Wearable News: Apple Watch sales up 30% y/y, but Fitbit and Garmin make inroads
While many are struggling Apple clearly is not. Sales for the Apple Watch are estimated to be up 30% y/y in Q2 2018. That means…
News
News, updates, and trending stories across tech, AI, culture, lifestyle, and filmmaking. Covering Silicon Valley, ChatGPT, Claude, generative AI, and the innovations shaping tomorrow.
David Lynch’s 10 clues to unlocking ‘Mulholland Drive’ are real clues
“They’re real.” In the DVD edition of Mulholland Drive (2001) there’s an insert. On it director David Lynch provides 10 clues to help us (attempt…
DJI Mavic Air: Obligatory drone crash footage (Sutro Bath ruins)
It was my first time flying the Mavic Air. And only my second time ever flying a drone. So, yes, it was destiny: a crash.…
In Photos: Touring the breathtaking USS Hornet Museum in Alameda
Awe. Simply awe. That’s the only word I could summon when touring this massive aircraft carrier. Taking a mere 16 months to build, the USS…
Google consolidates news, magazines, weather into updated Google News app
I have to say this makes a lot of sense. Google today announced it had folded its Google Play Newsstand app into Google News. That…
Smart Home News: Wemo Mini smart plug now works with Apple HomeKit
Wemo today announced that its Mini Wifi Smart Plug now supports Apple HomeKit. That means you can now use your iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, and…
Prime Day Camera Deals: Panasonic FZ1000 4K Mirrorless, Canon Batteries, Zhiyun Crane 2 Follow Focus, Rokinon lens
Finally. A few good deals popped up today on Prime Day. Amazon typically doesn’t seem to discount much of interest during this promotion when it…
Ticwatch E with Google Wear OS 2.0 a solid smartwatch deal
If you’ve been holding off getting a Wear smartwatch now might be one of your best opportunities. Amazon Prime Day is here to save the…
Twin Peaks gets 9 Emmy noms, including David Lynch for outstanding directing
As was widely predicted, Twin Peaks has received several Emmy nominations. The reboot, featuring 18 one-hour episodes aired on Showtime last year, was the successor…
Microsoft’s new Surface Go tablet targets iPad. But consumers buy mobile devices for apps
There’s an app for that. Or is there? In the case of the Surface tablet and its companion Microsoft Store, unfortunately the answer is usually…