It's been three months since Apple finally gained approval to build its massive data center just outside of Athenry in Galway County, Ireland, and now "a small handful of locals" have been reported as working to derail Apple's data center project si…
Lees meerApple accounted for over 100 percent of smartphone industry profits in the third quarter of this year, according to estimates published by BMO Capital Markets on Thursday. Analyst Tim Long, quoted in the Investor's Business Daily, said Apple's st…
Lees meerImagine a Mac that told you when it was developing a problem. A Mac that could identify a rogue app demanding too much memory, or a component displaying symptoms that often come before it fails.Predictive maintenance This isn’t such a far-fetched…
Lees meerApple appears to have removed optical audio output support from the headphone jack on its new 13-inch MacBook Pro with function keys, suggesting it is unlikely to have made the transition in the Touch Bar equipped models either. Optical audio o…
Lees meerFirst up, let’s get this out of the way: I haven’t laid a finger on the Touch Bar on Apple’s new MacBook Pros. They’re not in the wild yet, and since I wasn’t at the event last week, I’m among the vast majority of people who haven’t had a chance …
Lees meerWe knew it was coming. Ever since the 2015 release of the 12-inch MacBook, with its single USB-C port, it was obvious that this connector would make its appearance on other Macs. But Apple’s recently announced new MacBook Pro with only Thunderbo…
Lees meerSingle Sign-On for paid-TV apps was one of the major features for the big software update for the new Apple TV, then tvOS 10 was released without delay back in September except Single Sign-On was nowhere to be found. Apple’s website changed to say …
Lees meerDevice maker Plugable said Thursday that Apple’s new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is incompatible with Thunderbolt 3 docks that use a particular Texas Instrument chip. If accurate, it means at least some early Thunderbolt 3 docks already on the market…
Lees meerIt’s no secret that I’ve been a huge fan of Apple’s 12-inch MacBook. Last year, I wrote that it was the product that excited me the most about Apple’s future, noting of its design, new trackpad and keyboard technology, and overall daily impact on m…
Lees meerA new parody ad mocks the 2016 MacBook Pro for lacking all the things that pro users need. The ad highlights a lack of ports, memory limitations, no MagSafe, and more.Do you agree? Is Apple's MacBook Pro no longer 'Pro'? Let us know what you think …
Lees meerHorace Dediu has penned a piece on computers, mobile devices, touch input, and convergence that is a simply put, a must-read. Centered around Apple’s new MacBook Pro and Touch Bar, Mr. Dediu defines the difference between the Mac and Windows platfor…
Lees meerPower 2 is a brand new Apple Watch app that adds a handy iPhone battery life complication to the watch face. The app’s battery complication allows you to monitor the status of the paired iPhone’s battery without pulling it out of your pocket or pur…
Lees meerYouTube is adding a few new commenting tools for video creators to better moderate their page and grow their communities. The comment section on YouTube videos have typically had an unflattering reputation, to put it politely. That and more in today…
Lees meerNew cars need to be broken in. If you’re not careful during the break-in period you can reduce the performance and longevity of your car’s engine, or even damage it. Here are five things you should avoid if you just bought a brand new car.Read more.…
Lees meerApple on Thursday activated single sign-on for tvOS 10.1 beta and iOS 10.2 beta, a hotly anticipated feature that allows fourth-generation Apple TV and iOS device owners the ability to authenticate multiple apps and streaming servic…
Lees meerAfter a battery of tests with their current lineup of USB-C and Thunderbolt products, Plugable learned that Apple’s newest MacBook Pros may not be compatible with currently available Thunderbolt 3 devices. This issue seems to specifically stem from…
Lees meerOne big question people have been asking since Apple’s announcement of the Touch Bar is if the technology could come to the standalone Magic Keyboard. My colleague Ben Lovejoy noted of the possibility earlier this week, explaining that battery life…
Lees meerEye contact is an important part of making a good first impression. But if you have a bad habit of looking elsewhere while people talk, some practice can help. You don’t even need to leave your couch.Read more...
Lees meerApple's newest version of its original smartwatch is here...
Lees meerCheck out the x-connect magnetic USB cable on Indiegogo. Now, they don’t put it this way, but I see the USB cable equivalent of Apple’s soon-to-be-gone MagSafe. Using a small dongle for your iPhone, Android device, or USB port, x-connect’s highly ma…
Lees meerWhile you can install Linux on just about anything, old tablets are probably the cheapest way to do it. Case in point, Node put together a guide that repurposes a Nexus 7 tablet and converts it into a micro-sized laptop.Read more...
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