Half off Soundcore earbuds and headphones? That’s a deal.

Half off Soundcore earbuds and headphones? That’s a deal.

It’s that time of year again, when Amazon puts on its Big Spring Sale. And this year’s edition gets you between 20% and 51% off a great selection of 22 Soundcore headphones and earbuds. That’s up to about half off Soundcore headphones and earbuds. It’ll be tough to find better deals on the Anker subsidiary’s … Read more

Magic Mouse vs. Logitech MX Master 3 [Setups]

Magic Mouse vs. Logitech MX Master 3 [Setups]

This Mac Studio setup with dual Studio Displays sparked a mouse fight. Photo: [email protected] Sometimes a setup post on social media can express a common problem or disagreement quite well. Today’s Mac Studio and dual-Studio Display rig is pretty good example, showing the divide between users of Magic Mouse and one of its top competitors … Read more

PowerCD paves way toward Apple’s future: Today in Apple history

PowerCD paves way toward Apple’s future: Today in Apple history

March 22, 1993: Apple launches the PowerCD, the first device from the company that doesn’t require a computer to work. A portable CD player that also works as an external CD drive for Macs, it offers a glimpse of the extremely lucrative path Apple will follow a decade later. However, the PowerCD itself will ultimately … Read more

Why the Apple antitrust case is weak

Why the Apple antitrust case is weak

The Department of Justice’s monumental Apple antitrust case appears weak. Still, the civil lawsuit, filed Thursday, represents the biggest legal challenge to Apple’s power in the company’s 47-year history. If successful, the lawsuit could force Apple to fundamentally change the way it makes products and conducts business. A similar action against Microsoft in the 1990s … Read more

Apple Jing’an store opens to huge crowds in Shanghai

Apple Jing’an store opens to huge crowds in Shanghai

Many customers looked psyched to have the new store. Photo: Apple The newest Apple Store, Apple Jing’An, opened to crowds of appreciative customers Thursday in Shanghai, China. Apple called it a “one-of-a-kind” shopping destination. The expansive new store is surrounded by a plaza next to the landmark Jing’an Temple. See the stunning photographs below. New … Read more

Apple TV launch fails to impress: Today in Apple history

Apple TV launch fails to impress: Today in Apple history

March 21, 2007: Apple launches the Apple TV, a gleaming white set-top box with a remote control, for bringing iTunes media to the living room. Unfortunately, the device lacks key features needed to make it a killer entertainment system. It’s something of a missed opportunity for Apple. Apple TV builds on a solid foundation A … Read more

Belkin Spring Sale brings up to 70% off all products

Belkin Spring Sale brings up to 70% off all products

BoostCharge Pro is made for MagSafe. Photo: Belkin One of the great Apple accessories makers is Belkin, and now through April 1 you can get up to 70% off products across its website, plus free shipping on orders over $50 in Belkin’s Spring Sale. So whatever you need — charger, dock, case, mouse, cable and … Read more

Take HD video and record sound discreetly with this $149.97 camera pen

Take HD video and record sound discreetly with this 9.97 camera pen

Future tech update: The bad news is we’re all still waiting for our personal jetpacks. The good news is that we live in an age where James Bond-level tech is accessible and affordable to anyone. Exhibit A: The iSpyPen PRO, a sleek and professional-looking pen that doubles as a discreet recording device that was featured by NBC … Read more

How to use iPhone’s awesome new text-to-speech feature

How to use iPhone’s awesome new text-to-speech feature

Your iPhone has a text-to-speech feature built-in. You don’t need to download an app. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac In iOS 17, the iPhone got a built-in text-to-speech feature called Live Speech. You can even use Live Speech with a digital version of your own voice called Personal Voice. Apple devised Personal Voice for … Read more