Hardware
Alexa gets Prime Now integration
You knew it was going to happen at some point. Amazon just integrated Alexa with its Prime Now program, allowing members of the cut-rate shipping program to order items with their voice and get them a few hours later. Anyone … Continue reading
Apple expands Swift Playgrounds to five new languages
Swift Playgrounds on the iPad is already a fantastic way for kids to get acquainted with code strings and variables, and now Apple is opening it up to even more young minds. Announced alongside the more affordable iPad, the app … Continue reading
42% off Yeti Rambler 18 oz Bottle – Deal Alert
The Rambler 18 oz. bottle is next-level, and the perfect addition to your rough commutes, day hikes, or kayak sessions. Features a no-sweat design, tough 18/8 stainless steel construction and a leakproof, 3-finger grip, insulated TripleHaul cap to protects your truck … Continue reading
Apple refreshes Apple Watch bands and iPhone cases with new colors for spring
You don’t have to buy the special-edition Nike+ version of the Apple Watch Series 2 to get your hands on that breathable perforated Sport band anymore. Apple just refreshed its accessory lineup for spring, and the $49 Nike option is … Continue reading
Apple’s new Clips app is like a simplified iMovie for viral videos
Apple’s latest iOS app is designed to help iPhone and iPad users get social with videos—though it isn’t a social network itself. The company’s new Clips app lets you add filters, emoji, and animated text to short videos. Think of it like … Continue reading
56% off D-Link Wi-Fi AC750 Dual Band Range Extender – Deal Alert
Eliminate dead zones, reduce interference, and extend the range of your home Wi-Fi coverage with this D-Link Wi-Fi range extender. With next-generation AC750 performance, the DAP-1520 provides bandwidth up to 300Mbps on the 2.4Ghz, and 433Mbps on the faster, more … Continue reading
Apple’s new iPad lineup slashes prices, the iPad Air, and iPad mini storage options
While we’re still waiting for a fresh iPad with barely-there bezels to make an appearance, Apple has returned to its roots with a new 9.7-inch model simply called iPad. And if you had previously balked at buying an iPad Air … Continue reading
Apple’s bold new red iPhone 7 turns upgrading into a philanthropic decision
Apple just made upgrading to an iPhone 7 a philanthropic decision by adding a red special edition to the lineup. The new red aluminum finish, which is available to order for both iPhone 7 and 7 Plus in-store and online … Continue reading
Lessons from SXSW: Life without Uber is mostly fine
The biggest tech story heading into South by Southwest was Uber—and not just the company’s desperate need for a COO or its issues addressing sexual harassment claims. Last year, the city of Austin started requiring ride-hailing companies to fingerprint the … Continue reading
How to take best advantage of iCloud Desktop and Documents across Macs
Gordon Potter has considered using iCloud Desktop and Documents, a macOS Sierra feature that both syncs and selectively archives less-used files to free up storage, retrieving them on demand as needed. But, he writes: I am very cautious of trying … Continue reading