Macworld The iPad is a capable device for both art and productivity, but it becomes a stronger proposition in both areas if you have a good stylus to hand. Whether you’re sketching a new building design, taking notes during a work meeting or designing graphics, a stylus is a game-changer. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Whether you have a MacBook Air or a Mac mini, you can always use more ports. And today’s deal turns one port into seven with this ultra-portable dock on sale for a whopping 60 percent off: Amazon is selling the Baseus 7-in-1 USB-C Docking Station for $16, a savings of $23 and the best price we’ve ever seen. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Following a brief sojourn at the top of the table, Apple has dropped down to the number-two spot (by units shipped) in the global smartphone market. According to IDC’s figures for the first quarter of 2024, Samsung has moved back to the top position with 60.1 million shipments, a market share of 20.8 percent. Apple is in second place with 50.1 million (17. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsFast standards on every portFour USB-C data ports with three at 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2)8K video output (up to 30Hz)85W of passthrough power over USB-CWell-labeled ports ConsNo dedicated Micro SD slotOur VerdictThe Satechi USB-C Multiport 8K dock provides four USB-C data ports (three at 10Gbps USB 3. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple ships a simple but effective charging cable with the Apple Watch that will fast-charge an Apple Watch Series 7 or later (Watch 8/9, Watch Ultra 1/2). ...   Mac Central

Macworld Son, your mother and I want to talk to you about AI. No, don’t get up. Look, we don’t want you to learn about it on the streets. Because it’s an ugly business. The Macalope probably doesn’t have to detail the many problems with AI. First of all, it’s a misnomer. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Microsoft 365 puts all the most useful apps you and your family need in the cloud, so you can tap into them anywhere. This Microsoft 365 Family subscription gives you 15 months of access for six people, with an extra 20% off with code ENJOY20 through April 21. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Everyone deserves a little R&R. Unfortunately, planning a vacation or any other trip can prove to be costly, especially when you consider airfare alone. However, you can make travel planning more affordable with Matt’s Flights. Through April 21, a this lifetime subscription to the Matt’s Flights Premium Plan is on sale for only $79.97 (reg. $1800). ...   Mac Central

Macworld While Apple silicon has done great things for the Mac, Apple has yet to settle on a predictable update cycle for its Mac lineup. Along with shifting release schedules, each generation of chips has skipped a model without a clear reason why. The Mac Pro and high-end Mac mini never got the M1 chip. The iMac completely skipped the M2. ...   Mac Central

Macworld iPhone owners feeling skeptical about the reliability of AI may be pleased to hear that Apple’s take on the technology will probably work on device rather than via the cloud. Initially, at any rate. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman made the revelation in the Q&A portion of this week’s Power On newsletter. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. ...   Mac Central

Macworld You’ve spent hours working on an Excel workbook on a MacBook, but now it’s gone. Or, when you exit an Excel file, you unintentionally select “Don’t Save”. Is this to say that your entire effort has been in vain? This article systematically explains how to recover lost Excel files on a Mac. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Whether you’re looking to host a spring dinner party or summer picnic, you’ll likely need food, decorations, furniture, and other goods. Rather than sprint across town to different stores to grab what you need, you can streamline your shopping needs for fun events and daily essentials by shopping at Costco. ...   Mac Central

Imaginando has announced the release of BAM 1.1.0, an update to its beatmaker software. Designed for macOS, Windows, and iOS, this update integrates new functionalities such as audio clip... Read More   KVR Audio

HoRNet has updated Sleek, their resonance suppressor plugin, to version 1.1.0. This release includes the following improvements and fixes: Added delta mode to listen only for the... Read More   KVR Audio

Plugin Alliance, part of Native Instruments, has released Battalion, a new drum machine developed by Unfiltered Audio. Battalion delivers the color and control of iconic... Read More   KVR Audio

Akai has announced the release of Ring The Alarm, co-developed with AIR. Originating in the vibrant dance halls of Jamaica, the iconic Dub Siren, a creation born from a simple... Read More   KVR Audio

MusicDevelopments has updated RapidComposer to version 5.2.1. This update brings workflow and usability improvements and two bug fixes. Improvements:... Read More   KVR Audio

Nightfox Audio has released two new additions to its product line: Everything Acoustic and Retro Synthstack. Nightfox Audio says both are created with the needs of music producers, beat... Read More   KVR Audio

WAVDSP has announced the release of a new VST3, AU and AAX plugin for macOS and Windows called WD Enhancer: WD Enhancer, advanced neural network technology, meticulously crafted... Read More   KVR Audio

discoDSP Bliss sampler is a performance sampler that can be used as a virtual instrument in AAX, VST, VST3, and AU formats. With its scalable and themeable GUI, 8 macro assignments,... Read More   KVR Audio

SampleScience has announced the release of DMXtreme Kits, a drum module plugin inspired by the Oberheim DMX and DX drum machines. The DMX and DX are re-imagined in this plugin... Read More   KVR Audio

iPhone, iPad / Education / Chords and Scales: Temperaments: Tune your music and your ears. Temperaments is an application for learning about musical tunings and temperaments used throughout history. Want to play Bach in a tuning he actually used? Would you like to try early music as it was heard...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Courses: Learn piano faster with Piano Marvel! The fun and easy way to learn to play your favorite songs. Whether you are studying with a teacher or want to learn on your own, Piano Marvel will help you learn how to read music and play your favorite piano songs!...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: Simple Ukulele Tuner + Ukulele Lessons Want to learn how to play and tune the ukulele? Kala Ukulele app is the fastest and easiest way to learn ukulele basics, tabs, and chords. Our “Learn to playâ€? learning path was built to assist you in every aspect of the...   440Software