Tag: Apple

Pastel illustration of Google Gemini AI assistant connecting a car dashboard and a TV with floating icons for chat, music, maps, and search.

More AI Assistants Coming to Your Car (and Couch)

Gemini is Google’s bid to make sure you’re never out of conversational range.
Planck SSD: The World’s Smallest SSD with Phone-first Design for Creators On-The-Go

Planck SSD: A tiny storage solution that could change mobile filmmaking

I’ve never been a fan of shooting video on my iPhone. It’s not that the camera isn’t impressive—it is. The latest iPhones capture stunning 4K ProRes, slow-motion footage, and even some computational tricks that mimic cinema-like depth of field. But for all its power, there’s one thing that keeps...
RED Komodo-X now available with Nikon Z lens mount

RED Komodo-X Gets Nikon Mount Support: What this means for filmmakers

RED's Komodo-X just got a new trick up its sleeve. Thanks to a newly developed Nikon lens mount adapter, RED’s compact yet powerful cinema camera now opens the door to an entirely new class of glass. Nikon shooters—this could be great news. Expanding the Komodo-X Ecosystem Until now, the Komodo-X ($6,995...
Apple iPods Pro 2 - Hearing Aid Feature in iOS 18.1

AirPods to double as hearing aids with Apple software update per reports

Here's an interesting intersection of technology and healthcare. Apple is reportedly about to add new hearing features as part of its upcoming iOS 18.1 launch. The release will coincide, per Macrumors, alongside the nextgen AirPods Pro 2 earbuds. From the article: "The update will include three core features: hearing protection, hearing...

Google and Peloton join forces with fitness content distribution deal

One of the relatively smaller announcements yesterday came from an unlikely partnership. Peloton revealed that it had partnered with Google Fitbit for a "multi-year, multi-country" partnership. Per the Peloton Blog it begins in September. So here's what the deal means for both sides. For Google Fitbit Premium members ($9.99/mo or $79.99/yr): Access...
A new Apple TV and NVIDIA Shield competitor

Trendspotting: Another streaming box enters the chat

Another streaming box has hit the market. Except this one comes from not just any old company. Magnificent Seven member Google (Alphabet) has discontinued its rather iconic Chromecast device and replaced it with a (now) old fashioned style streaming box. The announcement comes a week ahead of its upcoming Pixel devices...
In a First, Apple Captures Top 7 Spots in Global List of Top 10 Best-selling Smartphones

Apple iPhone takes 7 of top 10 best-selling smartphone slots

The Apple iPhone had a good year in 2023. New reports indicate that that the iPhone dominated the top 10 sales list, taking 7 of the top slots. Per tech marketing agency Counterpoint this is the first time Apple has achieved this level of success. Further, the top 10 smartphones achieved...
Apple Vision Pro - it's all about feedback and iteration

Even if Apple Vision Pro “fails” (for now), Apple wins

RELATED UPDATE: Apple fans are starting to return their Vision Pros (The Verge) The interesting thing about Apple these days is no one is talking about the latest iPhone, iPad or Mac. Instead, Apple Vision Pro is grabbing a remarkable amount of press. Headline after headline offers analysis of the first...
Apple iPhone 15 - USB-C, thinner bezels, titanium design

Trendspotting: Apple iPhone is back on top (Report)

According to IDC, Apple is back on top. The iconic Apple iPhone has toppled Samsung, ending its 12-year run at the top. Per the report from the research firm IDC (International Data Corp), Apple took 20% market share in 2023. Samsung didn't trail by much (19.4%) so the lead could be...
Sony a6000 - front view and shutter button, power switch

Is the Sony Alpha a6000 still worth it?

In-depth Sony a6000 review for 2025: Specs, real-world use, lens picks & accessories