The trend towards miniaturization of desktop systems was kickstarted by the Intel NUCs in the early 2010s. The increasing popularity of compact PCs also led to the introduction of a variety of slightly larger form-factors. Custom boards falling in size between the NUC's 4" x 4" ultra-compact form-factor (UCFF) and industrial-applications oriented 3.5" SBC have…
In an unexpected announcement during their quarterly earnings call this week, Western Digital revealed that it has begun sampling an upcoming 32TB hard drive. The nearline HDD is aimed at hyperscalers, and relies on a combination of Westen Digital's EAMR technology, as well as shingled magnetic recording (SMR) technology to hit their highest capacity figures…
CarPlay in iOS 18 CarPlay is popular with drivers, a J.D. Power study reveals, but that could be less about CarPlay, and more about how owners are so unhappy with infotainment systems provided by car makers. As a means to access the services available on an iPhone while behind the wheel, CarPlay is tough to…
Proposed hand movements controlling an iPad Apple Vision Pro introduced new ways of controlling apps through gestures, but it appears that Apple wants to extend that to controlling any device it makes. Before the Apple Vision Pro, if you gestured at a computer, it was to be rude. With the Apple Vision Pro, though, Apple…
Google Chrome icon Google is rolling out a trio of new features for the Chrome browser in macOS, aiming to improve your web-surfing experience using AI. Google has already demonstrated its AI in a variety of areas, with Gemini being its big effort to take on ChatGPT and Apple Intelligence. Now, Google's bringing some of…
August is a predictable time on the Apple calendar. In September, the company will unveil its new iPhones and Apple Watches, which are accompanied by new versions of iOS/iPadOS and watchOS. On occasion, there will be other devices announced, too, such as AirPods or iPads. The betas for the new operating systems are in full…
Apple defends business practices in motion to dismiss DOJ lawsuit Apple has filed a motion to dismiss the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit, saying the case lacks a legal foundation. The DOJ, along with several states, has accused Apple of monopolistic practices, particularly concerning its iPhone and related ecosystem. The lawsuit alleges that Apple's control…
As much as we enjoy and depend on Apple and its products, there are a few things we wish Apple would fix or change. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re having an airing of grievances—what are some things we wish Apple would pay attention to? Tune in and find out! This is episode…
An example of an emulator on an iPhone Apple has updated its App Review Guidelines to allow PC emulators to offer downloads of games, a move that could improve the state of emulation in the App Store. The new language specifies that "retro game console and PC emulator apps can offer to download games." Previously,…