It’s not a surprise, but Apple has announced that John Giannandrea, the company’s senior vice president for Machine Learning and AI Strategy, is stepping down from his position and will serve as an advisor to the company before retiring in the spring of 2026. ...
The wearable band market (wrist-worn devices such as smart watches and fitness trackers) grew by a modest 3% to 54.6 million units in the third quarter (3Q), according to the latest research from Omdia. And it was good news for Apple. Despite the low volume growth,...
Apple has filed for a patent (number US 20230081556) for “electronic devices with air input sensors.” It hints at future Mac laptops that can recognize and respond to hand gestures. About the patent filing In the patent filing, Apple notes that electronic devices such...
Apple’s MagSafe Duo is — as I noted in my December 7, 2020 review — a useful, elegant product, but way overpriced. You’ll have to fork out US$150, plus an extra $20 or more for a power adapter. If you need a portable, multiple-device charging solution, you’re better...
Monday, Feb. 14, is Valentine’s Day. You knew that, didn’t you? If not, I’ve rounded up some websites that will help you prepare for the romantic day. First of all, you can impress your special one (or ones) with your impressive knowledge of the history of Valentine’s...
The DualHead2Go DP Edition is one of the newer external multi-display upgrades from Matrox (http://www.matrox.com) that allows Mac users to add two displays to their Mac systems via the MiniDisplay Port connector.
This is an especially interesting solution for MacBook or MacBook Pro users, as more and more people are transitioning to this platform, but still can still benefit from an expanded onscreen desktop space. With two monitors, plus the notebook’s LCD, creative professionals can comfortably view and use more applications simultaneously to achieve more in less time.
Seagate (http://www.seagate.com) has introduced a new collection of GoFlex for Mac external drives designed to make it easy for those who use Mac OS X (10.5.8 or higher) and Time Machine to backup, shuttle, or share their digital content. I test drove the 1TB Limited Edition ultra-portable drive (US$199.95) — and have no trouble recommending it.
The Powis iCase (http://www.powisicase.com/) for the iPad was good in its first incarnation And it’s gotten even better with a new version that offers a thicker board that makes ’em even more sturdy and secure.
It also makes the cover flush with the rubber edges, creating a cleaner, more finished look for the case. The Powis iCase comes in a variety of styles — from black handcrafted leather to a brightly patterned case (which is a bit too froufrou for me) and offers nine viewing positions.
If you want serious storage that’s portable, Seagate’s 1.5TB FreeAgent GoFlex Desk (http://www.seagate.com) is a good deal at US$249.99. You can store up to 120 HD movies, 1,500 video games, thousands of photos or hours of digital music on this monster. (There’s also a $199.99, 1TB model.)
