Happy Birthday Dad and Dave
Two of my favorite men on planet Earth have birthdays today. Happy birthday Dad. Happy birthday Dave. I’ve learned an incredible amount from each of you. And, given all the time the three of us have spent together, from both of you. One of the.....»»
Remembering Steve Jobs on his 68th birthday
How the circumstances of Steve Jobs's birth, and his decisions over education, would shape both his entire life — and then the entire world through the creation of Apple and the Macintosh.Steve JobsThe Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was born on Februa.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 422: iPhone 15 Pro design leaks, iOS 16.4 new features, non-invasive glucose monitoring progress
Benjamin and Zac explore the rumors swirling about a 15-inch MacBook Air supposedly coming soon, and how it would fit into the current MacBook lineup. They also discuss the latest news that the AR/VR headset has once again been delayed, and ponder w.....»»
One in four of all children in Scotland are referred to children"s social care before their fifth birthday
More than one in four of all children in Scotland are referred to children's social care before their fifth birthday, according to new research......»»
Buick logo revamp came from ‘happy accident’
A sketch errantly shown to GM President Mark Reuss in a design meeting several years ago led to the change......»»
Microsoft “lobotomized” AI-powered Bing Chat, and its fans aren’t happy
Microsoft limits long conversations to address "concerns being raised." Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Microsoft's new AI-powered Bing Chat service, still in private testing, has been in the headlines for.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: A review of the HomeKit-compatible SmartWings shades
One of the hardest things to balance when it comes to technology in the home is striking the happy medium between stylish and functional. Shades are a perfect example of that. Every technology person wants the latest bells and whistles, while someon.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 421: iPhone 15 USB-C, 15-inch MacBook Air coming soon, Apple headset delayed again
Benjamin and Zac explore the rumors swirling about a 15-inch MacBook Air supposedly coming soon, and how it would fit into the current MacBook lineup. They also discuss the latest news that the AR/VR headset has once again been delayed, and ponder w.....»»
Marry or mingle: The risks and rewards of being single
For many people, Valentine's Day can be an isolating time. The dominant Valentine's Day narrative insists that to be in a romantic relationship is to be happy. And for many single people, the day can come with pressure to find a partner......»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 420: Hands on with the new HomePod, Apple executive changes, no M2 Mac Studio expected
Benjamin shares his hands-on thoughts with the new second-generation HomePod after about a week of testing. Apple changes up the executive ranks with a new Chief People Officer, and news that they won’t replace the industrial design position when.....»»
Hands-on: The new HomePod compared to the original
Having been a user of the original HomePod ever since it launched, I was so happy to see Apple announce its return last month. I just got my new Midnight HomePods on Friday, replacing my existing stereo pair of Space Gray models. Here’s some hands.....»»
Knock at the Cabin review: Bautista elevates Shyamalan’s familiar apocalypse
Dave Bautista delivers a standout performance in Knock at the Cabin and elevates M. Night Shyamalan's apocalyptic thriller......»»
Knock at the Cabin’s ending explained
We explain the ending of M. Night Shyamalan's new thriller Knock at the Cabin, starring Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, and Rupert Grint......»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 419: Foldable iPads, AR headset user-generated content, new HomePod lands
Benjamin and Zac process some new Apple rumors including foldable iPads in 2024, the availability of the periscope zoom lens on iPhone 16 and beyond, and how Siri will maybe help users make content for the upcoming Reality Pro headset. Plus, we dige.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 418: M2 MacBook Pro reviews, iPhone 15 design, Apple AR headset software details
Benjamin and Zac discuss a change to Low Power Mode on the Apple Watch, Apple’s newest TV+ ad, and reviewers have gotten a chance to go hands-on with the new M2 MacBook Pro and Mac mini. Plus, there’s new rumors about the iPhone 15 Pro chassis r.....»»
AI and the HyperEncabulator
Dave Jilk and I had a long discussion last night, which included some rambling about AI. If you have been following me for a while, you know that in 2010 I stated that the machines have already taken over for us and are patiently waiting for us to fe.....»»
Disabled people were Holocaust victims, excluded from German society and murdered by Nazi programs
When Dominic Perrottet admitted to wearing a Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday party, he apologized to Jews and veterans—but not to the other groups who were persecuted by the Nazis, including disabled people......»»
American Honda"s Gardner to retire, sales exec Diallo promoted
Dave Gardner, 62, American Honda Motor's executive vice president of national operations, will retire after a 34-year run. Mamadou Diallo, 48, vice president of sales over Honda and Acura, will assume a portion of Gardner's responsibilities......»»
Embedded LEDs Make The Coolest Birthday Cake You’ve Ever Seen
Natasha Dzurny turned out this really cool project for Element 14. In short, she makes a birthday cake shaped display using flexible LED matrixes. Inspired by Lizzo’s birthday anthem, Natasha decided to make a whole party in the shape of a cak.....»»
Buzz Aldrin, second man on the Moon, marries on 93rd birthday
Legendary Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second person to set foot on the Moon, said he had married his longtime girlfriend on Friday, his 93rd birthday......»»
This $30,000 computer’s source code has just been released for free
The Apple Lisa changed the course of computing history. To mark its 40th birthday, its source code has been released for free by the Computing History Museum......»»