Daily deals: $200 off 15″ MacBook Air, Apple Watch from $137, Office for Mac $40, more

By news@appleinsider.com (Jess Pingrey) Today’s hottest deals include 53% off an LG Xboom Go wireless Bluetooth speaker, $190 off a Hiboy S2 electric scooter, $70 off an Insignia 43″ Class LED HD TV, $50 off a PlayStation 5 Console, 84% off Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac, and more.Get $200 off a 15-inch MacBook AirThe AppleInsider team scours the internet for top-notch bargains at online stores to showcase a list of unbeatable deals on popular tech products, including …

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Hyper fields HyperDrive Next collection of a dock, SSD enclosure, and hubs

By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Hyper has launched its HyperDrive Next range of products, which aims to “Go Beyond” by combining high-speed connectivity with sustainability.Launched on Monday, the HyperDrive Next lineup is said by the company as a “testament to our commitment to pushing boundaries” by pairing creativity with innovation and environmental responsibility.The range consists of four offerings, namely a selection of USB-C hubs, a USB4 NVMe SSD Enclosure, a USB-C Dock with dual monitor support aimed at M1 and m2 Macs, and the USB-C Business Class Dock. …

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Understanding MetalKit: Getting started with Apple’s graphics framework

By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) MetalKit is a high-level framework which makes getting to grips with Metal easier. Here’s how to get started using Apple’s 3D framework.Getting startedMetal is Apple’s 3D graphics and game pipeline to render 3D objects on Apple devices. Designed to replace OpenGL and other 3D frameworks Metal has the advantage of being optimized for Apple hardware to achieve maximum performance. …

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