Apple news, views and reviews
Is Apple a tax scofflaw? Some people seem to think so. However, Apple CEO Tim Cook’s appearance before a US Senate committee looking into the emotionally charged and complicated issue of corporate taxation, or the lack of it, has drawn …
The Fairer Platform Mac update report, which knows how to leave Phototshop behind (Flying Meat!), is an oft daily look at the latest Mac app and software updates from Apple and third-party developers – lock lips with the garden hose.
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The man, the legend, the plush toy! Steve Jobs changed the world and, though he’s gone, you can keep him close wherever you go. Roberto Hoyos, a.k.a. Throwboy, is once again offering his iconic iCEO plushy and it’s available for …
At this point, it’s quite likely that Apple will introduce if not ship new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models at this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference. Further, it’s similarly certain that they will be equipped with 802.11ac (a.k.a. gigabit wifi) …
Fresh pay TV subscriber data is generating headlines — cord cutting can no longer be denied. Nevertheless, although fewer people overall are paying for TV, the real story lies in a shifting market dynamic, away from cable to other providers.
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Cord cutting takes another step forward. At some unnamed date in the future, America’s fifth network, The CW, will be coming to the Apple TV via a dedicated app — no subscription required, though viewers will have to wait 24 …
Handbrake has good and, well, irritating news for Mac users. Yes, fans of the fairer platform gain improved Retina display support, a refreshed user interface (above) and other improvements. However, even newer high-end features — OpenCL 1.2 and Intel Quick …
Rush was inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame this year and the guys are in the midst of their umpteenth worth tour, Clockwork Angels — it has been a big, big year for Canadian prog rock trio and …
After years of stagnation, Apple’s ubiquitous desktop media app is once again a moving target. With the release of iTunes 11.0.3, users have gained a number of widely welcomed new features, including an improved MiniPlayer which once again offers a …
