Month: May 2024

Google Will Disable Classic Extensions in Chrome in the Coming Months

Google has published an update on the deprecation timeline of so-called Manifest V2 extensions in the Chrome web browser. Starting this June, Chrome will inform users with classic extensions about the deprecation. From a report: Manifests are rulesets for extensions. They define the capabilities of extensions. When Google published the initial Manifest V3 draft, it was criticized heavily for it. This initial draft had significant impact on content blockers, privacy extensions, and many other extension types. Many called it the end of adblockers in Chrome because of that. In the years that followed, Google postponed the introduction and updated the draft several times to address some of these concerns.

Despite all the changes, Manifest V3 is still limiting certain capabilities. The developer of uBlock Origin listed some of these on GitHub. According to the information, current uBlock Origin capabilities such as dynamic filtering, certain per-site switches, or regex-based filters are not supported by Manifest V3. The release of uBlock Origin Minus highlights this. It is a Manifest V3 extension, but limited in comparison to the Manifest V2-based uBlock Origin.

Read more of this story at Slashdot.

Google has published an update on the deprecation timeline of so-called Manifest V2 extensions in the Chrome web browser. Starting this June, Chrome will inform users with classic extensions about the deprecation. From a report: Manifests are rulesets for extensions. They define the capabilities of extensions. When Google published the initial Manifest V3 draft, it was criticized heavily for it. This initial draft had significant impact on content blockers, privacy extensions, and many other extension types. Many called it the end of adblockers in Chrome because of that. In the years that followed, Google postponed the introduction and updated the draft several times to address some of these concerns.

Despite all the changes, Manifest V3 is still limiting certain capabilities. The developer of uBlock Origin listed some of these on GitHub. According to the information, current uBlock Origin capabilities such as dynamic filtering, certain per-site switches, or regex-based filters are not supported by Manifest V3. The release of uBlock Origin Minus highlights this. It is a Manifest V3 extension, but limited in comparison to the Manifest V2-based uBlock Origin.

Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPad Pro From GRID Studio

For this week’s giveaway, we’ve teamed up with GRID Studio to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an iPad Pro. For those unfamiliar with GRID Studio, it is a small company that crafts art out of old, discarded Apple products.

GRID Studio buys and recycles old electronics, taking them apart and arranging each component carefully under a glass frame. Their work turns a hodgepodge of parts into display pieces designed for Apple enthusiasts who want to own a piece of Apple’s history.

The $400 GRID 1 is perhaps GRID Studio’s most iconic offering, featuring the original Apple iPhone from 2007. The GRID 1 includes all of the components of the first ‌iPhone‌, complete with labeling and interesting facts like all of GRID’s pieces. The original ‌iPhone‌’s unmistakable housing is displayed next to the button, headphone socket, speaker, logic board, ear piece, and other components, and it’s particularly interesting because it was before the days when Apple started making its own chips.

The GRID 4S is an affordable way to get a piece of GRID Studio’s art, as it’s on sale for $99 this week. The GRID 4S was the final ‌iPhone‌ that was introduced while Steve Jobs was still alive, and the first ‌iPhone‌ Tim Cook launched without Jobs. The “S” stood for Siri, and it was the first ‌iPhone‌ that included the ‌Siri‌ personal assistant.

For Mac fans, the $600 GRID MacBook Air showcases the first-generation MacBook Air that Apple released, and it is one of GRID Studio’s larger pieces at 30 inches by 18.5 inches. At the time, the 2008 ‌MacBook Air‌ was marketed world’s thinnest notebook computer, and it is definitely one of Apple’s most well-known later-stage Macs.

The GRID ‌MacBook Air‌ has the machine’s display at the top, followed by all of the interior components, and then the keyboard and trackpad combo. The hard drive, fan, network card, and MagSafe components are all neatly displayed, and it’s a fun look at some vintage components that Apple has long since abandoned.

We have an 11-inch ‌iPad Pro‌ for one MacRumors reader. To enter to win, use the widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winner(s) and send the prize(s). You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, following us on Instagram, following us on Threads, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page.

Due to the complexities of international laws regarding giveaways, only U.S. residents who are 18 years or older, UK residents who are 18 years or older, and Canadian residents (excluding Quebec) who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory are eligible to enter. All federal, state, provincial, and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. To offer feedback or get more information on the giveaway restrictions, please refer to our Site Feedback section, as that is where discussion of the rules will be redirected.

