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Video: Motocross Racing On Boxing Day

[Written by Stephen Wright] Brazilian siblings Kayky and Kevyn De Pinho were among the riders competing for honours at the Bermuda Motocross Association’s Boxing Day Trophy Race at the Bermuda Motorsports Park in Southside, St David’s. “To race here with my friends was fun,” Kevyn told JROC Communications. “It was way different. It was muddy […]




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Bermuda Motocross Race Day Results

The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Z’naz Jones won the super mini class, Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with Kody Paul winning the 50cc class. A’Jahni Foggo won the 65cc class, Aiden Simmons would also win the 85cc class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the novice […]




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Cumbermack Hoping To Race In MotoAmerica

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jediah Cumbermack hopes to compete in the MotoAmerica STG Junior Cup this season and will head to a training camp in Buena Park, California, in preparation. The 16-year-old has been invited to the JP43 Training Camp, run by top coach Jason Pridmore, from February 21 to 27 ahead of the Junior […]




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Latest Bermuda Motocross Race Day Results

The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Par, and the top five finishers in each class are listed below. Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with Kody Paul winning the 50cc class. A’Jahni Foggo won the 65cc class, Aiden Simmons would also win the 85cc class. Michael Maclean […]




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Photos, Video & Results: Motocross Race Day

The action was fast and furious as the Bermuda Motocross Club season continued at the Southside Moto Sports Park. Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with Tinho Tucker Wall winning the 50cc Class. A’Jahni Foggo won the 65cc Class, Aiden Simmons would also win the 85cc Class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the […]




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Bermuda Motocross Race Day Results

Action continued in the Bermuda Motocross Club season at the Southside Moto Sports Park. Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with Tinho Tucker Wall winning the 50cc class. Azai Burt won the 65cc class, Aiden Simmons would also win the 85cc class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the novice class, Aaron Cannonier claimed […]




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Karting And Motocross Weekend Race Results

Race fans had double delight as the Bermuda Karting Club and Bermuda Motocross Club were both in action this past weekend. Karting Tag Senior Race 1 Brian Bulhoes Blake Horseman William Dunkley Jayden Brimmer Race 2 Blake Horseman Brian Bulhoes William Dunkley Jayden Brimmer Race 3 Brian Bulhoes William Dunkley Blake Horseman Jayden Brimmer Tag Junior […]




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Bermuda Motocross Race Day Results

Action continued in the Bermuda Motocross Club season at the Southside Moto Sports Park. Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with Tinho Tucker Wall winning the 50cc class. A’jahni Foggo won the 65cc class, Aiden Simmons would win the 85cc class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the Novice class, Lorenzo Burch claimed the […]




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Bermuda Motocross Race Day Results

Action continued in the Bermuda Motocross Club season at the Southside Moto Sports Park. Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with Tinho Tucker Wall winning the 50cc Class. A’jahni Foggo won the 65cc Class, Aiden Simmons would win the 85cc Class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the Novice Class, Lorenzo Burch claimed the […]




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Motocross Races To Be Held On Boxing Day

Motocross enthusiasts are revving up for a high-octane holiday as the Bermuda Motocross Association announces its Boxing Day Motocross Trophy Race Series. The event, scheduled for December 26, promises to be an exhilarating showcase of speed and skill, with the Southside Motocross Track set to become a battleground for riders. With the gates dropping at 12 […]




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Photos & Video: Boxing Day Motocross Races

Eight classes were contested in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s Boxing Day Trophy Race Series at the Southside Motocross Track. In the Expert class, Allan DeGraff claimed top honours, with Zico Majors finishing runner-up and Aaron Cannonier rounding out the podium after three races. Lorenzo Burch topped the standings in the Over-30 class ahead of Le-Troy […]




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Motocross Races To Take Place On January 1st

The Bermuda Motocross Association is gearing up to host a riveting start to the New Year with its Trophy Race Series event this January 1, 2024. Located at the Southside Motocross Track, the association invites enthusiasts and families to experience the excitement of motocross racing in a dynamic and festive setting. Gates drop at 12pm, allowing […]




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New Year’s Day Motocross Race Results

Allan DeGraff continued his rich vein of form after winning the Expert class in the Bermuda Motocross Association’s New Year’s Day Trophy Race Series at the Southside Motocross Track yesterday. DeGraff, who also won his class in the Boxing Day Trophy Race Series, was the best rider once again, finishing ahead of second-place Zico Majors […]




