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Here's why Apple's Mac Studio has become so expensive (engadget.com)

2026-09-21 | by Steve Dent | get Apple Mac Studio M5 Max → | tags: mac studio, m5 max, m5 ultra

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iPhone 18 Pro Max storage can drop lower than a hard drive at 1.1 MB/s during heavy writes — QLC NAND offers higher capacity but reportedly suffers 38% drop compared to TLC-based Pro (tomshardware.com)

2026-09-21 | by Kunal Khullar | get SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB → | tags: iphone 18 pro max, qlc nand, tlc nand

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Is Disney Plus Allowing Ads on All Plans? Here’s What’s Really Happening (cnet.com)

2026-09-21 | by Kourtnee Jackson | get Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device → | tags: disney plus, subscriber agreement, ad-free streaming

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iPhone 18 Pro Face ID bug causing system to crash and reboot for some users (9to5mac.com)

2026-09-21 | by Benjamin Mayo | tags: iphone 18 pro, face id, ios 27

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New all-glass iPhone 20 Pro rumor reveals another design change (9to5mac.com)

2026-09-21 | by Chance Miller | get Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max → | tags: iphone 20 pro, iphone 20 pro max, all-glass design

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MediaTek’s next-gen Dimensity CX C10 Max will power new Googlebook initiative alongside Intel and Qualcomm – 3nm SoC has similar specs to Kompanio Ultra in Chromebook Plus devices, despite claims of ‘elevating’ computing portfolio (tomshardware.com)

2026-09-21 | by Jake Roach | get Acer Chromebook Plus Kompanio Ultra laptop → | tags: mediatek, dimensity cx c10 max, googlebook

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A 400mm camera add-on and 4K/240fps video make this Pro Max flagship a serious video camera (androidauthority.com)

2026-09-21 | tags: vivo x500, x500 pro max, zeiss telephoto

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‘Lanterns’ Is Ready to Tackle Another, Even Bigger, Mystery (gizmodo.com)

2026-09-21 | get Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device → | tags: lanterns, bad optics, hbo max

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Vivo’s X500 Pro Max has 17 stops of dynamic range and 4K240 slo-mo (theverge.com)

2026-09-21 | by Dominic Preston | get Vivo X200 Pro smartphone → | tags: vivo x500 pro max, sony lytia l910, mediatek dimensity 9600 pro

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The M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests (theverge.com)

2026-09-21 | by Antonio G. Di Benedetto | get Apple Mac Studio M5 Max → | tags: mac studio, m5 ultra, m5 max

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Apple’s clever software solution lets iPhone batteries skirt shipping limits (theverge.com)

2026-09-21 | by Jess Weatherbed | get Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max → | tags: iphone 18 pro max, battery firmware, shipping regulations

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More Android phones in US, EU could finally get huge batteries, thanks to Apple (androidauthority.com)

2026-09-21 | get Anker 737 power bank 24000mAh → | tags: iphone 18 pro max, prepare to ship, android oems

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Teardown details the iPhone 18 Pro’s mechanical camera (theverge.com)

2026-09-21 | by Jess Weatherbed | get Apple iPhone 18 Pro → | tags: ifixit teardown, iphone 18 pro, variable aperture lens

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Thank ‘Lanterns’ for That DC Cameo in ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ (gizmodo.com)

2026-09-20 | tags: lanterns, stuart fails to save the universe, green lantern

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Strange Seeds Appear to Be Growing Into Massive Black Holes (futurism.com)

2026-09-20 | by Victor Tangermann | tags: little red dots, james webb space telescope, supermassive black holes

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Apple weekend deals: AirPods up to $100 off, Apple Watch Series 12, MacBook Air, Mac mini, more (9to5mac.com)

2026-09-19 | by Justin Kahn | get Apple AirPods Pro 3 → | tags: airpods pro 3, airpods max 2, apple watch series 12

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iPhone 18 Pro Max still uses a Qualcomm modem in the US, teardown confirms (9to5mac.com)

2026-09-19 | by Chance Miller | get iPhone 18 Pro Max → | tags: iphone 18 pro max, qualcomm snapdragon x80, apple c2 modem

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iPhone 18 Pro Max’s battery is so big Apple had to add this new feature to iOS 27 (9to5mac.com)

2026-09-19 | by Chance Miller | get Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter iPhone → | tags: iphone 18 pro max, battery firmware, ios 27

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iPhone 18 too expensive? Here are 3 ways to make your old iPhone feel like new again (feeds.feedburner.com)

2026-09-19 | get Anker MagGo magnetic wireless power bank iPhone → | tags: iphone 18, iphone 18 pro, iphone 17 pro

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Battery Replacement Has Gotten Pricier for Apple’s Latest iPhone 18 Pro Models (cnet.com)

2026-09-18 | by Omar Gallaga | get AppleCare iPhone 18 Pro → | tags: iphone 18 pro, iphone 18 pro max, battery replacement

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The HUAWEI MatePad Air is a serious tablet with a fun soul (and still no Google) (androidauthority.com)

2026-09-18 | get HUAWEI MatePad Air tablet → | tags: huawei matepad air, matepad pro max, papermatte display

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Roku Just Added More Than 30 Streaming Bundles to Help People Save Money (cnet.com)

2026-09-17 | by Kourtnee Jackson | get Roku Streaming Stick 4K → | tags: roku, streaming bundles, howdy

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Out-of-warranty iPhone 18 Pro batteries are more expensive to replace (9to5mac.com)

2026-09-17 | by Marcus Mendes | get AppleCare iPhone 18 Pro → | tags: iphone 18 pro, iphone 18 pro max, battery replacement

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Roku rolls out over 30 subscription bundles for up to 30% off, plus a new Labs feature (zdnet.com)

2026-09-17 | by Artie Beaty | get Roku Streaming Stick 4K → | tags: roku, roku labs, hbo max

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The Best Apple AirPods, and How to Choose Which Pair Is Right for You (feeds.content.dowjones.io)

2026-09-17 | get Apple AirPods Pro 2nd generation → | tags: apple, airpods, airpods pro

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Show HN: AutoBot – live voice control for long-running AI work (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-09-17 | get Jabra Evolve2 65 wireless headset with microphone → | tags: autobot, osworld 2.0, assistantbench

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First iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders now say ‘shipped,’ here’s how to check yours (9to5mac.com)

2026-09-17 | by Ryan Christoffel | get Apple iPhone 18 Pro silicone case with MagSafe → | tags: iphone 18 pro, iphone 18 pro max, apple store app

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The ‘Lanterns’ Mid-Season Trailer Shines a Light on Its 2026 Murder Mystery (gizmodo.com)

2026-09-17 | tags: lanterns, hbo max, dc studios

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The iPhone 18 Pro Brings 3 Upgrades That Will Make My Traveling Life So Much Easier (cnet.com)

2026-09-17 | by Prakhar Khanna | get Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max → | tags: iphone 18 pro, dynamic island, ceramic shield 2

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3 iPhone 18 Pro Upgrades That Will Make My Life as a Frequent Traveler Easier (cnet.com)

2026-09-17 | by Prakhar Khanna | get Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max → | tags: iphone 18 pro, dynamic island, ceramic shield 2