With new show Calls, Apple TV+ brings a French TV sensation to America and it’s three things in one. It’s a fascinating experiment, an old idea repackaged — and something of a missed opportunity.
The series, which premieres this Friday, hides its star-studded voice cast behind pixelated images and on-screen text, making it sort of an anti-event. That alone means Calls faces an uphill climb to find a new audience.
Apple’s upcoming augmented reality head-mounted display will be controlled by eye-tracking technology, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says in a note sent to clients Friday.
Instead of using hand controls, the technology will be able to detect wearers’ eye movements and blinking, then instantly compute the required information so it can be seen on the device’s micro-OLED display.
Worried your iPhone might be picking up all kinds of nasty germs while you’re out and about? Sterilize with ultraviolet (UV) light while it charges with this 2-in-1 stand from Limited77 — now on sale for a limited time.
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Turns out you can’t trust everything you find on GitHub. Security researchers found an Xcode project that had been modified to install a back door into the user’s Mac.
Are your AirPods Max malfunctioning? Most problems can be fixed with a simple reboot or reset. We’ll show you the steps you need to follow when your pricey headphones start acting up.
Let’s face it: Apple Arcade is fine, but real arcades absolutely ruled. You could win the ultimate at-home arcade system — and relive the past with a decidedly modern twist — if you enter our Polycade Lux Giveaway.
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The 2021 iPad Pro will get a considerable performance boost, according to a trusted source. To the point where the tablet is as fast as the M1 Macs released last autumn.
In addition, the USB-C port in the next iPadOS device might support Thunderbolt.
Looking for an iPhone charger that will deliver the fastest possible charging speeds? Forget the one that came bundled with your old iPhone and pick up a super-speedy 20W adapter instead.
If you can’t find the wattage of an adapter in its product description, we’ll show you a quick and easy way to calculate it yourself so you don’t waste your hard-earned cash on the wrong one.
Whether it’s an adorable animal video, a wedding photo slideshow or a work-related project, sometimes it’s better to share the content you’re looking at with a wider audience. With this HD 1080P HDMI Wi-Fi Media Video Streamer, you can take a look at your favorite content on a larger screen, easily mirroring whatever you’re looking at on your phone, tablet or laptop onto your television.
Cybercriminals reportedly created more macOS malware in 2020 than from 2012 to 2019 combined. The days when Mac users could happily assume they weren’t in danger from hackers are long over.
But the situation remains far worse for Windows users. Researchers found 135 times as many Windows malware samples last year as ones targeting macOS.
Apple’s official Smart Folio is one of the most elegant ways to protect your beloved iPad. And for a limited time only on Amazon, you can yours for the newest iPad Air and 11-inch iPad Pro at $14.05 off its usual price.
This is the biggest discount we’ve seen so far on the newest Smart Folio models, and price drops don’t happen very often. Go take advantage of it before it’s too late.
Redditor Liquidsama’s setup is popular on the social media app not just for the adorable Pac-Man Ghost Light in the corner (see photos), but for its awesome computing power for work and play.
The LED ghost light phases through nine colors and reacts to music, by the way — which is neat — but the real draw here is a bulked-up Mac Pro for IT work and a heavily modded PC for gaming. Not to mention a great audio rig for podcasting.
Our devices are fragile things considering all the precious files they contain. All it takes is one solid drop of your phone or one spilled glass of water next to your laptop for you to lose any number of significant work files, irreplaceable photos, hard-to-find music files and more. Thankfully, this 4Sync Premium Cloud Storage can help. The cloud-based storage solution is the perfect place for you to stow your documents, music, photos and more — and you can get a one-year subscription for $49.99.
These days, most companies are drowning in massive amounts of data — and they’re looking for people who know how to demystify and manipulate it to drive deep business insights. In this environment, knowing how to use Microsoft Excel is essential. In fact, it’s required for 82% of “middle skill” positions.