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Motocross Racing Continues At Southside

Motocross racing action continued at the Southside Motorsports Park in St David’s yesterday [January 28]. In the Bermuda Motocross Association Expert class, Allan DeGraff claimed top honours, winning all three races. Aaron Cannonier placed second, and Preston Martin rounded out the podium. In the PeeWee class, Maddox Seymour Durham also completed a clean sweep in […]




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Photos & Results: Bermuda Motocross Races

The action continued in the Bermuda Motocross Club season at the Southside Moto Sports Park. Ade Stovell won the Pee Wee division on the day, with King Clarke winning the 50cc class. Mazaii Tucker won the 65cc class, A’jahni Foggo won the 85cc class. Aiden Simmons won the novice class, Lorenzo Burch claimed the win […]




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Jyire Mitchell Wins Motocross Races In Daytona

On the first day of the Daytona Arena Cross, Jyire Mitchell participated in the Pro Day – AX Pro Class, securing a third-place finish in Heat 1 and then going on to win the qualifier. During the first main race, Mitchell achieved a 6th place finish, and was unable to complete the second main race. […]




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Photos & Video: Motocross Race Event

The Bermuda Motocross Association race season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Ade Stovell won the pee wee division on the day, with Kody Paul winning the 50cc class. Paul also won the 65cc class, A’jahni Foggo won the 85cc class, and Nyla Goodchild won the 85cc ladies division. Aiden Simmons won the novice […]




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Motocross: BMA Weekend Racing Results

The Bermuda Motocross Association race season came to an end at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Malakai Dill won the pee wee division on the day, with Cassidy Spencer-King Clarke winning the 50cc class. Mazali Tucker won the 65cc class, A’jahni Foggo claimed the 85cc class title, and Nyla Goodchild won the 85cc ladies division. […]




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Latest Bermuda Motocross Racing Results

The Bermuda Motocross Association season delivered another thrilling installment at the Southside Motorsports Park in St. David’s. 85cc Class: A’jahni Foggo Mazaii Tucker Azai Burt Lyfe Rewan Robinson Messiah Levrock PeeWee: Ace Moniz Tiano Tucker Wall Diego Smith Ahno Sutton A’kyo Cannonier 50cc: Cassidy Spencer-Furbert Max Butterfield Remington Boden Malakai Dill Ade Stovell 65cc: Kody […]




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Motocross Memorial Day Race On Monday

The island’s top riders will compete in the Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA] Memorial Day Trophy Race at the Southside Motocross Track in St David’s on Monday [November 11]. The annual event will remember those who contributed to the sport locally and internationally, with all competing riders participating in a lap of honour and minute’s silence […]




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Minister On Water Resources Act Amendments

“I am tabling the Bill entitled the Water Resources Amendment Act 2024; legislation that will ensure that Bermuda maintains the highest quality of groundwater,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly on Friday. The Minister said, “The proposed amendments will: “Establish pollution limits for the ground to help reduce the […]




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DENR On Clean Air And Water Resources Acts

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] responded to the Coalition’s concerns on Clean Air and Water Resources Acts. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] notes the Coalition’s concerns about the Clean Air and Water Resources Act and welcomes the opportunity to clarify several key points. “The public […]




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Brownie Pack Advocates For Environment

A group of girls from the First Devonshire and West Pembroke Brownie Pack is advocating for marine life and promoting environmental responsibility. A spokesperson said, “A small group of girls who are members of First Devonshire and West Pembroke Brownie Pack meet at First Baptist Church in Devonshire. They have gigantic visions how they can […]




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Webb & Southern University Win SWAC Title

Zemira Webb and the Southern University women’s soccer team won the Southwestern Athletic Conference [SWAC] championship title with a 1-0 victory over Texas Southern University. Taylor Henry scored the game’s lone goal in the 16th minute, assisted by Alyssa Romero. Southern University’s defense held Texas Southern scoreless for the remainder of the match, securing the […]




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Bermuda U20 Women To Compete In Concacaf

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that Bermuda’s U20 Women’s National Team will be participating in the 2025 Concacaf U-20 Women’s Qualifiers and Championship. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is excited to announce that Bermuda’s U20 Women’s National Team will be participating in the 2025 Concacaf U-20 Women’s Qualifiers and Championship. This […]




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MP Susan Jackson On Taxi Payroll Relief

