MacBook Pro (M1) review: Baby's first content creation machine

With Apple’s in-house M1 chip now on the scene, the fine line between its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro has become a little blurry.  The MacBook Pro, traditionally equipped with the lineup’s beefiest processor and capable of handling intense professional tasks, has up to now been Apple’s top-tier laptop offering. But its status is somewhat […]

Encrypt your emails and protect your sensitive info with this app

TL;DR: Keep your emails private and encrypted with a subscription to SecureMyEmail. As of Feb. 10, get a lifetime subscription for $99.99, a 93% savings.  Whether you’re working on a first-of-its-kind business project, dealing with sensitive information, or just value your privacy, email encryption can be a useful tool. The SecureMyEmail app from Witopia will […]

How to charge 3 devices at once without cluttering your desk

TL;DR: Cut back on cord clutter with this Wireless Charging Dock for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, on sale for $101.99 — a 30% discount — as of Feb. 10. Finding and untangling cords every time you need to charge your phone just isn’t the move anymore. This is 2021, and w charge our devices […]

Apple Maps will soon let you report accidents and speed traps

Apple Maps on iOS is becoming a bit like Waze. The new iOS 14.5 beta (via MacRumors) has a new Apple Maps feature, allowing users to report incidents on the road such as accidents, hazards, and speed checks.  The new feature is located in the swipe up menu on Maps, under “Report.” MacRumors notes that […]

What Apple's big tech frenemies think of its iOS 14 privacy updates

Changes are underway on iOS, and not everybody is happy about it. Apple’s iOS 14 contains privacy updates affecting apps that rely on user data to make money. While the changes first began rolling out in iOS 14, they’re becoming mandatory in upcoming versions.  The new requirements, called App Tracking Transparency, mandates that apps ask […]

GM's Super Cruise feels like it's self-driving, but it's not

Earlier this month, I was changing lanes on Bay Area highways with just the push of a turn signal in a Cadillac Escalade with the latest version of Super Cruise.  I didn’t have to check my blind spot or quickly accelerate to get over. The massive SUV did all that for me once its cameras, […]