Apple’s Center Stage Puts the World in Your Selfie
"@apple Center Stage - For When You Need To Fit The Whole Planet In Your Selfie" - or something like that.
Kobe's 1998 N64 Debut: NBA Courtside Launch
#WaybackWeekend. April 1, 1998. @NBA Courtside featuring Kobe Bryant is released on Nintendo 64. #Gaming #Technology #History https://t.co/yHQCrYQmW2
Steve Jobs Returns: IPad Marks First True Tablet
#WaybackWeekend. April 1, 2010. No April Fool's joke. Time's lead article this issue entitled, 'Inside Steve's Pad', questionned 'Can Steve Jobs do it again?' This time with the iPad, the first touchscreen and tablet computer of...
Microsoft Forces Edge, Betraying User Choice with Updates
I’ve never understood the “tricking your users” concept, and Microsoft is absolutely notorious at it. Every single Windows update it tries to change your settings and default selects Edge as your browser etc. https://t.co/6Bva4MHiwo
1972: Magnavox Odyssey Launches, Birthing Home Gaming
#WaybackWeekend. April 1, 1972. The Magnavox Odyssey, the first video game console, is released. #Gaming #Technology #History https://t.co/g6DC4Z1gwc
IPhone 17 Pro Max Captures Artemis II Photos, Apple Celebrates
Apple marketing is laughing rn. All these Artemis II photos taken on iPhone 17 Pro Max. https://t.co/gzklxb00FE
AI Camera That Shoots Squirrels Could Be Gold
Whoever turns this into a consumer product is going to make a fortune. AI-powered camera: 🎥 squirrel at birdfeeder? spray with water 💦🐿️ https://t.co/1zMguczpN6
Meta Launches Prescription-Friendly AI Glasses with Ergonomic Design
Meta expanded its line of AI glasses with new options designed for prescription wearers. 👓 Called Blayzer and Scriber, the glasses support nearly all prescriptions and come in two designs built for all-day wear. They include ergonomic features like overextension hinges, interchangeable...
Wearable Device Detects Plastic Particles Inside Humans
Smartwatch-like device could help detect plastic particles in the human body by Estonian Research Council @TechXplore_com Learn more: https://t.co/wRQlH1XYgK #Innovation #Technology #EmergingTech https://t.co/Hx2nO541cp
MacBook Pro Vs. Mac Studio
Up at 3 am Shanghai time wondering one thing - should I buy a new MacBook Pro or go for the Mac Studio to vibe code and also run local models?
G6 OLED Receives Picture Tweak Before Launch
The G6 OLED got a picture tweak ahead of its launch, so here's the latest on how it performs https://t.co/fL7Fae9O2g
Need Portable Heat‑Deflecting Lap Mount for MacBook Pro
Ridiculous problem: I am looking at my MBPro (often running CI tests and evals locally) all the time in cars, planes, and just waiting someplace I need an attachment to the bottom of the MBPro that deflects heat so my lap...
RAM Prices Dip, but Buying Still Premature
The memory crisis is slowly easing up, as prices for RAM kits are falling, but it's still not yet time to push for new purchases. https://t.co/SbbVDrkeIp
Even Siri Mishears Simple Walk as Rap Song
Me to iPhone’s voice-to-text dictation: “I’m out for my walk.” iPhone: “Ultimate by Eminem.” At least you tried. 🙃
Rokid AI Glasses Miss Mark on Design and Price
The Rokid AI Glasses Style should be nothing but a slam dunk, but their design and price are a let down. https://t.co/o1JEqo7Rwl
Honor Magic 8 Pro: High‑Spec Flagship From China
The Honor Magic 8 Pro is another compelling, high-spec flagship from the Chinese phone giant. https://t.co/G5dPL5apoe
Apple’s “Failures” Birthed Modern Phones and Media
From Newton to QuickTime, Apple’s “failed” experiments seeded today’s phones, media formats, and more in ways that are easy to miss. https://spectrum.ieee.org/apple-50th-anniversary?share_id=9322047
Use Termius to Code Anywhere via Persistent SSH
Termius is an SSH app not a terminal The idea is to SSH into my server so I can code a bit then close my laptop or move to iPhone or whatever device and keep coding because on the server everything...
