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It’s been a while since Meta launched its own smart glasses in partnership with Ray-Ban, and I’ve already written about them here on 9to5Mac. Now those who own Ray-Ban Meta can enjoy deeper integration with Apple Music thanks to Meta’s latest update.

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Our friends at GRID Studio are running an Earth Day sale this week with some impressive discounts on their iconic deconstructed wall art. The Grid 4, for example, showcases a deconstructed iPhone 4 and is available for just $99 (down from $170).

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Nekhil is using a Raspberry Pi to power his 3D-printed glasses that can translate sign language into speech using AI.

Apple may have done away with its FineWoven-branded iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands as the leather alternative material proved a letdown.

MagSafe accessories continue to be where a lot of the innovation around the iPhone tames place. The ability to snap your iPhone into place unlocks a lot of fun use cases. This week, I am taking a look at the that’s designed to keep your iPhone connected to your Mac for quick phone calls, Zoom calls, and much more.

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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.

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Korean news outlet Quasar Zone bought and tested an obscure Samsung-looking 1080 Pro SSD from China.

Tiny11 just got a massive overhaul after a year of no updates from developer NTDEV. The new version now runs in PowerShell and supports all versions and builds of Windows 11 (including builds in different languages).

A new report says Apple may secure worldwide rights to air a new World Cup-style soccer tournament in the United States next summer.

(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

Sapphire launches a budget Mini ITX AM5 motherboard with no Gen 5 support in China.

Apple could revamp the Mac's Calculator app to resemble its iPhone counterpart, adding new features and enhancing the unit conversion system.

A great power supply deal for any mid-range gaming PC.

IIT Bombay and King's College researchers worked together to create a 2D transistor in a research project studying advancements in AI machines.

Keep your personal and financial data safe by implementing these useful tips to secure your Gmail, YouTube, and other Google accounts.

ESR banks on Apple releasing a 12.9-inch iPad Air for the first time with a new range of three new cases in splashy colors.

(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

Apple is doubling down on soccer as an integral part of its sports strategy for Apple TV. According to a new report from The New York Times, FIFA is nearing a deal with Apple for the worldwide television rights to a new World Cup-style tournament being played in the United States next year.

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