Tag: Apple

To Control Its Destiny, Facebook Bets Big on Hardware

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....
Fewer than 10% of Americans are buying $1,000 smartphones, report says

Trendspotting: Death of the flagship phone?

A new report suggests that what we've all already been thinking all along may be true: the flagship smartphone is dying an unceremonious death. NPD...
Apple's new Mac Pro available for purchase today

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...
Google - Pixel 3a with 64GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked)

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...
Fitbit Versa - Fitbit OS update, features

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...
Fitbit versa colors and straps

Google Pixel Watch is coming after all, and it’s called Fitbit

Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 billion. What does that mean for WearOS and Google wearables?

Trendspotting: MacBook Pro 16-inch launch looks imminent, holiday sales push for Apple?

More clues are suggesting Apple may soon reveal a MacBook with a larger screen. One report says a new 16-inch version of the iconic MacBook...
Google Pixel 4 Quick Gestures

Made by Google 2019: Everything but a Pixel Watch

Will Google ever capitulate and reboot its wearable strategy?
Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus

Tech News: Apple iPhone 11 announcement set for Sept. 10 in Cupertino, California

September 10, 2019. Mark the date. That's when Apple will announce the new iPhone 11 and related products. The event was confirmed today as email...
Amazon Echo leads smart speaker market with 76% share

Trendspotting: Amazon Echo still leads smart speaker market at 70% share, followed by Google Home at 25% (Report)

Amazon's early bet on Alexa and smart speakers and assistants continues to payoff. A new report today shows CEO Jeff Bezos and team with a...