The Connectivity Standards Alliance has released Matter 1.3, featuring new device categories and improvements. The update brings new possibilities for smart home devices. Meanwhile, Ridge MagSafe has launched a new wallet, and Brilliant has faced challenges.

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Apple Music has unveiled its countdown of the best 100 albums, selected by its team and industry professionals. The list is available on Apple Music's microsite, featuring a curated selection of albums from various genres and eras.

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iPads can be used as digital audio workstations, but recording podcasts separately for hosts and guests is challenging. Logic Pro is an audio editing app for iPads, offering a range of audio editing options for various needs and budgets.

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Apple's upgraded M3 14-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD is on sale for $1,599. The laptop features Apple's M3 chip with an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, and comes with fast and free 2-day shipping.

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Data brokers gather and sell user information, making it easily accessible online. This leads to spam calls and robocalls. Online data removal services can help end this issue by removing personal information from the internet.

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The M4 iPad Pro's alleged benchmarks show a significant performance boost, with two variants of the nine-core M4 chip offering good performance to consumers. The M4 generation consists of two versions, with initial benchmarks claiming powerful performance.

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The Gamma emulator, a free emulator of the original Sony PlayStation, was released on the iOS and iPad App Stores on May 11th. It allows customizable on-screen controller skins and supports Bluetooth controllers, similar to the Delta emulator.

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Best Buy offers the M3 MacBook Air for $949 with a Plus membership, a $100 discount from the standard price. The deal is available for a limited time and is exclusive to Plus members, who pay $49.99 for the membership.

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Staff at the Apple Store in Short Pump Town Center, Virginia, voted against unionization, rejecting an effort led by the Communication Workers of America. The vote was filed on April 8, with operations lead John Nagy confirming the outcome.

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UPS used fake iPhones and AirPods to catch thieves stealing Apple products from a store in Emeryville, California. The thieves were caught on camera and the stolen items were recovered.

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