The school fall semester starts soon, and so, for many students, it’s time to think about programming languages they might want to learn. But which?
How Apple Could Use NFC to Improve the HomePod Experience
Andrew Orr came up with an idea to improve the HomePod experience. It involves using NFC to enable multi-user support.
It's Still Too Early to Buy a 4K Blu-ray Player
Many consumers who have made the jump to 4K/UHD TV, or plan to do so, may be considering a companion 4K Blu-ray player. John thinks it’s still too early to consider that.
How Apple's Tim Cook Avoided the Trap Other CEOs Fell Into
A recent article reminds us how powerful the influence of Steve Jobs has been on Tim Cook. It remains today.
Dear Apple, Please Don't Give Up on iBooks Publishing
Andrew interviewed Bradley Metrock, CEO of Score Publishing. He shares Andrew’s enthusiasm for Apple Books, and feels that Apple isn’t doing enough to make it the best platform for authors and readers.
Thoughts on Google Chrome and Its New HTTP/S Warnings
Google Chrome is gradually changing the alert in the search bar regarding the security of its website connection. John had mixed feelings about the early announcements.
This $100 Fake iPhone X Has a Pretend Notch and Is Riddled with Backdoors
It looks just like an iPhone X, from the lack of a Home button to the faked notch to the (crappy, blurry) lens array on the back.
How to Interpret the 2018 MacBook Pro Thermal Issues Report
The Core i9 2018 MacBook Pro was tested with one particular app and experienced some thermal throttling. A fuss ensued. John weighs in.
How Apple Could Revitalize the Mac mini
The original charter of the Mac mini is obsolete. It’s time for the Mac mini to become a more integral part of the Mac family.
Apple Eurasian Regulatory Filing Indicates 5 New Macs, 5 New iPads
The regulatory filing specifies that the Macs will run macOS High Sierra, while the iPads will run iOS 11, strongly suggesting these new devices will be announced soon.
Netflix, Facing New Challenges, Launches Perilous Pricing Experiment
Netflix is facing some new challenges. The reaction is a potentially dangerous new pricing experiment.
Yelp Wins Case that Could Have Forced Removal of Negative Review
Imagine, if you will, a world where businesses could sue you for leaving a negative Yelp review—and that if their lawyers could prove your statement was in some way false and defamatory, could get a court order forcing you and Yelp to remove the review.
How Apple Bundles its New TV Entertainment Subscription Will Be Something to Watch
Apple’s new TV entertainment subscription service will either delight or infuriate its customers. Let’s go for delight.
Apple and Samsung Settle 7-Year Patent Battle, Terms Not Known
After seven years, numerous appeals, and multiple courts that found Samsung to be a blatant copycat, the two companies have put an end to their fight. Terms of the deal are not known.
Why We Won't Be Giving Up Our Mac's Keyboard Anytime Soon
AI agents are often identified as the next I/O device, supplanting our traditional keyboards. John thinks the keyboard will actually be around for a long time to come.
Idiot Judge Ruling in the ATT Merger Had No Clue How Markets Work
He approved the merger without any additional conditions or concerns, and it’s hard to understand how that’s possible.
How Apple's Mac Could Start to Fail in the Marketplace
Those Mac users who are unfamiliar and uncomfortable with Windows aren’t like to jump ship. However, those who are bilingual in OSes may, in their need for better hardware, tell a different story.
The Real Threat from AI Technology: Not Knowing How it Thinks
A recent article starts to genuinely approach the real danger of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We’ll have zero visibility into how it thinks and its internal cultural values.
Why Home Automation Adoption is Slow - And What Apple Can Do
Home automation is, in principle, a worthy technical development. But its adoption is slow, and there are many reasons why. This is Apple’s challenge.
Why Apple Won't Need to Launch a New Mac mini After All
The assumptions we’ve been making about the market positions for the Mac mini and the future Mac Pro may be all wrong.. Or so John now thinks.
