Album booklets added as part of Apple Music Classical 2.0

Apple Music Classical's new version 2.0 adds a new Recently Added section as well as thousands of album booklets. Apple Music Classical was introduced in March 2023 as a curated experience for classical music. A year and a half later, the app has finally reached version 2.0. The update in the App Store on Tuesday…

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Future Apple Vision Pro could help the injured avoid medication addiction

Apple is researching how the use of mixed reality in the Apple Vision Pro may provide pain relief for injuries. Alongside those engineering efforts, though, a newly-granted patent shows that Apple is also looking to bring the Apple Vision Pro more into its health products. Vision Pro, or potentially other devices, could instead "provide content…

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Logitech MX Creative Console aims to boost your Adobe workflow

Logitech MX Creative Console Logitech is expanding its line of digital creator peripherals with the MX Creative Console, a Stream Deck-like setup for Mac to help in imaging and video production workflows. While the keyboard and mouse are the usual tools of digital creators, peripherals have been introduced over time that promise to improve workflows.…

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Why wait for the M4 Mac Mini when the M2 Pro is $200 off right now

We all know that a new Mac mini is coming soon, but the current model is still a great option for anyone who wants a great computer without taking over a ton of space—especially when it’s on sale: Amazon is selling the M2 Pro Mac mini for $1.099, a savings of $200 and a great…

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We’re on the iPhone 16 and Apple still doesn’t understand apps

It is the year of our Lord 2024. Chappell Roan is taking the world by storm, everyone is trying to make that omelette from “The Bear,” and the App Store approval process is still a Rube Goldberg machine that produces random, often craptacular results. Halide cofounder Ben Sandofsky posted on Mastodon: The latest Halide update…

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AirPods 4 with ANC review: Great sounding, better fitting, more pro than ever

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Great overall audio quality Effective active noise cancelation Case with wireless charging support and Find My speaker cons Will they fit? Price considerations compared to AirPods Pro 2 Our Verdict The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancelation at $179 are a general-consumer product that offers many pro features. They sound…

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Record Low Prices: M3 MacBook Pro Starting at $1,199

MacBook Pros have dipped to record low prices. A fresh M3 MacBook Pro price war has erupted between Amazon, Best Buy, B&H and Adorama, delivering prices as low as $1,199. Get an M3 MacBook Pro from $1,199 Kicking off the sale is the lowest price on record for the standard M3 14-inch MacBook Pro in…

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Finally a UWB lock, a Matter ice maker, & more smart home gear

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we break down the latest smart home news including the world's first Ultra-Wideband smart lock, a new Matter ice maker, and more. Before getting into the news, we have an update for next week's episode — ADT CTO Gilles Drieu will be joining to discuss everything smart…

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