Hardware

In 2019, Apple re-entered the display market after a three-year absence with the Pro Display XDR, an expensive high-end monitor to accompany the Mac Pro. It took Apple another three years to offer the Studio Display, a lower-priced (but still … Continue reading →

It is fitting that the seminal Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Cause and Effect” had its 30th anniversary last week because once again the Macalope feels caught in a time loop. [Oh, yeah? Well, you try writing a new … Continue reading →

Isn’t it lovely how simple it is to connect your AirPods to your iPhone or iPad? Just flip open the case to pair them automatically, and you’re listening to your tunes in seconds. Unfortunately, getting your buds to play nice … Continue reading →

The creative arts have long had a troubled relationship with money. Somewhere along the line, you have to suck up to somebody with a checkbook, whether it’s the local banking dynasty or a bunch of Patreon subscribers. Most artists don’t … Continue reading →

The creative arts have long had a troubled relationship with money. Somewhere along the line, you have to suck up to somebody with a checkbook, whether it’s the local banking dynasty or a bunch of Patreon subscribers. Most artists don’t … Continue reading →

The deal between Apple TV+ and Major League Baseball was one of the unexpected twists of the “Peek Performance” event earlier this month. In short, Apple announced it will show Friday Night Baseball–a double-header of games live on Friday night … Continue reading →

If you lament the loss of the Touch Bar on the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, there’s only one MacBook left to buy, the 13-inch MacBook Pro. And today it’s cheaper than ever: Amazon is selling the 13-inch MacBook … Continue reading →

When Apple unveiled its M1 Ultra chip at the “Peek Performance” event earlier this month, there was little doubt that it was a monster. In head-to-head competitions with other CPUs, including its own M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max, the … Continue reading →

It is fitting that the seminal Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Cause and Effect” had its 30th anniversary last week because once again the Macalope feels caught in a time loop. [Oh, yeah? Well, you try writing a new … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, analysts started predicting that Apple would take a totally new tactic with its iPhone 14 lineup. The regular iPhone 14 (which is said to come in two sizes, standard and Max) would continue to use the … Continue reading →