When you think of machines you see around you every day, you probably think about your car, computer, or household appliances. However, the world is full of simple machines. One simple machine in p…

The DevTerm R-01 is a RISC-V based "slabtop" computer.

This year the Air is more Pro than ever

The last time I wrote about the iPad Air in October 2020, I explained how its fourth-generation model intrigued me again. A year and a half later, here I am, once again fascinated by the iPad Air, captivated by its hybrid nature caught between a base model iPad and the aspirations of an iPad Pro.

Two decades ago, an idea called "xMac" was born.

After years of bold, unpopular decisions

We don’t talk enough about vaporware over here, so let’s discuss two attempts to make optical discs fluorescent … both of which went absolutely nowhere.

Raspberry Pi does it all.

Solid, speedy, with an enviable price

Today’s Peek Performance Apple event included a new iPad Air that replaces the model that was released in the fall of 2020 and features an M1 chip, 5G connectivity, and an Ultra Wide front-facing camera. The new Air comes in five colors: Space Gray, Starlight, pink, purple, and blue. The chip has been upgraded from

Well, that was exciting, wasn’t it? Here are my quick-hit reactions to Apple’s March 8 event, at which the company updated the iPhone SE and iPad Air, rolled out a brand-new Mac and ext…

The Mac Studio and Studio Display are perfect examples that Apple is listening to user wants and needs. The era of arrogance is finally over.

Apple's star custom silicon used to cost $799 on an iPad Pro. Now you can get it for $200 less. That is a sweet deal.

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Loud, hot, but OLED it’s got.

Gadgets need to get bigger if we want better battery life.

The Steam Deck is a joy, the Steam Deck is a mess.

I’ve been using my MagSafe battery now for over six months and I thought it would be a good time to check-in. In short, I love this thing. It’s crazy that they only come in white and it’s crazy that Apple charges $100 for it, but the MagSafe battery is my favorite extra-juice-for-your-iphone-thingamajig ever. Whether... Continue reading →

Ahead of Saturday's Keys & Frequencies, the synth builder and YouTube sensation shares his mind-boggling inventions

No, it’s not really a surprise at this point that the much-talked-about deal between NVIDIA and ARM has been called off. It was clearly a bad move for the industry, as it would have made every company in the field dependent on a firm that is arguably a direct competitor.The European Union, the United States, and United Kingdom each pushed back against the deal, which started at a valuation of $38.5 billion, but continued to grow in value as ARM’s stock soared during the pandemic. But the signs …

Can the luxury retro handheld possibly justify all the hassle?

The world of cameras is a lot like the world of wristwatches: even if you don’t “get it,” you can’t deny the allure of a well-made piece of hardware, with th...

Microsoft starts shipping matte black Surface Go 3 today.

It's easier than ever to restore your Mac, PC, or Chromebook to factory conditions—and you'll be surprised at how much zip it'll add.

Qualcomm has its own phone, showcasing a number of its technologies - but the bundle might put people off.

The Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders boasts a 144Hz screen, comprehensive 5G support, fast charging and special audio enhancements..

2022 is going to offer so much variety.

This is a tricky one. On the one hand, the NightWatch Apple Watch stand is ridiculous. It’s an $85 hunk of plastic. No hunk of clear plastic should cost $85. And yet… I bought one in Ju…