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Rethinking PCs and smartphones in a post-COVID-19 world
We are still early into the COVID-19 disruption, but I have little doubt the world will be dramatically changed as a result. The tech hardware world that will exist post-pandemic will have a lot to do with what emerges at Blackberry,...
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Wearables get their killer app: saving you from killer viruses
Until now, smart watches, rings and glasses offered useful features, but were optional -- that's changing fast. Soon our lives and businesses will depend on them.
Wearables get their killer app: saving you from killer viruses
Until now, smart watches, rings and glasses offered useful features, but were optional -- that's changing fast. Soon our lives and businesses will depend on them.
Does Apple's recent HomePod OS set the scene for WWDC?
Apple's decision to run HomePod on a version of tvOS hints at the evolution of a homeOS.
3D printing signs up to fight COVID-19
Hobbyists, small shops, places of education, government and big manufacturers are using 3D printing to help fight coronavirus.
Amazon and Apple TV deal shows how to solve business conflicts
Communication and compromise are essential for any business facing difficult challenges.
3 tech advances that will change PCs forever
We are on the cusp of a significant change in PC design driven by parallel changes in where the OS and apps run; head-mounted displays; and battery technology. This combo will drive us toward a new era of wearable computers by the...
How and why you need HomeKit-secured smart homes
Here's everything you need to know to use HomeKit-secured routers – and why it matters that you do.
Why every user needs a smart speaker security policy
HomePods and other devices may listen to what you say up to 19 times each day, report claims.
Podcast Today in Tech
Technology we love
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about technology we love. AI, 5G, edge computing, collaboration tools – all have people’s hearts racing. Watch as Michael Simon, writer for Macworld and PCWorld, and IDG TECH(talk) hosts Ken...
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Apple confirms HomeKit-secured CCTV and router systems
Now we know which smart security and router systems we should use.
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This collection features 5 courses on electrical engineering fundamentals such as circuits, substations, and machines.
Apple’s Tim Cook has kept his $50B services promises
Apple’s services business now seems certain to exceed CEO Tim Cook’s 2017 performance promise.
Why Apple must turn HomeKit into homeOS
Apple's HomeKit needs to become a full-fledged smart buildings OS to enable a vibrant smart home platform.
Why you need an Apple Watch at work
Can an Apple Watch keep you healthier at work? I think so...
Arcadia Power makes supporting clean energy easier
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You can insure your place for as low as $5 per month with Lemonade
Lemonade breaks from convention by reviewing and paying your claims within minutes while letting you donate to causes you care about.
Have you heard? Audio is the new everything
How to prepare yourself and your organization for a world where podcasts, audio books, YouTube’s audio mode, smart speakers and ‘hearables’ rule.
Will Apple introduce AR glasses this month?
It's not clear yet whether Apple actually plans to hold an event this month to unveil new hardware. If it does, one surprise announcement could include augmented reality glasses.