When you think about the types of items typically seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, you might picture contraband like drugs or weapons. You probably don’t imagine knockoff AirPods as a target. In fact, bogus earbuds are a big deal. Custo…
Lees meerA trio of classic games have been updated just for Apple Arcade. That includes Angry Birds Reloaded, Alto’s Odyssey: The Lost City and Doodle God Universe. All three debuted Friday on Apple’s subscription gaming service. Not new but improved To be c…
Lees meerThe time has come for a bool hunt in Lisey’s Story! In the Apple TV+ series finale, Lisey and Dooley reach their final showdown — and get their last look at the brutal past just in the rearview mirror. It’s a fitting end to the Stephen King-written …
Lees meerLaptop screens are large enough to enjoy movies and work efficiently, but sometimes a little more screen space proves beneficial. Whether you’re developing crucial IT skills or writing the next great American novel, having an additional screen provi…
Lees meerEmoji just got a sonic boost in Facebook Messenger. The social network’s chat app added Soundmojis on Thursday, giving users the option of sending audio snippets with some key emoji. At launch, you can send catchphrases from TV shows, bits of hit so…
Lees meerWindows users can’t escape Clippy. The much hated personal assistant is coming back. Fortunately, it’ll be far less prominent than back in 1997. And Mac users won‘t have to see it at all. Apple has made its share of mistakes over the years. But few …
Lees meerWalmart ranked as the world’s largest company by revenue in 2020, experiencing a 79% boost in e-commerce sales as a result of the pandemic. Similarly, Sam’s Club also boomed for pandemic-related reasons — it’s preferable to stock up on bulk items an…
Lees meerFrom Cult of Mac Setups articles, we know Keychron mechanical keyboards are popular among Mac users. The company’s sleek new K7 model promises to continue that trend. Better yet, you can be among the first to grab it in Keychron’s Kickstarter campai…
Lees meerThis post about iPhone security is brought to you by UnMask. These days, it is not uncommon for someone to have their whole life saved on their iPhone. This includes their emails, banking information, passwords, photos, etc. If their phone gets stol…
Lees meerYou can charge an iPhone 12, Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously with the just-released Mophie 3-in-1 stand for MagSafe Charger. Apple likes it so much the product is listed on the online Apple Store, an honor that doesn’t go to most accessories.…
Lees meerJuly 15, 1998: Apple reports its third profitable quarter after the return of Steve Jobs, continuing the company’s remarkable turnaround. Apple earns $101 million for the quarter, largely thanks to the success of the Power Mac G3. In the same quarte…
Lees meerSoon there could be new emoji that let you show you are melting, have a low battery or are feeling ambivalent or teary eyed. These and more are on the list for approval in Emoji 14.0. But they might not appear in iPhones and other devices until 2022…
Lees meerIf you have fond memories of the ’70s tech that was generously steeped in wood grain panels, you’ll love this sweet iPhone 12 case from Limited77. It combines a flexible, shock-absorbing shell with a wooden finish that gives your smartphone plenty o…
Lees meerLinksys has rolled out support for Apple’s smart-home platform, HomeKit, in a firmware update for its flagship affordable Wi-Fi router system. Now users can enjoy high-speed internet access throughout the house with a little extra peace of mind. Th…
Lees meerWith media outlets breathlessly reporting on every movie and TV show trailer that hits the internet, it’s great to see a hilarious one worth watching whether or not you care about the underlying title. That’s the case with the parody series Honest T…
Lees meerWith all the sweeping changes of the last year, one thing seems to be sticking around (and maybe for the better): remote work opportunities. It seems that one out of four Americans will continue to work from home — and by 2025, approximately 36.2 mi…
Lees meerApple’s next-generation “iPhone 13” devices could feature Wi-Fi 6E technology for even better connectivity, according to a new report. The extended version of Wi-Fi 6 — which is already available in iPhone 11 and later — promises even faster speeds …
Lees meerAirPlay 2 and HomeKit support is now rolling out to Insignia and Toshiba television sets produced in 2020. The free firmware update lets you stream content from Mac, iPhone and iPad directly to your TV set. You can also control your TV using Siri vo…
Lees meerWho needs Boot Camp when you can stream Windows to your Mac? Microsoft’s newly announced Windows 365 feature allows you to use Windows 10 and 11 on almost any device — including Mac and iPad. With a Cloud PC, you get an instant-on experience and acc…
Lees meerApple’s newest iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8 betas, rolled out to registered developers on Wednesday, allow you to install software updates with less than 500MB of available storage. The change means that devices with lower storage capacities — li…
Lees meerYour 6-digit iPhone passcode isn't safe any more. Here's how to change it, and why you should care. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
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