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Years ago, I had a killer idea for launching the Cult of Mac business into the stratosphere!

The idea was a coffee mug that listed all the Mac shortcuts — you know, stuff that’s useful but hard to remember, like Command + T (open a new browser tab) or Command + L (highlight the browser address bar to type a new URL).

Unfortunately, this line of potentially lucrative ceramic ware is now moot, thanks to a clever MacBook add-on that makes keyboard shortcuts easy to access via a tiny three-button keyboard.

Our own Mr. Productivity, Rajesh Pandey, reviewed it. And to his surprise, it quickly became a centerpiece of his MacBook experience.

Also in today’s newsletter:

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I read Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI, and it’s true, one famous name is very conspicuous by its absence.
🔥 DEAL OF THE DAY: The newest, bestest AirTags are back at a Black Friday low. You can never have enough of these.
Bummer. Apple had ambitious plans for the late, great Mac Pro before killing it entirely!
An AI-powered Genius Bar addition is giving some Apple employees the creeps.
I’ve used my Apple Watch to find my iPhone a bunch of times, but never the reverse. In fact, I didn’t even know it was possible — it is, and it’s handy!

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

This unique MacBook accessory adapts its buttons to every app [Review]

Dune’s three context-aware buttons adapt to the app you’re using, making keyboard shortcuts easier to access. But does this clever MacBook accessory justify its price tag?

Why Jony Ive is missing from Apple's OpenAI lawsuit

Jony Ive's relationship with Laurene Powell Jobs kept Apple from naming him in its lawsuit against OpenAI, among other complicating factors.

How to ping your lost Apple Watch from your iPhone

You can ping a lost Apple Watch from your iPhone. The reverse has always been one of the best uses of an Apple Watch.

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New price cut: Unlock 20-plus top AIs for life for just $58

Whether creating content or testing how different AIs handle prompts, ChatPlayground AI makes it easy and affordable to get the best results.

Apple planned a monster Mac Pro, then killed it

Apple explored Extreme chips and other ambitious Mac Pro upgrades before scrapping the machine altogether due to high costs and weak demand.

Apple’s Genius Bar Live Notes tool is an AI that’s always taking dictation

Apple is an AI tool that transcribes and summarizes customers' visits. But it makes some staffers nervous.

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Grab AirPods 4 at less than $100

AirPods 4 deals let you save big on Apple's most affordable earbuds, making them even more appealing than ever.

5 must-watch shows that make Apple TV more popular than ever

A handful of Apple TV series drive the streamer's impressive audience growth. These are the streamer's best dramas, comedies and sci-fi.

Today in Apple history: World's first third-party iPhone app arrives

On July 20, 2007, just a month after the original iPhone went on sale, the Hello World app offered a peek at the platform's potential.

I tried the viral Mac app that reveals what your USB-C cables can really do [Review]

If you’ve ever wondered which of your USB-C cables can actually charge your MacBook at full speed, this clever Mac app has the answer.

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We are picking up lots and lots of new members of the Mac family, and we couldn’t be happier. As a matter of fact, here’s one that might be coming on soon. Jim Allchin at Microsoft was quoted recently as saying if he didn’t work for Microsoft, he would buy a Mac, and he’s retiring soon, so I’ve alerted our Seattle stores to keep an eye out for him and give him really good service.

— Steve Jobs, 2007.

Today’s poll

Do you use keyboard shortcuts on your Mac?

Results from last Friday’s poll:

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