New MacBook Neo Stalls Tailscale GitHub Login
Got the new MacBook Neo It's great but I somehow can't login to Tailscale Login via GitHub, then logged in at GitHub then it gets stuck and infinite load at Tailscale Wanna to use this as a Termius SSH-only device https://t.co/ADHDtiiSB5
Witnessing History: IPhone Unveiled From My Desk
I saw the world change at my desk. Steve Jobs presented the iPhone. I watched. I watched the world change.
Thin GeekBook X14 Pro Impresses with 32GB RAM, 2TB Storage
Sick of your boat anchor? I put a shockingly thin and light GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro Windows 11 Pro Laptop through its paces, and I'm not going to lie, I was impressed. Did I mention 32GB of RAM and 2TB...
New RTX 5090 PC: AI Experiments and Heavy Gaming
New PC .. and 5090… gonna be some cool AI projects … but mostly gaming on this bad boy https://t.co/W7xVXHo7fc
Google Photos AI Enhance Revives Old Pics Instantly
The "AI Enhance" feature in Google Photos on Pixel phones can dramatically improve even old photos with just a tap or two. Here's how to get started with this powerful new tech... https://t.co/WVe3OXidnW #photography #android https://t.co/hwEC49uofB
Apple Maps Needs Extensions for Bike Locker Data
If only Apple Maps supports extensions for providing programmatic map layer data like bike lockers availability…
Magnetic Privacy Filter Shields MacBook From Shoulder Surfers
Tired of shoulder surfers seeing everything on your MacBook screen when working in public? Then you'll want to learn all about the Afterplug Magnetic Privacy Filter Screen, which I demo and test in my latest review video: https://t.co/dVTvZyGDMc #privacy #macbook...
Saramonic Air SE Delivers Football‑Field Range Wireless Audio
Saramonic Air SE wireless microphone review, including tests and audio demo. This compact wireless lav mic system keeps a strong connection at distances beyond the length of a football field, giving vloggers tons of flexibility. My review: https://t.co/9xHsO8Xw7a #microphone https://t.co/bsbqbFt2iC
Astronaut’s Earth Photo Now Lives on iPhone 17
Commander Reid Wiseman's unforgettable image of Earth is now part of my iPhone 17 Pro Max https://t.co/3A8izmyAt0
MusiBaby Speakers: Cheap as Fast Food, Sound Mediocre
The MusiBaby Portable Bluetooth Speaker costs less than a burger and fries at your local bar, but does it sound good? I checked out two - a stereo pair - and found them middling, but typical for their very budget...
LegacyScreenSaver Memory Leak Blocks Mac App Launches
If your Mac system is complaining that it can't launch apps due to a lack of memory, it might be that you have the "legacyScreenSaver" running, with its notorious memory leaks. Here's how to figure out if that's the case,...
Galaxy Weather Gets Sleek UI Overhaul, Compact Moon Tracker
Your Galaxy's Weather app just got a facelift Version 1.7.30.8 tweaks the UI across several cards, including a more compact moon phase tracker. ✅ Details/Screenshots - https://t.co/baoMYWOMcx https://t.co/69bX7zuPui
Wearables Distinguish Real Fatigue From Cat‑like Laziness
Wearables (can) help with that eternal question... "I feel kinda tired today. Am I really tired, or am I just being a 🐱?" That question is a very stressful question for athletes. It can rattle around in your head for days. And...
Memory Supply Chain Faces Growing Constraints, Market Unaware
The memory point is not the only interesting comment here, but we have had a range of supply chain chats on memory, and I don't think the market fully grasps what's coming. We are stacking constraints at this point. This...
Web Interface Lets You Control Alexa Remotely
Did you know that there's now a Web interface to the Alexa universe that allows you to interact and configure things even miles away from the device? You can chat with Alexa+ too, if you want. Here's how... https://t.co/d65g02lJ3H #echo...
Apple Bans AI App Builder over Unreviewed Code
Apple removed an AI app builder from the App Store. The reason: it ran code Apple did not review. These “vibe coding” tools let non-developers build and edit apps with AI. Apple says it enforces rules, but this also protects its review system...
