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.
An Austrian privacy activist filed lawsuits against the tech giants as soon as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect at midnight, accusing the companies of failing to comply. "This is a very hard reality check for companies, not just abroad, but in the U.S.," says Andrew Rossow, internet attorney and Forbes contributor.
The iconic yellow cabs will be fitted with a tablet-based digital operating system that will help drivers with navigation and charge riders a fixed price. This will help taxis compete with other ride-hailing apps, like Uber and Lyft, says Amos Tamam, CEO of Curb, the company powering the new initiative.
Amazon is trying to ease customer concerns over privacy after one of its Echo devices recorded a couple's private conversation and sent the audio file to a contact in their phone book. The only way to win back trust is to be "totally clear" about its privacy policies, says Andrew Freedman, a senior editor at Tom's Guide.
The gaming streaming platform launched a new monetization system that will pay content creators if their work yields high levels of viewer engagement. Its internal currency, called Caffeine Gold, can be exchanged for real-world cash.
The payment technology start-up unveiled a new version of its app this week that lets retail investors in 46 states play in the crypto market.
Jake Fisher, director of auto testing at Consumer Reports, talked with Elon Musk, who said he's planning to fix the Model 3's braking distance issue with a remote update, possibly as soon as this weekend.
Consumer Report does not recommend the Tesla Model 3 after it put the vehicle to the test. Jake Fisher, director of automotive testing at the magazine, shares what went into the test and dishes on his talk with Elon Musk.
Amuse, a music streaming distribution platform supported by will.i.am, raised $15.5 million to help artists find ways to get their work on services such as Spotify and Apple Music.
Mark Zuckerberg Testifies Before EU Parliament
PCMag did a deep dive into the rise of tech addiction. Associate Editor Rob Marvin explains what makes someone a tech addict, and how tech companies are tackling the issue. Marvin also previews Mark Zuckerberg's testimony before EU parliament.
