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Thinking Deeply About the Browser We Use: Chrome, Safari, Firefox?
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Thinking Deeply About the Browser We Use: Chrome, Safari, Firefox?

John Martellaro · 5:37 PM EDT, Jun 1st, 2018 · 5 Comments

Recent revelations about Facebook practices combined with ongoing surveillance capitalism suggest that a purposeful privacy strategy — and browser choice — is mandatory.

A Great Collection of WWDC 2018 Wishlists
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A Great Collection of WWDC 2018 Wishlists

John Martellaro · 2:56 PM EDT, May 25th, 2018 · 1 Comment

Technical journalists don’t have access to Apple’s roadmaps, but they do have pretty good ideas about what might help us all with Apple’s new hardware and software.

iPhone Addiction is Our Problem, Not Apple’s
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iPhone Addiction is Our Problem, Not Apple's

John Martellaro · 5:37 PM EDT, May 18th, 2018 · 9 Comments

Sure. We can whine. Apple is causing our iPhone addiction. Except, that’s not true. The cause is us. The solution is in us.

New Apple Strategy: Partner with Microsoft For Future Battles
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New Apple Strategy: Partner with Microsoft For Future Battles

John Martellaro · 5:37 PM EDT, May 11th, 2018 · 13 Comments

The battlefield amongst the tech giants is constantly shifting. Each is innovating while looking for weaknesses in the competitors. A formal Apple partnership with Microsoft would change the balance of power.

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It’s Shortsighted for Apple to Discontinue AirPort Products
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It's Shortsighted for Apple to Discontinue AirPort Products

John Martellaro · 5:12 PM EDT, Apr 27th, 2018 · 21 Comments

For two decades, Apple has been there for its customers who want a great, easy-to-understand, easy-to-set-up, Wi-Fi system. Why give that up?

When Artificial Intelligence Becomes Human Intelligence, Look Out
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When Artificial Intelligence Becomes Human Intelligence, Look Out

John Martellaro · 5:57 PM EDT, Apr 20th, 2018 · 5 Comments

Every tech giant is working on what’s labelled Artificial Intelligence (AI). But just what is AI, really? Simple Machine Learning? Or the duplication of human intellectual capabilities and beyond? John has the story. Plus more news debris.

Apple’s 2019 Mac Pro Will Be Fundamentally Different
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Apple's 2019 Mac Pro Will Be Fundamentally Different

John Martellaro · 6:01 PM EDT, Apr 6th, 2018 · 5 Comments

There is every indication that Apple’s 2019 Mac Pro will be fundamentally different than its predecessors. John explains.

The iPad Paradox: Why it Can’t Really Teach Kids to Code
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The iPad Paradox: Why it Can't Really Teach Kids to Code

John Martellaro · 4:43 PM EDT, Mar 30th, 2018 · 18 Comments

Apple’s “Field Trip” education event produced a flood of excellent articles about Apple’s standing in the education market. Here are four of the best. And one hits a hot button.

Face ID on the iPhone is Cool. What About When the Police Use it?
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Face ID on the iPhone is Cool. What About When the Police Use it?

John Martellaro · 6:18 PM EDT, Mar 16th, 2018 · 12 Comments

When we use Face ID on our iPhones to identify ourselves, it’s pretty darn cool. But our perspective shifts when the technology is used in other ways. Should it?

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Apple’s HomePod Video Ad is in a Creative Rut
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Apple's HomePod Video Ad is in a Creative Rut

John Martellaro · 5:38 PM EST, Mar 9th, 2018 · 4 Comments

Apple’s HomePod video ad focuses on the old, tried and true. Takes few risks and is predictable. What happened?

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