Airpods are now sold out for the holidays at Apple Stores. Macworld Staff Writer Michael Simon explains why this tech accessory is now resonating with consumers.
Apple struggled at first to capture the attention of the market with its cordless Airpods. Simon says it is typical for Apple to create demand for products on surface that don't seem revolutionary at first. Then people use them, word spreads, and all of a sudden everyone wants them.
Rumors surfaced on Tuesday Apple will release a new, more expensive Airpod model in 2018. Simon says little detail has been reveal. Simon expects to see a slightly smaller "neck" on the accessory, and potentially some new colors. Simon also says he'd like to see a true Siri integration with the Airpod in the future.
A new report from the New York Times found the social media giant shared user data with more than 60 device makers from Apple to Samsung to Blackberry. Mashable's Damon Beres says that, even if users update their privacy settings now, their info has been disseminated so widely, there's really 'no getting it back.'
At its annual developers conference on Monday, the technology giant unveiled its first attempt at integrating augmented reality into iOS and introduced tools to streamline the user experience. Cheddar's Hope King and Gene Munster, managing partner at Loup Ventures, break down the biggest takeaways.
Apple's new tools that help users manage how much time they spend with their devices is a positive and necessary step, the Huffington Post founder said in an interview with Cheddar's Hope King. The technology giant also unveiled new AR capabilities and an upgraded version of Siri.
The media exec points out that people will pay for sports content before they even pay for dinner. Discovery inked a $2 billion deal Monday to broadcast golf tournaments internationally, across platforms.
Facebook is under fire again for its privacy practices after reports that it gave device makers like Apple, Amazon, and Samsung access to user data. The New York Times claims that over the past 10 years, the social media site struck deals with at least 60 companies for user information. This latest report is just another setback for Facebook as it tries to repair its reputation following the Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
Apple's developer conference, or WWDC, kicks off today in San Jose, California. This year, the tech giant is focusing on software developments rather than new hardware. Cheddar's Hope King reports live from the conference about what we can expect ahead of the keynote speech.
The 2018 World Cup is just days away. We're joined by Tab Ramos, soccer legend, head coach for the U.S. Men's National U-20 team, and World Cup analyst for Telemundo Deportes, to talk about the big event.
Damon Beres, executive editor at Mashable, talks the New York Times report that Facebook gave device makers like Apple and Samsung access to user data. We discuss what this means for the social media giant as the company reels from the Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
Apple's annual conference for developers begins Monday in San Jose, Calif. The company will focus on updates to its iOS and technology services. Cheddar's Hope King is on the ground, bringing you live updates.
The Department of Homeland Security has drafted a proposal to eliminate the International Entrepreneur Rule. Todd Schulte, president of FWD.us, an immigration lobbying group, joins Cheddar to discuss.
The personalized shopping service launched through Walmart's tech incubator Store No. 8 this week is focused on providing a time-efficient experience, founder Jenny Fleiss told Cheddar's Nora Ali. The $50-a-month service, currently only available in New York, is the latest in Walmart's attempts to target urban, upscale consumers.
Apple is reportedly introducing tools to help iPhone users manage how much time they spend on their phones, a way to break customers of their obsessive smartphone habits. It's a curious move for Apple, which earns more than half its revenue from the iPhone. But as Cheddar's Baker Machado and Tim Stenovec discuss, services like Music and iCloud are growing.
