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In honor of Valentine’s day, Amazon has discounted various models of Kindle and Fire Tablets, some up to 25% off their regular list price. Other devices and bundles have been discounted as well, so use the links below or see … Continue reading →

Time once again to shut down Apple and give the money back to the shareholders, because Google is now first and Apple but second on the list of “The 24 most valuable brands in the world.” (Tip o’ the antlers … Continue reading →

Apple headlines for the week ending Feb. 3, 2017 Image by Apple Apple sold a lot of iPhones during the recent holiday season, but iPad sales continue to fall. Apple also made news in other venues; check out the important … Continue reading →

Must-see TV Image by IDG Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday, and any discussion about Super Bowl commercials always leads to Apple—specifically, Apple’s minute-long “1984” ad. Apple has a long history of commercials. This slideshow lists my favorite Apple ads. Click … Continue reading →

Why use one processor when two will do? This week, Bloomberg reported that Apple has developed an ARM-based chip that it will integrate into future Macs to handle some of the low-power responsibilities, thus taking pressure off the main, more … Continue reading →

Compared to many people I know, I don’t have a very large photo library. With about 1,300 photos, it takes up just under 6GB on my iMac. Many of my friends have thousands of photos and videos, and their libraries … Continue reading →

For its first branded mobile game, Nintendo went with the most obvious choice: Super Mario Run, a smartly streamlined take on the classic formula—and thankfully one with a single price tag. Nintendo’s next smartphone and tablet game is quite different … Continue reading →

New apps of the week This week’s roundup features a couple of apps that add artistic flair to your pictures and videos. Read on! BeCasso Image by BeCasso To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please … Continue reading →

Let your opponents take the blows while you game without pain. HyperX Cloud cradles your head in a super-soft padded headband, memory foam ear cushions and leatherette-padded cups so even your late game will be comfortable. It’s affordable, so there’s … Continue reading →

Did Apple purposefully break iOS 6, rendering old iPhones unusable before their time? That’s the question at the heart of a new class-action lawsuit against the Cupertino company, which claims that Apple killed FaceTime in iOS 6 to avoid paying … Continue reading →