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Research shows the Apple Watch can detect an early sign of heart disease
The Apple Watch has already saved lives with its heart rate-monitoring, but it’s often unintentional. A person might feel symptoms like dizziness or shortness of breath, then check their heart rate to confirm something weird is going on. A team … Continue reading
Podcast 558: Apple’s billion-dollar move
Apple has billions and billions of dollars, and a massive supply chain that’s mostly overseas. The day after the latest earnings call, CEO Tim Cook told CNBC’s Jim Cramer that Apple is launching an advanced manufacturing fund, and seeing it … Continue reading
Apple’s iTunes is coming to the Windows Store
The Windows Store platform’s heating up now that Windows 10 S is here and restricted to Microsoft’s walled garden. At the Windows 10 S launch event last week, it was revealed that Spotify is on its way, and during Thursday’s … Continue reading
Linksys jumps into the cable modem market and announces the all-new mid-range EA9300 Wi-Fi router
Cable companies can deliver very fast broadband service because the coaxial cable they use offers so much more bandwidth than the twisted-pair cable that DSL service relies on. And the cable companies will happily rent you the equipment you need, … Continue reading
Up to 60% Savings on Steam Gaming Gear With These Active Discounts – Deal Alert
Save 60% on Steam Link The Steam Link allows existing Steam gamers to expand the range of their current gaming set up via their home network. Just connect your Steam PC or Steam Machine to your home network, plug into … Continue reading
Sim-ply fantastic: EA says a new Sims Mobile game is on its way to iOS and Android
The venerable Sims franchise might seem like it was tailor-made for smartphones, but surprisingly a full version of the popular game has never made it to mobile. While Electronic Arts released the simplified and in-app purchase-heavy Sims FreePlay back in … Continue reading
The Week in iOS Accessories and Cases: Coach introduces new Apple Watch bands
New Apple Watch bands from Coach, Sena Image by Rob Schultz/Macworld This week’s roundup includes lovely new Apple Watch bands, as well as cases, batteries, chargers, and more. Read on! Coach Image by Coach To read this article in full … Continue reading
Hit and run: Questioning Tim Cook for fun and profit
Are you sitting down? The Macalope hopes so because he has some shocking news. It turns out… sometimes people write things on the Internet for reasons they may not completely reveal up front. I know, right? Anyway, totally unrelated, the … Continue reading
Why the Apple LED Cinema Display doesn’t work with a Thunderbolt 3 adapter
Ross Mclauchlan writes in with a display problem: I recently purchased a MacBook Pro and have an Apple LED Cinema Display, and am perplexed that I can’t get the display to work. Ross is using an Apple Thunderbolt 2 to … Continue reading
I tested Gogo’s in-flight Wi-Fi of the future and said goodbye to Netflix buffering
I hate paying for in-flight Wi-Fi. I use its terrible quality and high price as excuses to disconnect from the world and take a nap. But Gogo is about to ruin my life with its upgraded Wi-Fi, rolling out to … Continue reading
