Dr. Mac loves his 1st gen Apple AirPods, but it turns out he loves his new AirPods Pro even more, as he explains in episode #360 of his long-running Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves column!
Lees meerHere’s a long read to put on your list as you head into the weekend. It examines social media and its impact on democracy and our psyche. The problem may not be connectivity itself but rather the way social media turns so much communication into a p…
Lees meerWe have a deal on EyeQue VisionCheck, an MIT patented refractometer that allows you to test your eyes at home, get EyeGlass Numbers, and use them to order eyeglasses online. It works with an app on your iPhone or Android device. EyeQue VisionCheck i…
Lees meerCheckm8 is an iPhone flaw in the bootrom that can lead to a jailbreak. It can’t be patched via software, and it affects the iPhone 4s through iPhone X. But attackers need physical access to your device, and the jailbreak can only be tethered, meanin…
Lees meerA trade agreement between the U.S. and China is “an early Christmas present to Apple,” according to one analyst.
Lees meerNew Zealanders can finally use cellular Apple Watch models thanks to carrier Spark that now supports eSIM.
Lees meerSpectre was named Apple’s iOS app of the year earlier this month, and a quick test of the AI-powered long-exposure camera lens reveals why.
Lees meerAndrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple Podcasts coming to Amazon Echo devices, and the latest OS updates.
Lees meerYouTuber Marques Brownlee got to spend two weeks with a new Mac Pro. Jealous, much?! In a recently posted video, he unboxed the device and gave his review.
Lees meerApple is partnering with Color Genomics to offer free DNA testing to its employees. These will be genetic screenings for diseases.
Lees meerApple Podcasts are now available on Amazon Echo devices via Alexa, as are podcasts that are available on Spotify.
Lees meerApple recently released macOS 10.15.2 and it brings several new features as well as improvements, like brining back Apple Music column view.
Lees meerApple fixed a bug referred to as “AirDoS” that let people spam surrounding iOS devices with AirDrop pop ups.
Lees meerEveryone from the Department of Justice, the FBI, and politicians like Senator Lindsey Graham are attacking encryption, calling for backdoors for the “public good.” But people who understand security are cautioning against such a move. This week Rep…
Lees meerThere has been much excitement and discussion around the new Pro Display XDR for the new Mac Pro – $1000 for a stand, anyone? AppleInsider reported that it works with iMac Pro too, but only at 5K. On supported systems, the Pro Display XDR has 6K re…
Lees meerMicrosoft unveiled the latest edition of the Xbox on Friday. Named the Xbox Series X, the console will be released for next year’s holiday season. Microsoft put out a video to show it off. Noticeably, the console looks a lot like a PC than previous …
Lees meerInternet providers have successfully persuaded the FCC to remove unfavorable data that shows their advertised speeds are typically higher than their actual speeds. Internet experts and former FCC officials said the setup gives the internet companies…
Lees meerThis is a great review to me because it puts it in the hands of professionals who can make the most out of a machine this powerful. Although it is about the power, it’s less of a “speeds and feeds” review (or at least less rote listing of specs) and…
Lees meerOne of Apple Arcade’s headlining games was stylish rhythm game Sayonara Wild Hearts. It also spread to other platforms like PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. And today it’s on Steam for Macs and PCs. “As the heart of a young woman breaks, the bala…
Lees meerWe have a deal on the SlimJuicer 4,500mAh Wireless Charging Case for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. It’s a charging case with built-in Qi charging, meaning your iPhone charges from the case wirelessly, and the case can also charge …
Lees meerLuminAID sent me a Bloomio Twist lamp, and I think it’s a cool product. It’s great for camping because it collapses via an air valve on the bottom for easy storage. The valve does make it a bit wobbly though. It’s waterproof and dustproof, and it co…
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