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Apple TV+ series 'See' gets raging dose of Dave Bautista
Have you seen See, the epic Apple TV+ sci-fi series starring Jason "Aquaman" Momoa?
It's set in a post-apocalyptic world in which (most) humans have lost their sight. The second season arrived Friday, bringing a worthy new antagonist: Dave Bautista.
Adding the former pro wrestler -- who hit it big playing Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy -- was a totally savvy move. Read our review of this season's first few episodes for a taste of what Bautista brings to the show.
— Lewis Wallace, managing editor
P.S. If you're not into sci-fi, perhaps you'll enjoy this week's abundance of Apple leaks and rumors. Read about all the latest rumblings related to iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7 and upcoming Macs below.
Show creator Steven Knight warms up a second helping of his weird, post-apocalyptic gumbo for Apple TV+. This time, he adds with a key ingredient — the inimitable Dave Bautista — that almost redeems See’s crazy mix of bizarre rituals, bombastic fight scenes and bad dialogue.
News and opinion
We’ve all been referring to Apple’s next-generation iPhone lineup as “iPhone 13” for months now. And according to a spy shot published by a leaker, we’ve been right on the money.
Plus, more iPhone 13 rumors:
The next-gen 14-incher will be nearly identical to the larger model in terms of performance, according to a tipster.
We’re weeks away from launch, but that hasn’t stopped Chinese manufacturers from churning out knockoffs that give us a good idea what Apple's redesigned smartwatch will look like.
A new video for the Google Pixel 5a pokes fun at the ones Jony Ive used to make gushing about the smallest details in designs of Apple products.
Many Apple fans are upset about the company’s plan to start scanning for CSAM in iCloud Photos uploads. But did you know Cupertino is already looking for it in your emails?
Deals
You shouldn’t need to carry around a different charger for your iPhone, Apple Watch and MacBook. This accessory can power up five devices at the same time, will fit into almost any outlet, and is on sale for $34.99 in black or blue.
Plus, more deals on charging gear:
We found great sales on some of the internet’s top-rated, cult-favorite tech accessories.
We all know how annoying it is to be barraged by spam texts and calls. Make them go away with RoboKiller, available now at a deep discount.
Getting a degree in film can cost upward of $100,000, but the 2021 Complete Video Production Super Bundle is on sale for just $34.99.
Reviews
No matter how hard you are on your gear, you aren‘t going to destroy the OWC Envoy Pro FX. The 2 terabyte SSD is waterproof and offers military-level toughness to protect against drops. Plus, the USB-C accessory supports Thunderbolt 3, so data transfers are super-fast.
The gripping Apple TV+ drama about a true-crime podcaster wades into even murkier waters in this week's episode. The plot thickens — and the mystery darkens.
You can attach your Apple tracking tag to your saddle for less than $20, or beneath your water bottle for even less. And because Laut’s mounts are so inconspicuous, thieves won’t even know your AirTag is there.
If you hate the fiddly Siri Remote like the pox, Function 101’s Button Remote for Apple TV might be your perfect choice for an upgrade.
Setups
Here's how you run an M1 MacBook Pro with enough displays to make most Mac owners do a double take.
Redditor jackwong343 knows how to keep his work computing and his personal use separate -- even within a clean, spare and capable computer setup.
With a late-model Mac Pro tower and a magnificent Pro Display XDR taking center stage, what’s not to like?