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For DEAR Month, Libby Gets Updates for Smart Tags and More

Andrew Orr ·

Reading books is important and that’s why I like to share the latest news from OverDrive’s Libby app. Just in time for “Drop Everything and Read” month, Libby 9.0 gets smart tags, notification, and design updates.

With Libby 9.0, you’ll be able to get push or email notifications about new issues of your favorite magazines. You’ll also be able to sync your wish list from the OverDrive app to Libby, one of our most frequently requested features.

You’ll also see several improvements in the overall visual design that will improve searching and browsing for ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.

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Kid's Volume-Limiting Headphones: $29.99

Bryan Chaffin ·

We have a deal on a pair of LSTN 85s, headphones designed for kids, with a maximum volume of 85 decibels. The 85 automatically limits volume output at 85 decibels (the World Health Organization standard for safe listening), ensuring that anyone can listen damage-free for up to eight hours at a time. They’re $29.99 through our deal, and they’re available in White, Blue, and Pink.

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Spotify’s Podcast Subscriptions Leave 100% Fees for Creators

Andrew Orr ·

Next week, Spotify is launching a podcast subscription service for its creators and it will let them keep 100% of the revenue.

Spotify has said it was going to test paid subscriptions for podcasters to allow them to offer exclusive content to subscribers, officially announcing that during its February “Stream On” event. But it has not yet provided details on how that will work.

I’m sure Spotify will keep drumming the “no tax” part in contrast to Apple’s 30% fee from Apple Podcast Subscriptions. But in the end it doesn’t matter because the most important people win: The content creators.

Microsoft and Azul are Working on Java for M1 Macs
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Microsoft and Azul are Working on Java for M1 Macs

Andrew Orr ·

Microsoft and Azul Systems are working on M1 support for Java through OpenJDK. Azul’s website notes “Zulu OpenJDK runs on Linux, Windows, Solaris, and macOS on X86, Arm, SPARC, PowerPC, and MIPS.” Meanwhile, Microsoft has released an early access build of its macOS + AArch64 (M1) based on OpenJDK. The company is working with Azul on JEP 391 to upstream relevant patches to the OpenJDK project. Obviously, this is great news for those that need Java apps on their Mac because they won’t need to be run through Apple’s Rosetta 2 translator.

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Stolen MacBook Pro Schematics Indicate More Ports and MagSafe's Return

Charlotte Henry ·

Schematics stolen from Apple supplier Quanta Computer outline plans for future MacBook Pro models, expected later this year. MacRumors took a look and saw that the documents that feature the logic board indicate the return of MagSafe and… EXTRA PORTS.

On the right side of the machine, there’s a visible HDMI port, accompanied by a USB-C/Thunderbolt port and followed by an SD Card reader. The left side features two additional USB-C/Thunderbolt ports and a ‌MagSafe‌ charging slot, for a total of three USB-C/Thunderbolt ports instead of four as we have today… The codename for the Mac is “J316,” which suggests that the logic board that we’ve seen is for the 16-inch MacBook Pro. There’s also a “J314” model that likely correlates to the 14-inch MacBook Pro that Apple is also rumored to be working on. Both machines are expected to feature the new ports, ‌MagSafe‌ charging option, and upgraded Apple silicon chips.

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Palladium Wireless Earbuds: $64

Bryan Chaffin ·

We have a deal on a pair of Palladium Wireless Earbuds. They feature 6mm driver and a built-in mic for hands-free calls as well as voice control. And, they’re rated IPX4, which means they are eresistant to splashing water and small particles. These earbuds are $79.99, but promo code “WELOVEMOM” brings it down to $64.