Interest in the metaverse to propel both Apple and Meta in 2022, analyst says

By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Peterson) Apple and Meta will duke it out for the top-performing tech stock spot in 2022 as investors seek to invest in the metaverse, according to Loup Ventures.Apple VR glassesIn a new research note, Loup Ventures partner and analyst Gene Munster outlined some of his predictions for 2022. One of them is that Apple and Meta — formerly known as Facebook — will duel in 2022, driven by the metaverse’s flight to quality. …

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The AirTag stalking problem is only partially Apple’s problem, it’s mostly law enforcement’s

By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Peterson) Apple’s AirTags are being used for stalking, but the problem isn’t new, nor remotely exclusive to Apple — and is easier to execute undetected with other inexpensive methods. The real issue is the overall failure of law enforcement to act.Apple AirTagReports of AirTags being used to stalk people don’t give a full picture of the dangers of “stalkerware,” and the reports often shift blame entirely onto Apple. …

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Best deals New Year’s Eve: $400 off 49-inch curved display, $200 off a DJI Mavic drone combo, more

By news@appleinsider.com (AppleInsider Staff) Alongside continuing great deals across Apple’s entire AirPods lineup, New Year’s Eve sales include more than 50% off one model of Philips over-ear headphones, $80 off an indoor garden, and more!To help you search through the continuing holiday deal chaos, we’ve curated some of the best deals we could find on Apple products, tech accessories, and other things for the AppleInsider audience.If an item is out of stock, it may still be able to be ordered for delivery at a later date. These deals won’t last long, so act fast for anything that might be of interest to you. …

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