Nike shares new Apple Watch Nike+ ad series following Kevin Hart on a 700 mile run

by | Jan 3, 2017 |

Apple’s longstanding relationship with Nike has grown stronger in recent months thanks to the new Apple Watch Nike+ model. With exclusive watch faces, fitness features, and am exclusive (but replicable) band, Nike has put a renewed focus on fitness and its Run Club app. Now, the fashion + fitness company has released a new ad series for the Apple Watch Nike+ featuring comedian and actor Kevin Hart on a 700 mile run through the desert…

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Apple Pay adds support for 17 more banks and credit unions in the U.S.

by | Jan 3, 2017 |

Apple today updated its list of banks, credit unions and card issuers that support Apple Pay to note the addition of 17 more U.S. institutions now supporting the payments service.

The full list of banks and credit unions added today includes:

  • Enrichment Federal Credit Union
  • First Security Bank of Arkansas
  • Marion & Polk Schools Credit Union
  • Merchants Bank of Indiana
  • Northern Michigan Bank & Trust
  • Ohnward Bank and Trust
  • Postel Family Credit Union
  • River Cities Bank
  • River Town Bank
  • Simplicity Credit Union
  • SouthPoint Bank
  • TexasBank
  • The Peoples Community Bank
  • Town & Country Bank (IL)
  • Town & Country Bank (UT)
  • Trius Federal Credit Union
  • Woori America Bank

Apple had just added another 30 banks and credit unions to support the service in the U.S. late last month, an update that came alongside additions for users in China as well.

Apple Pay is now supported by over 1600 banks and credit unions in the U.S. and a growing number internationally. Outside the US, the service is offered in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, France, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Canada. 

As for retail, in December Apple said around 35 percent of US retailers now support Apple Pay and it also discussed growth it expects in that area over 2017.

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Majority of readers who are not buying AirPods claim ‘too expensive,’ here are some affordable alternatives

by | Jan 3, 2017 |

Our recent poll asking readers why they’re holding out on Apple’s AirPods after they’ve received overall good reviews has revealed the majority feels they’re ‘too expensive.’ The second most common reason is long shipping times (currently still 6 weeks on Apple’s website). Here are some reasons why people aren’t willing to spend $159 on Apple’s newest accessory and some affordable alternatives…

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Intel announces new 7th Gen Kaby Lake processors destined for future Macs

by | Jan 3, 2017 |

Intel today announced new 7th Gen Kaby Lake processors as part of its CES announcements, some of which could be suitable for use in future upgrades to Mac products.

After launching the first of the Kaby Lake chips officially in August, and having a long list of products introduced with the chips since, today the company introduced new processors to round out the lineup that could make their way into both future Mac desktops and MacBooks. Intel says the new chips deliver performance increases including “up to 20 percent for performance and gaming notebooks and 25 percent for desktops.”

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar $150 off, 27″ Retina 5K iMac $1,700, Spigen iPhone 7/Plus cases from $5, more

by | Jan 3, 2017 |

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is now $150 off in both capacities, from $1,650 shipped

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Save nearly $300 on Apple’s 27-inch Retina 5K iMac 3.2GHz/8GB/1TB Fusion: $1,700 (Reg. $1,999)

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Spigen is offering 50% off a wide selection of iPhone 7/Plus cases in multiple colors/styles today, starting from just $5 Prime shipped

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App Store Free App of the Week: Warp Shift goes free for the first time (Reg. $3)

Castle Raid 2 and its addictive tower defense gameplay is down to $1 on the App Store

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CES 2017 Coverage:

Belkin revamps its popular Wemo Switch with a slimmer design alongside a new Light Dimmer

Kingston unveils “the world’s highest capacity USB Flash drive”

AirTV is the first official Sling TV set-top box with 4K content and OTA

The adorable Kuri smart robot can follow you around or read a bedtime story

Sleep Number’s new iPhone-connected Smart Bed adjusts to your movements

Dell’s new 27-inch UltraThin display includes a USB-C hub for MacBook owners

TrackR’s new Tile-esque item locators feature Alexa compatibility

LG’s new UHD TVs have the “most advanced color-enhancing LCD panel tech to date”

LG set to show off its new CordZero Handstick Vacuum at CES

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Go 4K and enjoy LG’s popular webOS 3.0 software on this 65-inch Ultra HDTV w/ three HDMI inputs: $800 shipped (Reg. $1,000)

Smart 4K Ultra HDTVs: LG 60-inch $600 (Reg. $900+), more

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

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Start 2017 with a best-selling Withings Wi-Fi Body Composition Scale from $78 shipped at Amazon

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Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear iOS Headphones are on sale for $90 shipped (Reg. $115)

Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless In-Ear Headphones return to holiday pricing at Amazon: $150 shipped (Reg. $200)

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Prep for tax season with Amazon all-time lows on TurboTax 2016 Mac/PC software from $30

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