Tim Cook just gave the biggest hint yet about Apple VR

"Stay tuned and you'll see what we have to offer." What you need to know Tim Cook just gave the biggest hint yet about Apple's VR headset. In an interview with China Daily USA he said that he was excited about the opportunities in the space. H…

Apple's new 35W compact charger gets the teardown treatment

What you need to know ChargerLAB has released a teardown of the new 35-watt dual USB-C port compact charger. The teardown reveals some interesting tidbits about Apple's new charger for the Mac. Apple also released a new 35-watt non-compact charg…

The iPhone just had one of its best months ever in China

What you need to know The iPhone increased its shipment share in China from 9% in April to 20% in May. Internation shipments for the iPhone 13 lineup have passed the 40 million mark. The iPhone 13 is driving sales everywhere. The iPhone is ma…

Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 147

What you need to know Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 147. The latest version of the experimental browser includes a number of Safari 16 features. The update is only for users running macOS Ventura or macOS Monterey. Test out the …

iWork 12.1 adds handy features to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote

What you need to know The entire suite of iWork apps has been updated today. Pages, Numbers, and Keynote have all been updated to version 12.1. The update brings new features to the productivity apps on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and iCloud. Apple is…

Will Apple resurrect the Touch Bar as a Touch Keyboard?

Is the MacBook's physical keyboard on life support? Don't count on it. There's always a new MacBook on the horizon, even after two new ones have just been announced. A recently published Apple patent suggests one of those future MacBooks could bo…

Activating a new AirTag is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Wondering how to set up your new AirTags? It's super easy! If you have a tendency to misplace your items often, then Apple's AirTag could be your new best friend. These little discs can easily be tucked into your bag, purse, wallet, keys (with so…

Teachers need new MacBooks for school too

Apple MacBooks have always had a place in classrooms thanks to their power and durability. The best MacBook for teachers remains the MacBook Air, which was just updated for 2022. It's also our best Mac overall. There are other noteworthy models we…

Nicole Kidman and others join Apple TV+ animated musical Spellbound

What you need to know Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem have joined the cast for the musical fantasy Spellbound. John Lithgow, Nathan Lane, Jenifer Lewis, André De Shields, and Jordan Fisher are also on board. Alan Menken is handling the songs. …

The Unabomber is the subject of Apple's next big podcast release

What you need to know Apple is launching a new podcast all about the Unabomber. Project Unabom will premiere on June 27 and run for eight episodes. Ted Kaczynski killed eight and injured 23 people, with police taking 18 years to capture him. …

Get your Apple TV+ on with these early Prime Day deals

The early Prime Day deals have already started to roll in, and some of them are spectacular! Just this morning, Amazon has released Prime-only deals on Amazon Fire-equipped TVs, from bedroom-friendly 24-inch sets to colossal wall-covering 75-inch …

Apple's new CarPlay might not come to Mercedes-Benz after all

Apple's Back to School promotion to begin Friday, but with one huge change

"May be a gift card with a Mac or iPad purchase instead of free AirPods." What you need to know Apple's 2022 Back to School promo is apparently going to kick off on Friday. However, there could be one huge change over previous years. There mig…

Mozilla slams a big Safari privacy feature, calling it 'a poor trade-off'

What you need to know Mozilla has shared a new look at Apple's Private Click Measurement. PCM is supposed to help advertisers get the information they need while preventing tracking. Mozilla believes that the system isn't worth the trade-off. …

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Best office chairs on a budget

We all like to be comfortable at our desks - but not everyone can afford one of the more expensive chairs from the likes of Hermann Miller or Humanscale. Thankfully, there are some great cheap office chairs out there for those of us that need someth…

Apple considering dual-display MacBook with built-in wireless charging

A newly-published patent also includes a touch interface overlayed on top of the keyboard... What you need to know Apple has patented a way to charge your iPhone using your MacBook. A new patent reveals the technology alongside a touchscreen Ma…

Review: A pocket-sized speaker that doubles as a portable power bank

Big sound, micro size. I've been reviewing a lot of headphones and speakers lately, and as a high-quality sound enthusiast, I've been having a great time doing it. My latest speaker review features the Tribit StormBox Micro 2. This pocket-sized s…

Apple TV+ taps Netflix exec for a role on season 4 of Trying

What you need to know Netflix's Chris Sussman is reportedly ready to return to the Trying comedy as executive producer. Sussman will leave his role at Netflix next month after spending two years in charge of UK scripted content. Trying season th…

Master & Dynamic unveils stunning new MW75 noise-canceling headphones

"With the MW75, you can go anywhere and hear your music as it was intended to sound." What you need to know Master & Dynamic are back with a brand new pair of flagship headphones. Its new MW75 headphones come with active noise-cancelation and 2…

Which MacBook Air model is the one for you?

The new king MacBook Air (2022) From $1,199 at Apple Pros M2 chip Larger display MagSafe charging port Four color choices 1080p FaceTime HD camera Cons Price hike Same storage options Current availability could be a concern Apple's …