Guide to Mac, iPod, iPad and iPhone news and reviews
As notebook computers become more powerful, and most all-in-ones now prioritize aesthetics over customizability, it is not uncommon to encounter difficulty when attempting to accomodate additional professional-level or out-of-the-ordinary hardware. Mac…
Early attempts at streaming music to a speaker set from a portable device were a bit clumsy. A rudimentary, and low powered, FM transmitter plugged into the audio port of any given device and if the user lived in an area with an uncluttered radio dial,…
Sony is a relative latecomer to the burgeoning action camera segment, which is something of a surprise given its heritage as a camera maker and AV in general. The segment leader is undoubtedly GoPro who were inspired by people using standard (but bulky…
Without a doubt, home and professional computing storage needs are escalating. With the advent of so-called "Retina" displays for Apple products, and similar resolutions becoming available for Windows and other devices, the need will …
Yet another patent battle involving Apple began today in California court. Alcatel-Lucent’s Multimedia Patent Trust accused co-defendants Apple and LG Electronics in 2010 of violating its patents involving video compression technology. The suit involve…
Adobe will open its Create Now Live streamed event on December 11, a week later than originally planned, but will apparently announce a Retina display-compatible version of Photoshop CS6 among other events during the webinar. In a promotional video tha…
Streaming music service Rdio has updated its app to version 2.0. The new version for both iOS and Android completely overhauls the user interface, includes a new navigation bar, implements a remote feature, and adds a unified player to make synchronize…
Everyone knows that Research in Motion (RIM), the makers of the BlackBerry, have had a rough year — but the disinterest in the platform has spread to even its most core constituency, corporate and enterprise buyers, industry analyst IDC reports. A sig…
In an attempt to fend off a Samsung counter-argument scheduled to be heard in the hearing on December 6, Apple has informed the court that it has filed to limit the “lifespan” of patent number D618,677 — one of the design patents it used to win a bill…
The iPad continues to dominate the tablet market, however a report published by ABI Research suggests competing tablets continue to chip away at Apple’s market share. The iPad lineup is said to account for 55 percent of tablet shipments in the third qu…
Connectivity solution manufacturer Kanex, today announced two new USB 3.0 solutions. A new four-Port USB 3.0 Hub and a USB 3.0 Gigabit Adapter were both announced, and are listed as having both OS X and Windows compatibility….
Provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing devices and systems, OCZ Technology Group, today announced the availability of the new SATA III-based Vector SSD Series featuring the companyís next-generation Indilinx Barefoot 3 co…
KORG has just released its updated MicroStation keyboard that can connect right to computers or tablets and let musicians record performances without having to use a third device. Meant to help during songwriting, use as a live keyboard, or adding new …
Apple has released a small update for the 2012 MacBook Pro, Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.1. The patch is described as fixing a problem with the notebook and “some Thunderbolt cables” that “may prevent bus-powered Thunderbolt devices from functioning p…
Monoprice is the place some of the Electronista crew goes when we need a funky cable. Four-pin FireWire to FireWire 800? No problem. Funky USB gender cables? Also carried. While various audio accessories have graced the shelves of the e-retailer, a bra…
The iPod touch now takes a back seat behind the iPhone, but Apple has continued to improve and refine its flagship media player. Arriving two years after its predecessor, the fifth-generation model boasts a thinner build, larger display, faster process…