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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 noise-canceling headphone: A stunning refinement to a flagship

Refinements in comfort, battery life, and Google Assistant integration coupled with solid active noise cancellation make these among the top choices for headphones at the $500.

Would Apple be crazy enough to kill the Beats brand? It's complicated

There is no way to remove Beats from Apple, even if the brand goes away.

Connect that old Apple display to a new Mac to give it new life

Many people still have working Apple displays from years past. Here’s a guide to making use of them again in a suddenly required home office.

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Marshall Tufton Bluetooth speaker: Loud, thumpy, but pricey and lacking in amenities

Marshall is an iconic music brand, and we like the looks and run time, but this speaker is steeply-priced and has only basic features. It’s also not the stereo you might think it is.

macOS 10.15.5 Catalina to include new Battery Health Management to extend MacBook battery life

New feature monitors charging and temperature patterns to reduce the wear and tear on your MacBook’s battery.

iPhone SE (2020) REVIEW - EVERYTHING YOU NEED & NOTHING ELSE

APPLE’S NEW $400 PHONE IS AN INCREDIBLE VALUE.

Apple's iPad Pro Magic Keyboard: The heavy truth

It weighs as much as a laptop—and works like one. And it’s just one option among many.

Apple's first ARM Mac may arrive in 2021 and could be surprisingly fast

Apple is reportedly working to support Intel-based apps, too.

The changing nature of Apple product releases

The current situation has affected everything, including how Apple releases products.

LaCie Rugged SSD Pro: External Thunderbolt/USB storage

An IP67 rating means creators in the wild can utilize this super fast, high-end storage without the attending worries.

For Apple Pay to really improve our lives, Apple needs to improve loyalty card support

You’re not saving any time paying with your phone if you have to pull a loyalty card out of your wallet.

Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless inear headphone: Audiophile-worthy sound, luxury-goods price tag

In addition to superb sound, this in-ear monitor offers exceptional build quality and an app that tailors the EQ to your specific hearing profile. But you’ll have to pay to play.

How to hand off music or phone calls from your iPhone to a HomePod

Want your iPhone to play what your HomePod is playing? Just bring the two devices close together.

Why can't Apple make a good mouse?

The company that makes the best trackpads in the world hasn’t made a passable mouse in over 20 years.

WHAT IT IS, AND WHAT WE WISHED IT HAD MACBOOK AIR

WITH A FIXED KEYBOARD, IMPROVED CPU, & BETTER PRICE, THERE’S A LOT TO LIKE ABOUT THE NEW AIR.

PreSonus Eris E4.5 BT speakers: The convenience of Bluetooth, the accuracy of studio monitors

Aimed at home audio and video editors, these powered speakers are great for music, gaming, and general use, too.

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Beats Solo Pro: Noise cancelling makes all the difference

Fantastic noise cancelling, the H1 chip, and very good sound quality make these the on-ear wireless headphones to beat—for iPhone users.

Quick Time Player 7: Goodbye To Apple's Brushed-Metal Dinosaur

The transition from 32- to 64-bit technology means the end to oldies but goodies like QuickTime Player 7.

LaCie Rugged Raid And SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick Keep You Backed Up On The Go

There’s no excuse for not backing up everything, thanks to these hardware solutions for the mac, ipad, and iphone.

VideoTweet: Sharing Mac Videos On Twitter Just Got A Whole Lot Easier

TWITTER IS GREAT for sharing short bursts of information with followers, but the official Mac app is restrictive when it comes to videos—files must be progressive, no larger than 15MB in size, and on it goes

MX Master: Logitech's Mouse Is Smooth, Sturdy, And Versatile

MY FAVORITE MOUSE is Logitech’s Performance Mouse MX ($100 MSRP go.macworld.com/mousemx; $59 on Amazon go.macworld. com/mousemxamz).

Apple Is Moving Its Annual Conference To San Jose In June

The annual developers conference, where Apple will unveil the latest versions of iOS and macOS, is heading to San Jose June 5–9.

Why A Dual-processor Fusion Mac Makes A Lot Of Sense

One Intel processor for the heavy lifting, and another ARM chip to tackle low-power tasks to save battery life: It could work.

Soundsource 3: Easy-To-Access macOS Audio Controls

This simple menu and palette provide nearly all sound settings in one place.

How To Use Your Iphone Or iPad As A Wireless Hotspot

The personal hotspot feature on your iOS device can bail you out when a broadband connection isn’t available. Here’s how to set it up.

How To Personalize Your Own Radio Stations In Apple Music

Apple Music has curated playlists and professionally staffed radio stations, but you can also create and customize your own based on any song, artist, or genre you want.

How Uber Ran Afoul Of Apple's Privacy Rules

No, Uber can’t track your iPhone after you delete the app.

Epson Ds-320 Review: Portable Productivity Scanner, Sans Wireless

Instant high-quality scans.