The iPod turns 20. Here"s how it changed the way I think about music
Twenty years ago this weekend, Apple launched the original, iconic iPod. Six years later, I was gifted my first and only version of the device: a third-generation iPod Nano, fit with a square screen, a click wheel and an engraving on the back: "Sofia.....»»
This chill music-making tool feels like a lost Nintendo DS game
If you miss the days of tactile Nintendo DS games like Electroplankton, Oddada is the music-making game for you......»»
Apple Music needs a ‘Gratitude’ feature, or I need a radio show
It’s August, the boss is away, and I’m mowing my lawn listening to The Cure. Reason? See August. But also because I came across an old Apple Music Radio (formerly Beats 1 Radio) show called Gratitude. I found it in the Podcasts app of all places,.....»»
35 years ago, this underrated sequel radically changed an iconic horror series
In 1989, this horror sequel was vastly different than the movies that came before, which repelled audiences. Here's why it's worth another look in 2024......»»
3 great free movies to stream this weekend (August 16-18)
From August 16-18, stream these great movies for free, including a shark thriller, an iconic adventure saga, and a music biopic......»»
There’s something strange about the latest update to ChatGPT
OpenAI has revealed a new update to GPT-4o, but it won't say exactly what has been changed......»»
macOS Sequoia will now prompt you monthly (not weekly) for screen recording permissions
Apple has changed its screen recording privacy prompt in the latest beta of macOS Sequoia. As we reported last week, Apple’s initial plan was to prompt users to grant screen recording permissions weekly. In macOS Sequoia beta 6, however, Apple.....»»
35 years ago, one of the best consoles of all time changed gaming forever
Thirty-five years ago, Sega didn't just release the Genesis in North America. It created the playbook for the modern console wars......»»
Apple Music now available in Rivian vehicles
Apple and Rivian today announced that native Apple Music support is rolling out to all Rivian electric vehicles. Get the latest software update for your Rivian car, to start streaming Apple Music through the Rivian dashboard interface. You’ll ne.....»»
Apple Music now available in Rivian vehicles, Connect+ subscription required
Apple and Rivian today announced that native Apple Music support is rolling out to all Rivian electric vehicles. Get the latest software update for your Rivian car, to start streaming Apple Music through the Rivian dashboard interface. You’ll ne.....»»
Scientists discover antlions" venom changed to adapt to their ecological niche
In a new study published in Communications Biology, researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology and the University of Giessen show that the adaptation of antlions to their ecological niche has also changed their venom......»»
How to clear your Spotify queue
Clearing your Spotify queue doesn’t take long at all, and it gives you a good reason to start reorganizing your music library. Here’s how to do it......»»
You Asked turns 1, with a major giveaway!
You Asked turns 1, and we're celebrating with a pretty major giveaway. And some more questions, of course......»»
Turns out the ‘new’ Toy Story 5 teaser is using assets from a 7 year old Apple Watch face
Pixar released a new teaser video for Toy Story 5 last night at Disney’s 2024 D23 conference. However, it turns out the “new” video might not actually be so new after all. more….....»»
This app turns your Apple Pencil into a remote camera button for iPad
Apple always says they can’t wait to see what developers do with new hardware and software tools. A new utility from Om Chachad called Pencilera definitely falls into the category of novel ideas. more….....»»
Cambridge Audio Evo One is a 15-driver wireless music speaker that doubles as a soundbar
Cambridge Audio's latest speaker does wireless music streaming and much more......»»
Fewer car journeys and more flights: How COVID-19 has changed the way we travel
Four years after the outbreak of COVID-19, the pandemic seems like a distant memory for many. Yet its impacts on our lifestyle today are often profound and long-lasting, with many researchers on a mission to quantify it across sectors......»»
Apple One subscription: Is it worth it? Price, benefits, and deals
Apple has almost one billion subscribers on its services. In total, 975 million users pay to have iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Fitness+, Apple News+, … The post Apple One subscription: Is it worth it? Price, benefits, and deals ap.....»»
“Perfect” Windows downgrade attack turns fixed vulnerabilities into zero-days
A researcher has developed a downgrade attack that can make Windows machines covertly, persistently and irreversibly vulnerable, even if they were fully patched before that. A downgrade attack exploiting the Windows Update process The direction of Sa.....»»
Here"s how Curiosity"s sky crane changed the way NASA explores Mars
Twelve years ago, NASA landed its six-wheeled science lab using a daring new technology that lowers the rover using a robotic jetpack......»»
The structure of sound: Network insights into Bach"s music
Even today, centuries after he lived, Johann Sebastian Bach remains one of the world's most popular composers. On Spotify, close to seven million people stream his music per month, and his listener count is higher than that of Mozart and even Beethov.....»»