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LaCie Rugged Pro5 SSD review: Incredibly fast portable storage that will hold up to the elements

With the release of the Rugged SSD Pro5, LaCie becomes one of the very first to release a Thunderbolt 5 device. We got one in our studio and we test it out with the latest Macs. LaCie Rugged Pro5 SSD review: LaCie released one of the very first Thunderbolt 5 portable SSDs This new pro-level portable storage device was first… Continue Reading

Updated Apple Studio Display with miniLED, ProMotion expected in late 2025

Apple could make a change to its relatively small screen collection, with claims it is working on an updated Apple Studio Display for release later in 2025. Apple Studio Display Aside from Apple’s Mac models with displays, consisting of the 24-inch iMac and the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lineups, the company does offer a few external screens. That selection… Continue Reading

Why you should use a VPN with public Wi-Fi hotspots

While a public Wi-Fi hotspot can be convenient, it may still be a security risk. Here’s why you should use one of the best VPNs for Mac while on public Wi-Fi. Coffee shops often provide free Wi-Fi hotspots – Image Credit: Pexels/Nhi Lam Access to the Internet is crucial to modern life, to a level where it’s very easy to… Continue Reading

ShiftCam SnapSeries roundup: a MagSafe photography ecosystem

The ShiftCam SnapSeries lineup has evolved to include a more powerful battery pack, a larger studio light, and a much taller tripod — all connected via MagSafe. Here’s how it all fits together. ShiftCam SnapSeries: expand iPhone photography with MagSafe ShiftCam offers an increasingly varied range of equipment for content creators and photographers that work from iPhone. When I reviewed… Continue Reading

Apple is once again advertising on X, more than a year after stopping all ads on the platform

Apple is once again running ads on the social media platform X, after the company previously stopped all advertising on the website due to the presence of objectionable content on it. Apple has seemingly resumed advertising on X. The iPhone maker hasn’t marketed its products and services on X, formerly known as Twitter, since November 2023, but all of that… Continue Reading

Apple TV app featuring Apple TV+ has arrived on Android phones & tablets

Android owners can now enjoy all their favorite Apple TV+ series and films right from the palms of their hands. Apple TV on Android. Image source: Apple Since its launch in late 2019, you’ve had plenty of ways to watch Apple TV+. Apple has dedicated apps for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. It also is a… Continue Reading

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 vs AirPods Pro 2 compared: A personal audio upgrade

The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 have finally been upgraded, bringing with it heart rate monitoring and active noise cancellation for the first time. Here’s how they fare compared against Apple’s identically-priced AirPods Pro 2. Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 [left], Apple AirPods Pro 2 [right] The Beats Powerbeats Pro have always had a place as one of the premium earphone options… Continue Reading

Dio Node AirPlay speaker review – too close to the HomePod mini in price, with fewer features

The Dio Node sounds great for a single Wi-Fi speaker, but a lack of stereo pairing and the extremely close proximity of the HomePod mini to the price point make it a tough choice. Dio Node review – one Dio Node For the longest time throughout the 2010s in another venue, I’d joke that we were hazing new writers by… Continue Reading

NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1334, Wednesday, February 12

It’s time for your guide to today’s Wordle answer, featuring my commentary on the latest puzzle, plus a selection of hints designed to help you keep your streak going. Don’t think you need any clues for Wordle today? No problem, just skip to my daily column. But remember: failure in this game is only ever six guesses away. Want more… Continue Reading

Apple now lets you transfer purchases from one Apple Account to another

Apple has made it possible for users to move their purchased content, such as apps and music, from one Apple Account to a different one of their choosing. Here’s how it works. Purchases can now be migrated from one Apple Account to another The change was revealed on Tuesday through a support document on the Apple website, which details the… Continue Reading

Apple Maps renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America after official database update

The Gulf of Mexico is now the Gulf of America on Apple Maps for users in the United States after a mapping database update and further criticism from Republican lawmakers. Apple Maps slowly being updated with Gulf of Mexico name change It appeared that Apple would take a half-step in renaming the Gulf of Mexico by showing Gulf of America… Continue Reading

Apple contemplates SMB, enterprise as its next major revenue stream as it launches a new partner program

Apple set to launch a new digitized system for easy collaboration with partners Apple partners will be trained to become trusted advisors Apple partners hail new program as a game-changer Apple is setting its sights on small and medium–sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises looking to invest in technology such as the best business Macs as its next major revenue stream.… Continue Reading

Google just set the date for I/O 2025, and get ready for the next big version of Gemini

Google I/O 2025 is set for May 20 – May 21 I/O generally covers a lot of ground, but we expect big updates on Gemini I/O 2024 brought us Gemini, Project Astra, a Sora competitor, and more Well, Google’s continuing its trend of setting event dates months in advance. And if you’ve been keen to learn more about Project Astra,… Continue Reading

Dwarf 3 Smart Telescope review: a compact, iPhone-connected night sky guide

Amateur astronomers and beginners will find the Dwarf 3 Smart Telescope useful for capturing shots of the night sky with the help of an iPhone, and get decent results very quickly. Dwarf 3 Smart Telescope Like photography and many other hobbies, astronomy can require both resources and knowledge. To understand what’s in the night sky, you have to know what… Continue Reading

Biggest Google Pixel 9a leak so far reveals colors and seems to confirm the death of the camera bar

Leaked images of the Google Pixel 9a have been aired They show four colors matching an earlier leak of cases for the smartphone The purported leaked pics also show the camera bar (shown above on the Pixel 8a) is no more It’s been a big day for spillage around the Google Pixel 9a, as earlier on, we saw leaked images… Continue Reading

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