“This year’s PLP Throne Speech promised taxi owners a payroll tax relief, but legislation still has to be tabled and passed before the relief can be meted,” Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson said. Ms Jackson said, “Taxi owners expected the tax relief in September, but were met with resistance from TCD staff. Now there’s confusion […]




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Bermudian Actor Reflects On Motown Role

With the tour of hit show “Motown the Musical” recently kicking off in Chicago, Illinois, Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher, a member of the show’s original cast who is currently playing Smokey Robinson in the production, was interviewed by Broadway World about growing up in Bermuda, the role that Motown-era music played in his upbringing, and […]




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Warwick Academy To Present ‘Frisco 77'

Warwick Academy is getting set to present a production of Frisco 77, a musical show set in the 1970s and focusing on the disco culture of the time. Official Warwick Academy ‘Frisco 77′ trailer: The show will debut with a gala dinner on November 19, 2014, while also showing on November 20, 21, and 22. […]




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Bermuda Festival To Host Acting Master Classes

The Bermuda Festival Outreach Programme is offering two masterclasses in acting technique led by a cast member of Walnut Street Theatre. Here to perform A Life in the Theatre, the Walnut Street Theatre will focus on improving participants’ acting technique. These masterclasses will be centered on activities that are designed to improve technique and explore […]




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Actor Herbert Plays Historic Role In Production

Bermudian actor Daren A. Herbert is getting set to take on the role of Burrs, a vaudeville performer who makes his living in blackface, in a Toronto-based production of the musical ‘The Wild Party’. The Toronto production is casting — for the first time, to anyone’s knowledge — a black actor in the role, according […]




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Grace Kellyová: Život oslňující hollywoodské hvězdy a monacké kněžny ukončila automobilová nehoda

Grace Kellyová (12. listopadu 1929 – 14. září 1982) byla filmová ikona, jež stihla prožít pod dohledem veřejnosti dva životy: ten kratší patřil úspěšné hollywoodské herečce, ten delší monacké kněžně. Oba obestírá romantický opar dokonalosti. Neprávem: neobešly se totiž bez kontroverze, pragmatičnosti i obyčejného lidského zoufalství.




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Fištejn: Pogrom jako znamení doby, degradace západní společnosti i elit

Pro hromadné násilí proti Izraelcům v holandském Amsterdamu jen proto, že jsou Židé, se vžilo slovo „pogrom“. I když je původem z ruštiny, dobře vystihuje smysl události – je to pokus o genocidu v malém. Jak známo, v kapce mořské vody je vždy přítomen celý oceán se všemi jeho příznaky a kvalitami. Leč ve většině znaleckých posudků k amsterdamskému pogromu se zračí snaha nepochopit, nebo za každou cenu pokřivit jeho niterný původ a význam.




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Český Honza hledá nevěstu: Reality show Bachelor je trochu jako Komando, říká Martin Bartkovský

Voyo a Televize Nova uvedly novou seznamovací reality show Bachelor. Jeden muž si mezi osmnácti „soutěžícími“ hledá na řeckém ostrově partnerku. „Cením, že máme první sérii českého Bachelora a český Honza v něm hledá nevěstu. Jako kdyby to psala Božena Němcová,“ říká Martin Bartkovský v podcastu Poprask. S Šimonem Holým a Hankou Trojánkovou Biriczovou navštívili premiéru Bachelora. Jak se jim první díl líbí?




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Martin Bartkovský: Věřme dále v toleranci. Demokracie je sice nesrozumitelná, ale přesto nejlepší

Je to zvláštní přelom roku. V září bylo 35 let mně. V listopadu je 35 let tuzemské demokracii. A v dubnu bude 35 let Reflexu. O sobě mluvit nechci, ty druhé dvě další věci jsou důležitější a jako stejně starý člověk si je dovolím hodnotit. I když se to tak ve vašem okolí nemusí zdát, současný politický sy­stém je stále to nejlepší, co dokázalo lidstvo vymyslet. A časopis Reflex má pořád co říct.




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Actors – Applications

Please remember to put your subjects name with the last name first and provide a link in your application to their profile at imdb.com. Upcoming Actors No applications have been received since the last update.




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Dascha Polanco and Paige Hurd Each to Star in New "Ripped from the Headlines" Originals for Lifetime

The former stars in "Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story" on January 11; while the latter leads "Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story" on January 18.