GRID Studio Giveaway
The contest will run from today (May 31) at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time through 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on June 7. The winner will be chosen randomly on or shortly after June 7 and will be contacted by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond and provide a shipping address before a new winner is chosen.Tag: GiveawayThis article, “MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPad Pro From GRID Studio” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

For this week’s giveaway, we’ve teamed up with GRID Studio to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an iPad Pro. For those unfamiliar with GRID Studio, it is a small company that crafts art out of old, discarded Apple products.

GRID Studio buys and recycles old electronics, taking them apart and arranging each component carefully under a glass frame. Their work turns a hodgepodge of parts into display pieces designed for Apple enthusiasts who want to own a piece of Apple’s history.

The $400 GRID 1 is perhaps GRID Studio’s most iconic offering, featuring the original Apple iPhone from 2007. The GRID 1 includes all of the components of the first ‌iPhone‌, complete with labeling and interesting facts like all of GRID’s pieces. The original ‌iPhone‌’s unmistakable housing is displayed next to the button, headphone socket, speaker, logic board, ear piece, and other components, and it’s particularly interesting because it was before the days when Apple started making its own chips.

The GRID 4S is an affordable way to get a piece of GRID Studio’s art, as it’s on sale for $99 this week. The GRID 4S was the final ‌iPhone‌ that was introduced while Steve Jobs was still alive, and the first ‌iPhone‌ Tim Cook launched without Jobs. The “S” stood for Siri, and it was the first ‌iPhone‌ that included the ‌Siri‌ personal assistant.

For Mac fans, the $600 GRID MacBook Air showcases the first-generation MacBook Air that Apple released, and it is one of GRID Studio’s larger pieces at 30 inches by 18.5 inches. At the time, the 2008 ‌MacBook Air‌ was marketed world’s thinnest notebook computer, and it is definitely one of Apple’s most well-known later-stage Macs.

The GRID ‌MacBook Air‌ has the machine’s display at the top, followed by all of the interior components, and then the keyboard and trackpad combo. The hard drive, fan, network card, and MagSafe components are all neatly displayed, and it’s a fun look at some vintage components that Apple has long since abandoned.

We have an 11-inch ‌iPad Pro‌ for one MacRumors reader. To enter to win, use the widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winner(s) and send the prize(s). You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, following us on Instagram, following us on Threads, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page.

Due to the complexities of international laws regarding giveaways, only U.S. residents who are 18 years or older, UK residents who are 18 years or older, and Canadian residents (excluding Quebec) who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory are eligible to enter. All federal, state, provincial, and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. To offer feedback or get more information on the giveaway restrictions, please refer to our Site Feedback section, as that is where discussion of the rules will be redirected.

The contest will run from today (May 31) at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time through 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on June 7. The winner will be chosen randomly on or shortly after June 7 and will be contacted by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond and provide a shipping address before a new winner is chosen.

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Record Low Prices Hit 10th Gen iPad and M2 iPad Air, Plus Sonos and Anker Discounts

Some of the best deals of the last week included steep markdowns on Apple-related accessories from companies like Sonos and Anker, but you’ll also find discounts on a number of Apple products. This includes new record low prices on the 10th generation iPad and M2 iPad Air, and a sale on the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

iPad

What’s the deal? Get $49 off the 10th gen iPad
Where can I get it? Amazon
Where can I find the original deal? Right here
Note: You won’t see the deal price until checkout.
$49 OFF10th Gen iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $299.99
$49 OFF10th Gen iPad (256GB Wi-Fi) for $449.99

The best iPad deal we tracked this week was on the 10th generation iPad, which dropped down to just $299.99 for the 64GB Wi-Fi model, from $349.00. These iPads saw their prices cut by $100 earlier in the month, and deals have been coming in fast ever since those price cuts.

Sonos

What’s the deal? Get up to 25% off Sonos products
Where can I get it? Sonos
Where can I find the original deal? Right here
UP TO 25% OFFSonos Home Theater Sale

Sonos began its Father’s Day sale this week, offering up to 25 percent off select home theater equipment during the event. You’ll find deals on the company’s most popular devices including the Arc soundbar, Move 2 speaker, Sub (Gen 3) Subwoofer, and more.

