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Google Chrome 108 to add Energy Saver features for Mac, Windows, and Chrome notebooks

This could come in handy. With version 108 of the Google Chrome web browser, Google is introducing Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes to improve the browser’s performance and extend battery life, respectively. If users head to Settings, they’ll see a new “Performance” menu in the sidebar. The Memory Saver “frees up memory from inactive […]

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Regulatory filings point to larger batteries on AirPods Pro 2 earbuds

Sometimes it’s the regulatory filings that tell you the really good stuff about a new product. According to a series of regulatory filings, the longer battery life of the AirPods Pro 2 batteries can be attributed to physically larger batteries. Compared to the first-generation AirPods Pro, Apple says that the second-generation model features an additional […]

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Zoom updated to 5.9.3, resolves issue which kept Mac users’ mics remaining active after calls ended

If you haven’t updated your Mac’s version of Zoom, it’s time to do so. A Zoom update appears to fix a bug that stopped a Mac’s mic from being disabled after a meeting had ended. Version 5.9.3 of the videoconferencing software is out now, and it’s easy enough to install. A Zoom representative confirmed the issue […]

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Apple’s U.S. education storefront now requires proof of active status in order to obtain discounts

Apple has begun requiring that customers within the United States verify that they’re currently active students, teachers, or staff members at educational institutions in order to access educational discounts on products. As the store was accessible to all, some customers may have used it even if they weren’t an education customer, which likely led Apple […]

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Apple Watch battery life, CPU specs leaked

Some Apple Watch battery specs may have just surfaced. Per 9to5Mac, sources with knowledge of the Apple Watch’s development have stated the specific performance targets Apple wants to achieve for the Apple Watch battery, but the actual numbers may fall short of those targets. According to sources, Apple opted to use a relatively powerful processor […]