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YouTube тестирует новую функцию Dream Track, которая позволит создавать ремиксы лицензионных песен для Shorts

Генеративный ИИ сможет имитировать голоса известных вокалистов




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OnePlus Ace 5 с Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 готовится к запуску в декабре

Согласно последней информации, анонс линейки смартфонов OnePlus Ace 5 ожидается к запуску в Китае в декабре 2024 года. По сообщениям Digital Chat Station, глобальный релиз может последовать вскоре после этого. Ожидается, что на глобальном рынке OnePlus Ace 5 выйдет под названием OnePlus 13R.




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Garmin выпустила первое бета-обновление для Lily 2 Active с новой функцией Auto Pause для тренировок

Компания Garmin анонсировала первое бета-обновление смарт-часов Lily 2 Active, в котором добавила опцию Auto Pause.




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Apple выпустила Final Cut Pro 11: Magnetic Mask для выделения людей и объектов, автоматические субтитры и поддержка пространственного видео для Mac и iPad

Apple выпустила новую версию программы для видеомонтажа Final Cut Pro 11, которая стала первым обновлением за 13 лет.




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Apple выпустила обновление Logic Pro 11.1 для Mac и Logic Pro 2.1 для iPad

Apple представила обновленную версию программного обеспечения для музыкантов и продюсеров - Logic Pro 11.1 для Mac и Logic Pro 2.1 для iPad. Новые функции помогут улучшить процесс написания песен, продюсирования и сведения треков.




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Конкурент американскому Tomahawk: Индия испытала новую крылатую ракету большой дальности LRLACM

Индийская компания DRDO провела испытания новой крылатой ракеты большой дальности LRLACM.




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Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Email Scam

What kind of email is "Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)"?

After inspecting this "Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)" email, we determined that it is spam. This fake message encourages the recipient to improve their account security to avoid service interruptions. The goal is to promote a phishing website that targets email account log-in credentials.




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Thunderbolt 5 in New Macs: Features, Benefits, and Is It Needed?

Apple's new Mac mini and MacBook Pro models powered by M4 Pro and M4 Max chips introduce Thunderbolt 5 connectivity to the Mac lineup for the first time, bringing the first major bandwidth increase since Thunderbolt 3 debuted in 2015. While this next-generation standard promises significant improvements, understanding its specific benefits can help you decide whether it's really essential for your needs.


Let's take a closer look at Thunderbolt 5 – what it does, whether it's necessary, and which accessories leverage the latest standard.

Thunderbolt 5: What It Does


Thunderbolt 5 doubles the standard data transfer speed to 80 Gbps in both directions, with a special "Bandwidth Boost" mode reaching up to 120 Gbps for video-intensive tasks. This asymmetrical mode allocates 120 Gbps to display data while maintaining 40 Gbps for other data transfers, effectively tripling the bandwidth compared to Thunderbolt 4. The standard also increases maximum power delivery to 240W, up from Thunderbolt 4's 100W limit, enabling faster charging for power-hungry devices like the 16-inch MacBook Pro.

Intel specs: Thunderbolt 4 (today) vs. Thunderbolt 5 (tomorrow)

The increased bandwidth supports more demanding display configurations for M4 Pro and M4 Max-powered Macs. Thunderbolt 5 also incorporates DisplayPort 2.1, enabling features like 4K displays at 240Hz refresh rates, for smoother motion during gaming and video playback. Like previous versions, the standard maintains backward compatibility with older Thunderbolt standards and USB devices, including the latest USB4 2.0 specification.

Latest Macs With Thunderbolt 5


Apple's latest Mac models featuring Thunderbolt 5 offer enhanced external display support, varying by specific chip configuration. Both the Mac mini with M4 Pro chip and MacBook Pro with M4 Pro or M4 Max chip provide three Thunderbolt 5 ports. Here's a detailed breakdown of what's capable in terms of display configurations:

MacBook Pro Models




  • MacBook Pro with M4 Pro Chip:


    • Supports up to two external displays:


      • Two displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt.

      • One display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI.


    • Alternatively, supports one external display:


      • One display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz over HDMI.

      • One display with up to 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI.




  • MacBook Pro with M4 Max Chip:


    • Supports up to four external displays:


      • Three displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI.


    • Alternatively, supports up to three external displays:


      • Two displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or one display with up to 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI.





Mac mini Models




  • Mac mini with M4 Pro Chip:


    • Supports up to three external displays:


      • Three displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt.


    • Alternatively, supports one external display:


      • One display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or one display with up to 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI.



