• Apple Vision Pro: New Immersive Movie Now Available for Free on TV App, Complete with Spatial Audio

    Apple TV now offers an immersive video for Vision Pro users to enjoy, alongside spatial audio.

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    My 4 favorite music players for MacOS (that aren't Apple Music)

    I'm an audiophile.Although I prefer my music to be heard via the glory that is vinyl, there are times when I need to be out of my office and in another room of my home. When those moments arise, I'm using my MacBook Pro and I am here to tell you that I don't care for Apple Music. Why? It's too basic. Even the advanced options are not even remotely advanced.Also: How to add music recognition to your MacOS Menu Bar - no Siri needed!So, when I'm with my MacBook and I want to listen to...

  • Three more Apple Arcade games coming to Apple Vision Pro including spatial Spire Blast

    Update, March 27: In an email, Apple confirmed that these three games will launch on Apple Arcade on March 28. Apple Arcade brings high quality games to Apple Vision Pro on day one. Apple highlights that over 250 titles are available with 12 specifically designed for a spatial experience on visionOS. Apple Vision Pro will soon gain three more games through Arcade including Spire Blast in spatial. more

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    JJ’s Country Music Minute: Thomas and Morgan Are #1, New Music from Jelly Roll & Ernest and Kenny Chesney, Jimmie Allen Has Charges Dropped and More

          There’s a small breakthrough in the disappearance of University of Missouri student Riley Strain. The 22-year-old vanished on March 8th after he was told to leave Luke Bryan’s bar in downtown Nashville. Police say

  • Apple Rolling Out Updated Firmware for AirTags

    Apple today began rolling out a firmware update for its AirTag item trackers. The firmware features a build number of 2A73 (2.0.73), up from the 2A61 firmware that came out last October. Apple does share release notes for ‌AirTag‌ firmware updates, but the document has yet to be updated for the new release so there's no word yet on what might be included in the update. As is typical for ‌AirTag‌ updates, today's firmware release will be rolling out on a staggered basis. One percent of...

  • How to use Collaborative Playlists for Apple Music

    A promised but delayed feature, Collaborative Playlists finally arrived for Apple Music in late January. Here's how you and your friends can make the most of it. Originally promised alongside the debut of iOS 17, this Apple Music-centric feature didn't actually show up until iOS 17.3, but it allows friends and family who subscribe to Apple Music to create playlists where they all contribute. It's a great way to share your favorite music, and discover some great new artists and songs. ...

  • Hands-on: How to use SharePlay in CarPlay with Apple Music

    One of the big changes in iOS 17 for CarPlay users is the addition of SharePlay support for Apple Music. This feature allows anyone in the car to control and contribute to what’s playing via Apple Music, rather than just one person. I took SharePlay for Apple Music in iOS 17 for a recent drive. My takeaway? This is a very, very fun feature. more

  • Apple starts rolling out new AirTag firmware update

    Apple is rolling out a new version of AirTag firmware today, the first update since October. Here’s how to check your AirTag firmware version. more

  • How to grant third-party apps Apple Music access in macOS

    Subscribers of Apple Music can allow third-party apps to access the app and their music collection. Here's how to grant that access to other apps in macOS. Apple Music app icon for macOS Apple Music on the Mac has a little-known feature that allows third-party apps to access your music collection. For example, you could use it to connect smart speakers like Amazon's Echo so you can play songs and playlists from your Apple Music account. Apps may also offer other features, such as a...

  • The next Apple Pencil could work on the Vision Pro for spatial sketching

    Rumors suggest the new model will even support pressure and tilt sensitivity, but it's unknown when it'll launch.

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    How I gave my audio recordings an instant quality boost with this handy tool

    If you're looking for a reliable and flexible way to record audio, the Tascam DR-60DmkII has nearly every feature you'll need.

  • Cambridge Audio launches Melomania M100 earbuds for true music lovers

    Not content with launching a new music streamer, Cambridge Audio is ramping up its product launches with a new true wireless in the Melomania M100. They're the first Cambridge Audio headphones to support Active Noise-Cancellation, with an ambitious spec that's less expensive than you would have thought in light of what you get. Cambridge has taken on feedback from the Melomania Touch and improved the intuitiveness and responsiveness of the touch controls, which we're all for considering...