Apple’s M2 Chip Promises Big Performance Boost For New MacBook Air

Fueling the newMacBook Airand MacBook Pro 13 is Apples second-generation processor, the M2. It also increases bandwidth to 100GB/s, up 50% from the previous generation. That efficiency also enables the MacBook Air to be completely fanless despite bringing 40% faster performance. M2Image: Apple News from the future, delivered to your present. Meta Pissed Off Everyone With Poorly Redacted Docs Meta is being very transparent on accident. Apple, Are You Okay? M2Image: Apple...

June 6, 2022 · 1 min · 90 words · Brandon Smith

Coming to iOS: ‘Safety Check’ for Domestic Violence Victims

https://twitter.com/embed/status/1533865123919458305 Intimate partner violence is prevalent in the United States. In times of crisis, for many survivors, its important to know who has their information and location. Safety Check helps give control back to survivors, the NCVC said. Image:Apple Check back with ourtech teamand followGizmodofor more WWDC news, including this range ofnew updatescoming to Apple Watch soon. News from the future, delivered to your present. Meta Pissed Off Everyone With Poorly Redacted Docs Meta is being very transparent on accident....

June 6, 2022 · 1 min · 89 words · Thomas Anderson

iPadOS 16 Finally Brings Windowed Apps to Apple’s Tablet

During its WWDC 2022 keynote, Applepreviewedthe new iPadOS 16, emphasizing new multitasking features. iPads Stage Manager sounds like its a tool for your local community theater troupe. Stage Manager also lets you use the iPad with an external display in full resolutionup to 6K. iPadOS 16 will feature lots of helpful collaboration features.Image: Apple But it is similar in that the point here is parity between the Mac and iPad....

June 6, 2022 · 2 min · 219 words · Ian Thompson

This Rare Apple-1 With Woz’s Signature Could Fetch Around $500,000 in Upcoming Auction

If youve ever wanted to own a piece of Apple history, now is your chance. Not only that, but this extremely rare computer was signed by its creator: Steve Wozniak. That could come in the form of pop-up exhibitions or a permanent museum of sorts, Grewal says. Image: The AAPL Collection (Other) Apple started selling its first-ever product, the Apple-1, about 45 years ago. Hence the name of this specific model: Schlumberger 2 Apple-1....

June 1, 2022 · 1 min · 174 words · David Haley

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 Could Have Flagship-level Camera Specs

Samsung is due to have a big mobile event in just a few months. Noted leaker Ice Universe published the allegedly 100% accurate specification sheet for the phone onTwitteron May 30th. Both displays will supposedly sport a 120Hz refresh rate. From the way the leaks are churning, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 might not be too much different from the Galaxy Z Fold 3 (pictured here.)Photo: Sam Rutherford / Gizmodo...

May 31, 2022 · 2 min · 243 words · Nathan Hernandez

The Apple Watch Might Be Getting a Camera

Imagine using the Apple Watch itself to snap a photo. you’re able to check out part of the patenthere. A display can be visible through the front side of the housing and configured to display the picture. Imagine your next Apple Watch doubling as a removable wrist camera.Screenshot: USPTO And you would still use the digital crown to navigate the Apple Watch interface. before you get going asking, who would use this thing?...

May 31, 2022 · 1 min · 167 words · Alex Wright

Researchers Turn Up the Horror With a Mask That Simulates Suffocation in Virtual Reality

That is not the future we signed up for. The AirRes Mask works in two ways. The mask can also be used to adapt how the VR experience behaves based on the users respiration rate. Gif:YouTube - MultiMediaTechnology The other approach leverages the masks ability to add resistance to the wearers ability to breathe. News from the future, delivered to your present.

May 27, 2022 · 1 min · 62 words · Thomas Turner

Apple Raising Employee Minimum Wage to $22 Per Hour in U.S.

Apple made $366 billion in revenue during the last fiscal year. Apple didnt immediately respond to questions emailed early Thursday about how much higher minimums could be in various cities. The U.S. is the only wealthy country in the world without guaranteed paid vacation time. People visit the Apple Store in Grand Central Terminal on April 18, 2022 in New York City.Photo: Michael M. Santiago (Getty Images) But its not just Apple thats seen an increase in union drives across the country....

May 26, 2022 · 1 min · 199 words · Jennifer Ross

Apple Turns to LG For iPhone 14 Front Camera, Pays 3 Times the Cost

The article states that LG Innotek is currently preparing for mass production of the iPhone 14 front camera. Apple originally planned to partner with LG Innotek for the next generation iPhone 15. The change in suppliers will affect component prices, too. The iPhone 14’s front-facing camera (this is an iPhone 13) will be supplied by LG Innotek.Photo: Caitlin McGarry / Gizmodo We cant say how much of that price jump will be passed on to consumers yet....

May 23, 2022 · 1 min · 147 words · Timothy Swanson

Surprise! Google Assistant Arrives on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4

Samsung and Google have now officially put the Google Assistant on the Galaxy Watch 4. You should receive a Wear OS update with the ability to enable it on your Samsung smartwatch beginning today. The update also applies to Watch 4 Classic users. Finally, Google Assistant comes to Samsung’s flagship smartwatch.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo Samsung published a blog postannouncingthe Google Assistant update. The post mentions Google Maps, Google Pay, and YouTube Music, though those apps were already available....

May 23, 2022 · 1 min · 182 words · Brianna Miller

Judge: Apple Has No Duty to Disclose Cause of MacBook’s ‘Stage Light’ Display Defect

The defect appeared as uneven backlighting at the bottom of screens, creating an effect similar to stage lighting. Some reports claimed the backlight failed altogether. Last year, ajudge said Apple was assumedto have knowingly sold these defective Macs. Image: skmmanuel/iFixit (Shutterstock) Apple failed to address concerns for years before quietly fixing the problem in its 2019 model. Plaintiffs alleged Apple continued selling the larger version despite being aware of its fragility....

May 20, 2022 · 1 min · 162 words · Carolyn Roy

Apple Said to be Testing a Foldable iPhone with a Color E Ink Display

Lets step on the brakes, and take this a few words at a time, shall we? First, theres Apple, a company known for taking a measured approach to new technologies. Then color E Ink, which isstill being perfected. Photo: Sam Rutherford/Gizmodo Whether youre buying this E Ink component, rumors of a foldable iPhone shouldnt be discounted. Then there is the other elephant in the room: the colored E Ink display....

May 17, 2022 · 1 min · 143 words · Kathryn Santos

Apple’s New Accessibility Features Include On-Device Live Captions

First of the significant feature offerings will be Door Detection, which sounds like itll do what it advertises. Next up, Apple will add Apple Watch Mirroring in future versions of iOS. The feature will enable people to see and view their respective Apple Watch screens through a paired iPhone. Apple’s newest Accessibility features sound neat, though they’re not yet available to use.Image: Apple The idea is to help those who find the Apple Watchs under-two-inches display too small to interact with....

May 17, 2022 · 2 min · 229 words · Teresa Francis