Trump hesitates over China tariffs that would hurt Apple

Tim Cook (right) and Trump Trump's day-one tariffs on China haven't been implemented yet, but he's still maintaining the fiction that it isn't American consumers who will pay the price. There is no gray area here: tariffs are not a tax on other countries, they result solely in higher prices for Americans. Nonetheless, as he…

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It’s time to drop kick Dropbox and get cloud storage without the recurring fees

We’re of the opinion that a new year means a new you, and the new you shouldn’t be paying subscription fees for cloud storage. Instead of giving Dropbox a chunk of change every month, why not own 10TB of cloud storage after just one payment? Yup, lifetime access to Internxt cloud storage is now only $244.99 (reg.…

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The first of Apple’s top ten innovations heading into 2025

There's a new year upon us, with 2025 capping off a quarter-century of the modern Apple and its definitive role in personal computing innovation. In particular, 2025 marks 25 years of Apple's intuitive experience that turns elements of hardware and software into a magical coherence. These last twenty five years have represented the most critically…

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Team up with Apple at your own risk

Thinking about forging a multi-million or even billion-dollar deal with Apple? Hey, we’ve all been there. You’re sitting around on a Tuesday afternoon, watching old episodes of Columbo in your underwear while eating string cheese that’s past its best-by date and you think, “I should do a big-time deal with Apple!” Well, hold on, Fabio…

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Struggling with calculus? This AI app can do your homework for you

Ever felt like you understood something in class or a lecture only to come home and realize you actually don’t get it at all? You could find help online, but you’ll probably end up feeling even more confused. Instead, turn to SpeedTutorAI. This AI-powered homework-helper app brings the best of AI to help you with complicated…

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Unlike most AI, Apple Intelligence is already making everything better

Unlike Sir Keir Starmer (who, rather ominously, says he wants to mainline the technology into Britain’s veins) I’m broadly pessimistic about AI. We may not be talking existential doom—if you ask me, the chances of humanity being wiped out by AI are no higher than 60 or 70 percent—but eliminating jobs and spreading misinformation is…

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How to check an iPhone is unlocked before buying it

Some iPhones are locked to single cellular networks, especially iPhones bought in the U.S., while others are unlocked, meaning you can use them with any provider. It’s important to know which sort you’ve got (or are getting), as it could mean the difference between an enjoyable or frustrating experience when you get a new (to…

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