(Podcast) Clockwise 656: *Heavy Sigh*
In this episode of Clockwise, the hosts dissect Google’s upcoming Chromebook replacement, arguing it signals a renewed focus on education and enterprise markets. They contrast the shift toward dedicated laptops with the convenience of smartphones, emphasizing how purpose‑built hardware can boost productivity. Accessibility features such as voice typing, screen readers, and custom key mappings are highlighted as essential tools for inclusive work environments. Finally, they assess the current state of virtual reality, noting its reduced consumer presence but lingering niche uses.
Porsche Bleeds Six Colors ↦
Porsche’s factory team will debut a historic Apple Computer‑inspired livery on its 963 entries at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship round at Laguna Seca on May 3, 2026. The wrap draws on the iconic 1980 Porsche 935 K3 that raced Le Mans and other classics. It...
(Sponsor) Magic Lasso Adblock: Effortlessly Block Ads on Your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV
Magic Lasso Adblock, a sponsor of Six Colors, offers ad and tracker blocking for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and now Apple TV with its v5.1 release. The app boasts over 5,000 five‑star reviews and a user base exceeding 400,000. The new...
An Emerging Ecosystem for Blind Audio Professionals ↦
Andrew Leland’s new Transom piece spotlights the growing ecosystem supporting blind and visually‑impaired audio journalists. He highlights that Pro Tools on macOS remains the industry‑standard, and blind engineers like Michelle Guadalupe Felix Garcia co‑founded the Audio Accessibility Alliance to push for inclusive tools....
(Podcast) Clockwise 652: I Don’t Like the Way That Things Are
The Clockwise 652 podcast dissected four hot tech topics: the high‑priced AirPods Max and whether its audio quality justifies the cost, Backblaze’s quiet move to stop backing up cloud‑synced folders, Amazon’s purchase of Apple’s satellite broadband unit, and the contrasting...
Macs Crash After 49 Days of Uptime? ↦
A 32‑bit unsigned integer overflow in Apple’s XNU kernel causes Macs to freeze after exactly 49 days, 17 hours, 2 minutes and 47 seconds of continuous uptime. The bug stops all network traffic except ICMP ping, rendering the machine unresponsive until a reboot....
(Podcast) The Rebound 593: In These Troubling Times
The Rebound 593 podcast, sponsored by Sonos’s new cross‑platform client, dives into three hot tech topics. Hosts debate whether Apple will eventually release a foldable iPhone and examine how the early success of the MacBook Neo could pressure supply chains....
(Podcast) Upgrade 610: We Hear You’re Good at Computers
Apple announced the discontinuation of the Mac Pro, signaling a shift toward its M‑series silicon for professional workloads. iOS 18 security updates are now available for all supported iPhone and iPad models, reinforcing Apple’s rapid patch cadence. Siri is slated...
Follow Artemis II’s Progress with This Web Dashboard ↦
Accessibility advocate Jakob Rosin launched a web dashboard to monitor Artemis II. The tool pulls live NASA telemetry, showing speed, position, an event timeline, and an audio radar. It offers a cleaner mobile experience than NASA’s official tracker, though it omits...
Vision Pro and Cosm: Two of a Kind?
Apple’s Vision Pro delivers impressive hardware and natural displays, yet it lacks the daily content cadence needed to become a habit‑forming device. The article points to Cosm, a high‑end immersive venue where fans pay for shared sports experiences, as proof...
The Earliest Days of Apple ↦
Harry McCracken’s Fast Company oral history chronicles Apple’s first decade, spotlighting a vivid anecdote from veteran engineer Chris Espinosa. While programming BASIC on an Apple‑1 at the Byte Shop, Espinosa recalls a barefoot teenager being interviewed by Steve Jobs, who...
That Time I Got to Touch the Original iPhone ↦
At Macworld Expo 2007, a journalist got hands‑on with Apple’s unreleased iPhone, noting its rarity and the tactile allure of its multi‑touch display. The piece highlighted that only a handful of devices existed six months before the official launch, underscoring...
(Podcast) Clockwise 647: A Seedy Jelly Experience
Clockwise 647 covers Apple’s upcoming MacBook Neo, potential USB‑C setbacks, LEGO’s Smart Bricks launch, and the controversy around loot boxes. The hosts debate who benefits from the Neo’s specs, warn about cable compatibility issues, assess the educational value of programmable...