But if you want to truly stand out for promotions and senior roles, you need to master the more-advanced Excel functions, like VLOOKUP, macros, PivotTables and more. And you can get the skills you need on the cheap with this All-in-One Microsoft Excel Certification Training Bundle.
After throwing in the towel on the original HomePod after just three years, Apple should stop releasing pricey, niche products.
They don’t sell well — at least not well enough to keep Apple interested, apparently — and it’s not fair to consumers who shell out big bucks, then get stuck with a product that vanishes after just one generation.
Yes, Apple says it will continue to support the full-size HomePod with software updates, even as it refocuses on the $99 HomePod mini. But the old-school HomePod is a dead-end product.
You can read the HomePod debacle as an admission of failure regarding Apple’s framing of the device as a smart speaker rather than high-end audio gear. But it’s more than that. It’s an illustration of Apple’s faltering strategy of creating premium products for niche corners of the market.
Apple users are more likely than ever to buy a new iPhone, according to survey results released Tuesday. Nearly 92% of current iOS users intend to stick with the platform.
But the situation isn’t so rosy for archrival Samsung, as 26% of Galaxy smartphone users plan to switch to another platform. And most of these switchers have their eye on an iPhone.
Bucardo’s brilliant Pocket Watch accessory for Apple Watch could be coming to the latest models — with your help. The company just kicked off a new Kickstarter campaign that will support the development and production of the Pocket Watch for Apple Watch Series 4 and later.
Pledge your support today to help get the project off the ground.
Need a super-speedy charger for your new iPhone 12? Look no further than the excellent Aukey Minima.
Its ultra-compact design with foldable plug means you can take it anywhere, while its 20W of power delivery will have your favorite devices topped up in no time. Get yours on Amazon today for under $8.
Imagine an iMac with an iPad for its screen and you’ve got the Kensington StudioDock. Slip your tablet into the docking station and it’s elevated to eye level, plus you have access to an extensive collection of built-in ports. The stand can even wirelessly charge your other Apple devices.
Read on to explore all the reasons why this is the best iPad desktop stand ever made.
Apple is apparently preparing to release iPhone security updates separately from iOS updates with feature changes. The just-released fourth beta of iOS 14.5 gives users a new, separate toggle to choose whether to automatically install security updates.
However, at this point this feature doesn’t work quite as many might expect.
If you have an ear for music, and want to start writing and producing your own songs, you need to learn the appropriate techniques and tools to get started. The Complete Ableton Live 11 Music Production Essentials Bundle will fast-track your understanding of music production.
It offers 11 of hours of training that will get you up and running on popular music-production software Ableton Live. It also includes instruction on fundamentals like music theory, songwriting and more.
Woot’s crazy deal on AirPods Pro is back, offering $59.01 off brand-new AirPods Pro. Bag yours for just $189.99 — one of the lowest prices we’ve seen on new units — before the sale ends later today.
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Redditor brazzy2010 has a super-simple setup with a tremendous asset to go along with an M1-powered MacBook Air. It’s a 30-inch Apple Cinema Display from more than a decade ago. Its exact age is unknown, but it could be up to 16 years old.
Not only does the elderly display still work — with the right connectors, it still dazzles.
We don’t know anything about iOS 15 yet. And I’m totally OK with that. By comparison, this time last year we already knew plenty about iOS 14. This year, Apple’s somehow managed to keep leaks to virtually zero — despite the fact that many Apple engineers are working from home right now.
Here’s why I’m not shedding any tears over the lack of leaks. And why, frankly, I’d be happy if that same secrecy extended to other Apple products, too.
Your MacBook probably contains all your most important files, from critical work documents to photos from significant moments in your life. Unfortunately, all it takes is one glass of water or unstable perch to destroy your computer — and all your data and files, too. While it’s hard to fix a damaged computer, it’s easy to ensure you always have a backup copy of your most important files on hand.
These storage and backup solutions are just what you need to keep your data safe in case of a disaster. Many come with lifetime subscriptions that lock in deep discounts forever.