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Apple’s Thinnest Product Yet and Everything Else Announced at Apple’s Let Loose Event

John A. Paradiso — Wed, 08 May 2024 13:47:43 +0000

In a whirlwind of exciting announcements, Apple’s Let Loose event brought us a flurry of new tech to obsess over, especially if you’re an iPad aficionado. Tim Cook didn’t undersell the hype, and this certainly wasn’t your run-of-the-mill Apple event. The stars of the show were undoubtedly the new iPad Airs and iPad Pros, flaunting […]

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Apple’s Debuts New M3 Chips with the Latest MacBook Pros

John A. Paradiso — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:23:29 +0000

Fresh off the heels of their Wonderlust event, Apple has unveiled the “Scary Fast” event, which brought with it the all-new M3 chip lineup – the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. These chips are pioneers in nanometer technology, boasting dynamic caching and improved GPU performance for blazing speed and excellent graphics, even supporting AAA […]

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A Pair of Vintage Apple Inc. Sneakers Are Available for $50,000

John A. Paradiso — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:25:24 +0000

For some reason, Apple’s iconic all-white sneakers have become the most coveted piece of gear from from Apple’s dark years of the mid-90s. Inspired by the iconic design elements of vintage Apple computers, these sneakers are a stylish tribute to the tech revolution that changed the game. Omega Sports made these custom shoes exclusively for […]

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Steve Jobs’ Macintosh SE from 1987 Is Up For Auction

John A. Paradiso — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:20:18 +0000

If you’re interested in owning a legendary piece of innovative technology, you’re in luck. Steve Jobs had a central role in the development of the personal computer, particularly in the growth of Apple. While Jobs was ultimately pushed out of the company in 1985, he continued to work on one of the early Macintosh computers. […]

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The 8 Best Rugged Smartwatches for Your Summer Workout

Amos Kwon — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:15:35 +0000

You’ve been diligent about working out all winter long, but it’s not the same as getting out in the warm sunshine and getting in those calisthenics, trail runs, and bike rides. Sure, you can do all of your workouts inside, but what fun would that be? Exercising outdoors is downright therapeutic, and you don’t have […]

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Apple iOS 16 CarPlay Wants Control of Your Vehicle

Amos Kwon — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:40:45 +0000

How many drivers these days simply default to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto instead of using the car’s inferior infotainment system? It removes the learning curve needed and simply takes the same UI as your phone and supplants it in your vehicle. Apple just announced that its iOS 16 update will expand CarPlay’s functionality beyond […]

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Macbook Air: Now Powered by M2

Brett Braley — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:05:26 +0000

While Anglophiles were doing shots in honor of the Queen, technophiles were waiting with bated breath to see what was the latest coming out of Silicon Valley during Apple’s WWDC. The most notable news coming from the event (other than editing texts – woohoo!) was that the Macbook Air will now be powered by the […]

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Apple Revealed a Bunch of Cool New Hardware at Their Spring Tech Event

Ben Dahl — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:13:51 +0000

Late last week, Apple unveiled a whole slew of new products and offerings ranging from the Mac Studio and Studio Display, to the M1 Ultra chip, and the most powerful/versatile iPad Air ever. As if that wasn’t enough, they also announced a partnership with Major League Baseball to offer “Friday Night Baseball” to Apple TV […]

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Apple’s Autonomous Rover Concept Will Connect You With Your Childhood

Ben Dahl — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:31:23 +0000

There’s some part of every one of us that wants to reconnect with the former versions of ourselves. This isn’t newsworthy. What is newsworthy about Apple’s new Autonomous Rover Concept is that it straight up looks like a combination of modern technology and underage spaceship drawings. This isn’t an entirely terrible rendering outside of the […]

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Apple Car Concept by Vanarama

Amos Kwon — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:11:14 +0000

Rumors of an Apple Car were spread, debunked, and then revived, but nobody really knows what the truth is. UK-based vehicle leasing company Vanarama has rendered its own version based on supposed patents the tech giant filed. This vision of what the Apple Car could look like shows off a flat-sided, white-frosted, and pillarless car […]

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Apple’s New MacBook Pros Are More Powerful than Ever

Ben Dahl — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:36:55 +0000

During Apple’s last fall tech event they unveiled the iPhone 13, the Apple Watch Series 5 and more. The one big thing that was missing was a much-needed update to the MacBook Pro. On Monday, as part of their “Unleashed” event, Apple dropped not one but two all-new MacBook Pros that check almost all the […]

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These Are the Best Cases for Your Brand New iPhone 13

Ben Dahl — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:27:14 +0000

Even with those sweet carrier upgrade discounts, switching out your current iPhone for an iPhone 13, Mini, Pro, or Pro Max so you can take advantage of all the latest and greatest is going to cost you a pretty penny. This isn’t really news because it happens every time there’s a significant hardware release, but […]

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The iPhone 13, the Apple Watch Series 7, and More: Here’s Everything Announced at the Apple Event

John A. Paradiso — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:12:56 +0000

Apple’s fall 2021 tech showcase introduced several new upgrades to the tech giant’s current lineup. We got a glimpse at the upcoming iPhone 13, a refreshed iPad mini, and a bunch more. Many were hoping to see some news regarding the next evolution of Apple’s AirPods and the latest MacBooks. But, you’ll have to keep […]

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Apple Released Its Magic Wireless Keyboard with Touch ID

John A. Paradiso — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:26:03 +0000

When Apple unveiled its colorful lineup of M1 iMacs this spring, they came stocked with updated accessories including color-matching magic keyboard, mouse, and optional trackpad. Now, Apple has finally released this lineup of updated accessories separately. So, depending on your current Apple computer setup, you can be due for a serious upgrade. Sadly the newly […]

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HyperJuice Charges All Your Devices With One Stand

Ben Dahl — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:35:54 +0000

Got yourself a brand new iPhone 12 and looking for ways to charge it, your AirPods, Apple Watch and other devices? Look no further than the HyperJuice. This 4-in-1 Magnetic Stand doubles as a wireless charger and takes care of all your wireless devices–while also being so well-designed it can fold flat to take it […]

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Beats Studio Buds

John A. Paradiso — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:43:01 +0000

Since Apple launched its truly wireless AirPods several years back, there have been countless competitors seeking to dethrone the tech titans. Apple still appears to have a firm grip on the wireless audio space, especially when they announced their Hi-Fi friendly AirPods Max, but the latest release from Beats Electronics, the Beats Studio Buds, is […]

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