Here are some of the latest hardware and accessory announcements: ° RHINOSHIELD has released a new ClearX phone case for the latest generation of iPhones. It purportedly takes a material-first approach to protection, combining the company’s proprietary...
Here are some of the latest software announcements. ° MacPaw’s ClearVPN is available on Apple TV and Android TV. Now users can watch their favorite shows, movies, and live sports securely on their smart TVs, with one account covering up to six devices. The folks...
Apple has released a new beta of watchOS 27 only for the Apple Watch Ultra 3. The beta can be downloaded through the Watch app on the iPhone with a free developer account. The Apple Watch will need to be on the charger, connected to Wi-Fi, and have a battery level of...
Apple has filed for a patent (number 20220365598) for “skin-to-skin contact detection.” And it could involve using multiple Apple Watches or ring devices to interact with the rumored “Reality Pro,” an virtual reality/augmented reality headset. About the patent filing...
Apple has filed for a patent (number 20220368961) for a “radio station provider management system and methods.”It involves efficient parsing, identification, searching, and playback of audio broadcasts from multiple different radio station providers in Apple Music....
Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has been granted a patent (number 11498561) for a “vehicle deceleration system.” About the patent In the patent Apple notes that a human-operated vehicle is subject to conditions consequential to the human operator’s...
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There’s an old saying that “the camera never lies.” However, with modern technology and image tricks such as deepfakes, that’s no longer true. However, Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,335,094) for “detecting fake videos” — at least in regards to using Face...
Customer satisfaction with wireless service overall retreats 1.4% to a score of 73 (out of 100), according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Wireless Phone Service and Cell Phone Study 2021-2022. Mobile network operators (MNOs) and full-service mobile...
There have long been rumors that Apple plans “foldable” iPhones, iPads, even Macs. And a new tweet by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicates that Apple is at least considering such products. Here’s the tweet: Apple is testing E Ink’s Electronic Paper Display (EPD) for future...
Is it just me?! Apple’s just-released macOS Monterey 12.4 an/or the “standalone” Studio Display Firmware Update 15.5 temporarily “bricked” my Apple Studio Display. The same thing happened in March with the macOS Monterey 12.3 an/or the “standalone” Studio Display...
Apple has applied for a patent (number 20220146820) for a “lens array for shifting perspective of an imaging system.” It involves the rumored “Apple Glasses,” an augmented reality/virtual reality head-mounted display (HDM). About the patent filing Augmented reality...
RAVPower's $43.99 PD Pioneer charger, the RAVPower PD Pioneer 61W Wall Charger, is almost half the size of the Apple 61W charger. With Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, the 61W GaN Wall Charger can charge all devices at speeds up to 2.5X faster than the standard 1A...
No Starch Press has published a new, revamped edition of its classic Scratch coding cards for kids. The Official Scratch Coding Cards ($24.95, 76 laminated cards) teaches the basics of programming through fun activities to do alone or in groups, with or without...
WaterField Designs has introduced the Tech Rolltop Backpack, a multi-use backpack that eliminates the need for a separate work, carry-on, and sports bag. A padded MacBook-iPad compartment and abundant organizational pockets are easily accessible on the bag’s...
The new AKASO V50 Pro Native 4K/30fps action camera is waterproof and sports a touch screen and with an adjustable view angle. It provides clear and stable images for sports both above and below water and is available for $119.99 at Amazon.com. The AKASO V50 Pro...
Gadget Guard, a maker of smart phone screen protection, has launched the Gadget Guard Essentials line, bringing together both the case and screen protection customers need to protect their phones. The case and screen fit perfectly together to provide superior drop...