Guide to Mac, iPod, iPad and iPhone news and reviews
LG has taken some time to gain traction in the mobile devices segment, watching on as its arch-rival Samsung has taken the spotlight with its Android-powered Galaxy S smartphones, Galaxy Tab tablets and Galaxy Note devices. Consumer acceptance of its d…
When Logitech’s Ultrathin Keyboard Cover first came out, it caused something of a minor stir in the iPad world. It was the very first keyboard cover, solving a problem many people probably didn’t realize they had: finding a Bluetooth keyboard that’s mo…
Akitio has expanded its line of Thunderbolt accessories with its new Thunder dock. With eSATA, FireWire 800, USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt pass-through, the new accessory aims to provide a sensible set of additional ports for most MacBooks manufactured in th…
A new security solution for the latest Mac Pro has been announced from a company called Identified Media, which is taking pre-orders now for a new locking alteration referred to as the Switchd Mac Pro Lock. The lock is expected to ship next month, usin…
Adding to the list of substantive changes by the new CEO, Yahoo will stop the practice of letting users access Yahoo services by signing in with Google or Facebook login information. The migration will happen gradually with the ultimate goal of 100 per…
The first round of FCC wireless bandwidth auctions has concluded, with the Dish Network purchasing all of the 1,900MHz license nearly uncontested. With nearly no competition, Dish shelled out $1.6 billion for the acquisition under the cover of a shell …
WD today expanded its prosumer personal cloud solutions with the new My Cloud EX2, a high-performance two-bay network attached storage (NAS) system. The My Cloud EX2 and My Cloud EX4 products were designed by WD for creative professionals and prosumers…
Facebook, which was asked by a prominent iPad developer to change the name of its Paper magazine-style article reader, has instead issued a minor update with the first new feature since its debut in late January. The iPhone-centric app is now at v1.0.2…
Yet another BitCoin exchange has shut down. Flexcoin has shuttered, after disclosing that hackers appropriated 896 BitCoins from it’s “hot wallet” on a computer facing the internet. Customers whose coins were stolen will likely recieve nothing, with a …
Tonewood Products has introduced a new line of iPhone cases, built from guitar tonewoods such as maple, mahogany and rosewood, the company’s wood-grain holders protect the phone while recreating the aesthetic of an acoustic guitar. Available for iPhone…
Accessories maker Logitech has extended its line of Harmony remote controls to include a new “Harmony Smart Keyboard” that the company is aiming for the growing number of non-computer “smart devices” around the home — particularly “living room” device…
IGG Software has issued iBank 5.1, a significant update of its personal finance software. While there are no major feature additions, there are numerous smaller ones, and improvements to existing code. A system notification, for instance, now displays …
A public release of iOS 7.1 may be imminent, says John Gruber. The tech commentator says he’s learned that the app Apple will use to stream iTunes Festival SXSW will require v7.1. Since the festival starts next week, that means that v7.1 would have to …
Google has developed an uncanny ability to develop a wide range of disruptive technologies across a number of consumer technology-related spaces. In doing so, it has succeeded in creating much more choice for consumers, who have been the big winners wi…
Lots of cars come with robust stereo systems full of evolving technologies to give people the convenience of a smartphone on their dashboards — but what about people that don’t want to spring for the expensive factory options, or have an older car? Fo…
Like USB before it, Thunderbolt is taking a path to ubiquity. Originally included on Apple’s MacBook Pro series, the new interface technology is starting to show up on Windows computers, and even enthusiast motherboards. The only problem with a new com…