The MacBook Air has turned out to be an odd but interesting product. John sizes up the latest reports about a next generation model coming soon.
Lees meerTwitter killed some key APIs third party apps used to make their apps useful because Twitter hates influencers and power users. Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet drop a few f-bombs. They also talk about the latest rumor that Apple will bring support for …
Lees meerCheck out the Okra 7-Port USB Desktop Universal Charging Station. It’s aimed at people, families, and work settings where you need to charge many devices at once. It has 7 USB charging ports and clots for holding those devices while they charge. It’…
Lees meerIn 2005, scientists confirmed that dry spaghetti noodles never break cleanly in half. Instead they tend to split into three or more pieces. If you’ve ever cooked spaghetti you’re probably familiar with having little bits explode all over the kitchen…
Lees meerSpecifically, plushy pillows in the shape of certain Apple products.
Lees meerApparently ISPs have been recently saying that they can’t expand broadband without more government handouts. Broadband providers have spent years lobbying against utility-style regulations that protect consumers from high prices and bad service. But…
Lees meerKeyboard Maestro creates macros —sequences of actions that can be saved and then invoked and played back with a single keystroke (or other trigger), and the latest version (version 8) adds welcome improvements and interface enhancements.
Lees meerTwitter’s API changes go into effect today, and apps like Tweetbot have already begun updating.
Lees meerYour tweets can help scientists map the spread of wildfires. Researchers from the U.S. Forest Service published a study [PDF] where they found that—in large numbers—tweets about wildfires can model the way the smoke moves. If someone #cantbreathe du…
Lees meerCuriosity.com writes about Steve Jobs and the first iPhone. There was a little more to that keynote than meets the eye.
Lees meerJohn Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to look at Verizon’s plans for 5G broadband in our homes and how that may work out.
Lees meerThe music world lost a pillar with the passing of Aretha Franklin. She was suffering from pancreatic cancer, as did Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. To commemorate her life Apple has several playlists on Apple Music celebrating her powerful contribution…
Lees meerTwitter is turning off the APIs for key features on August 16th, essentially hobbling all client apps except its own.
Lees meerA teenager from Melbourne, Australia, has been arrested for hacking in to Apple’s servers, making off with over 90 GB of files, and accessing customer accounts. Apparently the boy developed a system that “worked flawlessly” until he was caught. The …
Lees meerAnother report claims the 2018 iPhone models will include Apple Pencil support.
Lees meerApple’s new campus is pretty impressive, and even things like opening the cafeteria doors is something worth watching. In this case, it’s because the doors are multi-story tall glass panels that slide out of the way to expose the dining area to natu…
Lees meerFor today’s Quick Tip, we’re going over how to set your own music on an alarm…so if waking up to the joyous sounds of heavy metal is your thing, we’ve got you covered.
Lees meerApple’s developer beta releases on Monday were followed up Wednesday with iOS 12 public beta 6 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Lees meerThe article’s opening paragraph puts it bluntly. “The world’s largest lifeguard organization claims there’s a direct link between child drownings and the smartphones parents hold in their hands.” Parents know that kids under 4 must be watched like a…
Lees meerVerizon has announced plans for a residential 5G service to be tested in four cities that includes an option for an Apple TV 4K. You’ll need a Verizon 5G modem and plan.
Lees meerThere seems to be a new epidemic among iPhone users. Called “iPhone 7 loop disease,” it can affect older iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models.
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