Apple Watch Pioneered Health Tech, Yet Defies Wellness Trends
As part of this week’s Apple 50 package, today’s Optimizer is all about how the Apple Watch shaped so much of modern health tech — and in some ways, stands in opposition to where wellness trends are headed. https://www.theverge.com/column/906391/apple-watch-optimizer-apple-50-health-tech-wearables
Disable Ring’s Search Party Feature without Privacy Panic
Heard about Search for Lost Pets "Search Party" feature on @Ring doorbells and want to disable it on your own device? Here's how, and why it isn't as much of a privacy nightmare as it may seem... https://t.co/GJzYjUO4oi #ring #searchparty...
Acer Predator 21X Still Impresses a Decade Later
Two Nvidia GTX 1080 GPUs, a 21-inch screen, and a $10K price tag - the Acer Predator 21X was a ridiculous device 10 years ago, and I fired it up to see how it fares today. https://t.co/KiQq5MlTEf
Bay Area Quake Triggers 2.5× Wake Spikes in Sleepers
Wake events spiked 2.5x during the Bay Area earthquake at 1:41 AM across 42% of local Pod users. Control group in WA/OR was completely flat. Most people slept right through it. https://t.co/TKlP0PdAYc
Xiaomi Hikes Phone Prices as Memory Costs Soar
Memory crunch bites: Xiaomi lifts handset prices amid supply chain squeeze Price rises of nearly US$30 reflect surging memory costs, with analysts pointing to AI-driven demand and tight supply across the chip sector. https://t.co/ruGtpcExSX via @scmpnews
Chrome Builds Shopping Profiles via Structured Content Extraction
Super interesting from Dan -> Chrome’s New Shopping Classifier "The classifier doesn’t look at raw HTML. It doesn’t look at the DOM directly either. Chrome uses a structured content extraction system called AnnotatedPageContent, accessible via the Chrome DevTools Protocol method...
2026 iPad Guide: Best Picks, Models to Skip
The Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2026: Compare the Air, Pro, Mini https://t.co/a4SE0IJTI5 https://t.co/FBrwHMNIcr
Full-Body Motion Drives Next-Gen VR Immersion
Redefining Reality: A Next-Level #VR Experience Powered by Full-Body Physical Movement by @MrLaalpotato #VirtualReality #AR #AugmentedReality https://t.co/eW8BmRF5UT
Samsung Frame Pro and OLED TVs: 2026 Updates
Samsung Frame Pro and OLED TV News: What You Need To Know in 2026 https://t.co/Dcz7ua5iBT https://t.co/bQ8A4fNaWY
Apple’s Journey Mirrors Tech’s Evolution Through Reinvention
A single company’s history reflects the evolution of an entire industry. From its early days to global dominance, Apple has been chronicled through decades of headlines that mirror the rise of personal computing, mobile and now AI. It shows how long-term innovation...
1973: Marty Cooper Makes First Ever Mobile Call
#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 3, 1973. Dr Marty Cooper from Motorola made the first mobile phone call to his competitor at AT and T. (Bloomberg Business) #Mobile #Technology https://t.co/cZjwZUT6Q6
Nostalgic Phone Geek Revels in Deep Spec Delight
For a certain kind of phone geek, this is incredible. Reminds me of the glory days of deep-in-the-weeds mobile spec blogging. (It's me. I'm the certain kind of phone geek.)
Four Simple Settings to Speed Up Windows 11
Is your Windows 11 computer running more slowly than when you first got it? There are some simple tweaks to regain some of that speed. Here are 4 key settings to check and potentially disable for maximum boost: https://t.co/6HaGfPZLFs #windows...
Auto‑close MyQ Garage Door Nightly for Added Security
Have a smart home garage door controlled by the MyQ app? You can program it to close automatically late every night for improved security. Here's how to set this automation up, step by step... https://t.co/QPxiWALNch #smarthome #security @Chamberlain https://t.co/n6z9CiRG9e
Apple Bans App, Developer Pivots to iMessage
Well done, Anything - making lemonade from lemons. Apple removed Anything from the App Store, so they shifted app building to iMessage.
Swapped Earbuds Deliver Surprising Audio Improvement
It's inexplicable but true: The Unique Melody UXUE Hybrid Dynamic Hi-Fi Earbuds sound better when I switch ears so that the L goes in my right ear, and the R goes in my left. Here's how that works out in...