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News items you should check out: December 17

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites:

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites.

° From MacRumors: Apple is hosting an Apple Watch Activity Challenge on Sunday, December 21 to honor World Meditation Day. The challenge will show up for Apple Watch owners starting on December 19.

° From 9to5Mac: General Motors has confirmed its Apple Wallet car plans.

° From AppleInsider: The US House Judiciary Subcommittee is conducting a hearing on US big tech discrimination by Europe and others, with witnesses saying that the regulations popping up harm the global economy and stifle innovation.

° From The MacObserver: Rivian CEO explains why the company still rejects CarPlay, comments on Tesla rumors, and defends a fully integrated in-car experience.

° From MacVoices Live!: On the new episode, the 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Gide #7 kicks off with Brittany Smith, Mike Potter, and Chuck Joiner sharing practical and fun picks.

Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.