Anker

What’s the deal? Save on popular accessories from Anker and Eufy
Where can I get it? Amazon
Where can I find the original deal? Right here

Anker had quite a few discounts as part of its Memorial Day sale earlier this week, and many are still available right now. One highlight of the sale is the best price we’ve ever seen on the popular Portable Power Station with Smart Display + Retractable Light, available for $94.99 for Prime members and with an on-page coupon, down from $149.99.

In our original article, you’ll also find sales on MagSafe-compatible accessories, Bluetooth speakers, and Eufy’s Bluetooth trackers.

Soundcore Motion 300 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – $64.99 with on-page coupon, down from $79.99
Nano Power Bank with Built-In USB-C Cable – $34.99 for Prime members, down from $49.99
MagGo Power Bank – $69.99, down from $89.99
Prime Power Bank 20,000 mAh with Smart Digital Display – $89.99 for Prime members, down from $129.99
Prime Power Bank 20,000 mAh with 100W Charging Base – $139.99, down from $184.99
3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Cube – $129.99, down from $149.99
SmartTrack Link 1-Pack – $15.99 for Prime members, down from $19.99
SmartTrack Link 2-Pack – $29.88, down from $35.99
SmartTrack Link 4-Pack – $48.99 for Prime members, down from $69.99

M2 iPad Air

What’s the deal? Get up to $80 off the new iPad Air
Where can I get it? Amazon
Where can I find the original deal? Right here
$30 OFFM2 11-inch iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $569.00
$45 OFFM2 13-inch iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $754.00

Amazon continues to have the best discounts on the new 11-inch and 13-inch M2 iPad Air, with up to $80 in savings on these tablets. A few of these are dwindling in stock as we head into the weekend, so be sure to shop soon if you want to save on Apple’s latest iPad Air.

Apple Watch Ultra 2

What’s the deal? Get $85 off the Apple Watch Ultra 2
Where can I get it? Amazon
Where can I find the original deal? Right here
$85 OFFApple Watch Ultra 2 for $714.00

Finally, this week saw Amazon expand its sale on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a few new models getting an $85 discount. This is a solid second-best price on the high-end wearable, and only Amazon has the deal.

Keep up with all of this week’s best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, “Best Apple Deals of the Week: Record Low Prices Hit 10th Gen iPad and M2 iPad Air, Plus Sonos and Anker Discounts” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

Some of the best deals of the last week included steep markdowns on Apple-related accessories from companies like Sonos and Anker, but you’ll also find discounts on a number of Apple products. This includes new record low prices on the 10th generation iPad and M2 iPad Air, and a sale on the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

iPad

What’s the deal? Get $49 off the 10th gen iPad

Where can I get it? Amazon

Where can I find the original deal? Right here

Note: You won’t see the deal price until checkout.

The best iPad deal we tracked this week was on the 10th generation iPad, which dropped down to just $299.99 for the 64GB Wi-Fi model, from $349.00. These iPads saw their prices cut by $100 earlier in the month, and deals have been coming in fast ever since those price cuts.

Sonos

What’s the deal? Get up to 25% off Sonos products

Where can I get it? Sonos

Where can I find the original deal? Right here

Sonos began its Father’s Day sale this week, offering up to 25 percent off select home theater equipment during the event. You’ll find deals on the company’s most popular devices including the Arc soundbar, Move 2 speaker, Sub (Gen 3) Subwoofer, and more.

Anker

What’s the deal? Save on popular accessories from Anker and Eufy

Where can I get it? Amazon

Where can I find the original deal? Right here

Anker had quite a few discounts as part of its Memorial Day sale earlier this week, and many are still available right now. One highlight of the sale is the best price we’ve ever seen on the popular Portable Power Station with Smart Display + Retractable Light, available for $94.99 for Prime members and with an on-page coupon, down from $149.99.

In our original article, you’ll also find sales on MagSafe-compatible accessories, Bluetooth speakers, and Eufy’s Bluetooth trackers.

