Widgetsmith developer goes in-depth on designing for visionOS and Vision Pro
With the visionOS SDK and simulator now available, developers have started showing off what they have planned for Vision Pro. Widgetsmith developer David Smith has published some in-depth blog posts on his early experience designing for visionOS tha.....»»
Widgetsmith updated for iOS 18 with aesthetic new ‘Actions’ system
Widgetsmith, everyone’s favorite aesthetic app, is getting a big update today to take advantage of iOS 18. As detailed in a blog post, Widgetsmith 7 “takes device customization to all-new levels.” The update focuses on new customizable Actions.....»»
Federico Viticci shares in-depth iOS 18 review: A small but ‘fun’ update
With today’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 releases, Federico Viticci at MacStories is back with his annual in-depth review of Apple’s latest updates. Federico, everyone’s favorite opinionated and caffeinated madman, leaves no stone unturned in these.....»»
Halide gets Camera Control support; also available from Lock Screen
With the Camera Control button one of the headline features of the iPhone 16 line-up, developer Lux has announced that the Halide app will be able to take advantage of it. You’ll be able to set the button to open Halide instead of the default ca.....»»
visionOS 2 now available for Apple Vision Pro, here’s what’s new
Apple is rolling out visionOS 2 for Apple Vision Pro users today. The update includes changes to gestures and navigation, the ability to customize your Home View, a new Bora Bora environment, and more. Here’s a recap of everything new in visionOS 2.....»»
Omnipresent AI cameras will ensure good behavior, says Larry Ellison
"We’re going to have supervision," says billionaire Oracle co-founder Ellison. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Mike Kemp via Getty Images) On Thursday, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison shared his vision for an AI-powere.....»»
Intel almost designed the chip for the PlayStation 6
It looks like AMD will be designing the PlayStation 6, as Intel reportedly lost a contract to design the console two years ago......»»
Flappy Bird is returning to the iPhone soon after 10-year absence [Update]
Flappy Bird, the beloved but short-lived App Store hit from 2013-2014, is coming back to the iPhone soon. Over 10 years after its developer pulled the game and disappointed a host of fans, the original game and its trademark have been turned over to.....»»
How to create a pivot table in Excel to slice and dice your data
Here's how to create a pivot table in Excel to slice and dice your data, letting you perform in-depth analyses and spot important trends. If you're new to pivot tables, this guide will get you started with a minimum of fuss......»»
You Asked: Blu-ray sales, Samsung and Dolby Vision
On today’s episode of You Asked: Time to check the pulse on Blu-ray again. Plus, do Samsung soundbars support Dolby Vision or not?.....»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘CardPointers’ latest update makes tracking credit card rewards easier than ever
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. CardPointers helps users maximize their credi.....»»
GAZEploit could work out Vision Pro user passwords from watching their avatars [Fixed]
Security researchers came up with a pretty wild Vision Pro exploit. Dubbed GAZEploit, it’s a method of working out the passwords of Vision Pro users by watching the eye movements of their avatars during video calls. They’ve put together a YouT.....»»
Organization of DNA in chromosomes can be explained by weak interactions between nucleosomes, research suggests
An article by UAB professor Joan-Ramon Daban analyzes in depth the physical problems associated with DNA packaging that have often been neglected in structural models of chromosomes......»»
Unity cancels its controversial runtime fee after developer backlash
Unity, with a new CEO at the helm, is canceling its unpopular runtime fee effective immediately......»»
GAZEploit can work out Vision Pro user passwords from watching their avatars
Security researchers have come up with a pretty wild Vision Pro exploit. Dubbed GAZEploit, it’s a method of working out the passwords of Vision Pro users by watching the eye movements of their avatars during video calls. They’ve put together a.....»»
Flappy Bird is returning to the iPhone soon after 10-year absence
Flappy Bird, the beloved but short-lived App Store hit from 2013-2014, is coming back to the iPhone soon. Over 10 years after its developer pulled the game and disappointed a host of fans, the original game and its trademark have been turned over to.....»»
AirPods 4 tidbits: Secret capacitive button, Vision Pro lossless
Historically, AirPods cases have always had a physical button on the back to initiate pairing with your iPhone. With the announced this week, however, Apple is switching things up. Instead of a physical pairing button, the AirPods 4 case has a hidde.....»»
Image: James Webb Space Telescope observes nearby star-forming region NGC 1333 in infrared
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has infrared vision that lets us peer through the dusty veil of nearby star-forming region NGC 1333. We can see planetary mass objects, newborn stars, and brown dwarfs; some of the faintest "stars" in this mosaic ima.....»»
Haunted Chocolatier: everything we know so far
Want to make chocolate in a haunted castle? The developer on Stardew Valley is working on a new game where you do just that. Here's what we know so far......»»
Exploring how income, race and design affect pedestrian casualties
Pedestrian fatalities in the United States have increased more than 50% over the last decade, with 1 in 6 traffic deaths involving pedestrians. Programs like Vision Zero and Safe Systems focus on making transportation safe for vulnerable users, prima.....»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘FitBee’ helps you track your nutrition with ease
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. FitBee is a modern calorie and macronutrient.....»»