it’s calling its “most extensive app redesign ever.” The new iOS and Android experience (plus web) does away with tabs and puts everything on a single Home screen that’s faster, customizable, has one search bar for all of your streaming services, features improved system control, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseProton adds detailed dark web monitoring for paid plans
Proton is out with the latest upgrade for its users on a paid tier. Dark web monitoring is here to help you keep your online credentials as safe as possible with alerts when you need to update passwords due to data breaches and more. Here’s how it works.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s what you need to fast charge the 13- or 15-inch MacBook Air
Like the modern MacBook Pro laptops, Apple’s latest MacBook Air models support fast charging which can give up to 50% battery in as little as 30 minutes. However, by default, both sizes of the Air ship with a charger that doesn’t support the feature. Here are the requirements and details for how to fast charge MacBook Air.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how to protect against iPhone password reset attacks [U]
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Expand Expanding CloseApple Studio Display vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 [U]
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Expand Expanding CloseHow to turn off iPhone WiFi auto-join for public and carrier networks
Have you noticed your iPhone jump onto a WiFi network when you’re away from home without asking first? Or maybe you want to check what networks your iPhone is auto-joining? Follow along for how to turn off iPhone WiFi auto-join for public and carrier networks.
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Expand Expanding CloseComcast launches ‘NOW’ affordable home internet, mobile plans, and more
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Expand Expanding CloseBest USB-C and Thunderbolt displays for Mac [April]
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Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 15 slower than Samsung Galaxy S24 for 5G performance in most countries, says report
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Expand Expanding CloseDo’s and don’ts for cleaning your titanium iPhone 15 Pro
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Expand Expanding CloseNanoleaf wants to upgrade your deck with its Matter LED Outdoor String Lights
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Expand Expanding CloseHow to see iPhone battery health and when is it time for a replacement?
Whether you’re just curious how your iPhone battery health is holding up or you’re having issues with battery life or unexpected shutdowns, it’s easy to check in iOS Settings. Below we’ll cover how to see iPhone battery health, tips on when to get a replacement, charge cycle expectations, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Arcade Guide: 5 upcoming releases and everything available [U]
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Expand Expanding CloseDo’s and don’ts for cleaning your dirty AirPods Pro and charging case
With an in-ear design, AirPods Pro can become dirty more quickly than AirPods. But cleaning them is easy enough when you know what to avoid and what tools are best. Read on for how to clean AirPods Pro and the charging case with step-by-step do’s and don’ts.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how to find your System Report in macOS Sonoma
Like macOS Ventura, Sonoma comes with System Settings as the replacement for System Preferences. With that, the Mac System Report isn’t where it used to be. Here’s how to find it to get all the fine details of your Mac.
Expand Expanding CloseApple to expand presence in Florida with new Miami office
Following moves of other tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft, Apple is reportedly set to open a new office space in a Miami suburb. This won’t be the first corporate space for Apple in the city, but it will be larger than the existing office.
Expand Expanding Close7 ways to check and improve heart health with Apple Watch
Want to go further with your Apple Watch health features or revisit important metrics you haven’t tracked in a while? Follow along for a look at 7 valuable ways you can check and improve heart health with Apple Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseMacs lead global PC growth as shipments return to pre-pandemic levels
IDC is out with a fresh report today on global PC shipments for Q1 2024. While Apple still doesn’t lead for volume, it did come in number one for YoY growth. Here’s how Mac shipments, market share, and growth stacked up against Dell, HP, Lenovo, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch Series 9 vs 8 and earlier: What’s different?
Apple Watch Series 9 is the latest version of the world’s most popular wearable. While much remains the same between Series 9 and its predecessors, there are a number of upgrades. Whether you’re thinking about upgrading your own watch or trying to figure out a gift, follow along for Apple Watch Series 9 vs 8.
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