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The big 2024 iPad line up refresh is here

Apple drops the M4 processor into iPad Pro before anything else, plus an all-new Apple Pencil, new iPad Air, and a price drop on the base iPad. A big day for the tablet.

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MacBook Air gets M3 boost: Apple has dropped the M3 update for MacBook Air today across both 13-inch and 15-inch models. Along with some speed bumps, the big win for power users is that the M3 models offer support for two external monitors when the lid is closed, which is sometimes the one reason some folks feel like they 'must' go for a Pro. M3 models also get a Wi-Fi 6E upgrade. M3 models start from $1,799.

M2 MacBook Air options remain available in the range and now start from $1,599.

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I've said it before, I'll say it again. Twelve South does great accessories, and the TimePorter is a winner for Apple Watch users who like to change up their bands. I regularly swap between a sports band for running and a leather strap for work mode. My biggest concern is that my cats could decide it's a cat toy, so I'd definitely want to put this inside the wardrobe door. Get it for $49.95.

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I've been a fan of Twelve South accessories since I first saw their BookBook for the original iPad. Well their first ever product was the BookArc, a lovely way to store a MacBook upright when plugged into a desktop setup.

They've now launched the BookArc Flex, a gorgeous update that makes it easier to use as well. The first version needed you to swap inserts to suit different MacBooks (Air vs Pro), but the new version 'flexes' to suit the size needed. Looks great and it'll hit stores in the next few months.

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Make spatial videos for your family's science fiction future

Apple's iOS 17.2 update enables Spatial Video capture on iPhone 15 Pro models. Your descendants will thank you for using it.

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Games

Fortnite finally free on iPhone? Thank Xbox Cloud Gaming

Microsoft has opened up free access to its Xbox Cloud Gaming in a partnership with Epic to stream Fortnite to your iPhone or iPad.

Fortnite finally free on iPhone? Thank Xbox Cloud Gaming
Computers

The best budget laptops for 2022

We've selected 5 of the best budget laptops you can buy in 2022 that tackle work, school, and gaming at an affordable price.

The best budget laptops for 2022
Technology

The 5 best budget phones in 2022

We've assessed the market to pick the five best budget phones that balance performance and price to offer amazing value.

The 5 best budget phones in 2022
Technology

Apple AirPods are on Amazon at their best prices yet

Both AirPods and AirPods Pro are seeing significant discounts on Amazon, making it a great time to buy.

Apple AirPods are on Amazon at their best prices yet
Computers

The best laptops for work, gaming and more

Agreed upon by experts around the world, these are the best laptops you can get, including the best budget laptop and best gaming laptop.

The best laptops for work, gaming and more
Technology

The best phones right now

Real recommendations top to bottom. The best phones money can buy: the best iPhone, best Android, best budget phones and the best cheap as chips smartphone for under $200.

The best phones right now
Networks

Nanoleaf to expand Thread support for Apple HomeKit

Nanoleaf's smart lights will soon offer enhanced connectivity for Apple HomeKit devices via Thread, a speedy and reliable smart home network protocol.

Nanoleaf to expand Thread support for Apple HomeKit
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How to backup and restore a new Apple Watch correctly

Backing up, updating and transferring your settings to a new Apple Watch is a confusing mess. Here's how to get it done properly.

How to backup and restore a new Apple Watch correctly
Byteside Podcast

It's about time (the podcast is back)

It's been too long but the Byteside podcast is back for a catch up on what we've been watching and playing, plus WWDC and the Fastly mess.

It's about time (the podcast is back)
Technology

Apple WWDC keynote shows off all the new hotness for iOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS Monterey

Here's our first very quick look at the features that jumped out during the opening keynote of Apple WWDC 2021.

Apple WWDC keynote shows off all the new hotness for iOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS Monterey
Media

Internet Explorer: 1995-2022

Microsoft draws the line, Google Reader is back (kind of), Twitter admits image crops were biased, and lots more in today's news round up.

Internet Explorer: 1995-2022

Aussies #sendit to Cloud9

PentanetGG's big win, NBN Co's big fail, smart parking for NSW, Apple lossless (and Amazon's too), plus Boyega, Magic and more.

Aussies #sendit to Cloud9
Art & Culture

Apple's new Pride Watch band is more than an empty gesture

While I'm largely against the corporatisation of Pride, I still love the Apple Watch Pride band because it's more than an empty gesture.

Apple's new Pride Watch band is more than an empty gesture
Computers

Intel NUC vs M1 Mac mini: which machine reigns supreme?

The new Mac Mini with an M1 chip has a lot of firepower. So how does it stack up against Intel's Hades Canyon gamer NUC? We run the tests.

Intel NUC vs M1 Mac mini: which machine reigns supreme?
Security

The little helicopter that could

The ACCC lets rural presses work together against the tech giants, AFP tackles local scammers, the Martian helicopter rules, and loads more.

The little helicopter that could