Hardware

If there’s one philosophy that seems to exemplify the vast majority of decisions that Apple has made about their products, it’s this: “We know best.” Now, I get it. That’s kind of the upside of having a benevolent dictator: decisions … Continue reading →

The ConnectSense Smart Outlet for HomeKit stands out from the pack in looks and features.

Four years since Apple last shipped a desktop Mac with the word “pro” in the name, the iMac Pro has arrived. Holding down the high end of the Mac product line until the day (hopefully in 2018) when a new … Continue reading →

Apple’s AirPods are far from perfect, but they some of the best true wireless earbuds on the market, particularly for those with a lot of Apple gear.  Everyone knows that AirPods work with iPhones, iPads, and Macs, but we tend … Continue reading →

Options abound for checking out all the championship action on whatever screen you choose.

Updated 01/19/18: Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple will cease production of iPhone X in the summer as it readies for three new home button-less models in the fall. It’s not enough that the new iPhone X is only a month or … Continue reading →

Amid the battles over bezels, screens, and battery life, there’s one thing that all iPhones have in common: They’re powerful enough to replace your PC. Now before you start yelling at your screen, I’m not talking about the iMac Pro or … Continue reading →

The absence of a battery leaves the thumpy Fender Monterey Bluetooth speaker reliant on AC power.

Smart TVs used to be consistently worse than dedicated streaming players. Not anymore.

It appears that some of you have an iPhone fixation! The Macalope is, of course, talking about the members of the tech punditry corps, who only ever look at the iPhone whenever there’s a problem. Writing for The New York … Continue reading →