As always, when it reaches this time of the day, we take the liberty of presenting multiple deals to you for your consideration. Each deal is designed to instantly save you money on some of the technology that you know and love and which you have maybe been putting off buying.
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It’s that wonderful time of the day again when you get to peruse through some excellent technology deals in the hope of finding something that you like and, of course, saving some money. As always, you need to look through what’s on offer, take notice of any associated codes or additional discounts, complete the checkout process as quickly as possible in order to guarantee those savings.
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After a four year investigation, Europol announced it has arrested the suspected leader of a crime syndicate that stole $ 1.2 billion from over 100 banks in more than 40 countries using malware. According to Europol, the suspect was arrested by the Spanish National Police in Alicante, Spain, with support from the FBI, Romanian, Belarusian, and Taiwanese authorities, along with cybersecurity companies.
Beginning in 2013, the crime syndicate used multiple malware campaigns — the first called Anunak, followed by more complex versions known as Carbanak and Cobalt — to access bank employees’ computers using phishing scams, and then take over bank systems and access the servers that controlled ATMs.
The group used that access to remotely…
Europol announced today that the suspected leader of an international bank heist scheme has been arrested. The arrest was a result of an investigation that involved a number of cooperating law enforcement groups including the Spanish National Police,…
Looking to change up your Apple Watch band but just can’t justify dropping the cash for those Apple-branded options? Here are some third-party bands that look great and are only a fraction of the cost.
There are a lot of very expensive Apple Watch bands out there, but if you want to be able to buy a few and switch it up every day — and do it without breaking the bank — then we have the best inexpensive bands for you!
If you have your eye on the new Sport Loop that was announced for the Apple Watch series 3 and want to get your hands on something similar ASAP, then check out the Infantry heavy-duty nylon strap.
This durable nylon strap is water resistant up to 100 meters and can easily be secured to fit almost any wrist size with it’s tough velcro design. If things go wrong with your Infantry heavy-duty nylon strap, there’s a 1 year warranty and 30-day exchange in case you change your mind.
While it’s not a complete dead ringer for the new Sport Loop, this nylon strap will only cost you around $ 10 and comes in both green and black color options.
Yearscase’s sport band is a dead ringer for Apple’s Sport band, and at $ 11, it’s way less expensive. This durable silicone band is perfect for day-to-day and active wear and the nickel-free stainless steel closures are hypoallergenic.
Yearscase’s bands come in a wide variety of colors and is available in small/medium and medium/large sizes for both the 32mm and 42mm Apple Watches.
Be sure to check out our roundup of cheaper alternatives to Apple Sport band if you’re looking for something other than what yearscase has to offer!
Super Baoking makes a great alternative to Apple’s Milanese Loop, and its band comes in black, gold, champagne gold, silver, and the ever-popular rose gold, which all match the Apple Watch very closely.
The Milanese Loop is an elegant band that’s perfect for office attire, but it’s durable enough to wear every day, so long as you’re not doing anything that may scratch it up too badly. That being said, if anything goes wrong, Super Baoking has a 12-month warranty on this particular watch band.
If you love the Milanese Loop style but don’t want to shell out the $ 200 to Apple, then go with Super Baoking’s $ 17 band or any of our other Milanese Loop favorites.
If you want to look like a fashion-forward badass or just want a leather band that’ll make everybody ask, “where’d you get that?” then you definitely want the COVERY Genuine Leather Apple Watch band, because it’s cool as hell!
Made of genuine leather and available in black, brown, red, or white — or cooler leather color combinations like black/gray, gold, and rose gold — this cuff has an awesome modern feel with a sense of rustic coolness, like scotch out of a nice glass, sipped through a crazy straw.
The COVERY Genuine Leather Apple Watch band really does go with anything but is definitely only for folks who like their watch bands to make a classy, leather-riffic statement.
If you want to complete your cool guy/Indiana Jones/ruggedly handsome/steampunk look with an innovatively designed band that’s super inexpensive at $ 14, then check out the COVERY Genuine Leather Apple Watch band. If you’re a cuff fanatic and feeling like flying off the cuff on a cuff-band-buying spree, we’ve got more cuffs for your perusal.
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The Double Tour style can be both elegant and rock star at the same time and getting it for less means that you’re a smart shopper as well.
The V-MORO Double Tour band comes in seven colors and all Apple Watch sizes (38mm and 42mm), so there’s one for every mood and personality. The genuine leather is extra comfortable, thanks to the microfiber interior, which snuggles against your wrist like a purring kitty on a winter day.
Different colors have different textures, so if you’re not into the smooth leather look, you can pick up a navy blue band, which features a sort of cross hatch texture that’s both rugged and refined (at the same time?! Yup!).
If you like to show off your watch bands and don’t mind one that’s a little more ostentatious than traditional bands, then go with the V-MORO Double Tour (around $ 20) or any of our other favourite Double Tour bands and feel good about not paying $ 600 for them!
Note: Make sure you choose the right size for your Apple Watch before checking out!
If you need a little more protection for your 42mm Apple Watch, then I highly recommend Supcase’s Unicorn Beetle Pro, which is a rugged band and case combo!
The rubber strap is firm and durable, and the case covers your watch face and body, protecting it from scratches and bumps. If you’re someone who’s clumsy and is known for breaking screens, then it’s worth it to seriously consider the Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro.
The case comes in black, blue, gold, red, and white and starts around $ 16. This is available for the 42mm Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3.
What’s your favorite inexpensive Apple Watch band? Let us know in the comments below!
Updated March 2018: I have removed the top4cus Milanese Loop and the Burkley Cuff and have added the Super Baoking Milanese loop watch band and the COVERY Genuine Leather Apple Watch band for the best possible selection out there!
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard this rumor. Back in December 2016, a Korean report said LG Display was developing and mass-producing foldable displays for smartphones. And, as of October 2017, it appears that LG Display has reached an agreement to supply Apple with its foldable displays for future iPhones.
LG has shown off various futuristic-looking curved and foldable display prototypes over the past three years, including one with a book-like design and another that can be rolled up like a newspaper. Both designs take advantage of the flexible property of OLED displays, compared to rigid LCD screens.
For that reason, the iPhone X is a good start on the path towards a foldable iPhone, should one ever materialize.
While not visible, the iPhone X actually has a flexible OLED display that curves behind itself on the inside of the device. The curved portion houses the display controller chip, and this clever engineering feat allows the iPhone X to have a slimmer bottom bezel, which is normally where the chip is located.
Apple applied for a foldable display patent last year and is likely researching ways to create a foldable iPhone, but that doesn’t guarantee we’ll ever see a consumer-facing product. 2020 might be an overly ambitious timeframe, too, but technology can change a lot in two years, so we’ll have to wait and see.
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The rollout of iOS 11.2 introduced iPhone users to Apple Pay Cash, a convenient way to send and recieve money right from the Messages app on their iPhones. Apple Pay Cash doesn’t need any new accounts or app downloads to work, it functions within your normal iMessages as long as you already have Apple Pay set up. While Apple Pay Cash is a super convenient way to recieve money, not everyone will want to keep all their Apple Pay Cash payments in their Apple Pay accounts. Let’s get started learning how to transfer money from Apple Pay to your bank account of choice.
Related: How to Set Up Apple Pay on Your iPhone
At the time of writing, Apple Pay Cash is only available in the United States and the money can only be transferred to a bank in the U.S. as well,. The transfer may take one to three days to clear.
If you already have a bank account added, you can skip to the last step, if not, take the following steps:
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