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A memo spotted by MacRumors indicated Apple Stores and Authorized Service Providers will be able to buy speakers as standalone components for the 14-inch and 16-inch M4 MacBook Pro with the M4 family of chips. A source added it’ll be an option for repairs on earlier MacBook Pro models with Apple silicon as well.

Until now, the speaker repair process entailed replacing the whole top case, including



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In its heyday, I used the PlayStation Portable (PSP) obsessively, but I haven't been pulled in by other handheld devices — no, not even the Nintendo Switch. That could change in the future as Sony is reportedly developing a new portable console that would offer games directly on-device, Bloomberg reports

Yes, the handheld device will allegedly have games right on the device, so you won't have to



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I usually shop at Trader Joe's for my family and Whole Foods for my private-chef clients.
  • As a private chef, I turn to Trader Joe's for all of my pantry staples, which cost me about $60.
  • I took that same budget to Whole Foods to see how the grocer compared.
  • I wasn't able to get nearly as much at Whole Foods, so I'll stick to Tra



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Glen Powell and Brisket the dog.
  • Glen Powell is the latest Hollywood star to get his own look-alike contest.
  • It was held in the actor's hometown of Austin, Texas, and the actor appeared via video message.
  • Powell included a cameo in his next movie as a last-minute addition to the competition's prize.

Glen Powell is the latest A-list star to get his own look-alike competition



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North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin at a military parade in Pyongyang in June.
  • The comments were made by Kurt Campbell, the US deputy secretary of state.
  • China may fear the alliance could bring US allies in East Asia closer together.
  • North Korea is providing crucial support to Russia in Ukraine, and is getting favors in return.

China is increasingly


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Whether you were defying gravity or battling Colosseum sharks this weekend, chances are you were watching either Wicked or Gladiator II — the so-called "Glicked" pair smashed the box office in their opening weekend.

Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the musical starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande debuted in the U.S. this weekend, making $114 million at the domestic box office and $164 million



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Apple AirPods Max

Apple is not working on a new version of AirPods Max. Sorry.

This is according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who mentioned it in his latest "Power On" newsletter.

In September 2024, the company technically launched a new version of AirPods Max, but they're essentially the same as the previous model, with the only notable change being the switch from Lightning port to USB-C.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and other executives to discuss supply chain and trade issues.
  • Apple CEO Tim Cook is visiting China for the third time this year.
  • Cook attended discussions focused on supply chain and trade issues, per Bloomberg.
  • China is one of Apple's largest producers and most important markets.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is



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An American Airlines Boeing 777.
  • An American Airlines flight returned to São Paulo after turbulence injured a passenger.
  • The airline said there were more than 200 people on board, and the seatbelt sign was on.
  • Several carriers have changed protocols because of rising concerns about turbulence.

An American Airlines passenger was taken to hospital after their