Apple partner Expercom is offering new record low prices across the 2026 Studio Display XDR lineup. You can get up to US$200 off the pricey displays. Prices start at $2,749.00 for the Studio Display XDR with Standard Glass and VESA Mount Adapter. The Studio Display...
Apple has released the second public betas of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and tvOS 26.5. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website. Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care. Apple does public...
Apple has been granted a patent (number 11580518 B2) for “disabling mobile payments for lost electronic devices.” The goal is to make it easy to stop payments on a Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, etc., is lost or stolen. About the patent Many modern electronic devices...
On May 28, 2014, Apple announced its intention to acquire Beats Electronics for US$3 billion—with $400 million to be paid in Apple stock and the remainder in cash. The acquisition closed on August 1, 2014. Almost nine years later, I see no reason why the tech...
Scoshe’s US$44.99 PowerVolt Travelerl30 is an 30W USB-C Port for fast charging speed for such as an iPhone, iPad, and even Mac laptops. It’s small, portable, and does what’s expected of it. In my tests, it can power a smartphone, tablet, or tablet to 70% capacity in...
As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve always had an appreciation for fine wood, which is why I’m a big fan of the products from Grovemade, a designer of handcrafted wooden and leather accessories. They’re luxury items, not necessities. However, Grovemade’s products are...
If you’ve been having problems with the sharp edge on your MacBook Pro where you press your arms and hands below the keyboard you’ll want to check out the US$8 Guardstrip (http://guardstrip.com/). It will save wear and tear on your palms and wrists.
The Guardstrip is made of black rubber strips with adhesive backing. The edge has a radius for comfortable palm or arm rest. Strips have a small lip that fits over the corner, but which doesn’t prevent your computer from closing. One strip is shorter to prevent it from covering the remote sensor.
If your iPad 2 sports a Smart Cover, it’s half-way protected — the screen is safe, but the back of the tablet remains exposed. The Joy Factory (http://www.thejoyfactory.com) has a great solution in the US$29.95 SmartFit 2.
It perfectly complements the Smart Cover. The SmartFit 2 is available in “smoke” and “clear” versions.
Made of polycarbonate, it’s rugged. And it’s only 0.9 mm thick so doesn’t add much bulk or weight. Even decked out in a Smart Cover and SmartFit 2, my iPad 2 still fits into all the cases I’ve tried it with.
By Laurie Excell
For the active photographer who needs a portable light solution, Photoflex (http://www.photoflex.com) has introduced the US$549.95 OctoDome nxt: Extra Small Location Kit.
Included in a single, easy-to-carry bag is everything you need to get started with a one-light studio. Beginning with the StarFire digital flash, which has three operating modes — Manual, Slave 1, and Slave 2 — as well as power adjustments for complete control of flash output, the kit also includes the FlashFire Wireless Kit, which can fire off-camera flash from 160 feet.
The Lombard Sleeve (http://macte.ch/8qqSI) is a well designed MacBook Pro sleeve at a fairly reasonable price (US$64.99). It’s lean and sports a designer-styled exterior on both the front and back panels that’s highly water-resistant.
The flowery designer pattern — available in “black antik” and “white antik” — didn’t do much for me. Then again I’m a guy who has his iPhone in a case that looks like an engine gasket.