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You can connect AirPods to a Mac using the "Bluetooth" menu on your computer. There are two ways to connect your AirPods to a Mac, depending upon how you're already using the AirPods. How to connect your AirPods to a Mac if you don't use them on an iPhoneIf your AirPods aren't already connected to your iPhone, you can connect them directly to your Mac. Stefan Ionescu/InsiderHow to connect your AirPods to your Mac if you already use them on your iPhoneYour AirPods are designed to connect to your Mac automatically if you are using the same Apple ID on your Mac and iPhone. Quick tip: If your AirPods connect but won't remain connected, please read our guide on how to fix AirPods that keep disconnecting.

☆ Qualcomm forecasts earnings below estimates as smartphone market weakens
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 2 (Reuters) - Smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) forecast first-quarter revenue and profit below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday as its chip business was slammed by slowing demand for mobile phones in the face of surging prices globally. That in turn led to a 12% drop in smartphone unit shipments in the third quarter ended September, according to Counterpoint Research. Qualcomm expects a low double-digit percentage decline in handset volumes this year, compared with its prior forecast of a mid-single-digit percentage drop. The company forecast current-quarter revenue in the range of $9.2 billion and $10 billion, compared with analysts' estimates of $12.02 billion, according to Refinitiv data. It expects adjusted earnings per share to be between $2.25 and $2.45, compared with analysts' expectations of $3.42.

☆ After deadly Halloween crush, lost shoes await owners in Seoul
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The deadly crush in the nearby nightlife district Itaewon happened after tens of thousands gathered for Halloween celebrations Saturday evening. Most of the victims were women and many of them were missing shoes, which experts say reflects the force of a crowd surge that stripped footwear from their feet in the crush. Some 250 pairs of shoes at the gym are part of a huge collection of abandoned items found in Itaewon following the tragedy. As of Tuesday afternoon, 156 people were confirmed dead and 151 were being treated for injuries, with 29 of them in critical condition. Officials say 26 of the dead were foreign nationals, including five Iranians, four Chinese, four Russians, two Americans and two Japanese citizens.

☆ Our guide to semiconductor companies and how their chips run our everyday lives
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +17 min

Semiconductor companies are also in the news a lot lately, whether it's the U.S. government cracking down on chip exports to China or innovations in connected cars and artificial intelligence. Since these companies don't need to invest in expensive fabrication facilities, they can run a more agile asset-light business model. Memory : The two main categories of memory chips are NAND and DRAM. Examples include those used for 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, radiofrequency chips, near field communication chips (NFC), application-specific integrated circuit chips (ASICs), and so on. These chips are made by companies like Qualcomm, Marvell Technology, Broadcom (AVGO), ON Semiconductor, NXP Semiconductor (NXPI), and others.

☆ Target's early Black Friday 2022 deals are now live
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

Target’s Black Friday sale is currently live and includes discounts on brands like Apple, KitchenAid and Nintendo, as well as Target-exclusive brands like Threshold and Casaluna. SKIP AHEAD Best Target Black Friday deals | Best Target Black Friday sales | Target Holiday Price Match GuaranteeEvery Sunday leading up to Thanksgiving, Target is releasing a new batch of deals, which you can browse online and in stores. Best Target Black Friday deals to shop nowBased on our previous coverage and Select reader interest, we rounded up some of the best deals from Target’s Black Friday sale, using Honey and CamelCamelCamel to ensure their discounts are at historical lows. When do Target’s Black Friday deals go live? There are two types of deals you can shop during Target’s Black Friday sale:Weeklong Black Friday Deal s, which debut every Sunday through Thanksgiving weekend.

☆ I bought an iPhone 13 after using Android smartphones for nearly 10 years — here are the pros and cons of each
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( Asonta Benetti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The calculator app is painfully simplistic and poorly designedLike most people, I haven't owned a physical calculator since math class many years ago. I also miss how on my Android I could easily access my history of calculations in the calculator app. I was impressed by the Apple Stocks app and use it dailyWhen switching over from my Android, I had to re-download all my apps. I don't use many apps daily, but I did need a stocks app to keep an eye on my investments. I was pleasantly surprised I could scratch it from my download list because Apple's built-in Stocks app is very user-friendly.

☆ 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' actor said Tesla 'lost a customer' after his car was stuck in a parking garage for days after his key fob broke
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Glenn Howerton said his Tesla was stuck in a parking garage for over 24 hours after his key fob broke. The actor detailed a frustrating experience where Tesla support failed to help him start the car. Bio" star Glenn Howerton detailed a frustrating experience where his Tesla was stuck in a parking garage for over 24-hours in a podcast on Monday. AP/Carlos OsorioHowerton said he was forced to leave the car at the parking garage overnight after replacing the battery for the key failed to fix the issue. He also found it near-impossible to get in contact with Tesla's support teams.

