Will a Facebook OS succeed in a bifurcated world of Google Android, Apple iOS?
Call me skeptical. But we’ve seen this sort of thing before. Remember the Facebook Phone? True, companies need to continually innovate. Or at least try.…
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Apple’s new Mac Pro desktop computer is (very) expensive, highly configurable
$50,000 +. That’s how much you’ll need to fork over for a fully tricked out 2019 Mac Pro. Might as well cancel your Tesla Model…
‘Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am’ an inspiring, absorbing documentary about a very private person
"An artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of [a] legendary storyteller and Nobel prize winner".
Tech News: Amazon Echo, now with battery power for Alexa on the go — but not for US buyers
"Carry Echo anywhere in your home"
Best Canon DSLR Camera Buys Dec 2019: Canon EOS 80D, EOS RP, Rebel T7i
Yes, our smartphone cameras are very good. But a dedicated DSLR or mirrorless camera can do a lot more. If you’re serious about photography and/or…
Amazon Cyber Monday: eero mesh WiFi system on sale for only $159
Amazon today revealed its cadre of upcoming Cyber Monday deals. As we’ve seen with Black Friday, the event is not a single day, but rather…
Black Friday Deals: Google Pixel 3a phone only $299
While it’s not technically “Black Friday” yet — it seems the day has become a loose term for a multi-week sales event — we’ve spotted…
Fitbit OS Update for Versa 2, Ionic: Clock face switcher, always-on enhancements, advanced sleep tools, more
Fitbit keeps rolling out software updates for its fitness trackers and smartwatches. As a generally happy Versa owner color me impressed. And the latest comes…
In Tech: Sonos speakers can now stream Spotify Free
Spotify is one of the world’s most popular — if not the most popular — streaming music services. No question. People love it. Now there’s…
Canon EOS 80D: A DSLR with all the right moves, still worth it for video shooters on a budget
I’ve been shooting on Canon for about 15 years now. Primarily video, but occasionally stills too (mostly my wife’s paintings). Thinking back, after posting so…