Apple is cracking down on “vibe coding” apps that allow users with little to no programming experience to build apps or websites using natural language prompts, reports The Information (a subscription is required to read the article). Vibe coding is a 2025 software...
Apple CEO is visiting China as pressure grows on the tech giant’s App Store policy in the country, reports Bloomberg. In addition to being present for the company’s 50th anniversary celebrations in the country, he’s also doing a bit of damage control. Lat week...
A lawsuit against Apple from the Musi music streaming app Musi has been dismissed, reports AppleInsider. A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice, confirming Apple’s right to remove the free streaming app from the App Store. It was removed in September...
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Apple has filed for a patent (number 20220269338) for “augmented devices” that involves using“Apple Glasses” in tandem with Macs, iPads, and other devices. About the patent filing Apple Glasses are the rumored augmented reality/mixed reality head-mounted display (HMD)...
Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,422,769) that shows the company wants to make it easier to switch between sound, silent, and mute modes on its various devices. About the patent An electronic device such as an iPhone can include several modes for providing...
Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has applied for a patent (number 20220029828) for an “in-vehicle media content monitoring and report generation.” About the patent filing In the patent filing, Apple says that current in-vehicle media systems “have many...
Apple has filed for a patent (number 20220030345) for “user identification using headphones.” It hints at future AirPod and Beats wearables that can identify who is wearing them — via a paired iPhone — and tailer incoming audio to the wearer. About the patent filing...
Epicwin, an applications development company, has analyzed the privacy settings of 35 of the most popular gaming apps on the App Store to reveal an index of the most invasive apps to your personal data and privacy. (Note that Epicwin makes its own iPhone app: EpicWin,...
Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,230,226) for “exterior lighting” for a vehicle. About the patent In the patent Apple notes that, of course, vehicles such as automobiles have exterior lighting such as turn signals,...
In a note to clients — as noted by iMore — analyst Emma Mohr-McClune of GlobalData thinks Apple is readying readying carriers for an eSIM-only iPhone 14. An eSIM is a digital SIM that allows you to activate a cellular plan from your carrier without having to use a...
Apple may be considering AirPods, AirPods Pros, and HomePod devices with curved screens — as well as an Apple Pencil with a built-in display.The company has been granted a patent (number 11,231,814) for “electronic devices with curved display surfaces.” About the...
Renogy’s $1,799 Lycan Powerbox is now available. It’s a personal energy solution that’s solar powered.
Quiet, efficient and pollution-free, the Lycan is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. The folks at Renogy say it’s the first to feature a swappable lithium-iron phosphate battery.
Samson’s (www.samsontech.com) new MediaOne M30 Powered Studio Monitors are a compact, full-range speaker solution for all desktop and multimedia applications.
They’re suitable for consumers looking for an affordable, yet high-quality audio solution for listening to music, producing music and video, watching/streaming videos or playing video games. The M30s feature an internal amplifier and solid wood construction.
Absorbits’ (http://www.absorbits.com) Wet Phone Rescue Pouch is a simple, sleek and economical solution for water-damaged cellphones and other electronics that fit inside the 7.5” x 4.5” pouch.
It fits most smart phones, is convenient for travel, and is easy to use. After being tucked into the pouch, the phone may be ready to work in as little as six hours, but can be left in the case for up to 24 hours to completely dry out. While Absorbits does remove moisture from your phone, it doesn’t fix already water-damaged parts, which may occur prior to placing your phone into the pouch.
Epson America’s Expression Photo XP-8500 Small-in-One wireless printer. offers fast, quiet performance in a sleek design. It delivers sharp, professional-quality, borderless photos up to 8” x 10”, and 4″ x 6″ in as fast as 10 seconds.
Renogy’s (www.renogy.com) splash proof E.TUNES Bluetooth Speaker is rated IPX6 making it ideal for outdoor weather. Users can e stream high quality music via Bluetooth 4.2 or with the provided AUX cord.
The E.TUNES conveniently features an LED light, a 5,000 mAH rechargeable battery, and a USB Fast Charge Port to power most devices multiple times. The speaker has a built-in monocrystalline solar panel.