Apple’s March announcements aren’t even close to done
Last week Apple boss Tim Cook promised this would be a “big week” of product announcements, and the company has wasted no time in getting the ball rolling. So far today we’ve covered the iPhone…
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Meet geofencing, the magical smart home superpower you aren’t using (yet)
Imagine this: You pull up to your driveway and your garage door opens like magic. You head for your doorstep and walk right through the front door, no keys needed. Already, your favorite playlist is…
Users aren’t happy with Copilot AI taking over the Microsoft 365 app
If you use the Microsoft 365 app on your mobile phone or tablet, you should think carefully before updating to the latest version. For a long time, the Microsoft 365 app was great for its…
Here’s proof that those iPhone typos you keep making aren’t your fault
You may not think much about it, but the virtual keyboard is one of the most essential parts of how the iPhone works. Over the years, Apple has made countless refinements to make typing easier,…
Passkeys aren’t scary – passwords are. Let’s bust some security myths
Passkeys beat passwords. Not everyone agrees. But I’ve found that some dissent is rooted in a lack of understanding how passkeys work. I don’t blame the skeptics. Passkeys are simple to use, but their technical…
ChatGPT’s new branching feature is a good reminder that AI chatbots aren’t people
On Thursday, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT users can now branch conversations into multiple parallel threads, serving as a useful reminder that AI chatbots aren’t people with fixed viewpoints but rather malleable tools you can rewind…
Microsoft says SSD failures aren’t caused by August Windows 11 update
Microsoft has finally responded to the rumors and grumblings that accuse Windows 11 update KB5063878 of cutting off access to SSDs. Under certain circumstances, Windows will no longer display an existing SSD—or simply displays the…
Portable SSDs aren’t just for PC backups. Here’s why everybody needs one
Portable solid-state drives are great, offering lots of storage and faster speeds than a USB flash drive while in a still-portable package. People often use them to back up their PCs with backup software. But…
Cyberpunk 2077 Mac players get dynamic presets that aren’t possible on a PC
After five long years, Cyberpunk 2077 is finally available for the Mac today, several months after Apple teased Mac gamers during the M4 MacBook Pro reveal in October. (Actually, Apple said in the presentation that…
Those Apple AI rumors aren’t all that Perplexing when you think Intelligently about it
I don’t know if you’re “in the know” like the Macalope but it seems to this antlered observer that Apple may have a bit of an AI problem on its hands. And it might be…