Note that the Mac mini with the standard M4 chip features Thunderbolt 4 ports and supports up to three external displays, with specific configurations as detailed in Apple's technical specifications.

Do I Need Thunderbolt 5?


For most users performing everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, or even photo editing, Thunderbolt 4's 40 Gbps bandwidth remains more than adequate. Even 4K video editing and working with large file sizes works smoothly with Thunderbolt 4 connections, as many professionals will attest. The new Mac mini and base 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 chip includes Thunderbolt 4 ports that should serve most of these users.


It's worth considering Thunderbolt 5 if you work with 8K video, require multiple high-resolution displays, or regularly transfer extremely large files. The technology will be particularly beneficial if you work with virtual reality, 3D rendering, or high-end video production where every bit of bandwidth matters. However, remember that taking full advantage of Thunderbolt 5 requires compatible peripherals, which are just beginning to enter the market and typically command premium prices.

For most users, the presence of Thunderbolt 5 shouldn't be the deciding factor when choosing between M4 and M4 Pro/Max Macs. The standard M4 models with Thunderbolt 4 will continue to serve the majority of users well, making Thunderbolt 5 a "nice-to-have" rather than a necessity for typical Mac buyers. The technology's true benefits will likely become more apparent as compatible peripherals become more available and affordable over time.

Thunderbolt 5 Accessories


The first wave of Thunderbolt 5 peripherals is beginning to arrive. Apple's Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable ($69) features a braided black design, supports the full 120 Gbps bandwidth and 240W power delivery, while maintaining backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 3/4 and USB standards.


For storage, OWC's Envoy Ultra external SSD achieves speeds over 6GB per second – double that of previous Thunderbolt drives – and comes in 2TB ($399.99) and 4TB ($599.99) configurations with a built-in Thunderbolt cable.


Lastly, OWC's Thunderbolt 5 Hub ($189.99) expands a single port into three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port, supporting up to 140W power delivery – enough to charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro. The hub enables three separate device daisy chains and can drive up to three 8K displays at 60Hz with Display Stream Compression. Its aluminum enclosure uses passive cooling for silent operation, making it suitable for noise-sensitive environments like recording studios.
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Get Up to $160 Off the New M4 14-Inch MacBook Pro With Amazon's Early Black Friday Deals

Amazon has a collection of the new M4 14-inch MacBook Pro on sale this week, with as much as $160 off select models. These deals aren't the only Mac-related Black Friday sales you can get right now, so be sure to check out our Best Early Black Friday Mac Deals guide for more information.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Starting with the 16GB RAM/512GB M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, you can get this model for $1,474.00 in both Silver and Space Black. This is a match of the all-time low price on the computer, and right now only Amazon has the sale.




Amazon also has the 16GB/1TB M4 14-inch MacBook Pro at an all-time low price of $1,654.00, down from $1,799.00. Finally, there's the 24GB RAM/512GB model for $1,839.00, down from $1,999.00, which is another record low price. Both of these computers are only available at these prices in Silver.



You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2024.




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Apple Customers Sue Over Unfixed AirPods Pro Crackling Issue

A trio of Apple customers this month filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, accusing the Cupertino company of violating California consumer protection laws and false advertising for continuing to sell AirPods Pro models that had ongoing issues with crackling or static sounds.


A few months after the ‌AirPods Pro‌ came out in October 2019, buyers began to complain about crackling, rattling, popping, and static-like noises affecting the ‌AirPods Pro‌. The sound seemed to show up when something caused an earbud to move or vibrate, such as walking or running.

Apple tried to fix the problem with software updates, but the company ultimately launched an ‌AirPods Pro‌ repair program in October 2020. Customers with affected ‌AirPods Pro‌ were able to bring them to Apple for a fix or a replacement, but unfortunately, many customers found that their replacement ‌AirPods Pro‌ also suffered from the same issue.

As a result, Apple is now facing a class action lawsuit, with the plaintiffs requesting "relief" due to the defective nature of the ‌AirPods Pro‌. The complaint says that customers would not have purchased the ‌AirPods Pro‌ or would have paid less had Apple made the flaw clear.

Apple is also being accused of false advertising for highlighting features like "superior sound quality" and "pure, incredibly clear sound" when knowing there was an issue with crackling and static.

The court will need to decide if the arguments made here hold up, and whether the case deserves class action certification.