Soundcore Motion 300 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – $64.99 with on-page coupon, down from $79.99

Nano Power Bank with Built-In USB-C Cable – $34.99 for Prime members, down from $49.99

MagGo Power Bank – $69.99, down from $89.99

Prime Power Bank 20,000 mAh with Smart Digital Display – $89.99 for Prime members, down from $129.99

Prime Power Bank 20,000 mAh with 100W Charging Base – $139.99, down from $184.99

3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Cube – $129.99, down from $149.99

SmartTrack Link 1-Pack – $15.99 for Prime members, down from $19.99

SmartTrack Link 2-Pack – $29.88, down from $35.99

SmartTrack Link 4-Pack – $48.99 for Prime members, down from $69.99

M2 iPad Air

What’s the deal? Get up to $80 off the new iPad Air

Where can I get it? Amazon

Where can I find the original deal? Right here

Amazon continues to have the best discounts on the new 11-inch and 13-inch M2 iPad Air, with up to $80 in savings on these tablets. A few of these are dwindling in stock as we head into the weekend, so be sure to shop soon if you want to save on Apple’s latest iPad Air.

Apple Watch Ultra 2

What’s the deal? Get $85 off the Apple Watch Ultra 2

Where can I get it? Amazon

Where can I find the original deal? Right here

Finally, this week saw Amazon expand its sale on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a few new models getting an $85 discount. This is a solid second-best price on the high-end wearable, and only Amazon has the deal.

Keep up with all of this week’s best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.

Related Roundup: Apple Deals

This article, “Best Apple Deals of the Week: Record Low Prices Hit 10th Gen iPad and M2 iPad Air, Plus Sonos and Anker Discounts” first appeared on MacRumors.com

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‘Animal Well’ Demonstrates What Gaming Stands to Lose Amid Indie Studio Closures

Shared Memory’s pixelated game Animal Well relies on players joining online communities to solve its puzzles. It’s also an indie gem that’s becoming all too rare as studios close.

Shared Memory’s pixelated game Animal Well relies on players joining online communities to solve its puzzles. It’s also an indie gem that’s becoming all too rare as studios close.

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The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is $85 off right now

If you’re on the hunt for an Apple Watch Ultra 2 deal, now is a good time to take the plunge — and not only because the wearable can be used as a dive watch. The device has dropped by $85 to $714 at Amazon. That’s a discount of 11 percent, fact fans. The deal only applies to one certain variant, which has a titanium case and green/grey Trail Loop band, and only in a small/medium size (the larger option is $740). Still, that’s a record low price for this particular option.

This is our pick for the best Apple Watch for adventurers. As noted, the rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2 can be used in the water, where it measures the temperature, dive duration and gauge up to 40 meters of depth. On terra firma, dual-frequency GPS support means that you should see more accurate pace calculations and route tracking than with other Apple wearables. When you’re out in the wild, you can set waypoints in the Compass app to help you find your way back to your starting point, while an onboard siren could help others find you if you need help.
Meanwhile, you can set up the action button to carry out more or less any function you want when you push it. The battery should run for around 36 hours before it needs to be recharged and the low-power mode can help extend that timeframe. As with the Apple Watch Series 9, the S9 SiP (system in package) supports on-device Siri processing and the double tap function for hands-free use.
Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-apple-watch-ultra-2-is-85-off-right-now-162836881.html?src=rss

If you’re on the hunt for an Apple Watch Ultra 2 deal, now is a good time to take the plunge — and not only because the wearable can be used as a dive watch. The device has dropped by $85 to $714 at Amazon. That’s a discount of 11 percent, fact fans. The deal only applies to one certain variant, which has a titanium case and green/grey Trail Loop band, and only in a small/medium size (the larger option is $740). Still, that’s a record low price for this particular option.

This is our pick for the best Apple Watch for adventurers. As noted, the rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2 can be used in the water, where it measures the temperature, dive duration and gauge up to 40 meters of depth. On terra firma, dual-frequency GPS support means that you should see more accurate pace calculations and route tracking than with other Apple wearables. When you’re out in the wild, you can set waypoints in the Compass app to help you find your way back to your starting point, while an onboard siren could help others find you if you need help.

Meanwhile, you can set up the action button to carry out more or less any function you want when you push it. The battery should run for around 36 hours before it needs to be recharged and the low-power mode can help extend that timeframe. As with the Apple Watch Series 9, the S9 SiP (system in package) supports on-device Siri processing and the double tap function for hands-free use.

Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-apple-watch-ultra-2-is-85-off-right-now-162836881.html?src=rss

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