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  • Mastercard may be in for a fight to stay Apple Card network provider

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    lordjohnwhorfin said:
    AmEx lost the plot years ago. They thought they had a business, turns out it was Costco keeping them afloat. You can’t pay with AmEx in most places, nobody wants that stupid card. I hope Apple switches to Visa so I can use it at Costco.
    I don’t think I’ve ever been to an establishment that didn’t accept Amex. 
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  • Netgear Orbi RBK973 review: Premium Wi-Fi 7 for when money is no object

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    jeffharris said:
    So, I’ve been using the original ORBI router and one satellite for about 7 years. 

    I got it because my idiot contractor broke the FIOS fiber cable when they were burying it in the wall. 
    Rather than rip out 100 feet or so of custom base moulding. I got the ORBI system.

    Easy setup. Never any problem. The only time I’ve ever had to restart it was to apply firmware updates.
    It’s great to have my 11x17 LaserJet connected via Ethernet.

    However, it wasn’t $2000!. Maybe $600? Sheeesh!

    I’ve been thinking about upgrading, Not for that price, Why TWO satellites? 
    I've been using an Orbi RBR-50 system and two sats for years. My home isn't particularly large, but it is two stories. I added the second sat afterwards as I started adding more smart home bulbs, outlets etc. They run much more reliably since I added the second satellite. The router and one sat are upstairs where most of our living takes place and the second sat is in my garage on the lower level. This helps with all the smart home lighting and better extends connectivity to my backyard. Was actually planning to add the outdoor sat, but never needed it.

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  • Consumers stick to the edges of Apple's 'good, better, best' iPad pricing philosophy

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    "That's the highest share the basic model has seen in five years, possibly pointing to a more cost-conscious wave of buyers."

    I think the later comment about the iPad being "good enough" for casual users is a big thing too.

    Personally, I jumped on the first 9.7" Pro when it was released. I was upgrading from an iPad 2, and found the price point acceptable and liked the upgrades it brought from the standard model. Fast forward to late 2024 and the 9.7" Pro was getting a bit long in the tooth. I debated between the 10th gen and an iPad Air, but ultimately chose the 10th gen. Based on how I use my iPad, I couldn't justify the price difference. Especially, since I bought it at Target during some ridiculous promotion. I absolutely would have spent the extra dollars had I perceived a real benefit for the way I use it. I also did tell myself, that based on the deal, I would be happy to pass it along to a family member if I did need to upgrade. To this point, I have not felt the need.
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  • Home Hub may not ship until iOS 19 launches

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    Looking forward to seeing what this device might do.
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  • How to use robotic vacuums with Apple Home & Siri

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    I did set up shortcuts to start vacuuming specific rooms with my Roombas, but that's about all you can do. Unfortunately, that only works from the phone, not the HomePods scattered around the house.
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