Depending on the phone model and OS, airplane mode may disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but it won't turn off GPS. Though your phone's location services should work while in airplane mode, your phone can't be tracked by outside devices or services. Your phone's airplane mode is designed to disable wireless signals that might interfere with the sensitive electronic systems on an airplane. With rare exception, though, airplane mode doesn't interfere with your ability to use GPS for location services on your phone. Does airplane mode turn off location services on your phone?

☆ Hearing aids: Americans can now buy them over the counter
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Jen Christensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

He saw an audiologist who said he needed hearing aids, but they would have cost him more than $6,000. On Monday, for the first time, adults with mild to moderate hearing loss in the US will be able to buy over-the-counter hearing aids. Now, instead of getting a prescription and having a custom fitting with a hearing health professional, adults can buy hearing aids directly from a store or online. Why hearing aids matterHearing aids aren’t just nice to have; they are essential for physical and mental health. Hearing aids are different than glasses; it can take your brain up to four weeks to adjust to hearing in a new way.

☆ Lufthansa just revealed its new first class suites with closeable doors where passengers can dine at a restaurant-style table on caviar
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-15 | by ( Brady Macdonald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

New first class suites, business class suites, and economy class sleeper seats will debut in 2023 as part of Lufthansa's nearly $2.5 billion investment in premium products and services. The new first class and business class suites are being rolled out as part of Lufthansa's new "Allegris" premium product line on long-haul routes. LufthansaFor the first time in Lufthansa's history, the first class suites will have closeable doors that nearly reach the ceiling. Every Lufthansa first class suite will have a large personal wardrobe for storage during the flight. First class suite passengers can sit restaurant-style across from each other at a large dining table.

If your Apple Watch isn't pairing, you'll see a red iPhone icon or red X on your watch face. When your Apple Watch isn't paired to your iPhone, the number of features it has decreases dramatically. The good news is that — in most cases — Apple Watch pairing issues can be fixed in a matter of minutes. Unpair your iPhone and Apple Watch, then pair them againIn the Watch app on your iPhone, tap All Watches, the information button next to your Apple Watch, then Unpair Apple Watch. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/InsiderNow everything should be just like new, and you'll be able to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone.

☆ Bose's bluetooth speaker makes it easy to bring music everywhere
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Katrina Liu | Katrina Liu Is A Digital Editorial For Select. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

During my junior year of high school, my parents gifted me a Bose Bluetooth speaker that I still use today. The sound quality of this speaker is both fantastic and consistent, in my experience. Since my speaker is five years old, Bose has come out with a newer version of it: the SoundLink Revolve+ II Bluetooth speaker. After seeing how well my speaker has held up over the years, my friend got the Revolve+ II over the summer, and she loves it. While it is a little larger compared to the Soundlink Revolve II, it’s still an easily transportable size at 1.3 pounds.

☆ Prime Day 2022 ends tonight: 80+ best deals to shop ahead of Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +17 min

Prime Early Access Sale: The best dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 2,378 reviews on AmazonThis indoor gardening system allows you to grow herbs indoors year round. 4.6-star average rating from 72,050 reviews on AmazonThe Keurig K-Mini is one of our favorite single-serve coffee makers. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

☆ Amazon October Prime Day: 50+ best deals to shop ahead of Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. Prime Early Access Sale: The best dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 2,378 reviews on AmazonThis indoor gardening system allows you to grow herbs indoors year round. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

Amazon’s second Prime Day-like sale this year is now on — for the first time in Prime Day history. Prime Early Access Sale: The best deals on products at their lowest price everBelow, we’re sharing the best products — based on our previous coverage and reporting — that are at their lowest price ever during the Early Access Prime Sale. 4.7-star average rating from 522,925 reviews on AmazonAmazon's smart plug is designed to be compact so it won't block a second wall outlet, the brand says. It has a 5,000mAh battery that, according to the brand, should last for more than a day on a single charge. 4.4-star average rating from 618 reviews on AmazonUnlike razors that only trim hair at the skin’s surface, epilators remove hair from the roots.

☆ October Prime Day: 45+ best deals from Crest, Keurig and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +14 min

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. Prime Early Access Sale: The best dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.6-star average rating from 72,050 reviews on AmazonThe Keurig K-Mini is one of our favorite single-serve coffee makers. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

The Amazon Prime Early Access Sale has entered its second and final day and deals are still going strong. In fact, we're seeing excellent all-time low prices that beat out the best deals we found during the first Amazon Prime Day in July. For more deals, check out our main Prime Day deals liveblog, deals under $50 roundup, and up-to-the-minute Prime lightning deals coverage. Currently down to just under $100, this is the best price we've seen for it in months. Amazon Luna ControllerAmazon$39.99 from Amazon Originally $69.99 Save 43%Amazon's Wi-Fi-enabled controller is designed for the Amazon Luna cloud gaming service.

