Dark Matter, one of the best sci-fi novels of the decade, is about to become an Apple TV+ series. It’s a thriller about a man lost in the multiverse trying to find his original universe, and stars Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. The trailer released Thursday asks the question “What if the person who abducted … Read more
April 11, 1976: Apple releases its first computer, the Apple-1. Designed and hand-built by Steve Wozniak, the computers are sold wholesale by “Steven” Jobs. To finance their manufacturing, Wozniak sells his HP-65 calculator for $500, while Jobs sells his Volkswagen van. Years later, in 2014, a working Apple-1 will sell at auction for $905,000. Apple-1: … Read more
Customers and independent repair services can include used Apple parts in repairs for the first time beginning in fall 2024 with select iPhones, the company said Thursday. This-coming fall is when a new parts calibration process will launch. And it includes an Activation Lock to prevent use of parts from lost or stolen devices. Apple … Read more
With these you can keep track of your heart rate and temperature while exercising (or anytime). Photo: Sennheiser Sennheiser Momentum Sport wireless earbuds that track heart rate and body temperature finally started shipping this week after their big reveal in January at CES 2024. Heart rate and body temperature sensors were expected in AirPods Pro … Read more
Save $140 on Swiftscan VIP and turn your iPhone into a scanner. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals While the world is increasingly going digital, paper documents are still in use and need to be incorporated into your workflow. The Swiftscan VIP app bridges the gap between paper and digital by turning your iPhone into a … Read more
2nm processors made by TSMC will be faster while using less power than today’s 3nm iPhone and Mac chips. Image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Progress is reportedly going well at Apple’s chipmaker TSMC on development of the 2nm and later 1.4nm processors to power the 2025 through 2027 Mac and iPhone models. Getting these chips … Read more
Who doesn’t love a good MacBook? Or maybe two MacBooks, like in today’s setup. The guy has his own M2 MacBook Air, a formidable machine. But he’s lucky enough to add to it an absolutely screaming M3 Max MacBook Pro courtesy of his employer. Nice perk, that. He can also thank work for his second … Read more
It’s a great deal, but you only have one option when it comes to size and color. Photo: Apple The good news is Apple Watch Series 9 just hit what we think is its lowest-ever price on Amazon. The bad news, depending on your preference, is you can only get it at the sale price … Read more
China isn’t the only country where iPhone is assembled. Photo: Cult of Mac Everyone knows iPhone is made in China, right? Well, yes and no. A new report indicates that as many as 14% of Apple handsets are actually produced in India. It’s part of Apple diversifying where its products are assembled to reduce its … Read more
April 10, 1985: During a fateful meeting, Apple CEO John Sculley threatens to resign unless the company’s board of directors removes Steve Jobs as executive VP and general manager of the Macintosh division. This triggers a series of events that will ultimately result in Jobs’ exit. The marathon board meeting — which continued for several … Read more