May isn’t traditionally known for its laptop deals but the official Dell Store has some absolutely awesome choices right now across its entire range of machines. For example, not only are there great cheap Windows machines starting at just $299, but you can also pick up a Dell XPS 13 for just $599. That’s the … Read more
Is your iPad Pro old enough to justify buying the new iPad Pro? Photo: Apple/D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac You own an iPad Pro, and you’re wondering if you should upgrade to the new iPad Pro with M4. We feel your pain. Announced on May 7, 2024, the new iPad Pro features the brand-new M4 … Read more
The humble bathroom scale has long been overdue to learn some new tricks. After all, who needs to devote precious real estate to a device whose purpose is merely to tell you your weight? The “smart scale” category sprung to life in the early days of the internet of things, but early models weren’t always … Read more
Like a nibble at the neck, Rolin Jones’ gorgeously gothic Interview with the Vampire had viewers twisting this way and that. Season 2 takes us back into the room with Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) and Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian), as the vampire recounts his escape to Paris and introduction to the alluring … Read more
May 11, 1998: As part of his mission to turn Apple around, Steve Jobs spells out the company’s strategy for the Mac operating system going forward. The company will ship Mac OS 8.5 and the first customer release of an OS called Rhapsody that fall, he says at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, … Read more
Control is all I want in an electric scooter. OK, that’s a lie, I also want decent range, good power, and a reasonable weight. Being able to control speed, regenerative braking, and how turn signals work—if they’re even available—is not something you find on most escooters. And even if you can access those things, tweaking … Read more
Hash browns don’t always get enough credit for just how versatile they can be. They’re a rare food that can be easily enjoyed at breakfast, lunch and dinner, or even as a snack. I’ve tried various different ways to air fryer a potato but in all my years testing the best air fryers, I’ve never … Read more
Depending on which model of iPad you own, it might be time to upgrade to the new iPad Air with M2. Announced on May 7, 2024, the new iPad Air features a speedy Apple M2 chip. It’s a great middle-of-the-road iPad, with plenty of storage on the base model and a nice display that’s now … Read more
There’s not much to the new Beats Solo 4 headphones at first glance. Starkly missing in this $200 package is any form of noise canceling or transparency mode. There’s no auto pause feature or water-resistance rating—something you might expect from headphones shown as jogging companions in marketing videos. Beats seems proud of the Solo 4’s … Read more
In the 1980s and 1990s, writer and director Nora Ephron was the queen of the rom-com: When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail were huge movies both commercially and culturally. You’ve Got Mail reunites the Sleepless duo of Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, casting them as rival bookstore owners who can’t … Read more