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LM Studio expands beyond chat with Bionic, a new AI agent app for open models
Thu Jul 16 4:14 pm

LM Studio is launching LM Studio Bionic, a new Mac app that uses open models to handle coding, research, and complex work with documents and files. Here are the details.

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Class action accuses Apple of misleading users about Hide My Email’s privacy protections
Thu Jul 16 2:06 pm

A California Apple user has filed a proposed class action accusing the company of misleading customers about Hide My Email’s privacy protections. Here are the details.

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iOS 27 makes one of my favorite Apple Music features even better
Thu Jul 16 1:58 pm

Last year, Apple debuted a new feature called AutoMix in Apple Music. With this year’s iOS 27, the feature is getting a big upgrade with much better transitions than before.

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Roblox adding game creation feature to iPhone and iPad app
Thu Jul 16 1:47 pm

Roblox says it will soon bring game creation to mobile for the first time. This will allow users to create new playable experiences directly inside the iPhone and iPad app.

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NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook, with 3.5 + Antigravity upgrade coming to AI Pro
Thu Jul 16 12:04 pm

Google announced today that NotebookLM is now called “Gemini Notebook” and previewed upcoming features that users can soon expect.

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Apple TV sets release date for Stillwater’s fifth season
Thu Jul 16 11:55 am

Apple TV announced today that its Peabody and Emmy Award-winning mindfulness series Stillwater will return next month for a new season. Here are the details.

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Deals: AirPods with ANC from $119, AirPods Pro 3, MacBook Pro up to $400 off, Thunderbolt 5 Dock, more
Thu Jul 16 11:25 am

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, but we also have AirPods 4 with ANC hitting best price in months at Amazon today, as well as a chance to land a set Apple Watch Series 11 lineup and a rare Amazon low on Hyper’s latest 120Gbps Thunderbolt 5 Dock with SSD enclosure $80 off. Head below for a closer look.

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AppleCare One warranty bundle just became an even better value for customers
Thu Jul 16 11:05 am

While Apple’s latest AppleCare+ price increase for Mac and iPad is small in isolation, it makes AppleCare One an even better value. Apple increasing the price of Mac and iPad hardware also makes warranty coverage a stronger consideration.

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Hands-on: Satechi’s new color-matched MacBook Neo accessories add ports and extra functionality
Thu Jul 16 11:00 am

A few months back, the MacBook Neo took the tech world by storm, delivering the best-value laptop of 2026. Even after the recent price increase, it remains the most recommended entry-level laptop for most people. And just like Apple’s other cost-effective products, they brought some playful colors into the mix, like Citrus, Blush, Indigo, and Silver, giving these MacBooks a pop of personality and color. But one gripe I had was that most MacBook accessories are color-matched to the traditional silver or space grey colors. That is where Satechi comes in with their new trio of color-matched accessories for the MacBook Neo. They add more ports, connectivity, and functionality without taking away from what makes the Neo visually unique. Here is what you should know!

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Rumor: Apple increases orders for key component ahead of foldable iPhone launch
Thu Jul 16 10:52 am

Apple has reportedly ramped up orders for vapor chambers, signaling that the cooling technology could play a bigger role across its future hardware lineup. Here are the details.

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Report: Apple targets October launch for OLED iPad mini, kicking off next wave of iPad updates
Thu Jul 16 10:02 am

entry-level iPad, the iPad Air, and the iPad Pro. Here are the details.

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WhatsApp adds in-call controls for Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum on iPhone
Thu Jul 16 9:26 am

WhatsApp is rolling out in-call settings that allow users to switch between the iPhone’s different Mic Modes. Here are the details.

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