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Apple TV+ free weekend is here, and these 13 shows are binge-worthy

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Apple TV+ is kicking off a free ‘preview’ weekend. From Friday, January 3 through Sunday, January 5, the entire catalog of streaming shows and movies is available free. All you need is an Apple Account, and you can watch free from any device with an Apple TV app (including many smart TVs) or via the web. Here are 13 binge-worthy Apple TV+ shows to stream during this free weekend.

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HomeKit Weekly: Meross launches new Matter enabled smart thermostat

Meross Thermostat

Smart thermostats are one of the best ways to elevate your home’s energy efficiency while staying comfortable year-round and gaining access to some great automations. Meross has just released a Matter-enabled smart thermostat that promises broad compatibility across major smart home platforms, including Apple HomeKit. Here’s why the new Meross thermostat is a great option for HomeKit fans.

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9to5Mac Daily: January 3, 2025 – Apple’s Siri settlement, Fitness+ expansion

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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts appStitcherTuneInGoogle Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Apple deals-M4 Pro MacBook Pro-Apple Watch Series 10

Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 $103 off, M4 Pro MacBook Pro $250 off, iPhone 16 cases, chargers, more

Alongside ongoing deals on M4 iPad Pro models at up to $300 off and a return all-time low on Twelve South’s awesome Find My wall charger, we have a new set of offers to take us into the weekend today. Firstly, you’ll find open-box Apple Watch Series 10 models with full Apple warranties at up to $103 off today to join a straight up $250 price drop on the M4 Pro MacBook Pro. Those offers join the first notable deals on the new Beats iPhone 16 case designs and more. Everything is waiting down below. 

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Net neutrality protections again lost as federal court overrules the FCC

Net neutrality protections again lost as federal court overrules the FCC | Photo shows futuristic-looking pedestrian tunnel

The right to net neutrality has again been lost after a federal court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) did not have the power to ban a two-tier internet. The FCC had acted in response to calls from Apple and more than 40 other tech companies to safeguard equal treatment for all.

This means that internet service providers (ISPs) and mobile carriers will again be free to accept payments from large websites and services to prioritize their traffic over the rest of the internet …

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Apple Fitness+ announces integration with Strava, new strength training program

Apple Fitness+ today announced a slew of new content to kick off the year, as well as a new integration with the popular social fitness app Strava.

Fitness+ users will now be able to easily share their completed workout sessions to Strava, with rich details like episode image, music genre, and metrics. Strava subscribers will also be able to redeem a free trial of Fitness+.

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‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu used Apple Vision Pro during the film’s post-production

'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu used Apple Vision Pro during the film's post-production

Even Tim Cook recently acknowledged that Apple Vision Pro is an “early adopter product.” At $3,500, not everyone is sure about spending all that money on a headset. However, Vision Pro seems to work very well in specific niches, as the director of “Wicked” has now revealed that he used Apple’s headset during the film’s post-production.

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Apple smart doorbell, next-gen CarPlay MIA, TV+ weekend promo

Benjamin and Chance kick off the new year with a catch-up on Apple missing its deadline for next-gen CarPlay to be released in an actual vehicle, and assess the response to picking the Vision Pro as 9to5Mac’s Product of the Year. There’s also rumors of an Apple-branded smart doorbell to discuss, and TV+ tries a new marketing gimmick with a free weekend promotion. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo make some fun predictions about Apple-related news headlines that could happen sometime this year. 

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