Related Roundup: AirPods Pro
Buyer's Guide: AirPods Pro (Neutral)
Related Forum: AirPods

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M4 Max MacBook Pro: Real-World Usage Tests

Apple last week replaced the M3 Max MacBook Pro with the new M4 Max ‌MacBook Pro‌, and we picked up one of the new high-end ‌MacBook Pro‌ machines to see how it compares to the prior model with both benchmarks and real-world tests.


We tested an M4 Max with a 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and 48GB RAM against an M3 Max ‌MacBook Pro‌ with similar specs. The two machines look similar, but the display on the M4 version did get some improvements and it's a little bit brighter. There's an option for nano-texture too, which makes a big difference if you ever work outside.

Thunderbolt 5 ports instead of Thunderbolt 4 ports allow you to connect more displays (up to three 6K displays) and get faster transfer speeds. Unsurprisingly, the M4 Max performed better across the board on benchmarks, and those higher numbers did indeed translate to actual improvements in day-to-day performance.

Creating a slow motion clip from a standard clip in Topaz Labs AI took the M3 Max ‌MacBook Pro‌ a little over six minutes, while the M4 Max ‌MacBook Pro‌ was done in under five minutes.

Exporting a 6 minute 4K video with effects, plugins, LUTs, Roto AI masks, Motion VFX, and more from Final Cut Pro took the M3 Max 1:17, while the M4 Max did it in 1:07. It's only a 10 second savings, but that adds up with longer videos and over time.

Obviously you're not going to be upgrading to the M4 Max ‌MacBook Pro‌ if you have an M3 Max machine, but it is interesting to see the year-over-year improvements. If you have something like an M1 Pro or an M1 Max and do a lot of CPU/GPU heavy tasks, upgrading to the M4 Max could end up saving you a good amount of time.

Let us know what you think of the M4 Max ‌MacBook Pro‌'s performance in the comments below.
Related Roundup: MacBook Pro
Buyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)
Related Forum: MacBook Pro

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Apple Likely to Announce Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac Today

In its Mac mini announcement video last month, Apple briefly mentioned an "upcoming" version of Final Cut Pro for the Mac. We believe that Apple will likely announce the update later today, as the annual Final Cut Pro Creative Summit conference begins today and involves a visit to Apple Park starting at 2 p.m. Pacific Time today. Final Cut Pro version 10.7 was shown off during the same Apple Park day of the conference last year.


Final Cut Pro received its most recent feature update to version 10.8 in June. New features included an Enhance Light and Color effect, a Smooth Slo-Mo option for slow-motion visuals, advanced search and filtering in the timeline index, and more.

Following a bug-fix update in August, Final Cut Pro is now on version 10.8.1. It is quite possible that the next version will be Final Cut Pro 11, rather than 10.9, given that Logic Pro went from version 10.8.1 to 11.0 earlier this year.

We recently recapped three new features that Apple already said are coming to Final Cut Pro for the Mac later this year, including spatial video editing, AI-generated video effects, and automatic AI-generated captions. An image of Final Cut Pro in the Mac mini announcement video last month also showed an unreleased "Magnetic Mask" feature that will likely allow users to isolate moving objects in the foreground of videos.

Final Cut Pro's upcoming auto-caption feature

At least some of these features will likely extend to an updated version of the Final Cut Pro app for iPad. There could also be updates to the Final Cut Pro companion apps Compressor and Motion for the Mac, and to the Final Cut Camera app for the iPhone.

In the U.S., Final Cut Pro currently costs $299.99 on the Mac, while the iPad version is a subscription-based app priced at $4.99 per month or $49 per year.
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Apple Releases Logic Pro 11.1 for Mac

Apple today released Logic Pro 11.1 for Mac and Logic Pro 2.1 for iPad, adding new features for songwriting, producing, and mixing. There's a new Quantec Room Simulator plug-in that uses the original algorithms and code from Quantec founder Wolfgang Buchleitner, allowing users to add naturalistic acoustic space to their music with Quantec QRS, or to select Quantec Yardstick for more accurate modeling of acoustic spaces.


Plug-in search lets Final Cut Pro users find and add any plug-in from the plug-in menu without clicking on a channel strip insert. Users can search by categories, company name, or part of a plug-in name.

There is a new Modular Melodies sound back that includes hundreds of loops crafted from patchable hardware synths and a collection of meticulously designed Alchemy synth patches.

Along with these features, the app also includes several enhancements.


