I started watching the Apple TV+ space drama For All Mankind when it debuted back in 2019, but it never grabbed me, so I let it slide.

Seems that was a big mistake.

The show has been getting rave reviews, especially for seasons two and three, which both earned a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The season three finale is now available on Apple TV+, and our critic Scout Tafoya, who isn't a huge fan of the show, nonetheless says it "goes out with a bang."

Looks like I've got some watching to do.

-- Leander Kahney, EIC.

'For All Mankind' goes out with a bang in season 3 finale [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★☆☆ — www.cultofmac.com

Apple TV+ space opera/soap opera For All Mankind closes its confounding third season this week by introducing us to a new character and a new geopolitical rival for the beleaguered space crews.

Disney+ price jumps sharply — www.cultofmac.com

When Disney+ first launched, it was one of the cheapest streaming services. Not for much longer. The company also increased the cost of Hulu and ESPN+.

Apple commits to revealing what’s in AirPods firmware updates — www.cultofmac.com

The current iOS 16 beta includes a link to a description of the current AirPods firmware on Apple’s website. That’s a notable change from iOS 15, where AirPods firmware updates remain an almost complete mystery.

Bag big back-to-school savings on $13 Windows 10 and other software — www.cultofmac.com

To rack up maximum savings in the Back to School Sale, use promo code COM at Keysbuff.com. That will save you an extra 25% on software.

Stephen Colbert’s mashup of 'Severance' and 'The Office' is hilarious — www.cultofmac.com

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert parodies hit Apple TV+ psychological thriller Severance in a segment that’s a must-see for fans.

Miniature MagSafe speaker amps up iPhone audio [Review] ★★★★★ — www.cultofmac.com

The Scoshe BoomCan MS magnetically attaches to a ‌MagSafe‌ ‌iPhone and ups the sound quality considerably. The palm-size Bluetooth speaker is waterproof and dustproof, and acts as a kickstand or handle.

Today in Apple history: IBM Personal Computer means war for Apple — www.cultofmac.com

On August 12, 1981, IBM released the IBM Personal Computer. The first PC ignited a long-running tech rivalry between Apple and IBM.

Mac Studio workstation makeover enhances whole room [Setups] — www.cultofmac.com

In today’s featured Mac Studio setup, swapping out two smaller displays for one bigger one, adding a desk shelf and making a few other changes radically enhances the workspace.

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"I told him I believed every word of what I'd said but that I never should have said it in public. I wish him the best, I really do. I just think he and Microsoft are a bit narrow. He'd be a broader guy if he had dropped acid once or gone off to an ashram when he was younger." -- Steve Jobs on his old frenemy Bill Gates