Steve Wozniak on ‘Jobs’, sharing the stage with Nolan Bushnell, gadgets

When we caught up with Woz at the C2SV conference in Silicon Valley he said that he much preferred the 'Pirates of Silicon Valley' take on the story of the birth of the personal computer.
Wearables

Mashing up Apple Watch, Android Wear could yield perfect wearable

Could combining the best of Apple Watch with the best of Android Wear result in the perfect wearable? Android Wear has come a long way since its somewhat shaky start in early 2014. The UI is streamlined, battery life is (marginally) improved, and wi-fi is a neat trick that allows...
Google Home

Google Home oh no

As has been widely reported today, Google unveiled its answer to Amazon Echo. Yep, oh no. It's called Google Home. And like Echo (and it's smaller sibling Tap), it's a small plastic cylinder -- a smart speaker -- that sits in your home, and responds to voice commands. You can book...
Flipboard Social Magazine

Flipboard social magazine for iPad

The new iPad app marries social networking technology—Twitter and Facebook—with traditional magazine-style layout.
Tested: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

Test Shots: Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 telephoto lens on Canon EOS 80D DSLR

I've heard about the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens for ages. Widely regarded as a legendary lens, it's been on my lust list for as long as I can recall shooting on DSLR. You see it as sporting events all the time, the white casing unmistakably iconic. After selling my...
Apple HomePod

Trendspotting: Apple HomePod + Apple TV display = Amazon Echo Show competitor?

Apple is re-grouping and taking on the smart home once again.

Spotify now has 2 home screen widgets for iPhone users

Widgets were just one of many significant features introduced with iOS 14. But if you're like me it's one of the best -- and long awaited -- things to happen to the iPhone in a long time. Spotify is among the latest to roll out its own widgets. And they're...
Final Cut Pro X early reviews not good - Apple blocks the masses

Did Apple screw up with Final Cut Pro X?

Oddly, despite the modern aesthetic of Final Cut's new interface, I still very much appreciate timelines and the classic editing look of Premiere. I don't think we need to design this for babysitters, folks.
I/O: Live From Shoreline. Join Online May 11-12, 2022.

In Tech: Google I/O 2022 will be virtual with limited in-person audience

This year's edition of Google I/O is slated to take place on May 11, 2022. Like a lot of events in this quasi post-pandemic, semi-normal situation the event will be mostly virtual, but also with an in-person element (at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California). In very Google fashion, the...
Canon Rebel T6 DSLR Camera - Black Friday Deal

DSLR Black Friday deals for Video Shooters: Canon EOS 80D, T6/T6i

Black Friday is almost here. There's lots of "deals" with some being better than others. This year, though, if you're a video shooter like me I've got my eyes on 3 Canon DSLRs, all of which should see reasonable discounts on BF: Canon EOS 80D Canon Rebel T6 Canon Rebel...