John reminds us of the 8K TV roadmap and provides a glimpse of how the TV industry is evolving.
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Apple Warns of December Quarter Revenue Shortfall, Blames China, Stock Drops After Hours - Here's What You Need to Know
Apple issued a rare revenue warning on Wednesday after the markets closed, and Bryan Chaffin breaks down the important bits (and imparts some unsolicited advice, too).
What to Expect From Apple's Health Monitoring in the Future
Apple is emerging as a key player in health monitoring. Here’s how we can expect the technology to evolve over the next few years.
InstaScam - Blue Ticks for Sale
Instagram users have paid others to help them receive a verified blue tick in what is a growing scam on the photosharing network.
HDR For 4K/UHD TV: These Cool Diagrams Walk Us Through It
If you’re in the market for a new 4K/UHD TV, an understanding of High Dynamic Range (HDR) is essential to make sure all your equipment is compatible. John points us to a very helpful resource.
A Raging Argument: 2013 Mac Pro or 2018 Mac mini?
Peter von Panda anguished over his decision. Would a used 2013 Mac Pro be a better choice for the money than a 2018 Mac mini? The debate rages on.
Apple is Planning for When Siri Works Locally
An Apple patent application suggests that Apple would want Siri to someday work locally when it can. John explains why.
iPad Pro 11-Inch Teardown Shows Device's Power
The new iPad Pro 11-inch contains eight speakers, a lot of silicon and a downgraded battery, according to a teardown conducted by the team at iFixit.
More Questions Than Answers on The Future of The Mac
Apple has been systematically making the iPad Pro more and more capable. How will we know when it can finally do all the things everyone needs? And replace the Mac.
Apple Reportedly Slashes iPhone XR Orders by 25% While Boosting iPhone 8
Apple has reportedly slashed the number of iPhone XR units it is having manufactured, while boosting iPhone 8.
How Siri (and Alexa) Continue to Fail Me
Siri is a fairly good AI, but the fact that it stumbled on some basics is a source of disappointment for John.
Apple Signs Lease for 300,000 Square Feet of Bay Area Manufacturing Space
It’s not yet known what Apple intends to do with the space, as it could be used for manufacturing, research and development, or warehousing needs.
Is it Time to Move to 4K TV? Absolutely!
4K/UHD TVs are no longer a rarity and are now emerging as mainstream. According to IHS, of all the TVs sold in 2019, half will be 4K/UHD.
London Uber Strike Appears to Have Little Impact
Uber drivers held a 24-hour strike in major UK cities, but did it have any effect?
Apple's Competitors Increasingly Build Hardware to Lock Users Into Software
The days of only writing software that resides on a major platform like PCs and Macs are coming to a close. Now, every major tech company wants to sell you its own brand of hardware.
Here's Why Bloomberg's Spy Chip Report is Wrong
Apple, Amazon, and other companies weren’t victims of Chinese spy chip server hacks. Bloomberg got it wrong.
Key Takeaways from Apple's Lengthy Rebuttal of Bloomberg's 'Chinese Spy Chip' Story
Apple published a lengthy and detailed rebuttal of Bloomberg reporting claiming that China had successfully snuck tiny “spy chips” onto servers bought by Apple and other Silicon Valley tech giants.
Amazon's New Alexa Devices, Appliances, Speakers, and Cars
Amazon held an event covering Alexa updates and a variety of Echo devices that proves Amazon thinks the assistant battle is far from over.
Apple Isn't Deleting Your iTunes Movies
One guy losing streaming movies from his iTunes purchases doesn’t mean Apple is taking away everyone’s movies.
Representing the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR in Plain Text [Update]
With its upgrades and expansion to the iPhone X product line Wednesday, Apple has again led the public – and the press – on a confusing path when deciding how to represent these new iPhone models in plain text.
