Beats, a wholly owned subsidiary of Apple, has announced its first hardware collaboration with Nike: a special-edition Nike-branded version of the Powerbeats Pro 2. Here’s how it’s described: The flexible secure-fit earhooks stay locked on comfortably, even...
Eleven major technology and retail companies have signed a new pledge promising to share threat intelligence about how scammers are abusing their services, according to Axios (a subscription is required to read the article). Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Meta, Amazon,...
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A security researcher says that iPhones don’t fully route all network traffic through VPNs as a user might expect, “a potential security issue the device maker has known about for years,” reports Ars Technica. Michael Horowitz, a longtime computer security blogger and...
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo thinks the iPhone 14 will launch early to minimize the impact of “recession risk on demand.” From his tweet: The iPhone 14 announcement/shipping date may be earlier than iPhone 13/12, which could be one of the reasons why Apple offered a positive...
Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,416,076) for a “finger-mounted device with sensors and haptics.” Among other things, the “Apple Glove” could be used to interact with the rumored “Apple Glasses,” an augmented reality/mixed reality headset. About the patent...
“Apple Glasses” — the rumored augmented reality/virtual reality head-mounted display (HMD0 — may be delayed until 2023 due to issues during the development process, according to Bloomberg (a subscription is required to read the entire article). What issues?...
Future iPhones and iPads could pack an “accessory strobe interface” based on a new Apple patent filing (number 20220015201). The tech giant has previously been granted a patent (number 11,172,553) for such tech. About the patent filing An internal strobe or flash...
In a note to clients — as noted by MacRumors — Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu expects all iPhone 14 models to feature 120Hz displays and 6GB of RAM. This differs from other predictions that says only the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max could have...
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Apple has filed for a patent (number 202200111822) that hints at previous rumors that the company is at least considering a curved iPhone with a wraparound display. This is a DIFFERENT rumor than the one for a foldable iPhone. The Sellers Research Group (that’s me)...
Apple has filed for a patent (number 20220012451) for an “elongated fingerprint sensor” that hints at Touch ID implemented directly into the display of future iPhones. Or located on the side of the device. About the patent filing In the patent filing, Apple says that...
L-com Global Connectivity (www.l-com.com) has released a new series of IP68-rated cable glands and couplers. Typical applications for these new products include enclosures, outdoor plants, wired LAN connections and wireless installations.
School’s out for summer, but learning doesn’t have to stop at the classroom door. For parents and educators looking to keep their students exploring, tinkering, and creating, No Starch Press has added to its lineup of STEM books.
“The Arduino Inventor’s Guide” ($29.95, 336 pages) is a project-packed introduction to building and coding with the Arduino microcontroller. With each hands-on project, total beginners learn useful electronics and coding skills while building an interactive gadget.
SnowLizard’s SLXtreme 7 for the iPhone 7 boasts unique combination of features for outdoor adventuring – rugged, waterproof and drop-proof protection, plus a built-in solar charger and integrated battery extender.
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has launched Fender Play, a first-of-its kind video-based learning platform for the iPhone. It’s designed to change the way beginning players learn how to play guitar through hundreds of easy-to-follow, instructor-guided video lessons utilizing a song-driven, personalized learning path that enables even brand-new players to master chords and riffs in minutes.
Urban Armor Gear (urbanarmorgear.com) has launched its new Metropolis Series Case for the new iPad Pro 10.5 and 12.9-inch models at a price of $59.95 and $89.95, respectively.
UAG’s Metropolis Series meets US MIL-SPEC Standards (810G-516.6) and offers 360-degree comprehensive protection from drops and shocks. A smart cover protects the screen and functions as a multi-position stand, while corner bumpers provide extra drop protection for the iPad’s display.