February 16, 2000: Apple introduces the “Pismo” PowerBook, the best of its G3 laptops. In the view of many, it’s one of Apple’s best laptops ever. The Pismo PowerBook is the first not to include SCSI or an Apple Desktop Bus connector. Instead, it ut…
Lees meerPokémon Trading Card Game Live, the newest game from The Pokémon Company, enters beta testing on iOS and macOS next week before it makes its official debut. But there is a rather large catch (excuse the pun). If you want to be one of the first to pl…
Lees meerApple is making a number of nice design improvements to its Podcasts app in iOS 15.4. The biggest is the ability to filter podcast episodes by season. The change will undoubtedly prove useful when users are navigating their way through long-running …
Lees meerIf you don’t have a solid virtual private network in place, you need one for safe surfing. Atlas VPN comes highly rated — and right now, you can grab a three-year subscription to the service for just $49.99. That’s an 87% discount off the regular pr…
Lees meerTwitter’s upcoming Safety Mode feature, which is designed to automatically detect and block trolls from your timeline, was this week expanded to more users in many English speaking countries before it rolls out to everyone. Safety Mode first entered…
Lees meerYouTube has again extended its Picture in Picture test on iPhone and iPad. The test was originally supposed to end last October, but after multiple extensions, it is now scheduled to conclude on March 14. It means you still cannot enjoy the feature …
Lees meerIt’s tax time, and that can be a stressful thing for cryptocurrency investors. But it really doesn’t need to be. Accointing crypto tax software generates a tax report and helps you manage your crypto finances. And that can help you avoid costly erro…
Lees meerFor some time now the wireless earbud market has grown toward the bursting point, with all sorts of options for active noise cancelling (ANC) buds with wireless charging, long battery life, solid waterproofing and other features for about $75 to $15…
Lees meerThe iPhone 6 Plus was a game changer for Apple back in 2014. But it’s riding off into the sunset now that it’s been added to Apple’s list of vintage products, limiting its repair options. And the iPad 4 from 2012 is now officially obsolete. iPhone 6…
Lees meerIf you have an elderly Mac that’s not up to the demands of the latest macOS version, you can turn it into a Chromebook. All you need is Chrome OS Flex, an operating system Google created for older Macs and PCs. The OS is still in beta, and targeted …
Lees meerIt’s safe to say not everyone loves Apple’s stock carrying case for its flagship headphones, AirPods Max. You might even say some people hate the case. So it’s worth noting when an alternative comes along, like Intelli’s stylish new CarryOn case, re…
Lees meerRilee & Lo is now offering its biggest-ever discount on its entire collection of stunning stretch-link bands for Apple Watch — as well as the matching stacking bracelets. Bag yours from the Cult of Mac Store before the sale ends at 11:59 p.m. PT tod…
Lees meerIf your computer setup tends to get cluttered — and whose doesn’t? — you have a new tool. That is, if you own a 24-inch iMac or plan to get one, anyway. On Tuesday Twelve South rolled out an updated version of its popular BackPack shelf just for the…
Lees meerMobileTrans makes it easy to do WhatsApp transfer, backup and restore operations, no matter what operating systems you're using. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
Lees meerHow do you make your emoji stand out in a sea of similar designs? You give them an awesome 3D makeover, of course! That’s exactly what Microsoft is doing with more than 1,800 emoji characters inside Microsoft Teams. The redesign, which starts rollin…
Lees meerWordle fans are already upset with The New York Times, the popular game’s new owner, for making big changes to its original word list. The updates, which are designed to make the game more accessible, the publication said, include the removal of obs…
Lees meerFebruary 15, 1982: Steve Jobs appears on the front cover of Time magazine for the first time, becoming the public face of successful tech entrepreneurship. The first of many Time covers for Jobs, the article — titled “Striking It Rich: America’s Ris…
Lees meerAdobe Photoshop can be one of the greatest and most powerful tools you’ll ever use on your Mac — if you know how to use it. Forget expensive graphic design college courses, though: You can learn everything you need in your own time, from home, with …
Lees meerApple is expected to introduce its first MacBook Pro with a next-generation M2 chipset in March, but it may not be the upgrade many fans are hoping for. A new report, citing a “reliable source with close links to Apple’s supply chain,” claims the de…
Lees meerGot a broken Apple device that needs fixing? The Apple Support app has begun showing repair cost estimates in some locations, giving customers an idea of how much they’re going to have to cough up before they book in. The estimates appear to be avai…
Lees meerIf you like the design of AirPods Pro but don’t want active noise cancellation — or a huge Apple price tag — these inexpensive Bluetooth earbuds might be just the thing. Just like AirPods Pro, Xpods Pro come with silicone tips that seal off outside …
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