  • Drag channel strips to organize your mixer layout

  • Send your mix directly to Voice Memos and preview on iPhone, ‌iPad‌ or Apple Watch

  • Click on any plug-in slot while holding the command key to quickly remove plug-ins

  • Quickly set input, output, side chain source, or bus routings using in-menu search

  • Use key commands to move Marquee selections in all directions to speed up editing


Apple has also released a new version of Logic Remote with stability improvements and bug fixes.
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Apple Releases Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac

Apple today announced the launch of major updates for its Final Cut Pro video editing software designed for Macs and iPads. Final Cut Pro has been version 10 since 2011, but after 13 years, Apple is finally ready to debut Final Cut Pro 11.


Apple first teased a new version of Final Cut Pro when introducing the new M4 Macs in October, and now the updated software is available for download with a number of "intelligent" improvements.

With Final Cut Pro 11, Apple is making sure to take advantage of the full power of its M-series chips. Magnetic Mask, a new AI-powered tool, lets video editors isolate people and objects in a video clip without a green screen or time-consuming rotoscoping.


Magnetic Mask is ideal for customizing backgrounds and environments, and it can be combined with color correction and video effects for more control over each project.

Another new AI feature, Transcribe to Captions, lets Final Cut Pro automatically generate closed captions in the timeline using an Apple-trained large language model that analyzes spoken audio in a video.


Final Cut Pro 11 now has support for editing spatial video. Users are able to import footage from the iPhone 15 Pro models, iPhone 16 models, or Canon's R7 camera with RF-S7.8mm F4 STM Dual Lens to make color corrections, add effects, and enhance video with titles and other features. The depth position of titles and captured footage can be adjusted using FCP, and there are different viewing modes for previewing left and right eye angles on the Mac.

When a Mac is paired with a Vision Pro, the Mac Virtual Display can be used for editing spatial video with the Final Cut Pro software. Spatial videos edited in Final Cut Pro can be exported directly to a user's Photos library to be viewed on Vision Pro, or they can be shared with others by uploading them to the visionOS Vimeo app. Other new Final Cut Pro features:

- Reduce clutter in the browser by automatically hiding original clips when creating synced clips or multicam clips.
- Use Vertical Zoom to Fit to scale clip heights to fit in the timeline.
- Speed up your creative flow with new Picture in Picture and Callout effects.
- Create amazing visual reveals with new Modular transitions.
- Increase efficiency with new keyboard shortcuts for common tasks in the browser and timeline.
- Install third-party Media Extensions to support playback and editing of more video formats.

Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1 improves the touch-first editing experience by adding support for Enhance Light and Color, which refines color balance, contrast, and brightness in video or still images with one tap.


There's haptic feedback support for the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard, which means users will feel a light pulse when trimming clips, moving media, navigating the timeline, and resizing viewer clips to snapping points. Apple added four new inks for the Live Drawing feature on ‌iPad‌ for adding animations to videos. There are now watercolor, crayon, fountain pen, and monoline pen options.


Other improvements include a vertical pinch gesture for expanding or minimizing clip height in the timeline, an option for dynamically adjusting the size and position of the viewer in Picture in Picture mode, and timeline support for recordings at 90 to 120fps on the iPhone 16 Pro models. The content library features additional modular transitions, color-grading presets, and dynamic soundtracks.

Apple also updated Final Cut Camera to version 1.1, adding support for capturing Log-encoded HEVC video in either standalone or Live Multicam sessions, pairing the dynamic range of Log with reduced file sizes. Users can also enable a preview lookup table (LUT) while recording in Log.


‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ users are able to record 4K 120fps footage for smoother cinematic slow motion and then import it into Final Cut Pro for ‌iPad‌ to edit. Other new features include an advanced level with roll and tilt indicators and a crosshairs indicator for top-down shots.

Along with these updates to Final Cut Pro, Apple refreshed Logic Pro for Mac and Logic Pro for ‌iPad‌, adding support for a new Quantec Room Simulator plug-in. There are also updates for Motion, Compressor, and iMovie.

The new versions of Final Cut Pro for Mac and ‌iPad‌, Final Cut Camera, and Logic Pro for Mac and ‌iPad‌ can be downloaded from the App Store. Final Cut Pro for Mac is priced at $299.99, while Final Cut Pro for ‌iPad‌ is priced at $4.99 per month or $49 per year. The version 11 update is available to existing users for free.

Logic Pro for Mac is priced at $199.99, while Logic Pro for ‌iPad‌ is priced at $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year.
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