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Rumor: Apple presently in talks with Medicare providers to bring subsidized Apple Watch to at-risk seniors

The Apple Watch could be coming to a Medicare plan near you. Apple is presently rumored to be in talks with at least three private Medicare plans to subsidize the Apple Watch for at-risk seniors. The Medicare insurers, which have yet to be publicly named, are said to be looking at options to subsidize the […]

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Accessory battery Hardware iPhone Lightning News

Apple releases Smart Battery Cases for iPhone XS, XS Max, XR models, complete with Qi Wireless features

Because Smart Battery Cases are useful. Apple on Tuesday released new Smart Battery Cases designed for its 2018 iPhone lineup, including the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. The units are available in black or white, priced at $129 each, and are designed to add extra battery life to the device. The cases are similar […]

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Finance News retail

Netflix announces largest-ever price hike for streaming packages

You’ll soon be paying a bit more for your Netflix streaming package. Netflix announced its biggest ever price increase since it launched its streaming service 12-years-ago. Its most popular streaming plan will now cost $13, the company said Tuesday. The prices will increase between 13 percent and 18 percent, with its most popular plan jumping […]

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Apple Music Hardware HomePod News retail

HomePod to launch in Hong Kong and China on Friday, January 18th

Apple on Sunday announced that its HomePod smart speaker will launch in Hong Kong and China of Friday, January 18th. The unit will retail for 2,799 yuan in China and HK$2,799 in Hong Kong from Apple.com, Apple Stores, and authorized resellers. Apple had previously announced that the HomePod would launch in China and Hong Kong […]

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Bluetooth Health News wireless

Wi-Fi, similar signals don’t cause cancer

And now for a bit of good news: Apparently Wi-Fi and similar signals don’t cause cancer. Per an article over on HowStuffWorks, everyday devices such as Wi-Fi routers, smartphones, tablets, and computers are unable to cause cancer, and would be unable to do so without rewriting the basic laws of physics and biology. The piece, […]