Deal Amazon Kindle Oasis (8GB) Amazon revolutionized the e-reader with the Kindle Oasis' daring design, great page-turn buttons, sharp screen, and giant ebook library. Great Price Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K streams video in 4K straight to your TV. Limited-Time Deal Amazon Luna Controller Amazon's Wi-Fi-enabled controller is designed for the Amazon Luna cloud gaming service. Prime member exclusive $39.99 from Amazon Originally $69.99 Save 43%Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Prime member exclusive $39.99 from Amazon Originally $69.99 Save 43%Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt.

☆ Google is selling its first Pixel Watch with Fitbit technology, but it's too little, too late
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

It's called Pixel Watch, and consumers can find it on store shelves starting Thursday. The Pixel Watch starts at $350 for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and $400 for 4G LTE. The new Apple Watch SE is just $250 and has the same main features as the Pixel Watch. Google's Pixel Watch is the company's premium watch, whereas the Apple Watch SE and Galaxy Watch 5 are base models. Here's what you need to know before buying the new Pixel Watch and what I noticed about the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro phones.

☆ Amazon Prime Day deal: Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Control is just $17
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Select Staff | Select Staff On Nbc News | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting a second Prime Day-like event in a single year. One popular gadget in particular, the Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Control Wi-Fi- and Bluetooth-enabled garage control hub, is on sale at Amazon for its lowest price ever. It’s perfect for people prone to leaving (or thinking they left) their garage door open. Its sensor allows you to control and monitor your garage door via the MyQ app. The Prime Early Access Sale is similar to Prime Day (the sale started by Amazon in 2015), but this October event kicks off early holiday shopping.

☆ 10+ deals at their lowest price ever during October Prime Day 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Morgan Greenwald | Morgan Greenwald Is A Senior Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

This is the best kind of deja vu: Amazon’s second Prime Day-like sale this year is now on — for the first time in Prime Day history. The Prime Early Access Sale (running through Oct. 12) has sitewide savings for Prime members on categories from skin care and home goods to tech and fitness equipment. To help you make the most of the fleeting shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Prime Day deals live on Amazon that offer top products at their lowest price ever, plus highlighted other notable deals from counter sales at other retailers. Prime Early Access Sale: The best deals on products at their lowest price everBelow, we’re sharing the best products — based on our previous coverage and reporting — that are at their lowest price ever during the Early Access Prime Sale. It has a 5,000mAh battery that, according to the brand, should last for more than a day on a single charge.

☆ October Prime Day 2022: 20+ deals from KitchenAid, Keurig and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Zoe Malin | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. Prime Early Access Sale: The best dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.6-star average rating from 72,008 reviews on AmazonThe Keurig K-Mini is one of our favorite single-serve coffee makers. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

☆ Amazon Prime Early Access Sale: 20+ deals under $25
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. SKIP AHEAD Prime Day sales under $25 on Amazon | Prime Day sales at other retailersWhether you’re upgrading your skin care routine or looking for new tech accessories, Amazon is offering notable discounts on thousands of items during the Prime Early Access Sale, many of which are affordably priced at under $25. Prime Early Access Sale: The best deals under $25Below, we’re sharing the best deals under $25 from the Prime Early Access Sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales under $25 on AmazonHere are the best October Prime Day sales under $25 on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

☆ 10+ best deals under $100 from Amazon's October Prime Day sale
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. SKIP AHEAD Prime Day sales under $100 on Amazon | Prime Day sales at other retailersThough you’ll find plenty of notable discounts on small kitchen appliances, tech accessories, floor care and more during the Prime Early Access Sale, you don’t have to splurge to get a good deal. The best October Prime Day deals under $100Below, we’re sharing the best deals under $100 from the Prime Early Access Salebased on our previous coverage and reporting. The best October Prime Day sales under $100 on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales under $100 on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. The best October Prime Day sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

The second sale — dubbed the Prime Early Access Sale— runs through Oct. 12 and offers sitewide savings for Prime members on popular categories ranging from skin care and home goods to tech and fitness equipment. SKIP AHEAD Prime Early Access tech sales on Amazon | Tech sales at other retailersWhether you’re shopping for cool products for your tech-loving friends or just looking for some great deals for yourself, you’ll find notable discounts on TVs, headphones, laptops, smartwatches, tech accessories and more during the Prime Early Access Sale. The best Prime Early Access Sale tech dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale on tech products based on our previous coverage and reporting. Prime Early Access Sale: Best tech sales on AmazonHere are the best tech sales on Amazon right now during the Prime Early Access Sale that we think you’ll want to know about. Prime Early Access Sale: Best tech sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering tech sales we recommend.

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